Georgian Bay public meetings in 2025

Special Council

The Special Council will review the Integrity Commissioner’s final report on a Code of Conduct complaint involving Councillors Brian Bochek and Kristian Graziano. The Council will consider the recommended sanctions for the breaches identified in the report. Additional agenda items include a zoning by‑law amendment for Georgian Bay Shore – Woodley, a by‑law on council remuneration, and confirmation of the Special Council meeting. Strategic directions on environmental protection, fiscal responsibilities, planning policies, community engagement, district relationships, and Indigenous engagement will also be discussed.

• Code of Conduct Complaint Report (final report dated Nov 27 2025, resolutions C-2025-313 to C-2025-317)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z25-12 (14956 Georgian Bay Shore – Woodley)
• By‑law 2025-XXX – Council and Committee Remuneration (and By‑law 2025-000 Council Remuneration)
• By‑law 2025-XXX – Confirming Council and Special Council for December 18 2025
• Strategic Directions: Environmental Protection; Fiscal Responsibilities and Technology Efficiencies; Streamline Planning Policies and Procedures; Customer Experience and Community Engagement; District and Township Relationship; Engage with Indigenous Communities

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will defer decisions on Consent Files B23-22 and B24-06 for 129 Millard Drive, citing unresolved building, septic, and zoning amendment issues. The applications seek to create a new residential lot and an easement for ingress/egress. Additional public hearings will be held for other consent and minor‑variance applications.

• Deferral of Consent Application B23-22 (new lot, 54.6 m frontage, 0.52 ha) at 129 Millard Drive
• Deferral of Consent Application B24-06 (easement for ingress/egress) at 129 Millard Drive
• Public hearing scheduled for Consent Files B23-22 and B24-06 (now deferred)
• Minor variance hearing for A25-46 (20 Island 2060 Georgian Bay) pending decision
• Minor variance hearing for A25-49 (195 Sanctuary Road) pending decision

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear the KPMG review of the Township's waste management services, including the mandated removal of unsupervised bins by 2026 and a preferred marina‑based service model. It will also consider the Small Grants Policy proposed disbursement options (Financial Services Report 2025‑216). The meeting includes strategic direction topics and an open forum for public input.

• Review of Waste Management Services: Current and Future States (KPMG report)
• Discussion of mandatory removal of 18 unsupervised waste bins by 2026
• Preferred marina‑based waste drop‑off model for water‑access residents
• Small Grants Policy – Proposed Disbursement Options (Financial Services Report 2025‑216)
• Strategic Directions covering environmental protection, fiscal responsibilities, and community engagement

Planning Council

The Planning Council is meeting to discuss several zoning by-law and official plan amendments. The body will also consider a request to close and sell a shore road allowance to a private property owner.

• Proposed sale of shore road allowance at 1249 Harrison Trail for $15,527.06
• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment O23-05 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-09 (129 Millard Drive)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z25-09 (Lamon)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z25-12 (14956 Georgian Bay Shore)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 65 Dayeo Drive and 383 Arts Lane

Council

The Township of Georgian Bay Council will review and decide on two key items: a $44,000 contract with Blackline Consulting to update the municipal IT strategic plan and an application for Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) funding for building retrofits. The meeting also includes procedural items like minutes approval and a photo contest presentation.

• $44,000 contract with Blackline Consulting for IT modernization
• $9,774.43 additional funding from IT reserves for IT plan
• FCM Community Building Retrofit application for $1,003,866 in capital projects
• 2026 Mayor's Budget presentation
• 2025-2026 Annual Borrowing By-law adoption

Special Council - 26 Nov 2025 (Budget)

The Special Council will consider the township’s 2026 proposed budget, including operating and capital components. It will vote to adopt the base budget that raises the tax levy by $664,726 (6.30%). The council will also approve a series of service‑enhancement expenditures and the annual capital budget of $5,184,238. A confirming by‑law will formalize the council’s actions.

