Tay meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Tay Township roundup: no decisions this week, but several items on upcoming agendas

No decisions were made by Tay Township council or its committees in the past two weeks. All four recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most notable item on those agendas was a provincial consultation on conservation authority regulations, which could affect how municipal members are appointed to regional bodies.

Recent council information packages

Council received two information packages, on August 4 and August 10, containing correspondence and notices for its information rather than action. The province is seeking public input on two proposed regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act: a tiered formula for appointing municipal members to regional conservation authorities, and new ineligibility criteria for the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency board (including registered lobbyists, current CA members, and CA officers or senior staff). The comment period closes September 12, 2026, with virtual info sessions on August 5 and August 12.

The August 10 package also included a notice from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism updating the deadline for designating non-designated heritage properties, and several County of Simcoe releases: a 3-storey, 30-unit affordable housing development in Collingwood, a temporary reception centre in Bradford West Gwillimbury, and a new paramedic post in Barrie. No internal or resident correspondence was received.

Heritage and horticulture committees

The Heritage Committee met on August 4 with an agenda that included a review of its Terms of Reference, updates from the Tay Heritage Youth Contest working group, the designations working group, the Old Fort School Bell, and the Remember When project.

The Horticulture Committee met on August 11 to discuss routine business: an update on Remembrance Day crosses, a September garden clean-up work schedule, and quantities and arrangements for fall displays. No major decisions or financial items were listed.

Upcoming: Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet on August 19 to review the draft 2023 Township of Tay consolidated financial statements and related audit findings. It will consider a recommendation to approve the statements and discuss appointing Pahapill and Associates as auditor for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, with a by-law to be presented at a future council meeting.

Upcoming: Committee of Adjustment

Also on August 19, the Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to hear three minor variance applications. Staff recommend approval for all three. The largest is at 105 Grandview Road, where the applicant proposes an accessory dwelling unit above a garage (136.01 m², 7.71 m high), three detached accessory structures over 15 m², and a new structure made of two shipping containers. The other applications are for 154 William Street and 312 Robins Point Road.

Upcoming: Library Board

The Tay Township Public Library Board meets August 20 to approve routine items: June accounts of $2,060 and July accounts of $5,276, activity reports, and revised circulation statistics for January through April 2026. The board will also receive a verbal update from the Library CEO on the Library Services Review, which previously led to a recommendation to close the Waubaushene branch by December 31, 2026.

Coming up

• **Audit Committee** – August 19, 2026
• **Committee of Adjustment** – August 19, 2026 (virtual, via Zoom)
• **Tay Township Public Library Board** – August 20, 2026

All meetings are open to the public. Check the township website for agendas and access details.

Tay council information packages include funding requests, provincial consultation; no decisions made

Tay council met twice over the past two weeks in information-package sessions, meaning no formal decisions were made. The packages contained correspondence and requests from outside groups, including a community foundation seeking financial support and a provincial consultation on conservation authority rules. The Heritage Committee also met to review its terms of reference and working-group updates.

Funding requests from Huronia Community Foundation

At the July 27 Council Information Package, council received two requests from the Huronia Community Foundation. The first asks for a matching contribution of $1,000 to $2,500 to the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund. The second requests a $200 sponsorship for the foundation's Annual Community Report, scheduled for September 24, 2026. Both items were received for information only; no action was taken.

The same package included a notice from Simcoe County about a new affordable housing development groundbreaking in Collingwood, an update from Martyrs' Shrine regarding its Centennial Mass and summer concert series, and an invitation to a 'Discover What's New at HCF' event on July 29.

Provincial consultation on conservation authorities

The August 4 Council Information Package included correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks about a 45-day public consultation on two proposed regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act. The proposals cover a tiered allocation formula for appointing municipal members to regional conservation authorities, and new ineligibility criteria for the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency board. The proposed criteria would bar registered lobbyists, current conservation authority members, and CA officers or senior staff from serving on the board.

The public comment period closes September 12, 2026. Virtual information sessions are scheduled for August 5 and August 12. Council also received an invitation from The Guesthouse for a Strike Away Homelessness bowling fundraiser on August 14, 2026, in Midland.

Heritage Committee reviews terms of reference

On August 4, the Heritage Committee met to review its Terms of Reference and receive updates from working groups. Items on the agenda included the Tay Heritage Youth Contest working group, the Designations working group, the Old Fort School Bell, and the Remember When project. No decisions were recorded; the meeting was agenda-only with minutes not yet published.

All three meetings were information or discussion sessions, and no votes or resolutions were taken.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the township's official meeting calendar for future agendas and notices.

