Blind River public meetings in 2024
97 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation is meeting to adopt previous minutes, hear a staff report on 2024 project achievements, and consider nominees for the EDCO 2025 organization. The agenda also includes correspondence and new business items.
- Adoption of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff report: BRDC Project Achievements 2024
- Staff report: EDCO 2025 nominees
Budget Committee
The Blind River Budget Committee is meeting on December 16, 2024. The agenda document contains no specific items, proposals, or decisions. No contracts, rezoning, or ordinance items are detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural only.
Special Council Meeting - Finance
The Town Council will meet for a special session regarding finance. The Treasurer is scheduled to present the Town of Blind River Asset Management Plan 2024, which includes various departmental strategies.
- Presentation of the Enterprise Asset Management Plan 2024
- Transportation Asset Management Plan
- Drinking Water System Asset Management Plan
- Waste Water System Asset Management Plan
- Stormwater, Fleet, Building, Fire, and Parks and Recreation Asset Management Plans
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee is meeting to review reports from the Director of Facilities and Community Services. The discussion focuses on the 'December in Blind River' initiative and a 2024 wrap-up guide.
- Report on 'December in Blind River'
- December 2024 Wrap Up Guide
- 2024 Community Services Monthly Report
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2025 Winter Maintenance Plan and a public services report. The body will also receive status updates on the new water intake and Huron Street reconstruction.
- Winter Maintenance Plan for the 2024-2025 Season
- New Water Intake and Huron Street Reconstruction weekly status reports from Tulloch Engineering
- Public Services Report dated December 11, 2024
Water and Wastewater Committee
The committee will meet to review previous minutes and receive public presentations. Scheduled presenters include PUC, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health.
- PUC Presentation
- Tulloch Engineering presentation
- Algoma Public Health presentation
- Adoption of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Protective Services Committee
The Blind River Protective Services Committee is scheduled to meet on December 10, 2024. The agenda package is available for viewing.
- Meeting scheduled for Dec 10, 2024
- Agenda package available for viewing
Public Meeting - Planning
Town Council is holding a public meeting to discuss three planning applications. The body will review requests for title validation and a minor variance for specific properties.
- Application for Validation of Title for 48 Hamilton Avenue (VT2024-001)
- Application for Validation of Title for 48 Hamilton Avenue (VT2024-002)
- Application for Minor Variance for 84 Indiana Avenue (V2024-008)
Council Meeting
This regular meeting includes consideration of a by-law to reduce council size from seven to five members, adoption of 2025 user fees, a waste management contract bid, and several planning applications. The council will also discuss the More Homes Built Faster Act, photo radar enforcement, and closed session items regarding labour relations and litigation.
- By-Law #24-78: Council composition reduction from 7 to 5 members
- By-Law #24-76: 2025 User Fees
- Minor variance application for 84 Indiana Avenue
- Validation of title application for 48 Hamilton Avenue
- Waste management contract bid acceptance
Special Council Meeting
The Blind River Town Council will consider confirming By-Law 24-75. No other substantive items are listed. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as declarations of interest and a closed session.
- Confirm By-Law 24-75 (attachment: 24-75 Confirming By-Law December 3'24.pdf)
Public Information Session
The Town Council is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation from the Treasurer on proposed 2025 municipal user fees. Attachments include draft fee schedules, an updated landfill expansion cost estimate, and a water distribution system expansion concept cost estimate. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and public input.
- Presentation on 2025 Municipal User Fees including draft schedules
- Updated Landfill Expansion Cost Estimate
- Draft Blind River water distribution system expansion concept cost estimate
- Proposed 2025 Municipal User Fees document for public review
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting consists primarily of a closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations. The only public business is the adoption of Confirming By-law 24-74. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session under Section 3.1 for labour relations/employee negotiations
- Confirming By-law 24-74 (December 2, 2024)
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Blind River Corporate Services Committee will discuss pre-zoning municipally owned lands, governance restructuring, and the voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board election. Financial reports on taxes and water receivables as of September 2024 will be reviewed. New reserves for the Town Hall and the Public Works salt/sand storage facility are proposed, along with an asset management update.
