Markstay-Warren public meetings in 2025
59 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren Special Council Meeting on 2025-12-18 contains no listed items. It only includes generic placeholders and no decisions or discussions are identified. Therefore, no concrete actions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled.
Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay-Warren Council will meet to fill a council vacancy and discuss the 2026 budget process. The agenda includes reviews of various contracts and the establishment of an interim tax levy for 2026.
- By-Law 2025-62 to appoint a Councillor to fill one vacant seat
- By-Law 2025-58 to establish an Interim Tax Levy for 2026
- By-Law 2025-60 to confirm Agreement with E360
- Discussion on Budget 2026 Process
- Markstay-Warren Wellness & Community Centre RFI
The council approved the issuance of a Request for Information to gather design and cost proposals for a proposed $4 million Markstay‑Warren Wellness & Community Centre that will include a childcare hub. Council also appointed Dave Boland to fill a council vacancy and endorsed Todd Robson & Associates as the preferred proponent for the community strategic plan. Additional actions included continuing the Pinchin services contract, approving a $36,400 accounting support contract, adopting the consent agenda, directing staff to post 2026 election information, and carrying the first two readings of the interim tax levy by‑law.
- Appointed Dave Boland to fill a council vacancy (carried)
- Approved issuance of RFI for Wellness & Community Centre project (carried)
- Endorsed Todd Robson & Associates as preferred proponent for strategic plan (carried)
- Continued Pinchin contract for 2025‑2026 triennial cycle (carried)
- Approved accounting support contract with Marc Fleury up to $36,400 (carried)
- Adopted the consent agenda as presented (carried)
- Directed staff to post date and voting methods for 2026 elections (carried)
- Carried first and second readings of By‑Law 2025‑58 establishing interim tax levy (carried)
Finance Advisory Committee
The Markstay-Warren Finance Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on December 8, 2025, to discuss agenda items. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or reports attached.
- Finance Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
- Meeting date: December 8, 2025
- Agenda status: Procedural boilerplate
Recreation and Community Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Community Advisory Committee agenda for Dec 4, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay‑Warren Council will consider several by‑law changes, including a fee amendment (By‑Law 2025‑57) and regulations for backyard hens (By‑Law 2025‑54). The meeting also includes a discussion of the KPMG 2023 audit and routine reports on cash disbursements, the landfill monitoring tender, and public works projects. New business items such as a message from Saugeen First Nation #29 and updates on child care and the library will be heard.
- By‑Law 2025‑57 to amend Schedule A for Administration Fees
- By‑Law 2025‑54 to regulate, control and allow backyard hens
- KPMG 2023 Audit Discussions (Report from Committee)
- Landfill Monitoring Tender (Public Works Report)
- By‑Law 2025‑55 to appoint members of the Emergency Management and Community Control Advisory Committee
Council adopted the 2023 KPMG draft audit report and accepted the October 2025 cash disbursements report. It approved a $39,935 contract with CentralSquare for new accounting software and a $27,487.50 contract for bleacher heaters. The council also completed readings of several bylaws, including the backyard‑hens by‑law, and directed staff to post a Saugeen First Nation message online.
- Adopted KPMG 2023 Draft Audit report (carried)
- Accepted October 2025 cash disbursements report (carried)
- Awarded Accounting Software Tender to CentralSquare for $39,935 plus tax and $22,112 annual cost (carried)
- Awarded Bleacher Heater project to Northland Group Ltd. for $27,487.50 plus HST (carried)
- Landfill Monitoring Tender #TMW-2025-06 to Pinchin Ltd. for $122,877.40 (defeated)
- Performed 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of By‑Law 2025‑54 (backyard hens) (carried)
- Performed 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of By‑Law 2025‑55 (EMCCAC members) (carried)
- Directed staff to post Saugeen First Nation message to municipal website and Facebook (carried)
Finance Advisory Committee
The Finance Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay‑Warren Council meeting on November 17, 2025 will approve the agenda, hold a closed session, and receive reports from committees and municipal officers. New business includes a funding update for the Warren Multi‑Plex NOFHC project, an asset‑management timeline update, and a declaration of a vacant council seat. The council will discuss a draft by‑law on backyard hens and consider two by‑law motions: one to amend animal‑control service charges and another to regulate traffic and parking. A motion for Facebook and webpage advertising will also be voted on.
