Scugog public meetings in 2025

Council Information Index

This is an information-only session where the Township of Scugog receives correspondence from other municipalities and conservation authorities, including resolutions regarding the proposed consolidation of Ontario's conservation authorities.

• Correspondence from Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority on consolidation
• Resolutions from other municipalities opposing Bill 68 and conservation authority consolidation
• Correspondence from City of Peterborough regarding the 'Elect Respect' pledge
• Correspondence from City of Oshawa on greenhouse gas reduction
• Correspondence from City of Hamilton on drowning prevention

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt minutes from a previous meeting and review four applications for minor variances and consent applications at 181 Perry Street.

• Adoption of September 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Review of A/12/2025 at 4740 Malcolm Road
• Review of A/13/2025 at 1400 Scugog Line 4
• Review of A/14/2025 at Lot 78, Phase 2
• Review of A/15/2025 at 11 Isabella Court

Council Meeting

The council will adopt a consent agenda that includes minutes from recent meetings, several financial and development reports, and five by‑law motions covering borrowing authority, an official‑plan amendment for agricultural and on‑farm diversified uses, a zoning amendment for the same uses, an interim 2026 tax levy, and the assumption of municipal services for certain streets. Council will also hear a delegation requesting municipal comments on a proposed aerodrome at 715 Blue Mountain Road and a presentation on a provincial proposal to consolidate conservation authorities. A closed‑session will address recruitment for the Economic Development Advisory Committee and a litigation matter.

• By‑law 51-25 – authorize borrowing pending receipt of taxes
• By‑law 53-25 – amend Official Plan for agricultural‑related and on‑farm diversified uses
• By‑law 54-25 – amend Zoning By‑law for agricultural‑related and on‑farm diversified uses
• By‑law 55-25 – provide interim tax levies for 2026
• Request for municipal comments – proposed aerodrome at 715 Blue Mountain Road (DEV-2025-029)

The council read and passed By‑Laws 51‑25, 53‑25, 54‑25, 55‑25 and 56‑25, covering borrowing authority, amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law, a 2026 interim tax levy and assumption of municipal services. It also approved additional funding from various reserve funds for capital projects, including $2,028.63 for IT Strategy and $23,939.12 for gravel road resurfacing. A resolution opposing the proposed provincial consolidation of conservation authorities was adopted and staff were directed to provide further comments on a private aerodrome request.

• Approved By‑Law 51‑25 borrowing authority (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 53‑25 amendment to Official Plan (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 54‑25 amendment to Zoning By‑Law (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 55‑25 interim tax levy for 2026 (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 56‑25 assumption of municipal services (Carried)
• Approved additional funding $2,028.63 from Municipal Project Reserve (Carried)
• Approved additional funding $23,939.12 from Roads Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Adopted resolution opposing provincial conservation authority consolidation (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is issuing a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for council and public information. The CII is not a meeting and contains items from regional, municipal and provincial bodies, with opportunities for public comment as delegations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham – Report Re: Monitoring of Growth Trends – December 9, 2025
• Municipality of Arran‑Elderslie – Resolution Re: Proposed Restructuring of Ontario's Conservation Authorities – December 11, 2025
• County of Brant – Letter Re: Provincial Decision on Automated Speed Enforcement – December 11, 2025
• Town of Ingersoll – Resolution Re: Upper Thames River Conservation Authority regarding Bill 68 – December 9, 2025
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario – Major Changes Coming to OMERS Pension Plan Bill 68 – December 8, 2025

Community Grants Committee

The committee will review grant applications from Cartwright Sports and Recreation and Bakersville Village. It will consider the attached summaries for each applicant. The meeting will also set the dates for the 2026 Community Grants Committee meetings. No other decisions are listed.

• Review of Cartwright Sports and Recreation grant application (attachment: Cartwright Sport and Recreation_Redacted.pdf)
• Review of Bakersville Village grant summary (attachment: Bakersville Village Summary.pdf)
• Discussion of 2026 Community Grants Committee meeting dates (attachment: 2026 Grants Meeting Dates.pdf)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for agricultural-related uses, a fee by-law update, and the Ravines of Cawker's Creek subdivision. The committee will also hear delegations regarding the Blackstock Arena.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for agricultural uses
• Fee by-law update for planning applications
• Ravines of Cawker's Creek Phases 3A and 3B subdivision
• Delegation from Kirk Swain on Blackstock Arena
• Delegation from Blackstock Minor Hockey on fundraising

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee referred the Blackstock Arena delegation to staff for partnership consideration. It received Report DEV-2025-026 and directed the adoption of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for agricultural‑related and on‑farm diversified uses, including removal of a road‑widening condition. Staff were tasked to develop an On‑Farm Special Events By‑law and consider exemptions in the Development Charge By‑law. The committee also approved the Ravines of Cawker’s Creek Phase 3A/3B assumption by‑law and ordered winter maintenance costs to be invoiced to the developer.

• Referred Blackstock Arena delegation to staff for partnership consideration (carried)
• Received Report DEV-2025-026 and directed adoption of Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for agricultural‑related and on‑farm diversified uses (carried)
• Authorized removal of road‑widening condition for certain planning applications (carried)
• Directed staff to consider an On‑Farm Special Events By‑law and report back (carried)
• Directed staff to consider exemptions for agricultural‑related uses in the Development Charge By‑law (carried)
• Approved Ravines of Cawker’s Creek Phases 3A/3B assumption by‑law and invoicing of winter maintenance to developer (carried)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence received by staff and is not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains reports and letters from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial agencies.

• Region of Durham notice regarding curbside blue box collection changes for small businesses
• Region of Durham report on monitoring of growth trends (File: D01-02-01)
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment application for approval of waste disposal sites
• IESO South Georgian Bay/Muskoka Region Scoping Assessment Outcome Report
• Correspondence from other municipalities regarding rent protection, bail reform, and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss financial planning for 2026 and several infrastructure projects. The body will review reports on tax levies, borrowing, and municipal communications strategy.

• 2026 Interim Tax Levy (FIN-2025-037)
• 2026 Borrowing By-Law (FIN-2025-041)
• Pricing approval for a new animal shelter for Scugog and Uxbridge (CAO-2025-015)
• Design update for the Queen Street and Perry Street Construction Project (PWR-2025-013)
• Accessibility and renovation improvements for Town Hall 1873 (PWR-2025-014)

The committee approved a Class A cost estimate of $3.3 million for a new Scugog‑Uxbridge animal shelter and an additional $500 000 contingency. It also authorized borrowing up to $2 million for 2026 operating purposes and adopted the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law. Staff received temporary financial support to design and tender the Town Hall 1873 elevator addition.

• Approved $3.3 M construction cost for new Scugog‑Uxbridge animal shelter (Carried)
• Approved $500 K contingency for animal shelter cost overruns (Carried)
• Authorized borrowing up to $2 M for 2026 operating expenses (Carried)
• Adopted 2026 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law and directed preparation of interim tax bills (Carried)
• Authorized creation of a capital account and temporary support for Town Hall 1873 elevator design and construction (Carried)
• Endorsed in principle the communications strategy recommendations (Motion Lost)
• Directed staff to remove proposed bump‑out on Queen Street and complete baseline design for Queen Street rehabilitation and Perry Street reconstruction (Carried)
• Approved the consent agenda items except those specifically excluded (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public review. Items include the Region of Durham’s 2026 interim property tax levy, several Durham regional resolutions, and other municipal correspondence. No items are being decided at this time; they are provided for information only.

• Region of Durham – 2026 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (attachments CC11262025 2026 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy - Scugog.pdf, 2025-F-19 2026 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy.pdf)
• Region of Durham – Resolution on comments on ERO postings #025-1007 and #025-1001 (attachments CC11262025 Comments on ERO Postings 025-1077 and 025-1001.pdf, Report 2025-CG-13.pdf)
• Region of Durham – Resolution on Planning Fees and Charges Review (attachments Report 2025-CG-12.pdf, CC11262025 Planning Fees and Charges Review.pdf)
• Region of Durham – Resolution on proposed changes to Ontario Building Code and Bill 60 (attachments CC11262025S Proposed Changes to Ontario Building Code and in Bill 60.pdf, Report 2025-COW-37.pdf)
• Township of Uxbridge – Resolution on winter road and parking lot maintenance (attachment parking lot Township Uxbridge.pdf)

Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee

The Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its previous meeting. It will consider any business arising from those minutes, hear presentations and delegations, receive reports and updates, and discuss any new or outstanding matters. The meeting will also set the date and time for the next session before adjourning.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Business arising out of the minutes
• Presentations and delegations
• Reports and updates
• New business or other matters

The Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting. The committee scheduled its next meeting for February 26, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Adopted September 18, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 26, 2026, 5‑7 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-11-25 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of generic placeholders and procedural elements. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will meet to adopt minutes, review financial results, and consider by-laws for private property parking enforcement and a lease with the Dragon Boat Club. The agenda includes a presentation on the Durham Vision Zero safety plan and a request for municipal support regarding a cannabis processing licence application.

• By-law 48-25: Appointing parking enforcement officers for Durham Common Element Condominium Corp. No. 379
• By-law 49-25: Authorizing a lease with the Dragon Boat Club Inc. for lands at 1 Old Rail Lane
• Presentation: Region of Durham update on Vision Zero and safety improvements
• Request for Municipal Support: Cannabis processing licence application at 2560 Shirley Road
• Report: Private Property Parking Enforcement protocol and draft by-law

The council received and approved the request by Aleafia Farms Inc. for municipal support of a cannabis processing licence at 2540/2560 Shirley Road, authorizing the mayor to provide correspondence. It also passed By-Law 48-25 to appoint municipal law enforcement officers, By-Law 49-25 to lease land to the Dragon Boat Club, and By-Law 50-25 confirming the meeting proceedings. Additionally, the council appointed private parking enforcement officers for Shand Lane and approved the 2026 council meeting schedule.

• Approved municipal support for cannabis processing licence at 2540/2560 Shirley Road (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 48-25 appointing Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 49-25 authorizing lease with Dragon Boat Club at 1 Old Rail Lane (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 50-25 confirming meeting proceedings of November 24, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved appointment of private parking enforcement officers at Shand Lane (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Council, GPA and PCA meeting schedule (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings and committee meetings (Carried)
• Authorized mayor to sign correspondence confirming municipal support for the licence (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that provides staff‑received correspondence for council and public information. It includes letters and resolutions from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies, each with attached documents. No items are scheduled for decision at this time.

• Town of Ajax – Resolution Re: Solve the Crisis and Winter Homelessness Program Support (Nov 19, 2025)
• City of Oshawa – Resolution Re: Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) (Nov 17, 2025)
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution Re: Chloride in the Lake Simcoe Watershed (Nov 19, 2025)
• Town of Parry Sound – Resolution Re: Remove the GST/HST From All New Homes (Nov 18, 2025)
• Association of Ontario Road Supervisors – Fall 2025 Newsletter (Nov 14, 2025)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Advisory Committee meeting on November 20, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder agenda with no substantive agenda items recorded.

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee will hear two presentations: a lake capacity study by Scugog Lake Stewards and a Baagwating Pond remediation update from the Township. Additional items include updates on dark‑sky compliance, tree planting, invasive‑species treatment reports, and a discussion on conservation‑authority amalgamations. The meeting also covers a volunteer recognition dinner invitation and an Ontario Energy Plan overview.

• Scugog Lake Stewards – RFP Lake Capacity Study (presentation)
• Township of Scugog – Baagwating Pond Remediation (presentation)
• Phragmites Treatment 2025 (report attachment)
• Japanese Knotweed Timeline Update (report attachment)
• Conservation Authority Amalgamations (new business discussion)

The committee carried a motion to adopt the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved using the remaining budget of $577.51 to purchase bird feeders for the 2026 and 2027 calendar contest prizes. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved use of remaining $577.51 budget for bird feeder prizes (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will present the 2026 consolidated and capital budgets, along with departmental operating budget updates. A confirming by‑law (By‑Law 47‑25) will be considered. The meeting also includes public delegations and finance department remarks.

