It was a perfect day in Petrolia as the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club officially opened the splash pad at the Petrolia YMCA. After fundraising the project and working with the Town of Petrolia for the past few years, the project is complete and already playing host to many families looking to cool off!
The seasonal addition to the Town has been one of the highest requested amenities in recent years, and the Town of Petrolia is grateful to the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club for their donation and dedication to seeing this project through to completion.
“Not only are we appreciative of this project, and for the community amenity, but we are also so proud that the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club included an oil derrick as the centerpiece – a nice nod to our history as a community and region.” Said Mayor R. Brad Loosley.
In the area there are changerooms, washrooms, benches, and a concession area. As the park space continues to develop, the soccer fields will open, and future additions will be considered and included.
Deputy Mayor, Joel Field said, “I’d like to congratulate the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club on this awesome addition to Petrolia! This has been talked about for the 15 years that I have been on Council, and it’s so great to see a service club rise to meet the challenge! Petrolia is so fortunate!”
Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Julie Bullock said, “…I am very excited to have the splash pad open for all to enjoy. It’s been a pleasure to work with the Kiwanis Club members to see this become a reality.”
The Splash Pad remains open until the end of September, and the full schedule is June through September annually, open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
It is with sincere congratulations that we celebrate Councillor Debb Pitel on her receipt of the King Charles III Coronation Medal!
The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal are being recognized for their contribution to their community and nation.
Councillor Pitel is a tireless advocate for mental health and through her “No One Stands Alone” program and booklet. Ms. Pitel has touched the hearts of many through her advocacy and her speaking engagements, and with the printed booklets helped countless people understand that there is support out there, and that they are not alone.#PetroliaProud#Congratulations#KingCharlesIII#CoronationMedal
Freedom of Information Act Appeal Successful
The Town of Petrolia advises residents that through application and appeal through the Freedom of Information Act, that information regarding a letter from Mayor R. Brad Loosley, barring former Councillor Marty Souch from In-Camera Meetings in response to the former Councillors defiance of the Town of Petrolia Confidentiality Policy and for his actions violating the Council Code of Conduct, has been released to the public.
Following our policies at the Town of Petrolia, this information was protected under the employee confidentiality policy. The release of this information is pursuant to the decision of the Adjudication Review Officer from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
There will be no further comments from the Town of Petrolia in relation to this matter.
Petrolia Mayor Returns Several Strong Mayor Powers to Members of Council and Administration
Following the Provincial announcement that several new communities would see Strong Mayor Powers come to their community as of May 1, 2025, Mayor R. Brad Loosley has spent some time reviewing the new role and how he would like to proceed for the balance of his term in Petrolia.
Following an in-depth Council Education Session provided by Integrity Commissioner, John Mascarin, and after reviewing the new powers and guidelines, Mayor R. Brad Loosley has chosen to delegate the following Strong Mayor Powers to both Council and Administration respectively.
These include:
• The Establishment of Committees and Functions to Council
• Organizational Structure and Hire and Dismiss Certain Senior Staff to the CAO
• Delegate Recruitment and Dismissal of CAO to Council
Those powers that Mayor R. Brad Loosley has retained cannot be delegated.
Full details of the Strong Mayor powers as provided by the Province of Ontario can be found here https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-municipal-councillors-guide/10-strong-mayor-powers-and-duties.
“…The biggest takeaway from all of this is that this is a broad, sweeping change for us, and that I strongly felt that a detailed review was important before I made a quick decision. I trust our administrative staff, and I value the input of Council and the role that we all play in the continued betterment of the Town of Petrolia for our residents and visitors.” Said Mayor R. Brad Loosley. He then added that, “I appreciate the time I have spent with staff to review the Strong Mayor powers, and for the opportunity to understand how we can continue to proceed with open and accountable governance in the Town of Petrolia.”
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