- By‑Law 2025‑45 – amendment of By‑law 2024‑27 Schedule “E” Animal Control Service Charges
- By‑Law 2025‑55 – regulation of traffic and parking in the municipality
- Draft By‑Law 2025‑54 – proposal for backyard hens
- CAO Update – Warren Multi‑Plex NOFHC Funding
- Asset Management Update 2025 – timeline presentation
Council declared Councillor Francine Bérubé’s seat vacant effective November 17, 2025 and ordered the vacancy be filled by appointment. The council completed the third and final reading of By‑Law 2025‑55 (traffic and parking) with amendments, changing a date and removing a $3.7 M item. Staff were directed to place advertisements on the municipality’s Facebook page and website. The hall rental was donated for the Chris Kringle event on December 6.
- Declared Councillor Francine Bérubé’s seat vacant and ordered appointment to fill it (carried)
- Approved final reading of By‑Law 2025‑55 with amendments (carried)
- Approved amendment to By‑Law 2025‑55: change December 1 to November and remove $3.7 M (carried)
- Directed staff to advertise on Facebook page and municipal website (carried)
- Approved hall rental donation for Chris Kringle event on Dec 6 (carried)
- Approved Councillor Evans and CAO Marc Serré’s attendance at 2026 ROMA Conference Jan 19‑21 (carried)
- Rescheduled Jan 19, 2026 regular council meeting to Jan 12, 2026 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren regular council meeting on November 3, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda entries.
The council accepted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved a loader tender for a 2025 544G John Deere Wheel Loader and committed $12,500 as matching funds for a FedNor application supporting the Comprehensive Municipal Strategic Plan. The council also appointed Mark Corner as Deputy Fire Chief and filled several advisory committee seats. A request for a Municipal Affairs Advisor training session was also approved.
- Approved consent agenda (CARRIED)
- Accepted meeting agenda (CARRIED)
- Awarded loader tender for 2025 544G John Deere Wheel Loader (CARRIED)
- Approved $12,500 matching funds for FedNor Comprehensive Municipal Strategic Plan (CARRIED)
- Appointed Mark Corner as Deputy Fire Chief (CARRIED)
- Appointed Lisa Corner to Recreation and Community Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
- Appointed Maurice Turcot to Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
- Requested Municipal Affairs Advisor training session (CARRIED)
Landfill Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items of business listed for this meeting.
Recreation and Community Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Community Advisory Committee meeting agenda for October 23, 2025, is available online but contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or voting results.
- No agenda items listed
- No voting results recorded
- Meeting date: 2025-10-23
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay-Warren Council will discuss municipal tenders for salt and sand and review updates on the Multiplex Community Centre. The body is also considering several new by-laws and motions regarding tax sales property and meeting schedules.
- By-Law 2025-42 to establish Water & Sewer Rates for 2025
- By-Law 2025-41 Providing Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees
- By-Law 2025-44 to appoint Deputy Fire Chief
- Tenders for salt and sand
- Motion regarding Tax Sales Property with no bids
The council approved the 2025 water and sewer rates and adopted the 2024 Asset Management Plan. It awarded the salt tender to Windsor Salt and selected McBain Group for the sand tender after the original proposal was defeated. Additional actions included supporting the annual Santa Claus Parade, appointing a Deputy Fire Chief, and directing staff to develop a policy for tax‑sale properties with no bids.
- Approved water and sewer rates for 2025 (By‑Law 2025‑42) – CARRIED
- Adopted the 2024 Asset Management Plan and authorized preparation of the 2025 plan – CARRIED
- Awarded the salt tender to Windsor Salt for $21,790.40 + HST – CARRIED
- Defeated original sand tender to Labelle Bros; approved alternate sand tender to McBain Group for $35,625 + HST – CARRIED
- Approved council support for the annual Markstay Santa Claus Parade – CARRIED
- Appointed Mark Corner as Deputy Fire Chief (By‑Law 2025‑44) – CARRIED
- Directed staff to create a policy for tax‑sale properties that receive no bids – CARRIED
- Scheduled regular council meetings for the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month – CARRIED
Finance Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.