• 2026 Budget Overview presentation
• 2026 Capital Budget presentations (Public Works & Recreation, Corporate Services IT)
• 2026 Operating Budget presentations for multiple departments
• Finance Summary Presentation
• Confirming By‑Law 47‑25

The council amended the 2026 capital budget, adding $216,000 to project PST004 for the Baagwating Stormwater Management Pond remediation. It also approved moving the Queen Street Corridor study to 2026 and the Queen Street Reconstruction project to 2027. The 2026 draft budget report and By‑Law 47‑25 confirming the meeting were received and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

• Amended 2026 capital budget: added $216,000 to project PST004 (Baagwating pond) – carried
• Repositioned Queen Street Corridor Study to 2026 – carried
• Repositioned Queen Street Reconstruction to 2027 – carried
• Received and accepted 2026 Draft Budget and 2027‑2030 Capital Forecast report (FIN‑2025‑039) – carried
• Passed By‑Law 47‑25 confirming special meeting proceedings – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 3:38 p.m. – carried

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee meeting on 2025-11-17 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or boilerplate agenda without specific proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) for November 14, 2025 is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Scugog, Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal bodies. Items are provided for public awareness and may be added to a future agenda if submitted by the required deadline.

• Notice of Water Conservation – Blackstock (Nov 6, 2025)
• Resolution – Swim‑to‑Survive Training – Town of Fort Frances (Nov 13, 2025)
• Resolution – GST/HST on New Homes – Township of McGarry (Nov 12, 2025)
• Resolution – Blue Box Recycling Collection – Otonabee‑South Monaghan (Nov 7, 2025)
• Letter to Premier Ford – Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras – South‑West Oxford (Nov 6, 2025)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will receive a presentation regarding a recreational cottage community at Sunnybrae Golf Club. The body will also review updates to an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) brochure and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Presentation by Bobby and Dorie McDonald regarding Sunnybrae Golf Club Recreational Cottage Community
• Review of Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) brochure updates
• Establishment of the 2026 meeting schedule

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review remediation options for the Blackstock Arena and the Baagwating Stormwater Management Pond. The meeting includes reports on renovation options for the Old Cartwright High School and a lease for the Scugog Dragon Boat Club.

• Blackstock Arena remediation options and refrigeration system operations
• Baagwating Stormwater Management Pond remediation feasibility study
• Old Cartwright High School renovation options
• Scugog Dragon Boat Club lease of a portion of Rotary Environmental Park
• Administrative Monetary Penalties report (FIRE-2025-007)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved, by a 4‑3 vote, the in‑principle endorsement of Option 1 – a large wetland pond – for the Baagwating Stormwater Management project. Staff were directed to investigate funding and to prepare an implementation plan before tendering. The committee also deferred a decision on the Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant, approved a staff report on a priority repair plan for the Blackstock Recreation Centre, and extended the meeting beyond 5:30 p.m.

• Endorsed in principle Option 1 – Large Wetland Pond for Baagwating Stormwater Management (vote 4‑3) – Carried
• Directed staff to investigate funding opportunities for the Large Wetland Pond – Carried
• Directed staff to prepare an implementation plan and report back before tendering – Carried
• Deferred the Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant decision for 30 days – Motion Lost
• Approved staff report on a priority plan for Blackstock Recreation Centre repairs – Carried
• Extended meeting time beyond 5:30 p.m. to complete agenda items – Carried

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.

• Region of Durham resolution regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras
• City of Oshawa notice for a Growth Management Study Public Information Centre on Nov 25, 2025
• Town of The Blue Mountains resolution regarding TC Energy's Pumped Storage Proposal
• Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan letter of support for Swim-to-Survive Training
• Municipality of South Huron resolution on Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Scugog Business Program, including a ROD grant application. It will also receive updates on the Fairgrounds Outreach Project, the Lakefront Skate & Holiday Market sponsorship, and a vacancy on the committee. Additional business updates will note new, renamed, and closed local businesses.

• ROD Grant Application under the Scugog Business Program
• Fairgrounds Outreach Project – status update
• Lakefront Skate & Holiday Market – sponsorship discussion
• Economic Development Advisory Committee vacancy – update
• Business updates: new businesses (e.g., Guiding Compass Physiotherapy at 250 Queen Street) and name changes (e.g., Green Tractors to Premier Equipment at 620 Durham Road)

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the September 12 minutes. It voted to allocate up to $1,518.65 of the 2025 budget to the Scugog North Durham Welcome Wagon program and the same amount to the Lakefront Holiday Skate program. The committee accepted Ivo Finotti’s resignation and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 12 minutes (carried)
• Allocated up to $1,518.65 to Welcome Wagon program (carried, moved by Puckrin)
• Allocated up to $1,518.65 to Lakefront Holiday Skate program (carried, moved by Voss)
• Accepted resignation of Ivo Finotti from the committee (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on film initiatives, museum curation, and the township’s tourism growth plan. It will discuss advertising and marketing activities, a sponsorship for the Lakefront Skate & Holiday Market, and a partnership funding opportunity with Central Counties Tourism. The meeting also includes setting the 2026 committee schedule.

• Film Update
• Curator Report
• Growth Plan and Staff Report Update
• Lakefront Skate & Holiday Market Sponsorship
• Partnership Funding Opportunity with Central Counties Tourism

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 5, 2025 meeting. It approved allocating the remaining 2025 committee budget to develop and procure Scugog Tourism‑branded merchandise for sale. The Committee set the 2026 meeting schedule for the first Thursday of each month. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 5, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Allocated remaining 2025 budget to tourism‑branded swag development (Carried)
• Established 2026 meeting dates: first Thursday of each month (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee will review updates on heritage grants, permits, and designations. Topics include a Panorama grant update, discussions on the Old Simcoe designation and plaque, and review of the Scugog Island Church site at 19100 Island Rd. The meeting also includes reports, correspondence, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Heritage Grant Matters – Panorama update
• Heritage Permit Matters
• Old Simcoe Designation/Plaque and Presentation Discussion
• Scugog Island Church – review of 19100 Island Rd Geo.pdf
• 14009 Old Simcoe Cemetery – review of 14009 Old Simcoe.pdf

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for the council and public, including items from the Region of Durham, Township of Uxbridge, and several neighboring municipalities. Council members may request any of these items be placed on a future committee agenda. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham – Resolution Re: Response to Proposed Updates to the Projection Methodology Guideline (Oct 29, 2025)
• Township of Uxbridge – Official Plan Review Initiation (Oct 29, 2025)
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution Re: Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability (Oct 28, 2025)
• Municipality of Calvin – Support on Conservation Fee Freeze (Oct 29, 2025)
• Town of East Gwillimbury – Resolution Re: Opposition to the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Oct 28, 2025)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-10-28 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are recorded. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions documented.

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will meet to discuss a new emergency management program and the 2026 fee schedule for municipal services. The session includes a closed meeting regarding litigation and committee recruitment, as well as a delegation request for a charity hockey event.

• By-Law 42-25: Imposing fees for 2026 services and activities across multiple municipal departments
• By-Law 41-25: Adoption of an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
• By-Law 43-25: Appointment of Jaida Pizzale, Jessica Pett, Hailey Hanlon, and Emily Lanos as Animal Control Officers
• By-Law 44-25 and 45-25: Appointments of a Deputy Chief Building Official and a Deputy Clerk
• Funding request for the North Durham Chamber of Commerce

The council entered and later rose from a closed session, approved the appointment of Alyse Patterson‑Donald to the SADIE Committee, and waived rental fees for the Hockey Night in Port Perry charity event. It also adopted several by‑laws, including By‑Law 42‑25 (fees for services), 44‑25 (Deputy Chief Building Official), 45‑25 (Deputy Clerk), 41‑25 (Emergency Management Program), 43‑25 (Animal Control Officers), and 46‑25 (meeting confirmation). All listed actions were carried.

• Approved appointment of Alyse Patterson‑Donald to the SADIE Committee (Carried)
• Waived fees for rental of the Scugog Community Recreation Centre and Ice Pad 1 for the Hockey Night charity event (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 42‑25 to impose fees for services and activities (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 44‑25 to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 45‑25 to appoint a Deputy Clerk (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 41‑25 to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Response Plan (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 43‑25 to appoint four Animal Control Officers (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 46‑25 confirming the proceedings of the regular meeting (Carried)

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. It is not a meeting and no resolutions or votes are taken. Council members may request items to be added to a future agenda by notifying the municipal clerk. The package includes letters and resolutions from neighboring municipalities and agencies.

• Town of Ajax – Resolution Re: Advocating for Expansion of the Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Program
• Town of Ajax – Resolution Re: Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care and Emergency Department
• Town of Ajax – Notice of Public Open House for Ajax GO Station Secondary Plan (Nov 5, 2025)
• Town of Ajax – Resolution Re: Provincial Decision on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
• Town of Whitby – Resolution Re: Extended Producer Responsibility for Blue Box Recycling Collection

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will consider a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 2080 Whitfield Road. The meeting includes a public presentation and a report from the Principal Planner.

• Public Meeting Presentation - Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-S-2025-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment for 2080 Whitfield Road
• Presentation from Mark Jacobs from the Biglieri Group regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-S-2025-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment for 2080 Whitfield Road
• DEV-2025-025 Public Meeting Report – 2080 Whitfield Road – Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-S-2025-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z/2025/05)
• Registered Public Meeting Delegate Zac Cohoon regarding - Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-S-2025-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment for 2080 Whitfield Road

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received the public meeting report DEV-2025-025 for the 2080 Whitfield Road subdivision and zoning amendment. The Committee directed staff to prepare a recommendation report for Council after reviewing all public and agency comments. The motion was carried.

• Report DEV-2025-025 received; staff directed to prepare recommendation report (carried)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and is not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made; the package provides staff-received correspondence for the information of Council and the public.

• Halton Region correspondence regarding public safety requirements
• Resolutions from Goderich, Wasaga Beach, and Puslinch regarding Swim-to-Survive training
• Township of Woolwich resolution regarding Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act
• Township of Edwardsburgh resolution regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
• Township of Springwater resolution regarding Elect Respect Pledge

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 package includes letters from the Region of Durham, Town of Englehart, Town of Aurora, Municipality of Waterloo, Township of Algonquin Highlands, and provincial/federal agencies. No items are scheduled for decision; members of the public may speak on any item as a delegation.

• Town of Englehart – Resolution on Proposed Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements (Sept 24 2025)
• Town of Aurora – Resolution supporting Elect Respect Campaign (Sept 25 2025)
• Municipality of Waterloo – Correspondence on amending Ontario Regulation 391/21 (Oct 8 2025)
• Township of Algonquin Highlands – Correspondence on Crown Land Boundaries (Oct 8 2025)
• Provincial/Federal Government and agency correspondence

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 8, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025
• Agenda is procedural and contains no items for discussion

Heritage Advisory Committee

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

The Heritage Advisory Committee adopted the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It received an update that the by‑law designating 14954 Old Simcoe Street has been passed by Council and the Ontario Heritage Trust, with an appeal deadline of October 25 2025. No other formal approvals, rejections, or tablings were recorded.

• Adopted September 2 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Noted that by‑law designating 14954 Old Simcoe Street passed by Council and Ontario Heritage Trust (appeal deadline Oct 25 2025)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is reviewing financial reports and proposed updates to municipal fees. The meeting includes discussions on emergency management and a concession agreement for Blackstock Arena.

• Proposed 2026 Fees and Charges (FIN-2025-034)
• Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan (FIRE-2025-004)
• Blackstock Arena Concession Booth Agreement with Sandwich Shack (PWR-2025-008)
• 2025 Capital Project Status Report as of August 31, 2025 (FIN-2025-036)
• 2025-2026 Annual Risk Management and Insurance Report (FIN-2025-035)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved the 2026 fee schedule and directed the bylaw to be adopted. It confirmed the insurance arrangement with Intact Public Entities and allocated the dividend to the Insurance Reserve Fund. The Emergency Management Program and Response Plan bylaw was adopted and posted online. A one‑year concession agreement for Blackstock Arena was signed and extensive capital project funding, including a new animal shelter, was authorized.