• Adopt 2026 Base Budget with net tax levy increase of $664,726 (6.30%)
• Approve service‑enhancement items: Council Remuneration $31,011; Clerk admin assistant $78,665; Food Bank Coordinator $9,911; Volunteer Firefighters clothing allowance $9,000; Deputy Chief Building Official $55,245; Recreation Coordinator $83,792; Water Quality Program $200,000
• Adopt 2026 Annual Capital Budget with net capital expenditures of $5,184,238
• Pass By‑law 2025‑XXX to confirm council proceedings

Special Council - 25 Nov 2025 (2026 Budget - Board and Agency Presentations)

The Special Council will hear presentations from community partners and then decide on municipal grant applications that exceed $1,500. Items include a $14,995 request from the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere for climate‑action programs and a $15,000 request from Georgian Bay Forever for invasive Phragmites management. A staff report on the 2026 grant allocations and a by‑law confirmation will also be considered.

• Review and vote on Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere grant request: $2,995 ICECAP membership, $8,000 home‑energy education, $2,000 Repair Café, $2,000 Community Gardens (total $14,995)
• Review and vote on Georgian Bay Forever grant request for invasive Phragmites program (budget request $15,000)
• Presentations of 2026 funding deputations from Georgian Bay Libraries and other community partners
• Staff report on 2026 municipal grant allocations
• Confirmation of By‑law 2025‑XXX for Special Council

MacTier Arena Advisory Committee

The MacTier Arena Advisory Committee will adopt the October 20, 2025 minutes and hear a staff report on the Facility Condition Assessment for MacTier Arena. The report estimates a capital investment of $5,548,900 over the next fifteen years, about $450,000 in 2026 with a 2.5% annual increase, and a total replacement cost of $17,948,700. The committee defers identifying long‑term operation options and recommends staff investigate funding to upgrade the arena kitchen facilities.

• Adoption of October 20, 2025 minutes
• Staff report on MacTier Arena Facility Condition Assessment with $5,548,900 15‑year cost estimate
• Recommendation to seek funding for kitchen upgrades (stove, layout, hot water tank)
• Deferral of identifying options for long‑term arena operation
• Discussion of strategic directions including environmental protection and community engagement

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider a minor variance application for a property at Six Mile Lake. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes.

• Minor Variance A25-44 (1914 Island 360 Six Mile Lake - Orchard) regarding dwelling expansion, a new dock, and a sleeping cabin
• Minor Variance A25-43 (2306 Honey Harbour Road - A&A Services) listed as withdrawn

Planning Council

The Planning Council will consider two applications to close Shore Road Allowances, one at 10134 Georgian Bay Shore (R25-03) with a purchase price of $31,172.02 plus HST, and another at 7028 Severn River Shore (R23-06) with a purchase price of $25,344.66 plus HST. The meeting also includes discussion of an Official Plan amendment and several zoning by‑law amendments for properties on Arts Lane, Whites Falls Road, and Port Severn Road North. Additional items are a site alteration repair order for Baxter Loop Road and a confirming by‑law for the council.

• Close Shore Road Allowance R25-03 at 10134 Georgian Bay Shore – purchase $31,172.02 plus HST
• Close Shore Road Allowance R23-06 at 7028 Severn River Shore – purchase $25,344.66 plus HST
• Official Plan Amendment O25-04 & Zoning By‑law Amendment Z25-07 for 383 Arts Lane
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z25-10 for 1340 Whites Falls Road
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z25-11 for 135 Port Severn Road North

Council

Council will discuss the 2026 staff proposed operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes a presentation on a library branch assessment study and a proposal for financial assistance following the March 2025 ice storm.

• 2026 Staff Proposed Budget
• Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Program application for March 2025 storm cost recovery
• Georgian Bay Libraries Branch Assessment Study regarding Port Severn and Honey Harbour branches
• Resolution regarding road salt in Muskoka (Support Muskoka Lakes)
• Proposed bulk purchase and resale of bear bins

MacTier Arena Advisory Committee

The MacTier Arena Advisory Committee will review a facility condition assessment and a report on the outcomes of 2025 community events, including roller skating and movie nights. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of MacTier Arena facility condition assessment
• Review of 2025 community event outcomes and costs
• Adoption of May 23, 2025 committee minutes
• Discussion on potential 2026 budget items like a Recreation Coordinator
• Review of community survey results on season passes and adult skate times

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two minor variance applications and two consent applications. The agenda also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and strategic direction updates.

