Marmora and Lake public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Council of Marmora and Lake will consider a procedural bylaw to establish meeting rules and an Asset Management Plan 2025, which outlines a funding gap over the next ten years. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding labour relations and policy enforcement.
- Approval of Procedural Bylaw 2025-68
- Receiving Asset Management Plan 2025
- Closed session on labour relations and policy enforcement
- Receiving 2025 Traffic Sign Inspection Report
- Receiving Environmental Registry Ontario comments
Special Council Meeting
The Marmora and Lake Council will approve the meeting agenda, hold a closed session on personal and labour‑relation matters under the Municipal Act, reconvene in open session, and adopt By‑law 2025‑69 that formally confirms all actions taken at the special meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Approval of the agenda for the special regular meeting
- Closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2) for personal matters and labour relations
- Re‑convene in open session after the closed session
- Adoption of By‑law 2025‑69 confirming the proceedings of the meeting
- Adjournment of the meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a request for a minor variance to permit an accessory structure at 34 Jasper Crescent. A recommendation has been made to defer the decision until the applicant responds to a neighbor's claims that the application contains incorrect information.
- Minor Variance D13-07-2025: Request for 5.1% lot coverage, 0.3m setback, and 5.6m height for an accessory structure at 34 Jasper Crescent
Council Meeting
The council will consider two motions: one directing staff to report the balance owed by the Lion's Club and the total user fees waived under the new agreement, and another directing staff to reallocate the Memorial Building’s utility and phone expenses to the Library budget starting Jan 1 2026 and set up a reimbursement process. Delegations will provide updates on the Central Hastings Support Network transit service and on Hemson Consulting’s asset management plan. The meeting will also include a closed‑session for personal and labour‑relations matters and the confirmation of Bylaw 2025‑67.
- Motion: staff to report Lion's Club balance owed and waived user‑fee revenues (Motion 13.1)
- Motion: reallocate Memorial Building utility and phone costs to Library budget effective Jan 1 2026 (Motion 13.2)
- Delegation: Victoria Treverton (Central Hastings Support Network) – Transit Service Update
- Delegation: Andrew Mirabella (Hemson Consulting Ltd.) – Asset Management Plan Update
- Closed session: personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour‑relations/union update
Planning Meeting
The Planning Meeting will address three proposed zoning bylaw amendments to fulfill conditions of consent to sever applications. Council will also consider a minor variance application for a property on Jasper Crescent.
- Zoning Amendment 2025-61P: Tangamong Lake (LSR-2-h to LSR-10-h, LSR-11-h, and LSR-12-h)
- Zoning Amendment 2025-62P: 1542 Shanick Road (Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential)
- Zoning Amendment 2025-63P: 621 Cook Road (Recreational/Resort Commercial to Limited Service Residential)
- Minor Variance D13-07-2025: 34 Jasper Crescent
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting will approve its agenda, hold a closed session to discuss a performance review of an individual, reconvene in open session, and adopt By‑law 2025‑66 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings. The bylaw formalizes all actions taken at this meeting.
- Approval of the agenda for the Special Regular Meeting
- Closed session to address a performance review under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)
- Re‑convening in open session after the closed session
- Adoption of By‑law 2025‑66 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings
- Adjournment of the meeting
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to review the Ambassador Program and a draft business owner engagement survey. The session includes a discussion on 'Strong Towns' concepts and a year-end report.
- Ambassador Program banner locations at the arena, ball diamond, and landfill
- Draft Local Business Survey for business owner engagement
- Review of Strong Towns presentation slides
- Year End Report
- Closed session regarding committee membership and department updates
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss enforcing the Sign Bylaw in the Marmora downtown core and a rental fee waiver for Marmora Public School. Members will also consider motions regarding the Lions Club agreement and library occupancy costs.
- Recommendation to enforce Sign Bylaw 2011-47 in the downtown core of Marmora
- Request to waive rental fees for Lions Hall for Marmora Public School's annual turkey dinner
- Motion to report on Lions Club agreement balances and waived revenues
- Motion to reallocate Memorial Building utility and phone expenses to the Library budget
- Funding request from Heart of Hastings Hospice for the 2026 budget
Council Meeting
The council will consider hiring a consultant for a water rate study and approve a road closure for the Santa Claus Parade. Delegations will present information on a high-speed rail project.
- Authorize $25,400 for water rate study and financial plan
- Approve Santa Claus Parade road closure on December 6
- Receive presentation on Alto High Speed Rail Project
- Hear delegation from Alto regarding high-speed rail
- Receive library and CHSN board minutes for information
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the Strategic Communications Plan for the Community Ambassador Program, review a Phase 1 list of local business owners for engagement, and consider a Strong Towns presentation. No formal motions are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as staff reports and a closed‑session segment.
