Schreiber public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting will address the 2024 municipal insurance proposal. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss driver wages for Handi-Transit operations and CAO/Clerk recruiting.
- 2024 Municipal Insurance Proposal
- Handi-Transit operations driver wages
- CAO/Clerk recruiting
Council And Committee Of The Whole
Council and the Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 preliminary budget in a closed session. The open session includes decisions on a waste collection agreement and amendments to cemetery and consolidated fee bylaws.
- Bylaw 56-2023 - Waste Collection Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 57-2023 - Consolidated Fees Bylaw Amendment Bylaw
- Bylaw 55-2023 - Cemetery Amendment Bylaw
- 2024 Preliminary Budget (Closed Session)
- Acceptance of quotation for propane supply and repair of 2006 International 7400
Council And Committee Of The Whole
Council will review several bylaws including water and sewer service rates and a 2024 temporary borrowing bylaw. The meeting includes recommendations for reserve fund transfers and the purchase of a winter web app for road association use. The Committee of the Whole will discuss a drinking water system inspection report and various equipment repairs.
- Bylaw 50-2023: Water and Sewer Services Rates and Fees
- Bylaw 51-2023: 2024 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw
- Bylaw 53-2023: Consolidated Fees Bylaw
- Bylaw 52-2023: Winter Road Maintenance Policy
- Grant in aid applications for North Shore Harvest Cupboard and North Shore Family Health Team
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a closed session to discuss financial information regarding solid waste collection. Council will also review reports from the Director of Operations concerning the Schreiber Solid Waste Collection Bylaw.
- Closed session regarding solid waste collection negotiations
- Director of Operations reports on the Schreiber Solid Waste Collection Bylaw
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will discuss arena improvements and concession operations. The meeting includes reviews of water and sewer budget estimates for 2024 and reports on Ethel Street flooding.
- Bylaw 48-2023: Arena Improvements Funding Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 49-2023: Arena Concession Operation Agreement Bylaw
- Water & Sewer 2024 Budget Estimates
- Grant in Aid Applications for North Shore Harvest Cupboard and North Shore Family Health Team
- Draft 2024 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw
Special Council
This is a special council meeting consisting primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The session is designated for discussing personal matters regarding an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding human resource matters and employee negotiations
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Township of Schreiber will hold a public meeting regarding a proposal to close a portion of a road. Council will also consider several bylaw amendments and recommendations for local festivals and facility repairs.
- Public meeting regarding a proposal to close a portion of a road
- Bylaw 47-2023 for 2023 Arena Roof Repairs Authorization
- Bylaw 46-2023 Neighbouring Townships Fire Service Agreement
- Bylaw 43-2023 to amend Traffic and Parking Bylaw
- Bylaw 44-2023 to amend Township of Schreiber Cemetery Bylaw
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 preliminary budget and draft budget schedule. The meeting includes recommendations for property tax write-offs and the purchase of winter sand, bunker gear, and a multi-gas detector.
- Authorization of Property Tax Write Offs 2023
- Declaration of Surplus Asset for a 2013 Chevy Silverado
- Bylaw 42-2023 regarding Acting Clerk Appointment
- Purchase of picnic tables for Splash Pad Park from Barco Products Canada
- Proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking Bylaw (49-2020)
Council And Committee Of The Whole
Council and the Committee of the Whole will review several new bylaws, including a Cemetery Bylaw and an Acting Clerk Agreement. The meeting includes decisions on vested property tax write-offs and the purchase and sale of municipal vehicles.
- Bylaw 35-2023 - Cemetery Bylaw
- Authorization of Vested Property Taxes Write Off
- Acceptance of Quotation for Purchase of Recreation Truck
- Authorization of Sale of Fire Department Truck
- Bylaw 36-2023 - Acting Clerk Agreement Bylaw
Special Council
The Township of Schreiber is holding a special council meeting. The session includes a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations regarding the CAO/Clerk position.
- Closed session regarding CAO/Clerk position labour relations
Emergency Notification
The Township of Schreiber is requesting that residents conserve water usage. An electrical storm on August 2, 2023, caused the water treatment plant to go offline, leaving the town to rely on an elevated storage tank for drinking water.
- Water treatment plant offline due to August 2, 2023 electrical storm
- Reliance on elevated storage tank for safe drinking water supply
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will review the 2021 Financial Statement and discuss a refrigeration agreement bylaw. The meeting includes reports on budget variances, council expenses, and various requests for resolution support from other municipalities.