• Approved Proposed 2026 Fees and Charges (FIN-2025-034) and directed bylaw for adoption (Carried)
• Confirmed insurance placement with Intact Public Entities and directed dividend to Insurance Reserve Fund (FIN-2025-035) (Carried)
• Adopted Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan bylaw and posted plan online (FIRE-2025-004) (Carried)
• Entered one‑year Blackstock Arena Concession Booth agreement with The Sandwich Shack (PWR-2025-008) (Carried)
• Received 2025 Capital Project Status Report (FIN-2025-036) (Carried)
• Approved closure of listed capital projects and allocated $6,235.28 for Union Avenue design (FIN-2025-033) (Carried)
• Approved additional funding for Union Avenue design, Cartwright Town Hall upgrades, and over‑budget vehicle projects totaling $7,831.04 (FIN-2025-033) (Carried)
• Created Project #925059 for new animal shelter with $540,000 funding (FIN-2025-033) (Carried)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting of Council or Committee, and no decisions are being made.

• City of Pickering resolution regarding GO Lakeshore East Express Service
• City of Pickering resolution supporting the Elect Respect Pledge
• Township of West Lincoln resolution regarding community and natural gas expansion consultation
• Niagara Region motion respecting a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, and addictions
• Newsletters from Invest Durham, Durham Tourism, and the Association of Municipalities Ontario

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for public information. It is not a meeting and contains no motions or votes. Items include regional and municipal correspondence such as reports, resolutions, and support letters. No items are being decided at this time.

• Region of Durham – Report #2025-INFO-72 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2025 Farm Tour (Sept 19, 2025)
• Municipality of Brighton – Resolution Re: Electoral Reform – Motion COU-2025-390 (Sept 15, 2025)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Resolution Re: NORDS Pilot Program (Sept 17, 2025)
• City of Dryden – Resolution Re: Swim-to-Survive Training (Sept 23, 2025)
• Township of Woolwich – Resolution Re: Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act (Sept 26, 2025)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It will consider two applications: A/10/2025 for 142 Cochrane Street and A/11/2025 (with LD 05/2025) for 278 Union Avenue. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Adopt minutes from the August 26, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Application A/10/2025 – 142 Cochrane Street (file No. A/10/2025)
• Application A/11/2025 & LD 05/2025 – 278 Union Avenue (file No. A/11/2025)
• Public comment periods for each agenda item
• Next meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will discuss a procurement strategy for a new Scugog-Uxbridge animal shelter and a contract award for parking enforcement. The meeting includes a delegation from the Region of Durham regarding home weatherization loans and a proposal to designate a property on Old Simcoe Road as a heritage site.

• Procurement strategy and preliminary work approval for a new Scugog-Uxbridge animal shelter (CAO-2025-012)
• Contract award for Parking Enforcement and Permitting Strategy (FIRE-2025-003)
• By-law 39-25 to designate 14954 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry, as having cultural heritage value
• By-law 38-25 to repeal by-law 63-22 regarding the appointment of a Deputy Clerk
• Delegation from Region of Durham regarding Durham Greener Homes loan/LIC program

The council endorsed the Durham Greener Homes program in principle and agreed to provide a letter of support. It approved the Parking Enforcement and Permitting Strategy contract award to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for $46,297.81, creating capital project #925058 with a $50,000 budget funded from the Municipal Projects Reserve. By‑laws 38‑25 and 39‑25 were passed, repealing a former clerk appointment by‑law and designating 14954 Old Simcoe Road as a heritage property. Finally, the council authorized a trade‑by‑trade procurement model and $85,000 of preliminary work for the new Scugog‑Uxbridge animal shelter.

• Endorsed Durham Greener Homes initiative and agreed to provide a letter of support (Carried)
• Approved Parking Enforcement and Permitting Strategy contract award to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for $46,297.81; created capital project #925058 with $50,000 budget funded from Municipal Projects Reserve (Carried)
• Passed By‑Law 38‑25 repealing by‑law 63‑22 appointing a Deputy Clerk (Carried)
• Passed By‑Law 39‑25 designating 14954 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry as a cultural heritage property (Carried)
• Approved trade‑by‑trade procurement model and $85,000 preliminary work for the new Scugog‑Uxbridge animal shelter, authorizing a project manager (Carried)
• Authorized a total capped budget of $85,000 for Scugog (and $170,000 overall) for early animal shelter works (Carried)
• Adopted consent‑agenda items including adoption of minutes from previous special council meetings (Carried)

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. It contains memos and resolutions from other municipalities for the information of Council and the public.

• Memorandum regarding Indigenous Consultation Guide, Durham Municipalities Partnership
• Town of Ajax resolution regarding the Elect Respect Campaign
• Municipality of St. Charles resolution regarding Natural Gas Expansion Project Cancellation
• Town of Goderich resolution regarding the Elect Respect Pledge
• Municipality of South Huron resolutions regarding before and after school program closures and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act

Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee

The Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from the June 25 meeting, hear several community presentations on remediation options for the Blackstock Arena, review a formal report on those options, and consider a proposal for a concession stand at the Blackstock Recreation Complex. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion and consideration.

• Presentations on Blackstock Arena remediation options (Sandra Frey, Danna Christian, Mike Blakey, Elizabeth Peeters)
• Report PWR-2025-001: Blackstock Arena remediation options
• Concession stand proposal at the Blackstock Recreation Complex
• Adoption of minutes from the June 25 meeting

The Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee adopted the June 25 minutes and had no business arising from them. The committee voted unanimously to recommend Option 2 – a portable ammonia plant costing about $600,800 – to Mayor and Council for short‑term arena remediation. Staff will present the Sandwich Shack concession‑stand RFQ (one‑year at $80 per month or $400 per season) to council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted June 25, 2025 advisory minutes (carried)
• Unanimously recommended portable ammonia plant (Option 2, approx $600,800) to Mayor & Council
• Strongly rejected status‑quo Option 1 (continue plant until failure)
• Noted Sandwich Shack RFQ for one‑year concession stand ($80/month or $400/season); staff to recommend to council
• Recorded no correspondence received
• Recorded no business arising from previous minutes
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Councillor Harold Wright)

Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-09-18 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to have no publicly posted agenda content.

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee agenda for September 16, 2025 contains no listed items. The document only includes generic headings and placeholders, with no specific grants, contracts, or decisions noted. Therefore no decisions or discussions are recorded in this agenda.

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a special council meeting to discuss the Port Perry Fairgrounds Visioning Exercise. Council will consider the award and budget approval for the project RFP and hear from several delegations and correspondents.

• CAO-2025-011: Fairgrounds Visioning Exercise RFP – Award and Budget Approval
• Delegations from Cynthia Johnston, Betty Somerville, and Murray Skan regarding the Fairgrounds Visioning Exercise
• Petition organized by Michael Coll regarding the Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Correspondence from Ginny Brunton and Ray and Sharon Smith regarding the Port Perry Fairgrounds Visioning Exercise
• Letter of support for Port Perry Fair from the Port Hope and District Agricultural Society

The council created Capital Project #925055 with a $100,000 budget and awarded RFP# P2025-17 to Darwin Logic Inc. (Darwin Pivot) for $92,553 to conduct a community visioning exercise for the Port Perry Fairgrounds. Funding will come from the Municipal Projects Reserve Fund and the CAO and Treasurer are authorized to sign the necessary agreements. By‑Law 36‑25 confirming the special meeting proceedings was also passed.

• Approved Capital Project #925055 with $100,000 budget (5-2 vote)
• Awarded RFP# P2025-17 to Darwin Logic Inc. for $92,553 (5-2 vote)
• Authorized CAO and Treasurer to execute award documents (5-2 vote)
• Received delegations from six residents for information (carried)
• Received correspondence from six community members for information (carried)
• Received petition from Michael Coll for information (carried)
• Passed By‑Law 36‑25 confirming special meeting proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:28 p.m. (carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hear a public‑meeting presentation on a proposed Official Plan amendment and Zoning By‑law amendment that would allow agriculture‑related and on‑farm diversified uses. The Committee will also receive a presentation and report on updating the Township’s Site Alteration and Fill By‑law. Additional items include routine reports, announcements, and procedural matters.

• Public Meeting Presentation – Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for Agriculture‑Related Uses and On‑Farm Diversified Uses (item 9.1)
• Presentation – Township of Scugog Site Alteration and Fill By‑law Update (item 10.1)
• Report – DEV-2025-022 Site Alteration By‑law Update – Background Report and Preliminary Directions (item 11.1)
• Public Meeting Report – Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for Agricultural‑Related Uses and On‑Farm Diversified Uses (item 11.2)
• Announcements from Council and Staff (item 8)

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received the public‑meeting report on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments and directed staff to prepare a recommendation report for Council. The Committee also received the Site Alteration By‑law update report, authorized a public open house for feedback, and instructed staff to report back with a final recommendation. Both motions were carried.

• Received public‑meeting report on Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare recommendation report for Council on those amendments (carried)
• Received Site Alteration By‑law update report (carried)
• Authorized staff to hold a public open house on the draft Site Alteration By‑law (carried)
• Directed staff to report back with final recommendation on the updated Site Alteration By‑law (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

Council Information Index

This 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.

• Town of Cobalt resolution on mandatory certification for firefighters
• Municipality of Bluewater resolution on closure of before and after school programs
• Township of Southgate support resolution for City of St. Catharines Elect Respect Pledge
• Town of Fort Frances resolution opposing strong mayor powers
• Township of Larder Lake resolution requesting moratorium on aerial spraying of glyphosate in Timiskaming Forest

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on the Welcome Wagon subcommittee and the Scugog Business Program. The body will also discuss on-farm diversified and agriculture uses.

• On-farm Diversified Uses/Agriculture Uses discussion
• Welcome Wagon Subcommittee Update
• Scugog Business Program
• Chamber Invoice for Welcome Wagon
• Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Resignation

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 11, 2025, to review and discuss the agenda items for the session.

• Review of agenda items
• Discussion of meeting details

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

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

The committee adopted the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It approved a $10,199 grant from the KRCA Invasive Species Action Fund for the Year 2 Japanese Knotweed project. The committee also recommended preparing a dark‑sky by‑law presentation for council and reported the current budget allocations.

• Adopted June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved $10,199 KRCA grant for Japanese Knotweed project (approved)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will discuss the 2026 budget survey results and council request list. The meeting includes reports on infrastructure remediation and stormwater management feasibility.

• 2026 Budget Survey Results (FIN-2025-030)
• Council Request List for 2026 Budget (FIN-2025-031)
• Shanly Street Remediation Contract Award (PWR-2025-006)
• Baagwating Stormwater Management Pond Feasibility Study (PWR-2025-002)
• Blackstock Arena Remediation Options (PWR-2025-001)

The committee approved a contract with Envision Excavating Limited to remediate deficiencies at 171 Shanly Street for $124,579.68. The Chamber of Commerce's $6,102 funding request was referred to staff for options. The Baagwating Stormwater Management Pond feasibility study was received and sent back to staff to explore grant funding.

• Approved Shanly Street remediation contract $124,579.68 (Carried)
• Referred Chamber of Commerce $6,102 funding request to staff (Carried)
• Received Baagwating Stormwater Management Pond feasibility study and referred to staff for grant funding investigation (Carried)
• Received 2024 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament proceeds report for information (Carried)
• Endorsed Scugog Shores Museum Visitor Growth Plan (Carried)
• Received 2026 Budget Survey Results report for information (Carried)
• Received Council Request List – 2026 Budget report for information (Carried)
• Approved brief recess of up to 5 minutes (Carried)

Council Information Index

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Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss reports and updates regarding local tourism. The session includes a review of a draft visitor growth plan for the Scugog Shores Museum.

• Scugog Shores Museum Visitor Growth Plan 2025 draft
• August 2025 Museum Curator Report
• Listing of upcoming tourism related events
• Tourism Advisory Committee member resignation

The committee adopted the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It noted the resignation of member Stewart Bennett and instructed staff to find a replacement. Staff were directed to secure a $2,800 full‑page advertisement in the December edition of Canada Travel magazine and to pursue a future ad at the same rate using the 2025 tourism budget.

• Adopted June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Noted Stewart Bennett resignation; clerk to seek new member (Not a vote)
• Approved $2,800 ad in December 2025 Canada Travel magazine (Carried)
• Approved future ad at same rate using 2025 tourism budget (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review heritage grants, permits, and cemetery designations. The committee will also discuss a budget request for 2026 operations.

