Scugog public meetings in 2024

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index for December 20, 2024 is an information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Scugog, Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Council members may request items to be added to a future agenda. No resolutions or votes are recorded in this package.

• Support resolutions requesting redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities (multiple municipalities)
• Durham Region report on proposed name updates for the Planning and Economic Development Department and Committee
• Durham Region correspondence on budget by‑laws passed by Regional Council
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notice of decision on Durham Region Official Plan
• Invest Durham newsletter – December 2024

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, including the December 2 special council meeting and the November 25 regular meeting. They will receive reports on the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, the Canterbury Commons Phase 1 subdivision assumption, and the 2024 capital closing and operating results. The council will consider several by‑laws, notably the 2025 Borrowing By‑Law (FIN‑2024‑049) and the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law (BYLAWS‑2024‑063).

• Adoption of minutes from the December 2 special council meeting and the November 25 council meeting (10.1.1‑10.1.3)
• Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Review report (CORP‑2024‑002)
• Canterbury Commons Phase 1 Subdivision Assumption By‑law (DEV‑2024‑044)
• 2025 Borrowing By‑Law authorizing municipal borrowing (FIN‑2024‑049)
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law for the 2025 fiscal year (BYLAWS‑2024‑063)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. The Corporation of the Township of Scugog is reviewing correspondence from other municipalities regarding land transfer taxes, infrastructure funding, and healthcare issues.

• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding redistribution of land transfer tax and GST
• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding TAPMO letter for pre-budget announcement
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding Billy Bishop Airport
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding ambulance shortages
• Correspondence from Town of Deep River requesting amendment to Blue Box Regulation

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is holding public meetings to discuss amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding additional dwelling units and the delegation of authority for removing holding provisions. The committee will also hear delegations regarding health services and development charges.

• Public meeting and report (DEV-2024-041) on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Dwelling Units
• Public meeting and report (DEV-2024-043) on Official Plan Amendment for Delegation of Authority for Removal of Holding Provisions
• Report (DEV-2024-042) on removal of part lot control for Delpark Homes Phase 1 (40M-2764)
• Delegation from Robert McDonald, Comfort Inn, regarding development charges
• Delegation from Kara Wright, North Durham Family Health Team, regarding expanded services

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting to review several grant applications and event summaries. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss a year-end report.

• Grant application review for OVERT Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament
• Grant application review for Cartwright Sports and Recreation Annual Comedy Night
• Grant application from Alzheimer Society of Durham Region for office rental costs
• Review of summaries for Community Care Durham (8 Days of Wellness) and Bakersville Gingerbread Village
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for council and public information. The index includes letters and resolutions from Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies on topics such as land‑transfer tax redistribution, rural road safety programs, and municipal fees. No items are being voted on or decided at this time.

• Durham Region – Motion on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 28, 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Support resolution on Public Sector Salary Disclosure (Nov 20, 2024)
• Champlain Township – Resolution on OPP Billing (Nov 28, 2024)
• City of Guelph – Resolution to enable municipalities to charge fees for gas utility property use (Nov 29, 2024)
• York Region – Resolution on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 28, 2024)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review a consent agenda that includes the 2025 Interim Tax Levy, a financial disclosure regulation update, and the Scugog Line 4 remediation project. The meeting also features presentations on PACE housing for seniors and the township's 2024 Audit Service Plan. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are slated for discussion and possible approval.

• FIN-2024-046 – 2025 Interim Tax Levy
• FIN-2024-047 – Financial Disclosure Requirement (Ontario Regulation 284/09)
• PWIS-2024-020 – Scugog Line 4 Remediation
• Presentation by Community Care Durham on PACE Housing for Seniors
• 2024 Audit Service Plan presentation by Deloitte

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will meet on December 2, 2024 to discuss several lake‑related matters, including a closed‑session review of CONF‑2024‑012 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options for consideration. Public items include presentations from the Scugog Lake Stewards and the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, and the adoption of Confirming By‑Law 55‑24. The meeting also includes routine items such as open session, disclosures, and adjournment.

• CONF‑2024‑012 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options (closed session)
• Delegation from Rob Messervey (Lake Scugog Enhancement Project risk assessment)
• Delegation from Bobbie Drew (Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee minutes, Nov 6 2024)
• Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Meeting Minutes – November 6 2024
• Confirming By‑Law 55‑24

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog circulated a Council Information Index, an electronic package for staff correspondence and public information. It includes regional correspondence such as Durham Region’s 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy and a motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations, as well as support resolutions from various municipalities on road safety, tax redistribution, and other matters. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for information and possible future agenda consideration.

