The Capital Plan Development Task Force met on April 30.
Reports: The task force reviewed a report on high-level operational cost forecasting for the three models. Task force members asked for clarification and revisions to the report for their next meeting.
[Doppler requested copies of both of the above reports but was told by MAHC that they are still in draft form and haven’t yet been accepted by the task force.]
.The task force further discussed the land-use planning report and the need to ensure that municipal feedback is obtained. Task force members agreed municipal feedback is important when considering the recommendations set out in the report, and as a result will await comments from area municipalities before giving final consideration.
The task force was updated on delays receiving access to statistical and financial analysis software from the economic development division of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Rural Affairs, a tool that was requested to be used by the Towns’ and District’s economic development staff as part of the economic impact study. The task force agreed to also invite feedback from municipal and district representatives once the economic impact study is completed.
Schedule: Task force members discussed several factors that are impacting the project schedule. Reports are critical to informing and the task force’s evaluation exercise that guides decision making on a preferred model. The task force confirmed it will continue to take the time needed to ensure all reports are comprehensively completed, reviewed and receive peer feedback.
The next task force meeting is May 14, 2018
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