• Public hearing for consent applications B25-07 and B25-08 (Lenk/Smith)
• Public hearing for minor variance A25-40 (170 Red Hawk Road)
• Public hearing for minor variance A25-41 (944 Island 3420 Georgian Bay)
• Adoption of September 12, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Strategic directions discussion

Special Council

The Township of Georgian Bay is holding a Special Council meeting. The primary agenda item is a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege regarding a statement of claim from OBD Developments Inc.

• Closed session regarding OBD Developments Inc. Statement of Claim
• By-law 2025-XXX to confirm proceedings of the October 7, 2025 Special Council meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a staff report on the Water Quality Program Guidance Manual and consider three funding options for a new monitoring program. Options range from a $250,000 comprehensive program to a $25,000 limited continuation, each with different staffing and committee structures. The Committee will vote on which option to forward to Council for implementation in 2026 or 2027. Additional items include a verbal waste‑management discussion and a presentation by the Gloucester Pool Cottagers' Association.

• Decision on Water Quality Monitoring Program – three cost options ($250,000; $100,000; $25,000) and related committee structures
• Presentation by Gloucester Pool Cottagers' Association on Water Quality Monitoring Program (Addendum item 10(a))
• Verbal discussion on Waste Management (New Business item 9(a))
• Staff Report 2025-183: Water Quality Program Guidance Manual & Monitoring Program (Agenda item 8(a))
• Strategic Directions topics including Environmental Protection and Indigenous Engagement (Agenda item 3)

Planning Council

The Planning Council will hold a public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-08 for the property municipally known as 380 Macey Bay Road. The amendment proposes a Hold provision in the CT2-6 zone to allow termination of the existing Site Plan Agreement. Council will refer all comments to staff and will not schedule a decision meeting until the comments are addressed. Other agenda items include two Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications, a Lake Joseph Road amendment, a Muskoka Resort Development Policy proposal, and a confirming by‑law for the meeting.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-08 (Hold – 380 Macey Bay Road)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications No. O24-03 and No. Z24-18 (15124 Georgian Bay Shore – Darmaga)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-04 (7443 Lake Joseph Road – Veitch & Fisher)
• Proposed District of Muskoka Resort Development Policy (Component 2 of Muskoka Official Plan Amendment 61)
• By‑law 2025‑XXX confirming Planning Council meeting of October 7, 2025

Council

The October 6 council meeting will adopt the consent agenda, receive minutes and reports, and discuss several staff reports—including a sole‑source drainage contract for Hasketts Drive, a review of councillor employment practices, and a fire‑arm discharge by‑law update. The meeting’s only new by‑law item is the ONE JIB Agreement.

• Adoption of the October 6 consent agenda (items a‑i).
• Staff report: Hasketts Drive Drainage – sole‑source drainage engineer contract (Administration Report 2025‑181).
• Staff report: Councillor Employment Practices (Administration Report 2025‑182).
• Staff report: Firearm Discharge By‑law Public Input Update (By‑Law Enforcement Report 2025‑178).
• New By‑law item: ONE JIB Agreement (2025‑XXX).

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the August 15, 2025 minutes and then hold a public hearing on Consent Application B25-06 for 1701 Honey Harbour Road. It will also hear five minor variance applications for properties on Kingswood Road, Hasketts Drive, Georgian Bay Shore, Chain of Lakes Road, and Lagoon Road. A new business item will consider an extension request for the Halls Cottages development at 20 and 42 Bluewater Road.

• Consent Application B25-06 – 1701 Honey Harbour Road (granting a new lot)
• Minor Variance A25-34 – 614 Kingswood Road (Woodruff)
• Minor Variance A25-35 – 832 Hasketts Drive (Sampson)
• Minor Variance A25-36 – 14314 Georgian Bay Shore (Fry)
• Minor Variance A25-37 – 88 Chain of Lakes Road (Penno)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will consider a series of process‑improvement resolutions presented by Councillor Cooper. Items include debrief reviews of planning and legal decisions, goal‑setting meetings between the mayor, CAO and each councillor, and changes to how consultants and experts are selected. Additional proposals address annual staff work‑plans, alignment of councillor and staff codes of conduct, and procedures for major process or legal changes. The committee will also discuss creating a resident e‑mail list, improving access to information for councillors, and establishing a working group on liability risk.

