Gore Bay public meetings in 2025
40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The council adopted the November 24 and 27, 2025 minutes and approved the decommissioning and sale of the 2010 Ford ¾‑ton truck and the 40‑year‑old Vactor truck. It accepted a 7% increase to water and wastewater rates for 2026, amounting to an additional $7.00 per month for the average household. The council also approved a 3% increase to annually adjusted municipal leases and passed By‑law 2025‑53 for building permit fees and Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑54.
- Decommission and sell 2010 Ford ¾‑ton truck and Vactor truck via sealed bids
- 2026 Water & Sewer Rate By‑law: 7% increase ($7.00/month average household)
- Approve 3% increase to annually adjusted municipal leases
- Pass By‑law 2025‑53 establishing building permit fees
- Pass Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑54
Special Council
The Gore Bay Town Council will hold a special meeting to disclose any pecuniary interests, enter a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, and adopt By‑law No. 2025‑56 to confirm and ratify the council’s actions taken at the meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Closed session on personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Adoption of By‑law No. 2025‑56 to confirm and ratify council proceedings
- Adjournment
Special Council
The Gore Bay council will review the Council Size Information Report (AIR-25-077) that compares municipalities under 2,000 residents and examines the possibility of altering the town's seven‑member council. The meeting will also adopt Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑55 to ratify all actions taken at the meeting. A closed session will be held for litigation‑related matters, followed by the usual disclosure of pecuniary interests and adjournment.
- Council Size Information Report (AIR-25-077) – review of council composition and potential size change
- Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑55 – ratifies council proceedings from the meeting
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) – discussion of litigation or potential litigation matters
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest – required declaration by council members
- Adjournment – formal end of the meeting
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and follow up on the closing of wells. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from May 13, 2025.
- 2026 Budget
- Well Closing
Transfer Station Committee
The Transfer Station Committee will recommend that councils approve the 2026 budget, which includes an estimated 75% reduction in recycling shipping costs and about $8,000 per year in operational compensation from Circular Materials. The committee also endorsed the WEST waste‑to‑energy proposal in principle at no cost to the municipality. It resolved to start summer operating hours on the second Monday of May.
- Recommendation to support WEST waste processing proposal at no cost
- Resolution to begin summer hours the second Monday of May
- Presentation of 2026 budget showing ~75% cut in recycling shipping costs
- Estimated $8,000 per year operational compensation from Circular Materials
- Adoption of previous meeting minutes
Regular Council
Council will review the 2026 water budget presentation and proposed lease rates. The meeting includes discussions on drainage at 1 Phipps Street and the disposal of a 2010 Ford 3/4 ton and Vactor truck.
- By-law 2025-53 regarding Building Permit Fees
- 2026 Water Budget Presentation
- 2026 Lease Rates (AIR-25-075)
- Drainage report for 1 Phipps Street
- Staff report on 2010 Ford 3/4 ton and Vactor Truck
Regular Council
Gore Bay Council will consider approving the 2026 Rate Book, which includes fee increases for arena rentals and construction permits, and will discuss the Marina Financial Report. The meeting also includes the adoption of by-laws and a closed session.
- 2026 Rate Book: Arena rates increase 2%; construction permit renewal fees increase from $50 to $75
- By-law 2025-50: Amend Boards & Committees By-law
- By-law 2025-51: Regulate Employee Remuneration
- By-law 2025-52: Confirmatory By-Law
- Closed Session: Personal matters about an identifiable individual
Regular Council
The Gore Bay Council adopted several by‑laws, including appointing Stephanie Steele to fill a vacant council seat and authorizing new stop signs and an Emergency Information Officer. The council also directed a single‑source contract to Tulloch Engineering for a booster pump at the top of Borron and Phipps intersection, noting no impact on the tax budget. A confirmatory by‑law (2025‑45) received its final readings and was passed. The meeting concluded with routine procedural items and announcements.