• 2026 Operating Budget Request
• Heritage Conservation District Public Information Session
• Cemetery Designation Update
• Heritage Grant Matters
• Heritage Permit Matters

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog’s Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information and is not a meeting. It includes letters and resolutions from other municipalities and government agencies, with an invitation for public delegations to comment. No items are scheduled for decision at this time.

• Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch & Raglan – Request for exemption to proposed mandatory firefighter certification requirements (Aug 6 2025)
• Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch & Raglan – Advocacy for increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans (Aug 6 2025)
• Municipality of Tweed – Collaborative action on sustainable waste management (Aug 25 2025)
• Town of Fort Erie – Support resolution for Bill 17, Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Aug 26 2025)
• Town of Fort Erie – Support resolution for Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Aug 26 2025)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will review three development applications. The items are LD 04/2025 for 10651 Old Scugog Road, A/08/2025 for 3482 Church Street, and A/09/2025 for 11 Mikelen Drive. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Adopt minutes from June 24, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Review LD 04/2025 – 10651 Old Scugog Road
• Review A/08/2025 – 3482 Church Street
• Review A/09/2025 – 11 Mikelen Drive

Council Information Index

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• Township of Rideau Lakes – Resolution requesting support for the V.O.I.C.E. Coalition (August 5 2025)
• Township of Terrace Bay – Support resolution for exemption to O. Reg. 343/22 on firefighter certification (August 11 2025)
• Township of West Lincoln – Resolution supporting the H.E.R. Elect Respect Campaign (August 12 2025)
• Township of West Lincoln – Letter to Niagara Region regarding human‑trafficking prevention (August 12 2025)
• Township of Grimsby – Resolution endorsing opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act (August 14 2025)

Council Information Index

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• Town of Blue Mountains – request to exclude TC Energy’s proposed battery storage project from a Special Economic Zone designation (July 14, 2025)
• Township of Southgate – resolution on increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans (August 11, 2025)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – resolution requesting a moratorium on aerial glyphosate spraying in the Nipissing Forest (August 12, 2025)
• Township of North Glengarry – resolution on producer responsibility for blue boxes (August 12, 2025)
• Ministry of Natural Resources – notification of proposed carbon‑storage regulations (August 13, 2025)

Council Information Index

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• Support Resolution from Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc regarding Municipality of Tweed Blue Box Procedures
• AMO Watchfile Newsletter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Council Information Index

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• Township of Nairn and Hyman – Resolution opposing transportation and disposal of niobium tailings at the Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area
• Municipality of Tweed – Follow‑up to the Province on challenges facing small rural and northern municipalities
• City of St. Catherine's – Letter to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding the Elect Respect pledge
• Norfolk County – Support resolution for a council letter to the Township of Otonabee
• Town of Goderich – Resolution opposing Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster Act, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific motions, hearings, or decisions listed for this meeting.

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package for information only and not a meeting. It contains correspondence received from the Township, Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous sources. Members of the public may speak on any item as a delegation, and council staff can add items to the next regular agenda if requested by the municipal clerk. No decisions are made at this CII.

• Town of Ajax – Notice of Public Meeting for Official Plan Review (July 18, 2025)
• Town of Aurora – Resolution opposing Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act (July 17, 2025)
• Municipality of South Huron – Resolution supporting request to amend the Blue Box Regulation (July 18, 2025)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario – AMO Watchfile Newsletter (July 17, 2025)
• The Witness Blanket – Correspondence (July 23, 2025)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. The Township will review correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities, including positions on Strong Mayor Powers, Bill 17, and trade agreements.

• Review of resolutions regarding Strong Mayor Powers expansion
• Review of resolutions opposing Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster Act
• Review of resolutions advocating for increased income support thresholds for Canadian Veterans
• Review of resolutions regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Review of resolutions on procurement and trade agreement exemptions

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing a Council Information Index that contains correspondence from other municipalities, regional bodies and provincial/federal agencies. The package is for information only and no items are being voted on at this time. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment as a delegation.

• Township of Amaranth – Letter of Support re: Illegal Land Use (July 8 2025)
• City of Port Colborne – Support Resolution re: Raising Ontario Works and ODSP (July 10 2025)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario – AMO Watchfile Newsletter (July 3 2025)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario – 2nd Annual Healthy Democracy Forum (July 9 2025)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario – Policy Update – IESO LT2 Documents (July 9 2025)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting on July 9, 2025 will consider the award of the Development Application Process Review RFP, an update on the Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant replacement, municipal ice‑storm assistance funding, a lease renewal request for the Port Perry Fairgrounds, and the adoption of By‑Law 35‑25. These items will be discussed in both open and closed sessions of the meeting.

• CAO-2025-007 – Development Application Process Review RFP award
• CAO-2025-008 – Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant replacement update
• FIN-2025-028 – 2025 municipal ice storm assistance
• CONF-2025-014 – Lease renewal request for the Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Confirming By‑Law 35‑25 – adoption of new by‑law

The council received a delegation from Blackstock Minor Hockey and accepted the arena refrigeration update report. It approved the award of RFP# P2025-12 to McCauley Nichols & Associates for $110,000 (excluding HST) and created capital project #925055 with a $115,000 budget. The council also requested municipal ice‑storm assistance for March 2025 costs and authorized the treasurer to verify the application.

• Received delegation from Blackstock Minor Hockey (Carried)
• Received report CAO‑2025‑008 on arena refrigeration update (Carried)
• Created capital project #925055 with a budget of $115,000 (Carried)
• Awarded RFP# P2025‑12 to McCauley Nichols & Associates for $110,000 (excluding HST) (Carried)
• Funded the RFP award from the Development Charges – General Government Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Authorized CAO and Deputy Treasurer to execute documents for the RFP award (Carried)
• Requested assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program for March 2025 costs (Carried)
• Authorized the Treasurer to verify and attest the ice‑storm assistance application (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for Council’s information and is not a meeting. It includes items of correspondence from the Township of Scugog, Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, and other municipalities. Several attached resolutions address topics such as review of strong mayor powers, opposition to Bill 5, and support for increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans. No decisions are being made at this time.

• City of Pickering – Resolution to review Strong Mayor Powers (June 30, 2025)
• City of Pickering – Resolution opposing Bill 5 (June 30, 2025)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Resolution opposing Strong Mayor Powers (June 17, 2025)
• City of Port Colborne – Support resolution for increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans (June 27, 2025)
• Town of Cobourg – Resolution on Bill 5 impact on local food system and environment (July 4, 2025)

Council Information Index

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• Indexing of Municipal Development Charges (June 25, 2025)
• Durham Region response to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025
• Durham Region 2024 Annual Building Activity Review
• Town of Ajax resolutions regarding Ontario Works, ODSP, and tenant compensation
• Correspondence from other municipalities regarding Bill 5 and Strong Mayor Powers

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on two specific property applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the May 2025 meeting.

• Application A/11/2018: C. Allen, 225 Williams Point Road (Revised)
• Application A/07/2024: M. Buschbeck, 13450 Old Scugog Road

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will review several items, including closed‑session matters on livestock investigator recruitment and an Ontario Land Tribunal settlement. Public presentations will cover the 2024 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements and an update on Townhall 1873 exterior repairs. The consent agenda contains multiple by‑law amendments, notably a zoning change for 15762 Old Simcoe Road and a proposed land sale east of Mountjoy Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as announcements, delegations, and a confirming by‑law for the 2026 election.

• CONF-2025-012 – Update on Livestock Investigator Recruitment and Appointments (closed session)
• CONF-2025-013 – Ontario Land Tribunal settlement discussion (closed session)
• FIN-2025-026 – Presentation of 2024 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements
• By‑law 26-25 – Amend Zoning By‑law No. 14‑14 for 15762 Old Simcoe Road, Ward 5
• By‑law 33-25 – Proposed land sale east of Mountjoy Road, Cartwright, Ward 4

The council approved the appointment of Tara Feasby as the Municipal Livestock Investigator and removed Dale Feasby and Evan King from that role. It also waived fees for the Port Perry Lumberjacks centre‑ice logo for three years, approved the 2024 draft consolidated financial statements, appointed Deloitte as auditor for 2025, and passed a zoning by‑law amendment for Old Simcoe Road.

• Approved appointment of Tara Feasby as Municipal Livestock Investigator (Carried)
• Approved removal of Dale Feasby and Evan King as Livestock Investigators (Carried)
• Waived centre‑ice logo fees for Port Perry Lumberjacks for three years (Carried)
• Approved 2024 draft consolidated financial statements (Carried)
• Appointed Deloitte as township auditor for fiscal year 2025 (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 14‑14 for 15762 Old Simcoe Road (Carried)
• Approved Strong Mayor legislation report and related Procedure By‑law amendments (Carried)
• Adopted minutes and reports listed under the Consent Agenda (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. Council will review correspondence from the Region of Durham, other Ontario municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies.

• Durham Region Accessibility Awards nominations open
• Town of Stouffville resolution on Greenbelt/Oak Ridges Moraine
• Municipality of Tweed resolution on Blue Box Producers
• City of Guelph resolution on Special Economic Zones Act
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution on Veteran income support

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting to review specific grant applications and a grant policy. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the March 18, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Port Perry Rotary Club application for Rotary Seniors Christmas Dinner
• Review of Lake Scugog Regatta Association application for Caesarea Regatta
• Review of Community Care Durham application for Kilometers for CCD
• Grants Policy Review for Comment

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hear a closed‑session discussion on the proposed disposition of municipal land at the Mountjoy Road allowance. The committee will also receive presentations on a draft subdivision and zoning by‑law amendment for 15762 Old Simcoe Road and a zoning by‑law amendment for 16051 Marsh Hill Road. Additional items include a proposal to name a new street “Hailey Crescent” in the Nestleton Station subdivision and an update from the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee.

• Disposition of Municipal Lands – Mountjoy Road Allowance (closed session)
• Presentation of Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 15762 Old Simcoe Road
• Presentation of Zoning By‑law Amendment – 16051 Marsh Hill Road
• Proposed street name “Hailey Crescent” for Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-90042
• Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee update to Council

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee approved the draft subdivision plan and the associated zoning by‑law amendment for 15762 Old Simcoe Road, subject to conditions. The committee also received and directed the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee to conduct consultations on a Heritage Conservation District and report back in the fall. Additionally, delegates’ speaking time was extended by three minutes.

• Extended delegates speaking time by three minutes (Carried)
• Received delegation from the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Directed Heritage Committee to undertake HCD consultations and report in the Fall (Carried)
• Received presentation on Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 15762 Old Simcoe Road (Carried)
• Received Recommendation Report DEV‑2025‑015 (Carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision for 15762 Old Simcoe Road, subject to conditions (Carried)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment to rezone the subject lands (Carried)
• Referred implementing zoning by‑law amendment to Council for enactment (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will open with a moment of silence, disclose any pecuniary interests, and then enter a closed session to review the CAO's probationary status and a pay‑equity and compensation review. After rising from the closed session, the council will consider matters from that session, hear public presentations and delegations, address business for which notice was given, and consider by‑law items before confirming By‑Law 25‑25 and adjourning.

• Closed session: CAO probationary review
• Closed session: Pay equity and compensation review
• Confirming By‑Law 25‑25
• Presentations and delegations from the public
• Consideration of business for which notice was given

The council moved into a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and later rose from that session. A motion to confirm By‑Law 25‑25, which records the proceedings of the special meeting, was passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered closed session (carried)
• Rose from closed session (carried)
• Confirmed By‑Law 25‑25 (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index provides staff correspondence for council and public information. No items are scheduled for decision; the package includes a bi‑annual report on removal of holding provisions and various inter‑municipal resolutions and reports. Council members may request items for future agendas.

• Council Memo – Bi‑annual Report for Removal of Holding Provisions (June 13, 2025)
• Durham Region – Invest Durham Annual Report 2024 (June 6, 2025)
• Municipality of Kincardine – Resolution on Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act (May 14, 2025)
• Municipality of Bluewater – Resolution supporting Northern Health Travel Grant Program (June 6, 2025)
• Township of Black River‑Matheson – Request for exemption to mandatory firefighter certification (June 10, 2025)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Region of Durham Accessibility Award nomination and review updates from National Accessibility Awareness Week and the Tri-AAC.