Tay council schedules rezoning vote, development charge complaint hearing; minutes not yet published

Tay Township council had a busy week starting July 22, with a special hearing on a $20,048 development charge complaint and a regular council meeting that included a rezoning bylaw for 466 Fifth Avenue and amendments to the dog-control bylaw. However, minutes for all five meetings held over the past two weeks have not yet been published, so no outcomes can be confirmed.

Development Charges complaint hearing

A Special Council meeting was scheduled for July 22 at 5:30 p.m. to hold a Development Charges Act hearing into a complaint from Wye Heritage Marine Resort, located at 3282 Ogdens Beach Road. The complaint concerns a $20,048 development charge. The complaint was submitted by Derek Lubert and Andy Blenkarn of Maple Leaf Marinas, with a legal submission by Katherine Chan of Barriston Law. The meeting agenda also included confirmation of By-law No. 2026-128 to adopt the meeting proceedings. Written comments were due to Municipal Clerk Katelyn Johns by July 15, 2026.

Council meeting: rezoning, dog control, logo

The regular council meeting on July 22 included several bylaw items:

• **By-law No. 2026-130** — rezoning of 466 Fifth Avenue from R2*21(H) to R2*21, which would remove the holding symbol from the property (file PDS-2026-026).
• **By-law No. 2026-127** — an amendment to the 2025 dog-control bylaw.
• **Building and Planning Fee Review** with multiple cost-recovery options (file CS-2026-056).
• **Township logo redevelopment**, with a selection among four options (file CS-2026-058).

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were passed.

Planning public meeting: zoning housekeeping amendments

Also on July 22, the township held a public meeting to discuss proposed housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2000-57. The proposed changes include clarifying maximum lot coverage for detached accessory buildings, allowing one detached accessory building under 15 square metres in the front yard, adding definitions for "Floating Accommodation" and "High Water Mark," and prohibiting human habitation on vacant lands.

Information packages: recycling carts, veterans program, funding requests

Two Council Information Packages were circulated — on July 20 and July 27 — with no decisions made. The July 20 package noted that additional recycling carts will be delivered to eligible Tay residents starting August 3, 2026, and that Simcoe County launched the $465,000 Veterans First program to end veteran homelessness. It also included resolutions from Plympton-Wyoming on public sector salary disclosure inflation and vacant commercial storefront tax, and a resolution from Ramara regarding Lake Country Airways Water Aerodrome safety on Rama Road.

The July 27 package included a request from the Huronia Community Foundation for a $1,000 to $2,500 matching contribution to the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund, and a separate request for a $200 sponsorship of the Annual Community Report on September 24, 2026. It also included a notice from Simcoe County of a new affordable housing development groundbreaking in Collingwood, an update from Martyrs' Shrine on its Centennial Mass and summer concert series, and an invitation to a July 29 Huronia Community Foundation event.

Coming up

The Tay Heritage Committee meets August 4 to review its Terms of Reference and discuss working groups on the Tay Heritage Youth Contest, designations, the Old Fort School Bell, and the Remember When project. Residents interested in local heritage may want to attend.

Tay Township roundup: No decisions recorded from recent meetings; Council set to weigh rezoning, dog bylaw, and $20,048 development-charge complaint

Tay Township's recent committee and information meetings produced no recorded decisions, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the five gatherings held between July 6 and July 15, 2026. All were agenda-only sessions. Attention now shifts to a packed July 22 schedule, when Council is scheduled to vote on a rezoning, a dog-control bylaw amendment, and a new township logo, while a separate Special Council hearing will consider a $20,048 development-charge complaint.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no votes recorded

Five meetings took place over the past two weeks, but the township has not yet published minutes for any of them. What follows is based on the published agendas only; no outcomes, votes, or decisions are confirmed.

Council Information Package (July 6): Informational only, with no decisions scheduled. Items included correspondence from Minister Flack on the appointment process for a full-time County of Simcoe Head of Council (Warden) under the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, with applications due July 13, 2026. Also noted: regulation amendment O. Reg. 207/26 on parkland dedication under the Planning Act, effective July 1, 2026, and a County of Simcoe release on a Housing Faster Community Planning Permit System Toolkit.

Heritage Committee (July 7): Agenda listed updates on the Tay Heritage Youth Contest, storyboard signs project, heritage designations, the Tay Canada Day event, and heritage website updates.

Council Information Package (July 13): Informational only. Items included a County of Simcoe resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and requesting a provincial declaration; a joint advisory from the County of Simcoe and CAEH on a housing program for homeless veterans at CFB Borden launching July 16, 2026; and a County of Simcoe online survey on food waste and green cart use. Also noted: Royal Canadian Legion Waubaushene Branch 316 postponing its centenary celebration scheduled for July 18, 2026, and a Town of Caledon resolution requesting provincial support to combat tick-borne diseases.