- Bylaw 34-2023 - CIMCO Refrigeration Agreement Bylaw
- Grant Thornton 2021 Financial Statement Presentation
- Treasurer Report on Vested Property Write Off for 211 Walker Street
- Treasurer Report on Budget Variance and Council Remuneration (January to June 2023)
- Reports on a Recreation Truck and a 2003 Ford F-450 Truck
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a discussion on the FedNor Phase 2 Strategic Plan Application. Council will review four bylaws and reports regarding the Heritage Days Fair and fire department activities.
- Bylaw 33-2023 - Sale of Land Bylaw
- Bylaw 30-2023 - MPAC Data Sharing and Services Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 31-2023 - Office of the Fire Marshal Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 32-2023 - Parks Canada Agreement Bylaw
- Heritage Days Fair road closure and live music reports
Council And Committee Of The Whole
Council will hold a public meeting regarding the 2023 Budget Bylaw and consider several other bylaws, including tax rates and land maintenance. The body will also review recommendations for infrastructure repairs and lease agreements.
- Bylaw 22-2023: 2023 Budget Bylaw
- Bylaw 23-2023: 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw
- Repairs to Cooks Lake Dam Spillway and Schreiber Public Library masonry block
- Bylaw 21-2023: Cemetery Bylaw and Bylaw 24-2023: Land Maintenance Bylaw
- 2023 Postage Machine Lease Agreement
Special Council
The Township of Schreiber is holding a special council meeting to address unfinished business. The primary item on the agenda is the 2023 Preliminary Budget.
- 2023 Preliminary Budget
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2023 preliminary budget and updates to the Ontario Street watermain upgrade. The meeting includes a closed session to address a propane leak at the municipal complex and personnel matters.
- Ontario Street Watermain Upgrade change order
- 2023 Preliminary Budget
- Draft Land Maintenance Bylaw
- Draft TBDSSAB Agreement Amendment Bylaw
- Propane leak at Municipal Complex
Emergency Notification
The Township of Schreiber is asking residents to reduce water consumption due to low reserves. Recent hot weather and watermain work on Ontario Street have caused demand to exceed the Water Treatment Plant's capacity.
- Water restriction request for all residents
- Ongoing watermain work on Ontario Street
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will review various committee recommendations, including quotations for garage HVAC and grader repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on watermain upgrades, budget variance reports, and several requests for resolution support from other municipalities.
- Acceptance of quotations for Public Works Garage HVAC repairs and 2015 G960B Grader repair
- Bylaw 19-2023 regarding B and D Construction Inc. Agreement
- Bylaw 20-2023 regarding Fire Chief Remuneration Amendment
- Change Order #01 for Ontario Street Watermain Upgrade
- Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant for Municipal Building Roofs
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will review various committee recommendations, including equipment expenditures and reserve fund transfers. The meeting also includes discussions on multiple new bylaws regarding taxes, water services, and trails.
- Proposed land acquisition or disposition at 211 Walker Street
- Bylaw 14-2023: Tax Arrears Extension Agreement Bylaw
- Byless 16-2023: Water Service and Sewer Lateral Repair Policy Bylaw
- Bylaw 18-2023: Precambrian Natural Surface Trails Bylaw
- Expenditure request for UV254 Portable Analyzer
Council And Committee Of The Whole
Council will meet to review closed session items including a proposed land acquisition at 110 Isbester Drive. The agenda also includes several bylaws regarding engineering agreements, weed inspector appointments, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Proposed land acquisition or disposition at 110 Isbester Drive
- Bylaw 11-2023: Main Rehabilitation Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 12-2023: JML Engineering Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 13-2023: Municipal Weed Inspector Appointment Bylaw
- Approval of OCWA expenditure requests for reservoir and lab equipment
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will review department reports, including water main upgrades and transit vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes discussions on several municipal bylaws and requests for resolution support from other municipalities.
- Proposed purchase of institutional property
- Bylaw 8-2023: Clow Darling Agreement Bylaw
- Bylaw 9-2023: Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada Licence Agreement
- Bylaw 10-2023: Ministry of Transportation 2022/23 Dedicated Gas Tax Funding Agreement
- Ontario Street Water Main Upgrade Project contract administration
Emergency Notification
The regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Special Council
The Township of Schreiber will hold a special council meeting to discuss information supplied in confidence by the MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session.
- Closed session regarding information supplied in confidence by MPP, Thunder Bay-Superior North
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will consider several items including a 2023 tax ratio bylaw, authorization of a capital expenditure request for OCWA, and acceptance of a proposal for the Schreiber Drinking Water System filter performance assessment. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on personal matters and the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.