• Nomination for 2025 Region of Durham Accessibility Award
• National Accessibility Awareness Week update
• Tri-AAC Meeting update
• Municipality of Clarington sensory kit
• StopGap Foundation

The committee adopted the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It unanimously forwarded a nomination for the ATEAM Group for the 2025 Region of Durham Accessibility Award. It recommended that Council authorize staff to install hooks or hangers and adult and children’s change tables in the new Palmer Park washrooms. The meeting was adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

• Adopted April 9, 2025 advisory committee minutes (Carried)
• Forwarded nomination of ATEAM Group for 2025 Region of Durham Accessibility Award (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize installation of hooks/hangers in Palmer Park washrooms (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize installation of adult and children’s change tables in Palmer Park washrooms (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:43 p.m. (Carried)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

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

The committee adopted the March 19, 2025 minutes. It approved a $2,000 operating budget and $2,500 tree‑seedling funding for 2026. It recommended Council endorse an additional water‑quality testing location around Lake Scugog. It also advised that the FoodCycler program be presented to the DECAC meeting.

• Adopted March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved $2,000 operating budget and $2,500 tree‑seedling funding for 2026 (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse additional water‑quality testing location at Lake Scugog (carried)
• Recommended FoodCycler program be brought to the next DECAC meeting (recommended)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package, not a meeting, that shares correspondence received by staff for council and public awareness. Items include resolutions and recommendations from nearby municipalities on social support, provincial legislation, land‑use authority, and safety acts. Public comments are invited on each correspondence item.

• City of Pickering – Resolution Re: Raising Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – June 4, 2025
• City of Oshawa – Recommendation Re: Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 – June 5, 2025
• Town of Georgina – Resolution Re: Opposition to the Proposed Amalgamation of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority – April 23, 2025
• City of Peterborough – Resolution Re: Bill 6 Safer Municipalities Act 2025 – May 20, 2025
• Town of Caledon – Support Resolution Re: Motion to Strengthen Municipal Authority to Effectively Manage Illegal Land Use – June 4, 2025

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the minutes from its April 3, 2025 meeting and receive several presentations, including a talk by Penny Waller and Ivo Finotti of the Port Perry Bed & Breakfast Association and a museum update from Amanda Gallagher, Seasonal Curator of the Scugog Shores Museum and Archives. It will also review a list of upcoming tourism events and consider remarks on the continued vitality of downtown Port Perry. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from the April 3, 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation by Penny Waller and Ivo Finotti (Port Perry Bed & Breakfast Association)
• Museum update – verbal report by Amanda Gallagher, Seasonal Curator
• List of upcoming tourism events
• Discussion on continued vitality of downtown Port Perry

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and receive updates on cemetery surveys and the historical society plaque program. It will hear a presentation from a Council for the Arts delegation about the "Villages of Scugog" mural concept. The committee will also review heritage permit matters, including sign permits and colour approvals, and discuss a property standards by‑law update.

• Adopt 2025-05-06 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Cemetery Survey Update and Historical Society Plaque Program
• Delegation from Marion Meyers, Scugog Council for the Arts on "Villages of Scugog" murals
• Review of Old Mill initiatives, heritage committee directives, and staffing update
• Heritage Sign Permits and Heritage Colour Approvals in the HCD

The Heritage Advisory Committee adopted the May 6 minutes. It recommended that Council approve a Notice of Intent to Designate Caesar Cemetery at 3490 Highway 7A, Caesarea, and authorized staff to prepare and post the notice and to proceed with the designation if no objections are received. The committee also supported the Scugog Council for the Arts’ mural project and recommended a three‑year minor variance to the no‑mural by‑law, with annual status updates to the committee.

• Adopted May 6 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Notice of Intent to Designate Caesar Cemetery (carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare and post the notice and proceed with designation if uncontested (carried)
• Recommended Council authorize staff to pursue a three‑year minor variance for the mural project (carried)
• Requested annual status updates on the mural variance be provided to the committee (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will consider a consent agenda that includes reports on the 2024 operating surplus, methods of voting for the 2026 municipal election, a capital project at Scugog Shores Museum Village, a heritage‑properties update, and noise and public nuisance by‑law amendments. The committee will also receive presentations on Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, an update from Lakeridge Health, and a delegation regarding Culture Days 2025. Items on the consent agenda may be approved during the meeting.

• Heritage Properties Update – draft bylaw amendment (DEV-2025-012)
• Noise & Public Nuisance By‑law amendments (DEV-2025-013)
• 2024 Operating Surplus report (FIN-2025-017)
• Methods of Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election (CORP-2025-004)
• Capital Project CMU002 – Pathways at Scugog Shores Museum Village (COMS-2025-012)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved several items, including recognizing Culture Days 2025 as an official township celebration and designating the 2025 Canada Day event as of municipal significance while waiving vendor background‑check requirements. It also approved the Capital Project for pathways at Scugog Shores Museum Village and the use of vote tabulators and internet voting for the 2026 municipal election. Amendments to the heritage property and noise/by‑law regulations were enacted, and the 2024 operating surplus was transferred to various reserve funds.

• Recognized Culture Days 2025 and Mural Marathon as official township celebrations (Carried)
• Deemed 2025 Canada Day Celebrations an Event of Municipal Significance and waived criminal background checks for vendors (Carried)
• Approved Capital Project CMU002 – Pathways at Scugog Shores Museum Village for the 2025 Capital Budget (Carried)
• Approved use of vote tabulators and internet voting for the 2026 municipal election (Carried)
• Amended Property Standards By‑law 16‑15 to update protections for designated heritage properties (Carried)
• Amended Noise and Public Nuisance By‑laws to include Provincial Offences Act enforcement provisions (Carried)
• Transferred $136,000 of the 2024 operating surplus to the Roads Climate Contingency Reserve (Carried)
• Transferred $400,000 of the 2024 operating surplus to the Municipal Projects Reserve for the new animal shelter (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index provides staff‑received correspondence for council and public information. Items include regional recommendations on the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation agreement, a transit‑oriented district energy system, a GO Lakeshore East Extension study, and several responses to Bill 5. Council members may request items for future agenda; no resolutions are being taken at this time.

• Durham Region – Recommendation Re: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and The Region of Durham Bilateral Agreement (May 28 2025)
• Durham Region – Recommendation Re: Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community District Energy System (May 28 2025)
• Durham Region – Recommendation Re: Sole Source Procurement for Preparation of the GO Lakeshore East Extension Transit Station Charge Background Study (May 28 2025)
• Durham Region – Recommendation Re: Response to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act (May 29 2025)
• Ministry of Natural Resources – Correspondence Re: Reintroduction of the Geologic Carbon Storage Act (May 27 2025)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review updates on the Downtown Port Perry viability and workforce transportation challenges in North Durham. The committee will also consider the appointment of a new member and discuss the September meeting date.

• Welcome Wagon Working Group Update
• Continued Viability of Downtown Port Perry
• North Durham Agriculture-related and On-farm Diversified Uses
• Durham Economic Task Force Tariff Response
• Appointment of Terry Vos to the Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 7, 2025 meeting. After a member resignation, Mike Cascone was appointed as the new Chair and Matthew Somerville as the new Vice Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Both appointments were carried by vote.

• Adopted February 7, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Appointed Mike Cascone as Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Matthew Somerville as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet on May 27, 2025. After routine items such as public comments, adoption of minutes, and announcements, the committee will consider Application LD 03/2025 submitted by A. Edwards and A. Downie for the property at 675 View Lake Road. No other development applications are on the agenda.

• LD 03/2025 – Application by A. Edwards & A. Downie for 675 View Lake Road

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law No. 14-14, authorized by a prior planning meeting. A presentation from the Durham Regional Police Service Board on enhancing community safety will be heard. Reports on a Hydro One community grant for the Durham Kawartha Power Line Project and the 2025 Asset Management Plan will be reviewed. These items are part of the meeting’s consent agenda.

• Amend Zoning By-law No. 14-14 (housekeeping amendment) – By-law 23-25
• Presentation from Durham Regional Police Service Board on community safety
• Hydro One Community Grant Opportunity – Durham Kawartha Power Line Project (CAO-2025-005)
• 2025 Asset Management Plan (FIN-2025-019)
• Adoption of minutes from previous council and committee meetings

The council approved By‑Law 23‑25, amending the township’s Zoning By‑law. It accepted the Durham Regional Police Service Board presentation on community safety. Staff were directed to submit a Hydro One grant request for playground replacement at Cartwright Fields and the mayor and clerk were authorized to sign any funding agreements. Additional items on the consent agenda, including several committee minutes, were also carried.

• By‑Law 23‑25 amended the Zoning By‑law (Carried)
• Durham Regional Police Service Board presentation received (Carried)
• Consent agenda items approved (Carried)
• Committee minutes (Planning, Housing, Heritage, Library) adopted (Carried)
• Staff directed to submit Hydro One grant request for Cartwright Fields (Carried)
• Mayor and clerk authorized to execute funding agreements with Hydro One (Carried)
• Staff to prepare report on Hailey Crescent street‑name request (Carried)
• CAO directed to attend next Heritage Advisory Committee meeting (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package for information only and does not constitute a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Region of Durham, several neighboring municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. No decisions or votes are recorded; items are listed for public awareness and possible future agenda consideration.

• Region of Durham – Monitoring of Growth Trends (attachment)
• Town of Ajax – National Accessibility Week Fair (attachment)
• Municipality of Kincardine – Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act (attachment)
• Town of Blue Mountains – Advocacy for reduced provincial tax rate on Ontario‑made cider (attachment)
• Town of Stouffville – Resolution on Salt Water Pollution (attachment)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for staff, council and the public. It does not constitute a meeting and contains no motions, votes, or resolutions to be decided. Items include regional and municipal letters on topics such as a motion to amend a ban on Nazi symbols, various resolutions opposing strong‑mayor powers, and advocacy on Bill 5 and provincial tax rates.

• Durham Region – Motion to amend prior motion on banning the Nazi Swastika (May 13 2025)
• Township of Uxbridge – Resolution on continuation of expanded day program services (May 15 2025)
• Town of Parry Sound – Resolution rejecting expansion of strong‑mayor powers (April 16 2025)
• Town of Orangeville – Resolution rescinding strong‑mayor powers legislation (May 13 2025)
• Town of The Blue Mountains – Resolution advocating reduced provincial tax rate on Ontario‑made cider (May 14 2025)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 14, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025
• Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee
• Procedural agenda with no listed items

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review three main items: fund policies for the Mayor’s Gala and Charity Golf Tournament, the lease renewal for Cartwright Sports and Recreation Inc., and a recommendation report on a Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment. A closed‑session discussion will address the review of township operations and strategic plan alignment. No decisions have been recorded yet; the agenda outlines the topics for discussion.

• Mayor’s Gala and Charity Golf Tournament Fund Policies (CAO‑2025‑004)
• Cartwright Sports and Recreation Inc. Lease Renewal (COMS‑2025‑010)
• Housekeeping Zoning By‑law Amendment – Recommendation Report (DEV‑2025‑011)
• Review of Township Operations and Strategic Plan Alignment (CONF‑2025‑009) – closed session

The committee received and approved the fund policies for the Mayor’s Gala and the Scugog Charity Golf Tournament, establishing a reserve fund for the Gala proceeds. They also authorized a lease renewal with Cartwright Sports and Recreation Inc. for two properties on Highway 7A in Nestleton Station. A housekeeping zoning by‑law amendment was accepted and will be forwarded to council for adoption.