- By‑Law 2025‑46 appoints Stephanie Steele as councillor for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term
- By‑Law 2025‑47 authorizes erection of stop signs
- By‑Law 2025‑48 appoints an Emergency Information Officer
- Single‑source contract to Tulloch Engineering for a booster pump at Borron and Phipps intersection (no tax impact)
- Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑45 receives first, second, and third readings and is passed
Regular Council
The council approved a purchase order for professional planning services not to exceed $54,269.25. Several zoning by‑laws were passed to increase senior‑housing density and lot coverage at 33A and 33B Meredith Street. A motion was adopted directing staff to halt any new water service connections, extensions, or users outside Gore Bay’s municipal boundaries. Another motion tasked staff with exploring options to restructure municipal boundaries, with a report due at the December 8 council meeting.
- Approve purchase order for JL Richards professional planning services up to $54,269.25
- Adopt By‑law 2025‑40 to permit 41.9 units/ha senior housing at 33A Meredith Street
- Adopt By‑law 2025‑41 to increase lot coverage to 38.82% and remove interior north side yard setback at 33A Meredith Street
- Motion restricting any new water service connections, extensions, or users outside Gore Bay boundaries
- Motion directing staff to explore municipal boundary restructuring; report due Dec 8
Public Meeting 2002-24OPA-25-001
The Town Council will review Official Plan Amendment No. 2022‑24OPA‑25‑001 submitted by Martian Properties Inc. for a semi‑detached senior‑housing development on Part Lot 3, east side of Phipps Street (sites #33A and #33B Meredith St.). A simultaneous Municipal By‑law Amendment (File No. 2022‑24ZBL‑25‑002) proposes to raise lot coverage from 30 % to 38.82 % and eliminate the 2.0 m side‑yard setback. Public representations and agency comments (MTO, Hydro, Ministry of Environment, First Nations) will also be considered.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 2022‑24OPA‑25‑001 for senior housing on Part Lot 3, east side of Phipps Street (#33A & #33B Meredith St.)
- Municipal By‑law Amendment File No. 2022‑24ZBL‑25‑002 to increase lot coverage to 38.82 % and reduce side‑yard setback to 0.0 m
- Parking requirement change per Planning Act Section 35.1 (from 2 spaces per unit to 1)
- Agency comments: MTO no concerns, Hydro no concerns, Ministry of Environment notes potential contamination and RSC considerations
- Public representations and mayor’s letter addressing archaeological and historical context
Public Meeting 2022-24ZBL-25-002
The Town Council will consider a Zoning By-law Amendment (No. 2022-24) for Part Lot 3, East Side of Phipps Street (#33A Meredith Street). The amendment seeks to increase the maximum lot coverage from 30% to 38.82% and reduce the interior north side yard setback from 2.0 m to 0.0 m for a proposed semi‑detached senior housing unit. The proposal includes a special provision and will be subject to a 20‑day appeal period and possible review by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Council will also receive a recommendation that the amendment is suitable and does not conflict with the Provincial Planning Statement.
- Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2022-24 to increase lot coverage to 38.82% and eliminate north side yard setback for senior housing on Part Lot 3, East Side of Phipps Street (#33A Meredith Street)
- Proposed semi‑detached dwelling designated for senior housing
- Amendment adds Special Provision R1‑10 to Zoning By-law 2022‑24
- Council must consider a 20‑day appeal period and possible Ontario Land Tribunal review
- Manitoulin Planning Board recommends the amendment as suitable and consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement
Public Meeting 2022-24OPA-25-002
The Town of Gore Bay council will consider an Official Plan Amendment to allow a senior housing development on Meredith Street with a density of 40.9 units per hectare, exceeding the current maximum of 35 units per hectare for the area.
- Official Plan Amendment 2022-24OPA-25-002 for senior housing
- Proposed rezoning from Core Commercial to Residential (Ri)
- Lot coverage increase from 30% to 37.9%
- Reduced interior side yard setbacks
- Municipal By-law Amendment 2022-24ZBL-25-003 proposed simultaneously
Public Meeting 2022-24ZBL-25-003
The Town of Gore Bay Council will consider a zoning by‑law amendment (No. 2022‑24ZBL‑25‑003) to rezone Part Lot 5, East Side of Phipps Street (#33B Meredith Street) from Core Commercial (C1) to Residential (R1). The amendment would increase lot coverage to 37.9% and reduce interior side‑yard setbacks to 1.5 m (north) and 0 m (south) for a proposed semi‑detached senior‑housing dwelling. The application is from Martian Properties Inc., represented by Kurtis Noble, and is linked to a simultaneous Official Plan amendment. Council will vote on the amendment at this meeting.
