McDougall public meetings in 2024

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Committee/Council meets to consider several by-laws, including consent agreements, a road closure, borrowing for capital work, and a 9-1-1 PSAP agreement. Council will also hear deputations from the Parry Sound Public Library and Rotary Club, and discuss the 2025 preliminary budget along with proposed water, sewer, and landfill fee increases. Additionally, a letter regarding the closure of McDougall Public School and multiple requests for support from other municipalities and organizations are on the agenda.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget discussion (CFO-24-14)
• Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increases (CFO-24-12)
• Proposed Landfill Fee Increases (CFO-24-13)
• By-law to declare road allowance surplus and sell (Bracken, Part of Original Road Allowance between McDougall and McKellar)
• By-law to enter 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) agreement with OPP (By-law 2024-52)

Council received reports on proposed water/sewer and landfill fee increases and directed staff to provide notice, while maintaining the current minimum landfill fee at $8.60. They also requested the 2025 budget consider specific projects like Oakridge Road resurfacing and KARS Park drainage. Several resolutions were passed, including support for a rural road safety program and a curling club accessibility grant, and a motion to continue supporting an elementary school in McDougall. The meeting closed with a closed session on land and personnel matters.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $1,347,756.44 (Resolution 2024-123)
• Directed notice for proposed water and sewer rate increases
• Directed notice for proposed landfill fee increases, maintaining $8.60 minimum fee
• Requested 2025 budget include Oakridge Road resurfacing, KARS Park drainage, OPP board costs, and museum contributions
• Passed resolution urging Ontario to implement rural road safety program (2024-124)
• Passed resolution urging sustainable OPP funding for small/rural municipalities (2024-125)
• Supported Parry Sound Curling Club's accessibility grant applications (2024-126)
• Passed resolution supporting an elementary school in McDougall (2024-127)

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of McDougall's Special Council meeting will discuss a construction loan for a 22-bed expansion of Belvedere Heights Long Term Care Home. The meeting includes a closed session and ratification of matters arising from it. The sole substantive item on the agenda is the loan for the expansion project.

• Belvedere Heights Long Term Care Home: construction loan for 22-bed expansion

Council approved a resolution to enter a two-year agreement with Infrastructure Ontario and Lands Corporation (OILC) to secure 25% of a $10.5 million construction loan for Belvedere Heights Long Term Care Home's 22-bed expansion. The loan is shared with Carling Township (50%) and Seguin Township (25%), with Belvedere Heights guaranteeing repayment. The Mayor and CFO are authorized to execute the agreement.

• Approved resolution 2024-120 to secure 25% of $10.5M construction loan for Belvedere Heights expansion (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and CFO to execute the OILC agreement
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m. (resolution 2024-121, carried)

Committee and Council Meeting

Council will decide on consent application B46-2021 (Sim) for a lot severance linked to a quarry (Georgian Rock Co). Also on the agenda: a by-law to declare surplus and sell a shore road allowance on Mill Lake, a closed-session land exchange (Mulligan), and multiple requests for support including cellular coverage, rural road safety program, and OPP billing increases.

• Consent Application B46-2021 (Sim) for lot severance/quarry – includes noise studies and objections
• By-law No. 2024-48 – declare surplus and sell part of original shore road allowance on Mill Lake (Zwygers)
• Closed session: proposed land exchange (Mulligan)
• Request to support establishment of Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Request to support 2025 OPP Annual Billing Statement increases

Council approved Consent Application B46/2021 (Sim) for 41 Burnside Bridge Road, subject to conditions including a zoning by-law amendment, consent agreement, and road conveyance. They also approved accounts payable totaling $886,647.46, supported a resolution on cellular coverage, and passed by-laws for a land sale and confirmation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Consent Application B46/2021 (Sim) with conditions (carried)
• Approved accounts payable for October and November 2024 totaling $886,647.46 (carried)
• Supported Town of Tillsonburg resolution on cellular coverage (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-48 to declare surplus and sell shore road allowance (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-46 for land exchange with Mulligan (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-47 confirmation by-law (carried)
• Directed staff to set up interview for Director of Operations (carried)

McDougall Recreation Committee

The McDougall Recreation Committee will discuss event planning items, including whether to hire photographer Danielle Waters for the Holiday Event on December 8, 2024 at a rate of $150 per hour. They will also review an upcoming Easter event with Georgian Nordic and consider leads for 2025 events.