• Approved Mayor’s Gala Fund Policy and Charity Golf Tournament Fund Policy (Carried)
• Established reserve fund for Mayor’s Gala proceeds (Carried)
• Authorized execution of lease with Cartwright Sports and Recreation Inc. for lands at 3951 and 3971 Highway 7A, Nestleton Station (Carried)
• Approved Housekeeping Zoning By‑law Amendment recommendation and to bring amendment to council for adoption, with no further notice (Carried)
• Approved entry into closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations (Carried)
• Rose from closed session at 7:34 PM (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 PM (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is not a meeting of Council or Committee, but an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Town of Cobourg resolution regarding Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates
• Municipality of North Perth letter opposing Strong Mayor Powers
• Township of Springwater resolution requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST
• Community Development Council Durham correspondence regarding Durham Region Transit (DRT) new routes
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities invitation for Ottawa Tourism

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee will meet on May 8, 2025 to adopt the March 13 minutes, receive reports, and discuss additional dwelling units using an Ontario guide. The committee will also consider correspondence regarding Cartwright High School and review the schedule of a recent working‑group meeting. The meeting will conclude with setting the date and time for the next session.

• Adoption of the March 13, 2025 Housing Advisory Committee minutes
• Presentation on Additional Dwelling Units (attachment: ADU Ontario Guide.pdf)
• Review of Ivo Finotti correspondence regarding Cartwright High School
• Discussion of the Housing Advisory Committee Working Group meeting held April 10, 2025
• Setting the date and time for the next Housing Advisory Committee meeting

The Housing Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 8, 2025 meeting was carried. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted March 13, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee will consider a delegation from Darren Vella and Alfiya Kakal of Innovative Planning Solutions regarding a street‑naming request for the Nestleton Station subdivision. The meeting also includes updates on Caesar Cemetery, the Lake Scugog Historical Society plaque project, a property standards by‑law amendment, and the Old Mill design concepts. Additional reports cover heritage grant and permit matters and a site visit to the Old Mill.

• Delegation on Nestleton Station Subdivision street naming request (Item 5.1)
• Caesar Cemetery Statement of Significance (Item 4.1)
• Lake Scugog Historical Society plaque project – next steps (Item 4.2)
• Property Standards By‑Law update (Item 4.3)
• Old Mill design concept(s) presentation (Item 6.4)

The committee adopted the April 1 meeting minutes. It formed a working group to develop heritage value statements for cemeteries and placed that item on the June agenda. The committee denied the developer’s request to name a street “Hailey Crescent” and asked Council to support the decision. Additional actions include approving a cemetery plaque program to be fully funded by the Historical Society and scheduling an Old Mill site tour for June 3.

• Adopted April 1 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Formed working group to develop cemetery heritage value statements; agenda item set for June (Agreed)
• Approved cemetery plaque program to be designed with and funded entirely by the Historical Society (Approved)
• Unanimously denied recommendation to approve street name “Hailey Crescent” and requested Council support (Denied)
• Scheduled Old Mill site tour for June 3, 2025, with remainder of meeting to follow (Scheduled)
• Postponed current heritage district request and will prepare a presentation for Council later (Postponed)
• Directed staff to retain contractor to erect hoarding at Panorama property and issue Order to Comply for wall repairs (Directed)
• Requested review of blank entries in upcoming street‑naming list to identify historical significance (Requested)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will receive an update on the 2025 Asset Management Plan, review the Building Permit Fees Annual Report and the Reserve and Reserve Funds report, and consider the Blackstock Depot Sand Dome Repairs project. The meeting also includes several community delegations on agricultural advisory, rare‑disease awareness, and a local church exhibit.

• 2025 Asset Management Plan Update – Future Levels of Service
• Building Permit Fees Annual Report 2024 (FIN-2025-015)
• Reserve and Reserve Funds – 2024 Closing & 2025 Opening (FIN-2025-016)
• Blackstock Depot Sand Dome Repairs (PWIS-2025-007)
• Community delegations: Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, Manley Lavender rare‑disease awareness, Trinity‑St Andrew’s United Church exhibit

The committee approved all items on the consent agenda, including receipt of the 2024 Building Permit Fees report and the 2024‑2025 Reserve Funds report. It also approved additional funding of $186,224.70 (net of HST) from the Facility Reserve Fund for Contract S2023‑20 to complete Blackstock Sand Dome repairs. The meeting was adjourned at 3:07 PM.

• Consent agenda items approved (all carried)
• Building Permit Fees Annual Report (2024) received
• Reserve and Reserve Funds report (2024 closing & 2025 opening) received
• Blackstock Sand Dome Repairs report received and additional $186,224.70 funding approved
• Blackstock Sand Dome Repairs contract closed
• Meeting adjourned at 3:07 PM

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index on May 2, 2025. It is an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public, and it is not a meeting. The index includes items such as resolutions, press releases, and reports from neighboring municipalities, school boards, and agencies. No items are being voted on or formally adopted at this time.

• Clarington – Resolution on impacts of the International Student Program changes to local post‑secondary (April 29 2025)
• Uxbridge – Press release for World Migratory Bird Day 2025 (May 2 2025)
• Georgina – Resolution on salt management (April 28 2025)
• Champlain – Resolution to increase surveillance of heavy vehicles on Ontario roads (April 28 2025)
• Otonabee‑South Monaghan – Proposal to end daylight‑saving time in Ontario (April 30 2025)

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will consider a contract award for the reconstruction of Union Avenue. It will also discuss the Port Perry Fairgrounds lease renewal request from the Port Perry Agricultural Society. Several by‑laws will be presented, including a tax levy for 2025, a fee schedule amendment, and a delegation of planning authority. The meeting includes a consent agenda to adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Contract Award for the Reconstruction of Union Avenue (PWIS-2025-006)
• Port Perry Fairgrounds lease renewal request from the Port Perry Agricultural Society
• By‑law 18-25 to levy rates of taxation for the year 2025
• By‑law 19-25 to amend By‑Law 54-24 and update fees for municipal services
• By‑law 17-25 to delegate additional planning responsibilities to the Director of Development Services

The council moved and seconded a motion to receive correspondence from Ray Smith, Michelle Malloy and Beth Meszaros regarding the Port Perry Fairgrounds lease renewal request, and the motion was carried. No other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. The remainder of the agenda consisted of presentations, delegations and community announcements.

• Received correspondence on Port Perry Fairgrounds lease renewal request (motion carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog's Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It shares correspondence received by staff, including a Durham Region update on the Greener Homes Program and several municipal resolutions opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers. No items are scheduled for decision at this time.

• Durham Region – Durham Greener Homes Program Update (April 23, 2025) correspondence
• Town of Aylmer – Resolution opposing expansion of strong mayor powers (April 16, 2025)
• Town of Parry Sound – Resolution calling for stronger federal support for inclusive research diversity (April 22, 2025)
• Township of Zorra – Resolution opposing proposal to expand strong mayor powers (April 24, 2025)
• Town of Tecumseh – Resolution opposing proposed expansion of strong mayor powers (April 25, 2025)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is issuing a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information. No items are being decided at this time; the package includes letters from Mulmur, Tillsonburg, Saugeen Shores, Puslinch, Kingsville and others on trade‑agreement exemptions, strong‑mayor powers and heritage‑act amendments. Council members may request items be added to future agendas by notifying the municipal clerk. The public may comment on items as delegations.

• Mulmur Resolution – Procurement and Advocacy for Trade Agreement Exemptions (April 11, 2025)
• Tillsonburg Resolution – Request to defer Provincial Strong Mayor Powers (April 14, 2025)
• Saugeen Shores correspondence – Opposition to amendments expanding Strong Mayor Powers (April 16, 2025)
• Puslinch support resolution – Amendment to Subsection 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act (April 16, 2025)
• Kingsville letter – Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers (April 16, 2025)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will discuss a presentation on North Durham agriculture‑related and on‑farm diversified uses. It will consider adopting the Region of Durham Soil and Groundwater Assessment Protocol (DEV‑2025‑008). The committee will also review a request for additional delegation of authority for Development Services (DEV‑2025‑009). No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on North Durham Agriculture‑Related and On‑Farm Diversified Uses (DEV‑2025‑010)
• Adoption of Region of Durham Soil and Groundwater Assessment Protocol (DEV‑2025‑008)
• Request for Additional Delegation of Authority – Development Services (DEV‑2025‑009)

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received and approved the North Durham Agriculture‑Related and On‑Farm Diversified Uses recommendations, directing staff to draft the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments and to schedule a statutory public meeting. The Committee also adopted the Region of Durham Soil and Groundwater Assessment Protocol. Finally, the Committee approved an amendment to By‑law No. 40‑22 to delegate additional planning authority to Development Services.

• Approved staff to prepare draft Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for North Durham agricultural and on‑farm diversified uses (DEV-2025-010) – Carried
• Adopted and endorsed the Region of Durham Soil and Groundwater Assessment Protocol (DEV-2025-008) – Carried
• Approved amendment to By‑law No. 40‑22 to delegate additional planning authority to Development Services (DEV-2025-009) – Carried

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic package that shares correspondence received by staff for the council and public. It is not a meeting and no decisions are made at this time. Council members may submit items for future agendas by the specified deadline.

• Town of Georgina – Resolution Re: Salt Management (April 7, 2025)
• Township of North Glengarry – Resolution Re: Rural Road Safety Program Implementation (April 7, 2025)
• City of Peterborough – Resolution Re: Discontinuation of X (formerly Twitter) and customer service app improvements (April 7, 2025)
• Township of Central Frontenac – Resolution Re: US Tariff Response (April 8, 2025)
• County of Lennox & Addington – Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates (April 10, 2025)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting, review final plans for the Tri‑AAC meeting, and consider the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan. It will also discuss new business items, including the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program and a Durham Region request for nominations in 2025. Additional items include committee recruitment and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Adopt 2024-11-13 SADIE Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Review final plans for the Tri‑AAC meeting
• Consider the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan
• Discuss the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
• Review Durham Region letter of request for nominations 2025

The SADIE Committee unanimously re‑elected Patricia Thomas as Chair and Gillian Daly as Vice‑Chair for 2025, and Council approved their continued roles. The committee adopted the November 13, 2024 minutes and agreed to set up a working‑group meeting to develop the 2025 work plan. Upcoming items include a Tri‑AAC event on May 1 and a regular meeting on June 12, plus a selection for the Durham Region nomination by June 12.

• Patricia Thomas elected Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Gillian Daly elected Vice‑Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Council permission for Chair and Vice‑Chair to remain as described was carried
• Adoption of November 13, 2024 minutes was carried
• Committee agreed to set up a working‑group meeting to develop the 2025 work plan
• Deputy Clerk will present Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at the next regional meeting in June
• Committee agreed to select a nominee for Durham Region Letter of Request by June 12 2025
• Regular SADIE meeting scheduled for June 12 2025 at 2:00 pm

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will consider the 2025 Final Tax Levy bylaw (FIN-2025-014) and related financial reports. It will also review a contract award for engineering services to reconstruct Union Avenue, and renew the Memorandum of Understanding with Scugog Float Flyers. Additional items include updates on the 2026 budget timeline, the status of Scugog Fibre Inc. and Scugog Networks Inc., and a request for financial support referred to staff.

• FIN-2025-014 – 2025 Final Tax Levy bylaw
• PWIS-2025-004 – Contract award for engineering services for Union Avenue reconstruction
• COMS-2025-009 – Renewal of Scugog Float Flyers Memorandum of Understanding
• FIN-2025-008 – 2026 Budget Timeline
• FIN-2025-010 – Status report on Scugog Fibre Inc. and Scugog Networks Inc.

The committee approved moving $6,000 each from the 2025 Gravel Resurfacing and Hardtop Patching budget lines to the Contracted Services for Roadside Garbage Collection line to cover weekend garbage costs in downtown Port Perry. It also approved a $12,000 grant for the Scugog Council for the Arts and deferred the Chamber of Commerce’s funding request to a future meeting, inviting its new executive director to present. Staff were authorized to dissolve Scugog Fibre Inc. and Scugog Networks Inc., with related updates to corporate director records. Several reports and a memorandum of understanding with the Scugog Float Flyers Club were received and approved.