- Rezoning of Part Lot 5, East Side of Phipps Street (#33B Meredith Street) from Core Commercial (C1) to Residential (R1) zone
- Increase lot coverage from 30% to 37.9%
- Reduce north interior side‑yard setback from 2.0 m to 1.5 m
- Reduce south interior side‑yard setback from 2.0 m to 0.0 m
- Application submitted by Martian Properties Inc., agent Kurtis Noble, for a semi‑detached senior‑housing dwelling
Regular Council
Council will discuss motions to prohibit new water service connections outside town boundaries and explore restructuring municipal boundaries. The meeting includes decisions on professional planning services and property standards for 66 Meredith Street.
- Proposed contract for Professional Planning Services with JL Richards not to exceed $54,269.25
- Property Standards By-Law review for 66 Meredith Street
- Review of Splash N Go Proposal
- Four by-laws regarding Official Plan and Zoning amendments (2025-40, 2025-41, 2025-42, 2025-43)
- Delegation from Brad Wright regarding town expansion and water users
Regular Council
The council adopted the minutes from the August meetings and approved a contract to procure a 48 kWh generator for $36,729.00 plus HST through LAS Canoe Procurement. It also passed motions restricting new water service connections to within town limits and directing staff to explore restructuring municipal boundaries. Additional items included hiring a swimming instructor for 2026 and passing Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑39.
- Procure 48 kWh generator for $36,729.00 plus HST via LAS Canoe Procurement
- Resolution: no new water service connections outside Gore Bay boundaries
- Direct staff to explore options for restructuring municipal boundaries
- Recruit a qualified swimming lesson instructor for summer 2026
- Pass Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑39 (first, second, third readings)
Special Council
The council will confirm and ratify all actions taken at its August 20, 2025 meeting through By‑Law No. 2025‑38. The agenda also includes a disclosure of pecuniary interest, a closed session on personal matters, and an adjournment.
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Closed session on personal matters about an identifiable individual (Municipal Act §239(2)(b))
- Adoption of Confirmatory By‑Law No. 2025‑38 to ratify council proceedings
- Adjournment
Regular Council
The council authorized staff to proceed with buying and installing a generator for the municipal office, not to exceed $50,000. It directed Public Works to build a temporary wooden structure for the marina ramp and to reassess in the spring. The council declined to support WEST's request for a water connection and a fixed‑price agreement. It committed $5,000 annually for five years to St. Joseph’s Health Centre.
- Approve purchase and installation of generator and transfer switch up to $50,000
- Direct Public Works to construct temporary wooden marina ramp, using more than half reserves
- Reject WEST water service connection and fixed‑price agreement
- Commit $5,000 per year for five years to St. Joseph’s Health Centre ($25,000 total)
- Pass By‑law 2025‑33 authorizing signing of agreements
Special Council
The Gore Bay Town Council will open the meeting, disclose any pecuniary interests, and hold a closed session for personal matters concerning an identifiable individual and for litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. After the closed session, the council will consider By-law No. 2025-36, which confirms and ratifies all motions, resolutions and other actions taken at the meeting where no separate by-law was passed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Closed session on personal matters concerning an identifiable individual
- Closed session on litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
- Adoption of By-law No. 2025-36 to confirm and ratify council proceedings
Gore Bay Museum Board
The Gore Bay Museum Board adopted the 2025 budget with recommended changes. It passed a resolution to keep the Harbour Centre name while supporting a collaborative approach to additional signage and marketing. The board also discussed succession planning for the curator after 38 years of service. Standard procedural items such as disclosures and adoption of minutes were completed.
- Adoption of the 2025 budget with recommended changes
- Resolution to retain the Harbour Centre name and explore collaborative signage and marketing
- Discussion of succession planning for the museum curator after 38 years
- Disclosure of an indirect pecuniary interest by Treasurer Michael Lalonde
Regular Council
The council approved a $171,950 investment to complete critical safety and refurbishment work at the Gore Bay Arena for the 2025 season. It also authorized staff to replace the Marina pedestrian ramps at a cost not to exceed $30,000, using reserve funds. By‑laws appointing the Town Manager/Clerk and amending boards and committees were passed, and the council hired a Special Advisor as discussed in closed session.
