Elliot Lake public meetings in 2025

COUNCIL

The City Council will consider and adopt by‑laws to approve the 2026 tax‑supported budget estimates, set water and wastewater user‑pay rates for 2026, and authorize a memorandum of understanding for a community garden at the Nordic Park tennis courts. The meeting also includes informational updates from Economic Development, the Building Official, and Recreation & Culture. The council will vote on the operating, capital, and user‑pay budgets for 2026.

• By‑Law 25‑127 – adopt the 2026 tax‑supported budget estimates
• By‑Law 25‑128 – adopt 2026 water and wastewater user‑pay rates
• By‑Law 25‑129 – authorize MOU with Elliot Lake Growing Together Community Garden for Nordic Park tennis courts
• Approval of 2026 Operating Budget with a $92,326.52 reduction to the Public Works reserve and a $25,000 increase to the Accessibility reserve
• Approval of 2026 Capital Budget

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially recommend action on amendments to the Parking By-law, including updating schedules and deferring discussion on parking prohibitions. Other items include a lighting request on Hillside Drive, updates on the Shop Local campaign, tourism summit, building department review, accessibility updates, and 2026 event planning. The committee will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding for a community garden partnership.

• Amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law 02-18 (Schedule A and F) deferred for discussion
• Memorandum of Understanding for community garden partnership
• Lighting request for Hillside Dr. South/Mississauga Avenue
• Shop The Season Shop Local 2025 campaign update
• 2025 Building Department Review and 2026 Event Update

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will consider three budget reports for 2026: the water and wastewater budget, the operating budget, and the capital budget. A user-pay budget document is also attached. The meeting includes public input and approval of previous minutes.

• Report from Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2026 Water Wastewater Budget (with User-Pay_Budget.pdf)
• Report from Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2026 Operating Budget
• Report from Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2026 Capital Budget
• Adoption of minutes from December 10, 2025 meeting

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will adopt minutes from its December 1, 2025 meeting, hear public input, and review corporate reports on 2026 user fees. It will also hold a closed‑session discussion on 2026 salaries and benefits. The committee will consider any unfinished business before adjourning.

• Adoption of minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting
• Public input session
• Presentation of 2026 user fees report (Report_User Fees1.pdf, UserFees1.pdf)
• Closed‑session discussion of 2026 salaries and benefits
• Consideration of unfinished business

COUNCIL

This meeting includes decisions on several by-laws, including the 2026 interim tax levy, agreements for hazardous materials and lighting services, and land sales on Oakland Boulevard and Esten Drive North. Council will also receive a Rogers Arena project update and discuss closed-session items on land disposition and CAO recruitment. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine consent items.

• 2026 Interim Tax Levy (By-Law 25-123)
• Land sale on Oakland Boulevard (By-Law 25-119)
• Land sale on Esten Drive North (By-Law 25-118)
• Agreement with Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre for GIS support (By-Law 25-125)
• Rogers Arena Project Update presentation

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will hear presentations of the "Your Budget Your Voice" survey results and several community group grant applications, including the Elliot Lake Historical Society and the XC Ski and Bike Club. A public input session and reports from the Director of Finance/City Treasurer will also be considered. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific motions or approvals listed.

• Presentation of "Your Budget Your Voice" survey results
• Report from Director of Finance/City Treasurer – budget survey
• Community grant applications: Elliot Lake Historical Society
• Community grant applications: XC Ski and Bike Club
• Public input session

COUNCIL

This regular meeting is largely procedural, including adoption of minutes from November 10 and November 14, 2025. The only substantive item is a closed session for a CAO recruitment update under sections for personal matters, employee negotiations, and solicitor-client privilege.

• Adoption of minutes from November 10 (regular) and November 14 (special) meetings
• Closed session to discuss CAO recruitment update (personnel and legal matters)
• Confirmatory by-law 25-117 to validate proceedings

Council - Special

Elliot Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a memo from the Manager of Human Resources regarding the CAO recruitment update. This matter will be discussed in closed session under the Municipal Act provisions for personal matters, employee negotiations, and solicitor-client privilege. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law to validate the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session discussion of CAO recruitment update (Memo from Manager of Human Resources)
• By-Law 25-116 — Confirmatory By-Law for the November 14, 2025 special meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hold a public input session, receive presentations, and discuss several standing items. A major focus is the review of the draft 2026‑2031 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. Other updates include the quarterly budget, the fully accessible community garden, and grant opportunities. The meeting concludes with an addendum and closed session.

• Review of Draft 2026‑2031 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (items 13.6‑13.7)
• Quarterly Budget – Update (item 13.2)
• Fully Accessible Community Garden – Update (item 13.5)
• Ontario Trillium Fund Seed Grant Opportunity – Update (item 13.9)
• Collaborative Mural Fundraising Project (item 13.11)

COUNCIL

The council will consider By-Law 25-111 to authorize an agreement with AJ Bus Lines Ltd. for extending conventional transit services from Jan 1 2025 to Dec 31 2026. It will also consider By-Laws 25-112, 25-113, and 25-114 that amend traffic regulations, amend a depot agreement with Circular Materials, and deem a subdivision plan for 45 Oakland Boulevard. Additional reports include a contract extension for conventional transit services and a change notice for the recycling depot.