• Durham Region – 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy
• Durham Region – Motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations and revenue opportunities
• Municipality of Tweed – Support Resolution for Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Township of Puslinch – Support Resolution for Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025
• County of Northumberland – Support for Family Physicians Resolution

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review four development applications submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. and private applicants for properties at 50 and 60 Vanedward Drive, 13801 Old Scugog Road, and 1585 Scugog Line 10. Staff reports for each application have been revised and are attached to the agenda. The committee will consider any recommendations and may approve, modify, or deny the proposals.

• LD 04/2024 & A/10/2024 – Revised application for 50 Vanedward Drive (D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.)
• A/11/2024 – Revised application for 60 Vanedward Drive (D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.)
• A/18/2024 – Application for 13801 Old Scugog Road (D. Williams)
• A/17/2024 – Application for 1585 Scugog Line 10 (R. Fowler)

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will consider three by-laws: appointing Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer, appointing Samantha Kazmer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, and imposing new fees for 2025. The meeting also includes a contract award for the roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street, an update on the new animal shelter project, and a cost update for the Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing under the MTO agreement.

• By-Law 54-24 – impose fees for services and activities (2025 Fees and Charges By-Law)
• By-Law 52-24 – appoint Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer
• By-Law 53-24 – appoint Samantha Kazmer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• PWIS-2024-018 – contract award for roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street
• PWIS-2024-019 – MTO agreement cost update for Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic Council Information Index that contains correspondence received by staff for council and public information. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for informational purposes only. Council members may advise the clerk to add items to future agendas, and members of the public can speak on any item as a delegation at a later meeting.

• Township of Uxbridge – Resolution Re: AMCTO Recommendations for Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Nov 15, 2024)
• Township of Russell – Resolution Re: Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Oct 28, 2024)
• City of Toronto – Resolution Re: Respecting Local Democracy and Cities (Nov 18, 2024)
• Township of Puslinch – Resolution Re: Enabling Greater Beneficial Reuse Excess Oil (Nov 21, 2024)
• Township of Essa – Resolution Re: Fair Share of Provincial and Federal Government Financial Support (Nov 21, 2024)

CANCELLED - Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented.

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a meeting. It includes items such as resolutions from other municipalities on Ontario Provincial Police funding, rural road safety programs, building code updates, and other topics. Council members may request to add items to future agendas by notifying the municipal clerk.

• Township of Horton – Resolution Re: OPP Sustainable Funding (Nov 5, 2024)
• Howick Township – Resolution Re: Ontario Provincial Police Costs for 2025 (Nov 6, 2024)
• Town of Pelham – Support Resolution Re: Good Roads Association, Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (Nov 6, 2024)
• Township of Larder Lake – Support Resolution Re: Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 12, 2024)
• Municipality of Leamington – OPP Detachment Billing Increases (Nov 14, 2024)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations regarding housing alternatives to long-term care for seniors. The body will also discuss committee priorities and the 2024 annual report update.

• Presentation by Larry Corrigan and Don Farquharson on housing alternatives to long-term care
• Presentation by Ivo Finotti of Scugog Seniors for Social Action
• Update on the 2024 Annual report
• Update on Housing Committee Priorities
• Establishment of 2025 Meeting and Working Group Dates

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee agenda for November 13, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with empty sections and no concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (SADIE) Advisory Committee is meeting to review administrative updates and future planning. The body will discuss budget requests for 2025 and the 2024 annual report.

• 2025 Budget Request
• 2024 Annual Report Update
• Grant Opportunities
• 2025 Committee Meeting Dates
• Committee Member Resignation

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will hold a closed‑session to discuss staffing matters and other business. After rising from closed session, the council will consider presentations, delegations, and items for which notice was given. The meeting includes a by‑law agenda item and will confirm By‑Law 51‑24 before adjourning.

• Closed Session – update on staffing matter (personal matters per Municipal Act)
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• Presentations and delegations
• By‑Laws discussion
• Confirming By‑Law 51‑24

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index, which is an electronic information package and not a meeting. It contains correspondence from Durham Region, the City of Pickering, Georgian Bay, Wawa, Parry Sound, Puslinch, North Perth and other bodies. Council members may submit items for future agendas, and the public can speak on items as delegations. No resolutions or votes are taken at this CII.

