McDougall public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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