For two days on the weekend, I canvassed in West Valley. I was surprised by all the new people in that neighbourhood, the several houses that were vacant and the ones for sale. I was able to talk with a number of folks and spent some time having one on one visits. The issues really centre around urban sprawl, lack of planning for growth, and Highway 22. One gentleman suggested that the Town use cost benefit analysis when making investments into infrastructure, services and facilities. His suggestion fits within the new taxation policy that I would like to implement.
He provided that we often do not account for the incidental economic spinoffs that we achieve by investing in facilities that attract people to our community-such as swimming pools that are big enough for tournaments, hockey arenas, and of course performing arts facilities. He suggested that for every development proposal, we should investigate all the potential benefits and costs associated with the project, and then determine net benefit or cost. His idea is that we might change our priorities and invest more appropriately if we actually work through such an exercise every time decision making is employed. Short term gains we achieve through some projects may actually lead to long term costs for generations-a perfect example of this is the sewage pipeline to Calgary that Cochrane will be re-negotiating soon-it was only a 10 year agreement at the time it was finalized. For ten years, Cochrane has benefitted from that agreement-but long term costs may be another story.
The urban sprawl comments were very common. Our facilities and infrastructure are not planned in advance of the growth. We allow development pressures from landowners to push development along that has no associated services, commercial aspect, or connection to the town. In many cases, the developments in the "suburbs" of Cochrane do not produce net benefits to our community, but lead to further and further costs associated with servicing the residents who move there. The resident in West Valley believes that residential development is a net cost to the community.
Highway 22 is a bit of a problem as it runs through Cochrane, but also provides a wonderful opportunity for Cochrane to have a vibrant highway commercial district because goods and services can move along the north south highway to all parts of Alberta. To maximize these opportunities we have to plan developments that do not create traffic hazards to industrial traffic. I agree.
Overall, West Valley citizens I talked to are engaged citizens who want the opportunity to be responsible citizens who contribute and make things happen-they embrace the culture of responsibility. I look forward to several more days and evenings in that part of this wonderful community.
Today I canvassed in three areas of Cochrane, and I have many comments from those citizens-time for a new post!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Campaigning in Sunset Ridge with Andy
Tonight, I met some of the most friendly, diverse and interesting people ever in Sunset Ridge. They certainly have a lovely view. I was most impressed with the passion that I heard about the neighbourhood and the sense of pride and ownership people demonstrate. Almost every home has some element of naturescaping, and the ingidenous species used in rain gardens are hardy and well selected and assembled for water conservation. The neighbours are truly land and water stewards.
There were five main issues:
1. The lack of care of common areas by the Town and the developer-there are weeds everywhere and the little lansdscaping of boulevards that has taken place has been let go wild with no maintenance-this is not naturescaing-it is absolute neglect of common lands. There is debris in the ravines, thistles and other invasives everywhere and no matter what the citizens do, nothing gets cleaned up. Everyone just blames the other guy. I suggested forming a community association or neighbourhood stewardship group and those ideas were met with excitement. I sense that people just want permission to get out there and help take care of these lands. Erosion and lack of proper storm drainage management is obvious. Something needs to be done-enough talk and empty promises!
2. Speeding. While I stood there, five drivers went through a stop sign without so much as tapping the brake. I was absolutely appalled, given the large number of pre-schoolers who live in those houses. The Town should immediately get out there and give out some tickets and do so on a regular basis. That entrance way to the neighbourhood off the main drag is like a freeway! Speed bumps may be something to explore. Certainly the Traffic Control Bylaw needs to be enforced, and not for errant RVs!
3. Getting through Highway 22 and Highway 1A intersection takes citizens in Sunset Ridge anywhere from 10 minutes to 25 minutes during busy rush hour times on week days and even longer on weekends-they want some left turn lanes-so do I!
4. Using the storm pond for recreation-some citizens would like the Town to help them mainain the storm pond as a skating pond during the winter. Right now the citizens who like to gather there for winter events are told that they cannot skate on that pond. This is a wasted amenity.
5. Lack of proper access and no connectivity-any pathways they do have are finished with pea gravel so bikes and baby carriages cannot be used safely. The pathway slopes are too steep and erosion is rampant. 4th Avenue has been closed and is not maintained even as a connector pathway to the rest of Town.
