Dryden public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council meets Dec. 12, 2022, to consider several by-laws and staff reports. Key items include the 2023 draft budget (Draft 2), new user fees effective Jan. 1, 2023, and authorization for a by-election. Council will also discuss a confidentiality agreement with NWMO and property standards amendments.

• By-law 2022-66: Establish user fees and charges for 2023
• By-law 2022-65: Authorize by-election and alternate voting 2023
• 2023 Draft Budget – Draft 2, including operating budget, capital plan, and reserves forecast
• By-law 2022-68: Amend Chapter 171 Property Standards (extension of hearing timeframe)
• Confidentiality agreement between NWMO and City of Dryden

Council passed by-laws establishing user fees for 2023 and amending property standards hearing timeframes. The board also authorized a school board trustee by-election and approved a confidentiality agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

• Approved By-law 2022-66 establishing user fees and charges effective January 1, 2023
• Approved By-law 2022-65 to authorize a Keewatin-Patricia District School Board trustee by-election in February 2023
• Approved By-law 2022-68 amending property standards appeal hearing time limitations
• Directed staff to include an Infrastructure Renewal Fee for unconnected lots in 2023 water and wastewater budgets
• Authorized Mayor Harrison to execute a confidentiality agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)
• Appointed citizens and council members to various boards and committees for the 2022-2026 term
• Directed staff to work with the Finance Committee to reduce the potential tax levy for the 2023 budget

Council Meeting

Council established a Deputy Mayor rotation for the 2022-2026 term and approved a grant application for Highway #17 reconstruction. The board also directed staff to implement an Infrastructure Renewal Fee for unconnected lots and approved two board appointments.

• Passed By-law 2022-63 to appoint Council members as Deputy Mayor for 2022-2026
• Approved 50% tax grant over 3 years for development at 325 Government Street
• Approved grant application to MTO for Highway #17 reconstruction from West Boundary to King Street underpass
• Directed staff to include Infrastructure Renewal Fee for unconnected lots in 2023 budgets
• Appointed Trudy Sachowski to the Northwestern Health Unit Board (2022-2026)
• Appointed Mayor Jack Harrison to the Board of Management of the District of Kenora Homes for the Aged (2022-2026)
• Adopted Council Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2022
• Adopted Official Plan Open House Minutes from November 8, 2022

Council Meeting

Council passed several by-laws including a Respectful Research Policy for the museum and a revised bereavement policy for non-union employees. The board also approved a deeming by-law for properties on Edgewater Drive and updated recreation center access fees.

• Approved Respectful Research Policy (By-law 2022-58)
• Approved deeming by-law for 107 & 109 Edgewater Drive (By-law 2022-59)
• Approved revised non-union Bereavement Policy (By-law 2022-60)
• Approved changes to Community Safety and Well-being Committee Terms of Reference
• Approved swipe access membership fee amendment for Recreation Centre (By-law 2022-61)
• Directed staff to bring a by-law for a Keewatin-Patricia District School Board Trustee by-election to the Dec 12 meeting
• Adopted Council Meeting Minutes from October 11, 2022
• Adopted Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee Minutes from August 16, 2022

Public Planning Meeting

This is a public planning meeting of the City of Dryden, held as an open house with a question-and-answer session. The agenda includes only procedural items: convening, disclosure of interests, land acknowledgement, meeting procedures, staff/consultant comments, Q&A, and adjournment. No specific planning items, decisions, or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Open house format with staff and consultant comments
• Question and answer session for the public
• Land acknowledgement statement
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest

City staff and a consultant presented the Draft Official Plan, including key changes and updates. The session included a question and answer period regarding provincial requirements and administrative capacity. No formal votes or policy decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m.

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting on October 11, 2022, to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a proposed electronic monitoring policy, a sewer drainage rebate program, an update on the pedestrian overpass, and winter snow plowing rules for driveways. The council will also vote on a motion to dissolve the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee and declare 62 King Street surplus.