- Marina ramp replacement authorized, cost capped at $30,000, funded from reserves
- Arena structural repairs approved, $171,950 investment, funded by grants and donation
- By‑Law 2025-30 appointing Town Manager/Clerk passed on first, second, and third readings
- By‑Law 2025-31 amending Boards & Committees passed on first, second, and third readings
- Hiring of a Special Advisor approved following closed‑session discussion
Gore Bay Museum Board
The Gore Bay Museum Board will adopt the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting and review the 2024 Draft Financial Statements. The board will also discuss the 2025 Budget and succession planning for the Curator position.
- Adoption of May 8, 2025 minutes
- Review of 2024 Draft Financial Statements
- Discussion of 2025 Budget
- Succession planning for Curator position
- Review of Harbour Centre rebranding request
Regular Council
The council will vote to hire a qualified planner as budgeted in 2025 and to approve an additional lot severance at the corner of Doc Strain Street and Wright Street. It will also extend the Royal Canadian Legion’s liquor licence for Canada Day and set summer hours for the Transfer Station beginning the second Monday of May 2026 and June 2 2025. The meeting includes adoption of Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑29 and a resolution not to support the Georgian Bay Geopark.
- Approve hiring of a qualified planner to support increased density in the CIP district (budgeted in 2025)
- Approve additional lot severance at the corner of Doc Strain Street and Wright Street
- Approve Royal Canadian Legion liquor licence extension for Canada Day (June 28‑29, 2025) and use of the town tent at 26 Phipps Street
- Approve Transfer Station summer hours starting the second Monday of May 2026 and June 2 2025
- Adopt Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑29 after first, second, and third readings
Regular Council
Council will review a report regarding the proposal to designate Georgian Bay and Manitoulin Island as a Geopark. The meeting also includes reviews of police service reports and various committee minutes.
- Discussion of Georgian Bay Geopark presentation to MMA
- Manitoulin Police Detachment Board reports for January to April 2025
- Manitoulin Planning Board notice of consent for Official Plan and Zoning Amendment
- Royal Canadian Legion request
- Confirmatory By-Law 2025-29
Waste Management Committee
The committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and address business arising from a delegation. The agenda includes a follow-up regarding a Senior Environmental Officer from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
- Delegation from Brendan O'Farrell, Senior Environmental Officer, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Transfer Station Committee
The Transfer Station Committee will discuss a proposal from W.E.S.T. for a long-term, fixed-price waste processing solution that converts 100% of waste into renewable energy. The proposal does not require upfront capital from the municipality and has a deadline for municipal participation of May 30, 2025.
- Discussion of W.E.S.T. proposal for waste-to-energy facility
- Deadline for municipal participation: May 30, 2025
- Adoption of February 25, 2025, meeting minutes
- Review of 2025 Transfer Station Budget
- Update on Blue Box Transition program
Regular Council
Council will discuss a grant application for water line development and service repairs. The meeting includes decisions on fire department cost recovery and agreements with Fire Marque Inc.
- Water Line Development & Service Repairs Grant Application
- By-law 2025-24 Authorizing Cost Recovery for Fire Department Response
- By-law 2025-25 Authorizing Agreement with Fire Marque Inc.
- Boron Street Ditching report
- Appointment of a Chief Building Official (By-law 2025-26)
Gore Bay Museum Board
The Gore Bay Museum Board will discuss the 2025 budget and succession planning. The board is also reviewing a proposal to rename the Harbour Centre to better reflect its use as a cultural and artistic hub.
- Proposed rebranding of Harbour Centre to 'The Island Artworks' or 'Gore Bay Artworks'
- Review of 2025 Budget with projected operating revenue of $78,815.00
- Discussion on succession planning
Regular Council
The Gore Bay Council is discussing a motion to explore merging with the Municipality of Gordon/Barrie Island and Township of Billings. The meeting also includes presentations on waste energy and fire indemnification, and the appointment of new deputy officials.