- Bylaw 7-2023 - 2023 Tax Ratio Bylaw
- Authorization of OCWA 2023 Capital Expenditure Request
- Acceptance of proposal for Schreiber Drinking Water System filter performance assessment
- Support for Lake Superior North Shore Tourism Project, Phase II
- Receipt of Council Expense and Remuneration Report for 2022
Special Council
This special council meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters related to a boil water advisory review, security of the wastewater treatment plant, and water/sewer services. Council will also consider the 2023 preliminary budget and a report on the Schreiber Arena Project from the NOHFC Community Enhancement Fund.
- Closed session: Boil Water Advisory Review (personal matters)
- Closed session: Wastewater Treatment Plant security
- Closed session: Water and Sewer Services (personal matters)
- 2023 Preliminary Budget (unfinished business)
- Schreiber Arena Project - NOHFC Community Enhancement Fund report
Emergency Notification
The boil water advisory issued to the Township of Schreiber has been lifted as of February 28, 2023. This notification was issued by the CAO/Clerk.
- Boil water advisory lifted
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The council will vote on Bylaw 5-2023 (Site Plan Control) and Bylaw 6-2023 (NOHFC People and Talent Program Agreement), and discuss a 2023 tax ratio sensitivity analysis. Other items include a cemetery lot availability report, a school safety concern letter, and a request to oppose Bill 3.
- Bylaw 5-2023 - Township of Schreiber Site Plan Control Bylaw
- Bylaw 6-2023 - NOHFC People and Talent Program Agreement
- Treasurer Report - 2023 Tax Ratio Sensitivity Analysis
- Superior-Greenstone District School Board - Safety Concerns at Schreiber Public School
- Request for Resolution Support - Municipality of Shuniah - Opposition of Bill 3
Emergency Notification
The Township of Schreiber issued a boil water advisory effective 3:30 p.m. on February 26, 2023, until further notice. All water for human consumption must be boiled for at least one minute. Residents are directed to the municipal website for precautions.
- Boil water advisory effective 3:30 p.m. February 26, 2023
- All water for human consumption must be boiled for at least one minute
- Contact: Nathan Dias, CAO/Clerk, 807-824-2711 x225
Emergency Notification
The Town of Schreiber issued an emergency notification to correct the published start time of a February 17, 2023 Special Council Meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting will proceed as usual with livestreaming and recording. No other agenda items are discussed.
- Correction of meeting start time from 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Special Council
Council will discuss the 2023 preliminary budget, tax policy, and a 2022 budget variance report. Other items include a telecom optimization review, watering of municipal hanging plants, and reserve transfers. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- 2023 Preliminary Budget
- Tax Policy Report 2023
- 2022 Budget Variance Report
- Reserve Transfers Fiscal Year 2022
- CAO/Clerk Report - Telecom Enterprises - Technology/Savings Optimization Review
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will consider several routine approvals, including the Winter Carnival 2023 event plan, asset declarations, and a donation to the Beautification Committee. A closed session will address personal matters about an identifiable individual regarding eligible tax registration properties and labour negotiations for fire chief remuneration. The meeting also includes multiple requests for resolution support on provincial and federal issues.
- Closed session: Treasurer report on eligible tax registration properties
- Closed session: Fire chief remuneration negotiations
- Approval of Winter Carnival 2023 event plan
- Authorization of donation to Beautification Committee
- Bylaw 4-2023: Workplace Violence, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Council and Committee of the Whole will consider several operational items, including approval of an OCWA expenditure for the Schreiber Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier drain and inspection, extension of the 2023 dog license discount period, and setting dates for the 2023 Winter Carnival and Heritage Days Festival. They will also discuss appointments to the Library Board and Recreation and Festivals Committee, adoption of the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and two bylaws: one for the Committee of Adjustment appointments and another for an Active Transportation Fund agreement. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and a DSSAB matter.
- Approval of OCWA expenditure request for Schreiber Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier drain and inspection
- Approval of extension of discount period for 2023 dog licenses
- Approval of 2023 Winter Carnival and Heritage Days Festival dates
- Adoption of Township of Schreiber Asset Management Plan 2022
- Bylaw 3-2023 - Active Transportation Fund Agreement Bylaw
Council And Committee Of The Whole
The Township of Schreiber Council and Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several operational and financial items, including a 2023 municipal insurance proposal, an interim tax rates bylaw, and a presentation on the 2022 asset management plan. The agenda also includes closed session items related to solicitor-client privilege and personal matters, as well as committee recommendations and department reports.
- Bylaw 1-2023 - Interim Tax Rates Bylaw
- 2023 Municipal Insurance Proposal
- E Orr, Public Sector Digest - Township of Schreiber 2022 Asset Management Plan Presentation
- Director of Operations Report - OCWA Expenditures
- Finance and Special Projects Administrator Report - A6 Trail - Phase 2 Feasibility and Engineering Study