Ramara, ON

Regular Council

Property Standards Committee

Ramara's Property Standards Committee meets October 6, 2026 to adopt its agenda and minutes, then hear Property Standards Appeal file #2026-002 concerning 2280 Highway 12, Brechin, ON. The committee will also meet in closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss a personal matter, after which the appellant is to be advised of the decision. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting and routine items such as disclosure of pecuniary interest.

• Property Standards Appeal file #2026-002 for 2280 Highway 12, Brechin, ON
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss a personal matter
• Adoption of minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting
• Adoption of the October 6, 2026 agenda

Committee of Adjustment

Ramara's Committee of Adjustment meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM in a hybrid Council Chambers and Zoom session. The agenda lists four applications: two boundary-adjustment consents, one minor variance for a detached garage, and one combined consent and minor variance to create a new residential lot. Staff reports recommend provisional approval for three files and a nine-month deferral for the Fairgrounds Road application.

• Consent B-6/26: boundary adjustment conveying land from 7321 Summerland Road to 7320 Summerland Road; staff recommend provisional approval (Report BP-23-26)
• Consent B-7/26: boundary adjustment conveying land to the adjacent lot at 1009 Heron Island; staff recommend provisional approval (Report BP-24-26)
• Minor Variance A-9/26: relief from the minimum interior side yard setback to complete a detached garage at 7740 Birch Drive; staff recommend approval with a condition (Report BP-25-26)
• Consent B-8/26 and Minor Variance A-10/26: create 1 new residential lot and relief from minimum lot area at 2188 Fairgrounds Road; staff recommend a nine-month deferral for an Aggregate Impact Assessment, Planning Justification, and Environmental Impact Study (Report BP-26-26)

Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

The Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission meets September 29, 2026, to adopt its agenda and prior minutes, then receive two information reports. Report LC-17-26 presents a draft 10-year capital plan that would be forwarded to Council for consideration. Report LC-18-26 updates on South Water Mover operations, alongside correspondence dated September 25, 2026, about water movers. No budget votes, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.

• Report LC-17-26: draft 10-year Capital Plan for the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission, to be presented to Council
• Report LC-18-26: South Water Mover Operation Update, received as information
• Correspondence dated September 25, 2026, regarding Water Movers/Sept. 10 LCPWC Meeting
• Minutes of the September 10, 2026, meeting up for adoption
• Open Forum for public comments on agenda items, 2 minutes per speaker

Economic Development Committee

Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

Economic Development Committee

Regular Council

Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

Council Information Package

Regular Council

Ramara Township Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, for what the agenda describes as the final regular council meeting of the 2022-2026 term. Council will receive a water and wastewater rates update (Report ID-29-26) and a report on the feasibility and implications of adopting a climate emergency declaration (Report CD-19-26), both referred for same-day ratification. The climate report and a proposed updated declaration are recommended to be referred to the 2026-2030 term of Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, consent agendas, and a 2027 council meeting schedule.

• Report ID-29-26: Water and Wastewater Rates Update, recommended to be received and referred for same-day ratification
• Report CD-19-26: Feasibility and Implications of Adopting a Climate Emergency Declaration, with proposed updated declaration as Schedule "A", recommended to be referred to the 2026-2030 term
• Report ID-24-26: "Children at Play" signage on Sideroad 5 — one sign at northeast corner of Sideroad 5 and Concession Road 1, one at southwest corner of Sideroad 5 and Concession Road 2
• Report CD-18-26: Ramara Township 2027 Council Meeting Schedule, recommended for adoption
• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch dated September 10, 2026, regarding TAPMO Newsletter July 2026, pulled by Councillor Tuju

Council Information Package

This is an information package for Ramara Council, not a decision agenda: it lists correspondence and reports for Council's information. The most concrete item is a memo from the Chief Building Official advising that public drinking water from the Canine Building will be discontinued for the winter starting December 1, 2026, and reopen in spring 2027, citing maintenance costs and recurring freezing, leaks and electrical issues. Other items include updates on the Atherley-Uptergrove/Rama Road Corridor Master Servicing Plan, the Florence Avenue Environmental Assessment, the 2026 Watermain Flushing Program, and Bridge 18 and 19 rehabilitation. No votes, bylaws, dollar amounts or public hearings appear in the text provided.