• By-Law 25-111 – agreement with AJ Bus Lines Ltd. to extend conventional transit services (Jan 1 2025‑Dec 31 2026)
• By-Law 25-112 – amendment to By-Law 02-18 Schedule A and F (traffic regulation)
• By-Law 25-113 – amended depot operations agreement with Circular Materials
• By-Law 25-114 – deeming by-law for 45 Oakland Boulevard subdivision plan
• Report – Conventional Transit Services Contract Extension (2025)

WORKSHOP

The workshop will open with remarks, followed by a State of the City presentation by the Director of Finance/Treasurer. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda lists only the presentation as an informational item.

• State of the City presentation by Director of Finance/Treasurer

Council - Special

This special meeting will receive a report from the Director of Recreation and Culture regarding pool repairs and an update on Ruben Yli-Juuti. The agenda also includes a closed session and a confirming by-law.

• Report from Director of Recreation and Culture re Ruben Yli-Juuti Update (pool repairs)

Public Meeting

The council will receive a report from J. L. Richards about a zoning amendment application for the property at 255 Highway 108. The report is presented by Nikita Jariwala. No decision is listed; the agenda includes only standard procedural items and public comments.

• Zoning amendment application for 255 Highway 108 (clinic use) – report presented

COUNCIL

The Elliot Lake City Council is meeting to introduce and consider several by-laws, including one to rezone 255 Hwy 108 and add 'clinic' as a permitted use in commercial zones C2, C3, and C4. The council will also vote on by-laws authorizing land purchases at 33 Oakland Blvd and adjacent to 17 Timber Road. Additionally, council will discuss an airport operations assessment proposal, facility updates for Ruben Yli-Jutti Centre and Rogers Arena, and a closed session covering recruitment, land acquisition, and a civic award nominee.

• By-Law 25-108 rezoning 255 Hwy 108 from Institution Special Exception 3 (I-3) to Tourist Highway Commercial (C2) and adding clinic to commercial C2, C3, C4 zones
• By-Law 25-106 authorizing agreement of purchase and sale for 33 Oakland Blvd from 2830076 Ontario Limited
• By-Law 25-107 authorizing agreement of purchase and sale for property adjacent to 17 Timber Road from Mullan Waterfront Services Ltd.
• Sole sourcing of Airport Operations and Opportunities Assessment to Explorer Solutions for $7,900 from Economic Development Reserve
• Municipal facility updates on Ruben Yli-Jutti Centre and Rogers Arena

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to receive public input, adopt minutes, and approve the agenda. Committee members will review a memo on the HNCEA Economic Development Collaboration, a report and proposal on airport operations and opportunities, and a memo and financial report for Mount Dufour for 2025. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session discussion of a proposed municipal acquisition of lands on Esten Dr. N.

• Review of memo on HNCEA Economic Development Collaboration
• Report and proposal on Airport Operations and Opportunities Assessment
• Memo and 2025 financial report for Mount Dufour
• Public input session
• Closed‑session discussion of acquisition of lands on Esten Dr. N.

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will consider a report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer on the 2026 Budget Direction, as well as a report on group request forms for the 2026 budget. Other items are procedural.

• Report from Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2026 Budget Direction
• Report on Group Request Forms for Budget 2026

COUNCIL

City Council will discuss funding for structural repairs at Rogers Arena and an amending management agreement for the Stone Ridge Golf Course. The meeting includes votes on several new by-laws regarding procurement, public safety grants, and property deeming.

• Agreement with Political Intelligence Corp. for arena project research and proposal assistance
• Agreement with St. George and Sons Construction Ltd. for 3 overhead garage doors for the Fire Department
• Temporary road closure of Ontario Avenue for the Santa Claus Parade on December 5, 2025
• Deeming by-laws for 21 and 23 Timber Road and 11A Paris Drive
• Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Community Safety and Policing Grant program

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Elliot Lake Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on October 8, 2025, to discuss updates on an accessible transit option to the food bank, grant applications (Ontario Community Changemakers and Ontario Trillium Fund), and planning for a 2026 event showcasing businesses run by people with disabilities. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and standing updates on audits, budget, and the accessible community garden.

• Memo re accessible transit option to food bank location
• Update on Ontario Community Changemakers Grant
• Update on Ontario Trillium Fund Seed Grant opportunity
• Update on planning for 2026 event showcasing businesses led by people with disabilities
• Discussion on Keith Moyer Legacy Program (formerly Community Leaders in Accessibility Program)

COUNCIL

Elliot Lake City Council will vote on renewing the Enbridge Gas franchise agreement and several other contracts, including a property purchase with Blanchette Electric Inc. and a lease amendment for 31 Nova Scotia Walk. Reports also cover the 2025 Asset Management Plan, a new Procurement Policy, and plans for the 2026 Ice Fishing Derby. A closed session will discuss an offer to purchase land on Timber Road and a physician recruitment update.

• By-law 25-92: Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Blanchette Electric Inc. (BEI)
• By-law 25-93: Lease amendment agreement with ELNOS for 31 Nova Scotia Walk
• By-law 25-94: Contract with Northern Sealants Inc. for asphalt crack sealing
• By-law 25-95: Architect agreement with Perry + Perry Architects Inc. for Rogers Arena upgrades
• Report and draft by-law for Enbridge Gas franchise agreement renewal

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss and potentially adopt the 2025 Asset Management Plan, following a resolution from a special meeting. They will also address a memo on public questions about asset management. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Consideration of 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP 2026-2035)
• Report from Special Projects Manager on asset management
• Memo on asset management public questions
• Adoption of minutes from July 21 and September 2, 2025 meetings
• Approval of agenda and declarations of interest

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. It will hear public input, consider corporate reports including the Director of Finance and Treasurer's report and a procurement policy, and receive committee presentations. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting
• Public input session
• Introduction and consideration of corporate reports (Director of Finance & Treasurer report, procurement policy)
• Presentation of committee reports

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to consider a Halloween initiative called Treat Accessibility and a transit option for food bank access. Members will also receive updates on several standing items, including a community garden and accessibility plan reviews.