There is a lot to be done in Sunset Ridge and yet, the people were interested in the election, telling jokes, welcoming, happy and overall optimistic. Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and chat with Andy and me. We truly enjoyed it. I will be back.
There were five main issues:
1. The lack of care of common areas by the Town and the developer-there are weeds everywhere and the little lansdscaping of boulevards that has taken place has been let go wild with no maintenance-this is not naturescaing-it is absolute neglect of common lands. There is debris in the ravines, thistles and other invasives everywhere and no matter what the citizens do, nothing gets cleaned up. Everyone just blames the other guy. I suggested forming a community association or neighbourhood stewardship group and those ideas were met with excitement. I sense that people just want permission to get out there and help take care of these lands. Erosion and lack of proper storm drainage management is obvious. Something needs to be done-enough talk and empty promises!
2. Speeding. While I stood there, five drivers went through a stop sign without so much as tapping the brake. I was absolutely appalled, given the large number of pre-schoolers who live in those houses. The Town should immediately get out there and give out some tickets and do so on a regular basis. That entrance way to the neighbourhood off the main drag is like a freeway! Speed bumps may be something to explore. Certainly the Traffic Control Bylaw needs to be enforced, and not for errant RVs!
3. Getting through Highway 22 and Highway 1A intersection takes citizens in Sunset Ridge anywhere from 10 minutes to 25 minutes during busy rush hour times on week days and even longer on weekends-they want some left turn lanes-so do I!
4. Using the storm pond for recreation-some citizens would like the Town to help them mainain the storm pond as a skating pond during the winter. Right now the citizens who like to gather there for winter events are told that they cannot skate on that pond. This is a wasted amenity.
5. Lack of proper access and no connectivity-any pathways they do have are finished with pea gravel so bikes and baby carriages cannot be used safely. The pathway slopes are too steep and erosion is rampant. 4th Avenue has been closed and is not maintained even as a connector pathway to the rest of Town.
There is a lot to be done in Sunset Ridge and yet, the people were interested in the election, telling jokes, welcoming, happy and overall optimistic. Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and chat with Andy and me. We truly enjoyed it. I will be back.
East End and Sunset Ridge
Yesterday, I canvassed in the East End of Cochrane. The primary issue raised was about the traffic problems getting out of the East End in the morning and getting back into the East End in the evening due to trains, school buses and main intersections not being properly controlled. Of particular concern is the Highway 1A and Centre Ave intersection, followed closely by the Highway 1A and Highway 22 intersection. These issues are also of concern to me.
I heard from one family about noise caused by a neighbour and how hard it is to get bylaw officers to enforce the nuisance bylaw. Noise in the East End is a real problem due to the industrial sector, and the community association has filed numerous complaints with the Town about this matter to no avail. Nothing seems to change. The radios at All Span still pour out music and the work vehicles still start up before 8:00 am on Saturday with beepers, etc.
Three families asked about whether the pool will be built before their pre-school aged children graduate from high school and I said I certianly would work on getting that facility developed if elected. We have needed a pool and a performing arts centre for over 10 years-enough studies-let's pool (no pun intended) all resources from all levels of government, and all adjacent communities who use our facilities and get these facilities built.
The location of the pathway connector from the rec centre troubled a few citizens who want a pathway across the tracks but not if it means trees will be cut down or established landscaping disturbed. I was able to talk about the meetings the community association has had with the Town to try and resolve those issues with the people who will be affected.
Generally, I thank my friends and neighbours in the East End for all their interest in my campaign, wishes for success and ideas. Without your support, I would feel lost.
Tonight I campaigned in Sunset Ridge. Somehow, no matter how far apart these neighbourhoods are, the issues are similar. I will post a new post about Sunset Ridge.
I heard from one family about noise caused by a neighbour and how hard it is to get bylaw officers to enforce the nuisance bylaw. Noise in the East End is a real problem due to the industrial sector, and the community association has filed numerous complaints with the Town about this matter to no avail. Nothing seems to change. The radios at All Span still pour out music and the work vehicles still start up before 8:00 am on Saturday with beepers, etc.
Three families asked about whether the pool will be built before their pre-school aged children graduate from high school and I said I certianly would work on getting that facility developed if elected. We have needed a pool and a performing arts centre for over 10 years-enough studies-let's pool (no pun intended) all resources from all levels of government, and all adjacent communities who use our facilities and get these facilities built.