Special Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay‑Warren Council will review several by‑law changes, including an amendment to vacancy procedures to address tied votes. The council will also discuss the 2025‑2029 Accessibility Plan and a proposal on glyphosate aerial spraying. Additional items include updates on the handheld radio system, engineering projects, and motions on library board appointments.
- By‑Law 2025‑30 to amend Schedule “A” of By‑Law 2023‑19 for vacancy procedures, adding a tied‑vote provision
- By‑Law 2025‑32 to appoint Fire Marque Inc. for indemnification technology
- Discussion of the Accessibility Plan (2025‑2029)
- Discussion of Glyphosate Aerial Spray proposal
- Update on Handheld Radio System and Spectrum Quote
The council approved the AODA Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (2025‑2029) and adopted a resolution asking the provincial minister to suspend planned aerial glyphosate spraying. It also adopted the Library and Q2 Building reports, approved the consent agenda (removing a quorum‑lacking landfill meeting), and passed several by‑law readings. Councillor Bérubé was appointed as an alternate library board member, while a motion to divert traffic on the Leeftink Bridge was defeated.
- Approved AODA Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (2025‑2029) (2025‑RCM‑120) – Carried
- Resolved to request the Minister of Natural Resources to suspend glyphosate aerial spraying (2025‑RCM‑125) – Carried
- Adopted Library reports as presented (2025‑RCM‑117) – Carried
- Accepted Q2 2025 Building Controls Report as presented (2025‑RCM‑118) – Carried
- Approved Consent Agenda with removal of April 10 Landfill committee meeting (2025‑RCM‑119) – Carried
- Passed By‑Law 2025‑30 to amend Schedule A for vacancy procedures (first/second and third/final readings) (2025‑RCM‑124, 2025‑RCM‑125) – Carried
- Appointed Councillor Bérubé as alternate member of the Markstay‑Warren Public Library Board (2025‑RCM‑130) – Carried
- Defeated motion to build a road diverting usage of Leeftink Bridge (2025‑RCM‑128) – Defeated
Finance Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025 in Markstay‑Warren, Ontario has no agenda items listed in the provided document.
Asset Management Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Recreation and Community Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay‑Warren Council meeting on July 21, 2025 will review a consent agenda, routine management reports, and a series of new business items. Key decisions include By‑Law 2025‑25 to appoint a new CAO/Clerk, amendments to the Noise By‑Law, and adoption of By‑Laws on property standards, signing authority and council proceedings. The council will also discuss the Northern Highways 11 & 17 Safety Act 2025, an Efficiency Cap presentation, Service Line Warranties follow‑up, and recent funding announcements.
- By‑Law 2025‑25 to appoint a new CAO/Clerk
- Amendment to By‑Law 2024‑36 Noise By‑Law
- By‑Law 2025‑26 Property Standards and Appeal Committee
- Northern Highways 11 & 17 Safety Act 2025
- Motion for CAO/Clerk to repay ROMA Conference Costs
Special Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.
Finance Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Markstay‑Warren special council meeting on 2025‑07‑02 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No specific topics, contracts, or hearings are detailed.
Committee of the Whole
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.
Special Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay-Warren Council will discuss a first draft for a backyard hen by-law and a motion to suspend a housing venture. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Fire Chief and Treasurer.
- First draft of Backyard Hen By-Law
- By-Law 2025-23 to appoint Vincent Whynott as Fire Chief
- By-Law 2025-24 to appoint Jacinthe Rochon as Treasurer
- Motion by Councillor Bérubé to suspend Housing Venture
- Delegation regarding Service Line Warranty Program
Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.
Finance Advisory Committee
The Finance Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025 in Markstay-Warren, Ontario has an agenda that contains no listed items. The document shows only headings and placeholders without any specific decisions, discussions, or proposals. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural or a placeholder with no concrete agenda items disclosed.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Special Council Meeting on June 10, 2025, is currently procedural and does not list specific items for decision.
Asset Management Committee
The Markstay-Warren Asset Management Committee held a meeting on June 9, 2025. The agenda was procedural and did not include specific items for decision.
