Mayor Schaefer welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mayor Schaefer noted that he had the pleasure of attending the Hickson Lions Club 50th Anniversary Dinner, on October 15th. Deputy Mayor Brad Smith received the Melvin Jones Award, recognizing tireless work towards the Lions Club and community.
Councillor Jeremy Smith acknowledged that October is Circular Economy Month, with this years theme on the safe and proper disposal of batteries. Oxford County is welcoming safe disposal of batteries at the Oxford County Administration Building and Waste Management Facilities. Other drop off locations are available throughout Oxford County.
Councillor Smith also noted that November is Oxford Reads, the annual community wide reading initiative celebrating Canadian literature, hosted by the Oxford County Library and the Woodstock Public Library. This years selection is Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin. The Oxford Reads Gala is Friday November 8th; free registration is now open.
Councillor Smith also noted that the Innerkip Lions will roll out their annual fall food drive on Sunday October 20th. The Lions train will run in Innerkip between 1:00pm - 4:00pm, collecting non perishables, clothing, and more. The Innerkip Lions also host their Fall Fish Fry Drive Thru on Saturday November 2nd.
Councillor Scott Zehr shared that both the Tavistock and Hickson Fire Stations had a preview of the new People Care Building. He noted that residents are schedule to begin moving in at the end of October, and encourages everyone to pay them a visit to see the state of the art building.