County Of Lambton Administrative Building (BlackburnNews.com file photo.)County Of Lambton Administrative Building (BlackburnNews.com file photo.)
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Lambton County Council Briefs

Lambton County Council is requesting a report examining the structure of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Board of Directors. At Wednesday's meeting, Warwick Mayor Todd Case said it's good business to look at other models.

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The biannual Warden's Election will now begin at 9am on a selected date, with a Judicial official to preside over the event. These changes from were approved by council Wednesday. Concerns were voiced of attracting a younger crowd who might not be able to attend due to work commitments . However, City-County Councillor Anne-Marie Gillis noted their services of streaming online help reach to that audience.

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The County of Lambton continues to seek a roundtable meeting with the provincial Minister of Transportation to discuss an update on concerns regarding Hwy. 402 winter maintenance. It's suggested the meeting be held in Lambton County.

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Additional hours at Marshall Gowland Manor have been approved for two full-time equivalents to the staff complement.

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Staff will look into a potential partnership with local school boards and service providers for the development of a rural transit system that could use school buses. Petrolia Mayor John McCharles recommended staff use some of the work completed by Petrolia Councillor Liz Welsh who has previously looked into a similar system. Other vehicles may be considered since school buses have accessibility and timing issues.

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New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

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