• By-law 2022-55 re Parking and Traffic
• By-law 2022-56 to add Electronic Monitoring Policy
• Sewer Drainage & Rebate Program report
• Pedestrian Overpass Update – Sept. 2022
• Winter Snow Plowing - Driveways report

Council voted to dissolve the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee effective immediately, following concerns about meeting protocols and social media attacks on staff. It also declared the city-owned property at 62 King Street surplus for sale or lease. Council directed staff to create a rebate program offering financial assistance to homeowners for flood prevention measures, and adopted a new electronic monitoring policy. The October 24 council meeting was cancelled due to election day.

• Dissolved the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee effective immediately (carried).
• Declared 62 King Street surplus for sale or lease per the City's Land Acquisition and Disposition Policy (carried).
• Directed staff to create a rebate program for homeowners to take flood prevention measures (carried).
• Adopted By-law 2022-56 adding an Electronic Monitoring Policy to the Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual (carried).
• Adopted By-law 2022-55 to regulate parking and traffic within the city (carried).
• Adopted the September 26, 2022 Council Meeting minutes (carried).
• Adopted the September 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes (carried).
• Cancelled the October 24, 2022 Council meeting due to election day (noted by Clerk).

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including a consolidated parking and traffic by-law, a September 2022 budget amendment, and declaring surplus land at 62 King Street. The agenda also includes appointing a closed meeting investigator, establishing an election compliance audit committee, and a notice of motion to dissolve the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee. Public notices cover voter list amendments, a candidate withdrawal, and cancellation of the October 24 council meeting.

• By-law 2022-51 appointing a Closed Meeting Investigator
• Parking and Traffic By-law consolidation and update
• 2022 Budget Amendment – September 2022 (By-law 2022-53)
• Declare surplus – 62 King Street
• Notice of motion re dissolution of Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee

Council carried a motion opposing the proposed reduction of Northern Ontario federal electoral districts from ten to nine, arguing it would dilute northern representation. Council also declared surplus lands west of Boozhoo Avenue and at 62 King Street, and approved a joint compliance audit committee for the 2022 elections. Several items were directed to the next meeting, including a new parking and traffic by-law and a motion on the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee.

• Opposed reduction of Northern Ontario federal ridings (carried)
• Declared surplus 0.183 hectares west of Boozhoo Avenue (carried)
• Declared surplus 62 King Street property (directed to bring motion to Oct 11 meeting)
• Approved joint compliance audit committee for 2022 elections (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget amendments via By-law 2022-53 (carried)
• Appointed Paul S. Heayn as Closed Meeting Investigator via By-law 2022-51 (carried)
• Adopted August 22, 2022 Council minutes (carried)
• Adopted August 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including declaring surplus vacant lands west of Boozhoo Avenue, possible advocacy on federal riding redistribution, and appointments to committees. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters and a public notice about amending the voters' list for the 2022 municipal and school board elections.

• Declare surplus portion of vacant lands west of Boozhoo Ave (Building & Planning-2022-015)
• Possible redistribution of federal ridings advocacy (Administration-2022-032)
• Citizen appointment to Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee (closed session)
• Appointment of Closed Meeting Investigator (closed session)
• Public notice re add or amend voters list at City Hall for 2022 elections

The Committee of the Whole met and, after a closed session, directed staff to bring forward motions to the September 26 Council meeting regarding a citizen appointment to the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee and the appointment of a Closed Meeting Investigator. In open session, they also directed staff to bring forward a motion to declare surplus vacant city-owned lands west of Boozhoo Avenue, and to consider a motion supporting NOMA's request on federal riding redistribution. No final decisions were made; all items are pending Council action.

• Directed staff to bring motion on citizen appointment to DNEEC to Sept 26 Council
• Directed staff to bring by-law on Closed Meeting Investigator appointment to Sept 26 Council
• Directed staff to bring motion to declare surplus lands west of Boozhoo Ave to Sept 26 Council
• Directed staff to bring motion on federal ridings redistribution advocacy to Sept 26 Council

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council is meeting to adopt minutes, consider by-laws, and discuss several administrative items. Key actions include a proposed land use agreement for a residential driveway at 315 Boozhoo Avenue, an amendment to user fees and charges, and the appointment of lottery licensing officers. The agenda is largely routine, with no delegations, presentations, or public notices scheduled.

• Land Use Agreement – 315 Boozhoo Avenue (residential driveway) with By-law 2022-49
• User Fees and Charges – August 2022 Amendment (By-law 2022-48 amending By-law 2021-99, Schedule K)
• By-law 2022-47 to appoint Lottery Licensing Officers
• Appointment of alternate Council member to Committee of Adjustment
• Changes to meeting schedule for October and November 2022

Council authorized a lease agreement for a portion of an unopened street allowance at 315 Boozhoo Avenue for residential driveway access. They also approved amendments to user fees and charges, accepted resignations from the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee, and adopted several routine minutes and by-laws. No major financial decisions or contentious votes were recorded.

• Approved lease agreement for driveway access at 315 Boozhoo Avenue (carried)
• Amended Schedule K of By-law 2021-99 for user fees and charges (carried)
• Accepted resignations of Mark Zimmerman and Judi Green from Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee (carried)
• Adopted Council minutes of July 25, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Special Committee of the Whole minutes of July 18, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee minutes of June 21, 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Norm Bush as alternate member of Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Approved changes to meeting schedule for October and November 2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a presentation on the Age Friendly Action Plan, receive staff reports on tax refunds, the 2022 Q2 financial report, and a request for an alternate member for the Committee of Adjustment, and discuss changes to the meeting schedule for October and November. No delegations or notices of motion are listed.

• Presentation of Age Friendly Action Plan by Dan Penner of Urban Systems
• Staff report on Committee of Adjustment alternate member request
• Staff report on changes to meeting schedule for October and November 2022
• Staff report on Section 357 tax cancellation, reduction, or refund approvals for August 2022
• 2022 Q2 financial report

The Committee of the Whole received presentations and reports but made no final decisions; all actions were directed to be brought forward as motions to the August 22 Council meeting. These include appointing Councillor Bush as alternate to the Committee of Adjustment, approving changes to the October/November meeting schedule, and approving a tax refund for a fire-damaged property. The meeting was procedural only, with no votes taken.

• Directed staff to bring forward motion to appoint Councillor Bush as alternate to Committee of Adjustment
• Directed staff to bring forward motion to approve changes to October/November meeting schedule
• Directed staff to bring forward motion to approve tax refund for fire-damaged property under Section 357

Council Meeting

This is a regular Dryden City Council meeting with a closed session for funding agreement negotiations. In open session, council will consider a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application for 99 Albert Street, adopt several sets of minutes, and receive a notice about MPAC's role in elections. No tenders, by-laws, or other major decisions are listed.

• Closed session: Funding Agreement Negotiation (Administration-2022-028)
• Staff report: 99 Albert Street CIP Application (Economic Development-2022-007)
• Adoption of minutes from June 13, June 27, and July 11 meetings
• Public notice: MPAC's Role in Municipal and School Board Elections
• Confirmatory By-law 2022-46

Council approved a $850,000 payment to Miller Northwest for the 2022 Highway 17 rehabilitation project. They also denied a Community Improvement Plan application from Community Living Sioux Lookout - Dryden to waive tipping fees, with several councillors citing the applicant's non-payment of municipal taxes. The meeting included a closed session on funding agreement negotiations, and staff provided updates on recent weather damage and election preparations.

• Approved $850,000 payment to Miller Northwest for Highway 17 rehabilitation (carried)
• Denied CIP application for 99 Albert Street to waive tipping fees (direction given)
• Adopted minutes from June 27 and July 11 council meetings
• Adopted minutes from June 13 and July 11 Committee of the Whole meetings
• Adopted minutes from June 13 Planning meeting
• Adjourned to closed session for funding agreement negotiation (carried)
• Reconvened from closed session (carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2022-46

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The City of Dryden's Special Committee of the Whole is convening primarily to adjourn into a closed session for an Official Plan Update Learning Session, described as council education. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, and disclosure of pecuniary interests, followed by a report from the closed session and adjournment.

• Closed session item: Official Plan Update Learning Session (council education)
• Meeting held Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in Council Chambers
• Agenda includes land acknowledgement and disclosure of pecuniary interests

The Special Committee of the Whole convened a closed meeting for a council education session on the City of Dryden's Official Plan update. No decisions were made; the session was informational only. The meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned without substantive action.

