{ "city": "Smooth Rock Falls", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/townofsmoothrockfalls/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1816" }, { "date": "2026-09-21", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1817" }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1818" }, { "date": "2026-10-19", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1819" }, { "date": "2026-11-02", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1820" }, { "date": "2026-11-16", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1821" }, { "date": "2026-12-07", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1822" }, { "date": "2026-12-21", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1823" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider towing zone, housing guarantee, and election by-law repeal", "summary": "The Regular Council meeting on August 17, 2026, will consider several resolutions and by-laws, including a request to review a restricted towing zone on Highway 11, a TD Bank guarantee for the Attainable Housing Corporation, and a by-law to repeal the advance vote for the 2026 elections. Council will also receive reports on administrative highlights and water/wastewater operations, and discuss a fire protection grant. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a janitorial services RFP, with a potential award to be announced upon reconvening.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/104543/Regular%20Council%20-%2017%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5B0EF64C2F6440B29B1386525592D4CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1815" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider broadband upgrades and energy and recreation agreements", "summary": "The Town of Smooth Rock Falls will discuss a request for broadband internet upgrades by CochraneTel. Council will also consider three by-laws regarding a Summitt Energy agreement, a NOHFC recreation intern position, and a confirmatory by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/104235/Regular%20Council%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=EC408203502E4DE69AF160D7CD0D84AC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1814" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to hear seniors rowhouse zoning change for 7 Catharine Street lots", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment meets to review a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone seven lots on Catharine Street from single-detached to a seniors-oriented rowhouse development. Staff and a planning consultant recommend approval to allow a 20-unit project near the hospital.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/104232/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=60FE295C44B64290B45B9F02294C83EE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1849" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review 2025 financial statements and appointee pay", "summary": "The Planning Board is meeting to adopt the 2025 financial statements for its operations. The board will also discuss remuneration for provincial appointees.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103937/Planning%20Board%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=70BB8E28BA394EE6B1ED6C7EA1675698", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1848" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on supporting the proposed \"Northern Shield\" interprovincial oil pipeline", "summary": "The Smooth Rock Falls Council will consider a resolution supporting the proposed \"Northern Shield\" interprovincial oil pipeline. It will also adopt several by‑laws, including a construction agreement for the Sixth Street watermain and sanitary sewer rehabilitation and a new multi‑residential property class. The meeting includes approval of Municipal Accommodation Tax funding for local groups. Additional items such as a bear‑nuisance agreement and other by‑law confirmations will be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103986/Regular%20Council%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=BC0C092FA4924F9DAF3A506854A1C4C9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1813" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider capital facilities program and new multi-residential tax class", "summary": "Council will hear a presentation on Integrity Commissioner investigation reports and receive updates on the attainable housing project and budgeted projects. Several by-laws are up for vote, including establishing a municipal capital facilities program and a new multi-residential property class. They will also consider Municipal Accommodation Tax funding applications and the First Avenue/Fourth Street intersection monitoring update.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103769/Regular%20Council%20-%2006%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C4FE32F39B024586B5A6849437D64023", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1812" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves by-laws for housing, licensing, and water infrastructure", "summary": "The council will consider by-laws regarding a housing corporation's debt guarantee, a license agreement with Arctic Riders, and the confirmation of a by-law. The meeting also includes reports on water systems, a municipal accommodation tax grant application, and a watermain rehabilitation project.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103488/Regular%20Council%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D9176540EC264E87983B2DBFAF06B762", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1811" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to discuss residential development and senior housing", "summary": "Council will consider by-laws for a senior housing project, a fire protection agreement with an unorganized area, and a collective agreement. They will also review the 2025 consolidated financial statements and appoint an auditor, discuss residential development opportunities, a horse manure policy review, and the mayor's office space request. A closed session is scheduled for labour negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103237/Regular%20Council%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A9EE7D22511646429CBDE16E9F784493", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1810" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board to decide on lot severance for cottage; staff recommends refusal", "summary": "The Planning Board will consider a consent application to sever a 0.8-hectare portion of rural land in Haggart Township for a new cottage lot. Staff recommend refusal because the proposal does not conform to the Official Plan's policy limiting new lots in the Rural designation to one per existing lot. The board will also adopt minutes from February 2026 and handle routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103193/Planning%20Board%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C6C565AA37DC4689A8F820FA19C1DEF2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1839" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council holds closed session for labour negotiations", "summary": "This special council meeting is primarily procedural, with a single substantive item: a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions or discussions on other matters are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/103003/Special%20Council%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=02BF1907D07D400CB9248CB8B99CC268", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1842" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Cemetery & Community Spaces Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1844" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council holds closed session on labour negotiations", "summary": "This is a largely procedural special meeting. The main substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations related to collective agreement proposals.