Horticulture Committee (July 14): Agenda included a review of the committee budget, discussion of purchasing additional daffodils, and plans for a Remembrance Day garden.

Committee of Adjustment (July 15): Two minor variance applications were listed — one to increase lot coverage to 25.38% for a detached accessory structure at 167 Mitchells Beach Road, and one for a 6.27 m² dwelling addition at 112 Sunview Lane. The agenda also noted the withdrawal of an application for 3 Fowler Lane. No decisions are confirmed.

Coming up: July 22 meetings

Three meetings are scheduled for July 22, 2026.

Special Council — Development Charges Complaint Hearing (5:30 p.m.): Council will hold a hearing under the Development Charges Act to consider a complaint from Wye Heritage Marine Resort regarding a $20,048 development charge. The complaint was submitted by Derek Lubert and Andy Blenkarn of Maple Leaf Marinas, with a legal submission by Katherine Chan of Barriston Law. The meeting will also confirm By-law No. 2026-28 to adopt the meeting proceedings. The deadline for written comments to Municipal Clerk Katelyn Johns was July 15, 2026.

Council: Scheduled votes include By-law No. 2026-30 to rezone 466 Fifth Avenue from R2*21(H) to R2*21, and By-law No. 2026-27 amending the 2025 dog-control bylaw. Council will also consider removal of the holding symbol for 466 Fifth Avenue (PDS-2026-026), a Building and Planning Fee Review with multiple cost-recovery options (CS-2026-056), and selection of a new township logo from four options (CS-2026-058).

Planning Public Meeting: A public meeting on proposed housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2000-57. Proposed changes include clarifying maximum lot coverage for detached accessory buildings, allowing one detached accessory building under 15 m² in the front yard, adding definitions for "Floating Accommodation" and "High Water Mark," and prohibiting human habitation on vacant lands.

Tay council packages flag provincial governance changes; no decisions on record

No decisions, votes, or public hearings are on record for Tay Township over the past two weeks. The three recent meetings listed on the township's calendar were Council Information Packages and a Heritage Committee session, and minutes have not yet been published for any of them. What follows is drawn from the published agendas only.

Provincial governance changes in the information stream

The June 29 Council Information Package included a Ministry of Municipal Affairs notice on new election-year restrictions affecting strong mayor powers, specifically around budget and appointment authority. The package also carried a Simcoe County announcement on HART Hub branding and a planned 13-bed supportive housing expansion, Canada Day holiday schedule changes for County waste drop-off facilities and LINX Transit, and resolutions from Midland on an intimate partner violence declaration and from Tay Valley on FOIP compliance.

The July 6 Council Information Package included correspondence from Minister Flack on the appointment process for a full-time County of Simcoe Head of Council (Warden) with strong chair powers, under the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026. Applications for the appointed position close July 13, 2026. The same package noted regulation amendment O. Reg. 207/26 on developer-identified parkland dedication under the Planning Act, effective July 1, 2026, and a County of Simcoe release on a Housing Faster Community Planning Permit System Toolkit intended to streamline approvals for affordable housing. Routine items included thank-you letters from residents Avery Spinola and Ryan Stein for graduation awards and the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment Board Annual Report 2025.

Neither information package scheduled votes or policy changes.

Heritage Committee agenda listed outreach items

The July 7 Heritage Committee agenda listed updates from working groups on the Tay Heritage Youth Contest, a storyboard signs project, heritage designations, the Tay Canada Day event, and heritage website updates. No decisions are recorded in the agenda, and minutes have not been published.

Coming up

Committee of Adjustment — July 15, 2026. The agenda lists two minor variance applications for review: one to increase lot coverage to 25.38% for a detached accessory structure at 167 Mitchells Beach Road, and one for a proposed 6.27 m² addition to an existing dwelling at 112 Sunview Lane. The agenda also notes the withdrawal of an application for 3 Fowler Lane. No vote outcomes are available ahead of the meeting.

Residents seeking the authoritative record should consult the official agendas and minutes posted by the Township of Tay, as this roundup reflects only the agenda-level information currently available.

Tay Township council agendas outline healthcare investment, NT Power AGM votes, and logo selection

Tay Township council reviewed a packed agenda over the past two weeks, with items ranging from a $37,500 commitment to local healthcare and physician recruitment to shareholder votes on NT Power's audited financial statements. However, minutes for all four recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes — including whether votes passed — cannot be confirmed from the available records.