• Treat Accessibility (Halloween Initiative) corporate report
• Accessible Transit Option to Food Bank Location memo
• Canadian Association for Supported Employment presentation
• Updates on Fully Accessible Community Garden
• Updates on Ontario Community Changemakers and Trillium Fund seed grants

COUNCIL

City Council will consider the adoption of a Procedure By-Law to govern council and committee meetings. The body will also decide on the appointment of a building inspector and two municipal by-law enforcement officers.

• By-Law 25-84: Procedure By-Law to govern Council and Committee meetings
• By-Law 25-88: Appointment of N. Appleton as Building Inspector
• By-Law 25-89: Appointment of S.B Elliott as Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer
• By-Law 25-90: Appointment of C. Shain as Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer
• Public presentation from Julia Chmilnitzky regarding Rogers Arena

Public Services Committe - Special

The Public Services Committee is holding a special meeting to receive reports from the Special Projects Manager. The discussion focuses on the 2025 Asset Management Plan and the Elliot Lake AMP 2026-2035.

• Report from the Special Projects Manager regarding the 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Review of the Elliot Lake AMP 2026-2035

COUNCIL

At its regular meeting, the City Council will consider several by‑law motions that authorize contracts for winter sand supply, surface treatment of roads, purchase of a heavy‑duty service truck, and a licensing agreement for Cloudpermit software. The council will also review a procedural by‑law governing council and committee meetings. Additional reports include a life‑safety audit of Rogers Arena and a website migration update.

• By‑Law 25‑82 – Agreement with Wendell Farquhar Trucking for winter sand supply
• By‑Law 25‑83 – Agreement with Beamish Construction Inc. for surface treatment of roads
• By‑Law 25‑85 – Purchase of one ¾‑ton 4‑wheel‑drive heavy‑duty service truck from Orillia Chevrolet Buick GMC
• By‑Law 25‑86 – Cloudpermit licensing and implementation services for the building department
• By‑Law 25‑84 – Procedural by‑law governing council and committee meetings

COUNCIL

City Council will discuss the adoption of the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative Strategy and a presentation on the proposed Pathfinder Wind Project. The body is also deciding on multiple by-laws for facility upgrades and land-use agreements.

• Adoption of the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative Strategy
• Installation contracts with Johnson Controls Canada for the Water Treatment Plant and W.H. Collins Centre
• Grant contract with Ontario Trillium Foundation for HVAC replacement in Collins Hall
• Agreement with 2618018 Ontario Inc. (D Rock Paving) for concrete pad installation at Westview Park
• Memorandums of Understanding with OFATV and ELATV for Mount Dufour Ski Hill parking lot and ATV Clubhouse

Ad Hoc Procedural By Law Review Committee

This committee is meeting to review and discuss a draft procedural bylaw. The sole substantive item is a presentation of the final draft version of the bylaw. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation of Draft Procedural Bylaw (Elliot Lake Procedure By-Law - final version July 14.pdf)

COUNCIL

Elliot Lake City Council will consider by-laws authorizing lease agreements with the Elliot Lake Arts Club and the Elliot Lake Model Railroad Club for occupancy of the Arts & Heritage Centre, and a sidewalk lease at 14 George Walk. Council will also vote on an amending transfer payment agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) transit stream. Additional items include presentations from Denison Mines and the Elliot Lake XC Ski & Bike Club, a report on the Rogers Arena life safety audit, and a request for accessibility reserve funds for a community garden.

• By-law 25-69: lease agreement with Elliot Lake Arts Club for Arts & Heritage Centre at 14-16 Elizabeth Walk
• By-law 25-70: lease agreement with Elliot Lake Model Railroad Club for same centre
• By-law 25-71: sidewalk lease with Beautiful Stranger at 14 George Walk
• By-law 25-72: amending transfer payment agreement for ICIP Public Transit Stream
• Report on Rogers Arena Life Safety Audit Update and Community Garden request

Recreation and Culture Standing Committee

The Recreation and Culture Standing Committee will introduce and consider corporate reports, including a museum curator’s update on the Elliot Lake Arts & Heritage Centre property management and occupancy agreements, and a memo on the town’s response to Emerald Ash Borer. The committee will also hold a public input session and a public presentation. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Report from Museum Curator on Arts & Heritage Centre property management and occupancy agreements
• Final agreement between Elliot Lake and ELAC
• Final agreement between Elliot Lake and ELMRC
• Memo from Director of Recreation and Culture on response to Emerald Ash Borer
• Public input session

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss multiple grant opportunities, including the Ontario Community Changemakers Grant and the Ontario Trillium Fund Seed Grant, as well as review ongoing walkway audits and a street dance accessibility audit. Other topics include showcasing businesses led by people with disabilities, strategic partnerships, and a collaborative mural fundraiser project. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and discussions rather than final votes.