The location of the pathway connector from the rec centre troubled a few citizens who want a pathway across the tracks but not if it means trees will be cut down or established landscaping disturbed. I was able to talk about the meetings the community association has had with the Town to try and resolve those issues with the people who will be affected.
Generally, I thank my friends and neighbours in the East End for all their interest in my campaign, wishes for success and ideas. Without your support, I would feel lost.
Tonight I campaigned in Sunset Ridge. Somehow, no matter how far apart these neighbourhoods are, the issues are similar. I will post a new post about Sunset Ridge.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Town's Agreement with Springwood
In Riverview, I chatted with a number of people who are pleased to see the Domtar lands currently owned by Cochrane Properties being cleaned up by Springwood, the developer who is purportedly ready to purchase the lands from Cochrane Properties.
One of the common concerns people have is that the Town is picking up the tab for the costs of the Centre Street connector, and all the underground utilities through these lands that would normally be the requirement of the developer to construct at its own cost and then turn over to the Town upon completion, and the Town is using taxes, and grant monies from the province and the federal government to do so. People also ask about what kind of tax concessions the landowner is getting. There are several tax deferrals and tax concessions. People also want to know whether Domtar remains liable for the contamination in the groundwater that so far the Town and the Province do not require to be cleaned up. The "hotspot" will be "capped", but not cleaned up.
Domtar will remain liable for the contamination, even though all the subsequent purchasers also remain liable for the contamination. That is the excuse that Springwood has given why the lands could not be subdivided and why the Town could not be transferred any municipal reserve lands. Springwood offered the Town $79,000 as cash in lieu for an equivalent of almost 8 acres of developable lands they would have been required to provide for Town purposes, and the council accepted that amount of money. This seems rather odd. Municipal reserves are typically lands ready to be developed, and in the downtown core area, these lands would be worth significantly more than $79,000. Don't you think? At least if municipal reserved were required to be dedicated. Was there a market value assessment of the developable lands done?
Springwood provided, apparently, that their development plan would only work if the lands are not further subdivided. In such a case, the Town would not be entitled to any municipal reserve lands, because it is only if the lands are subdivided that municipal reserves can be taken from a landowner without paying compensation to the landowner. Something makes no sense here-I cannot imagine why the money was offered as cash in lieu for something the Town was not entitled to in this case?
I have pasted the link to the recently announced Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Springwood below. Please note that Springwood was still not the landowner, but remains a propsective purchaser. This was clarified in section 8 of the MOU itself.
There has been a lot of chest thumping and cheerleading about what a great cooperative arrangement this is and how Cochrane citizens will all benefit so much from this deal. I do see the benefits of having the lands developed, but at what cost to you and me, the average taxpayer? Are we subsidizing this development, and why? Is this developer being treated differently than other developers, something this council said would not occur-all developers were to be treated the same? What do you think? I really would appreciate your thoughts.
http://www.cochrane.ca/municipal/toc/webcms.nsf/AllDoc/B5C80B023FE38489872577740058F99D/$File/MOU-304GriffinRoadMar2010.pdf
One of the common concerns people have is that the Town is picking up the tab for the costs of the Centre Street connector, and all the underground utilities through these lands that would normally be the requirement of the developer to construct at its own cost and then turn over to the Town upon completion, and the Town is using taxes, and grant monies from the province and the federal government to do so. People also ask about what kind of tax concessions the landowner is getting. There are several tax deferrals and tax concessions. People also want to know whether Domtar remains liable for the contamination in the groundwater that so far the Town and the Province do not require to be cleaned up. The "hotspot" will be "capped", but not cleaned up.
Domtar will remain liable for the contamination, even though all the subsequent purchasers also remain liable for the contamination. That is the excuse that Springwood has given why the lands could not be subdivided and why the Town could not be transferred any municipal reserve lands. Springwood offered the Town $79,000 as cash in lieu for an equivalent of almost 8 acres of developable lands they would have been required to provide for Town purposes, and the council accepted that amount of money. This seems rather odd. Municipal reserves are typically lands ready to be developed, and in the downtown core area, these lands would be worth significantly more than $79,000. Don't you think? At least if municipal reserved were required to be dedicated. Was there a market value assessment of the developable lands done?
