Marmora and Lake
Upcoming
Planning Meeting
The Planning Committee will consider several zoning amendments and land severance requests. Key discussions include a proposal for a semi-detached dwelling on Bursthall Street and various residential rezoning requests.
- Zoning amendment for a semi-detached dwelling on Bursthall Street (Habitat for Humanity)
- Rezoning of 783 Station Road from Recreational/Resort Commercial to Rural Residential
- Severance applications for 1026 Twin Sister Lakes Road with $1,200 parkland fees
- Severance and rezoning for Station Road and Centre Line Road properties
- Part lot control exemption for the Bursthall Street property
Council Meeting
Council will hear a delegation on the 2026/2027 insurance renewal, with total premiums rising from $208,823 to $227,291. Recommendations include increasing cyber liability limits to $2 million and implementing a user facility insurance program. Council will also fill a vacancy by appointing Bernie Donaldson as councillor and authorize recruitment for a Manager of Transportation Services. Other items include committee appointments and a bylaw amending committee assignments.
- Insurance renewal: property premium up 8.8% to $112,360; total premium $227,291
- Recommendation to increase cyber liability limit to $2M (additional $2,275 premium)
- Appoint Bernie Donaldson to fill council vacancy for remainder of term
- Approve updated job description and recruit Manager of Transportation Services
- Bylaw 2026-45 to amend committee appointments
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Special Council Meeting
Council will hold a special meeting, entering closed session to discuss fire chief applications and other personnel matters. After closed session, council will reconvene and pass a confirming bylaw to formalize decisions made.
- Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d) re Fire Chief Applications
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss ways to support local businesses and improve downtown appeal. The meeting includes a closed session to review individual business owner survey responses and a discussion on marketing and infrastructure improvements.
- Closed session to discuss individual business owner survey responses
- Discussion on creating a searchable business directory and 'shop local' campaign
- Review of parking signage and digital marketing support for businesses
- Planning for a Community Ambassador program
- Onboarding ideas for new committee members
Council Meeting
Council will decide on filling a vacant councillor seat by appointing a candidate from the 2022 election. They will also award a contract for rubber flooring replacement at the arena. Other decisions include a tax reduction request, town hall entrance repairs, and pausing Booster Park road access to develop a traffic plan.
- Fill council vacancy by appointing candidate from 2022 election
- Award arena floor replacement contract to Advantage Sport
- Approve tax reduction of $1,160.17 for 45 McGregor Lane
- Pause Booster Park road allowance access; develop traffic/parking plan for 2027 budget
- Approve Lions Club Canada Day parade road closure on July 1