• Photographer hire: Danielle Waters, $150.00 per hour for Holiday Event
• Holiday Event scheduled for December 8, 2024 at Nobel Hall
• Easter event partnership with Georgian Nordic
• Planning leads for 2025 recreation events

The committee voted to eliminate the designated petty cash officer position, effective immediately, with all petty cash transactions to be processed at the municipal office during business hours. They also decided not to hire a photographer for the upcoming Holiday Event and deferred decisions on a possible Easter event with Georgian Nordic and 2025 event leads to future meetings.

• Eliminated petty cash officer role, transactions moved to municipal office (carried)
• Adopted September 9, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Declined photographer for Holiday Event
• Deferred Georgian Nordic Easter event details to Sarah Shurr
• Deferred 2025 event leads to December meeting

Committee and Council Meeting

The Committee/Council meeting on Oct 16, 2024 will review several reports and proposals. Key items include adopting By-law No. 2024-44 to declare surplus and sell part of the Original Shore Road Allowance (the “Stack”) along Mill Lake. The council will also consider By-law No. 2024-43 for a Building Inspector Internship Program, a municipal capital levy, and financial updates including the 2025 Annual Billing Statement for the Municipal Policing Bureau Financial Services Unit. Additional agenda items cover updates from the Belvedere Heights Board of Management and various inter‑municipal support requests.

• Adopt By-law No. 2024-44 to declare surplus, stop up, close and sell parts 4‑9 of the Original Shore Road Allowance (Stack) along Mill Lake (Concession 3, McDougall).
• Adopt By-law No. 2024-43 to implement a Building Inspector Internship Program.
• Review and potentially approve the municipal capital levy (McDougall Capital Levy.pdf).
• Review financial updates: CFO YTD results as of Sept 30 2024 and the 2025 Annual Billing Statement for the Municipal Policing Bureau Financial Services Unit.
• Hear update from Belvedere Heights Board of Management on 22 new beds and the related loan resolution.

Council passed a resolution requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing remove McDougall from the Parry Sound Area Planning Board and grant the municipality approval authority for consents, subdivisions, and validation applications. Council also passed a resolution requesting authority for septic approvals be removed from the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. Additionally, Council endorsed a loan agreement with the Township of Carling to support Belvedere Heights' 22-bed expansion, and approved several other items including accounts payable and a funding application for a rink refrigeration system.

• Requested removal from Parry Sound Area Planning Board (carried)
• Requested septic approval authority from North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority (carried)
• Endorsed Belvedere Heights loan agreement with Township of Carling (carried)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,272,449.49 (carried)
• Supported application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for rink refrigeration (carried)
• Authorized $54,307.00 expenditure to Belvedere Heights (carried)
• Supported rideshare regulations resolution from Town of Parry Sound (carried)
• Appointed Ben Randell to West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board (carried)

Committee and Council Meeting

The Municipality of McDougall is considering a 2023 Asset Management Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. Council will also review two consent applications and various requests for provincial support.

• Consent Application B27-2024 (Hickey)
• Consent Application B28-2024 (Adair)
• 2023 Asset Management Plan (CFO-24-10)
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
• Request to add Indigenous, French and English welcome to municipal sign

Council approved two consent applications for lot severances, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with snowmobile clubs for trail use on municipal lands, and adopted the 2023 Asset Management Plan. It also supported resolutions on OPP funding and Blue Box recycling, and approved accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved consent application B27/2024 (Hickey) with conditions (carried)
• Approved consent application B28/2024 (Adair) with conditions (carried)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $664,508.60 (carried)
• Adopted the 2023 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Entered into MOU with snowmobile clubs for trail use (carried)
• Supported resolution to reabsorb OPP costs into provincial budget (carried)
• Supported resolution to amend Blue Box regulation for all sources (carried)
• Passed Rail Safety Week resolution (carried)

McDougall Recreation Committee

The McDougall Recreation Committee will meet to review the 2025 plan and budget, receive a financial update, and discuss upcoming events including a holiday event at Nobel Hall on December 8, 2024. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as adoption of minutes and declarations of interest.