Springwood provided, apparently, that their development plan would only work if the lands are not further subdivided. In such a case, the Town would not be entitled to any municipal reserve lands, because it is only if the lands are subdivided that municipal reserves can be taken from a landowner without paying compensation to the landowner. Something makes no sense here-I cannot imagine why the money was offered as cash in lieu for something the Town was not entitled to in this case?
I have pasted the link to the recently announced Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Springwood below. Please note that Springwood was still not the landowner, but remains a propsective purchaser. This was clarified in section 8 of the MOU itself.
There has been a lot of chest thumping and cheerleading about what a great cooperative arrangement this is and how Cochrane citizens will all benefit so much from this deal. I do see the benefits of having the lands developed, but at what cost to you and me, the average taxpayer? Are we subsidizing this development, and why? Is this developer being treated differently than other developers, something this council said would not occur-all developers were to be treated the same? What do you think? I really would appreciate your thoughts.
http://www.cochrane.ca/municipal/toc/webcms.nsf/AllDoc/B5C80B023FE38489872577740058F99D/$File/MOU-304GriffinRoadMar2010.pdf
Monday, September 13, 2010
RVs and Trailers in residential areas
When campaigning in Riverview yesterday I met a few people who had received tickets under section 12 of the Land Use Bylaw, with respect to storage of RVs and trailers on private property. The link to the relevant provision is pasted below:
http://www.cochrane.ca/municipal/cochrane/cochrane-website.nsf/AllDoc/7B997B2E4FF4843D8725757D0054452C/$File/RV%20Section%20-%20Land%20Use%20Bylaw.pdf
There are also provisions that regulate and control parking of RVs and trailers on the town's streets and laneways-all are called "highways" under the Traffic Control Bylaw and also the provincial Traffic Safety Act.
The problem with section 12 of the Land Use Bylaw is that the provisions are completely arbitrary and senseless, and even discriminatory. If you live in a residential district with a strip of yard next to the driveway, you can park an RV, but if you don't have such an arrangement, you have to find some way to park your RV in the backyard or sideyard or not at all. The provisions do not reflect any safety considerations, any aethsetic issues or any real concerns that I heard when on council previously. These provisions need to be thoroughly examined, because they are causing real hardships to people who use their RVs and trailers during the fall and winter.
I hope to be able to have a review of these provisions. I have never agreed with the logic or illogic of the provisions and why they were enacted in the first place.
The provisions under the Traffic Control Bylaw are also needing a good review.
http://www.cochrane.ca/municipal/cochrane/cochrane-website.nsf/AllDoc/7B997B2E4FF4843D8725757D0054452C/$File/RV%20Section%20-%20Land%20Use%20Bylaw.pdf
There are also provisions that regulate and control parking of RVs and trailers on the town's streets and laneways-all are called "highways" under the Traffic Control Bylaw and also the provincial Traffic Safety Act.
The problem with section 12 of the Land Use Bylaw is that the provisions are completely arbitrary and senseless, and even discriminatory. If you live in a residential district with a strip of yard next to the driveway, you can park an RV, but if you don't have such an arrangement, you have to find some way to park your RV in the backyard or sideyard or not at all. The provisions do not reflect any safety considerations, any aethsetic issues or any real concerns that I heard when on council previously. These provisions need to be thoroughly examined, because they are causing real hardships to people who use their RVs and trailers during the fall and winter.
I hope to be able to have a review of these provisions. I have never agreed with the logic or illogic of the provisions and why they were enacted in the first place.
The provisions under the Traffic Control Bylaw are also needing a good review.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Riverview
Today, I went door to door in Riverview most of the afternoon. It is always difficult to judge whether campaigning on Sunday afternoon is beneficial, but today's response was very favourable. I enjoyed all the conversations, the offers to help and encouragement.
The issues I heard about today centered on whether Cochrane is ready for a Walmart on the Domtar lands, and public transit, especially for seniors.
Some citizens remain adamantly opposed to big box stores in the downtown core, and feel that by introducing big boxes we will lose our small town feel. I was able to share that the new proposal does include some residential development, fewer big boxes and a mall similar to what you see on Stephen Avenue in Calgary. Some were upset that the Town is building the road for the developer at taxpayer's expense. On the flip side, two families can't wait for the Walmart because it will be in walking distance from their homes. Both these families are seniors on fixed budgets and they welcome facilities close to where they live where they can shop for products that are more affordable.