- Notice of Motion to explore municipal amalgamation with Gordon/Barrie Island and Billings Township
- By-law 2025-21 to appoint a Deputy Clerk
- By-law 2025-21 to appoint a Deputy Treasurer
- Request for approval to install spectator safety netting at Gore Bay Arena
- Spring Clean Up scheduled for May 19th to 23rd
Regular Council
The council adopted the March 6 and March 17 meeting minutes and approved the Destination Gore Bay Phase 2 marketing action plan. It passed By‑Law 2025‑08 to amend parking regulations, approved a $115,744 paving contract for Wright Street and Doc Strain Boulevard, and adopted by‑laws for fences and the Community Improvement Plan. Several other by‑laws and confirmatory motions were also passed.
- Approval of Destination Gore Bay Phase 2 Marketing Action Plan
- By‑Law 2025‑08 amendment to parking regulations (by‑law 2020‑28)
- Award of paving contract to GIP Interpaving Ltd for Wright St. and Doc Strain Blvd – $115,744 + HST
- Adoption of By‑Law 2025‑09 to erect and regulate fences
- Approval of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) By‑Law 2025‑19
Special Council
The Gore Bay Town Council will adopt By‑Law No. 2025‑15 to confirm and ratify all actions taken at its March 31, 2025 meeting. A closed session will be held to discuss labour‑relations or employee‑negotiation matters. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as opening, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and adjournment.
- Closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations
- Confirmatory By‑Law No. 2025‑15 to ratify council proceedings
- Opening of the meeting
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Adjournment
Regular Council
The Gore Bay Regular Council will adopt minutes from the March 6 and March 17 meetings and accept the consent agenda items. Staff reports include an amendment to By‑law No. 2020‑28 to establish parking regulations, a framework for a Community Improvement Plan, and a paving contract for Doc Strain and Wright Street. The council will vote on By‑Law 2025‑08 to amend parking regulations and on Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑14 before adjourning.
- Amendment to By‑law No. 2020‑28 – By‑Law 2025‑08 to establish parking regulations
- Paving contract for Doc Strain and Wright Street (Agenda Item AIR‑25‑027)
- Initial framework for a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the District (Agenda Item AIR‑25‑026)
- Funding of amortization and other estimated expenses for 2025 (Staff Report 6.1)
- Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑14 receives final readings and passage
Special Council
Council will consider and vote on awarding the construction services for the Downtown Revitalization Project to MCA Contracting Ltd for $2,390,919.41. The meeting will also consider Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑13 to ratify council proceedings. A closed session will be held for personal matters under Municipal Act section 239(2)(b). The council will adjourn after these items.
- Award construction contract to MCA Contracting Ltd for $2,390,919.41 (Downtown Revitalization Project)
- Approve Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑13 to ratify council actions
- Discuss budget and funding for Downtown Revitalization (total budget $3,188,520; funding gap $311,807)
- Closed session for personal matters per Municipal Act §239(2)(b)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the draft 2025 operating and capital budget for the Town of Gore Bay. The agenda includes a presentation of revenue sources, levy allocations, and proposed capital projects. A disclosure of pecuniary interest will be recorded before the meeting is adjourned.
- External levies: Policing $169,000; DSSAB Costs $165,133; Health Unit $52,468
- Downtown Revitalization Project – capital cost $2,736,900
- Paving of Doc Strain and Wright Street – $185,000 (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund)
- Kinney Street Bridge Rehabilitation – $25,000 (Canada Community‑Building Fund)
- ‘Destination Gore Bay’ marketing initiative – $20,000
Regular Council
Council will consider By-law 2025-11 to set tax ratios and rates for 2025. The meeting includes discussions on funding for 2025 amortization and estimated expenses, as well as reviewing the 2024 annual report for the water treatment facility.
