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There isn't any information on that website that provides any answers to how or why these awards or honorable mentions were given. Apparently there was a “technical screen checklist” that was done, with some sort of feedback given by the “Judges panel”. Who the judging panel are?, How they were scored on this “technical checklist” and the feedback? None of that information was provided. I also looked to see if there was an entry fee…Didn't say that there was or wasn't. I’m sure that there is some validity to all awards, and not to take anything away from the “Honorable mention”. But the submission of this contest was to clearly try and show Aurorans that there is validly to this Center, and all is above board… It didn't work for me.
Posted by Anonymous to Our Town and Its Business at 4 March 2014 11:33
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The Culture Centre's Chief Executive Officer identified the Culture Centre as a charitable organization in the presentation made to Council last Tuesday.
It was the night we made the decision to proceed with the Joint Facility.
There was the Centre's presentation of good news that didn't tell us about selling the naming rights for the Red Gallery. We had to read about that in the media. But not the amount.
There was the presentation from Mavrinac residents telling us about their web site and congratulate cuncillors who supported taking legal action to compel a developer to sell a parcel of land for a fraction of what it's worth for a purpose unplanned.
Then there was a musical interlude provided by the Winter Blues Group to feature Council Critters, Mayor Dawe and Councillor Abel.
Also we had a presentation from Power Stream telling us how they managed the crisis of the ice
storm.
Then around ten-thirty, we got around to deciding to spend $26 million dollars on a joint facility.
We adjourned at 11,30 p.m. after dealing with a resolution from Councillor Abel to rent the band shell in the town park for an hourly rate.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
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Damned if you do, damned if you don't...
I hope he didn't say " charitable ". That is not an insignificant quibble of my part. He would have been completely wrong.
It's like when one applies for a Canada Council Grant. You go through the lists of possible areas in which you might qualify & then write a resume that reflects exactly what the criteria state. Sometimes no one else bothers to apply & you luck into a grant.I suspect the field in which the Centre received theirs was not over-loaded with contenders. I really don't care one way or the other but they do not belong with the other 2 groups.
The body language tonight should be fun to watch. Don't know if we will get to see it but there will likely be a few new faces checking things out and trying to look like they are knowledgable. Mind how you go - ice under the snow.
Super. The proposed " Heritage District " wants nothing to do with the designation.
Applause at 8:10 pm for Councillor Buck
Excuse me please. I live in that area and I am appalled by this proposal. But I have no intention of giving our names and address to some councillor campaigning for election who might use it in the future. What does the Council think they are doing with months of study and no results that mean anything. ? I am sorry but this really pisses me off.
What prompted the applause?
Last night's meeting was a fiasco. Once again this Council opted to waste time & money are some half-baked Codes of Conduct for Our Homes & Businesses..
The owner of that proposed condo building has gone through all the hoops devised by staff - just like that resident with the 3 trees. He will be perfectly entitled to go to the OMB who will support him as he is infilling and meeting all requirements including the amount of parking spaces in our by-laws.
Business as usual
Cllr Humfryes conferred, even during presentations & discussions
Cllr Thompson referred when things got dicey
10:03- If your talking about the condo going up between the 2 buildings where the clock tower is...I thought that passed?
And it would be appreciated if Clr. Abel could learn to say something once, with conviction, and not have to repeat himself two or three more times.
Is this for emphasis or for putting people to sleep?
The Council did not see that one coming. I think they were truly shocked.
12:35
I do hope you are correct. I have to admit I quit when Councillor Gaertner was demanding the owner install awnings. It was just too much.
It would be great if that project got the ok. Cllr Gallo almost called the planning guy a liar for saying that the adjacent owners had been at meetings & approved the building. He does like to go after staff.
This is all so picayune.
I've wanted to use that word for quite a while and now seemed like a good time.
He's not alone, 19:35.
21:39
You are quite right. Council wastes time & money on trying to dictate standards in areas where they have no business while neglecting serious concerns like roads & taxes.
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