• Canine Building public drinking water supply to be discontinued December 1, 2026, reopening spring 2027 (Chief Building Official memo)
• 2026 Watermain Flushing Program correspondence from the Compliance Manager
• Atherley-Uptergrove/Rama Road Corridor Master Servicing Plan Project Update
• Florence Avenue Environmental Assessment update
• Bridge 18 and 19 Rehabilitation Project and Dock Road municipal dock repair updates

Council Information Package

This is an information package for Council, not a decision-making meeting. It includes memos and correspondence on various topics, such as a $36,500 renovation project for the Yard 2/Environmental Services Building, a transition to an online procurement platform, and updates on washroom repairs at the Ramara Centre. Council is being informed of these items, not voting on them.

• $36,500 approved capital project for Yard 2/Environmental Services Building renovations (toilet replacement and siding repairs)
• Transition to Bids and Tenders online procurement platform
• Project update on Ramara Centre washroom repairs
• Notice of public hearings for Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 6, 2026
• Correspondence on OPP municipal policing cost model review

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will review a staff report regarding the feasibility of adopting a Climate Emergency Declaration. The meeting also includes receiving the 2026 Canada's Changing Climate Report Summary for information.

• Staff Report CD-19-26 regarding the feasibility and implications of a Climate Emergency Declaration
• Natural Resources Canada 2026 Canada's Changing Climate Report Summary

Ramara Trails Committee

The committee is reviewing feedback on the draft 10-Year Trails Plan to prepare for future Council submission. Members are also reviewing the proposed 2027 trails budget and the Phase 2 Governance Review of boards and committees.

• Review of the draft 10-Year Trails Plan
• Discussion of the 2027 Trails draft budget
• Review of August budget to actuals
• Phase 2 Governance Review of Boards and Committees
• Proposed $60,000 capital placeholder for trail improvement projects

Regular Council

Ramara Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a deputation from the Invasive Species Centre about water soldier in Lake Simcoe, and recess for a public planning meeting. Council will also move into closed session to discuss litigation and strategy regarding the 3379 County Road 47 real estate matter.

• Deputation by Invasive Species Centre on responding to water soldier in Lake Simcoe
• Public meeting of Council regarding planning matters
• Closed session for litigation and strategy update - 3379 County Road 47 real estate matter
• Adoption of minutes from August 10 and August 20, 2026 meetings

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters - Addendum to Agenda

This is a public meeting for Council to receive comments on a proposed stop-up, closure, and conveyance of Concord Woods Court. The agenda includes correspondence from a resident raising questions about the recipient, valuation, legal obligations, drainage, and unauthorized gate and signage. No decision is being made at this meeting; a by-law may be brought forward later.

• Proposed stop-up, closure, and conveyance of Concord Woods Court
• Correspondence from A. Bourgeois dated September 11, 2026, with questions on valuation, costs, and legal obligation
• Reference to 2023 Minutes of Settlement and OLT order in relation to the conveyance
• Concerns raised about drainage features, lagoons, and stormwater management
• Question about who installed gate, chain, and 'PRIVATE PROPERTY NO TRESPASSING' signage

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters

Ramara Council is holding a public meeting to review two planning matters: a proposed zoning by-law amendment for the retained agricultural lands at 2284 Concession Road 10, and the proposed stop-up, closure, and conveyance of Concord Woods Court. The zoning amendment would prohibit residential uses on the retained parcel and reduce minimum lot area and frontage requirements. The road closure would be implemented by a by-law presented at a future meeting.

• Zoning By-law Amendment File Z-2/26 for 2284 Concession Road 10 (Sternberg) to rezone retained lands to Agriculture Exception (AG-XX), prohibiting residential uses and reducing minimum lot area to 19 ha and frontage to 52 m
• Consent File B-1/26 provisionally approved Feb 10, 2026, for a surplus farm dwelling severance; severed lot ~0.75 ha with ~53.3 m frontage
• Stop-up, Closure, and Conveyance of Concord Woods Court (Report CS-27-26)
• Public meeting correspondence from A. Voros dated Sept 10, 2026, regarding Concord Woods Court
• Draft by-law to be presented to Council at next available meeting if no new information or public comments

Council Information Package

This is an information package for Ramara Council, containing correspondence and updates rather than decisions. Key items include a staff memo on increasing e-billing adoption for property tax and utility bills, and a construction update for an interim hammerhead turnaround on Florence Avenue. The package also includes minutes from the Udney Community Centre Board and various external communications.