• Discussion of Ontario Community Changemakers Grant proposals (4 proposals attached)
• Discussion of Ontario Trillium Fund Seed Grant application
• Continuation of walkway audits on Hutchison, Hillside, Ontario, Buckles Crescent, and Johson Place
• 2025 Street Dance accessibility audit at Upper Plaza
• Proposal for a collaborative mural fundraiser project

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to review a request for accessibility reserve funds from Growing Together Community Gardens Inc. and consider a presentation on the project.

• Consideration of accessibility reserve funds for Growing Together Community Garden
• Presentation from Growing Together Community Gardens Inc.
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

COUNCIL

The council will consider a series of corporate reports and public presentations, then vote on several by‑laws. Items include the 2025 Tax Rate By‑Law, an amendment to cemetery fees for a new niche wall, and an agreement for asphalt crushing and stockpiling. Additional discussion will cover the ESCO water/wastewater Phase II project and the Denison Mines annual presentation.

• By‑Law 25‑65 – 2025 Tax Rate By‑Law to levy and collect property taxes for 2025
• By‑Law 25‑66 – amendment to By‑Law 24‑116 adding new niche wall pricing for the cemetery
• By‑Law 25‑67 – authorizes agreement with Bernt Gilbertson Enterprises for RDS 25‑01 Asphalt Crushing and Stockpiling
• Closed‑session memo on ESCO Project – Water/Wastewater Phase II contract
• Denison Mines annual presentation by Operations Manager Marc Prevost

Economic Development Standing Committee

The Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss a memo from the Manager of Economic Development presenting a Framework for the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative Strategy. A related presentation is also attached. Other agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Memo re Framework for the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative Strategy (with presentation from CEL, July 2, 2025)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also received the manager's memo outlining the framework for the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative Strategy. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2025.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received tourism initiative framework memo (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Council - Special

The council will hold a special meeting to consider public input, reports, and notices of motion, and to discuss two closed‑session items: a mortgage matter for the property at 31 Nova Scotia Walk and an update on CAO recruitment. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of By‑Law 25‑64 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Closed‑session discussion of mortgage on property at 31 Nova Scotia Walk (subject to solicitor‑client privilege)
• Closed‑session update on CAO recruitment (personal and labour matters)
• Adoption of By‑Law 25‑64 to confirm the special meeting’s proceedings
• Public input session
• Notices of motion

COUNCIL

City Council will decide on the 2025 Operating Budget (By‑Law 25‑61), which includes $10,000 for the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank, $20,000 for the Elliot Lake XC Ski & Bike Club, and $25,000 for the Renaissance Active Living Centre. Council will also consider a Community Improvement Plan application for 255 Highway 108 and approve Memoranda of Understanding with the Elliot Lake ATV Club and the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs for use of the Mount Dufour Ski Hill Parking Lot. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition, a land disposition on Ontario Ave., and appointments to the Police Services Board.

• Adopt 2025 Operating Budget (By‑Law 25‑61) with $55,000 in specific grants
• Approve Community Improvement Plan application for 255 Highway 108 by Mehra Elliot Lake
• Enter into MOU with Elliot Lake ATV Club for Mount Dufour Ski Hill Parking Lot (By‑Law 25‑60)
• Enter into MOU with OFATV for same lot (By‑Law 25‑59)
• Closed session: proposed acquisition of MNR land, offer to purchase lands on Ontario Ave., and Police Services Board appointments

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss a request from Growing Together Community Garden Inc. for Accessibility Reserve Funds, along with other procedural items such as minutes, public input, and correspondence. The agenda includes a presentation from the community garden group.

• Request for Accessibility Reserve Funds from Growing Together Community Garden Inc. (item 8.1)

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will consider a report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer on the 2025 Operating Budget, including updated transfers to reserves. The meeting also includes a public input session and adoption of previous minutes. No decisions are indicated; this is a discussion and review item.

• Review of 2025 Operating Budget report from Director of Finance/Treasurer (Item 9.1)
• Updated Table for Transfers to Reserve (attachment dated June 17, 2025)
• Public input session (Item 4)
• Adoption of previous minutes from May 21, 2025 (Item 5.1)

Economic Development Standing Committee

The Economic Development Standing Committee will hear reports from the Manager of Economic Development, including a Community Improvement Plan application for 255 Highway 108, a memorandum of understanding with the Elliot Lake ATV Club for the Mount Dufour parking lot, and a memo on the 2025 Summer Shop Local program. Public input and presentations are also scheduled. The agenda notes a possible closed‑session discussion of a proposed MNR land acquisition.

• Community Improvement Plan application for 255 Highway 108
• MOU with the Elliot Lake ATV Club – Mount Dufour Parking Lot (final April 22 2025)
• OFATV Land Usage Agreement 2025
• 2025 Summer Shop Local program memo
• Potential closed‑session discussion of MNR land acquisition

The committee adopted the March 4, 2025 minutes. It approved the Community Improvement Plan application for the property at 255 Highway 108 and the MOU with the Elliot Lake ATV Club for use of the Mount Dufour Parking Lot. The memo on the 2025 Summer Shop Local event was received, and a memo on the MNR land acquisition was forwarded to Council. The meeting entered a closed session, returned to open session, and adjourned at 4:30 pm.