• Process Improvements through Debriefs of planning and legal cases
• Goal‑setting one‑on‑one meetings for each councillor with mayor and CAO
• Amend procurement to separate selection of consultants and experts
• Allocate at least 25 % of annual staff workplans to council‑directed tasks
• Align Councillor Code of Conduct with Staff Code of Conduct

Planning Council

The Planning Council will receive information on Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-04 for 7443 Lake Joseph Road and refer all comments to staff. Council will not schedule a decision meeting until the comments are addressed. The meeting also includes a blasting permit application, an official plan amendment, MPAC information, and a confirming by‑law for the council.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-04 (7443 Lake Joseph Road – Veitch & Fisher)
• Blasting Permit Application 25-01 (84 Valley Road – Breckenridge)
• Official Plan Amendment O25-01 & Zoning By-law Amendment Z25-03 (68 Forest Lane – Yang)
• MPAC Information & Six Mile Lake Dwelling Size (GFA) Zoning By-law Amendment Project Plan Update
• By-law 2025-XXX confirming Planning Council

Council

The Council will consider staff reports on a Marine #1 emergency motor replacement, a waiver of facility fees, a climate adaptation plan, an insurance policy renewal, and the adoption of the Prudent Investor Standard with ONE JIB. New business includes a discussion of safety on MacTier trails and crown land, a Site Alteration By‑law, and a request for endorsement of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, open forum, and routine communications.

• Marine #1 Emergency Motor Replacement (Fire & Emergency Services Report 2025-160)
• Waiving of Facility Fees (Operations – Parks & Facilities Report 2025-165)
• Adoption of the Prudent Investor Standard and Agreement with ONE JIB (Financial Services Report 2025-155)
• Safety on MacTier Trails and Crown Land (New Business item)
• Site Alteration By‑law (New Business item)

Sustainable Communities Advisory Group

The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group will adopt the June 23, 2025 minutes and consider two staff recommendations: to accept the 2025 Environmental Report Card for information, and to collect fishing line from listed containers and remit it to Georgian Bay Forever before the October 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes presentations on the cost of poverty and household food insecurity by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and on the Sustainable Severn Sound Regional Plan by the Severn Sound Environmental Association.

• Adoption of June 23, 2025 minutes
• Recommendation to accept Environmental Report Card (Report 2025-153) for information
• Recommendation to collect fishing line and remit to Georgian Bay Forever before Oct 2025
• Presentation on Cost of Poverty and Household Food Insecurity by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
• Presentation on Sustainable Severn Sound Regional Plan and Community Actions by Severn Sound Environmental Association

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Consent Application B25-05 (6 Island, 1680 Georgian Bay). It will also hear six minor variance applications for properties on Vollicks Road, Sanctuary Road, Murphy Road, Stewart Lake Road, John Buchler Road, and Valley Road. The meeting includes adoption of the July 11, 2025 minutes.

• Consent Application B25-05 (6 Island, 1680 Georgian Bay) – public hearing
• Minor Variance Application A25-28 (104 Vollicks Road)
• Minor Variance Application A25-29 (195 Sanctuary Road)
• Minor Variance Application A25-30 (36 Murphy Road)
• Minor Variance Application A25-31 (210 Stewart Lake Road)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a series of resolutions introduced by Councillor Cooper to improve council and staff processes. Items include post‑meeting debriefs, individual goal‑setting meetings with the mayor and CAO, changes to how consultants and experts are selected, allocation of staff workplan time for council‑directed work, and alignment of councillor and staff codes of conduct. The resolutions are presented for discussion and possible adoption at this meeting.

• Resolution to conduct debriefs after each council meeting to capture informal process suggestions
• Resolution for the mayor and CAO to hold one‑on‑one goal‑setting meetings with each council member
• Resolution to separate procurement from the selection of consultants, legal counsel, and experts, with council making final selections
• Resolution that at least 25% of annual staff workplan time be reserved for council‑directed tasks
• Resolution to compare and align the Councillor Code of Conduct with the Staff Code of Conduct

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a staff report on Council remuneration. Proposed changes include adjusting meeting honorariums, cancelling an IT stipend, and modifying health spending accounts.