• Holiday Event - Nobel Hall (December 8, 2024) led by Stephanie Joiner and Cheryl Polan
• Recap of Car-Boot Sale at Waubamik Hall (August 24, 2024) led by Tammy Walker and Kathy Hamer
• 2025 Plan & Budget discussion

The McDougall Recreation Committee met and adopted the August minutes. They discussed plans for the December 8 holiday event, including temporary tattoos and ribbon prizes, and reviewed the successful car-boot sale. The committee brainstormed ideas for the 2025 plan and budget, including a Family Day event, movie nights, and a Thanksgiving market. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the minutes and adjourning.

• Adopted minutes of August 12, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Discussed holiday event details for December 8, 2024
• Reviewed car-boot sale recap and noted future improvements
• Brainstormed 2025 event and budget ideas

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council will hold a public meeting and vote on two zoning by-law amendments: Z06-2024 for a property at Hwy 124 and Sumner Drive, and Z07-2024 (Housekeeping) to update zoning regulations. The meeting will also review fire department activities for the first half of 2024 and consider requests for support from other municipalities and organizations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-2024 (Vasey) for Hwy 124 and Sumner Drive
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z07-2024 (Housekeeping) for municipal zoning updates
• Review of Fire Department activities for January–July 2024
• Request for support to implement sustainable OPP funding for small rural municipalities
• Request for support to establish a set-aside for Northern Ontario in the OINP

Council passed two zoning by-law amendments (Vasey and housekeeping), an election sign by-law, and a public notice procedures by-law. It also approved consent application B31/2024 with conditions, adopted the 2025 meeting schedule, and supported resolutions on building code penalties and lithium-ion battery regulations.

• Approved By-law 2024-35 rezoning Part of Lot 6, Concession A from WF1 to RU (Vasey)
• Approved By-law 2024-36 amending zoning by-law for mapping errors (housekeeping)
• Approved By-law 2024-38 regulating election signs
• Approved By-law 2024-39 establishing public notice procedures
• Approved By-law 2024-40 establishing land sale/disposition policies
• Approved Consent B31/2024 (Rose) with conditions (parkland fee, taxes paid)
• Adopted 2025 Committee/Council Schedule
• Supported resolutions on building code penalties and lithium-ion battery regulations

McDougall Recreation Committee

The McDougall Recreation Committee will review the financial update, including a $358 net expense from petty cash that needs reconciliation and replenishment. It will discuss upcoming community events such as the Car‑Boot Sale on August 24 and the Holiday Party on December 8. Other business includes a terms of reference update, a $35 food‑handlers certificate completed by a member, and preliminary planning for 2025.

• Financial update: reconcile $358 petty cash expense and trigger cash replenishment
• Car‑Boot Sale event scheduled for August 24, led by Tammy Walker and Kathy Hamer
• Holiday Party at Nobel Hall scheduled for December 8, led by Stephanie Joiner and Cheryl Polan
• Food‑handlers certificate completed by Kathy Hamer for $35.00 through Thunder Bay Public Health
• Terms of Reference update discussed in other business

Committee and Council Meeting

The Municipality of McDougall Committee/Council meeting will consider a zoning change for 28 Highway 124 from 'Residential Exception Eighteen (RR-18)' to 'Residential (RR)' to support a consent application. The meeting also includes a public hearing on this proposed amendment, financial updates, and support requests for rural municipalities.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z05-2024 for 28 Highway 124 (rezoning from RR-18 to RR)
• Consent Application B22/2024 (Orr) for land severance
• Financial update for year-to-date June 30, 2024
• Shore Road Allowance Application SRA-2024-02 (Zwyglers)
• Public meeting on Z05-2024 Pletzer rezoning proposal

Council approved a proportionate guarantee for $13.5 million in bank financing for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre. Other actions included approving the 2023 financial statements and rezoning a property on Highway 124.