Public transit within Cochrane is welcomed by the seniors I met today who would love to have such a service for doctor's appointments and shopping, as well as getting to the RancheHouse and the rec centre. Public transit to Calgary where people have more options to leave home and return home at different times of day are also championed by seniors. One person was very opposed to the double decker buses and thinks Cochrane will lose money over time in operations. She was concerned about the Town subsidizing a public system in competition with Southland. We talked a lot about this problem and we both agreed that Southland should be given the opportunity to provide whatever service the Town proposes as the main contractor given their entrepreneurial spirit. We also talked about a comparable problem with town operated door to door recycling that would compete with a local service provider. It was great to discuss the issues with knowledgeable, engaged citizens who look at all sides of the debate.
One woman I met needs a tutor for grade 11 mathematics for her high school child. If you or someone you know provides mathematics tutoring, let me know and I can get you connected. Make sure you have some references.
I talked with several families about the Sustainability Plan and I will post the link here again because it seems to be very interesting to people I talk to.
http://cochranesustainability.ca/
Generally, the people I met today want to be more involved. As I would expect, no-one was thrilled with the condominium development on the driving range that goes against what they were promised back in 2004-2007 when that development was being approved. For example, they were promised that there would be no access onto Riverview Circle, and of course there is. However, the owners of the condos where I visited so far are pleased to have that kind of housing option, and enjoy the development.
I will post more about my visits today tomorrow night, as this entry is getting long.
The issues I heard about today centered on whether Cochrane is ready for a Walmart on the Domtar lands, and public transit, especially for seniors.
Some citizens remain adamantly opposed to big box stores in the downtown core, and feel that by introducing big boxes we will lose our small town feel. I was able to share that the new proposal does include some residential development, fewer big boxes and a mall similar to what you see on Stephen Avenue in Calgary. Some were upset that the Town is building the road for the developer at taxpayer's expense. On the flip side, two families can't wait for the Walmart because it will be in walking distance from their homes. Both these families are seniors on fixed budgets and they welcome facilities close to where they live where they can shop for products that are more affordable.
Public transit within Cochrane is welcomed by the seniors I met today who would love to have such a service for doctor's appointments and shopping, as well as getting to the RancheHouse and the rec centre. Public transit to Calgary where people have more options to leave home and return home at different times of day are also championed by seniors. One person was very opposed to the double decker buses and thinks Cochrane will lose money over time in operations. She was concerned about the Town subsidizing a public system in competition with Southland. We talked a lot about this problem and we both agreed that Southland should be given the opportunity to provide whatever service the Town proposes as the main contractor given their entrepreneurial spirit. We also talked about a comparable problem with town operated door to door recycling that would compete with a local service provider. It was great to discuss the issues with knowledgeable, engaged citizens who look at all sides of the debate.
One woman I met needs a tutor for grade 11 mathematics for her high school child. If you or someone you know provides mathematics tutoring, let me know and I can get you connected. Make sure you have some references.
I talked with several families about the Sustainability Plan and I will post the link here again because it seems to be very interesting to people I talk to.
http://cochranesustainability.ca/
Generally, the people I met today want to be more involved. As I would expect, no-one was thrilled with the condominium development on the driving range that goes against what they were promised back in 2004-2007 when that development was being approved. For example, they were promised that there would be no access onto Riverview Circle, and of course there is. However, the owners of the condos where I visited so far are pleased to have that kind of housing option, and enjoy the development.
I will post more about my visits today tomorrow night, as this entry is getting long.
Highway 22 and Highway 1A Intersection
I have to thank Rory for his excellent comment below on whether the intersection is the responsibility of the Province.
The reconstruction, or attention to improving that intersection is the responsibility of the Province. However, it is the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Town to have traffic safety reports done and notify the Province if provincial highways are causing safety concerns within the municipality. In this case, the safety issues must be addressed as soon as possible. This matter should be of highest priority to this council until the matter is resolved.
