The Town of the Blue Mountains (TBM) will not be moving ahead with the proposed volunteer ambassador program at Northwinds Beach and Peasmarsh Beach this summer.
At a council meeting held on May 3, TBM council members approved $59,600 from the town’s Working Capital Reserve to implement:
- Hiring of one staff position responsible for parks and trails sanitization
- Four-month contract extension for two existing by-law officers
- Hiring of two additional by-law officers from May to October
- Lease of up to seven additional vehicles
CollingwoodToday previously reported TBM would be pursuing a volunteer ambassador program consisting of four individuals, however this program will not be put in place for the coming summer.
“Although the staff report that was presented to council did include ambassador positions for Northwinds Beach and Peasmarsh Beach as an additional option, the decision was made to proceed with additional by-law officer capacity instead,” explained Tim Hendry, director of communications and economic development for TBM.
Hendry said the additional staffing resources within the by-law enforcement department will help ensure an increased level of service throughout the entire community throughout the summer season.
In addition, the presence of by-law officers will aim to help reduce and mitigate parking concerns and congestion at key recreational areas.
While TBM will not be pursuing its own ambassador program, town staff are actively working with Grey County to support its tourism ambassador program.