Healthcare and Physician Recruitment

A June 22 Council Information Package outlined a $37,500 investment in local healthcare. The package included a $25,000 donation to the GBGH Foundation's 'We See You' campaign and a $12,500 investment for Georgian Bay Physician Recruitment. The same package listed the Simcoe County Electric Vehicle Show on June 23, 2026, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 2025 Annual Report, and resolutions from other municipalities regarding ER wait times and Canada Post library rates. As an information package, no votes were scheduled.

NT Power AGM and Tay Hydro Shareholder Meeting

On June 24, Tay Council convened as sole shareholder of Tay Hydro Inc. to vote on resolutions at the NT Power AGM. Agenda items included receiving Tay Hydro Inc.'s 2025 audited financial statements, appointing KPMG LLP as auditor for Tay Hydro and NT Power, electing Andrea Fay as sole director of Tay Hydro, and electing directors for NT Power (including D. Charleson and B. Gabel). The agenda also included an update on the NT Power sale to Alectra Inc., with an expected close in Q2 2027. Minutes are not yet published, so the results of these votes are not confirmed.

Council Meeting: Logo, Development Charges, and Delegations

A second June 24 Council meeting covered a shortlist review and selection for a new Township of Tay logo design. Council was also scheduled to receive the 2025 Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge and Parkland Reserve Funds. Delegations and presentations on the agenda included the Tay Shore Trail and snowmobile use, a Port McNicoll Transportation Service pilot project, and correspondence regarding Port McNicoll housing infrastructure. Again, minutes are not yet available to confirm what council decided.

Provincial Rules and Regional Updates

A June 29 Council Information Package contained no votes, policy changes, or public hearings. Items included a Ministry of Municipal Affairs notice on strong mayor election-year budget and appointment restrictions, a Simcoe County HART Hub branding announcement and planned 13-bed supportive housing expansion, Canada Day holiday schedule changes for Simcoe County waste drop-off facilities and LINX Transit, and resolutions from Midland (an intimate partner violence declaration) and Tay Valley (FOIP compliance).

Coming Up

The Tay Heritage Committee meets July 7, 2026. The agenda includes updates on the Tay Heritage Youth Contest, a storyboard signs project, heritage designations, the Tay Canada Day event, and heritage website updates. Residents interested in local history preservation and community outreach may want to attend.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Readers can consult official Tay Township records for verified results.

Tay directs $37,500 to hospital, physician recruitment; council logo decision ahead

Tay Township has allocated $37,500 to support local healthcare and physician recruitment, according to a June 22 council information package. The funding—comprising a $25,000 donation to the Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation’s ‘We See You’ campaign and a $12,500 investment in Georgian Bay Physician Recruitment—was the most consequential item in a week of agendas that also included shareholder business for NT Power and preparations to select a new township logo.

Healthcare funding

The two contributions were listed among correspondence and reports received by council. The donation to GBGH supports the foundation’s capital campaign, while the physician recruitment funding targets regional efforts to attract family doctors. No further details on timelines or approvals were included in the information package. Council took no vote on the items; they were presented for information.

NT Power annual meeting

On June 24, council convened a special meeting as sole shareholder of Tay Hydro Inc. to participate in the NT Power annual general meeting. The agenda called for votes on receiving the 2025 audited financial statements for Tay Hydro, appointing KPMG LLP as auditor for both Tay Hydro and NT Power, and electing directors. Andrea Fay was nominated as sole director of Tay Hydro, while D. Charleson, B. Gabel, and other nominees were put forward for the NT Power board. Council also expected an update on NT Power’s pending sale to Alectra Inc., with closing anticipated in the second quarter of 2027. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.

Council to select new township logo

At its regular June 24 meeting, council was scheduled to review a shortlist of designs for the Township of Tay’s logo redevelopment and to make a selection. The agenda also included the 2025 Treasurer’s Statement of Development Charge and Parkland Reserve Funds, plus delegations on the Tay Shore Trail snowmobile use, a Port McNicoll Transportation Service pilot project, and correspondence regarding housing infrastructure in Port McNicoll. No decisions on these items have been confirmed.

Provincial election-year rules and regional updates

A June 29 council information package drew attention to new provincial restrictions on strong mayor powers during election years. The package also contained a Simcoe County HART Hub branding announcement and plans for a 13-bed supportive housing expansion, Canada Day holiday schedule changes for waste drop‑off facilities and LINX Transit, and resolutions from Midland (declaration on intimate partner violence) and Tay Valley (compliance with freedom of information and protection). All items were provided for council review without requiring a vote.

Coming up

The Heritage Committee meets on July 7 to discuss the Tay Heritage Youth Contest, storyboard signs, heritage designations, the Canada Day event, and website updates. No other public meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks.