Ignace public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of Council
Council will meet to review the 2021 audited financial statements and the Ignace Cemetery Trust presented by MNP. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss internal financial matters with monetary value.
- Presentation of 2021 Audited Financial Statements by MNP
- Review of Ignace Cemetery Trust draft
- Closed session regarding internal financial matters pursuant to Section 239 (2) (j)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will hear delegations from Northern Waterworks and the Ignace Youth Club, then consider several administrative reports requiring approval. Key decisions include a CUPE collective bargaining memorandum of understanding, procurement of a hydrovac, and funding requests for school skills kits and arena debit terminal. The meeting also includes updates on OPP cost recovery, snowmobile club tax rebate, and procedural by-law.
- CUPE 87-11 Collective Bargaining MOU (SR-25-337) requiring Council approval
- Procurement of Hydrovac (SR-25-336) – capital equipment purchase
- Ignace School request for funding to create Skills Ontario Competition kits (SR-25-328)
- Debit terminal for arena canteen and special events (SR-25-333)
- Update on OPP cost recovery billing model (SR-25-331)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss the Mayotte–Agimak Terrace subdivision, review a forensic audit, and plan for the 2026 budget. The meeting includes public hearings and consent agenda items.
- Mayotte–Agimak Terrace subdivision and residents' petition
- Forensic audit report
- 2026 budget planning and strategic priorities
- Public Hearings (zoning and other matters)
- Ignace Otters Snowmobile Club tax exemption request
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and a bylaw amending cemetery fees. The meeting includes public delegations from the Ignace Golf Course and residents regarding a subdivision.
- By-Law 37.2025 to amend cemetery fees
- Deputation: Ignace Golf Course
- Deputation: Tree buffer preservation petition
- Consent agenda items
- Fire department reports and recruit update
Special Meeting of Council
The council will conduct a facilitated brainstorming session to review long‑term strategic priorities and upcoming capital projects that will shape the 2026 budget. No formal decisions or motions will be made; the discussion will inform a strategic plan and budget draft to be presented at a future meeting. Topics include the township's mission, vision, values, the 2019‑2024 Community Strategy, potential grant funding, and the township's share of project costs.
- Facilitated brainstorming session on long‑term strategic priorities and capital projects for the 2026 budget (no decisions)
- Review of Township mission, vision & values
- Review of the 2019‑2024 Community Strategy
- Discussion of potential grant funding and township share of project costs
- Discussion of the 2026 budget structure
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace will discuss a new by-law for Fire Department Specific Response Cost Recovery. Council is also reviewing requests for municipal support from the Ignace Youth Club and funding for the Four Season Quilters.
- Adoption of the Fire Department Specific Response Cost Recovery By-law
- Ignace Youth Club request for support to acquire Emmanuel Anglican United Church Property
- Four Season Quilters request for Youth Training Initiative funds
- Update on house demolition at 345 Front Street
- Community Well Being Fund Review
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider adjusting the township office opening time from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., approve utility and property tax write-offs, and dispose of surplus equipment. A by-law to merge two properties at 112–114 Graver Street and a quote for waterline leak detection also require a vote. Reports from the fire department, bylaw officer, public works, and planning are presented for information.
- Township Office Hours – Adjustment from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Opening
- Township Utility Charges – Write Offs
- Township Property Taxes – Write Offs
- Ignace Otters Snowmobile Club – Write Off Taxes
- Application to merge properties at 112 and 114 Graver Street (By-law 33.2025)
Regular Meeting of Council
This regular meeting includes decisions on selecting a tourism entity to receive 50% of the Municipal Accommodation Tax, demolishing a house at 345 Front Street, and expanding town office hours. A delegation requests a rent adjustment for the Ignace Cornhole League. Council will also consider by-laws and hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Delegation: Ignace Cornhole League rent adjustment
- Report and decision on demolition of house at 345 Front Street
- Report on selecting a tourism entity for 50% of Municipal Accommodation Tax
- Report on expanding Town Office hours
- By-law to affirm authority for by-law enforcement officer (30.2025)
Emergency Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to approve administrative corrections to the Water and Wastewater Charges Policy accompanying By-Law 26.2025. The corrections ensure the document accurately reflects water rates approved in 2024 and a 10% wastewater fee increase effective August 2025.
- Approval of corrected Water and Wastewater Charges policy (SR-25-268)
- 10% increase to wastewater fees over 2024 rates effective August 2025
- Single Family Residential fixed water fees: $619.43 yearly / $51.62 monthly
- Single Family Residential fixed sewer fees: $380.64 yearly / $31.72 monthly
- Water and wastewater consumption rates set at $3.89 and $2.14 per cubic meter respectively
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will meet to approve by-laws regarding water and wastewater services, delegate authority to staff, and hear from a regional food distribution association. The meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning matter on Pine Street.