• Proposed annual Mayor meeting honorarium: $10,000
• Proposed annual Councillor meeting honorarium: $6,500
• Proposed Committee of Adjustment public member honorarium: $175 per meeting
• Proposed annual health spending account: $4,000 (with carry forward ceased)
• Proposal to cancel the once per term IT stipend and provide mobile devices to Mayor and Council

Planning Council

The Planning Council is considering several land-use applications, including a proposal for a detached dwelling at 65 Dayeo Drive. The body will also discuss a temporary use zoning amendment regarding docks and water levels. Other items include a site alteration repair order and a licence of occupation application.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 65 Dayeo Drive (proposed 85m2 detached dwelling)
• Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-05 regarding docks and Georgian Bay water levels
• Official Plan Amendment O25-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z25-03 for 68 Forest Lane
• Site Alteration Repair Order for 33 Port Severn Road North
• Licence of Occupation Application L25-02 for 4303 Severn River Shore

Council

The Georgian Bay Township Council will meet in closed session to review an offer to purchase land on Lone Pine Road. Public items include a resolution supporting Integrated Watershed Management, a pilot for remote management of waste depots, a solid waste request from the District of Muskoka for Hazelton, and recognition of August as a "30 Days of Cycling" event.

• Offer to Purchase Received (Lone Pine Road) – land acquisition
• Integrated Watershed Management Resolution of Support
• Proposed Remote Management Pilot for Waste Depots (Predko)
• Solid Waste Request of District of Muskoka (Hazelton)
• Recognition of August as "30 Days of Cycling" event

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two consent applications for lot creation and five minor variance applications. The body will decide on requests for zoning relief and land division for several residential properties.

• Consent Applications B24-07 & B24-08 for 206 Wild Rice Trail (Reynolds)
• Consent Applications B25-03 and B25-04 for Lots 8 and 9, Plan M468 (Rogers)
• Minor Variance Application A25-17 for 31198 Georgian Bay Shore (McDonald)
• Minor Variance Application A25-19 for 209 Sunrise Trail (Lepp)
• Minor Variance Applications A25-25 (138 Lake Road), A25-26 (490 Crooked Bay Road), and A25-27 (169 Lagoon Road)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole reviews and adopts a series of process‑improvement resolutions previously approved by Council. The resolutions set up post‑meeting debriefs, one‑on‑one goal‑setting meetings between the mayor, CAO and each councillor, and a council‑led selection process for consultants and experts. They also require at least 25% of annual staff workplan time for council‑directed tasks and align the councillor and staff codes of conduct.

• Adopt resolution for post‑meeting debriefs to capture informal suggestions and implement minor tweaks immediately
• Adopt resolution for mayor and CAO to hold one‑on‑one goal‑setting meetings with each councillor each term
• Adopt resolution that council leads selection of consultants, legal counsel, and experts, with final selection by council
• Adopt resolution that at least 25% of annual staff workplan time be allocated to council‑directed matters
• Adopt resolution to align the Councillor Code of Conduct with the Staff Code of Conduct

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive the Fire Master Plan staff report and recommend that Council adopt the plan and direct the Fire Director to implement its recommendations. The recommendation also calls for any budgetary impacts to be presented in the 2026 and future budget cycles. New business includes a clarification of councillor‑staff interaction roles and a discussion of camping on public land.

• Recommendation to adopt the updated Fire Master Plan and proceed with its implementation
• Clarification of the role of councillors and staff interaction (new business)
• Discussion of camping on public land (new business)

Planning Council

The Planning Council will consider a by-law to close a portion of a shore road allowance at 25328 Georgian Bay Shore for $8,276.40 plus HST to allow for a boathouse rebuild. The meeting is available via livestream.

• By-law to close Shore Road Allowance R23-03 at 25328 Georgian Bay Shore for $8,276.40 plus HST
• By-law to deem part of a registered plan not a subdivision
• Public comments can be sent in advance to [email protected]
• Meeting available for public viewing via Township of Georgian Bay's YouTube Channel

Council

The Georgian Bay Council will review strategic directions, adopt the consent agenda, and discuss staff reports on zoning amendments, drainage, and the 2026 budget. Public presentations include an environmental leadership award and a watershed management briefing. The meeting also includes an open forum, mayor and CAO communications, and new business on opposition to strong mayor powers.