- Pre-zoning of municipally owned lands
- Governance restructuring opportunity
- 2026 municipal and school board election voting method
- Taxes receivable as of September 30, 2024
- New reserves for Town Hall and PW salt/sand storage facility
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation will meet to review and potentially approve the 2023 audited financial statements presented by the treasurer. Other agenda items include adoption of previous meeting minutes and correspondence for action and information. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Review of 2023 audited financial statements by the treasurer
Council Meeting
Blind River Town Council will consider adopting by-laws regarding a 9-1-1 answering point agreement and a deeming by-law for Nadon Avenue. The meeting also includes updates on administrative projects, the Santa Claus Parade, and funding for Handi Transit and the Mobile Crisis Response Team.
- By-Law #24-70: Agreement for OPP Primary Public Safety Answering Point (9-1-1)
- By-Law #24-71: Deeming By-law for 29 and 27 Nadon Avenue
- By-Law #24-72: Memorandum of Understanding with Blind River Sno Riders
- Handi Transit Bus Purchase and Victim Support Grant funding
- Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant
Budget Committee
The Blind River Budget Committee will review proposed 2025 municipal user fees and fee schedules, consider a recreation fee comparison study, and receive an updated cost estimate for the landfill expansion project. A resolution to adopt the 2025 proposed user fees is also on the agenda.
- Proposed 2025 Municipal User Fees (Treasurer report)
- Draft Schedules 2025 Municipal User Fees
- Recreation Fee Comparisons report
- Updated Landfill Expansion Cost Estimate including draft concept cost estimate
- 2025 Proposed Municipal User Fees Resolution
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee of Blind River, Ontario, is meeting on November 14, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content with no detailed items such as rezonings, contracts, or ordinances. No decisions or discussions are identifiable from the agenda text.
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee will discuss a proposed bylaw to enhance diversion of recyclable materials, proposed changes to excess soil regulation, and updates on waste disposal issues in shared collection areas. The committee will also receive project updates from Tulloch Engineering on the New Water Intake and Huron Street Reconstruction.
- Proposed bylaw supporting enhanced diversion of recyclable materials
- Proposed changes to excess soil regulation
- Update on waste disposal issues with shared collection areas
- Project update on New Water Intake and Huron Street Reconstruction
Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss administrative reports from September and October 2024. The body will also consider requests to rescind and amend specific mutual aid by-laws.
- Request to rescind By-Law 15-73 Mutual Aid - Twp of North Shore
- Request to review and amend By-Law 1897-2003 Mutual Aid Agreement - Fire Protection Schedule A
- Director of Protective Services report for September 2024
- Director of Protective Services report for October 2024
Special Council Meeting - Finance
This special meeting focuses on financial matters. Council will hear a presentation from KPMG regarding the 2023 audited financial statements and consider the treasurer's report on final 2023 reserve transfers.
- Public presentation by KPMG on 2023 audited financial statements
- Administrative report from treasurer on 2023 final reserve transfers
- Consideration of reserve transfer policy (Operating Surplus Deficit Policy)
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Blind River Corporate Services Committee will review pre-zoning of municipally owned lands and financial reports on taxes and water receivables for September 2024. The meeting will also address a request from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the 2023 Financial Information Return.
- Pre-zoning of municipally owned lands
- Taxes receivable report for September 2024
- Water receivables report for September 2024
- Financial Information Return request from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund FIR deadline extension from Ministry of Finance
Public Meeting - Planning
The Town Council will meet on Monday, October 21, 2024. The agenda includes a planning application V2024-007 for a minor variance at 333 Leisure Bay Road. Council will review the attached technical report for the application. The meeting will end with a resolution to adjourn.
- Minor variance application V2024-007 for 333 Leisure Bay Road (technical report attached)
Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss several new by-laws, including a new Entrance By-Law and a final reading of the Enbridge Gas Inc. franchise agreement. The meeting also includes a minor variance application for 333 Leisure Bay Road and a request to waive the November 15 paving prohibition.