- Public hearing for 616 Pine St zoning file B-2025-002
- By-law 26.2025 for Water and Wastewater
- By-law 27.2025 Delegation of Authority By-law
- Delegation from Regional Food Distribution Association
- White Otter Days 2025 Financial Report
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will consider By‑Law 24.205 to adopt the 2025 municipal budget and set property tax rates. Administrative items include approval of a Silver Tops NOHFC Phase 2 application, engineering services for wastewater‑treatment plant upgrades, a community well‑being grant for a Kubota tractor for the Ignace Snowmobile Club, and an Emcon request to extend 600‑amp power into the industrial area. The meeting also includes the usual approval of the agenda, minutes, a consent agenda, and a closed‑session discussion of pending land and legal matters.
- By‑Law 24.205 to adopt the 2025 budget and set tax rates
- Silver Tops NOHFC Application for Phase 2
- Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades
- Community Well‑Being Grant Application for Ignace Snowmobile Club – Kubota tractor
- Emcon request to extend 600‑amp power into the industrial area
Special Meeting of Council
Council will review a revised 2025 Municipal Budget with total revenues and expenditures of $10,895,100.00. The proposal includes a 3% increase to the municipal tax levy and a 10% increase to wastewater user rates.
- Proposed 3% increase to municipal tax levy over 2024 rates
- Proposed 10% increase to wastewater user rates
- Revised 2025 Municipal Budget totaling $10,895,100.00
- Discussion of Municipal Accommodation Tax as a revenue source
- Discussion of special services tax levies for municipal water and sewer services
Regular Meeting of Council
The council will consider a notice of hearing for File No. B-2023-001 to sever 311 Davy Lake Road. A separate hearing notice will be issued for 808 Cedar Street. Other agenda items include routine approvals, presentations, contract awards, budget review, and by‑law revisions.
- Public hearing notice for severance of 311 Davy Lake Road (File No. B-2023-001)
- Public hearing notice for 808 Cedar Street
- Award of contract for Davey Lake Road resurfacing
- Approval of 2025 Ignace budget
- Revisions to proposed By‑Law 18.2025 – Remuneration & Travel Expenses
Regular Meeting of Council
This regular meeting includes presentations from OPP and Emcon Services, administrative reports on the fire department, a possible float plane purchase, and procedural by-law updates. Council will vote on several items requiring approval, including a 2026 municipal election voting system, free dump days, school graduation bursaries, and community well-being grants for an EarlyON centre and a library 3D printer. Two by-laws are up for consideration: one establishing hosting project reserves and another on remuneration and travel expenses.
- Presentation by Ontario Provincial Police - Inspector Dereck McLean
- Economic Impact and Benefit Report from Emcon Services Inc.
- Proposed Free Dump Days (Report SR-25-217)
- By-Law 17.2025 - Hosting Project Reserves
- By-Law 18.2025 - Remuneration & Travel Expenses
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Ignace Township Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with a closed session held under Section 239 (3.1) for educational or training purposes. No public decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting includes approval of agenda, confirmatory by-law, and adjournment.
- Closed session for educational/training purposes (no public discussion of business)
- Procedural items only: call to order, agenda approval, declarations, confirmatory by-law, adjournment
Regular Meeting of Council
At this regular meeting, the Township of Ignace Council will hear delegations on a transitional housing study and an aerodrome feasibility study, both presented by Loomex. They will also consider three by-laws: one governing council proceedings, one establishing reserve funds for the hosting agreement, and one amending remuneration and travel expense rates. Additionally, Council will address several administrative matters including reallocation of NORDS funding for Davey Lake Road, a review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, and appointment of a new recruit.
- Delegation on Loomex transitional housing study
- Delegation on Loomex aerodrome feasibility study
- By-law 17.2025 to establish reserve funds for the hosting agreement
- By-law 18.2025 amending council and staff remuneration, travel expenses, and per diems
- Official Plan and Zoning By-Law review process
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace council meeting will review several administrative items that require approval, including proposed increases to water and sewage rates and to refuse collection and landfill fees. The council will also consider by‑laws to appoint a new treasurer and a new clerk, and will hold public hearings that include zoning matters.
- Water & Sewage Rate Increase (document SR-25-190)
- Refuse Collection and Landfill Fee Increase (document SR-25-191)
- By‑Law 14.2025 – Appointment of Treasurer
- By‑Law 15.2025 – Appointment of Municipal Clerk
- Public Hearings (includes zoning and other matters)
Special Meeting of Council
The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The primary scheduled activity is a closed session for the purpose of educating or training members.