• Approved proportionate guarantee of $13.5M for West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre financing
• Passed By-law 2024-34 to rezone 28 Highway 124 from RR-18 to RR
• Approved 2023 Financial Statements and Audit Findings Report
• Approved $925,104.56 in accounts payable and payroll for June and July 2024
• Approved $5,000 budget overrun for municipal network server replacement
• Approved Consent No. B22/2024 (Orr) for lot addition subject to conditions
• Approved request in principle to close and transfer Shore Road Allowance SRA-2024-02 (Zwyglers)
• Appointed Susan Winfield to the Recreation Committee following Robin David's resignation

McDougall Recreation Committee

The committee is reviewing several scheduled community events and administrative updates. Discussion items include event planning for a movie night, a car-boot sale, and a holiday party.

• Family Movie Night on July 25, 2024
• Car-Boot Sale - Waubamik on August 25, 2024
• Holiday Event at Nobel Hall on December 8, 2024
• Terms of Reference Update
• Summer Newsletter review

Committee and Council Meeting

The Council will review several planning matters, including consent agreements for the Myers and Duggan properties. Discussions also include a five-year energy conservation plan and various requests for support from other municipalities.

• Consent Agreement B26/2022 (Myers)
• Consent Agreement B44/2024 (Duggan)
• Rezoning By-law 2024-24 for 2539494 Ontario Inc. (Sobkovich)
• 5 Year Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2029
• Water Control By-law update 2024

Council approved its proportionate share of $13.5 million in construction financing for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre. Members also passed a resolution opposing the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project on Georgian Bay. Additionally, Council adopted the 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and approved various accounts payable.

• Approved $13.5M construction financing for recreation center
• Opposed TC Energy Pumped Storage Project
• Approved 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling over $668,000
• Denied shore road allowance closure application by Chris Gunnell
• Supported St. Charles resolution on Conservation Officer reclassification
• Supported Hastings County resolution on rural infrastructure funding
• Endorsed Belvedere Heights 24-bed long-term care expansion

McDougall Recreation Committee

The committee is reviewing a revised 2024 budget and planning several seasonal community events. Discussion items include a family movie night, a car-boot sale, and a holiday event at Nobel Hall.

• Family Movie Night scheduled for July 25, 2024
• Car-Boot Sale - Waubamik scheduled for August 25, 2024
• Holiday Event at Nobel Hall scheduled for December 8, 2024
• Review of Revised Budget 2024 R2

Committee and Council Meeting

The Council will review several planning matters including a zoning by-law amendment for 9 Municipal Drive. Discussion includes multiple consent applications and a proposal to rename Fire Route 214A to Bush Highway Lane.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z04-2024 for 9 Municipal Drive
• Consent Application B14/2024 (Roles)
• Consent Application B16 2024 (Mustard)
• Consent Application B17 2024 (Knapton)
• Road name change from Fire Route 214A to Bush Highway Lane

Council passed By-law 2024-24 to rezone 9 Municipal Drive from Residential to Commercial, allowing limited commercial uses. Three consent applications for land severances at Bell Lake Road and Hammel Avenue were approved with specific conditions regarding road access and fees. Council also approved accounts payable totaling over $500,000 and passed a resolution supporting the retention of free private well water testing in Ontario.

• Approved rezoning of 9 Municipal Drive to Commercial (C1) Exception Zone
• Approved Consent B14/2024 (Roles) with conditions on private road maintenance
• Approved Consent B16/2024 (Mustard) with conditions on lot merger
• Approved Consent B17/2024 (Knapton) with conditions on water and entrance permits
• Passed By-law 2024-19 renaming Fire Route 214A to Bush Highway Lane
• Passed By-law 2024-23 to write off taxes on certain properties
• Approved accounts payable and payroll for May 2 and May 16
• Adopted resolution supporting continued free private well water testing

McDougall Recreation Committee

The committee will review a financial update regarding spending through May 10, 2024. Discussion includes planning for a Family Movie Night and a Car-Boot Sale at Waubamik. The meeting also addresses unfinished business regarding accessibility training and an update to the Terms of Reference.

