{
 "city": "Dysart et al",
 "state": "Ontario",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/dysartetal/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-26",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendment for Boice Bradley Drive",
   "summary": "The Municipality of Dysart et al will hold a public meeting and council vote regarding a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Boice Bradley Drive. The session also includes several applications to purchase shore road allowances and a budget update for the County Road 21 development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/444987/Regular%20Council%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=08C42510B12A4EC0BA2AB386999EE369",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3939"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on three minor variance applications",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications. For the Ellis property at 1634 Preachers Lane, a variance to allow a water closet in a garage. For the Miemiec and Yuen property at 1134 Paradise Cove Road, seven variances including a wider stairway, larger deck/gazebo, increased lot coverage, and more accessory buildings. The third application, for Harcourt Park Inc. at 1141 Straggle Lake Drive, is listed but details are not provided in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/444468/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2009%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=986DFC3708624A28B31ED9DA5025E6A3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3909"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to appoint Walt McKechnie as Mayor, triggering Deputy Mayor vacancy",
   "summary": "This special meeting will consider appointing Deputy Mayor Walt McKechnie to fill the vacant Mayor's seat for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term. If approved, the Deputy Mayor seat becomes vacant and will be filled by appointment from current council members at the July 28 regular meeting. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/444406/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=E85841F33C9347E9ABAD6A6C5C25A0A5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3986"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Public meeting on STR zoning amendment; borrowing for bridge",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment to allow short-term rentals in additional dwelling units. It will also consider a borrowing by-law for the Redstone Brook Bridge, a textile recycling agreement with Diabetes Canada, and several land transactions. Closed session items include land acquisitions and litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/444255/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B01CB90D4C3D4618BD195EA149AF554F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3938"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to declare mayor seat vacant and appoint replacement from current members",
   "summary": "Council will declare the mayor seat vacant following the death of Mayor Murray Fearrey and decide to fill the vacancy by appointing a current council member at a special meeting on July 7, 2026. They will also hear a presentation from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network on affordability and governance, and receive a status update on County Road 21 development lands. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a proposed acquisition or disposition of land on County Road 21.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/443869/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=172D5EDEC7FF455E92CB1A03F658EADA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3983"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to decide on three minor variance applications",
   "summary": "The Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets to rule on three minor variance applications: a deferred application (D13-MV-2026-003) for a private cabin/garage on Merganser Trail, and new applications on Remembrance Lane (D13-MV-2026-005) and Dignan Road (D13-MV-2025-014). A site visit for the first application was held on June 9.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/443739/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AF102B6F0C7F46B99B2E30A7FA3C5D3A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3908"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Cultural Resources Committee",
   "headline": "Delegation on Ontario Culture Days and public art project updates",
   "summary": "The Cultural Resources Committee will hear a delegation from Sharon Kennedy, Vice-Chair of Arts Council Haliburton Highlands, about Ontario Culture Days (Sept 18-Oct 4, 2026). The committee will also receive updates on the Pump It Up public art project, the Cultural Plan Action Plan, and the Haliburton Highlands Tourism Stakeholders Group. Financial reports include the 2026 budget with $9,881.94 in revenue and $3,000 allocated for public art.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/443597/Cultural%20Resources%20Committee%20-%2028%20May%202026.pdf?handle=3C3F67FDD2994372964CC14DB311887A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3889"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on zoning by-law amendment for Emmerson Lumber at 30 Victoria St",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment for Emmerson Lumber Ltd. at 30 Victoria Street. Other items include approval of an Automatic Fire Aid Agreement, appointment of a seasonal septic inspector and a municipal law enforcement officer, a short-term rental program report, and a staff request to suspend acceptance of construction and demolition materials at the West Guilford waste disposal site. Council will also consider a joint compliance audit committee by-law and several road allowance applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/443560/Regular%20Council%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7C1B3276989D48A68A33C259BB04D42B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3937"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on three minor variance applications, including deferred cabin within water setback",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on three minor variance applications. Two files were deferred from a previous meeting (Jakubowski and Schmidt-Hansen) following a site visit, and a new application (Petrow & Tancredi) is also on the agenda. The meeting will also adopt minutes and declare any pecuniary interests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/443162/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7CD544EDE526490A998CB98AE6FA0386",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3907"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider two draft zoning by-law amendments for Norris Drag Lake and Rushlow",
   "summary": "The council will discuss two draft zoning by-law amendments: File No. D14-ZB-2026-005 for Norris Drag Lake and File No. D14-ZB-2026-006 for Rushlow. Other items include a request for a right‑of‑way over municipal lands at Glebe Park, a review of governance and affordability, and reports from fire, parks, and public works. The meeting also includes a by‑law to authorize a batteries services agreement with Call2Recycle Canada.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/document/443037/Regular%20Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=50217F0F0860477D9203D37D9B017C72",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3936"
  }
 ]
}