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/102731/Special%20Council%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C1C9FA7088374D67BF9A77054DFE33D1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1840" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to review 2026 budget variance and 2025 financial statements", "summary": "The Council will discuss the 2026 Operating Budget Variance Report and the 2025 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements. The meeting also includes several by-laws regarding equipment leases, committee dissolution, and official appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/102657/Regular%20Council%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=CD8FDBCEDAB141148A0705F0765B2FDF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1809" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider building services agreement with Town of Iroquois Falls", "summary": "Council will discuss a building services agreement with the Town of Iroquois Falls and a support request from the Township of Opasatika. The meeting includes reports on Public Works collective bargaining and the Fire Chief's quarterly report.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/102509/Regular%20Council%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=AC11DD90B8FD4DDCA9DA4CAC301EBCC4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1808" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves senior housing financing and establishes new not‑for‑profit", "summary": "The council adopted By‑Law No. 2026‑34 to authorize senior housing financing documents. It also appointed Councillors Denise Pelletier and Daniel Alie, along with the CAO‑Treasurer, as directors of the new not‑for‑profit corporation \"Smooth Rock Falls Attainable Housing\" and directed a public recruitment for additional board members. Additional by‑laws on Canada Summer Jobs, a community events intern, and other matters were also passed.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/102238/Regular%20Council%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E30CDCB2320E4BC79F875AE4CDBFAEFF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1807" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Emergency Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1837" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider Fire Department and Senior Housing updates", "summary": "The Town Council will discuss a third reading of the Fire Department By-Law and provide updates on a Senior Housing Project. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2025 sewage system performance and several grant-related agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/101906/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=394DD987F18742D4B4107F8E392B2DE9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1806" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider water funding, fire by-law, and highway safety resolutions", "summary": "The Regular Council meeting will focus on approving a water infrastructure funding agreement, a new fire department by-law, and resolutions regarding highway safety and driver's license barriers. The agenda also includes reports on snow removal practices and drinking water compliance.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/101603/Regular%20Council%20-%2016%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=6241DFA48D5D416E86470CC7688C91FC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1805" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Cemetery & Community Spaces Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1830" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council will adopt several by-laws, including a new street name and stop sign installation", "summary": "The Smooth Rock Falls Town Council will consider a series of by-law motions, such as a procedural by-law, a street‑naming by‑law for Industrial Way, and a stop‑sign installation on Industrial Way and Fifth Street. The council will also review a capital grant application from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for arena infrastructure sustainability upgrades. Additional resolutions will be considered supporting provincial initiatives on pension governance, prescription‑drug diversion, and winter road maintenance on Highways 11 and 17.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/101188/Regular%20Council%20-%2002%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=AC40712E37D24A369A50E0EBAAFCE6FB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1804" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider lease renewal, procedural by-law, and street naming", "summary": "The Town of Smooth Rock Falls Council will meet to approve a lease renewal for the Aging at Home Program, adopt a new procedural by-law, and name a new street in the Industrial Park. The meeting also includes requests for support on provincial legislation and a closed session on property security.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/100806/Regular%20Council%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=EEBE33C1388547EEA6E3E85135433DC5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1803" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board to approve $3,955 provincial assistance for planning services", "summary": "The Smooth Rock Falls Planning Board will consider a resolution to authorize the execution of the 2025‑2026 Assistance to Planning Boards Program Agreement, which provides $3,955 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for planning services. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and the 2024 financial statements. The board will adjourn after these items are addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/100741/Planning%20Board%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=6B1A3DDA465747F78E6A0A7C636F520C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1827" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Senior Housing Committee", "headline": "Committee recommends by‑law to approve $7 M senior housing contract on Catharine Street", "summary": "The Senior Housing Committee will review the Financial Feasibility Report presented by Harriman & Associates and decide whether to recommend Council adopt a by‑law authorizing the Mayor and CAO to sign a CCDC 14 design‑build stipulated‑price contract with Descon Construction Ltd. The contract is for a $7,021,750 CAD, 20‑unit senior housing development on municipally owned land on Catharine Street. The Committee will also direct staff to submit the required applications to the Committee of Adjustment for planning approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/100690/Senior%20Housing%20Committee%20-%2011%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=1E4801A0305B4905A5C4D736251337A8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1828" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider 2026 final tax rates and water and sewer charges", "summary": "The Council will discuss and decide on final tax rates, tax ratios, and water and sewer charges for 2026. The meeting includes a review of road safety on Highway 11 and a request to reconsider land use behind the Community Centre.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/100384/Regular%20Council%20-%2002%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=DAF9945601134AF29A7CC403C7A272BD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1802" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to accept 2026 budget 3rd draft and direct completion of final budget", "summary": "The Special Council will vote to accept the third draft of the 2026 municipal budget and instruct the CAO‑Treasurer to finish the final budget. The meeting will review proposed tax and water‑sewer rate increases of 4.90% and 5.50% respectively, and a $61,000 increase to the snow‑removal budget. Additional capital items such as a $60,000 Town Hall entrance upgrade and a $13,191 server replacement will also be discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/document/100050/Special%20Council%20-%2014%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=961497853E2A4389B975AB6F173CA3B7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://townofsmoothrockfalls.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1793" } ] }