• E-billing strategy: potential savings of $14,363.40 per cycle for property tax and $3,632.85 for utility bills if all mailed bills switched to e-billing
• Florence Avenue hammerhead turnaround construction to start week of September 21, 2026, taking about one week
• Udney Community Centre Board minutes include a $33,255.90 quote for acoustic ceiling panels for 2027 budget
• AMO Watchfile notes 6,663 candidates for 2,800 municipal positions in Ontario's 2026 election
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing correspondence on proposed regulations under the Municipal Accountability Act, 2026

Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

The Commission is reviewing an update on water mover operations and the 2027 draft budget. Discussions include adjusting water mover operating hours and reviewing beach security and lighting.

• Adjustment of water mover operating hours to 9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m., and 6-8 p.m.
• Proposed 2027 budget amendment to decrease staff wages and expenses to $230,000
• Proposed $120,000 capital project for replacement of water mover pumps
• Proposed $10,000 increase for Canal/Lagoon City Condition and Maintenance Study
• Review of South Footbridge lighting and Lagoon City private beach security

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a consent to sever the existing dwelling and surrounding lands from a larger agricultural parcel at 2007 Concession Road 1, and a permission to expand a legal non-conforming carport at 4273 Plum Point Rd. Staff recommend provisional approval for the consent and approval for the permission. The meeting also includes adoption of the August 11, 2026 minutes.

• Consent B-5/26: sever ~3.11 ha with dwelling from ~48.35 ha retained, both agricultural, at 2007 Concession Road 1 (Beverley Turf Farms Ltd)
• Permission A-8/26: front yard setback relief for carport replacement/expansion at 4273 Plum Point Rd (Saunders)
• Staff recommend provisional approval of B-5/26 subject to conditions
• Staff recommend approval of A-8/26 with conditions
• Minutes of August 11, 2026 meeting to be approved

Council Information Package

The Township of Ramara has secured a Hydro One Community Partnership Grant to install permanent emergency backup power at the Brechin Water Tower. This project will support the municipal drinking water system and essential fire communications infrastructure without requiring municipal funds.

• $25,000 Hydro One Community Partnership Grant for Brechin Water Tower backup power
• August 2026 Building Permit Activity Report ($3,269,040.00 in permit value)
• Town of Parry Sound resolution requesting province-wide e-scooter regulations
• Resolution supporting a review of producer responsibilities for single-use propane cylinders
• Village of Sundridge correspondence regarding public sector salary disclosure inflation adjustments

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing various communications, including the 2027 draft budget from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and updates on the Community Improvement Plan. The package also includes reports on building permit activity and correspondence regarding non-market housing initiatives.

• LSRCA 2027 Draft Operating, Capital and Project Budget
• Community Improvement Plan Strategy Project Update
• Monthly Building Permit Activity Report - July 2026
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities non-market housing initiative
• Extended Producer Responsibility for single-use propane cylinders

Economic Development Committee

The Ramara Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive updates and information items, including a presentation from Vitality Planning on the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a verbal update on the 2027 budget submission, a draft news release for the new Giraffe Awards, and updates from the County of Simcoe and Chamber of Commerce. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Community Improvement Plan (CIP) presentation by Vitality Planning
• 2027 Budget Submission verbal update
• Draft news release for Giraffe Awards community recognition program
• County of Simcoe Economic Development Office update
• Chamber of Commerce verbal update

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee is reviewing staff considerations regarding the proposed Climate Emergency Declaration, including terminology and implementation implications. The committee will also discuss governance review matters and proposed amendments to its terms of reference. No final decision on the declaration is made at this meeting; the committee will provide feedback for a report to Council.

• Review of Assistant Clerk Memo regarding Climate Emergency Declaration staff considerations
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Climate Action Committee Terms of Reference
• Review of Phase 2 Governance Review materials for Boards and Committees

Ramara Trails Committee

The Ramara Trails Committee is meeting to receive budget-to-actuals for June and July 2026, a trails reserve update and capital investment summary (2021-2026), and to discuss the draft 2027 budget. The reserve update explains a deficit caused by $422,000 in trail projects funded partly from reserves, with the balance projected to improve to about $3,125 by end of 2026. The committee will also receive an update on signage at Casino Rama.