- By-Law #24-67: New Entrance By-Law and Driveway Culvert Policy
- By-Law #24-11: Final reading of Enbridge Gas Inc. Franchise Agreement
- Minor Variance application V2024-007 for 333 Leisure Bay Road
- Request to waive policy prohibiting paving after November 15
- Deeming applications for 39 and 37 West Street, 8 Percell, 64 and 62 Youngfox, and 7 and 5 Mountain Glen
BRDC
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Community Services Committee
The Blind River Community Services Committee will consider several updates, including the Vyrn Peterson Pavilion, the Sidock Gazebo project, the Healthy Aging Fair, and the Blind River Pickleball Club's 2025 plans. A key item is the submission of a grant application for the Community Centre Rejuvenation project slated for 2025. The meeting also includes routine reports and public presentations.
- Vyrn Peterson Pavilion update
- Sidock Gazebo project update
- Healthy Aging Fair summary
- Blind River Pickleball Club 2025 planning
- Community Centre Rejuvenation 2025 grant submission
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee will meet on October 9, 2024 to hear public presentations and review several administrative reports. The agenda includes a review of the revised Driveway Culvert Policy 4.2 and the introduction of Entrance By‑Law 24‑XXXX. The committee will also receive weekly status reports on Huron Avenue from Tulloch Engineering and a landfill operations briefing from Kresin Engineering. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Review of Driveway Culvert Policy 4.2 revision (draft attached)
- Introduction of Entrance By‑Law 24‑XXXX (draft attached)
- Tulloch Engineering weekly status reports for Huron Avenue (reports dated 20240908, 20240923, 20240927)
- Kresin Engineering landfill operations meeting agenda (dated 04 Oct 2024)
- Public Services Report – October 9, 2024 (attached)
Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee agenda for October 8, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.
Budget Committee
The Blind River Budget Committee will review the 2025 Operating Budget and proposed municipal user fees. The meeting includes updates on budget variances, software upgrades, and various administrative reports.
- Review of 2025 Operating Budget and proposed user fees
- Budget increase for Cloudpermit E-Permitting system
- Budget increase for Cemetery Software
- Report on Photo Radar Speed Enforcement
- Discussion on Landfill Waste Diversion through wood shredding
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation will meet to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. This item is scheduled for a closed session.
- Closed session regarding an offer to purchase land
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Blind River Corporate Services Committee will discuss several administrative items, including a procedural by‑law amendment, an amendment to the Signing Authorities by‑law, and the AMO‑LAS Water & Sewer Warranty Program. The meeting will also cover updates on taxes receivable for August 2024, water receivables for August 2024, and a grant application update.
- Procedural By‑law Amendment
- Signing Authorities By‑law Amendment
- AMO‑LAS Water & Sewer Warranty Program
- Taxes Receivable – August 2024
- Water Receivables – August 2024
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation is meeting to review corporation updates and the September 2024 budget. The body will also discuss a property listing on Causley Street and a land purchase offer in a closed session.
- Causley Street Listing
- BRDC Budget Update September 2024
- Resignation and election of directors
- Closed session regarding an offer to purchase land
Council Meeting
The Blind River Town Council is meeting to discuss administrative reports, public presentations, and several proposed by-laws. Key items include the regulation of short-term rentals and updates to municipal user fees.
- By-Law #24-60 to license, regulate, and govern short-term rentals
- By-Law #24-57 to establish municipal user fees for 2024
- By-Law #24-58 and #24-59 to amend Fire Department and Firearms by-laws
- Proposed budget increase for aggregate crushing operations
- Discussion on photo radar speed enforcement and lithium-ion battery regulations
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee will review several administrative reports from the Director of Facilities and Community Services. Discussions include updates on the Visitor's Centre, Lake Matinenda Landing, and MTO sessions for seniors.
- Industry feature for Visitor's Centre
- Lake Matinenda Landing Report
- Seniors MTO Sessions in Blind River
- Rural 2 Rural report
- 2024 upcoming projects overview
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Infrastructure Services Committee is reviewing several administrative reports regarding municipal services. Discussions include waste management planning, battery collection registration, and updates on engineering projects.
