Author Archives: Dr Christel Mex

Unfortunately, my motion to reinstate the budget allocation for the relocation or refurbishment of the Norwood Library was defeated by one vote.  The staff recommendation, based on some elected members questioning the need for a library in Norwood, went ahead.  Many thanks to Paul Wormald who seconded the motion and to the other Councillors whoContinue reading “Relocation or Refurbishment of Norwood Library off the table”

At Monday night’s meeting, I seconded the motion to ask the community what they thought about implementing a smoke-free policy for The Parade in Norwood.

There was much discussion on the O-Bahn City Access Project, and Council resolved to retain traffic restrictions to prevent some left-hand turns from Hackney giving some relief to residents. I seconded the amendment to increase Council’s investment from $40,000 to $45,000 per year for public art projects, which is about 1.0% of our annual capitalContinue reading “4 April Council Meeting”

The proposal for the city-wide 40 KPH speed limit was knocked on the head due to over 70% of residents indicating (through a survey) that they were happy with the current speed limits. I think that reducing the limit to 40 KPH is warranted for some of our narrow streets where pedestrians, cyclists and scootersContinue reading “What happened at the February 2016 meeting?”

Eighteen reports were considered this month and the lengthiest items included the upcoming consultation on the proposed 40 KPH speed limit (which I supported), playing of baseball at the Norwood Oval, the upcoming lease of the pie card stand, proposed road encroachments at the Bath Hotel development and the location for a significant donated sculpture.Continue reading “What happened at the September 2015 Meeting?”