- By-law 2025-11: Establish Estimates, Tax Ratios, and Tax Rates for 2025
- Staff Report AIR-25-023: Funding of Amortization and Other Estimated Expenses for 2025
- Ontario Clean Water Agency 2024 Annual Report for Gore Bay Water Treatment Facility
- Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB 4th Quarter Reports and 2025-2030 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan
- Closed session regarding trade secret, financial, or labour relations information
Transfer Station Committee
The Transfer Station Committee adopted prior minutes and reviewed the 2025 budget. It approved a wage increase for Transfer Station Attendants and recommended that councils award GFL a three‑year sole‑source waste and recycling transportation contract with two one‑year extensions. An operational update covered cleaning, safety lighting, camera study, entrance painting, new Sic Sox bins and a September 2 closure. The committee also received an informational report on the province‑mandated Blue Box transition effective Jan 1 2026.
- Recommendation to award GFL a sole‑source waste and recycling transport contract for three years plus two one‑year extensions
- Approval of wage increase for Transfer Station Attendants
- Presentation of 2025 Transfer Station budget with total net operating expenditures of $235,781.75
- Operational update: bi‑annual cleaning, new safety light, camera feasibility, entrance painting, addition of two Sic Sox bins, and closure on Sept 2
- Information report on Ontario’s Blue Box transition (no new 2025 costs, savings expected in 2026)
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Landfill Budget. The meeting includes a delegation from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
- 2025 Landfill Budget totaling $11,850.00
- Delegation from Brendan O'Farrell, Senior Environmental Officer, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Regular Council
Council will discuss and vote on by-laws to regulate fences and amend existing parking regulations. The meeting also includes a proposal to adopt an Official Plan Amendment for a Natural Heritage System Strategy.
- By-law 2025-09 to erect and regulate fences
- By-law 2025-08 to amend parking regulations (By-law 2020-28)
- By-law 2025-11 for Official Plan Amendment A-3 (Natural Heritage System Strategy)
- Fitness Centre Refresh: Phase 2 installation timeline
- Cinnamon Toast - Destination Gore Bay Marketing Initiative delegation
Regular Council
The Gore Bay Council meeting will adopt the January 13, 2025 minutes, approve a lease renewal with Canadian Yacht Charters Inc. through December 31, 2029, and approve the design and capital funding for the Kinney Street Bridge replacement. The council will also award a $70,000 contract to Cinnamon Toast New Media for the Destination Gore Bay marketing initiative and consider a by‑law amendment to remove a holding provision.
- Approve Kinney Street Bridge design, 50‑year option and capital investment (including $25k estimate for 2025 work)
- Award $70,000 marketing services contract to Cinnamon Toast New Media for Destination Gore Bay
- Renew lease with Canadian Yacht Charters Inc. from Jan 1 2025 to Dec 31 2029
- Amend By‑law 2024‑08 to remove holding provision (2025‑05 amendment)
- Approve all‑way stop at Main Street and Meredith Street after downtown revitalization
Regular Council
Gore Bay Council will discuss a site plan agreement for a Long Term Care Home, approve a replacement design for the Kinney Street Bridge, and consider an amendment to parking regulations. Staff will also present a timeline for a fitness centre refresh.
- Long Term Care Home: Approval of Site Plan Agreement
- Kinney Street Bridge: Approval of Replacement Bridge Design
- Amendment to By-law No. 2020-28: Parking Regulations
- Fitness Centre Refresh: Phase 1 Installation Timeline
- Canadian Yacht Charters (CYC) - Lease Agreement
Regular Council
The Gore Bay Council will appoint Dan Forrest and Taryn Strain to fill vacant council seats. It will adopt a 7.14% increase to water and sewer rates, raising the average household charge by $6.67 per month and adding a campground classification. The council will also approve a $1,400 donation plan, a permit for Rock Networks to install fiber broadband, and support zoning amendment applications for 13 Hall Street.
- Appointment of Dan Forrest and Taryn Strain as councillors (by‑law to formalize appointments).
- Approval of a 7.14% water/sewer rate increase ($6.67 per month) and campground classification in the 2025 Rate By‑law.
- Adoption of a $1,400 donation plan: $300 Christmas Food Basket, $500 Student Bursary, $300 Manitoulin Streams, $300 Gore Bay Food Bank.
- Permit approval for Rock Networks to install an Outdoor OLT for the Fiber Broadband Project.
- Support for two zoning amendment applications for 13 Hall Street, subject to town input.