Fireworks concerns
Some people having late night fun with fireworks are causing problems in some Belleville neighbourhoods,
At Monday’s meeting, city council heard reports of fireworks being set off, frightening both young children and animals, in east and west end neighbourhoods.
Both councillors Pat Culhane and Sean Kelly reported the loud displays.
Kelly said it is “chaos” and urged people to get back to respect and common sense.
Slowing traffic in the neighbourhood
Belleville has adopted a policy aimed at slowing down traffic in local residential neighbourhoods.
At its meeting Monday, city council approved a “traffic calming” policy that would work to slow down people driving through local neighbourhoods.
A staff report indicated there are many ways that “traffic calming” can take place, including passive signs, and more noticeable features like rumble strips, curbing, and speed bumps.
Council accepted a staff recommendation that a pilot project be put in place next year.
The “traffic calming” policy is expected to seek input from the public on its need and effectiveness.
Plans for future development
Belleville is taking a step toward guiding the future look of housing and other development throughout the city.
At its meeting Monday, city council decided to hire a consulting firm to complete an infrastructure phasing study, to support future growth.
The Quinte Homebuilders Association is expected to have some input into the project.
The study would be an expanded version of one proposed two years ago for just the west end of Belleville, in the area of the Quinte Exhibition grounds.
Council approved the hiring of Toronto area based company, Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd., to do the study at a cost of almost $116,000 including tax.
