Terrace Bay public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The council will consider a recommendation to approve the 2026 Marsh Insurance Policy. The proposal includes an additional term and a $1,000,000 cyber liability limit, bringing the total cost to $204,356.00. The premium represents a 5.4% increase over the previous year.
- Approve 2026 Marsh Insurance Policy with added term and $1M cyber limit ($204,356.00)
- Add four‑month term extension at $12,674 per month
- Premium increase to $152,092 for 12‑month coverage (5.4% rise)
- 5.0% increase on primary general liability coverage
- 2.5% increase on environmental impairment liability and 6.0% increase on property coverage
Regular Council
Council will consider the 2026 fees and charges and corrections to water rate by-laws for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on the NPI Housing Report and the renewal of the Recycling Depot contract with Circular Materials.
- By-law 36-2025 to establish 2026 Fees for Services
- By-laws 33-2025, 34-2025, and 35-2025 to correct water rates for 2023-2025
- By-law 38-2025 to authorize a lease agreement with the City of Thunder Bay for Superior North EMS Base
- Renewal of the landfill recycling depot operations agreement with Circular Materials
- Adoption of the NPI Housing Report
Regular Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will adopt minutes from the November 17 meeting, review administration reports, and decide on several financial items. Key decisions include the 2026 Borrowing By-Law, a $599.45 property tax refund, and approvals for the arena dehumidifier project, bike repair stations, and FoodCycler unit donations. The council will also pass a resolution supporting a 2+1 highway safety program for Highways 11 and 17.
- Adopt the 2026 Borrowing By-Law (budget borrowing authority)
- Approve a $599.45 property tax refund for roll number 5854 000 00204500
- Proceed with the Arena Dehumidifier Project
- Authorize purchase of two bike repair stations for Simcoe Plaza and the Beach Pavilion
- Authorize retention of six FoodCycler units for donation to schools or community groups
Regular Council
The Terrace Bay Council will hear a Housing Needs Assessment Study and an EDF Renewables Battery Energy Storage System presentation. Administration will report the 2026 Budget Schedule and provide an update on arena funding direction. The council will consider a food‑waste reduction challenge and a partnership proposal to add bike‑repair stations for cycling tourism. Additional items include a request for council support from NOMA and several informational minutes, followed by a question period and in‑camera matters.
- Housing Needs Assessment Study presentation
- EDF Renewables BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) presentation
- 2026 Budget Schedule report from Finance
- Arena Funding Direction update (information only)
- Partnership proposal for bike‑repair stations to enhance cycling tourism
Regular Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and hear several reports. It will consider By-law 31-2025 to sell Lot 10 South Camp Rd for $20,000 to 777628 Ontario Ltd. The Council will also decide whether to recruit and appoint two new members to the Community Development Committee.
- By-law 31-2025: Sale of surplus land Lot 10 South Camp Rd for $20,000
- Recruitment and appointment of two new members to the Community Development Committee
- Tourist Information Center Roof Project update (report)
- Christmas Hamper Campaign 2025 request (report)
- Adoption of minutes from the October 6 and October 10 council meetings
Special Council
The council will consider a $16,000 funding increase for the Groundwell Rehabilitation Project to add check valves and replace piping. The staff recommendation is to approve the additional amount. The meeting also includes a declaration acknowledging the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory and a routine disclosure of interest.
- Additional $16,000 funding for check valves and threaded pipe in the Groundwell Rehabilitation Project
- Groundwell Rehabilitation Project contract awarded to Aardvark Drilling, Inc. (approved Sep 2, 2025)
- Declaration acknowledging the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory and traditional Anishnaabeg and Metis lands
Regular Council
The Terrace Bay Council will hold an in‑camera session to discuss two pending land acquisition or disposition items – one concerning a previously sold vacant lot and another involving an unsolicited offer on an unlisted vacant lot. The meeting also includes routine reports on the AMCTO Zone 9 Fall Conference, ski‑hill lift repairs, and the HGTV Home Town Takeover project, followed by information items and a question period.