• Convened Special Committee of the Whole for Official Plan learning session (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for Official Plan Update Learning Session (carried)
• Reconvened to open meeting after closed session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two staff reports: a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application for 99 Albert Street, and changes to the Planning Act under Bill 109. No delegations, presentations, or notices of motion are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with these two substantive items.

• 99 Albert Street CIP application review
• Bill 109 Planning Act changes discussion
• Public notice of nominations for May-July 2022

Council directed staff to bring the 99 Albert Street CIP application for waiving tipping fees to the next Council meeting, with discussion favoring a capped amount near $61,000. No formal decision was made at this meeting. The meeting also included an informational report on Bill 109 planning changes and a notice about election nominations.

• Directed staff to bring 99 Albert St CIP application to next Council meeting
• Discussed capping tipping fee relief at $61,000 (no vote)
• Received Bill 109 planning changes report for information
• Noted election nomination deadline August 19, 2022

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting covers two main items: awarding a design-build contract for the arena expansion and ratifying a collective agreement with IBEW Local 1730. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Award Design Build Arena Expansion RFP (Community Services-2022-005)
• By-law 2022-43: Agreement with RJ Concrete for Rec Centre Expansion
• By-law 2022-44: Collective Agreement with IBEW Local 1730
• By-law 2022-45: Confirmatory By-law

Council authorized a $2,817,880.00 agreement with RJ Concrete Construction for the Dryden Recreation Centre Expansion, including new dressing rooms, an elevator, and a multi-purpose space. Council also approved a Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW Local 1730, with a 3.5% wage increase for 2022, slightly above the 3% budgeted. Both items were passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved $2,817,880.00 agreement with RJ Concrete Construction for arena expansion (carried)
• Approved IBEW Local 1730 collective bargaining agreement with 3.5% wage increase (carried)

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to set 2022 tax rates and consider a large block of by-laws, including zoning changes, a tax agreement with Domtar, and deregulating taxicabs. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal advice, a delegation about Headwater Signage, and an update on the pedestrian overpass. Most items are routine approvals, but the tax-rate by-laws and the Domtar agreements are significant.

• By-laws 2022-30, 2022-31, 2022-32 set 2022 school board, tax ratio, and municipal tax rates
• By-law 2022-33 rezones 280 Arthur Street
• By-law 2022-38 is a tax agreement with Domtar; By-law 2022-39 leases 44 and 46 Earl Avenue from Domtar for community event space
• By-law 2022-40 rescinds Chapter 240 and deregulates taxicab operations
• By-law 2022-41 delegates authority to CAO during restricted acts period

Council authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) defining 'Significant Neighboring Community' (5-2), despite concerns about future opposition rights. Council also approved several by-laws, including rezoning 280 Arthur Street, tax rate adjustments, and a taxicab deregulation by-law. Staff were directed to reopen the Pedestrian Overpass 24/7 for summer 2022. A $2.55 million Domtar payment was authorized to offset tax burden shifts.

• Approved MOU with NWMO re Significant Neighboring Community (5-2)
• Approved rezoning 280 Arthur Street to Institutional Exception (I-1)
• Approved by-law to amend 2022 budget for 2021 operating surplus
• Approved by-law to add Disconnecting From Work Policy
• Approved by-law to replace Council Remuneration Policy
• Approved by-law to rescind taxicab chapter and deregulate taxicabs effective Jan 31, 2023
• Authorized use of $2.55M Domtar payment to reduce tax burden shift (2022-2026)
• Directed staff to reopen Pedestrian Overpass 24/7 for summer 2022

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for the property at 280 Arthur Street. The meeting includes staff presentations, public comments, and referral of the item to a future open council meeting for a decision. No decisions are made at this public meeting.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 280 Arthur Street (file 2022-010)
• Survey of 280 and 288 Arthur Street
• Draft by-law text and schedule for 280 Arthur Street
• Public comments on the amendment

The public planning meeting was held to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 280 Arthur Street, owned by Community Living Dryden/Sioux Lookout. The amendment would rezone the property from Residential Type 2 (R2) to Institutional Exception (I-1) to legalize the existing administrative office and community centre use, with a reduced interior yard setback of 3.5 metres. No public comments or correspondence were received, and council directed staff to bring the by-law to the June 27 Council meeting for decision.