• Adopted March 4, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan for 255 Highway 108 (Carried)
• Approved MOU with Elliot Lake ATV Club for Mount Dufour Parking Lot (Carried)
• Received memo on 2025 Summer Shop Local Event (Carried)
• Approved closed session at 4:01 pm (Carried)
• Approved return to open session at 4:30 pm (Carried)
• Forwarded MNR Land Acquisition memo to Council (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 pm (Carried)

COUNCIL

City Council will discuss grant funding for a net-zero emissions feasibility study for five municipal facilities. The body is also considering a building permit fee amendment and a part lot control exemption for a residential property.

• By-Law 25-56: Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
• By-Law 25-57: GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study Agreement with Johnson Controls Canada L.P
• By-Law 25-55: Amendment to By-law 06-95 to set building permit fees at 1.1% of construction value for unidentified projects
• By-Law 25-54: Part lot control exemption for 25-27 Beaumier Crescent to allow for a semi-detached dwelling
• Top-up request for the Enabling Accessibility Fund: Youth Innovation Component Project

By-Law and Planning Committee

The By-Law & Planning Committee will discuss a request to lift part lot control for 25-27 Beaumier Crescent. It will also consider an amendment to the building permit fee schedule (By-law 06-95) and review planned policy initiatives from the Chief Building Official.

• Request for lifting part lot control – 25-27 Beaumier Crescent
• Amendment to By-law 06-95 Schedule A – Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Planned policy reviews and initiatives by the Chief Building Official

COUNCIL

Council will decide on a $7,463,500 debt to replenish reserves, adopt the 2025 capital budget, and set new water rates. Other items include a life safety audit at Rogers Arena and a grant for wastewater upgrades.

• Community Improvement Plan application for 99 Axmith Ave
• Proposed $7,463,500 debt for reserve replenishment
• By-law 25-51 adopting 2025 water rates and repealing 25-12
• Agreement with Perry+Perry Architects for Rogers Arena life safety audit
• Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund grant for wastewater treatment plant upgrades

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will consider reports from the Director of Finance/Treasurer on an amended 2025 user-pay budget for water/wastewater, an updated reserves report, the capital budget and planned reserves expenditures for 2025, and the 2025 operating budget. These items are presented for discussion and consideration; no decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Amended 2025 User Pay Budget (Water Wastewater) (Report A)
• Updated Reserves Report (Report B)
• Capital Budget and Planned Reserves Expenditures for 2025 (Report C)
• 2025 Operating Budget with three attachments

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss various accessibility projects, including a financial request from Growing Together Community Gardens Inc. and transit provisions for essential services. Members will also review reports on the Enabling Accessibility Fund and a collaborative mural fundraiser.

• Financial request presentation from Growing Together Community Gardens Inc.
• Discussion on Transit Provisions for Essential Services
• Review of Enabling Accessibility Fund Youth Innovation Component
• Proposal for a Collaborative Mural Fundraiser Project
• Rick Hansen Foundation Proposal and MYAP Review Status

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee of Elliot Lake will hold a hybrid meeting on May 20, 2025. The main agenda item is a presentation from the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank regarding inclusion of Timber Road on a bus route. Other items include approval of minutes from February 19, 2025, and routine procedural matters.

• Presentation from Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank (Len Kutchaw, Chairman) on including Timber Road on a bus route
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Outdoor Rink Working Group, including potential location and volunteer programs, and explore ways to make City events more inclusive for older adults. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as adopting previous minutes and public input.

• Update on Outdoor Rink Working Group – potential location, volunteer program, activities
• Committee discussion on making City events more Age Friendly and inclusive
• Adoption of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting
• Public input session

COUNCIL

Council will hear a presentation on expanding Strong Mayor Powers at this regular meeting. They will also consider several reports and by-laws, including additional funding for fire protection grants, a street closure for the 2025 Heritage Days Street Dance, Rogers Arena restoration project costs, and a deeming by-law for properties on Perini Road.

• Presentation on expansion of Strong Mayor Powers by John Mascarin
• Memo from Director of Emergency Services re Fire Protection Grant additional funding
• By-law 25-46: temporary road closure of upper plaza parking lot and Ontario Avenue for 2025 Street Dance (June 26–28)
• Memo from Director of Finance re Rogers Arena restoration project costs
• Deeming by-law (25-47) for 45 & 47 Perini Road

Council - Special

This special meeting of Elliot Lake City Council focuses on a report from the Special Projects Manager regarding Rogers Arena foundation repairs, including an updated scope and procurement approval. Standard procedural items such as call to order, public input, and confirmatory by-law are also on the agenda.

• Report and revised estimate for Rogers Arena substructure upgrade and foundation repairs, seeking procurement approval

COUNCIL

The council will consider a by‑law to authorize the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1000642698 Ontario Inc. for land on Esten Drive North and Highway 108. It will also vote on a temporary road‑closure by‑law for the grand opening of the Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre, and on a by‑law to appoint an Integrity Commissioner and repeal a previous by‑law. Additional items include reports on mobile crisis response funding, tax‑increment grant applications, and a consultancy update for FCM Green municipal deliverables.