- In‑camera discussion of a previously sold vacant lot (land disposition)
- In‑camera discussion of an unsolicited offer on an unlisted vacant lot (land acquisition)
- Report on Ski Hill Lift Repairs
- Report on HGTV Home Town Takeover
- Report on AMCTO Zone 9 Fall Conference
Regular Council
Council will review a report on significant rot discovered in the Tourist Information Center's roof deck and walls, with potential repair costs estimated upwards of $500,000. The body will also receive information on firefighter certification challenges and a request for donation direction from Thunder Bay Auto Sports.
- Tourist Information Center roof project update with estimated wall repair costs over $500,000
- Report on O.Reg. 343/22 firefighter certification impacts on Terrace Bay Fire Rescue
- Donation direction request from Thunder Bay Auto Sports
- North Superior OPP Detachment Board funding resolution from Schreiber
- Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame membership
Special Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will vote on appointing a candidate to fill the council seat vacated by Councillor Bert Johnson. A by‑law (30‑2025) will be adopted to formalize the appointment. Candidate presentations and open voting have already taken place. No financial impact is noted.
- Appointment of Councillor to fill the vacant seat (by‑law 30‑2025)
- Presentation of three candidates: William (Bill) Webb, Michael (Mike) Moore, Alan McDonald
- Declaration of vacancy after Councillor Bert Johnson’s resignation effective July 31 2025
- Open voting by Council members to select the appointee
- Financial implications: none reported
Regular Council
Council is reviewing the process to fill a vacant councillor seat via appointment. The body will also discuss a golf simulator project and an agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship.
- Proposed Special Meeting on September 15, 2025, to fill the vacant Councillor seat
- By-law 28-2025 regarding NOHFC 75001139 Terrace Bay Golf Simulator Project
- By-law 29-2025 for an Amending Agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship
- Report on Ground Well Rehabilitation
- Social Media Marketing Package for Aguasabon Golf Course Advertising
Regular Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will consider declaring a council seat vacant following a resignation and discuss setting property tax rates for 2025. The agenda also includes reports on a strategic plan update, a new tax collection policy, and a request for proposals for a curling club dehumidifier.
- Declaration of Council Vacancy
- 2025 Property Tax By-law & Tax Ratio Bylaw
- Tax Collection Policy
- 2025 Friends of Terrace Bay Chairs Program
- Curling Club Dehumidifier RFP
Special Council
The Terrace Bay Council will consider a recommendation to approve $21,826 for investigative work on the arena floor refrigeration leak. The investigation would be performed by Berg Industrial Service to locate and isolate leaking brine circuits. The cost would be funded from the Infrastructure Reserve. Council will vote on whether to approve the funding or direct administration otherwise.
- Approve $21,826 for arena floor refrigeration leak investigation
- Use Infrastructure Reserve to fund the investigative work
- Berg Industrial Service to conduct up to five days of on‑site investigation
- Council to vote on approving or rejecting the investigative funding
Regular Council
The Terrace Bay Council will hear a presentation on the Yard Maintenance By‑law and greenspaces, review the 2025‑2029 Strategic Plan update, and consider the Council Vacancy Policy by‑law. A report on a petition to cancel the contract with Tesla will be discussed, along with updates from the Police Services Board and communications from RCIP, Canco, Franco‑Ontarian Flag Day, and the North Shore Church beach request.
- Presentation: P. Barry – Yard Maintenance By‑law and greenspaces
- Report: 2025‑2029 Strategic Plan update (information only)
- By‑Law 24‑2025 – Council Vacancy Policy to be considered
- Petition from D. Landry – request to cancel contract with Tesla
- Police Services Board report and RCIP follow‑up request from Canco
Special Council
The Terrace Bay Council will consider the Township's 2024 audited financial statements prepared by management and presented by external auditor Doane Grant Thornton LLP. The auditor issued a qualified opinion because the Township did not determine a liability for asset‑retirement obligations for 2023. The agenda also includes a transfer of reserves and a formal declaration acknowledging the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory and the traditional lands of the Anishnaabeg and Métis.