• Proposed Housekeeping Z24-15 Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-75 (Staff Report 101‑369)
• Six Mile Lake Dwelling Unit Size (GFA) Zoning By-law Amendment Update (Staff Report 370‑376)
• Proposed Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z25-05 (Docks and Georgian Bay Water Levels) (Staff Report 377‑399)
• 2026 Budget Preparation presentation (Financial Services Report 404‑411)
• New Business: Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers (Item 12a)

Sustainable Communities Advisory Group

The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group will hear a delegation from the District of Muskoka regarding regional climate actions. The group will also discuss updates on the local food bank and several community environmental events.

• Delegation from Lauren Saville on Climate and Sustainability in Muskoka
• Port Severn/Honey Harbour Food Bank update
• Repair Café 2025
• Kitchen Compost Event
• Rain Barrel Fundraiser

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Consent File B25-02 for a provisional easement favoring Hydro One at 16 Ellery Road, subject to tax, plan and transfer conditions. It will also hear Minor Variance applications A25-24 for 109 Corrievale Road and A25-22 for 6992 Go Home Lake Shore. Routine items such as adoption of the May 9 2025 minutes and a review of strategic directions will also be addressed.

• Consent Application B25-02 – provisional easement for Hydro One at 16 Ellery Road
• Minor Variance Application A25-24 – variance request for 109 Corrievale Road
• Minor Variance Application A25-22 – variance request for 6992 Go Home Lake Shore
• Adoption of May 9 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Committee of the Whole - 03 Jun 2025 - Cancelled

The Georgian Bay Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, proposals, or discussions were presented.

Planning Council

The Planning Council is meeting to discuss the closure of two road allowances and an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment. The body will also review a comprehensive zoning by-law housekeeping report.

• Proposed closure and conveyance of Road Allowance R25-02 to Wahta Mohawks at no cost
• Proposed closure and sale of Shore Road Allowance R24-13 (13730 Georgian Bay Shore) for $14,534.52 plus HST
• Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments No. O24-02 & No. Z24-02 for 144 Six Mile Channel Road
• Housekeeping review of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-75
• Estimated $1,500 legal cost for the Wahta Mohawks land transfer to be funded by the Clerk's budget

Council

The Council will consider and vote on the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) proposals presented in Report 2025-068. The meeting also includes adoption of the consent agenda, approval of several previous meeting minutes, and staff reports on financial results, road treatments, and festival funding. By‑laws for a new procurement policy and the 2025 tax rate will be considered, and a closed‑session will address a proposed acquisition at the Honey Harbour public launch ramp.

• Municipal Accommodation Tax – two motions (Option 3 and Option 1) each defeated 3‑3
• Adoption of Consent Agenda for June 2, 2025
• Approval of Council, Planning Council, Committee of the Whole, and Special Committee minutes
• By‑law adoption: Procurement Policy
• By‑law adoption: 2025 Tax Rate

MacTier Arena Advisory Committee

The MacTier Arena Advisory Committee adopted the March 24, 2025 minutes and discussed staffing, advertising, and community events. It approved a recommendation to support the "Refresh MacTier" project, which will seek funding from FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund and begin in August 2025. The committee also endorsed the community survey results and asked staff to organize a movie night, arts & craft fair, and explore a bingo event for 2025.

• Adoption of March 24, 2025 minutes (MAAC-2025-001)
• Recommendation to support Refresh MacTier project and apply for FedNor and NOHFC funding
• Staff report endorsing community survey results and proposing three arena events for 2025
• Report of March Break event attendance totaling 94 participants
• Resolution to request staff reports on summer/winter staffing hours and a potential Recreation Coordinator

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider one consent application and three minor variance applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting.

• Consent File B25-01: 12 Ellery Road (Heimpel)
• Minor Variance Application A25-16: 188 Wild Rice Trail (Lyons)
• Minor Variance Application A25-18: 469 Corrievale Road (Di Berto)
• Minor Variance Application A25-20: 591 Websters Lane (Buttineau)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a comprehensive list of process improvements proposed by Councillor Cooper, including debriefs after meetings, goal setting for council terms, and changes to how consultants are selected. The agenda also includes items on staff workplans, code of conduct alignment, and a proposed resident email list.