• Durham Region – Bill 23 Proclamation Update: Upper‑Tier Planning Responsibilities (Nov 5 2024)
• City of Pickering – Resolution on Anti‑Littering Slogan Campaign (Oct 30 2024)
• City of Pickering – Resolution on Additional Legislative Amendments to Municipal Codes of Conduct (Oct 30 2024)
• Township of Georgian Bay – Support Resolution urging government to resume assessment cycle (Nov 4 2024)
• Municipality of Wawa – Support Resolution for Green Roads Pilot Project (Nov 5 2024)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024 does not list any agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no specific topics, proposals, or decisions.

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee will meet on Nov 6, 2024 to review reports and updates. Items include a proposed restructuring of the committee, a Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presentation, and updates from the Township and Kawartha Conservation Authority. The meeting is hybrid via Teams and allows public comments.

• Restructuring of the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee (final draft attached)
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presentation
• Agency update from the Township of Scugog Regional Councillor
• Agency update from Kawartha Conservation Authority
• Public comments on agenda items

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on Queen Street businesses and heritage designation requests. The body will discuss heritage grant criteria, property standards, and the priority list for Heritage Value Statements.

• Update on Port Perry Fairgrounds heritage designation request
• Discussion on Wireless Tech heritage sign by-law concerns
• Review of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant criteria
• Priority list of properties requiring Heritage Value Statements
• Review of Herringtons Awnings on Queen Street

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will receive an economic update and a 2024 investment update. It will consider the proposed 2025 fees and charges by‑law. It will also review a municipal perspective on invasive species best‑management practices and hear a delegation about the Oakridge Hospice hockey night.

• FIN-2024-044 Proposed 2025 Fees and Charges – draft by‑law and schedules
• FIN-2024-045 2024 Investment Update – presentation by Finance Manager
• Economic Update and Portfolio Overview – Township of Scugog
• PWIS-2024-017 Invasive Species Best Management Practices – municipal perspective
• Delegation from Christine Vos regarding Oakridge Hospice Hockey Night

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and is not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions were made, as the package serves to provide information to Council and the public.

• Municipality of Clarington resolution regarding New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and Proposed Ontario Regulation for Additional Residential Units
• Township of Whitewater support resolution regarding OPP Notice of Motion for Funding Support
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates
• Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations October 2024 alert
• Durham Catholic District School Board highlights from October 28 board meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will hold a mostly closed‑session meeting. It will discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer and consider the confirmation of By‑Law 50‑24. Other agenda items include standard business notices, presentations, and routine by‑law matters.

• Closed‑session discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Confirmation of By‑Law 50‑24 (attachment BYLAWS-2024-050.pdf)
• Presentations and delegations
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• General by‑law items

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on two specific property applications. The body will also review the minutes from the September 24, 2024, meeting.

• Application A/05/2024: M. Taylor, 12 Coulcliff Boulevard
• Application A/16/2024: M. & D. Willson, 15238 Old Simcoe Road

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will discuss several items, including the adoption of previous meeting minutes and budget reports. A key agenda item is By-law 47-24 to amend Zoning By-law No. 14-14 by removing the holding (H) provision for the property at 3511 Proutt Road. Other items include a by‑law to appoint a Clerk, a notice of motion for tree planting at the Port Perry Fairgrounds, and a heritage advisory committee presentation on designating the fairgrounds.

• By‑law 47-24: Remove the holding provision from lands municipally known as 3511 Proutt Road
• By‑law 48-24: Appointment of a Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of Scugog
• Notice of Motion for Port Perry Fairgrounds Tree Planting (moved by Councillor David Le Roy)
• Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee delegation on designating the Port Perry Fairgrounds
• FIN-2024-042: 2025 Budget Guideline and Target

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that shares correspondence received by staff. It does not constitute a meeting and no items are being voted on. The package includes several Durham Region resolutions on shelter support for women, federal food‑bank funding, harassment of elected officials, and asylum‑claimant assistance, as well as support resolutions from other municipalities.

• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Request Regarding Enhancing Shelter Support for Women and Survivors of Intimate Violence
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Requesting Federal Government Support for Food Banks
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Request Regarding Harassment of Elected Local Government Officials
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Requesting Immediate Federal Government Support for Asylum Claimants in Municipalities
• Municipality of St. Charles - Support Resolution Re: Green Roads Pilot Project

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review two zoning by‑law amendment applications—one submitted by Kevin M. Duguay for 3263 Chandler Drive and another to remove a hold on 3511 Proutt Road. It will also receive delegations on senior housing and spay‑neuter initiatives, and consider reports on municipal office renovations, a financial‑audit contract award, and a delegation of authority for development services.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application (Z/03/2024) – 3263 Chandler Drive, submitted by Kevin M. Duguay
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application for Removal of Hold – 3511 Proutt Road (Z‑2024‑05)
• Financial Audit – Contract Award and Appointment of Auditors (FIN‑2024‑041)
• Municipal Office Renovations (FIN‑2024‑040)
• Delegation of Authority for Development Services (DEV‑2024‑039)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public.

• Resolutions from Township of McGarry, Town of Bracebridge, and Municipality of West Nipissing regarding AMCTO recommendations for the Municipal Elections Act
• Resolution from Town of Tillsonburg regarding funding support for Southwest Community Transit
• Resolution from Municipality of Brockton regarding a proposal to install cameras at the Walkerton Community Centre
• Updates and upcoming events from the North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council meeting on October 16, 2024 is scheduled mainly as a closed session. Items include discussion of the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment and other business for which notice was given. The council will consider by‑law matters and will vote to confirm By‑Law 46-24.

• Closed‑session discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• By‑Laws agenda item
• Confirming By‑Law 46-24

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public and is not a meeting. It includes items from Durham Region, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous sources. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment as delegations.

• Durham Region – Report on Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee Farm Tour 2024
• Durham Region – Durham York Energy Centre PA Day Event
• Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution on Ontario Deposit Return Program
• Town of Cobourg – Resolution supporting involuntary care for severe mental health and addiction issues
• Township of Springwater – Support resolution on physician shortage in Ontario

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a closed‑session update on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. It will then receive public presentations on Invest Durham’s online economic‑development resources and on the draft 2025 capital budget together with the 2026‑2029 capital forecast. A consent agenda will include the 2024‑2025 annual risk‑management and insurance report, a capital‑project status report, a response to a provincial surety‑bond posting, and a report on Shanly Street infrastructure remediation.

• Closed‑session discussion of PWIS‑2024‑016 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Update
• Presentation from Invest Durham on online economic‑development resources (2024‑INFO‑54)
• Presentation of the 2025 Capital Budget (2025 Draft Capital Budget_Presentation.pdf)
• Draft 2025 Capital Budget and 2026‑2029 Capital Forecast report (FIN‑2024‑036)
• Shanly Street Infrastructure Remediation report (PWIS‑2024‑011)

Special Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. It will also consider and confirm By‑Law 45‑24. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as disclosures, public comments, and adjournment.

• Chief Administrative Officer recruitment – discussion in closed session
• Confirming By‑Law 45‑24 – adoption
• Standard procedural items (open session, disclosures, public comments)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index for October 4, 2024 is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Brock, City of Oshawa, Municipality of St. Charles, and other regional bodies, as well as newsletters and a resident letter. Council members may request items for future agenda consideration, and the public may comment on items as a delegation. No resolutions or decisions are being taken at this time.

• Township of Brock – Resolution Re: Rideshare Services (Sept 23 2024)
• City of Oshawa – Notice of Economic Development Services Committee Meeting (Sept 27 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Resolution Re: Physician Shortage (July 17 2024)
• Sandy Russill – Correspondence Re: Minister's Zoning Order (Sept 30 2024)
• Durham Tourism – October 2024 Newsletter

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of a heritage district and review heritage grant and permit matters. The body will also address specific heritage value statements and outstanding property matters.

• Creating a Heritage District
• Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Prince Albert United Church - 23 Jefferey Street
• Mueller Properties
• Old Mill and Bell Tower clocks

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a Special Council Meeting primarily in closed session. The body will discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer.

• Chief Administrative Officer recruitment discussion
• Confirming By-Law -44-24

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that provides staff‑received correspondence for council and public information. No decisions are made at this CII; it serves only to inform council members of items that may be added to future agendas. The package includes several resolutions from Durham Region, updates from other municipalities, and studies from external groups.

• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Regional Council Expense Policy (Sept 10, 2024)
• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Expansion of Durham Regional Police Service Resources for Anti‑Hate Crime Unit (Sept 25, 2024)
• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Requesting the Province of Ontario to Recognize and Take Action on the Physician Shortage (Sept 25, 2024)
• Municipality of Casselman – Resolution Re: AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Sept 17, 2024)
• BILD & Altus Group – GTA Municipal Benchmarking Study (Sept 12, 2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment meets on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 to consider Development Application A/15/2024 for the property at 1555 King Street, submitted by Ashlyn Kennedy of EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of A. & R. Evans. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comments, acknowledgments, and adoption of minutes.

• Application A/15/2024 – 1555 King Street (submitted by Ashlyn Kennedy/EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will review the Scugog Business Program Report and Action Plan. The body is also deciding on a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief and a part lot control exemption for Delpark Homes Phase 1.

• By-Law 42-24: Appointment of a Fire Chief for The Township of Scugog Fire Department
• By-Law 41-23: Part Lot Control exemption for Lots 5, 8, 43, 44, 45, 46 and Blocks 77, 78, 79, Plan 40M-2764 (Delpark Homes Phase 1)
• DEV-2024-033: Scugog Business Program Report and Action Plan Update
• FIN-2024-031: Operating Results as of August 31, 2024
• Notice of Motion: Road Management Action On Invasive Phragmites

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an informational package, not a meeting. It shares correspondence received from other municipalities and regional bodies for council and public awareness. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for information only.

• Municipality of Tweed – Resolution re: Canada Community‑Building Funds administered by the AMO (Sept 10, 2024)
• Township of Hilliard – Support Resolution re: Sustainable Funding for Small Rural Municipalities (Sept 18, 2024)
• City of Kitchener – Support Resolution re: Renovictions – Safe and Adequate Housing (Sept 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Chamber Events and Updates (Sept 17, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community Events & Updates (Sept 20, 2024)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The agenda for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee meeting on 2024-09-17 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Community Grants Committee

The Scugog Community Grants Committee will review grant applications from local groups, including the Port Perry Seniors Club, Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village, and the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. It will also consider submitted summaries for events such as the RCL Ladies Auxiliary Golf tournament, the Blackstock Minor Hockey League year‑end banquet, and a Spay and Neuter Day program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Port Perry Seniors Club grant application
• Review of Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village grant application
• Review of Alzheimer Society of Durham Region grant application
• Review of RCL branch 419 Ladies Auxiliary Golf tournament summary
• Review of Blackstock Minor Hockey League year‑end banquet summary

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review a request for the township to endorse a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) submitted by Avenu Properties for development on Castle Harbour Drive (lots 19 and 20, Concession 7). The agenda includes multiple delegations and correspondence from local residents, First Nations groups, and environmental organizations expressing support or opposition to the MZO. Additional items include a FAQ document from Avenu Properties about Project EQUUS and a report from the Planning Manager.

• Review of DEV-2024-029 request for township endorsement of MZO for Avenu Properties (Castle Harbour Drive)
• Delegations from Chief Kelly LaRocca, Scugog Lake Stewards, Environmental Defence, and others regarding the MZO request
• Correspondence from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and private citizens on the MZO
• FAQ document submitted by Avenu Properties concerning Project EQUUS
• Report from Planning Manager Valerie Hendry

Council Information Index

This is an informational session where the Township of Scugog reviews correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Correspondence from City of Quinte West regarding Municipal Elections Act
• Correspondence from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan on OPP funding
• Correspondence from Township of McGarry on water testing fees
• Correspondence from Town of Smith Falls on health resolution campaign
• Correspondence from North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 13, 2024 in Scugog, Ontario contains no detailed agenda items. The agenda consists only of generic placeholders and system-generated sections without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on additional dwelling units and a proposed development by Avenu Properties Corp. The committee will also discuss its 2025 budget and current housing priorities.

• Avenu Properties Corp proposed development
• Additional Dwelling Units update
• 2025 Housing Advisory Committee Budget
• Housing Committee Priorities update

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee will review the township's 2025 budget and the Community Improvement Program for downtown Port Perry. It will also receive a report on the 2024 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards and coordinate a Tri‑AAC meeting. The meeting includes routine items such as the election of a Vice‑Chair and adoption of previous minutes.