• Family Movie Night scheduled for July 25, 2024
• Car-Boot Sale - Waubamik scheduled for August 25, 2024
• Financial update on committee spending to date
• Accessibility Training discussion
• Terms of Reference Update discussion

Committee and Council Meeting

The McDougall Council will meet to review the Multi-year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027 and hear a deputation from TC Energy regarding the Ontario Pumped Storage Project. The agenda also includes reports on fire protection, environmental services, and various regional support resolutions.

• Adoption of By-law 2024-18 for the Multi-year Accessibility Plan
• TC Energy deputation regarding the Ontario Pumped Storage Project
• Fire Department Squad Truck replacement staff report
• CN Right-of-Way Vegetation Management program
• Review of regional resolutions regarding water, wastewater, and library funding

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road paving and building repairs. The municipality also passed resolutions supporting provincial funding for water systems, libraries, and natural gas expansion.

• Approved $770,040.76 Hot Mix Asphalt contract with Fowler Construction
• Approved $59,454.00 plus HST for a new Fire Department crew cab truck from Parry Sound Chevrolet
• Approved $52,617.32 to Boudreault Building for Waubamik Hall siding and trims
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $711,613.96
• Appointed Councillor Blower to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Police Services Board
• Passed By-law 2024-18 adopting the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027
• Requested a meeting with all seven original partners of the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative
• Supported resolutions for water/wastewater affordability, library/museum funding, and the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act

McDougall Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss updating its Terms of Reference to better reflect municipal intentions. The agenda also includes a budget update from the Finance Department and planning for summer, fall, and winter events.

• Update to Committee Terms of Reference
• Finance Department budget update
• Planning for summer, fall, and winter events
• Adoption of March 7, 2024, minutes

Committee and Council Meeting

The Council will consider the draft 2024 budget, including new tax ratios and rates. The agenda includes a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 50 Lori-Lea Trail and several municipal resolutions.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z03-2024 (Skeba) for 50 Lori-Lea Trail
• Adoption of the 2024 Budget, Tax Ratios, and Tax Rates
• Proposed building by-law update
• Tariff of Fee Schedule adoption
• Resolution to support not closing rural elementary schools in McDougall

Council passed several by-laws to establish the 2024 budget, tax ratios, and tax rates. The body also approved over $1.3 million in accounts payable and payroll, and passed a resolution requesting a provincial social and economic prosperity review.

• Adopted 2024 Budget estimates (By-law 2024-09)
• Set 2024 tax ratios and tax rates (By-laws 2024-10, 2024-11)
• Approved $1,308,237.20 in accounts payable and payroll (Resolution 2024-25)
• Approved rezoning of Part of Lots 2 & 3, Concession 8 for Skeba (By-law 2024-14)
• Passed resolution asking Province of Ontario for a social and economic prosperity review (Resolution 2024-26)
• Approved sale of surplus shore road allowance at Nine Mile Lake (By-law 2024-15)
• Appointed Robin David and Cheryl Polan to Recreation Committee (Resolution 2024-30)
• Appointed Joel Constable as representative to Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce (Resolution 2024-31)

McDougall Recreation Committee

The committee will review the McDougall Recreation Committee 2024 Proposal. The meeting also includes a recap of the Family Day event and a financial update.

• Review of McDougall Recreation Committee 2024 Execution Plan
• Recap of the Family Day Event
• Financial Update

Special Council Meeting

The McDougall Council special meeting includes a closed session for member education or training. Jeffrey A. Abrams, Co-Principal of Principles Integrity, is scheduled to present. The agenda states that no business decisions will be advanced during this session.

