{
 "city": "McNab/Braeside",
 "state": "ON",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/mcnabbraeside/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review waste site expansion plan and 2027 beach lease",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2026, to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a development and operations plan for the waste disposal site with a Stage 3 expansion, a lease for the Burnstown Beach and MCP Canteen for 2027, and new by-laws on employee conduct and a joint compliance audit committee. The meeting will also hear a delegation from The Longer Table Arnprior about food security initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/94775/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=228CF68F9F934B72A0481B505D9EC4D8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=814"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to delegate clerk duties for closed meeting on CAO role",
   "summary": "This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being a delegation of authority to appoint Gwen Dombroski, Clerk for the County of Renfrew, as Acting Clerk for the duration of the meeting. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the CAO/Deputy Clerk role. No other business items, by-laws, or delegations are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/94735/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=1D6B90AEC0684AC89CDED934E598E70E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=823"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "McNab/Braeside council holds routine meeting with no major decisions",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside held a regular council meeting on August 4, 2026, focusing on procedural items, correspondence, and routine reports. No significant decisions or new business items were adopted, and no zoning or financial matters were addressed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/94499/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=6272678A6E2F4B0196B4308EDBE477E4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=808"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Interim CAO/Clerk role in closed session",
   "summary": "Council will meet to discuss personal matters regarding the Interim CAO/Clerk role in a closed session. The meeting includes a proposal to appoint Gwen Dombroski, Clerk for the County of Renfrew, as Acting Clerk for the duration of the session to avoid a conflict of interest.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/93915/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2016%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C8F7721EE97943749F81C09F8BFCA5DF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=815"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on concrete slab replacement for White Lake Park rink",
   "summary": "Council is reviewing three options for the White Lake Park rink surface, ranging from a reinforced concrete slab to maintaining the current asphalt. They will also consider a request to waive a facility rental fee for a charity slo-pitch event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/93768/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=EDD56704B2ED4D4C8C3C10484C8E3C85",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=813"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting - 25 Jun 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": "Council weighs options for White Lake Park concrete rink slab replacement.",
   "summary": "Township Council will discuss a fee waiver request for an Ottawa Valley Slo-Pitch event and review options for replacing the White Lake Park ice rink surface. Staff report outlines three approaches for the rink slab, noting frost protection challenges with the existing foundation. Council will provide direction on which option to pursue and how to handle the rental fee waiver.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/93709/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Jun%202026%20-%20CANCELL.pdf?handle=668FA6882C8F4E15A1D731908031B9FC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=812"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Waste Diversion Sub-Committee - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/93621/Waste%20Diversion%20Sub-Committee%20-%20CANCELLED.pdf?handle=B0E133E2F0624CA2A83EC7D9393B7F6E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=811"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on River Road Estates subdivision agreement",
   "summary": "Council will consider authorizing a subdivision agreement for River Road Estates. Other decisions include awarding a tender for screened winter sand and extending contract limits for the Village of Braeside. Council will also vote on a procedural by-law and staff remuneration grid.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/93596/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5765FF1D437F42949B511FB14032B8CA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=807"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider deferral of Hisko zoning amendment for Nieman Drive",
   "summary": "Council will discuss several items including a requested deferral for a zoning by-law amendment on Nieman Drive, an urgent repair request for Stevenson Drive and Carmichael Side Road, a potential land disposition on Russett Drive, and a request for municipal support for Eastern Ontario high-speed rail advocacy. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters and litigation regarding Usborne Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/93214/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=495439A0A1834C948D4B9438853033D0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=806"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council meets in closed session for HR litigation and forensic audit",
   "summary": "This special council meeting is largely procedural and includes a closed session under the Municipal Act for litigation related to an HR matter and solicitor-client privileged advice on a forensic audit. No public items of business or by-laws are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92877/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=289C320318704B959328C200E87185ED",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=805"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Waste Diversion Sub-Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92795/CANCELLED%20-%20Waste%20Diversion%20Sub-Committee%20-%2020%20.pdf?handle=3B8373E061874AEBA10FEC571230A512",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=804"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Public Meeting Under the Planning Act",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning farm on Russett Drive for surplus dwelling lot",
   "summary": "Council holds a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a 38.44-hectare farm property on Russett Drive. The amendment would allow a reduced minimum lot size of 0.73 hectares for a surplus farm dwelling lot and 37.71 hectares for the retained farmland, with residential uses prohibited on the latter. The public may ask questions or submit comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92854/Public%20Meeting%20Under%20the%20Planning%20Act%20-%2019%20May%20.pdf?handle=6F04D4009D9441B7AE62D0BD47F5AF48",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=803"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on zoning by-law for Cloutier property on Nieman Drive",
   "summary": "Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment (By-Law #2026-29) to rezone the Cloutier property from Rural to Rural-Exception to permit up to five dwelling units. They will also receive updates on Kippen Road paving, a traffic calming request, and a pilot program to consolidate meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92856/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=4BC5EE7E03964E44994F96F917786F83",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=795"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "McNab/Braeside Council to decide on 2026 tax rates and road tenders",
