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.

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