Timmins meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Timmins council to weigh Ombudsman finding on closed meeting; police board, accessibility committee meet

All recent Timmins municipal meetings were held on an agenda-only basis, with minutes not yet published, so no decisions have been recorded. The most consequential item on the table is a council motion to accept an Ontario Ombudsman report finding that email discussions among a quorum of council in June 2025 constituted an illegally closed meeting.

Council to address Ombudsman finding

At its August 14 meeting, council is considering a motion to accept the Ombudsman's report, which concluded that a June 20, 2025 email thread among a quorum of council was an illegal closed meeting. The motion directs staff to draft an update to the Procedural Bylaw on calling special meetings and to prepare council orientation on closed meetings and email use. No other substantive items were listed on that agenda.

Other council business

At the August 11 council meeting, several items were on the agenda for discussion and possible decision:

• Zoning amendments for Melrose Heights and Highway 101 East (By-laws 2026-9391 and 2026-9392)
• An agreement with Dillon Consulting Limited for Deloro Landfill Site Detailed Design Services (By-law 2026-9394)
• A two-year agreement with 1393097 Ontario Inc. for motor grader snow clearing and maintenance grading (By-law 2026-9395)
• The 2025 Year End Financial Report and Reserves Tax Fund
• Lease agreements with Chenier Motors Ltd. and McIntyre Curling Club Incorporation

The agenda also included a closed meeting to discuss an ongoing investigation by the Ontario Ombudsman, and several by-laws for first and second reading.

Police service board

The Timmins Police Service Board met August 13 and considered approving the 2025 Annual Missing Person Report (to be published on the police website) and the First Aggregate Discipline Measures Report for 2026. That report covers Jan 1–Jun 1, 2026, and lists four incidents: two forfeitures of hours (20 total hours) and two training measures. The board also received updates from the Chief, Deputy Chief, and committee chairs, and reviewed correspondence from the Inspector General of Policing regarding political activity by board members ahead of municipal elections.

Accessibility committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee met August 13 and discussed the Service Timmins Portal, site visits at Leo DelVillano Park restrooms and the Sportsplex pool, and considered a letter of support to City Council for using the CNIB National I.D. card as a valid bus pass for Paratransit and conventional transit. The committee also received an update on the Airport Road Activity Trail extension between Lamminen Road and Riverpark Road.

Proclamation

On August 14, the City held a flag-raising at City Hall (220 Algonquin Blvd. East) at 11:00 am to mark Filipino Fiesta. This was a ceremonial item with no other business.

Coming up

• **Committee of Adjustment** – August 17: Hearings for 11 consent and minor variance applications, including Consent Application B-11-26 (Andre Lauziere, 840 Finn Road), Consent Applications B-13-26 and B-14-26 (Lafleur Gardens Ltd.), Minor Variance Applications A-34-26 (Patrick McEachren and Ginette Dubuc), A-35-26 (1001235842 Ontario Inc., Rahim Chagani), and FV-01-26 (Shawn Ouimette).
• **Timmins Police Service Board** – August 20: Routine meeting with approval of agenda and minutes, then a closed session under Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act. No substantive public decisions are listed. Next regular meeting is September 10.

Timmins council set to vote on $1.3M in contracts; committees review grants, policing appointments

Timmins City Council was scheduled July 14 to vote on roughly $1.3 million in equipment and infrastructure contracts, including airport HVAC replacement and a landfill compactor purchase. All recent meetings listed below have agendas published but minutes not yet available, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Council Meeting — July 14

Council's open session included several spending items:

• A proposed contract of $559,314.80 with N. Lacroix Plumbing and Heating to replace HVAC units at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport.
• Purchase of a used 2019 Caterpillar 816K landfill compactor from Marcel Equipment Limited for $329,605 plus HST, with a trade-in of the existing unit.
• A request for $150,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax funds for Mount Jamieson Resort Inc. to fund a Magic Carpet conveyor lift and a new operations garage.
• Rezoning of land at 324 Feldman Road via By-law 2026-9383.

Council was also scheduled to hold a closed meeting to discuss proposed or pending land acquisitions in Tisdale and Mountjoy townships. Several by-laws for financing capital projects, including the Golden Manor redevelopment and road work, were listed for final readings. Motions on noise exemptions for a private event and a Sundance ceremony, plus a request for a report on lowering the speed limit on Airport Road, were also on the agenda.