• Election of Vice‑Chair (Item 1.1)
• Report on 2024 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards (Item 6.1)
• Tri‑AAC meeting coordination (Item 8.1)
• Discussion of 2025 budget (Item 8.2)
• Review of downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Program (Item 8.3, Attachment 1_Downtown Port Perry CIP.pdf)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a work‑plan and budget update, followed by reports from the museum, film & TV, cultural sign, town trolley loop and other subcommittees. It will also review a list of upcoming tourism events. No formal motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Work Plan and Budget Update
• Museum and Culture Update – verbal report
• Museum Subcommittee Update
• Film & T.V. Subcommittee Update
• Town Trolley Loop Update

Council Education Session

This is an education and training session for Council and staff. The meeting is designed for learning and does not allow for the advancement of business or decision-making.

• Presentation on Minister Zoning Orders (MZO) by J. Mark Joblin of Loopstra Nixon LLP
• By-Law 39-24 to confirm the proceedings of the session

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will open with public comments and disclosures, then hear several presentations including the 2023 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament proceeds distribution to youth initiative recipients, staff service awards, and updates on the Port Perry Employment Lands SSPS Class Environmental Assessment Study and water supply issues in Blackstock and on Shanly Street. A consent agenda will be considered, containing reports on the charity tournament distribution, the Blackstock Arena 2024‑2025 ice season, the 2024 Canada Day celebrations, the 2025 budget survey results, and the council request list for the 2025 budget. The meeting will conclude with any separate discussion items, new business and possible closed session.

• Presentation of the 2023 Proceeds from the 2023 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament to Youth Initiative Recipients
• Delegation from Ainley Group on the Port Perry Employment Lands SSPS Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Delegation from Peter Barber regarding water supply issues in Blackstock
• Delegation from Stephen Wilcox regarding water issues at the condominium on Shanly Street
• Report on Blackstock Arena 2024‑2025 Ice Season (COMS-2024-011)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for staff, council and the public. It includes items from the Township, Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous community updates. No decisions are made; the package is for informational purposes only.

• Tay Valley Township – Resolution on jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman (Aug 28 2024)
• Town of Plympton‑Wyoming – Support resolution for Canada Community‑Building Fund (Aug 30 2024)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Request to recognize physician shortage across Ontario (Sept 4 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community events & updates (Aug 30 2024 & Sept 3 2024)
• Durham Catholic District School Board – September 2024 Back‑to‑School newsletter (Aug 30 2024)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will examine the tender results for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. It will also consider a fundraising brief for the same project. A by‑law to appoint a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors will be adopted, and a confirming by‑law will be passed. Items carried over from the prior closed session will also be addressed.

• Tender results for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (PWIS‑2024‑009)
• Fundraising brief for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presented by Scugog Lake Stewards
• By‑law appointing a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors (By‑Law 37‑24)
• Confirming By‑law for the proceedings of this Special Council Meeting (By‑Law 38‑24)
• Matters carried forward from the previous closed session

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage designations, grant requests, and permitting procedures. The body will also review the 2025 budget and a missing plaque at Palmer Park.

• Heritage grant request for 146 Queen Street
• Discussion of possible update to the sign by-law regarding ground signs
• Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Review of 2025 Budget
• Missing heritage plaque at Palmer Park

Council Information Index

This is an informational session, not a meeting, where Council reviews correspondence from various municipalities and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Correspondence from Region of Durham, City of Pickering, and Township of Bracebridge
• Support resolutions from Bracebridge, Russell, and Fort Erie regarding physician shortages
• City of Brantford resolution on municipal codes of conduct
• Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation comments on Second Access Road
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two specific property applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the June 25 meeting.

• Application A/13/2024: D. Molyneaux, 750 High Point Road
• Application A/14/2024: S. Loucks on behalf of R. Hairsine, 29 Lakeside Beach Road

Council Information Index

This document is a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting, and no decisions were made.

• Township of Whitewater Region resolution regarding Mental Health and Addictions
• Township of Whitewater Region resolution regarding Ineligible Sources Recycling
• Town of Essex resolution declaring Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
• Town of Grimsby resolution requesting provincial funding for public libraries and community museums
• Township of Baldwin resolution regarding radioactive material transport at Agnew Lake Trailings Management Area

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index on August 16, 2024. It is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a council meeting. No decisions or votes are taken; items are listed for possible future agenda consideration.

• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution on AMO/OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign (Aug 12, 2024)
• Township of Red Rock – Resolution on Catch and Release Justice (Aug 12, 2024)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Support Resolution on Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Aug 13, 2024)
• Township of Lake of Bays – Resolution requesting provincial recognition of physician shortage (Aug 13, 2024)
• City of Quinte West – Notice of Motion on the Canada Community‑Building Fund (Aug 15, 2024)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains updates from other municipalities, provincial agencies, and local organizations for the information of Council and the public.

• Correspondence regarding the 2024 West Shore Village Evacuation Centre
• Town of Caledon resolution regarding provincial regulations for non-native wild animals
• Town of Caledon resolution regarding support for family doctors
• Township of Plympton-Wyoming resolution on underserviced cellular communication services
• Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan resolution urging the government to resume assessment cycle

Council Information Index

This document is a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting, and no decisions were made.

• Correspondence from Township of Pelee and Municipality of St. Charles regarding phasing out free water testing for private wells
• Support resolutions from Municipality of Wawa, Township of North Dundas, Township of Lucan Biddulph, Township of Limerick, and City of Toronto regarding physician shortages
• Support resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding the cost of OPP for small rural municipalities
• Support resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding lithium-ion battery importation and use regulations
• Registration for the 41st Annual Township of Uxbridge Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic Council Information Index that contains correspondence received from other municipalities, provincial and federal agencies, and local chambers of commerce. The CII is an information package, not a meeting, and no items are being decided at this time. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment on items as delegations.

• County of Frontenac – request for provincial recognition of physician shortage (July 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – community events update (July 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – chamber events update (July 22, 2024)
• Municipal Engineers Association – correspondence on Ontario provincial standards (July 22, 2024)
• Region of Durham – correspondence (no further detail provided)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public information; it does not constitute a meeting. Items include regional comments on an ERO posting to amend lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering, a resolution from the Township of Larder Lake on a Social and Economic Prosperity Review, and updates from the North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Durham Region – Comments on ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering
• Township of Larder Lake – Resolution re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review (July 9, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community Events & Updates (July 12, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Events & Updates (July 15, 2024)
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation – In Touch Municipal and Stakeholder Newsletter June/July 2024

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It includes resolutions from other municipalities regarding healthcare, infrastructure, and water testing.

• Town of Petrolia resolution regarding family doctors
• Town of Kearney resolution regarding sustainable infrastructure
• Township of Emo resolutions regarding budget funding and fiscal framework
• Tay Valley Township resolution regarding Basic Income Guarantee
• Municipality of Central Manitoulin resolution regarding water testing

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Special Council meeting includes discussions regarding the Greenbank Airport settlement and an update on a Mountjoy Road Allowance land purchase. The council will also address CAO recruitment and the appointment of an Acting CAO.

• Greenbank Airport settlement discussion
• Update on Mountjoy Road Allowance land purchase request
• Appointment of an Acting CAO
• CAO recruitment (CAO-2024-008)
• Confirming By-Law 36-24

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review printing quotes for event-based marketing materials and discuss 2024 tourist events from the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Members will also consider funding requests from the Scugog Kayak Club and the 2023 Scugog Shores Museum Annual Report.

• Printing quotes for Exit Survey QR Code posters from Big_World_Creative, Hometown_Printing, and PPPrint
• Funding requests from Scugog Kayak Club
• Scugog Shores Museum 2023 Annual Report
• Lake Scugog Historical Society 2024 tourist events presentation
• Update on Cultural Event Sign template

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting of Council. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public.

• Durham Region 2025 Strategic Plan Community Engagement Summary
• City of Pickering resolutions regarding water testing services and an e-scooter pilot program
• Municipal resolutions regarding lithium-ion battery use and exotic animal regulations
• Provincial updates on the 'Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024'
• Correspondence regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog will hold a special council meeting on July 2, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to be held predominantly in closed session to discuss a confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual. The agenda also includes the consideration of Confirming By-Law 33-24.

• Closed session discussion regarding a confidential matter about an identifiable individual
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law 33-24

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for public information and is not a meeting. It contains communications received by staff from residents, regional bodies, and other municipalities.

• Resident correspondence regarding Avenu Properties proposed development
• Durham Region Blue Bin program effective July 1, 2024
• Township of Brock resolution regarding non-native animals
• New Tecumseth resolution regarding private well water testing
• North Glengarry support resolution for rural infrastructure funding

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will be held predominantly in a closed session. The agenda includes an interim performance review of the CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual. The council will also consider a confirming by-law.

