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McDougall public meetings in 2025

21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to vote on landfill rates and health service agreements

The Municipality of McDougall will consider new operational procedures and rates for its landfill and transfer station. Council will also review a shared service agreement for naloxone with the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and hear funding requests for 2026.

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Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to vote on water, sewer, and landfill rate changes for 2026

The Municipality of McDougall will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed 2026 water and sewer rate increases of 5.2%, followed by a council meeting to consider by-laws for these rates, landfill fee changes, and a fire dispatch agreement. The agenda also includes updates on environmental audits, a proposed battery energy storage system, and requests for support from other municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Council passed new water and sewer rate by-laws for 2026

The council adopted the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and approved several by‑laws, including new water rates (By‑law 2025‑48) and a sewer service charge for the Crawford Subdivision (By‑law 2025‑49). It also approved in principle the shore road allowance application SRA‑2025‑2 and accepted a recreation‑committee resignation while appointing two new members. All actions were carried or passed without recorded vote tallies.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

No substantive items on agenda

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda lists no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings.

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Boardroom
Agenda (official)
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

McDougall Recreation Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

The agenda for the McDougall Recreation Committee meeting on October 20, 2025, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are discernible from the provided text.

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Boardroom
Agenda (official)
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council reviews Seguin River Bridge replacement options and costs

The council will hear a report on the Seguin River Bridge, including alternatives, cost estimates, and a construction schedule. It will also receive a presentation on a proposed battery energy storage system and consider water and wastewater rate increase proposals. Additional items include deputations on drainage issues and various requests for support from neighboring municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2.97M replacement of Seguin River Bridge

The council adopted the September 17 minutes and approved a new Class A Seguin River Bridge at an estimated cost of $2,974,860. It also approved the amended 2024 financial statements and directed staff to issue notice of a 5.2% water and wastewater rate increase for 2026. The council passed a support resolution for the Huron Shores NORDS Pilot Program and waived interest on an invoice for the Parry Sound Area Industrial Park. In closed session staff received direction on municipal land and the interest‑waiver matter.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Public hearing on zoning change at 70 Haines Lake Road

Council will hold a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 70 Haines Lake Road (Stevenson). Other decisions include adopting a new Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) by-law, naming a private road (Flicker Lane), and authorizing an MOU with the Town of Parry Sound for regional economic development. Council will also consider requests to support or oppose various provincial and municipal initiatives from other municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Council backed new public school proposal and approved several regional resolutions

The Council adopted the 2025 Water Financial Plan and the 2026 Committee/Council schedule. It passed resolutions supporting the four‑lane expansion of Highway 400, opposing a battery storage facility, and endorsing a new public school in McDougall. By‑laws were enacted to name Flicker Lane, rezone 70 Haines Lake Road, and formalize an agreement with the Campbell owners. Additional resolutions supported the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve and other municipal initiatives.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

McDougall Recreation Committee agenda contains no items

The agenda for the September 8, 2025 meeting of the McDougall Recreation Committee is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No specific agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted the June 9, 2025 recreation minutes

The McDougall Recreation Committee approved three procedural resolutions: calling the meeting to order, adopting the June 9, 2025 minutes, and adjourning the meeting. All three resolutions were carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

Boardroom
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning of 278 Nobel Road (King) under By‑law 2025‑35

The council will discuss zoning by‑law amendment applications, including Z04‑2025 for the King property at 278 Nobel Road and Z05‑2025 for the Campbell property at 336 Highway 124. It will also review consent applications for Stevenson and Tomlins, and consider several by‑law motions covering rezoning, a land‑exchange agreement, and a road‑allowance agreement. Additional items include a fire‑chief report on a new drone and a public hearing on the King zoning amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council requests Ministry of Education hold public meeting on Parry Sound JK‑12 project

Council adopted the July 16 minutes and approved several land‑use consents. It passed a resolution urging the Ministry of Education and the Near North District School Board to hold a public meeting on the Parry Sound JK‑12 megaschool issue and to provide immediate responses to local concerns. The council also approved the Drinking Water Quality Management System plan and denied further interments at Nobel Cemetery pending record review.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
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Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews Minor Variance Application A02-2024 for 11 Felsman Lane

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a Minor Variance Application (A02-2024) submitted by Badley for a property at 11 Felsman Lane, Georgian Bay. The agenda includes the planner’s report and supporting documents, as well as a notice of a public meeting. The committee will discuss the application and any objections before deciding.