• By‑Law 25‑40: Agreement of Purchase and Sale for property on Esten Drive North and Hwy 108
• By‑Law 25‑41: Temporary road closure for Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre grand opening (May 10, 2025, 9 AM‑5 PM)
• By‑Law 25‑42: Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and repeal of By‑law 20‑67
• Memo: Funding request for Mobile Crisis Response Team
• Reports: CIP applications for AJ Bus Lines and KSD Landscaping

Council - Special

The council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to receive a legal presentation on the provincial expansion of strong mayor powers, discussed under solicitor-client privilege. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session presentation: re: Provincial Expansion of Strong Mayor Powers by John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP
• Legal basis: Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (solicitor-client privilege)
• Confirmatory By-Law 25-39 to confirm proceedings
• Hybrid meeting (Zoom/chambers), 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Only substantive agenda item is the closed session discussion

COUNCIL

Council will consider a zoning bylaw amendment for 45 Oakland Boulevard to Tourist Highway Commercial Special Exception 11, appoint a new treasurer, chief building official, and by-law enforcement officer, and vote on several contracts and funding agreements. The agenda also includes reports on a tandem truck purchase, a memorandum of understanding with Muddy Paws for an ATV fun run, and road closure requests for the Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre opening and the Golden Helmets event.

• Zoning bylaw amendment for 45 Oakland Boulevard to C2-11
• Appointment of A. Ault as Treasurer, W. McCaffrey as Chief Building Official, and C. Shain as By-Law Enforcement Officer
• Purchase of a tandem truck and attachments for city operations
• MOU with Muddy Paws for one-day rental of airport parking lot for ATV Fun Run on May 31, 2025
• Authorization of funding agreements for Ontario Gas Tax public transportation program for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

Public Meeting

The City of Elliot Lake is holding a public meeting to receive a report from J. L. Richards and Associates Ltd. The discussion focuses on a Zoning By-Law Amendment for the property located at 45 Oakland Blvd.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 45 Oakland Blvd

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee will review current and planned services from the Elliot Lake Family Health Team. The body will also discuss making city events more inclusive and provide updates on an outdoor rink working group.

• Presentation by Nancy Ewen on ELFHT Age Friendly Services and Programs
• Update on Outdoor Rink Working Group regarding location, volunteers, and activities
• Discussion on making City events more Age Friendly and inclusive

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a report and the terms of reference for the Transit Accessibility Review Working Group. The meeting also includes updates on several standing items regarding community accessibility.

• Terms of Reference for the Transit Accessibility Review Working Group
• Update on Fully Accessible Community Garden
• Update on training provisions for Accessibility Coordinator and Public Works
• Update on public participation through electronic platforms in AAC
• Quarterly Budget update

Council - Special

The City of Elliot Lake Council will hold a special meeting to review supplementary shoring plans for the Rogers Arena. The agenda includes reports and technical details regarding temporary bracing works.

• Report from Special Projects Manager on Arena Supplementary Shoring
• Review of Column Strut Detail (5226E-02-2025-03-20)
• Review of Temporary Bracing Works (Q7418)

COUNCIL

This regular meeting includes a presentation from BHP, decisions on temporary funding for the Mobile Crisis Response Team, a Community Improvement Plan grant for Blanchette Electric Inc., and the appointment of a Deputy Treasurer. Council will also discuss a property sale on Esten Drive North and 2025 Miners’ Memorial Wall inductees in closed session.

• BHP Annual Presentation (virtual)
• Temporary funding request for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (report from Manager of Economic Development)
• CIP application for a Property Tax Increment Grant for Blanchette Electric Inc.
• Appointment of N. Bray as Deputy Treasurer (By-Law 25-28)
• Closed session: offer to purchase property on Esten Drive North and 2025 Miners’ Memorial Wall inductees

COUNCIL

Elliot Lake Council will consider a by-law authorizing temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures during the 2025 fiscal year. The agenda also includes decisions on a new motorized snow vehicles by-law, a YMCA summer day camp partnership, and several other agreements. Closed session items include collective bargaining with the firefighter association and selection of 2025 Miners' Memorial Wall inductees.

• Temporary borrowing by-law for 2025 expenditures (By-Law 25-25)
• Repeal and replacement of Motorized Snow Vehicles By-Law (By-Law 25-20)
• Memorandum of Understanding with YMCA North Eastern Ontario for summer day camp at Collins Hall, with $2,000 from recreation budget (By-Law 25-21)
• Agreement with KWE Productions Inc. for sound/lighting equipment for 2025 Heritage Days Street Dance (By-Law 25-26)
• Selection and purchase of shade structure to replace Westview Park Pavilion, funded from Buildings and Facility Reserves

Economic Development Standing Committee

The Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss the Manager of Economic Development's monthly activity report, consider an appointment to the Huron North Community Alliance Board of Directors, review a memorandum of understanding with a Family Health Organization regarding physician recruitment, and consider a memorandum for the CanAm Utility Demo Roadshow event. No final decisions are indicated; these items are presented for discussion and consideration.

• Monthly Activity Report for February 2025 from Manager of Economic Development
• Appointment to the Huron North Community Alliance (HNCEA) Board of Directors
• Memorandum of Understanding with a Family Health Organization (physician recruitment)
• Memorandum of Understanding for the CanAm Utility Demo Roadshow event

Recreation and Culture Standing Committee

The Recreation and Culture Standing Committee will review a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA for the 2025 summer day camp and consider a report on replacing the Westview Park Pavilion structure. The committee will also review the 2025 Miners' Memorial Wall inductees in a closed session.