- New Water Intake & Huron Street Reconstruction weekly status reports
- Boulevard Beautification By-law
- Blind River Municipal Waste Management Plan EA Report
- Battery Collection Site Registration
- SaniDump Update Report to August 31, 2024
Protective Services Committee
The Blind River Protective Services Committee will review administrative reports for June‑August 2024, including lithium‑ion battery safety and photo‑radar speed enforcement. It will discuss three by‑law amendments: establishing a fire department (By‑Law 23‑16), updating the firearms by‑law (By‑Law 21‑66), and licensing short‑term rentals (By‑Law 24‑XX). Public presentations will also be heard before the meeting is adjourned.
- Amend By‑Law 23‑16 to establish a fire department
- Amend Firearms By‑Law 21‑66
- Regulate short‑term rentals via By‑Law 24‑XX
- Consider photo radar speed enforcement program
- Review Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS)
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Corporate Services Committee agenda for August 27, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed.
Infrastructure Services Committee
The agenda for the Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on 2024-08-14 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or discussions recorded. No concrete agenda items are provided in the document.
Public Meeting - Planning
Town Council will hold a public meeting to discuss a planning application. The session focuses on a request for a minor variance regarding a specific property.
- Minor Variance application V2024-006 for 927 Cataract River Road
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The agenda for the Blind River Corporate Services Committee on July 30, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without substantive proposals or decisions.
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting is scheduled for the purpose of educating or training council members. The session is designated as a closed session.
- Closed session for member training
Council Meeting
The Blind River Town Council is meeting to discuss various administrative reports, budget modifications for sidewalks and street scanning, and several new by-laws. The session includes reviews of municipal policies and infrastructure project updates.
- Huron Street Reconstruction and New Intake Phase 1 Tender Award
- By-Law #24-49: Temporary Borrowing for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades
- By-Law #24-50: FedNor Funding Agreement for Water Study
- Amendments to 2024 Municipal User Fees
- By-Law #24-48: Deeming application for 37 & 39 West Street
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee will review several administrative reports regarding public services. Discussions include a water and sewer warranty program, a scrap purchase agreement with AIM Recycling, and landfill diversion through wood shredding.
- AMO-LAS Water & Sewer Warranty Program discussion
- AIM Recycling Agreement and Scrap Purchase Agreement
- Landfill waste diversion via construction wood shredding
- Waste disposal issues with shared collection areas
- SaniDump update to June 30, 2024
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Corporate Services Committee will review administrative reports and draft municipal policies that govern council meetings, key access, public donations, and animal control. These items establish rules for municipal operations and public fund management. The agenda is primarily procedural and contains no public hearings or capital project approvals.
- Draft Key Holder Policy
- Council Donation Policy and draft donation schedules
- Procedural by-law amendment for the council meeting schedule
- Draft Memorandum of Understanding for animal control
- Follow-up report on 2023 tax sale properties
Special Council Meeting
The Blind River Town Council is holding a special meeting on June 24, 2024, to hear a delegation from the Mississauga First Nation regarding Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda consists primarily of standard procedural boilerplate and a resolution to adjourn, with no substantive policy decisions, contracts, or rezonings scheduled.
- Delegation by Mississauga First Nation on Truth and Reconciliation
- Presentation attachment: Golfingcommittee_presentation_20240619.pdf
- Standard procedural items (call to order, declarations of pecuniary interest)
- Resolution to adjourn
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation will meet to review staff reports and previous minutes. The agenda includes a mid-year project summary update from the Director of Facilities & Community Services.
- Mid-Year Project Summary Update from the Director of Facilities & Community Services
- Adoption of the March 21, 2024 minutes
Budget Committee
The Blind River Budget Committee will review a mid-year budget update that includes variance reports and receivables data for taxes and water. Members will discuss proposed amendments to the 2024 Municipal User Fees By-law and draft schedules for 2025 fees. The meeting also covers administrative updates on vacant home tax policy, vacant lot utility rates, capital sidewalks, street scanning budget modifications, and pre-engineering work for the Dawsey culvert. A closed session will address land acquisition and labour relations.