- Presentation of the Township's 2024 audited financial statements
- Qualified audit opinion from Doane Grant Thornton LLP
- Discussion of the asset‑retirement obligation accounting departure
- Transfer of reserves
- Declaration acknowledging the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory
Regular Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will consider adopting a new yard maintenance by-law and a supplementary agreement for fire protection grant funding. The meeting also includes a request for a letter of support for a water safety grant and the release of an RFP for wayfinding signage.
- Adoption of Yard Maintenance By-law 22-2025
- Supplementary agreement for Fire Protection Grant - Additional Funding TPA
- Letter of Support for Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) Grant
- RFP: Wayfinding Phase 2
- Presentation on North Superior Workforce Planning Board Local Labour Market Plan
Regular Council
The Terrace Bay Council meeting will consider several reports and by‑law motions, including the sale of surplus property at 26 Terrace Heights Drive. Administration recommends accepting an $18,000 offer from W.J. Marion, with a condition to build a residential home within five years. Other agenda items include updates to the AI policy, yard‑maintenance by‑law, water‑lot lease, and a petition to cancel a contract with Tesla.
- By‑law 17‑2025 – authorizes sale of 26 Terrace Heights Drive for $18,000
- By‑law 18‑2025 – updates the Accessibility Policy
- By‑law 19‑2025 – Infrastructure Ontario Borrowing Application for SNEMS Base construction
- By‑law 20‑2025 – adopts the AI Policy
- Petition to cancel the contract with Tesla
Regular Council
The Terrace Bay Council adopted minutes from the May 5 meeting and considered several reports. It approved the declaration of surplus land at 33-35 Simcoe Plaza and a $59,900 listing agreement with W. Krystia of RE/MAX Generations Realty. The council also updated cemetery care and maintenance fees, granted temporary relief from by‑law 29‑2014 for winter sand deposits, and set the dates for the 2025 Residential Spring Clean‑up Week.
- Sale of surplus land at 33-35 Simcoe Plaza; listing agreement for $59,900 with RE/MAX Generations Realty
- Amendment to cemetery pricing list to change care and maintenance fees
- Temporary relief from by‑law 29‑2014 allowing residents to deposit winter sand on streets
- Approval of Residential Spring Clean‑up Week, May 10‑16, with landfill fee waivers
- Signing of NOHFC Agreement 75001202 for construction of a multi‑sport court
Regular Council
Council will discuss the declaration of surplus land and listing for sale of properties including 33-35 Simcoe Plaza. The body is also reviewing updates to cemetery care and maintenance fees and an agreement for a multi-sport court.
- By-law 12-2025: Declaration of surplus land and listing agreement for 33-35 Simcoe Plaza
- By-law 13-2025: Amendment to cemetery pricing for care and maintenance fees
- By-law 14-2025: Agreement with NOHFC 75001202 for a Multi Sport Court
- By-law 15-2025: Agreement for Canada Summer Jobs 020416459
- Proposed temporary relief from bylaw 29-2014 regarding spring cleaning of lawns
Regular Council
The council will consider a by‑law to raise the senior staff and non‑union salary grid by 3.75%, an estimated $25,715 expense for 2025. It will also review financial assistance for the Aguasabon Golf Course, which posted a $18,451 loss in 2024 and a proposed $6,200 profit for 2025. Additional items include new agreements with Food Cycle Sciences and the Product Care Association of Canada, and a public presentation on expanding gym age limits.
- By‑law 09-2025: 3.75% increase to senior staff and non‑union salary grid, approx. $25,715 cost
- By‑law 10-2025: agreement with Food Cycle Sciences
- By‑law 11-2025: agreement with Product Care Association of Canada
- Presentation by Phil Figliomeni on expanding the age limit for Township Gym access
- Finance report: Aguasabon Golf Course loss $18,451 in 2024, proposed $6,200 net profit for 2025
Regular Council
The Township Council will consider a by‑law to amend the Municipal Policy Manual and adopt a Commissioner of Oaths policy. The council will also review the 2024 Council remuneration report and the OCWA 2024 annual drinking‑water system report. Additional items include a community healing garden proposal, a student letter on gym hours for under‑18s, and a presentation on drinking‑water system expenses.