- Closed session for member education and training
Regular Meeting of Council
This regular meeting includes decisions on fire department remuneration and a station study by Loomex Group, a police services board appointment, and policies on water freezing and electronic signs. Council will also receive reports on recreation, public works, and the treasurer, and hear delegations from Northwest Sewage and EMCON. A closed session is scheduled for land disposition, legal matters, and finance discussions.
- Ignace Fire Department Remuneration of Wages
- Loomex Group Fire Station Study for Ignace Fire Department
- Police Services Board Appointment
- Water Freezing on Municipal Infrastructure report
- Electronic Sign Policy and next steps
Special Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will hold a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session for member education or training.
- Closed session for member education and training
Regular Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council will review capital expenditures for Programmable Logic Controllers at the water treatment plant. The meeting includes presentations from the Ignace Youth Club and Glencore Canada Corporation, as well as a closed session to discuss land acquisition and disposition.
- Capital expenditure for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) at the Ignace WTP
- Presentation by Glencore Canada Corporation regarding Mattabi Stakeholder
- Review of the 2024 Annual Drinking Water Report
- Closed session regarding land file updates and land disposition
- Notice of motions regarding business licences and remuneration By-Law 49.2024
Special Meeting of Council
This is a procedural special meeting of council. The only substantive item is a closed session held under Section 239 (3.1) for the purpose of educating or training members, with no business decisions being made. No public hearings, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda.
- Closed session for education/training under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act
Special Meeting of Council
The council will review and vote on By‑Law 06.2025 that creates a Primary Public Safety Answering Point (P‑PSAP) services agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police at a rate of $0.561 per capita per year. The agreement would cost the township an amount calculated as $0.561 multiplied by the 1,206 residents served. The meeting also includes a 2025 Budget Operational Workshop to examine capital and operating expenditures, and a motion to confirm By‑Law 07.2025.
- By‑Law 06.2025 – Primary PSAP Services Agreement with OPP at $0.561 per capita per annum (population 1,206)
- Requirement to sign the P‑PSAP agreement and provide a by‑law or band council resolution by Dec 1 2024
- By‑Law 07.2025 – Confirmatory by‑law to ratify council proceedings
- Agenda Item 7.1.1 – 2025 Budget Operational Workshop reviewing capital budget, 2024 actuals, cost trends, and resident comments
- Closed session to discuss confidential trade‑secret or commercial information
Special Meeting of Council
Council is conducting the first of four budget meetings to determine 2025 capital projects and operational expenditures. The body is also considering travel for the Mayor and CAO to a nuclear conference in Vienna and awarding an engineering contract for recreation centre renovations.
- Proposed travel for Mayor and CAO to the IAEI International Conference in Vienna on May 27, 2025
- Proposed contract award to TBTE for Community Recreation Centre engineering services
- Funding requests for Ignace Otters Snowmobile Club, Ignace Skating Club, Ignace Youth Club, and Ignace Minor Hockey
- Potential 2025 capital projects including a new firehall, aerodrome refurbishments, and street lighting on Davey Lake Road
- Proposed purchase of a new loader to replace a 1991 model
Emergency Meeting of Council
The Township of Ignace Council is convening an emergency meeting. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to receive a legal update subject to solicitor-client privilege.
- Closed session for legal update pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f)
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will receive a post-decision update from the Hosting Team regarding the nuclear waste project, consider a multi-purpose machine purchase, approve the Finance Committee terms of reference, and decide on five Community Well Being Fund requests from local clubs. Other items include reports from recreation, treasurer, and public works.
- Hosting Team Update (post-decision) – SR-25-157
- Multi-Purpose Machine purchase – SR-25-159
- Finance Committee Terms of Reference – SR-25-156
- Community Well Being Fund request – Ignace Minor Hockey – SR-25-152
- Community Well Being Fund requests for Ignace Youth Club, Skating Club, and Otters Snowmobile Club – SR-25-153, SR-25-154, SR-25-155
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will vote on approving interim pre-budget expenditures, a legal service agreement for a regulatory process, increased costs from the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), and a funding application from the Ignace Ski Club under the Community Well Being Fund. The agenda also includes reports from the fire department and CAO, a consent agenda with correspondence on OPP billing and provincial policy updates, and a closed session for land and legal matters.
- Interim Expenditures for Pre-Budget Approval
- Legal Service Agreement for Regulatory Process
- KDSB Increased Costs
- District of Kenora Home for the Aged
- Community Well Being Fund application by Ignace Ski Club
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Ignace Township Council consists mainly of procedural items, including a closed session under solicitor-client privilege to discuss a human resources matter. The open portion covers agenda approval and confirmatory by-law. No public decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privileged advice on an HR matter