• Reallocate $6,000 from Gravel Resurfacing and $6,000 from Hardtop Patching to Roadside Garbage Collection (Carried)
• Approve $12,000 financial support for the Scugog Council for the Arts (Carried)
• Defer request for financial support for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce to a later meeting (Carried)
• Invite the new Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce to present its funding request (Carried)
• Authorize staff to dissolve Scugog Fibre Inc. and Scugog Networks Inc. (Carried)
• Remove Thomas Rowett as director of both corporations (effective Dec 2, 2018) (Carried)
• Remove Roberta Drew as director, President and Secretary of both corporations (effective Nov 21, 2022) (Carried)
• Add Mayor Wilma Wotten as sole director, President and Secretary of both corporations (effective Nov 22, 2022) (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee of Scugog, Ontario held a meeting on April 4, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. Therefore no specific topics, contracts, or policy proposals were presented for discussion.

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index on April 4 2025, which is an electronic package for council and public information and not a meeting. The index includes several pieces of correspondence, such as the Fire Master Plan Award of Contract dated April 1 2025. It also contains regional and municipal items on topics like a Durham Region motion to ban the Nazi swastika, child‑welfare funding support from St Charles, and trade‑tariff resolutions from LaSalle and St Charles. No items are being decided at this time; the package is for informational purposes only.

• Fire Master Plan Award of Contract – Township of Scugog (April 1 2025)
• Durham Region – Support Resolution to Amend Motion to Ban the Nazi Swastika (March 31 2025)
• Municipality of St Charles – Resolution Re: Child Welfare Funding Support (March 31 2025)
• Town of LaSalle – Resolution Re: Canadian and Ontario Governments’ Negotiations with the USA on Trade Tariffs (April 1 2025)
• City of Port Colborne – Support Resolution for Ontario Heritage Act amendment (April 3 2025)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the minutes from the February 6 meeting and review several presentations, including the Port Perry Agriculture Society and Big World Creative on Scugog sideroads. It will consider the draft 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee Work Plan and receive updates on tourism signage, the Scugog Shores Museum, and upcoming tourism events. A request to add the President of the Port Perry Bed & Breakfast Association to the committee will also be discussed.

• Adoption of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Port Perry Agriculture Society on cooperation opportunities
• Presentation by Big World Creative on Scugog sideroads
• Review and adoption of the draft 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Request to add the President of the Port Perry Bed & Breakfast Association to the committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. It accepted minor changes to the 2025 Work Plan and will submit it to Council. The committee also approved submitting a marketing grant application to the Central Counties Tourism partnership fund. The Terms of Reference were kept unchanged for the remainder of the council term and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved minor changes to the 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee Work Plan (Carried)
• Approved submission of a marketing grant application to the Central Counties Tourism partnership fund (Carried)
• Decided to keep the Tourism Advisory Committee Terms of Reference unchanged for the current council term (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to hear delegations regarding property designations and site updates. The body will discuss heritage grants, permits, and the Residential Conservation District guidelines.

• Request to approve Heritage Value Statement for 14954 Old Simcoe
• Designation consideration from Lake Scugog Historical Society
• Discussion regarding Grain Elevator Site
• Update on Water Street business signs
• Update on Cartwright High School

The committee adopted the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It authorized staff to prepare a Notice of Intent to designate 14594 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and to fund a heritage plaque if no objections arise. The committee also supported the creation of designation plaques for Scugog cemeteries and approved the temporary Ride for the Ridge banner on Queen and Perry Streets. Additional items, such as a review of the Caesar Cemetery heritage statement and an information toolkit for new businesses, were scheduled for the May 2025 meeting.

• Adopted March 4, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare Notice of Intent to designate 14594 Old Simcoe Rd (Carried)
• Approved design and funding plan for heritage plaques in Scugog cemeteries (Carried)
• Supported Ride for the Ridge banner on Queen & Perry Streets until May 25, 2025 (Carried)
• Agreed to review and update Caesar Cemetery Heritage Value Statement for May agenda (Carried)
• Decided to place Information Toolkit for New Businesses on May agenda (Carried)
• Decided to wait until Fall before providing input on Cartwright High School designation (Carried)
• Scheduled next Heritage Advisory Committee meeting for May 6, 2025 (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index (CII) on March 28, 2025. The CII is an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information and is not a meeting. It includes letters and resolutions from Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal bodies. Council members may request items for future agendas by notifying the municipal clerk.

• Durham Region – Support Resolution Re: For the Province of Ontario to Expedite Release of the Regulations for the Transportation for the Future Act (Mar 26, 2025)
• Durham Region – Smart Mobility Durham 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan (Mar 27, 2025)
• Town of Milton – Resolution Re: Requesting Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Mar 24, 2025)
• Whitewater Region – Support Resolution Re: Request to Increase Tile Drain Amount (Mar 25, 2025)
• Whitewater Region – Resolution Re: Deposit Return Program (Mar 25, 2025)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met on March 25, 2025 in the Council Chambers at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. After standard procedural items, members reviewed Application A/06/2025 submitted by R. & T. Fabricius for the property at 319 Stephenson Point Road. The application will be discussed and a decision will be made at this meeting.

• Application A/06/2025 – R. & T. Fabricius, 319 Stephenson Point Road (staff report attached)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will discuss the construction of a new animal shelter for Scugog and Uxbridge. The meeting includes votes on by-laws for additional dwelling units and fire department regulations.

• Proposed construction of a new animal shelter for Scugog and Uxbridge (CAO-2025-003)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Dwelling Units (11-25, 12-25)
• By-law to establish and regulate a Fire Department (14-25)
• Land Use Agreement for Port Perry Lakefront Farmer's Market (PWIS-2025-002)
• Alerting and Dispatching Services Agreement with City of Oshawa (FIRE-2025-002)

The council approved a Class C budget of $3.8 million for the new Scugog‑Uxbridge Animal Shelter and authorized up to $418,000 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund. It also waived the $500 hydro fee for the 2025 season of the Port Perry Lakefront Farmers’ Market. The Fire Department By‑Law was repealed and a revised version adopted, and the Alerting/Dispatching Services Agreement with Oshawa was authorized. Updates to several traffic‑by‑law schedules were approved.

• Approved $3.8M Class C budget for new animal shelter (Carried)
• Authorized up to $418,000 from Development Charges Reserve Fund for shelter (Carried)
• Waived $500 hydro fee for 2025 Farmers’ Market season (Carried)
• Repealed By‑Law 29‑19 and adopted updated Fire Department By‑Law (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Alerting/Dispatching Agreement with Oshawa (Carried)
• Updated Traffic By‑Law Schedules M, N, O (Carried)
• Revised Traffic By‑Law Schedule C to add No Parking on Alexander Street (Carried)
• Removed angle parking from Traffic By‑law Schedule E (Carried)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package for information only and does not constitute a meeting. Council members will review correspondence received from the Township of Scugog, Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous sources. One item includes a resolution from the Township of Adjala‑Tosorontio regarding additional residential units in the Oak Ridges Moraine, attached as a PDF. Public members may comment on any CII item as a delegation.

• Township of Adjala‑Tosorontio – Resolution Re: Additional Residential Units in the Oak Ridges Moraine (PDF attachment)
• Associations of Municipalities of Ontario – Watchfile Newsletter, March 2025 (PDF attachment)
• Township of Scugog correspondence (no attachment)
• Region of Durham correspondence (no attachment)
• Provincial / Federal Government and agency correspondence (no attachment)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on March 19, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussion topics are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to have an empty or placeholder agenda.

The committee adopted the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. It approved a $2,000 allocation from the operating budget and $1,000 for tree seedlings from the Tree Compensation Account. The committee also carried a motion requesting council to endorse the committee work plan for 2025.

• Adopted minutes of Jan 8 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved $2,000 from operating budget (carried)
• Approved $1,000 for tree seedlings from Tree Compensation Account (carried)
• Motion to request council endorse 2025 work plan (carried)

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee will review applications from local organizations for funding, including events like the Port Perry Artists Association Art Sale and the World Dragon Boat Championships.

• Review of grant applications for Port Perry Artists Association
• Review of grant applications for Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Review of grant applications for Maple Leaf Antique Outboard Club
• Review of grant applications for Scugog Seniors Coalition
• Review of grant applications for Port Perry Walk for Dog Guides

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws. Key items include recommendations for additional dwelling units and housekeeping zoning amendments.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Dwelling Units (DEV-2025-005)
• Public meeting on Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendments (DEV-2025-006)
• Development Application Process Review (CAO-2025-002)
• Planning and Building 2024 Activity Report (DEV-2025-002)
• 2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses report (FIN-2025-005)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed land exchange involving Cartwright High School and the Union Avenue site. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition and disposition discussions and a public delegation from the Scugog Seniors Coalition.

• Closed session regarding Cartwright High School and Union Avenue Site Land Exchange
• Delegation from Ivo Finotti and Mardi Proper of the Scugog Seniors Coalition
• Confirming By-Law - 09-25

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 of Council or Committee, and no decisions are being made.

• City of Richmond Hill resolution regarding redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for infrastructure funding
• Township of Selwyn resolution regarding U.S. Tariffs on Canada and purchasing policies
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury motion requesting landlord tenant reforms
• Township of Amaranth resolution regarding municipal procurement to buy local and Canadian
• Municipal Engineers Association 2025 Bursary Awards Program

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will review the 2025 Action/Work Plan and consider draft amendments to the Zoning By‑Law and Official Plan to allow additional dwelling units (ADUs). The committee will also receive a presentation on municipal housing development and discuss correspondence on seniors’ co‑housing and other housing matters. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Draft Zoning By‑Law Amendment for Additional Dwelling Units (February 27, 2025)
• Draft Official Plan Amendment for Additional Dwelling Units (February 27, 2025)
• 2025 Action/Work Plan (attached)
• Presentation – Delegation on Municipal Housing Development (Daniel Segal)
• Correspondence on Innovations in Seniors’ Co‑Housing (Ivo Finotti)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for council and public information and is not a meeting. It includes items from Durham Region, the City of Pickering, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous sources. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public can speak on CII items as a delegation. No resolutions or votes are taken at this CII.

• Durham Region - Durham Agricultural Advisory 2025 Committee Farm Tour - March 4, 2025
• City of Pickering - Resolution Re: Protecting Canadian Values: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada - March 3, 2025
• City of Pickering - Resolution Re: Requesting the Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding - March 3, 2025
• Township of Coleman - Resolution Re: Urgent Need for Improvements to Highway 11 and 17, Motion 25-054 - March 3, 2025
• Town of LaSalle - Resolution Re: Tariffs on Canadian Production, Removing Interprovincial Barriers - March 5, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee will review the Property Standards By-law and provide updates on the Port Perry Residential Heritage Conservation Plan. It will discuss the proposed replacement of the existing elevator at Town Hall 1873, as well as heritage grant and permit matters. The meeting will also consider the draft Heritage Advisory Committee Work Plan for 2025 and an update to the Street Naming Policy.

• Replacement of the existing elevator at Town Hall 1873
• Property Standards By-law Review
• Update on Port Perry Residential Heritage Conservation Plan
• Heritage Grant Matters
• Street Naming Policy - Update

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will meet to review several reports and hold a closed session. Discussions include land sale applications, labor negotiations, and physician recruitment updates.

• Review of five land sale applications in closed session
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) contract negotiations update
• Proposed addition to Schedule F to Fees and Charges By-law 54-24
• Project award for Desiccant Pad 1 Replacement
• Report on the status of taxes receivable

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. The agenda includes correspondence from other municipalities regarding U.S. tariff threats, a proposed heritage act amendment, and rural road safety programs.

• Correspondence on U.S. tariff threats from Hamilton, Archipelago, and Northumberland County
• Correspondence on Ontario Heritage Act amendment from Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Correspondence on rural road safety programs from Zorra, Woodstock, and Northumberland County
• Correspondence on banning Nazi symbols from Durham Region
• Correspondence on Ontario Deposit Return Program from Limerick

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will consider Application A/05/2025 submitted by L. Torok for the property at 1350 Blue Mountain Road. The meeting also includes routine business such as adoption of the January 2025 minutes, public comments, and announcements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Application A/05/2025 – L. Torok, 1350 Blue Mountain Road (Staff Report_A-05-2025.pdf)
• Adoption of January 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Council Meeting

The Scugog Council will consider several lease‑related by‑laws, including agreements with the North Durham United Football Club and the Blackstock Agricultural Society. A report on the Greenbank Community Association’s lease request will also be reviewed. The meeting includes discussion of the Port Perry Business Improvement Area 2025 budget, which was deferred from the January meeting. Standard consent‑agenda items such as minutes and fee updates are also on the agenda.