- Meeting held on June 9, 2025
- Procedural agenda only
- No decisions recorded
Special Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren Special Council Meeting on 2025-05-27 contains no specific items and appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Committee of the Whole
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren Committee of the Whole on 2025-05-26 contains no specific items. It appears to be a procedural session with no decisions or discussions recorded.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay‑Warren Council meeting will consider several new‑business items, including opposition to strong mayor powers, a review of the Efficiency Capital Credit, and a housing project proposal. The council will also address by‑law amendments such as removing the term “livestock dogs” from the noise by‑law and will receive a notice of motion on affordable housing. Routine items include approval of the agenda, consent agenda, reports, and public inquiries.
- 12.a Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers
- 12.b Efficiency Capital Credit Due Diligence
- 12.c Housing Project
- 14.a Remove word LIVESTOCK DOGS from noise by‑law 2024‑36
- 15.a Notice of Motion – Affordable Housing
Finance Advisory Committee
The Finance Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025 in Markstay‑Warren has no specific agenda items listed. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are documented. Residents should check for updates or supplemental materials.
Committee of the Whole
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Committee of the Whole
The Markstay-Warren Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on April 29, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or items for discussion.
Committee of the Whole
The Markstay-Warren Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on April 28, 2025. The agenda details are currently unavailable or only procedural.
- Meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025
- Agenda details not provided in source
Special Council Meeting
The agenda document contains only placeholders and no substantive items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded in the agenda.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay-Warren Council will meet to discuss several new by-laws and administrative reports. Key agenda items include the appointment of a Fire Chief and reviews of landfill hours and council expenses.
- By-Law 2025-10: Fire Department Specific Response Cost Recovery Fees
- By-Law 2025-04: Waste Management
- By-Law 2025-14: Electronics
- Motion to appoint Fire Chief
- Request to change Landfill seasonal hours
Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee
The Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee agenda contains no specific items. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural notice without any decisions or discussions scheduled.
Finance Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren Finance Advisory Committee on 2025-04-15 contains no specific items, only generic placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.
Asset Management Committee
The Markstay-Warren Asset Management Committee agenda for April 14, 2025 contains no specific items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed agenda items.
Recreation and Community Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Community Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are noted.
Landfill Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items of business listed.
Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren Special Council Meeting on 2025-03-27 contains no listed items, resolutions, or discussions. It only shows generic placeholders and no specific decisions or proposals.
Committee of Adjustments
The Committee of Adjustments agenda for March 25, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals or discussions.
The Committee of Adjustments meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. and the council approved the agenda as presented. The council also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
- Opening remarks motion carried
- Agenda approval carried
- Previous minutes approval carried
- Meeting adjourned carried
Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda items recorded.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay-Warren Council will meet to discuss fire cost recovery, 911 access agreements, and a vacant council seat. The agenda also includes reports on building controls and a survey update on backyard hens.
- Fire Marque Inc. - Fire Cost Recovery
- 911 Access - Primary Public Safety Answering Point (P-PSAP) Service Agreement with OPP
- Declaration of a vacant council seat
- SEBBS Q4 Reports for 2024
- Backyard Hens Survey Update
Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025, has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Regular Council Meeting
The Markstay‑Warren Council will review and vote on several new business items, including By‑Law 2025‑03 to provide for an interim tax levy and By‑Law 2025‑05 on travel‑expense compensation. Other items include a fire chief job description, repair of Fire Tanker 1543, and a pre‑budget spending briefing note. The meeting also includes routine reports, a consent agenda of past minutes, and public inquiries.
- By‑Law 2025‑03 to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy
- By‑Law 2025‑05 Policy to compensate for Travel Expenses
- Fire Chief Job Description
- Repair of Fire Tanker 1543
- Pre‑Budget Spending Briefing Note
Landfill Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.
Finance Advisory Committee
The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.
Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee
The Public Works and Landfill Advisory Committee agenda for January 30, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no concrete agenda items.
Asset Management Committee
The Asset Management Committee meeting on 2025-01-28 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided agenda.
Committee of the Whole
The Markstay-Warren Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025 does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only generic placeholders and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. As a result, no concrete actions or topics are identified for this meeting.
Regular Council Meeting
The agenda for the Markstay-Warren regular council meeting on 2025-01-13 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any decisions, contracts, or public hearings. No specific topics, dollar amounts, or project names are mentioned.