• CAO Interim Performance Review
• Confirming By-Law - 31-23

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet on June 25, 2024, to review several land use applications. These items include requests for various adjustments at properties on King Street, Vanedward Drive, Simcoe Street, Queen Street, and Head Road.

• Application for 1261 King Street, Manchester
• Applications for 50 and 60 Vanedward Drive
• Application for 15829 Simcoe Street
• Application for 320 Queen Street
• Application for 2405 Head Road

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments for 19350 Island Road and property developments at Castle Harbour Drive. Council will also consider a contract award for the Palmer Park washroom building, landscape, and splash pad project. Additionally, staff will present the 2023 financial audit and updates on the Tourism Relief Fund.

• Contract award for Palmer Park washroom building, landscape and splash pad
• Zoning amendment for 19350 Island Road (By-law 28-24)
• Removal of Part Lot Control for Lot 34, Plan 40M-2764
• Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (By-law 26-24)
• 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information; it is not a meeting. The document contains resolutions from other municipalities regarding policing, infrastructure, and justice reform. It also includes community updates from the Chamber of Commerce and school board highlights.

• Municipality of Tweed resolution on OPP and rural funding
• Municipality of West Nipising resolution on Champlain Bridge replacement
• Northumberland County resolutions on justice reform and infrastructure
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates
• AMO cybersecurity education for councillors

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The provided document for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee lacks specific agenda items. The text consists entirely of software interface elements and placeholder headers.

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is reviewing several grant applications and summaries for various local initiatives. These include requests from the Port Perry Legion, Rotary Club of Port Perry, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting.

• Review of Canada Day Luncheon application (Port Perry Legion Branch 419)
• Review of annual Caesarea Regatta application (Lake Scugog Regatta Association)
• Review of Port Perry Pedals cycling event application (Rotary Club of Port Perry)
• Review of Scugog's Kids Clothing and Toy Sale summary (Big Brothers Big Sisters)
• Adoption of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The committee will review zoning by-law amendment applications for 16051 Marsh Hill Road and 10955 Old Simcoe Rd. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Scugog Business Program Action Plan and an update on 2024 Canada Day celebrations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z/01/2024) for 16051 Marsh Hill Road
• Report Z-02-2024 regarding 10955 Old Simcoe Rd
• Scugog Business Program Action Plan presentation
• 2024 Canada Day Celebrations update
• Asset Management Plan Update

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence and is not a meeting. It contains communications from various municipalities regarding topics such as well water testing, infrastructure funding, and public health.

• Resolutions regarding free well water testing in Ontario
• Support resolutions for national fire fighting strategy and public health labs
• Correspondence on sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities
• Municipality of Tweed resolution regarding non-native animals
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The provided agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are documented in this text.

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and does not constitute a formal meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public. The items consist of various updates and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies.

• City of Oshawa report on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024)
• City of Pickering resolution regarding natural gas for rural communities
• Township of Pelee letter regarding water and wastewater affordability
• Municipality of Callander resolution regarding the assessment cycle
• Town of The Blue Mountains resolution regarding ride-sharing services

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The document for the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on June 7, 2024, consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided record.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate information. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are recorded for the June 6, 2024, Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review a heritage sign permit application for Port Perry United Church and a heritage value statement for 1572 King Street. The meeting also includes updates on heritage grants and Bill 23.

• Port Perry United Church heritage sign permit application
• Heritage Value Statement for 1572 King Street
• Updates on Heritage Grant Matters
• Discussion of Bill 23 and CIP Grant

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a special council meeting on June 3, 2024. The meeting will be held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual or municipal employees.

• Closed session discussion regarding an identifiable individual
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law - 24-24

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review several consent agenda reports, including a 2025 budget schedule, reserve fund adjustments, and a contract award for inspection services. Staff will also present updates on the 2024 wage review and the Ministry’s draft decision regarding the new Regional Official Plan. The committee will hear public presentations on regional conditions, local healthcare status, and a proposed settlement area boundary expansion.

• Review of the 2024 wage adjustment report (CAO-2024-006)
• Discussion of the Ministry’s draft decision on the new Regional Official Plan (DEV-2024-018)
• Approval of reserve fund closing for 2023 and opening for 2024 (FIN-2024-020)
• Adoption of the 2025 municipal budget schedule (FIN-2024-021)
• Award of a contract administration and inspection agreement (PWIS-2024-007)