• Process improvements for council and staff debriefs
• Goal setting for each term of council
• Separation of 'procurement' from retaining subject matter experts
• Council oversight of annual staff workplans
• Creation of a resident email list

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the Prudent Investor Standard and ONE Investment's options for managing Money Not Required Immediately. Staff will discuss next steps for adopting an investment policy, including a potential $2.5 million initial contribution and $250 k annual investment. The meeting also includes a procurement policy update, a draft discharge by‑law, and a review of council composition.

• Presentation on Investment Under the Prudent Investor Standard (ONE Investment) – $2.5 M initial contribution, $250 k annual investment
• Staff report: Procurement Policy Update
• Draft Discharge By‑law (By‑Law Enforcement Report 2025‑074)
• New Business: Re‑evaluating Council’s Composition (Ward Boundary Review)
• Open Forum for public comments

Planning Council

The Planning Council will consider two closing and deeming by‑laws to purchase shore road allowances: one at 1455 Harrison Trail for $39,426.64 and another at 129 Millard Drive for $34,013.10. Additional agenda items include strategic direction updates, public forum, municipal and planning act public meetings, and other planning application reports.

• Application to Close Shore Road Allowance R24-02 – 1455 Harrison Trail – purchase price $39,426.64 plus HST
• Application to Close Shore Road Allowance R24-10 – 129 Millard Drive – purchase price $34,013.10 plus HST
• Official Plan Amendment No. O24-03 & Zoning By‑law Amendment Application Z24-18 (15124 Georgian Bay Shore – Darmaga)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application Z24-17 (206 Wild Rice Trail – Reynolds)
• Site Plan Control By‑law (addendum) – By‑law 2025‑XXX

Council

Council will discuss the audited year-end results as of December 31, 2024, including reports from the Library Board. The meeting includes decisions on municipal grants, vehicle purchasing authority, and waste collection results.

• 2025 Municipal Grants of up to $1,500
• Large Item Barging Request For Proposal results
• Delegation of purchasing authority for 2025 pre-approved vehicles
• Reimbursement of fire response charges for Ronald Denney on Pratts Road
• Municipal Accommodation Tax report

Sustainable Communities Advisory Group

The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group will discuss updates on the Port Severn/Honey Harbour Food Bank and upcoming community environmental events. The group will also review strategic directions and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Adoption of October 28, 2024 minutes
• Port Severn/Honey Harbour Food Bank update
• Upcoming community environmental events
• Critical Catch update
• Strategic directions review

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 11, 2025 will consider a consent application public hearing and a series of minor variance applications. The minor variance items include applications A25-08 through A25-15 for properties such as 386 Corrievale Road, 600 Hungry Bay Road, 2 Island 1860, 20 Island 2060, 127 Vollicks Road, 17548 Georgian Bay Shore, 20 Island 2075, and 2163 Harrison Trail. The committee will discuss each application and make decisions on the requested zoning variances.

• Minor Variance File A25-08 for 386 Corrievale Road (McKay)
• Minor Variance Application A25-09 for 600 Hungry Bay Road (Richardson)
• Minor Variance Application A25-10 for 2 Island 1860 (McCain)
• Minor Variance Application A25-11 for 20 Island 2060 (Mullen)
• Minor Variance Application A25-12 for 127 Vollicks Road (Corbett)

Planning Council

The Planning Council is meeting to discuss several zoning by-law amendments and the Vision 2050 Project. The body will also consider the assumption of Baxter Loop Road.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z25-01: 57 Port Severn Road N (Bressette) to permit a 20m frontage and prohibit shoreline structures
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z25-02: 4 Clerks Road (Lashbrook)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z24-14: 227 Huron Trail (Belbeck)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z24-11: Floating Accommodations
• By-law 2025-XXX: Baxter Loop Road Assumption

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a proposed Procurement Policy and procedures manual, including delegation of purchasing authority and reporting requirements. The meeting is available via the Township's YouTube channel.

• Presentation on Procurement Policy Update by Marilyn Clarke (LXM Law LLP)
• Review of Draft Procurement Policy and procedures manual
• Discussion on expenditure authority and procurement thresholds
• Review of permitted procurement methods and standing arrangements
• Consideration of Cooperative Purchasing and local vendor support