• Directed staff to bring zoning by-law amendment for 280 Arthur Street to June 27 Council meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several financial and administrative items, including tax ratios and levies, a budget amendment, and a large industrial property tax rate. The agenda also includes a proposal to deregulate the taxi business, a disconnecting-from-work policy, and a memorandum of understanding with the NWMO. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and labour relations matters.

• 2022 Tax Ratios and Tax Levies report
• Amendment to the 2022 Budget – June 2022
• Large Industrial Property Tax Rate (Domtar agreement)
• Deregulation of Taxi Business in Dryden
• Disconnecting From Work Policy

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff reports and directed staff to bring forward by-laws for the June 27 Council meeting, including a new Disconnecting From Work Policy, a large industrial property tax agreement with Domtar, 2022 tax ratios and levies, a budget amendment, an NWMO MOU, taxi deregulation, and restricted acts (lame duck council) authorities. No final decisions were made; all items are pending Council approval.

• Directed staff to bring Disconnecting From Work Policy by-law to June 27 Council
• Directed staff to bring Domtar Property Tax Memorandum of Agreement and Land Lease by-law to June 27 Council
• Directed staff to bring 2022 Tax Ratios and Tax Levies by-laws to June 27 Council
• Directed staff to bring 2022 Budget Amendment by-law to June 27 Council
• Directed staff to bring NWMO Significant Neighboring Community MOU by-law to June 27 Council
• Directed staff to bring taxi deregulation by-law to upcoming Council
• Directed staff to bring Restricted Acts (Lame Duck Council) by-law to June 27 Council

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new animal control and dog registration by-law, an amendment to the 2022 budget, and a land lease renewal for 280 Arthur Street. Council will also receive the 2021 audited financial statements and year-end report, and discuss a NOHFC trails funding application and council remuneration review.

• By-law 2022-24: animal control and dog registration
• By-law 2022-27: amends 2022 municipal budget
• By-law 2022-23: land lease renewal for 280 Arthur Street
• 2021 audited financial statements presented by BDO
• NOHFC trails funding application resolution

Council authorized staff to submit a funding application for a $129,297 contribution to the NOHFC Community Enhancement Program for trail redevelopment. Several by-laws were passed, including animal licensing, progressive enforcement, and budget amendments. Council also approved a temporary noise and pit/quarry exemption for Miller Northwest paving operations, and awarded scholarships.

• Approved NOHFC trail funding application ($129,297) (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 25, 2022 Council and April 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Approved tax cancellation for property roll 260.003.11100 (house fire) (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-23 land lease renewal with Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-24 animal licensing and dog registration (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-25 adding progressive enforcement procedure (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-26 adding Schedule T fees for building and planning (carried)
• Awarded scholarships: $1,000 to Alice-Marie Schnelzer, $500 to Barett Edenburn, $1,000 to Carolyn Charbonneau, $500 to Sara Donaldson (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss staff reports and consider several items, including community improvement plan (CIP) applications, a new animal control by-law, a land lease, and a possible deregulation of the taxi business. The meeting also includes a closed session for a feasibility study presentation and IBEW collective bargaining discussions, plus a report from that session. A presentation on the 2021 Dryden Public Library Annual Report is scheduled.

• CIP application for 84 St. Charles (Go Getters) and 325 Government Street (hotel project) with demolition quotes
• New Animal Control By-law with property zoning map (Schedule A)
• Land lease for 280 Arthur Street (unopened laneway)
• Amendment to Fees and Charges By-law (Schedule T)
• 2022 Budget Amendment (operating and capital plans)

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring forward several by-laws and motions to the May 24, 2022 Council meeting, including a new Animal Control By-law, a Progressive Enforcement Policy, an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law, a tax refund for a fire-damaged property, and a 2022 budget amendment. They also supported a CIP application for 325 Government Street with a maximum of $21,600 in tipping fees, and directed staff to proceed with a skating oval development at 168 Morrison Avenue. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for Council.