- Mid-year budget update with variance reports and receivables data
- Proposed amendments to the 2024 Municipal User Fees By-law
- Draft schedules for proposed 2025 municipal user fees
- Updates on vacant home tax policy and vacant lot water/sewer rates
- Capital project reviews including sidewalk construction, street scanning budget modifications, and Dawsey culvert pre-engineering
Council Meeting
The Town Council is reviewing several proposed by-laws regarding signage, vacant buildings, taxi exemptions, and burning. The agenda also includes a rezoning and official plan amendment for 247 Causley Street.
- Rezoning and Official Plan Amendment: 247 Causley Street
- By-Law #24-38: Deeming application for 123 Robb Rd. & 125 Robb Rd.
- By-Law #24-41: Sign By-Law Amendment
- By-Law #24-42: Vacant Buildings By-Law
- By-Law #24-43: Taxi By-Law Exemption
Public Meeting - Planning
The Town Council is reviewing several planning applications. These include a minor variance request for Lake Matinenda and two separate requests regarding 247 Causley Street.
- Minor Variance application: V2024-005 Lake Matinenda - S-1528
- Official Plan Amendment application: OP2024-001 247 Causley Street
- Zoning Amendment application: ZBL2024-001 247 Causley Street
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee will review administrative reports regarding community awards and local club updates. The agenda includes the adoption of previous minutes and a call for declarations of conflict of interest.
- Senior of the Year Award report
- Rotary Club of Blind River update
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Infrastructure Services Committee is reviewing several administrative reports regarding public services, road resurfacing, and new permit implementations. The committee will also receive updates on engineering projects and watermain path locations from Tulloch Engineering.
- 2024 Road Resurfacing Update
- New Regulations Related to Locate Requests effective May 1, 2024
- Implementation of Road Cut and Road Occupation Permits
- Tulloch Engineering Project Update List
- Georadar watermain path location at 3 sites
Water and Wastewater Committee
The committee will meet to review previous minutes and hear public presentations. Scheduled presenters include the PUC, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health.
- PUC Presentation
- Tulloch Engineering presentation
- Algoma Public Health presentation
Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee is reviewing several proposed changes to local by-laws. The meeting includes discussions on amendments regarding burning and signs, as well as a new item concerning vacant buildings.
- Burning By-Law Amendment
- Sign By-Law Amendment
- Vacant Buildings By-Law
Council Meeting
The Town Council is reviewing several property applications including lot additions and minor variances. The meeting also includes discussions on website software, well rehabilitation, and new service agreements.
- Lot addition application for 48 & 50 Hamilton Ave
- Lot addition application for 48 & 36 Hamilton Avenue
- Minor variance applications for 300 Leacock Street, 65 Woodward Avenue, 69 Woodward Avenue, and 307 Woodward Ave
- 2024 Well Rehabilitation project
- By-Law #24-35: Product Care Association of Canada lighting services agreement
Public Meeting - Planning
The Town Council is reviewing several planning applications. These include two applications for consent on Hamilton Avenue and four applications for minor variances at various residential addresses.
- Application for Consent: 48 Hamilton Avenue and 50 Hamilton Avenue
- Application for Consent: 48 Hamilton Avenue and 36 Hamilton Avenue
- Application for Minor Variance: 300 Leacock Street
- Application for Minor Variance: 65 Woodward Avenue
- Application for Minor Variance: 69 and 307 Woodward Avenue
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The provided document contains only procedural software information and does not list any specific business items for the Corporate Services Committee meeting.
Council Meeting
The council will review administrative reports regarding tiny homes, brownfield incentives, and insurance renewals. Agenda items include temporary borrowing for Huron Street reconstruction and the consideration of by-laws for dock reconstruction and community centre rentals. The meeting also includes a public presentation concerning Shirvon Park.
- Temporary borrowing for Huron Street reconstruction (lake intake and STP upgrades)
- By-Law #24-32: Matinenda Dock Headwall Reconstruction Agreement
- By-Law #24-33: DanceWorks Community Centre Rental Agreement
- Review of Live Streaming of Council & Committee Meetings Policy
- Public presentation regarding Shirvon Park turtle information
BRDC
The provided document contains only software interface elements and metadata fields. No specific business, proposals, or decisions are listed for the Blind River, Ontario meeting.
Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee will review the April 2024 Director of Protective Services report. The CAO/Clerk will also present information regarding Property Standards Hearing Committee appointments and a vacant building report.
- Property Standards Hearing Committee appointments and hearing process
- Vacant Building Report
- Director of Protective Services April 2024 report
Community Services Committee
The provided document contains only software interface elements and metadata fields from an electronic agenda system. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in this text.
Infrastructure Services Committee
This document for the Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on May 8, 2024, consists entirely of empty template fields with no listed business. No proposals, votes, or public hearings are recorded in this text. Because the provided record is incomplete, no specific decisions or resident impacts can be detailed from it.
- No substantive agenda items are listed in the provided document.
Council Meeting
The provided document contains only software interface elements and empty headers. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in the text.
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
This meeting consists primarily of procedural matters, including the adoption of previous minutes. The committee will also review an administrative report regarding a Live Streaming Policy for Council and Committee meetings.
- Live Streaming Policy - April 2024
- Adoption of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes
BRDC
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are recorded in this text.
Council Meeting
The council will review proposed 2024 tax rates and various agreements, including street scanning services and sidewalk improvements. Discussions are also scheduled regarding pickleball fees and beer gardens for Community Days. A public presentation about Shirvon Playground is on the agenda.
- By-Law #24-25: 2024 Tax Rates
- Agreement with CityLogix Inc. for StreetScan Service
- Agreement for Visitor Centre Sidewalk Improvements by JI Enterprises
- Amendment to Traffic By-Law 21-67 regarding Hanes Ave parking
- Review of pickleball area fees
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee will review administrative reports regarding pickleball area fees following council direction. This includes a comparison of fee structures from Elliot Lake, Thessalon, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and Espanola.
- Review of Pickleball Area Fees
- Comparison of regional recreation fees
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Infrastructure Services Committee meeting consists primarily of procedural items and administrative reports. The committee will review the April 2024 monthly report from the Director of Public Services.
- Director of Public Services Monthly Report
Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee will review requests to amend Traffic By-Law 21-67 and approve Fortification By-Law 24-XX. The meeting also includes administrative reports for February and March 2024.
- Amendments to Traffic By-Law 21-67, including a no parking request for Hanes Ave
- Review and approval of Fortification By-Law 24-XX
- Administrative reports for February and March 2024
Council Meeting
The Blind River Town Council will review several proposed by-laws, including agreements for arena roof repairs and the Trans Canada Trail. The meeting also includes updates on water and sewer rates for vacant lots and committee reports regarding municipal policies.
- Agreement for arena roof repairs with Mike Moore Construction
- Trans Canada Trail Boom Camp Trail agreement
- Proposed water and sewer rates for vacant lots
- Appointment of a Municipal Weed Inspector
- Review of Anti-Racism and Conflict of Interest policies
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The committee will review administrative reports regarding the Anti-Racism and Dress Code policies. It will also receive updates on tax and water receivables and discuss 2024 water and sewer rates for vacant lots.
- 2024 Water and Sewer Rates for Vacant Lots
- Delegation of Authority By-Law review
- Conflict of Interest Policy update
- Anti-Racism Policy report
- Tax and water receivables reports
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation is reviewing a request for fountain repairs. The Treasurer will present documentation including an estimate from Fountain Place Co. Ltd.
- Fountain Repair Request with an estimate from FOUNTAIN_PLACE_CO._LTD
Council Meeting
The Blind River Town Council will review several administrative reports, including a severance application for 34 and 36 Huron Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on police services board appointments and a petition regarding lab closures in Sault Ste. Marie. Additionally, the council will consider a by-law for borrowing funds to support major infrastructure projects.
- Severance application for 34 and 36 Huron Avenue
- By-Law #24-18 regarding borrowing for Huron Street Lake Intake and STP Upgrades
- Appointment to the Blind River Detachment Police Services Board
- Road closure request for Blind River Community Days 2024
- Review of 2023 Council Remuneration
Public Meeting - Planning
The Town Council is reviewing a planning application for consent regarding 34 Huron Avenue and 36 Huron Avenue. The meeting includes a technical report and conditions for consent related to this request.
