Port Albert Citizens Association (PACA)
What's in the News?
ACW Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing
ACW voted to regulate Short Term Rentals (STR) at the July 16th Council meeting. Learn more about the results of their STR survey in this post.
Huron Clean Water Project
The Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP) funds water quality improvement projects in Huron County. The grants help cover costs for projects that enhance and protect water quality on various properties.
12th Annual Port Albert BBQ
Get your tickets before July 31st! This year’s theme is Wild, Wild West. Check out this post to find out where you can get your tickets.
ACW Agrees to Fund Beach Port-a-Potties
Thanks to the PADRS for initiating the request to ACW. ACW will include Port-a-Potties for Port Albert in their recreation budget moving forward.
Changes to the Conservation Act
Effective April 1, 2024, changes to the Conservation Act come into effect that are relevant to Port Albert cottagers and residents.
PACA Mandate
To serve as a common voice for property owners and cottagers in the Port Albert community. PACA will act as representative, liaison and information conduit with other community groups, the Ashfield Colborne Lakeshore Association (ACLA), the Township of Ashfield, Colborne Wawanosh (ACW), the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
To create a community association that is inclusive and represents the diversity of citizens in Port Albert.
To embark on activities that are supported by a broad membership and are of benefit to the community as a whole.
Membership Survey
PACA Goals – 2024/25
In our first executive meeting of 2024 we determined the year’s goals. Track our progress.
Membership
Commit to representing the diversity of all PA residents and thereby increase membership.
Board Handbook
Expand on Board roles to include transition tasks and compile into a handbook to onboard future board members.
Transparency & Accountability
Record and share Board meeting minutes to the general membership.
Community Input
Get community input to guide PACA initiatives and activities that support our mandate.
Bylaws & Policies
Complete based on feedback from subcommittee review and create a strategy for membership ratification.