• Directed staff to bring forward new Animal Control By-law to May 24 Council
• Directed staff to bring forward Progressive Enforcement Policy by-law to May 24 Council
• Directed staff to bring forward amendment to Fees and Charges By-law (5 new fees) to May 24 Council
• Directed staff to bring forward tax refund motion for fire-damaged property to May 24 Council
• Directed staff to bring forward 2022 Budget Amendment by-law to May 24 Council
• Supported CIP application for 325 Government Street up to 45% of tipping fees, max $21,600, tied to development agreement
• Directed staff to proceed with skating oval development at 168 Morrison Avenue
• Directed staff to bring forward Council remuneration calculations based on comparator average to May 24 Council

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to hear a presentation on the Trails Feasibility Study final report, consider declaring two properties surplus, and discuss a proposed lease of municipal property and a distribution centre feasibility study in closed session. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• Presentation of Trails Feasibility Study Final Report by HTFC Planning and Design
• Closed session: Proposed lease of municipal property
• Closed session: Distribution Centre Feasibility Study
• Declare surplus: 149 Third Street and 186 Grand Trunk Avenue
• Public notices: Poop and Scoop, planting at Dryden Cemetery

Council declared the former Trans Canada Motel & Restaurant property (149 Third Street and 186 Grand Trunk Avenue) surplus to municipal requirements, allowing for future disposition. The meeting also included a presentation on the Trails Feasibility Study, a report from closed session on a proposed lease (postponed), and various staff updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declared former Trans Canada Motel & Restaurant property surplus (carried)
• Adopted Council minutes from March 28, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from March 14, 2022 (carried)
• Received Trails Feasibility Study final report (presentation only)
• Postponed Distribution Centre Feasibility Study presentation to a later date

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a staff recommendation on a splash park development and site, a variance request to allow chickens on a rural residential property, and declaring two city properties surplus. The meeting also includes a closed session for an education session with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

• Variance request to allow chickens at 897 Sandy Beach Road
• Splash Park Development and Site Recommendation report
• Declare surplus 149 Third Street and 186 Grand Trunk Avenue
• Notice of Nominations for Office
• Closed session: Nuclear Waste Management Organization education session

The Committee of the Whole met and adjourned to a closed session for an education session from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on community studies. In open session, they heard a delegation about a variance request for keeping chickens on a rural property, and staff were asked to prepare a report on possible by-law amendments. A donation from Dryden GM to build a splash park was announced. No formal decisions were made.

• Adjourned to closed session for NWMO education session (carried)
• Reconvened to open session (carried)
• Asked staff to prepare report on possible by-law amendments regarding chickens
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several by-laws and staff reports, including a new municipal dock by-law, taxi fare increases, declaring two properties surplus, and a connecting link contract. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and a closed session for labour relations information.

• By-law 2022-14 re Municipal Dock By-law
• By-law 2022-21 re Amend Chapter 240 Taxi Cabs re Schedule A Fares (taxi rate increases)
• Declare Surplus – 149 Third Street and 186 Grand Trunk Avenue
• By-law 2022-19 Agreement.Moncrief.Connecting LinkProject.HighwayTrafficLights
• By-law 2022-17 re Rescind By-law 2021-103 COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several staff reports, including a new municipal dock by-law, a dog park site recommendation, a pedestrian overpass update, and a COVID-19 vaccination verification policy. The agenda also includes a closed session for appointments, performance goals, and legal advice, plus a presentation on OPP communication protocol.

• Municipal Dock By-law (By-law 2022-14) for waterfront regulation
• Dog Park Site Location and Development Recommendation
• Pedestrian Overpass Update
• COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy
• 20 King Street Encroachment Agreement

The Committee of the Whole reviewed staff reports and directed that several items be brought forward to the March 28, 2022 Council meeting, including an encroachment agreement for 20 King Street, a municipal dock by-law, a 2% non-union salary grid adjustment, and a tax refund for a fire-damaged garage. The Committee also gave direction to proceed with a dog park site and to repeal the COVID-19 vaccination verification policy. No final decisions were made at this meeting; all items are recommendations for Council.

• Directed by-law for 20 King Street encroachment agreement to March 28 Council meeting
• Directed municipal dock by-law #2022-14 to March 28 Council meeting
• Directed 2% non-union salary grid adjustment to March 28 Council meeting
• Directed tax refund for fire-damaged garage ($58.93 for 2021, $101.94 for 2022) to March 28 Council meeting
• Directed approval of six Moffat Family Fund recipients ($100,000 total) to March 28 Council meeting
• Directed repeal of COVID-19 vaccination verification policy to March 28 Council meeting
• Gave direction to proceed with dog park site development at selected location
• Directed dismantling of Ad-hoc Policy Review Committee to March 28 Council meeting

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including adopting the 2022 municipal budget, a dedicated gas tax agreement for public transportation, and amendments to add a crematoria approval policy and a debt policy. Council will also receive an update on the Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan and adopt minutes from previous meetings. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the CAO's performance goals.

• By-law 2022-10 to adopt 2022 municipal budget
• By-law 2022-9 re Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program Agreement
• By-law 2022-11 to add Crematoria Municipal Approval Policy
• By-law 2022-12 to add Debt Policy
• Presentation by Dan Penner, Urban Systems, on Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several staff reports, including the 2022 municipal budget, a debt policy, a Community Improvement Plan application for 276 Duke Street, and a policy on crematoria. The meeting also includes a delegation supporting a nuclear education committee, a presentation from Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario, and public notices on criminal record checks and the 2022 municipal election. The agenda includes a closed session for CAO performance goals and community baseline studies.

• 2022 Budget and By-Law 2022-10 to adopt municipal budgets
• Finance-2022-004 Debt Policy
• 276 Duke Street CIP Application
• Crematoria City Policy
• Extension of Highway #502 follow-up

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2022 interim tax levy, a police services agreement, and appointments. They will also hear a presentation on the Kenora District Services Board 2022 budget and workplan, and discuss a motion on joint and several liability. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and closed-session reports.

• By-law 2022-2: Interim Tax Levy for 2022
• By-law 2022-1: Agreement for Provision of Police Services
• By-law 2022-3: Appoint Clerk
• Tenders for sand/gravel, fuel delivery, diesel, and gasoline (By-laws 2022-4 to 2022-7)
• Presentation on 2022 KDSB Budget and Workplan

Council approved the 2022 interim tax levy by-law, a police services agreement with the province, and several public works contracts. It also established a Dryden Nuclear Education & Engagement Committee and appointed a new Clerk. The meeting included a presentation from the Kenora District Services Board on its 2022 budget and local needs.

• Approved By-law 2022-2 for interim tax levy 2022
• Approved By-law 2022-1 for police services agreement (5-1)
• Approved By-law 2022-3 appointing Allyson Jane Euler as Clerk
• Approved By-law 2022-4 awarding sand and gravel tender to R.B. Rostek Construction Ltd.
• Approved By-law 2022-5 awarding fuel delivery tender to Morgan Fuels
• Approved By-law 2022-6 awarding clear diesel fuel supply to Morgan Fuels
• Approved By-law 2022-7 awarding unleaded gasoline supply to Morgan Fuels
• Established Dryden Nuclear Education & Engagement Committee

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including a letter of support for ISWO, the Dryden Nuclear Education & Engagement Committee, a municipal study, an OPP transition contract, a NWMO funding agreement, and working circle appointments. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiations and a presentation from the Ministry of Transportation on Highway 502. A notice of motion from Mayor Wilson on joint and several liability is also on the agenda.

• OPP Transition Contract (Administration-2022-003)
• NWMO Funding Agreement for 2022 Learn More Program (Administration-2022-004)
• Dryden Nuclear Education & Engagement Committee (Administration-2022-001)
• BMA 2021 Municipal Study (Finance-2022-001)
• Notice of Motion re Joint and Several Liability

The Committee of the Whole received staff reports and directed that several motions be brought forward to the January 24, 2022 Council meeting, including approving the OPP transition contract, establishing a Dryden Nuclear Education & Engagement Committee, executing the NWMO funding agreement, and appointing Working Circle members. No final decisions were made at this meeting; all items are pending Council approval.

• Directed by-law for OPP transition contract to Jan. 24 Council meeting
• Directed motion to establish Dryden Nuclear Education & Engagement Committee
• Directed motion to execute NWMO Funding Agreement for 2022 Learn More Program
• Directed motion to appoint Marshalina Reader and Abigail Marion to Working Circle
• Received presentation on Highway 502 extension; staff to discuss and bring motion to future Council meeting