- Review of the Community Ambassador Program Strategic Communications Plan (pages 9‑13)
- Presentation of Business Owner Engagement Phase 1 list (page 14)
- Strong Towns presentation slides (pages 15‑19)
- Staff reports (agenda item 6)
- Closed‑session discussion (agenda item 8)
Council Meeting
The Council will review a structural assessment of the Shanick Bridge and a proposed bylaw to update vehicle load limits. Other agenda items include the 2024 consolidated financial statements audit and a 2023 road needs study.
- Bylaw 2025-58: Proposed load limits for Shanick Bridge (13 tonnes for single-unit, 24 tonnes for two-unit, and 32 tonnes for trains)
- Delegation from Baker Tilly regarding the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements Audit
- Proposal to allow Royal Canadian Legion Branch 237 to install a Fallen Soldier crosswalk on Forsyth Street
- Proclamation declaring March 1st-8th, 2026, as International Women's Week
- Review of the 2023 Road Needs Study report
Special Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Special Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss strategic planning for the Community Ambassador Program. The discussion will cover communications, tactics, timelines, and potential cost estimates.
- Community Ambassador Program strategic planning
Council Meeting
The Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake will discuss municipal office holiday hours, the 2026 meeting schedule, and a new Planning Services Agreement with Hastings County. The body is also deciding on several service contracts for winter sand and fuel.
- Contract award to Danford Construction Ltd. for winter sand at $15.90 per tonne
- Two-year fuel contract award to W.O. Stinson & Son Ltd. for $149,787.50 per year
- Approval of Planning Services Agreement between Hastings County and Marmora and Lake
- Proposed closure of Municipal Office from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026
- Road closure request for Forsyth Street on October 31, 2025, for Trunk & Treat
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 Community Ambassador Program budget and the Marmoraton sign unveiling. The body is recommending that Council direct staff to enforce Sign Bylaw 2011-47 regarding obsolete business signs in the downtown core.
- Recommendation to enforce Sign Bylaw 2011-47 and AMPS Bylaw 2022-08A for obsolete signs
- Discussion of 2026 Community Ambassador Program Budget
- Review of obsolete signs at 2, 25, 29, 35, and 36 Forsyth St.
- Discussion of Business Owner Survey
- Marmora and Lake CIP Program
Special Council Meeting
The Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake will meet for a special session. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss union negotiations and personnel matters.
- Closed session regarding union negotiations update
- Closed session regarding department update
- Closed session regarding performance review
- Bylaw Number 2025-55 to confirm meeting proceedings
Council Meeting
The council will direct staff to prepare a court application to officially register ownership of the Marmora Common Cemetery and approve a draft agreement with the Lions Club. Staff will also report on options for repairing the Mag's Landing Boat Launch for the 2026 budget.
- Marmora Common Cemetery ownership application
- Lions Club agreement to sign
- Mag's Landing Boat Launch repair options
- Scarecrow Festival road closure on Forsyth Street
- Bylaw 2025-53 to amend committee appointments
Planning Meeting
The Planning Committee will receive and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2025‑51P that rezones Lots 7 & 8 on Station Road from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential‑Holding. It will also consider Severance Applications B34/25 & B35/25 at 2297 Centre Line Road, including a $2,400 cash‑in‑lieu of parkland payment and required road widening. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda, prior minutes, and confirming bylaw 2025‑52P.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2025‑51P – rezoning Station Road Lots 7 & 8 (Concession 6) from MA to RR‑H
- Severance Applications B34/25 & B35/25 – 2297 Centre Line Road, with $2,400 cash‑in‑lieu of parkland
- Requirement for road widening along the frontage of the severed and retained lands
- Requirement for safe site entrances and brush removal on the severed lands
- Confirming Bylaw 2025‑52P – formal confirmation of the Planning Meeting proceedings
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an approach to building prosperity presented by Norm Van Eeden Petersman of Strong Towns. The committee will also review updates on the Ambassador Program and street signs.
- Delegation from Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns, regarding 'Building Lasting Prosperity'
- Review of Ambassador Program updated draft promotional material
- Review of street sign updates
- Proposed acceptance of the resignation of Member Patrick Houle
- Discussion of a Business Owner Survey
Council Meeting - 05 Aug 2025 RESCHEDULED
The Marmora and Lake Council will consider awarding a contract for roof repairs at the Parks & Recreation Garage and will vote on a bylaw to sell industrial land to EMCON Services Inc. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation.
- Contract award for Parks & Recreation Garage roof replacement at 14 Bursthall Street
- Bylaw 2025-49 to sell 4.0 acres of industrial land to EMCON Services Inc.
- Council to deny facility fee waiver request for Marmora Martial Arts Club
- Closed session to discuss potential litigation
- Approval of minutes from previous meetings
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will consider a sign update for municipal streets and the installation of a sign for the Marmoraton Mine. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and a discussion of the Community Ambassador Program ideas. Staff will present reports on economic development topics such as EV charger installation.
- Street signs update (2025-07-30 Sign Update)
- Marmoraton Mine sign installation (2025-07-30 Marmoraton Mine Sign)
- Community Ambassador Program ideas (Business arising from minutes)
- EV charger installation (Staff report)
- Approval of agenda and minutes
Special Council Meeting
Council will decide which insurance broker to hire for the 2025/2026 municipal policy after staff reports two proposals that would save approximately $90,000. The current policy expires on July 30, 2025, requiring a waiver of the standard procurement bylaw to finalize the decision.
- Staff recommendation to waive Procurement Bylaw 2012-037
- Two insurance proposals from Whitley Newman and McDougall Insurance
- Proposed savings of approximately $90,000 for the 2025/2026 policy
- Current municipal insurance policy expires July 30, 2025
- Council Chambers/YouTube hybrid meeting on July 29, 2025
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two minor variance applications. One seeks to legalize an existing carport at 353 High Shore Road, and the other proposes a new residential dwelling at 183 River Heights Road.
- MV2025-05: Legalization of a carport at 353 High Shore Road with reduced front, side, and waterbody setbacks
- MV2025-06: Construction of a residential dwelling at 183 River Heights Road with a 13-metre front yard setback
- MV2025-06 condition: Requirement for a development agreement to implement a Species at Risk Habitat Assessment for the Mottled Duskywing
- MV2025-06 condition: Requirement for a geotechnical assessment to identify potential karst features
Council Meeting
Council will receive a report and direct staff to opt‑in to the SPARC program and enter a planning service agreement with Hastings County for all municipal planning services. It will also approve $4,000 from the Cemetery Reserve and $5,000 from the General Reserve for restoring three monuments in Marmora Common Cemetery, and a $1,522.82 tax reduction for 1178 Deloro Road. Additional items include a request for municipal ice‑storm assistance, a declaration of municipal significance for the Marmora Agricultural Society’s 135th fair, and the adoption of two fire‑related bylaws.
- Opt‑in to Hastings County’s SPARC program and planning service agreement (Item 9.6)
- Approve $4,000 from Cemetery Reserve and $5,000 from General Reserve for cemetery monument restoration (Item 9.2)
- Approve $1,522.82 tax reduction for 1178 Deloro Road (Item 9.3)
- Declare Marmora Agricultural Society’s 135th fair (Aug 1‑3, 2025 at 28 Victoria Street) of municipal significance (Item 11.4)
- Adopt By‑law 2025-45 to appoint an interim municipal fire chief (Item 12.1)
Planning Meeting
The Planning Meeting will address a proposed zoning amendment for 607 Malone Road and a severance application for 783 Station Road. Council will also review two minor variance requests.
- Zoning Amendment 2025-43P: Rezone 607 Malone Road from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential and Marginal Agriculture Exception No. 9
- Consent File B28/25: Severance application for 783 Station Road including a $1,200 cash-in-lieu-of-parkland payment
- Minor Variance MV2025-05: 353 High Shore Road
- Minor Variance MV2025-06: 183 River Heights Road
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 28 meeting and discussed draft promotional materials for the Ambassador Program. Staff presented a report on May's economic development activities, including new business openings and the Marmoraton Mine sign project.
- Approval of May 28, 2025 EDAC minutes
- Review of Ambassador Program draft promotional material
- Discussion on Town Murals/Signs
- Staff report on May 2025 Economic Development
- Presentation on Strong Towns Community Action Lab
Council Meeting
The council will consider and approve a cost‑sharing agreement and the Cost Sharing MOA Execution Bylaw (2025‑42) to operate a Household Hazardous Waste Depot with neighboring municipalities. It will also request activation of the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program for damages from the March 28‑30 ice storm and receive reports on recycling transition, asset management planning, and the CAO status. The council will receive a road‑closure request for the Canada Day Parade.
- Approve cost‑sharing agreement and bylaw 2025‑42 for Household Hazardous Waste Depot
- Request activation of Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program for ice‑storm damages
- Receive Recycling Transition Update report
- Receive Asset Management Plan Update report
- Receive CAO Status Update report and road‑closure request for Canada Day Parade
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss several transportation and infrastructure projects, including road surfacing and traffic light repairs. The meeting also includes the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and updates on municipal facilities.
- Contract to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for surface treatment on Centre Line Road and Jennison Road for $398,873 plus HST
- Contract to Danford Construction Ltd. for crushed stone supply for $351,975 plus HST
- Traffic light repairs and equipment purchase at Highway 7 and Forsyth Street totaling $55,766.48 plus HST
- Roof replacement and health and safety repairs for the Parks & Recreation Garage at 14 Bursthall Street
- Bylaw 2025-38 to appoint ADR Chambers Inc. as Integrity Commissioner
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will decide on two minor variance applications. One request is for a garage at 8 North Hastings Avenue with reduced interior yard setbacks and increased lot coverage. The other is for an accessory building at 112 Fish Hook Lane with a smaller setback and larger floor area. Both applications are recommended for approval.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting
- Receipt of Hastings County and Crowe Valley Conservation Authority comments for both applications
- Approval of Minor Variance MV2025-03 for a garage at 8 North Hastings Avenue
- Approval of Minor Variance MV2025-04 for an accessory building at 112 Fish Hook Lane