Minutes have not been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items passed.

Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee — July 10

The MAT Advisory Committee was set to review the same $150,000 Mount Jamieson Resort grant request, along with a grant application from Mushkegowuk Council for Creefest 2026 (Category 1). A MAT financial report presentation was also scheduled. The agenda included a declaration of pecuniary interest and approval of February 13, 2026 minutes.

Timmins Police Service Board — July 9

The Police Service Board agenda listed personnel items: a Special Constable appointment, a Sworn Officer appointment, a Sworn Officer resignation, and a Special Constable resignation. No spending or policy votes were scheduled.

Committee Against Gender Based Violence — July 8

This committee was scheduled to approve January 14, 2026 minutes and discuss updates on the "Staying Isn't Choosing Phase 2" initiative. Agenda items covered the Abuse Shatters Lives professional conference, a high school youth summit, community and sports engagement, and storytelling efforts. No votes on spending or policies were scheduled.

Proclamations — July 14

A ceremonial flag raise for Festa Italiana at the Porcupine Dante Club was listed. No policy changes, budget allocations, or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Committee of Adjustment:** Hearings on three minor variance applications — A-31-26 (Ronald & Suzanne Gosselin, agent Ron Gosselin Jr.), A-32-26 (Erik Robichaud, agent Brandon Perry), and A-33-26 (Tyler Bertrand, agent Keenan Bertrand). Decisions follow public input.
• **July 23 — Proclamations:** Formal proclamation recognizing Rock on the River Days at Hollinger Park.

Note: All recent meetings listed above have published agendas only; minutes confirming decisions were not available as of this report.

Timmins committees weigh $150,000 resort grant, police appointments, and gender violence campaign

Three Timmins committees met last week to consider items ranging from a $150,000 tourism grant request to police personnel changes and a gender violence awareness campaign. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so only the agendas are available — outcomes of votes and discussions are not yet on the public record.

Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee — July 10

The MAT Advisory Committee was scheduled to review several grant applications, including a $150,000 request from Mount Jamieson Resort Inc. The funds would go toward a Magic Carpet conveyor lift and a new operations garage.

The committee was also set to hear a grant application from Mushkegowuk Council for Creefest 2026, listed as a Category 1 application. A MAT Financial Report presentation was on the agenda, along with a declaration of pecuniary interest and approval of minutes from February 13, 2026.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the committee approved, deferred, or rejected any of the grant requests.

Timmins Police Service Board — July 9

The Timmins Police Service Board agenda included appointments and resignations for both Special Constables and Sworn Officers. Specifically, the board was scheduled to review a Special Constable appointment, a Sworn Officer appointment, a Sworn Officer resignation, and a Special Constable resignation.

The agenda also referenced updates on police activities and leadership reports. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these personnel items are not confirmed.

Committee Against Gender Based Violence — July 8

The Committee Against Gender Based Violence was set to approve minutes from January 14, 2026, and discuss updates on the "Staying Isn't Choosing Phase 2" initiative.

Agenda items included the Abuse Shatters Lives (ASL) Conference for professional engagement, a High School Youth Summit for youth engagement, Community & Sports Engagement focused on leadership, and Storytelling & Community Voices. No votes on spending or policies were scheduled.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 14 — Proclamations:** A ceremonial flag raise at City Hall acknowledging Festa Italiana, associated with the Porcupine Dante Club. No policy changes or budget allocations are scheduled.
• **July 20 — Committee of Adjustment:** Public hearings on three minor variance applications — A-31-26 (Ronald & Suzanne Gosselin, agent Ron Gosselin Jr.), A-32-26 (Erik Robichaud, agent Brandon Perry), and A-33-26 (Tyler Bertrand, agent Keenan Bertrand). Decisions will follow public input.
• **July 23 — Proclamations:** A formal proclamation recognizing Rock on the River Days at Hollinger Park.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 8, 9, and 10 meetings should watch for the publication of official minutes, which were not available as of this report.

Timmins council agenda included $3.2M in fire truck purchases; minutes not yet published

Timmins residents are waiting on confirmation of several consequential items that appeared on the June 23 Council meeting agenda, including the purchase of three fire trucks totaling more than $3.2 million before HST. However, minutes for that meeting and two other recent meetings have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was actually decided.

