Yesterday evening, the Council of the Township of McNab/Braeside unanimously approved my recommendations with regard to the proposed pyrolysis plant project championed by Mayor Peckett and Sustane Technologies (the proponent). These recommendations included (1) suspending any further action on the project until Council can fully consider the proposed project, (2) requesting that the proponent holdContinue reading "Community Update on Proposed Pyrolysis Plant Project Status"

On Friday, August 5th, 2022, Councillor Oliver Jacob filed his nomination papers to be the next Mayor of the Township of McNab/Braeside in the upcoming October 24th municipal election. Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Oliver brings a wealth of municipal knowledge and experience to his mayoral campaign. As a sitting McNab/Braeside Councillor,  OliverContinue reading "Oliver Jacob Launches Mayoral Campaign"

On August 9th, 2022, I will have a Report to Council going forward at Township Council and it proposes to pause any further action until Township staff can perform a fulsome review of the proposed project (both opportunities and risks). This is a public meeting so I encourage anyone who may be interested to attendContinue reading "Report to Council – Proposed Pyrolysis Plant Project in McNab/Braeside"

In the early stages of the McNab/Braeside Alliance for a Clean Environment (MB-ACE), Councillor Jacob provided a memo with background information on the proposed Sustane Technologies plant. 2022-06-16_memo_to_the_concerned_residents_group_-_sustane_technologies.pdfDownload

On August 4th, 2020, Councillor Jacob presented a Report to Council with options to solve resident concerns related to the Burnstown Beach and the impacts of COVID-19. Read my report below or on the Township's website here. Report to Council No. 2020-JUL-XX-01 (Burnstown Beach and COVID-19 Impacts) copy.pdfDownload

At the February 4th, 2020 Council Meeting, I brought forward a Notice of Motion concerning the Arnprior Public Library’s request to fund a new Community Resource Librarian position in 2020 (see below for the motion). I believe that the Arnprior Public Library provides exemplary services to McNab/Braeside residents and that this position would only enhanceContinue reading "Supporting Library Services"

Councillor Heather Lang and I are excited to announce our 2020 Budget Consultation sessions which will take place across the Township between January 18th and 20th, 2020. January 18th, 2020 at 3:30 PMNeat Coffee Shop1715 Burnstown RoadBurnstown, ONK0J 1G0 January 19th, 2020 at 3:30 PMJohn A. Gillies Recreation Centre138 Sarah Street EastBraeside, ONK0A 1G0 JanuaryContinue reading "2020 Budget Consultation Sessions"

Over the past year, I have seen a need for several specific items that I have brought forward to the 2020 budget process. These requests represent good value for money and allow the municipality to push itself forward into the future.  AMCTO Staff Training on “Report Writing for Municipalities”Members of Council are elected by theirContinue reading "2020 Budget Requests"

At the January 22nd, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council, Councillor Jacob brought forward a draft Advisory Committee Policy. During the 2018 municipal election, it was very clear that our residents expect Members of Council to be fully involved in the decision-making process at all public stages. Similarly, Members of Council have an obligation to theirContinue reading "Draft Advisory Committee Policy"

In accordance with platform commitments during the 2018 municipal election, Councillor Jacob introduced a Report to Council regarding a grant application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for the development of a Community Engagement Strategy. Councillor Oliver Jacob - Report - Grant Application Authorization - Community Engagement Strategy.pdfDownload