KANATA NORTH NEWS Marianne Wilkinson Councillor, Kanata North SOUTH MARCH HIGHLANDS MEETING Monday March 26,

6:30 - 9 pm, Mlacak Centre Presentation on 3 items at 7:30 pm

If you want to find out about the drainage issues in the Beaver Pond and Kizell Wetland area, and what the City will be doing to deal with drainage for present and future development, plan to come to this meeting. Representatives from the the consultant who prepared the AECON report and from the City will be present to outline the findings of the report on the present situation and the plans for future studies to ensure that there is adequate drainage for present development as well as determine any future needs. Anyone concerned about the wetlands, the KNL development, endangered species and use of the South March Highlands lands that are owned by the City should attend. The meeting will cover three key items as follows: 1. The results of the Shirleys and Watts Creek Storm Water study and information on the additional technical work to be undertaken to address the existing capacity issues and how to deal with drainage from the KNL subdivision, including the lands north of the Beaver Pond. 2. A report on the Blandings Turtle Management Plan which the City was required to undertake with the construction of Terry Fox Drive, the impact on the completion of the Goulbourn Forced Road, and further studies that the City will be doing regarding this endangered species 3. Completion of the South March Highlands Conservation Forest Management Plan for City owned lands, including trail access, recreation uses and areas for preservation. As this meeting will replace the March Ward Council meeting, the next Ward Council will be on April 23rd.

CLEANING THE CAPITAL

Spring seems to have arrived early this year. With the melting of the snow litter begins to emerge and to keep our communities clean and attractive the City seeks the support of people across the City.

Residents in Kanata North have been a great help in looking after our community from groups that have adopted streets and parks to those who carry a bag with them on walks to pick up any litter on the way to those who participate in the Spring and Fall Cleaning the Capital; and thats why Im asking you to participate by registering for the Spring Cleaning the Capital. Individuals, schools, community groups, churches and other groups can register at ottawa.ca/clean and they will receive cleaning supplies and graffiti removal materials. Once youve completed your task make sure to report the results and youll be eligible for prizes provided by sponsors and Kanata North can again compete for the prestigious Ward Award. This award goes to the ward with the highest participation ratio. Kanata North has won it four times since 2006 but in 2011 the award went to Kanata South in the spring and Gloucester-South Nepean in the fall. Lets all get out to beautify our communities and return the award to Kanata North! Let me know when and where youll be participating and when available Ill join you.

NEW HEADS OF POLICE, LIBRARY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

The City of Ottawa has appointed Charles Bordeleau as Chief of Police, Danielle McDonald (a Beaverbrook resident) as Chief Executive Officer of the Ottawa Public Library and Pierre Poirier as the new Chief of Security and Emergency Management. Each of these individuals is well qualified and was promoted from within, having benefited from the Citys ongoing training programs for staff. Congratulations to each of these outstanding individuals.

WATERMAIN REPAIRS
City crews will be undertaking a watermain repair on Eagleson Road during the week of April 2 for 3 to 5 days. Water service will not be interrupted and is expected to be available throughout the repair. Residents in the Beaverbrook and Kanata Lakes areas, north of 417, east of Knudson and Westlock may experience short term water discolouration during the repair period. If that happens run your taps until the water is clear. The temporary water discolouration does not pose a health risk and the water will remain safe to drink.

COMING EVENTS
March 26 from 6:30 to 9 pm - Public Meeting on environment issues, Mlacak Centre April 12 Information Meeting on Emerald Ash Borer, Ben Franklin Place

Contact me at 613-580-2474, email Marianne.Wilkinson@ottawa.ca, or visit www.mariannewilkinson.com to keep up to date on community matters.