• Receive June and July 2026 budget-to-actuals as information
• Receive Trails Reserve Update and Capital Investment Summary (2021-2026) as information
• Discuss draft 2027 trails budget
• Update on signage at Casino Rama
• Reserve deficit from $422,000 in trail projects (2021-2025), projected balance $3,125 by end of 2026

Council Information Package

Council is reviewing an Ombudsman report confirming that the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee violated open meeting rules by voting in closed session during a June 2024 meeting. The report will be formally received and a resolution passed at the September 14, 2026 meeting. The package also includes updates on provincial delegations regarding quarry fees and policing costs, as well as new funding for recreation projects.

• Ombudsman report confirms contravention of open meeting rules for a June 21, 2024 committee meeting
• Notice of Public Hearing for Consent Application B-5/26 scheduled for September 8, 2026
• Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance Application A-8/26 scheduled for September 8, 2026
• Ontario Trillium Foundation funding awarded for new multi-use sports court at Brechin Ball Park
• Baseball Diamond Rehabilitation Project at Ramara Centre scheduled to commence in early September 2026

Special Council re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer

This special council meeting is to discuss a proposed pre-motion resolution framework for the legal matter Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, review the Notice of Application for HRTO File No. 2026-67479-I, and appoint an interim treasurer before the restricted acts period. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiation matters. The public portion is largely procedural, with substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.

• Discuss proposed pre-motion resolution framework for Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662
• Discuss HRTO File No. 2026-67479-I Notice of Application
• Appoint interim treasurer prior to restricted acts period
• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(e), (f), (k)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for the August 14, 2026 meeting, containing correspondence and draft minutes for council's information. The most substantive item is the Compliance Manager's draft Township comments on the proposed Ramara Quarry (Licence #626728). Other items include a response from the Minister of Transport regarding a safety review of the Lake Country Airways Water Aerodrome, and various correspondence from other municipalities and associations.

• Draft Township comments on Proposed Ramara Quarry (Licence #626728)
• Minister of Transport response on Operational Safety Review of Lake Country Airways Water Aerodrome
• Committee of Adjustment draft meeting minutes dated August 11, 2026
• AMO Policy Update and Watchfile correspondence
• Support for resolutions on heritage property designation deadline and vacant commercial storefront tax

Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive an update on the Township of Ramara's 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and provide feedback on the draft community survey (Schedule A). The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 29, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Adoption of May 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Draft community survey for public input on accessibility barriers
• Feedback requested on draft survey and plan priorities

Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

The Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission is meeting to consider its draft 2027 operating and capital budgets, receive updates on the water mover noise study and canal maintenance, and discuss scheduling for October 2026. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving financial reports, plus requests from Commissioner Hart on footbridge lighting, private beach security, and goose management.

• Draft 2027 operating and capital budgets (Report LC-13-26) to be presented to Council
• Water Mover Noise Study Update (Report LC-14-26) with direction on operation and timing
• Operations Update for Canal Maintenance (Report LC-15-26)
• Accounts Voucher and Budget to Actual Report dated July 31, 2026
• South Footbridge Lighting review request and status updates on beach security and goose management

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will hear two property standards appeals: file #2026-001 for 1162 Monck Road and file #2025-03 for 1427 Canal Road. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, and may enter closed session to discuss a personal matter. The Monck Road appeal concerns an order to cease occupancy and remove rubbish from a collapsed dwelling, with compliance originally due July 7, 2026.

• Appeal file #2026-001: 1162 Monck Road, Ramara — order to cease occupancy and remove rubbish/debris from collapsed dwelling (Order #2026-020P, issued June 15, 2026)
• Appeal file #2025-03: 1427 Canal Road, Brechin
• Closed session to discuss a personal matter under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act
• Adoption of minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is deciding on a consent application to sever a new lot at 8149 Rama Road, along with a minor variance for reduced lot frontage on the retained lands. The application was deferred from July 9, 2026, at the owner's request for further review of development charge conditions. The committee will also consider boundary adjustments between lots at 5089 and 5037 Highway 12.