• Closed session presentation by Jeffrey A. Abrams, Co-Principal, Principles Integrity

McDougall council met in a special session on March 6, 2024. The only recorded action was Resolution No. 2024-21, which closed the meeting to the public at 5:01 p.m. for the purpose of educating or training members, with no member dealing with any matter in a way that materially advances council business or decision-making. The closed portion included a presentation by Jeffrey A. Abrams, Co-Principal of Principles Integrity. Council adjourned at 7:22 p.m. via Resolution No. 2024-23. No substantive public decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Closed meeting to the public at 5:01 p.m. for member education/training (Resolution No. 2024-21, carried)
• Adjourned at 7:22 p.m. (Resolution No. 2024-23, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application submitted by Stepanova. The meeting includes the review of several supporting documents including an engineer report and survey.

• Minor variance application (A01-2024) for 116/118 Pinewood Drive

Committee and Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on the 2024 draft budget and updates to building and planning fees. Council will also consider zoning by-law amendments for specific properties in the Myers and Vowels applications. Additionally, several requests for support from other municipalities are scheduled for review.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-2024 (Myers)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z02-2024 (Vowels)
• 2024 Draft Budget Package
• Building By-law and fee update
• Planning Fee Schedule Update

Council passed two zoning by-law amendments for waterfront residential properties and approved over $800,000 in accounts payable and payroll. The 2024 draft budget was received with directions for several reductions, including cuts to council conferences and specific community grants.

• Approved By-law 2024-04 to rezone Part of Lot 10, Concession A (Myers)
• Approved By-law 2024-05 to rezone Part of Lot 1, Concession 12 (Vowels)
• Approved $762,409.97 in accounts payable and $110,876.08 in payroll
• Directed CFO to reduce 2024 budget for council conferences, swim programs, and the Georgian Nordic grant
• Approved support for Tay Township's Provincial Cemetery Management resolution
• Approved support for AORS Municipal Equipment Operator Course funding
• Approved support for making the Rural Northern Immigration Pilot program permanent
• Passed By-law 2024-06 to appoint area Weed Inspectors

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting includes a closed session regarding positions, plans, or procedures for municipal negotiations. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items. No specific new business is listed under general items.

• Closed session regarding negotiation positions, plans, or procedures

Council met in a closed session to discuss negotiation instructions. Following the session, Council ratified direction for Mayor Robinson regarding bridge funding for the West Parry Sound Recreation & Cultural Centre Municipal Service Board pool project for cashflow purposes.

• Approved closing the meeting to the public to discuss negotiation instructions (Carried)
• Ratified direction for Mayor Robinson on bridge funding for the pool project

McDougall Recreation Committee

The committee will review the planning stages for a Family Day Skate event. The meeting also includes a discussion on a petty cash purchasing policy and notes the resignation of Gary Limbert.

• Resignation of Gary Limbert
• Review of McDougall Recreation Committee Petty Cash Purchasing Policy
• Planning overview for Family Day Skate event

Committee and Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions regarding municipal planning revisions and requests for support from other municipalities. Council will also review a resolution to request that the Ministry of Education does not close McDougall or Nobel Public Schools.

• By-law 2024-01: Interim Tax Levy
• Consent Application B47/22 (Skeba): Revision of Municipal Conditions
• Resolution requesting the Ministry of Education not close McDougall or Nobel Public Schools
• Extension of Water/Wastewater Services at Industrial Park
• Winter Maintenance Agreement for Nobel Road until August 25, 2025

Council passed a resolution requesting the Ministry of Education not close McDougall Public School or Nobel Public School. The board also approved over $889,000 in accounts payable and payroll, and passed an interim tax levy by-law.

• Supported request to Ministry of Education to keep McDougall and Nobel Public Schools open
• Approved $774,373.82 in accounts payable and $115,434.64 in payroll
• Amended rezoning conditions for Consent Application B47/22(Skeba)
• Passed By-law 2024-01 for an interim tax levy
• Passed By-law 2024-02 for a blue box material services agreement with Circular Materials
• Supported City of Greater Sudbury's request to clarify 'Employer' definition in Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Adopted open minutes from December 20, 2023

McDougall Recreation Committee

The McDougall Recreation Committee will meet to appoint a new chair and vice chair. The committee will also review the terms of reference and receive a financial update. Discussion includes the Family Day Skate.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference (2023-60)
• Financial update
• Family Day Skate