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Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official)
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to decide on Granite Valley subdivision and zoning changes

The Council will hold public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments (Hocking and Tomlins) before the regular meeting. The main item is the Granite Valley development, which includes an Official Plan Amendment, a Zoning By-law Amendment, and a Plan of Subdivision. Council will also vote on by-laws for rezoning, road naming, and deeming lots, and hear deputations on road naming and the 2024 audited financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Council approved in principle the Granite Valley subdivision plan

Council adopted the June 18, 2025 minutes and approved the 2024 financial statements. It also approved Consent B12/2025 with conditions, approved in principle subdivision S01‑2023 Granite Valley with multiple conditions, and appointed Councillor Ryman as an alternate to the Parry Sound Area Planning Board.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Public meeting to consider Granite Valley development applications

The McDougall Council will hold a public meeting regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the Granite Valley project. The body will also review a Fire Master Plan contract and a request for a Bell telecommunications tower.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded $59,395 fire master plan contract to Pomax

The council approved a $59,395 contract with Pomax to develop a comprehensive Master Fire Plan. It also approved a $239,539 engineering contract for replacement of the Crawford Septic Bed and gave concurrence for a Bell Mobility telecommunications tower at 11 McDougall Road. The council adopted the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and supported Champlain Township’s heavy‑vehicle monitoring resolution. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

McDougall Recreation Committee meets with no listed agenda items

The agenda for this meeting contains only technical interface elements and no substantive items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

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✓ Decided: Committee called meeting to order, adopted minutes, and adjourned

The McDougall Recreation Committee moved to call the meeting to order (Resolution 25-13) and the motion carried. The committee approved the adoption of the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-14). The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. (Resolution 25-15).

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Wed May 21, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to consider tax write-offs and library service agreement

The Municipality of McDougall will discuss several by-laws, including tax write-offs and a service agreement with the Parry Sound Public Library. Council will also review a shore road allowance application and a noise exemption request for a Rotary Club event.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $450,000 NOHFC playground grant and $150,000 municipal contribution

The council adopted the April 16 minutes and ratified closed‑session matters. It approved a $450,000 NOHFC grant for new playground equipment at six parks, with a $150,000 municipal contribution. The council also approved a $612,069.03 hot‑mix asphalt tender, a $184,715 engineering contract for the Seguin River Bridge, and appointed a Master Fire Plan evaluation committee. Additional actions included a noise‑bylaw exemption for a Rotary tournament and the passage of three by‑laws covering library services, a consent condition, and tax write‑offs.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon May 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

McDougall Recreation Committee approves flyers for June movie night

The committee reviewed minutes, discussed a pending movie license invoice, and finalized plans for several 2025 events. Decisions were made to distribute flyers for the End of School Movie Night and Community Yard Sale, and to explore a 2026 spring event with Georgian Nordic. The meeting was largely procedural and focused on upcoming recreation activities.

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✓ Decided: End of School Movie Night flyers approved for distribution

The committee adopted the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting and formally approved the flyers for the June 27, 2025 End of School Movie Night. It also set dates and leads for several upcoming events, including a community yard sale, fall movie night, bingo, and pickleball intro sessions. Staff will purchase a cooler on wheels, recreation swag, and a table sign. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Boardroom
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to consider Mill Lake Trail zoning amendment and recreation centre loan guarantee

The Council will hold a public meeting to consider Zoning By‑law Amendment Application Z01‑2025 (Kolankowski) for lots 21 and 22 at 4 and 30 Mill Lake Trail. It will also vote on a loan guarantee and line‑of‑credit agreement for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre during construction. Additional by‑law items include a zoning amendment (By‑law 2025‑17) and a transfer payment agreement for municipal housing infrastructure funding (By‑law 2025‑20).

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $13.5 million guarantee for West Parry Sound Recreation Centre

The council adopted By‑law 2025‑17 rezoning lots 21 & 22, approved a $72,009 vehicle tender, and authorized payment of accounts payable totaling $1,011,? (rounded from listed amounts). It also passed a resolution guaranteeing up to $13.5 million for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre and endorsed a federal‑provincial call to favour Canadian suppliers. Additionally, the council accepted an $8,000‑per‑year economic‑development proposal from the Town of Parry Sound.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

No substantive items listed for McDougall Recreation Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

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Boardroom
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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to consider adopting 2025 budget and setting tax rates

Council will consider adopting the 2025 budget (By-law 2025-14), tax ratios (By-law 2025-15), and tax rates (By-law 2025-16). The agenda also includes two consent applications, a deputation from the Rotary Club of Parry Sound seeking support, introduction of new fire department volunteers, and endorsement of resolutions from other municipalities on tariffs, highway safety, cell towers, and other matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $458,673 truck tender

The council approved a tender for a tandem truck cab and related equipment costing $458,673.02. It also adopted the 2025 budget by‑laws, approved two land‑use consent applications with conditions, and authorized payment of accounts payable. Additionally, the council adopted terms of reference for the OPP Detachment Board and appointed the CAO as its representative.

Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to adopt water, sewer, and landfill rate by-laws

The Municipality of McDougall will consider adopting by-laws to establish new water and sewer rates, update landfill and transfer station procedures, and authorize a grant agreement for emergency preparedness.

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Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

McDougall Recreation Committee meets on Feb 10, 2025

The McDougall Recreation Committee held a meeting on February 10, 2025. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific decisions or topics for discussion.

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Boardroom
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to consider rezoning and interim tax levy

The Council will hold a public meeting regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment for 2539494 Ontario Inc. The session includes decisions on an interim tax levy, borrowing for operating expenditures, and funding requests from local organizations.

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Council Chambers, Nobel Community Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

McDougall Recreation Committee

No substantive items listed for McDougall Recreation Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

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Boardroom
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