• Review YMCA 2025 summer day camp MOU
• Consider Westview Park Pavilion replacement
• Review 2025 Miners' Memorial Wall inductees (closed session)

By-Law and Planning Committee

The By-Law and Planning Committee will meet to review updates on traffic and parking, the Elliot Lake Motorized Snow Vehicles by-law, and short-term rentals. The agenda includes the adoption of previous minutes and a presentation on Administrative Monetary Penalties.

• Traffic and Parking By-Law Update
• Snowmobile By-Law Draft
• Short Term Rentals Update
• Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) Update
• Repeal of Motorized Snow Vehicles By-Law

Elliot Lake Museum Advisory Board

The Elliot Lake Museum Advisory Board will consider a report from the Museum Curator regarding the 2025 Miners’ Memorial Wall inductees. This item may be discussed in closed session due to personal information. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of previous minutes and public input.

• Report from Museum Curator re: 2025 Miners’ Memorial Wall inductees (may go to closed session per Municipal Act)

COUNCIL

The Elliot Lake City Council will discuss several by-law amendments, including rezoning land on Ste Camillus and Taylor Blvd, revising the Taxi Bylaw, and amending the MFIPPA delegation by-law. The council will also review a $72,704 line‑painting contract with Trillium Pavement Marking and a memo on available lands on Oakland Blvd.

• By‑Law 25‑18: Amend By‑Law 18‑36 to rezone Ste Camillus and Taylor Blvd to R1M‑2 zone (45% lot coverage, 23.9 m minimum lot width).
• By‑Law 25‑17: Revised Taxi Bylaw for licensing and regulation of taxi and shuttle services.
• By‑Law 25‑16: Amend By‑Law 08‑41 to delegate routine powers and duties of the head under MFIPPA.
• Contract approval: $72,704 payable to Trillium Pavement Marking for line‑painting services.
• Memo: Available lands on Oakland Blvd presented by the Manager of Economic Development.

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider the 2024 annual performance reports for Elliot Lake's Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant, submitted by the Assistant Director of Public Works. The committee will also discuss a proposed 2025 contract for line painting from the Chief Administrative Officer. Other agenda items include approval of previous minutes and public input.

• Report on Water Summary Report for Municipalities 2024 including Elliot Lake Water Treatment Plant data
• Review of 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Performance Report
• Consideration of 2025 Contract for Line Painting from the CAO
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting
• Public input session and closed session scheduled

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee is reviewing the 2025 Operating Budget and a priority list for accessibility spending. It will hear a presentation from Furever Homes and Lodging (follow-up from March 2024) and consider a request to alter the water billing method at 99 Axmith Avenue. The meeting is hybrid and includes adoption of previous minutes and public input.

• Report from Deputy Treasurer on 2025 Operating Budget with amended Schedule A
• Report from Deputy Clerk and Accessibility Coordinator on 2025 Budget Priority List for Accessibility
• Memo from CAO requesting to alter water billing method at 99 Axmith Avenue (deferred from Jan 29 meeting)
• Presentation by Furever Homes and Lodging (follow-up from March 2024)
• Adoption of minutes from January 29, 2025 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a corporate report regarding a retaining wall between Parsons Park and Rogers Arena. The committee will also receive updates on several standing items including audits and community garden accessibility.

• Corporate report from the Director of Recreation and Culture regarding the retaining wall between Parsons Park and Rogers Arena
• Update on fully accessible community garden
• Update on training provisions for Public Works and Accessibility Coordinator
• Update on public participation through electronic platforms
• Quarterly budget update

COUNCIL

The council will consider a by‑law amendment (By‑Law 25‑14) to update By‑Law 24‑116 and add Schedule L for municipal service user fees, including library fees. A confirmatory by‑law (By‑Law 25‑15) will also be adopted to ratify the meeting’s proceedings. Reports on voting system options for the 2026 election and a server replacement will be presented, and public input and presentations are scheduled.

• By‑Law 25‑14 – amend By‑Law 24‑116 to establish library user fees and add Schedule L
• By‑Law 25‑15 – confirm the council’s proceedings at this meeting
• Report: Establish Voting Systems and Alternative Voting Methods for 2026 municipal election
• Report: Host server replacement for municipal IT infrastructure
• Public presentation by Elliot Lake Minor Hockey on the impact of the Rogers Arena closure

Public Meeting

The City of Elliot Lake is holding a public meeting to receive a report from J.L. Richards & Associates Limited. The discussion focuses on a Zoning By-Law Amendment regarding lots at Taylor and Ste Camillus.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment report for Taylor and Ste Camillus presented by Nikita Jariwala

Council - Special

The council will hear the Deputy Treasurer's report on the 2025 User Pay Budget for water and wastewater. It will consider By‑Law 25‑12, which adopts the estimated costs for the 2025 water and wastewater plant operations, sets the 2025 water rates, and amends By‑Law No. 84‑28. The meeting also includes a confirmatory By‑Law 25‑13 to record the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Report from the Deputy Treasurer on the 2025 User Pay Budget (Water Wastewater)
• By‑Law 25‑12 to adopt 2025 water and wastewater plant cost estimates and set water rates
• Amendment to By‑Law No. 84‑28 as part of By‑Law 25‑12
• By‑Law 25‑13 to confirm the council's proceedings at this special meeting
• Public input session and public presentations

Economic Development Standing Committee

The Economic Development Standing Committee will meet on February 3, 2025, to review a report regarding a FEDNOR grant for a Tourism Coordinator and review the February 2025 monthly departmental update.

