Beside sharing another personal anecdote during a council meeting, Deputy Mayor Gibb wanted to say that he publicly said in the past that he wouldn’t spend taxpayer money on Belle Vue, but his wife has reminded him many times throughout their marriage that stubbornly sticking to your point when things change isn’t the wisest idea. He thinks this is a good investment; it’s good for the town so he’s going to support this motion. He just wanted to publicly address that.

From the August 14 agenda:

13.1 Belle Vue Expression of Interest – Planning for Next Steps:

It is recommended that:

1. Council APPROVE funding in the amount of $37,076 to complete various work related to the next steps in the Belle Vue Expression of Interest (Project #721002); and,
2. Council APPROVE the funding of $37,076 from the balance of the previously approved funding in the General Reserve (0400) for Belle Vue Manor.