• Consent File B-2/26 & Minor Variance File A-6/26: request to sever a new lot and reduce minimum lot frontage at 8149 Rama Road (Khehra)
• Consent Applications B-3/26 & B-4/26: boundary adjustments between lots at 5089 Hwy 12 and 5037 Hwy 12
• Staff recommends approval of both applications subject to conditions, including payment of development charges and cash-in-lieu of parkland ($1,700 per lot for waterfront lots)
• Adoption of draft minutes from the June 9, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Council

Ramara Council is meeting to decide on several items, including allocating up to $950,000 to repurchase lands in the Township's Industrial Park, receiving a mid-year financial update, and considering a site alteration bylaw repeal and replacement. The agenda also includes a closed session for an Ombudsman investigation report, a land repurchase option, and a personal matter involving councillor social media. Several routine reports and correspondence items are scheduled for consent.

• Allocate up to $950,000 to exercise repurchase options for 321, 344, and 345 O'Donnell Court in the Industrial Park
• Receive 2026 Financial Mid-Year Update (Report TR-05-26)
• Direct staff to bring forward bylaw to repeal and replace Site Alteration Bylaw (Report ID-20-26)
• Receive informational update on Proposed Ramara Quarry Aggregate Resources Act Licence Application (#626728)
• Approve demolition costing and RFI/RFP framework for Brechin buildings at 2287 and 2291 Highway 12, with up to $19,000 plus HST for consulting

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing the 2025 Annual Building Department Report, which details permit activity and revenue. The agenda also includes a public meeting notice for a zoning amendment at 2284 Concession Road 10 and correspondence regarding heritage property deadlines.

• 2025 Building Division issued 274 permits totaling approximately $33,757,904
• Building Division collected $475,100 in total revenues for 2025
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2/26 for 2284 Concession Road 10 (Public Meeting: Sept 14, 2026)
• Heritage property designation deadline updated to January 1, 2027

Council Information Package

Council is reviewing administrative updates, including the appointment of Mark Langdon to a local commission and the initiation of effluent hauling for Wastewater Facility 202. The package also includes notifications for upcoming road name changes and public hearings for land boundary adjustments.

• Appointment of Mark Langdon to the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029
• Initiation of effluent hauling by contractor Wessuc from Wastewater Facility 202 to Facility 201
• Notification of seven road name changes effective October 28, 2026
• Public hearing on August 11, 2026, for boundary adjustments at 5089 and 5037 Highway 12
• Drinking water inspection reports for Val Harbour and Bayshore Village subdivisions

Special Council re Interviews for Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission Vacancy

This special council meeting is held to interview applicants for a vacant position on the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission and select a commissioner to serve the remainder of the 2026–2029 term. The interviews will be conducted in closed session under personal matters about identifiable individuals. Following closed session, council will bring forward a motion to appoint the selected candidate and pass a confirmation bylaw.

• Closed session (Section 239(2)(b)) to conduct interviews for the commission vacancy
• Motion to appoint the selected commissioner to fill the remainder of the 2026–2029 term
• Confirmation bylaw 2026.57 to adopt the proceedings of the special meeting

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains informational items and updates, not decisions. Notable items include a $2,262,000 non-budgeted gain from redeeming a $3,000,000 investment note, a legal and governance review by WeirFoulds LLP, and a bylaw enforcement statistical report. The package also includes correspondence on regional resolutions and project updates.

• $2,262,000 gain from redeeming BNS Core Canadian Large Cap Deposit Note
• Legal and Governance Review Update with WeirFoulds LLP retained
• Atherley-Uptergrove/Rama Road Master Servicing Study Update
• Municipal Dock Repairs on Dock Road update
• Kingfisher North Extension application update (OP-1/25 & Z-4/25)

Council Information Package

The Township of Ramara Council is acting on safety concerns for the Lake Country Airways water aerodrome on Rama Road. It adopted Resolution No. CR.173.2026, authorizing the Mayor to send correspondence to Transport Canada, the Minister of Transport, the Simcoe North MP and the Transportation Safety Board requesting an operational safety review, including flight paths and impacts on recreational water activities. The Council Information Package also includes assorted inter‑municipal communications and updates on other municipal matters.

• Resolution CR.173.2026 authorizing correspondence on Lake Country Airways water aerodrome safety (Rama Road)
• Assistant Clerk correspondence dated July 16, 2026 regarding the Lake Country Airways safety review
• Atherley Community Centre Board minutes adopted June 18, 2026
• Municipality of Kincardine request (June 24, 2026) to extend deadline for heritage designation notices
• Township of Georgian Bay call (July 13, 2026) to return to property tax reassessment cycle