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The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations, specifically regarding the CAO position and a transportation services staffing matter.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/45495/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=186CAA789D8440EA836B11D67E58CD9B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=566" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting - 19 Aug 2026 - CANCELLED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=526" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold closed session on CAO resignation", "summary": "This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss the CAO's resignation under the Municipal Act. The council will also consider a confirming bylaw (2026-55) to formalize the meeting's decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/45398/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2940E6E1A7AE47A99D415F7E6B97B741", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=565" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=561" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendments for 149 and 150 Gemm Lane", "summary": "The Planning Meeting will hold public hearings and consider two zoning bylaw amendments for properties on Gemm Lane. These changes are intended to fulfill conditions of Consent to Sever File No. B7/26.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/45089/Planning%20Meeting%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5385CCA7AB0340968852FB2FD8AEE2F5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=491" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers $166,334.98 loan for landfill track loader", "summary": "The Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake will meet to discuss financial audits and election compliance. The body is deciding on a debenture to fund heavy equipment and the establishment of an election audit committee.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/45263/Council%20Meeting%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=E4E29908B8BA43DCAB2CC523A3BDFAD6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=511" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold closed session on Transportation Services Manager", "summary": "This special meeting is limited to a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters and labour relations related to Transportation Services Manager applications. No other substantive business is conducted in open session.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/45014/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=B4C1E3C8CA3540E68187E016BE568D08", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=559" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review local business survey results and introduce new staff", "summary": "The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the results of a local business survey and an ambassador program. The meeting includes introductions for new members and the Community Development & Communications Officer.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44768/Economic%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20Meeting.pdf?handle=91091FD46130447BA46F1DF17F903B83", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=525" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to confirm proceedings from a closed session meeting", "summary": "The Special Council Meeting will convene in a closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations, specifically regarding Fire Chief interviews. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to confirm the proceedings of the meeting via Bylaw 2026-47.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44693/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=3873587910604A38A8BA7A720CE21CA6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=557" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Meeting", "headline": "Marmora and Lake Council to review multiple zoning and severance applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44552/Planning%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=926CD5C4FE7C42F1B10A2655FEA967CE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=490" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on insurance renewal with 8.8% property premium increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44640/Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5A3288EFD11D4D9396229C6E39C70BA6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=510" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council discusses fire chief applications in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44245/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=4A6F6A2A851242908FAD3A7DCFCCF4F5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=554" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review business owner survey and local engagement strategies", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44073/Economic%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20Meeting.pdf?handle=3929D1570BC9405588796F65FC0B6EC6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=524" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to fill vacant seat and award arena floor contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/44019/Council%20Meeting%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=2AAF02D064654162B7637E6182C560BA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=509" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Meeting - 16 Jun 2026 - CANCELLED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=489" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning two lots at 2297 Centre Line Road", "summary": "Council is considering a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone two severed lots at 2297 Centre Line Road from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential. A public hearing will be held before the vote. The rezoning is required to fulfill a condition of prior consent-to-sever approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43698/Planning%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=9A6813B1B50A47BEA3AB7F9AD0B50AFB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=488" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider a bylaw granting authority during election‑year restricted acts", "summary": "The council will review a draft bylaw that would delegate authority for restricted acts during a municipal election year. Staff reports also include plans for Town Hall office renovations, a temporary boat launch access on Booster Park Road, an updated Fire Chief job description and recruitment, and an event permit for the Marmora Agricultural Society Food Festival. The meeting will adopt minutes from the May 19 session, confirm the meeting bylaw, and hold a closed‑session segment.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43820/Council%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D590696E8C8044BDA2733300014D1476", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=508" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review local business survey results and consider new member appointments", "summary": "The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss findings from the second round of the local business survey, covering challenges like staffing and marketing. They will also consider appointing three new members to fill vacancies and hear updates on the Ambassador Program and a Hastings County podcast.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43596/Economic%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20Meeting.pdf?handle=8C792C66A31242B4975F0ADBD6982493", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=523" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Planning Meeting - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=487" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council adopts procedural bylaw and approves multiple event permits", "summary": "The council will vote on adopting Bylaw 2026-32, a new procedural bylaw for meetings, and on Bylaw 2026-34 confirming the May 19 meeting minutes. It will also consider event permits for a Demolition Derby, Retro Fest, Country Jamboree and the Scarecrow Festival, each requiring a $5 million liability insurance certificate. A request for a temporary access launch on Booster Park Road will be presented for staff direction.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43533/Council%20Meeting%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C95BFC4F77AC4DB8A91F53F96F321F06", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=507" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to award $1.1M in road contracts and review closed meeting findings", "summary": "Council will vote on awarding two road maintenance contracts totaling over $1.1 million and receive a report on a closed meeting investigation into a facility agreement. The meeting also includes a notice of motion regarding seasonal load restrictions on Highway 14.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43283/Council%20Meeting%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=482D36513C4F467B959E2DE1E7EA01E0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=506" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on Gemm Lane lot severance and rezoning", "summary": "Council will consider a consent application to adjust the property line at 150 and 149 Gemm Lane, including a rezoning of the retained lands. The proposal includes a $1,200 cash-in-lieu of parkland payment and requires all taxes paid before consent. Other business includes approving previous meeting minutes and a confirming bylaw.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43125/Planning%20Meeting%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=4A7F6443BE454B29A4AB1BA25CA46900", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=486" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on variance for oversize 34 Jasper Cres garage", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide on a minor variance application for 34 Jasper Crescent. The applicant seeks relief from zoning bylaws to permit an already-built accessory structure (garage) that exceeds lot coverage, front yard, side yard setback, and height limits. Conditions include registering an easement for the portion encroaching on the neighboring property.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/42834/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D15756AEA7464CBCAE7971AF9FBC8447", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=545" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve $166,334.98 borrowing bylaw for new landfill track loader", "summary": "The Marmora and Lake Council will vote on two bylaws: one establishing a policy for municipal resource use in elections, and another authorizing a 10‑year loan of $166,334.98 to purchase a 2025 John Deere track loader for the landfill. The meeting also includes approval of a community music event on the sand dome property at North Steenburg Lake Road for August 15, 2026, pending a $5 million liability insurance certificate. Additional items are a staff report denying Mr. Sagle’s utility‑billing request and the adoption of minutes from the April 7 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/43011/Council%20Meeting%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=5397B5AB20314235B3745772056CC5AC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=505" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Planning Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendments for two Jennison Road properties", "summary": "The Planning Meeting will address two proposed zoning bylaw amendments to recognize deficient frontage and area for properties on Jennison Road. Council will also consider a minor variance application for 34 Jasper Crescent.", "agenda_url": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/document/42832/Planning%20Meeting%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D2D0E28AC2F74C17ADAD2E2518A41A71", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://marmoraandlake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=485" } ] }