- By‑law 08‑2025 to amend Municipal Policy Manual and adopt Commissioner of Oaths Policy
- OCWA 2024 Annual and Summary Reports for Terrace Bay Drinking Water System (presentation by P. Albert)
- 2024 Council Remuneration report (review)
- Community Healing Garden and Cultural Education Space proposal (presented by M. Thiboutot)
- High School Students Letter to Council regarding gym hours for under‑18s
Regular Council
Council will discuss the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget, which proposes a municipal tax levy of $3,834,989.88. The body will also hear a presentation regarding the Aguasabon Golf Course and a request to roll over Municipal Accommodation Tax funds from 2024 to 2025.
- By-law 07-2025 to adopt 2025 budget estimates
- Proposed municipal tax levy of $3,834,989.88 (4.01% increase)
- Request to roll over Superior Country’s Terrace Bay Municipal Accommodation Tax funds from 2024 to 2025
- Presentation by B. Spadoni regarding Aguasabon Golf Course
- Report on the Beautification Committee
Special Council (Budget # 2)
The Township of Terrace Bay will hold a special council meeting to discuss the draft 2025 Municipal Budget. The session includes reports from the CAO/Clerk and the finance department.
- Presentation of the Draft 2025 Municipal Budget
- CAO/Clerk report on SNEMS LOU
Regular Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive several presentations, and consider the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑law and an Active Transportation Fund application. The meeting also includes in‑camera discussions on a cyber‑security incident and a water/wastewater change order request. Additional items include a service award presentation and a talk on the Aguasabon Golf Course.
- Adoption of By‑law 06‑2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑law
- Review of Active Transportation Fund Application ATF‑2263
- Presentation of Change Order request for water/wastewater operations contract (OCWA)
- Presentation on Aguasabon Golf Course by B. Spadoni, AGC President
- In‑camera discussion of a cyber‑security incident affecting municipal property
Special Council
The Terrace Bay Council will hear a presentation of the Budget Survey Results and a draft of the 2025 municipal budget. A resolution to sponsor the Schreiber Winter Carnival will also be considered. The meeting includes a formal acknowledgment of the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory and routine procedural items.
- Presentation of the Budget Survey Results (Finance report)
- Presentation of the Draft 2025 Municipal Budget
- Resolution to sponsor the Schreiber Winter Carnival
- Declaration acknowledging the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory
- Additions and approval of agenda items
Regular Council
Council will discuss the adoption of the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and a related by-law. The meeting includes reviews of a by-law enforcement report and a capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
- By-law 04-2025: Adoption of the 2025-2029 Terrace Bay Strategic Plan
- By-law 05-2025: Ontario Fire Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
- 2025 Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant
- Discussion on the idling of AV Terrace Bay
- In-camera discussion regarding the lease of the Terrace Bay Airport
Special Council
The council will begin with a declaration acknowledging the Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory and the traditional Anishnaabeg and Métis lands. They will then review disclosures of interest. In a closed session, the council will consider a motion to discuss a change‑order request concerning the municipality’s water and wastewater operations contract. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Declaration acknowledging Robinson‑Superior Treaty Territory and Anishnaabeg/Metis lands
- Disclosure of interest
- Motion to move the meeting in‑camera
- Discussion of change order request for water/wastewater operations contract
- Adjournment
Regular Council
The Township of Terrace Bay Council will consider adopting 2025 water rates, a lease agreement with the North of Superior Travel Association, and agreements for roof replacements at the Cultural Centre and TIC. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.
- By-law 2-2025 to establish 2025 Water Rates
- By-law 1-2025 to authorize an office space lease with North of Superior Travel Association
- By-law 3-2025 to enter into an agreement with NOHFC for TIC Roof Replacement
- Cultural Centre & Tourist Information Centre Roof Tendering
- Presentation on the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan