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Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1503" }, { "date": "2026-09-09", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1524" }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1525" }, { "date": "2026-10-07", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1504" }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1539" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1505" }, { "date": "2026-11-12", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1540" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/213355/Council%20-%2012%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2EE9B77C54B24D7EB19B8FE7BED2586A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1523" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to hear three new zoning changes and three minor variance applications", "summary": "The Oro-Medonte Development Services Committee will hold public meetings and hearings to review three proposed zoning-by-law amendments and three minor variance applications. Residents may participate in person or electronically to provide input on land-use changes at 713 Woodland Drive, 490 Line 2 North, and 4145 Line 6 North, as well as three residential property proposals.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/213240/Development%20Services%20Committee%20-%2005%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=00C738F791944220B5D2FED179FC0A30", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1502" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Council following Development Services Committee", "headline": "Council to vote on three zoning changes for rural properties", "summary": "Oro-Medonte Council will decide on three zoning by-law amendments recommended by the Development Services Committee. The changes affect rural properties in South Orillia and Medonte, altering land-use rules for residential development.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/213242/Council%20following%20Development%20Services%20Committe.pdf?handle=2E1D74A328774784A592B15516D32494", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1545" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to approve rezoning of ten properties for short‑term rentals", "summary": "The Special Council will consider a Zoning By‑law Amendment Application (2026‑ZBA‑14) to rezone ten specific properties for Short‑Term Rental Accommodation as a secondary use. It will also vote on By‑law 2026‑073 to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System and By‑law 2026‑078 to regulate and licence short‑term rentals and bed‑and‑breakfast establishments. A closed‑session item will discuss solicitor‑client privileged litigation related to Official Plan appeals on short‑term rental policies.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/213041/Special%20Council%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5643F81DB6EF4DDAAEA3ED40970DA540", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1546" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council discusses growth strategy, water quality, and financial policies", "summary": "The Township of Oro-Medonte Council is reviewing several financial frameworks and project contracts. The agenda includes presentations on growth management and water quality monitoring, alongside discussions on reserve fund policies.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/212848/Council%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=4EA5FF4259634743B6A1B270021BF148", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1522" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council discusses transferring $11.49 million in MSC reserve funds", "summary": "The Township of Oro-Medonte is considering the transfer of Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) reserve balances to an investment account held in the legal name of Oro-Medonte Holdings Corp. This administrative action aims to align legal ownership and financial reporting for the corporation's assets. Council will also review a new MSC reserve fund framework.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/212850/Special%20Council%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=6FD8A93D278748B1B12ECF405F7298F1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1544" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to discuss litigation on short-term rental policies in closed session", "summary": "This is a largely procedural special council meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session to receive legal advice from the CAO and Director of Development Services regarding litigation affecting the municipality, specifically Official Plan Appeals concerning Short-Term Rental Accommodation policies. The meeting will also adopt a confirmation by-law for the proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/212491/Special%20Council%20-%2006%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=A9C73CD1600442ACB9C840F752F9CE8B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1543" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Council following Development Services Committee", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning change for 8698 Highway 12", "summary": "Council will consider a by-law to rezone a portion of land at 8698 Highway 12 from Agricultural/Rural to Agricultural/Rural with a site-specific exception, allowing a larger accessory building. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a confirmation by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/212256/Council%20following%20Development%20Services%20Committe.pdf?handle=7C2FEF072981416B8567ECEE18E93671", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1541" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": "Public meeting on zoning by-law amendment for Bartor Associates Ltd.", "summary": "The Development Services Committee will hold a public meeting for a proposed zoning by-law amendment (2026-ZBA-13) on Part Lot 27, Concession 6. Five public hearings for minor variance applications at various properties (4427 Line 9 North, 35 Robinson Street, 35 Tamarack Drive, 1170 Line 4 South, 2703 Foxmead Road) and two reports on zoning and variance applications will be considered.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/212254/Development%20Services%20Committee%20-%2002%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D2ADB7F5ABA848928BAC6D6850CC32CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1506" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to discuss short-term rental policy appeals in closed session", "summary": "The Special Council meeting consists primarily of a closed session to discuss legal matters. The focus of the private session is solicitor-client privilege regarding Official Plan appeals for short-term rental accommodation policies.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/212258/Special%20Council%20-%2002%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=7D963B69469C47E2891388D00ACA731A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1542" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Council", "headline": "Proposed changes to short-term rental licensing by-law", "summary": "Council will deliberate on proposed amendments to the Licensing By-law for Short Term Rental Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast Establishments. They will also hear a deputation from Mount St. Louis Moonstone Ski Resort requesting a letter of support for an Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance. Additionally, several information reports will be received, including a zoning by-law amendment for Craighurst GP Inc. and a draft plan of subdivision for Craighurst Crossing Southeast.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/211942/Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E0F3B5340F094F608D3CC501E8CF531A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1521" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to consider zoning changes to allow short-term rentals on 10 properties", "summary": "The Township is holding a public meeting to consider site-specific zoning by-law amendments for ten properties to permit short-term rental accommodations as a secondary use. This follows a settlement with appellants at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Staff also report on the process and an upcoming licensing by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/211805/Special%20Council%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B6DE05B9920A479CBDEF86E9630C36A1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1538" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to vote on expropriating land for drainage at Warminster Sideroad", "summary": "Council will discuss and vote on several items including investment governance direction, an official plan request for employment lands, and a by-law to expropriate land at 1922/1926 Warminster Sideroad for municipal drainage works. They will also consider establishing a Citizen of the Year advisory committee, updating the municipal alcohol policy, and setting user fees for Hawkestone Hall. A closed session will cover education, solicitor-client privilege, security, personal matters, land acquisition, and negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/211803/Council%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A45D0002DA194C1091E14F6149309423", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1520" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": "Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 776 Line 2 South", "summary": "The Development Services Committee will hold public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments and hear seven applications for minor variances and consents. Reports will be presented on official plan and zoning amendments for Morris Shelswell & Sons and the Ukrainian National Federation.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/211437/Development%20Services%20Committee%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A1354CB269984FB0BA2DAA7D40A1E7CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1501" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Council following Development Services Committee", "headline": "Council considers multiple official plan and zoning amendments for development projects", "summary": "Council will consider adopting several official plan amendments and zoning by-laws for development projects, including a Ukrainian National Federation branch and a gravel excavation company. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/211439/Council%20following%20Development%20Services%20Committe.pdf?handle=45A3CBDDA9FC4DC2B4BE8E54B18212A9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1537" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Cancelled - Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1519" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 tax rates and levy", "summary": "Council will consider adopting the 2026 tax rates and levies by by-law. Other business includes renewing a fire protection agreement with Springwater, amending the noise by-law, and discussing a provincial bill on building homes. A closed session will address legal matters related to short-term rental policies and a property at 2239 Lakeshore Road East.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/210595/Council%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DF9D9792D5D54396A5428CF7AA3AA533", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1518" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Development Services Committee", "headline": "Public meetings on five zoning by-law amendments and five minor variance applications", "summary": "The Development Services Committee is holding public meetings for five proposed zoning by-law amendments and consent applications, as well as public hearings for five minor variance applications. The committee will also receive reports on a temporary second dwelling application and several zoning amendment recommendations.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/210367/Development%20Services%20Committee%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E58C454D1ED9406CAFC0D22E2311ABF2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1500" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Council following Development Services Committee", "headline": "Council to decide on zoning changes for four properties", "summary": "Council will consider and potentially pass by-laws for zoning amendments at 400 Peter Street West, Concession 12 Part Lot 21, and 733 Line 14 North, as well as a temporary dwelling agreement at 6323 Line 6 North with a $20,000 deposit. A closed session will discuss litigation regarding a minor variance application at 2239 Lakeshore Road East.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/210369/Council%20following%20Development%20Services%20Committe.pdf?handle=55447BF844084385A73ECE296491D9BA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1535" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Traffic Safety Advisory Committee", "headline": "Traffic committee to discuss school zone speed limits, crosswalk", "summary": "The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend changes to school zone speed limits on Township roads (Line 11, Line 4, Line 5) and a flashing pedestrian crosswalk at Line 4 North and Highland Drive near the new school. They will also consider a 40 km/h speed limit proposal for Diamond Valley Drive and receive updates on Horseshoe Valley Road speed limit changes and a grant for speed cameras and traffic calming measures.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/210190/Traffic%20Safety%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2030%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A2B448B9877C442BBC8284B559751929", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1534" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to vote on new Remuneration and Expenses By-law for members and staff", "summary": "The Oro-Medonte Council will adopt the agenda, hear closed‑session items, and receive several reports including a recreational funding request from the City of Orillia and a security reduction request for the Forest Heights Subdivision project. A notice of motion will be considered to study extending the septic re‑inspection program to the Oro‑Moraine area. The council will also vote on By‑law 2026‑042, which updates remuneration and expense rules for council members, board appointees and employees.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/209895/Council%20-%2022%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D3DF5F59383940B39347EDCAA5051793", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1517" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Heritage Committee", "headline": "Heritage Committee to consider designating 4454 Line 5 North", "summary": "The Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee will discuss designating 4454 Line 5 North under the Ontario Heritage Act. They will also receive updates on the federal designation of the Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church and consider a resolution to extend heritage property designation deadlines. Other items include reports on 2981 Ridge Road West and the Owl Pen event.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/209897/Heritage%20Committee%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=88F64AED6C7C4E55914D49E756F771F1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1531" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider comments on City of Barrie Official Plan Amendment", "summary": "The Oro-Medonte Council will discuss proposed amendments to the City of Barrie Official Plan for annexed lands and consider a new by-law for the township's Emergency Management Program. The meeting also includes reports on short-term rental policy appeals and customer service updates.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/209583/Council%20-%2008%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=B414CDE2FAF14DCEB73AC25CE418DCCC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1516" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Council following Development Services Committee", "headline": "Council will adopt five zoning amendment by‑laws for properties across Oro‑Medonte", "summary": "The Oro‑Medonte Council will consider and vote on several by‑laws that amend zoning provisions for specific parcels, including 1865 Penetanguishene Road, 4223 Line 9 North, 245 Moonstone Road East, and two Official Plan amendments for Vicki Tree Wellness Inc. The agenda also includes adoption of the meeting agenda, approval of prior minutes, and a confirmation by‑law for the meeting proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/209394/Council%20following%20Development%20Services%20Committe.pdf?handle=F2A7943D23154E9E88E1ECB142C117B6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1532" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Human Resources Committee", "headline": "Human Resources Committee to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations", "summary": "The Human Resources Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. The committee will also discuss labour relations and employee negotiations in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/document/209390/Human%20Resources%20Committee%20-%2001%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=98C4FDC6858D43B190963EAE83805F49", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://oromedonte.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1533" } ] }