Council Meeting — June 23

The Council agenda listed several significant items, but because minutes are not yet available, the town cannot confirm which items passed. The agenda included:

• Purchase of two tanker apparatus for $1,739,602 + HST
• Purchase of one pumper apparatus for $1,481,500 + HST
• Zoning amendments for 422 Hemlock Street and 285 Pine Street South
• Deeming by-laws for 503, 505, and 515 Cedar Street South
• Street closures for the Khalsa Day Parade and Downtown Urban Markets

The agenda also included a presentation on the library's social return on investment. Residents should watch for the published minutes to confirm outcomes.

Committee of Adjustment — June 22

The Committee of Adjustment agenda included multiple minor variance and consent applications. Minutes are not yet published, so decisions are unconfirmed. The items listed were:

• Easement for 31 Rabbit Road to provide vehicular access to 4365 Highway 101 West
• Haul road easement for C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. in Murphy Township
• Height variance for a pre-fabricated steel structure at 2760 Dalton Road
• Consent application by Kim & Sharon Lavergne

Museum Advisory Committee — June 24

The Museum Advisory Committee agenda included formal acceptance of the Museum Constitution, discussion of the Caboose relocation as old business, and approval of provincial grant funding for the Museum Annual Summary. The agenda also listed a review of the Hollinger House dedication plaque. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 8 — Committee Against Gender Based Violence:** The committee will approve minutes from January 14, 2026, and discuss updates on the "Staying Isn't Choosing Phase 2" initiative. Items include a professional conference, a high school youth summit, community and sports engagement, and storytelling efforts. No votes on spending or policies are scheduled.

• **July 9 — Timmins Police Service Board:** The board will review appointments of a Special Constable and a Sworn Officer, as well as process recent resignations from both roles.

• **July 14 — Proclamations:** A ceremonial flag raise for Festa Italiana at the Porcupine Dante Club. No policy changes, budget allocations, or public hearings are scheduled.

• **July 20 — Committee of Adjustment:** Hearings on three minor variance applications: A-31-26 (Ronald & Suzanne Gosselin, agent Ron Gosselin Jr.), A-32-26 (Erik Robichaud, agent Brandon Perry), and A-33-26 (Tyler Bertrand, agent Keenan Bertrand). Decisions will follow public input.

All recent meeting details are drawn from published agendas only. Residents should check the City of Timmins website for published minutes to confirm what was decided.

Council agenda features $3.2M in fire truck purchases as museum committee advances constitution

Timmins City Council’s June 23 meeting agenda carried a more than $3.2-million proposal for new fire apparatus, while a committee of adjustment reviewed several land-use files and the museum advisory committee worked on governance and grant matters. All three meetings were held in the last two weeks, but final minutes had not been published as of July 5, leaving official decisions unconfirmed.

City Council

An agenda-only record shows council was scheduled to vote on finalizing agreements to purchase two tanker fire trucks for $1,739,602 plus HST and one pumper for $1,481,500 plus HST. The combined pre-tax total is $3,221,102. The same meeting included zoning bylaw amendments for 422 Hemlock Street and 285 Pine Street South, deeming bylaws for three parcels on Cedar Street South, and street-closure resolutions for the Khalsa Day Parade and Downtown Urban Markets. A presentation on the library’s social return on investment was also listed.

Committee of Adjustment

On June 22, the committee considered multiple minor variance and consent applications. Items included an easement request at 31 Rabbit Road to serve a property on Highway 101 West, a haul-road easement for C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. in Murphy Township, a height variance for a prefabricated steel structure at 2760 Dalton Road, and a consent application by Kim and Sharon Lavergne. Minutes had not been posted.

Museum Advisory Committee

The June 24 agenda called for formal acceptance of the museum constitution, approval of previous minutes, and discussion of a provincial grant for the museum’s annual summary. Old business included a letter related to caboose relocation and a review of the Hollinger House dedication plaque.

Coming up

The Committee Against Gender Based Violence meets July 8 to review Phase 2 of the “Staying Isn’t Choosing” initiative, youth summit plans, and community storytelling efforts. On July 9, the Timmins Police Service Board will consider appointments of one special constable and one sworn officer, as well as a sworn officer resignation and a special constable resignation. A ceremonial flag raise for the Festa Italiana festival is scheduled for July 14 at the Porcupine Dante Club.