• Review of FEDNOR Grant for Tourism Coordinator
• February 2025 Monthly Department Update
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Recreation and Culture Standing Committee

The Recreation and Culture Standing Committee will receive updates on several items, including a Canada Cultural Spaces Fund application from the museum curator, a retaining wall status at Parsons Park and Rogers Arena, Winterfest 2025 planning, and pool operations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Memo from museum curator re Canada Cultural Spaces Fund application update
• Memo from director re Parsons Park and Rogers Arena retaining wall update
• Memo from director re Winterfest 2025 update
• Memo from director re pool update
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025

Council - Special

Elliot Lake City Council is holding a special meeting with two substantive reports: one on the Gas Tax Transit support and another on the Rogers Arena Project. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Report from Special Projects Manager on Elliot Lake Transit Gas Tax Support
• Report from Special Projects Manager on Rogers Arena Project Update, including attached quotes and drawings
• By-Law 25-11 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting

Ad Hoc Procedural By Law Review Committee

The Ad Hoc Procedural By-Law Review Committee is meeting to discuss the procedural by-law review process. They will hear a presentation from the clerks on the project overview and consultation process, including survey results. Other agenda items are routine procedural matters such as call to order, roll call, and public input.

• Presentation by Clerks on Call on procedural by-law review project overview and consultation process
• Attachments include Elliott Lake Committee Briefing and Graph Results of Procedural By-Law Survey
• Appointment of committee chair
• Public input session

Ad Hoc Budget Committee

The Ad Hoc Budget Committee will discuss and potentially recommend 2025 library user fees and the 2025 user pay budget for water and wastewater. A closed session is scheduled for information on the 2025 salaries and benefits budget and labour relations. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public input.

• Memo from Chief Librarian regarding 2025 library user fees and operations
• Report from Deputy Treasurer on 2025 User Pay Budget (Water/Wastewater)
• Closed session to discuss 2025 salaries and benefits budget and conditions of employment
• Adoption of minutes from November 27, 2024 meeting

COUNCIL

The City of Elliot Lake Council meeting on Jan 27, 2025 will consider several by‑laws authorizing purchase agreements for property on Oakland Boulevard and Highway 108 North, a memorandum of understanding for the 2025 Ice Fishing Derby, and a purchase order for park flowers. The council will also receive the final Transit Study report from the Special Projects Manager. Additional items include adoption of prior minutes, public input, and routine reports.

• By‑Law 25‑06 – Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Elliot Lake Emergency Foodbank Inc. for Oakland Blvd.
• By‑Law 25‑07 – Agreement of Purchase and Sale with SRFN Land Holding Inc. for property on Hwy 108 North.
• By‑Law 25‑08 – Memorandum of Understanding with Right Track Racing for the 2025 Ice Fishing Derby.
• By‑Law 25‑09 – Purchase Order Agreement with Ontario Oasis for flowers for summer 2025 park beds and hanging baskets.
• Report from the Special Projects Manager – Transit Study Final Reporting.

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will receive a presentation from EXP on the Conventional & Specialized Transit System Review Study Final Report and consider a related report from the Special Projects Manager. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation from EXP on the Conventional & Specialized Transit System Review Study Final Report
• Report from the Special Projects Manager re. Transit Study Final Reporting
• Conventional and Specialized Transit System Review Study Final Report and appendices

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss a pool audit for the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre and sponsorship for an accessible Westview Park. The body will also receive updates on electronic participation, the quarterly budget, and a community garden project.

• Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre pool audit
• Sponsorship for an Accessible Westview Park
• Electronic participation update for the AAC
• Quarterly Budget update
• Accessibility Plan Review Working Group applications (closed session)

COUNCIL

Elliot Lake City Council will discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer, consider a memorandum of understanding with Mt. Dufour Ski Area for use of the ski hill parking lot, and vote on by-laws for a fire protection grant and an amended agreement with the Arts and Culture Roundtable for the arts centre. The council will also review a request to close a laneway between 13 and 11A Paris Drive and decide on letters of support for seniors grant applications.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Mt. Dufour Ski Area for parking lot use (By-law 25-02)
• Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement (Fire Protection Grant) with the Office of the Fire Marshal (By-law 25-03)
• Amending agreement with Arts and Culture Roundtable (ARIEL) for operation of Elliot Lake Arts & Heritage Centre (By-law 25-04)
• Request for laneway closure between 13 and 11A Paris Drive
• CAO recruitment – memo from the Chief Administrative Officer

Council - Special

The special council meeting will discuss a personnel matter that may be heard in closed session, consider any notices of motion, and adopt By‑Law 25‑01 as a confirmatory bylaw for the meeting.

• Discussion of personnel matter (may be closed‑session per Municipal Act)
• Consideration of notices of motion
• Adoption of By‑Law 25‑01 – Confirmatory By‑Law for this meeting

Recreation and Culture Standing Committee

The Recreation and Culture Standing Committee meets to consider an amendment to the ARIEL Agreement, review survey results for Westview Park improvements, and receive an update on the All-Wheels Park. The committee may make recommendations to Council.

• Report from the Museum Curator re amendment to the ARIEL Agreement
• Memo from Director of Recreation and Culture presenting Westview Park improvement survey results
• Memo from Director of Recreation and Culture updating on the All-Wheels Park
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting
• Public input session