- Application for Consent: 34 Huron Avenue and 36 Huron Avenue (C2024-001)
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee will review administrative reports regarding Shirvon Park, including an engineering letter and a turtle report. The committee will also consider the adoption of minutes from the January 11, 2024, meeting.
- Shirvon Park Engineering Letter
- Shirvon Park Turtle Report
- 240674 Shivron Park Reclamation - 2024
- Adoption of January 11, 2024, minutes
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee will review several administrative reports, including the February Public Service Report and monthly PUC action items. The agenda also includes a presentation on sidewalk scans and an engineering project update list.
- Sidewalk Scans and Sidewalk Condition Index Review
- Tulloch Engineering Project Update List
- February Public Service Report
- Monthly TWNBR/PUC meeting action items
Water and Wastewater Committee
The committee will meet to review previous minutes and host several public presentations. Scheduled presenters include the PUC, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health.
- PUC Presentation
- Tulloch Engineering presentation
- Algoma Public Health presentation
Protective Services Committee
The provided agenda text consists only of procedural software interface elements and boilerplate. No specific meeting topics, motions, or decisions are present in the document.
Police Services Board
The board will review Ontario Provincial Police monthly reports for November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024. The meeting also includes reviewing correspondence regarding the Community Safety and Policing Act effective April 1, 2024.
- OPP Monthly Reports (Nov 2023 - Jan 2024)
- Community Safety and Policing Act implementation update
- Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant Update
- Ministry of Transportation license plate renewal correspondence
Council Meeting
The Town Council is reviewing the 2024 capital and operating budgets. The agenda includes discussions on police service board changes, a working committee with Mississauga First Nation, and a fire dispatch agreement.
- 2024 Capital and Operating Budgets
- By-Law #24-16: Fire Dispatch and Communications Agreement
- Police Service Board composition changes effective April 1, 2024
- Creation of a working committee with Mississauga First Nation
- East Algoma Road Supervisors Association – Amalgamated Tender for 2024
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Corporate Services Committee will review administrative reports regarding tax and water receivables. The meeting also includes discussions on conflict of interest and safety award policies, as well as correspondence from the OPP.
- Conflict of Interest Policy for Council Members
- Annual Safety Award Policy update
- Report on Tax Receivables at January 2024
- Report on Water Receivables at December 31, 2023
- OPP 2024 Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant Update
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will review reports from the Treasurer regarding the 2024 Capital and Operating Budgets. The meeting includes presentations on the revised library budget and the LOEG budget.
- Review of 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets
- Presentation of 2024 revised library budget
- Review of LOEG 2024 budget
Public Meeting - Planning
The Town Council is reviewing a planning application for consent to sever property located at 1 Royer Road. The meeting includes a technical report and proposed conditions for the consent.
- Application for Consent (C2023-003) at 1 Royer Road
Council Meeting
The Council will review several administrative reports including a new water source evaluation and the Blue Box program transition. Discussion includes various by-law considerations regarding Enbridge, traffic on Woodward Avenue, and court services.
- Consent to sever application for 1 Royer Road
- By-Law #24-11: Enbridge Franchise Agreement Renewal
- By-Law #24-12: MNRF Intellectual Property Copyright License Agreement
- By-Law #24-13: Amendment to Traffic By-Law regarding parking on Woodward Avenue
- By-Law #24-14: Court Services Agreement 2023-2028
BRDC
The Blind River Development Corporation is reviewing the proposed 2024 budget. The meeting also includes a staff report regarding short term rentals.
- Review of 2024 Proposed BRDC Budget
- Report on Short Term Rentals
- Adoption of November 16, 2023 minutes
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee will review reports regarding public services and asset management consultant work provided by PSD Citywide. Additionally, Tulloch Engineering will provide an update on the general engineering services project list.
- Review of Asset Management Consultant Work by PSD Citywide
- Tulloch Engineering Project List Update
Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee is reviewing a report from the Director of Protective Services for January 2024. The committee will also consider an amendment to the Traffic By-Law regarding parking on Woodward Avenue and an MNRF Intellectual Property Copyright License Agreement.