• By‑law to execute a lease agreement with the North Durham United Football Club (BYLAWS‑2025‑003)
• By‑law to execute a lease agreement with the Blackstock Agricultural Society (BYLAWS‑2025‑004)
• By‑law to amend By‑Law 22‑22 to regulate election signs (BYLAWS‑2025‑005)
• Report and intent to lease request for Greenbank Community Association (COMS‑2025‑005)
• Port Perry Business Improvement Area 2025 budget presentation

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from other municipalities, regional bodies and government agencies. Council members and the public may comment on these items as a delegation. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – Resolution Re: Timed Maintenance Period for Repairing Cellular Infrastructure (Feb 18, 2025)
• Town of Tillsonburg – Resolution Re: Requesting the Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Feb 18, 2025)
• Town of Kearney – Support Resolution Re: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to Consider Increasing the Maximum Annual Tile Drain Loan Limit to a Minimum of $250,000 (Feb 19, 2025)
• Town of Halton Hills – Support Resolution Re: Ontario Deposit Return Program (Feb 20, 2025)
• Township of McGarry – Resolution Re: Request to Amend the Ontario Building Code to include Affordable Housing Plans (Feb 20, 2025)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index provides a collection of correspondence received by staff for the information of council and the public. It includes a notice of a public meeting on an amendment to the Township of Verulam Zoning By‑law No. 6‑78 to be held on March 5 2025. No items are being decided at this CII; it is an informational package only. Items may be added to future agendas if submitted by the required deadline.

• City of Kawartha Lakes – Notice of public meeting re: Application for an amendment to the Township of Verulam Zoning By‑law No. 6‑78 (meeting March 5 2025)
• Town of Newmarket – Resolution requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding
• City of Kawartha Lakes – Notice of passing Zoning By‑law Amendment No. 2025‑009 for 139 Verulam Road South
• City of Kawartha Lakes – Notice of passing Zoning By‑law Amendment No. 2025‑010 for 10 Northside Road
• Durham Region – Women’s Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre Black History Month Celebration (Feb 11 2025)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (SADIE) Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also discuss a draft 2024/2025 Action Plan and review the Region of Durham AAC agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of draft 2024/2025 SADIE Advisory Committee Action Plan
• Review of Region of Durham AAC Agenda
• Tri-AAC Information Sharing Session scheduled for May 1, 2025
• Discussion of grant opportunities

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review a lease proposal for the Cartwright Old Town Hall and a lease renewal for the North Durham United Football Club.

• Delegation from Carey Nicholson, Theatre on the Ridge, regarding Cartwright Old Town Hall
• Report COMS-2025-004: Intent to Lease Request for Cartwright Old Town Hall
• Report CORP-2025-001: North Durham United Football Club lease renewal

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic package that provides correspondence received by staff for the information of council and the public. It is not a meeting and no resolutions or motions are being decided at this time. The package includes letters from Durham Region, neighboring municipalities and regional newsletters. Council members may submit items for future agendas and the public may comment as a delegation.

• Durham Region – Proposed name update for the Planning and Economic Development Department and Committee (Feb 3, 2025)
• City of Pickering – Resolution re: Program of All‑inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (Feb 3, 2025)
• City of Oshawa – Resolution to declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic (Feb 4, 2025)
• Town of Cobourg – Resolution on Municipal Restructuring Study (Feb 3, 2025)
• Town of Blue Mountains – Support resolution on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Feb 3, 2025)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair/Treasurer, adopt the November 1, 2024 meeting minutes, and receive updates from the Red Wagon Subcommittee. It will review the third‑party transit landscape and address workforce transportation challenges affecting North Durham. The meeting also sets the next session for April 4, 2025.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair/Treasurer positions
• Adoption of Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes from November 1, 2024
• Red Wagon Subcommittee update
• Review of third‑party transit landscape
• Improving workforce transportation challenges in North Durham

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair/Treasurer. The body will discuss the Scugog Community Tourism Plan and view a demonstration of the Scugog tourism website.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair/Treasurer
• Presentation on Scugog Community Tourism Plan by Central Counties Tourism
• Scugog Tourism Website Demonstration
• Review of 2025 Tourism Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Scugog Shores Museum Annual Report presentation

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its January 14 meeting, review the 2024/2025 Action Plan and the Property Standards By‑Law, and receive a presentation on establishing heritage districts. The committee will also discuss updates on heritage grants, permit matters, the street‑naming policy, and heritage designation matters.

• Adoption of 2025‑01‑14 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes
• Review of Property Standards By‑Law (item 4.2)
• Presentation by Trevor Alkema on establishing heritage districts (item 5.1)
• Heritage Grant Matters (item 6.1)
• Heritage Street Naming Policy update (item 6.3)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will meet on February 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. The agenda includes a closed‑session disclosure, a delegation from the Scugog Seniors Coalition, and a consent agenda with reports on the 2025 Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the Blackstock Agricultural Society lease renewal, planning for the 2025 Canada Day celebrations, and a feasibility study for a stormwater management pond at Baagwating Park. The committee will also address announcements, items for separate discussion, and any new business.

• Delegation from Ivo Finotti, Scugog Seniors Coalition – introduction to the organization
• Report COMS-2025-002 – Blackstock Agricultural Society lease renewal for 2025
• Report COMS-2025-003 – Planning for 2025 Canada Day celebrations
• Report PWIS-2025-001 – Baagwating Park stormwater management pond feasibility study
• Report COMS-2025-001 – 2025 Scugog Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index on Jan 31 2025, which is an electronic package for information only and not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from Durham Region, other municipalities and various organizations, with attached documents. No items were selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Durham Region – North Durham Labour Force Study (Jan 24 2025)
• Durham Region – 2025‑2035 Strategic Plan (Jan 29 2025)
• Durham Region – Budget By‑laws passed by Regional Council (Jan 29 2025)
• Municipality of Grey Highlands – Good Roads Rural Safety Program resolution (Jan 27 2025)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario – AMO Policy Update Re: 2025 Pre Budget Submission (Jan 27 2025)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment meets on Jan 28 2025 to consider six land development applications: LD 01/2025 at 16051 Marsh Hill Road, LD 02/2025 at 2380 Bank Road, A/01/2025 at 1875 Shirley Road, A/02/2025 at 220 Summit Drive, A/03/2025 at 69 Williams Point Road, and A/04/2025 at 212 Garratt Road. The agenda also includes a new business item to appoint a new chair for the committee. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• LD 01/2025 – 2410626 Ontario Inc., 16051 Marsh Hill Road
• LD 02/2025 – P. Verschuuren, 2380 Bank Road
• A/01/2025 – N. Iantomasi, 1875 Shirley Road
• A/02/2025 – A. Ranieri, 220 Summit Drive
• A/04/2025 – G. Batista, 212 Garratt Road (minor variance)

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will review and decide on the 2025 Operating Budget, presented with draft, final, and optional items. A confirming by‑law (02‑25) will be considered for adoption. The consent agenda includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and a report on 2024 WSIB rebate funds. Additional items include public announcements, presentations, and any new business.

• 2025 Operating Budget (draft, final and optional items attached)
• Confirming By‑Law – 02‑25 (adoption of by‑law document)
• Adoption of minutes from the December 16, 2024 council meeting
• Report on 2024 WSIB Rebate Funds (CAO‑2025‑001)
• Public announcements and presentations

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for council and public information. The package includes support resolutions from neighboring municipalities on voluntary blood donation, rural road safety programs, and redistribution of the provincial land transfer tax and GST. No items are being voted on or decided at this time.

• Town of Kearney – Support Resolution: Canadian Blood Services voluntary donation (Jan 20, 2025)
• Town of Kearney – Support Resolution: Rural Road Safety Program (Jan 20, 2025)
• Town of Kearney – Support Resolution: Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Jan 20, 2025)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Support Resolution: Rural Road Safety Program (Jan 21, 2025)
• City of Welland – Support Resolution: Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Jan 23, 2025)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It lists correspondence received by staff for council and public awareness, including support requests, resolutions, and notices of public meetings related to zoning by-law amendments. No decisions are being made at this time; items may be added to future council or committee agendas if submitted by the required deadline.

• Support request (Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan) for redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding – Jan 8, 2025
• Resolution (County of Frontenac) to increase the maximum annual tile drain loan limit – Jan 15, 2025
• Notice of public meeting for amendment to the Township of Emily Zoning By-Law No. 1996-30 – scheduled Feb 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm
• Resolution (Town of Lindsay) to amend By-Law #2024-233 – Jan 16, 2025
• Various provincial/federal government and agency correspondence

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will consider the draft 2024‑2025 Heritage Advisory Committee Action Plan. It will also review the draft Scugog Street Naming Policy. Additional items include a review of the Property Standards By‑law, discussion of Herrington’s Awnings, and updates on heritage grants, permits, and designations.

• Review of Property Standards By‑law
• Discussion of Herrington’s Awnings
• Heritage Grant Matters
• Heritage Designation Request (Residential HCD Project)
• Draft 2024‑2025 Heritage Advisory Committee Action Plan

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee on 2025-01-13 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings. No concrete agenda items are provided in the document.

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will hold a closed‑session to receive an update on the Greenbank Airport litigation and to discuss a staffing and personnel issue. After the closed session the council will consider routine business, including by‑law matters and the confirmation of By‑Law 01‑25. Public comments are invited on the open items.

• Closed‑session discussion of Greenbank Airport litigation update
• Closed‑session discussion of a staffing and personnel issue
• Consideration of By‑Laws
• Confirmation of By‑Law 01‑25 (attachment BYLAWS-2025-001.pdf)
• Presentations and delegations

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package that provides staff correspondence for the Township of Scugog council and the public. It contains a range of municipal resolutions and letters, including proposals on provincial land transfer tax redistribution, planning‑act changes, agricultural land protection, transportation planning, and heritage preservation. No decisions are being made at this time; the items are for information and possible future agenda consideration.

• Township of Stormont – Resolution Re: Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (January 3, 2025)
• Town of Kearney – Resolution Re: Changes to the Planning Act Through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (January 7, 2025)
• Northumberland County – Support Resolution Re: Protection of Agricultural Lands and Sustainable Development (January 7, 2025)
• Town of Aylmer – Re: Motion Opposition to Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes and Support for Municipal Authority in Transportation Planning (January 9, 2025)
• Municipality of South Huron – Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Concerns for Heritage Preservation (January 10, 2025)

Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes, and review a draft work plan for its activities. It will receive updates from the Scugog Seniors Coalition and from the Regional Municipality of Durham, including the Affordable and Seniors' Housing Task Force Report. No formal decisions are indicated on these items.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2024-11-14 Housing Advisory Committee minutes
• Review of draft work plan for the Housing Advisory Committee (attachment)
• Scugog Seniors Coalition update (newsletter attachment)
• Regional Municipality of Durham Affordable and Seniors' Housing Task Force Report (attachment)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

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

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear presentations on the 2025 Draft Operating Budget, the Scugog Memorial Library operating budget, and a proposal for a permanent Tourism Office partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. It will also consider the retirement of Randy Freeman and a Surety Bond Regulation item on the consent agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as disclosures and public comments.

• Retirement of Randy Freeman (PRES-2025-001)
• 2025 Draft Operating Budget presentation (FIN-2025-001)
• Scugog Memorial Library operating budget presentation (LIB-2025-002)
• Delegation from Scugog Chamber of Commerce on a permanent Tourism Office partnership
• Surety Bond Regulation item on consent agenda (FIN-2025-002)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a meeting. No items are being decided at this time. The package includes several correspondences from Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies.

• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Township of Scugog Official Plan and Deferral D5-1 to the Port Perry Secondary Plan (Dec 30, 2024)
• Municipality of Kincardine – Resolution Re: Property Taxation Implications Related to Non-Market Valuation of Electricity Industry Properties (Dec 11, 2024)
• City of Toronto – Resolution Re: Declaring Toronto a Paid-Plasma-Free-Zone (Dec 20, 2024)
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority – Staff Report: 2025 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget (Dec 20, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Events and Updates (Dec 30, 2024)