   "summary": "Council is meeting to determine final 2026 property tax rates and award several infrastructure and vehicle tenders. The body will also consider a petition from residents requesting consultation on a pilot project that moved meeting times from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92562/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=88C6433ED4B14B9092FCFA39BDAB3E22",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=794"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Public Meeting Under the Planning Act",
   "headline": "Public meeting on rezoning Nieman Drive for 5-unit building",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside holds a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Nieman Drive. The applicant seeks to rezone from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Twenty-Two (RU-E22) to permit a residential building with up to five dwelling units. Supporting studies include a hydrogeological study, noise feasibility study, and wildland fire hazard assessment. Council will receive the report as information before a final decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92556/Public%20Meeting%20Under%20the%20Planning%20Act%20-%2005%20May%20.pdf?handle=C61F15747A074D89BDADC3767C583C44",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=802"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider social media conduct rules for officials",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will consider a proposed amendment to its Code of Conduct to add rules for social media use by elected officials. The agenda also includes the adoption of by-laws for a Kayakomat agreement and a policy on corporate services during an election.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92333/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=7BC81D571A674F9D94DC0841369219C3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=793"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Waste Diversion Sub-Committee",
   "headline": "Waste Diversion Sub-Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside scheduled a Waste Diversion Sub-Committee meeting for April 15, 2026. The agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91919/Waste%20Diversion%20Sub-Committee%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D070E6856B9C462FB39276CA4048FA30",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=800"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Waba Creek Bridge closure and traffic safety updates",
   "summary": "Council will review financial overviews for January and February 2026 and reports on the Waba Creek Bridge closure. The body is also considering traffic warning device enhancements at Highland Road and Stewartville Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92101/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=B09FD4436A194FD0B5C36F1CFD7740BC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=792"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Waste Diversion Sub-Committee - NO QUORUM",
   "headline": "No decisions made as meeting lacked quorum",
   "summary": "The Waste Diversion Sub‑Committee met on March 18, 2026, but did not have a quorum. Because quorum was not met, the meeting did not proceed to any business items. No approvals, discussions, or public questions were held, and the meeting was adjourned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/92213/Waste%20Diversion%20Sub-Committee%20-%20NO%20QUORUM.pdf?handle=146D8042A7E740C483129D1BCB424433",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=801"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 Budget By-Law and review Kayakomat agreement",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will adopt the 2026 Budget By-Law and confirmatory by-law for the March 17 meeting. The agenda includes reviewing an updated Kayakomat Agreement and a delegation of authority for the Clerk.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91898/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2017%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8A7206CF9A0C4CC69419DA0D7D234F4E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=791"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review 2026 draft budget with $8.58 M levy requirement",
   "summary": "The Special Council will discuss the Township's 2026 draft municipal budget, including the total levy requirement of $8,578,508 and the associated levy increase over 2025. It will also consider revised reserve balances and a forecasted payroll increase of $207,766. The meeting will present departmental budget requests and property assessment data before confirming the proceedings with By‑Law #2026‑16.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91765/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2012%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=C0AA181AD22A404B98CCB03C2407C228",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=798"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider Official Plan Amendment OPA 10 and local land‑use agreements",
   "summary": "The McNab/Braeside Council will discuss an Official Plan Amendment (OPA 10) for the Town of Arnprior and the Robert Scheel Award Drain. It will review two land‑use agreement by‑laws (AAS Farm to Family and AAS Valley Ag Festival). New business includes a request from the Men’s Shed to waive a facility rental fee and a request for support for fundraising at McNab Public School.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91708/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2003%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=7B37C9C4EC4A4941AE870B3C1BC9B66F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=790"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to confirm proceedings of the Feb 24, 2026 special meeting",
   "summary": "The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will adopt the agenda, hold a closed session on personal matters under section 239(2)(b), and pass a confirmatory by‑law to record the proceedings of this special council meeting. No other business, delegations, or by‑law items are listed for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91586/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=4E649EAA26654DB2B1893CC8A14E1F5E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=799"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Waste Diversion Sub-Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews waste management strategies and rural landfill capacity",
   "summary": "The Waste Diversion Sub-Committee will review a presentation on the Roadmap for Waste Unpacking and discuss a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy visioning workshop. The meeting agenda also includes a report on a Food Rescue Event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91508/Waste%20Diversion%20Sub-Committee%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=D79501B963B04034977D6A913E695037",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=797"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council adopts By-Law for Ontario Power Generation land use at Clay Bank Park",
   "summary": "The council will adopt two by‑laws, including a recreation reimbursement policy and a license agreement with Ontario Power Generation for land at Clay Bank Park. New business items include a municipal drain apportionment, a request for support of an Ontario Heritage Organization development grant, and land‑use agreements with the Arnprior Agricultural Society for two community centre sites. Staff reports on the public works and fire hall complex and the 2025 budget versus actuals will also be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/document/91504/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=EF6AFF75CFBE4872B34678E284BF51B5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=789"
  }
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}