- Amendment to By-Law #21-67 Traffic By-Law regarding parking on Woodward Avenue
- MNRF Intellectual Property Copyright License Agreement
- Director of Protective Services January 2024 report
Public Information Session
The Town Council is holding a public information session regarding the 2024 budget. The Treasurer will present summaries for the operating and capital budgets, as well as a revised library budget.
- 2024 Operating Budget Summary presentation
- 2024 Capital Budget Summary presentation
- Revised 2024 Library Budget presentation
Special Council Meeting - Finance
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Council Meeting
The meeting includes the introduction and consideration of several land use applications for properties on Granary Lake Road. Council will also review various municipal by-laws and consider an amendment to regulate the Fire Department. A public presentation regarding a Municipal Accommodation Tax is also scheduled.
- Zoning amendment and variance applications for 893 and 2277B Granary Lake Road
- Amendment to regulate the Fire Department (By-Law #24-08)
- Review of by-laws for business licensing, auctions, and user fees
- Presentation regarding Municipal Accommodation Tax
- Notice of motion regarding 'Tiny Homes'
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2024 budget presentation. The Treasurer will present draft versions of both the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget.
- Draft 2024 Capital Budget presentation
- Draft 2024 Operating Budget presentation
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing administrative reports presented by the CAO/Clerk. These include updates to the Delegation of Authority By-Law, an amendment to the Attendance Management Program, and a land evaluation report.
- Delegation of Authority By-Law (By-Law 23-xx)
- Attendance Management Program Amendment 2024
- Land Evaluation - Deeming report
Budget Committee
The committee will review the 2024 draft capital and operating budgets, including tax increase details. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2024 Library budget proposal and a report regarding waste water inlet pump replacement.
- 2024 Draft Capital Budget review
- 2024 Draft Operating Budget review
- Library 2024 Budget Proposal presentation
- Waste Water Treatment Plant Inlet Pump Replacement report
- Huron Pines 2024 Proposed Budget correspondence
Public Meeting - Planning
The Town Council is reviewing several planning applications related to properties on Granary Lake Road. These include a minor variance, a site-specific zoning amendment, and an application for consent.
- Minor Variance application: 2277B Granary Lake Road
- Zoning Amendment application: 893 Granary Lake Road
- Consent application: 893 Granary Lake Road
Police Services Board
The Blind River Police Services Board will review Ontario Provincial Police monthly reports for September, October, and November 2023. The agenda also includes reviewing correspondence regarding emergency towing services.
- OPP Monthly Reports (September, October, and November 2023)
- Correspondence from TransCan Service Ctr. Ltd. regarding emergency towing services
- Adoption of November 14, 2023, meeting minutes
Council Meeting
The council will review administrative reports regarding ongoing projects, CMHC loan payments, and forest fire management agreements. The agenda also includes consideration of several by-laws related to taxation, transit fees, and a railway sign agreement. Additionally, a notice of motion concerning tiny homes will be presented.
- By-Law #24-04: Interim Tax Levy
- By-Law #24-02: Master Sign Agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- By-Law #24-03: Handi Transit Bus Amendment, 2024 fees
- Review of Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement 2024
- Notice of Motion regarding Tiny Homes
Community Services Committee
The committee will review the January meeting report from the Director of Facilities and Community Services. The agenda also includes the adoption of previous minutes and potential correspondence.
- Director of Facilities and Community Services January Meeting Report
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee will review the Public Services Report and a project list update from Tulloch Engineering. The agenda also includes the adoption of previous minutes.
- Public Services Report - January 10, 2024
- Tulloch Engineering Project List Update
Protective Services Committee
The committee will consider a request to review and rescind several by-laws related to business licensing, auctions, transient traders, and user fees. The meeting also includes administrative reports from the Director of Protective Services for October, November, and December 2023.
- Review of Business Licensing By-Law 17-42
- Review of By-Law 619-1957 (Private or Public Auctions)
- Review of By-Law 998-1968 (Transient Traders)
- Review of 2024 User Fees