On past councils, I was always able to work well with the Province to ensure that traffic lights were installed at interstections that had become safety concerns within our community. Janis Tarchuk, our MLA worked with us, and I wonder what has happened to that relationship. For example, I was told when mayor that it would be ten years before we had lights on Griffin and Highway 22, and at George Fox Trail and Highway 22, but the council of the day was able to move that forward. It took time, resolve and perserverance! As you all know, I have plenty of all three when it comes to safety to Cochrane citizens.
The Highway 22/Highway 1A intersection does need major redesign to accommodate future growth, however there are some obvious improvements that can be done immediately that may address the ongoing issues. For example, there are no advanced left turn lights. This encourages people turning left coming down the hill or turning onto Highway 1A from Highway 22 to dart through the intersection in front of oncoming traffic. I have seen many close calls. It is also an obvious solution to ensure that people who want to turn right onto Highway 1A from Highway 22 have a dedicated lane to do so. This would allow people turning right to move out of the northbound lane and ease up the line of traffic. Getting through that intersection can take 25 minutes during busy times of day!
The most important thing for the Province to do is to stop people from passing on the right to get around the people who are trying to turn left onto Highway 1A from Highway 22. There is no dedicated lane to allow people to pass northbound traffic on the right, and therefore, that maneouver is actually illegal and dangerous. That is where all the darting happens with near misses where someone may be killed, when people decide they have waited too long to turn into Town when coming down the hill, or to get onto westbound Highway 1A. Some days there are line ups all the way past the Quigley Drive intersection and all the way up the hill past the Sunset Ridge developments coming south. These traffic issues are not going away. The Council must address these matters asap. Someone will be seriously hurt if nothing is done!
When elected, I plan to make improvements to this intersection priority number 1. At the AUMA Convention in Edmonton the newly elected council must meet with the Minister and ensure this matter is addressed before winter.
On another point, I will immediately investigate why the Town has not yet secured a water supply, and will get onto ensuring there is one in place. Enough procrastinating. If we desire to continue to grow and encourage economic development, we need a long term solution to water supply-conservation alone will not suffice.
The reconstruction, or attention to improving that intersection is the responsibility of the Province. However, it is the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Town to have traffic safety reports done and notify the Province if provincial highways are causing safety concerns within the municipality. In this case, the safety issues must be addressed as soon as possible. This matter should be of highest priority to this council until the matter is resolved.
On past councils, I was always able to work well with the Province to ensure that traffic lights were installed at interstections that had become safety concerns within our community. Janis Tarchuk, our MLA worked with us, and I wonder what has happened to that relationship. For example, I was told when mayor that it would be ten years before we had lights on Griffin and Highway 22, and at George Fox Trail and Highway 22, but the council of the day was able to move that forward. It took time, resolve and perserverance! As you all know, I have plenty of all three when it comes to safety to Cochrane citizens.
The Highway 22/Highway 1A intersection does need major redesign to accommodate future growth, however there are some obvious improvements that can be done immediately that may address the ongoing issues. For example, there are no advanced left turn lights. This encourages people turning left coming down the hill or turning onto Highway 1A from Highway 22 to dart through the intersection in front of oncoming traffic. I have seen many close calls. It is also an obvious solution to ensure that people who want to turn right onto Highway 1A from Highway 22 have a dedicated lane to do so. This would allow people turning right to move out of the northbound lane and ease up the line of traffic. Getting through that intersection can take 25 minutes during busy times of day!
The most important thing for the Province to do is to stop people from passing on the right to get around the people who are trying to turn left onto Highway 1A from Highway 22. There is no dedicated lane to allow people to pass northbound traffic on the right, and therefore, that maneouver is actually illegal and dangerous. That is where all the darting happens with near misses where someone may be killed, when people decide they have waited too long to turn into Town when coming down the hill, or to get onto westbound Highway 1A. Some days there are line ups all the way past the Quigley Drive intersection and all the way up the hill past the Sunset Ridge developments coming south. These traffic issues are not going away. The Council must address these matters asap. Someone will be seriously hurt if nothing is done!
When elected, I plan to make improvements to this intersection priority number 1. At the AUMA Convention in Edmonton the newly elected council must meet with the Minister and ensure this matter is addressed before winter.
On another point, I will immediately investigate why the Town has not yet secured a water supply, and will get onto ensuring there is one in place. Enough procrastinating. If we desire to continue to grow and encourage economic development, we need a long term solution to water supply-conservation alone will not suffice.
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