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Dryden public meetings in 2023

30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden Council discusses 2024 municipal budgets and zoning updates

The City of Dryden Council is reviewing the 2024 municipal operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes presentations on a comprehensive zoning by-law review and an economic development strategy.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider 2024 budget, water rate increase, and temporary use bylaw

Dryden City Council will discuss the 2024 draft budget, a proposed water and sewer rate increase, and several bylaws including a temporary use bylaw for 459 Government Street. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Dryden Public Library and a motion on a Food Cycler Pilot Program.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 5:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Public hearing on temporary use by-law for 459 Government Street

This is a public planning meeting to consider a temporary use by-law for 459 Government Street, owned by Dale Green. The meeting includes staff presentation, public comments, and referral to a future council meeting for decision.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2024 water/sewer rates, fees, and budget

Dryden City Council will consider several by-laws and staff reports, including setting 2024 user fees and charges, amending the 2023 budget, and a proposed water and sewer rate increase for 2024. Council will also discuss a deeming by-law for properties on Highway 17 East and a food cycler pilot program motion. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a municipal golf course lease update.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2024 user fees, review Q3 finances, and consider deeming by-law

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a deeming by-law for properties on Highway 17E, a capital project fund reallocation, the 2023 Q3 financial report, and new user fees and charges effective January 1, 2024. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss a personal matter about a municipal employee, and will receive minutes from various boards. No tenders, by-laws for reading, or motions are listed.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting

Dryden OPP Detachment Board meeting, agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This meeting agenda for the Dryden OPP Detachment Board contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no listed reports, resolutions, or public hearings.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to receive OPP update on regional analyst program

This is a largely procedural meeting with few substantive items. Council will receive a presentation from OPP officials on the Regional Operational Analyst Program and consider adopting the minutes from the September 25 meeting. No tenders, by-laws, or staff reports are on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider deeming by-law for 452 Government and 62 Boozhoo Avenue

This is a regular council meeting with several staff reports and by-laws for consideration. Key items include a deeming by-law for two properties, amendments to user fees and reserve fund policies, and a NOHFC application for the recreation centre. The meeting also includes an OPP update and a delegation from FoodCycler.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden council to consider user fee changes, reserve policy, and recreation centre funding

The City of Dryden Council is meeting on September 11, 2023, to consider several staff reports, including amendments to user fees and charges, a reserve and reserve fund policy update, a Connecting Link agreement for road funding, and a NOHFC application for the recreation centre. The council will also hold a closed session for litigation, citizen appointments, and labour relations matters, and will consider by-laws on salary administration and procurement policies.

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✓ Decided: Dryden Council approves $2.9M for Grand Trunk Avenue reconstruction

Council approved a contribution agreement for the reconstruction of Grand Trunk Avenue and authorized a grant application for the Dryden Recreation Centre. They also appointed a new member to the City of Dryden Working Circle and passed two corporate policy by-laws.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider budget amendment, procurement policy, and Connecting Link RFP award

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including a by-law to amend the 2023 budget, a procurement policy amendment, a new non-union salary administration policy, and the award of a request for proposals for the Connecting Link project on Highway 17. Council will also hold a closed session to discuss community benefit agreement negotiations, a project update, and a citizen appointment. A presentation on the Facilities Master Plan is scheduled, and a notice of motion from the mayor regarding legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct will be introduced.

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✓ Decided: Council approves contract for Highway 17 rehabilitation project

Council authorized an agreement with WSP Canada Inc. for the design and administration of the Connecting Link Project. The city also passed a by-law to amend the 2023 municipal budget. Several policy updates were deferred to the September 11 meeting.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider budget amendment and site plan agreement for vet clinic

The Dryden City Council is meeting to consider a budget amendment for August 2023 and a site plan development agreement for a veterinary clinic at 319 Grand Trunk Avenue. The agenda also includes a delegation from The Women of Ontario Say NO regarding municipal codes of conduct, and adoption of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves site plan agreement for 319 Grand Trunk Avenue

Council approved a site plan development agreement for 319 Grand Trunk Avenue and updated cemetery fees and charges. Council also directed staff to facilitate a leadership summit with area First Nations.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider adopting 2023 Official Plan and 2024 budget parameters

Council will vote on adopting the 2023 Official Plan, a key land-use policy document, and receive 2024 budget parameters and direction. Several by-laws are up for readings, including a site plan agreement for 99 Albert Street and fee schedule amendments. Staff reports also cover cemetery price list changes and a site plan agreement for 319 Grand Trunk Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Dryden Council adopts new Official Plan

Council adopted the City of Dryden Official Plan and passed three by-laws regarding site development, fees, and zoning. The board also directed staff to explore funding for arena dressing room renovations and plan a leadership summit with neighboring First Nation Communities.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider site plan, arena concession, bench fees, flag policy

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and a motion. Items include a site plan control agreement for 99 Albert Street, awarding concession services at the Dryden Memorial Arena, updating the commemorative bench program fees, and a motion to amend the city's flag policy. Council will also receive the BDO 2022 management letter and adopt minutes from the June 26 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Dryden Memorial Arena concession to 1969720 Ontario Inc.

Council approved a two-year lease agreement for arena concession services and updated the city's flag policy. Staff were directed to bring forward by-laws regarding a site plan for 99 Albert Street and a commemorative bench program.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 5:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Dryden public meeting on rezoning 107-109 Edgewater Drive to multi-residential

The City of Dryden is holding a public planning meeting to consider a zoning amendment for 107 and 109 Edgewater Drive, proposed by 2420384 Ontario Inc. The amendment would rezone the land from Residential Type 1 to Multi-Residential. The meeting includes staff presentations, public comments, and referral to an open council meeting for disposition.

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✓ Decided: Council to decide on rezoning of 107 and 109 Edgewater Drive on July 24

The meeting was held to discuss a zoning amendment application by 2420384 Ontario Inc. to rezone two vacant lots from Residential Type 1 to Multi-Residential for a 4-unit building. No final decision was made; the item was referred to the July 24 Council meeting for disposition.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2023 tax rates, McDonald's site plan, and Mary Avenue rezoning

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including setting 2023 tax rates for school boards and municipal purposes, approving site plan agreements with McDonald's and Hillside Estates, and rezoning properties on Mary Avenue. The council will also hear delegations from the Dryden Public Library and the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, and receive a notice of motion to amend the city's flag policy.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 tax rates and multiple site development agreements

Council adopted the 2023 municipal and school board tax rates and tax ratios. The board approved site plan development agreements for McDonald's and Hillside Estates, and rezoned properties on Mary Avenue. Additionally, funding was allocated for dog park fencing and waste collection routes were updated.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 5:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Public hearing on rezoning four Mary Avenue lots to Residential Type 2

The City of Dryden holds a public meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment for 178, 180, 182, and 184 Mary Avenue. The applicant and owner, Boreal Investments Inc., proposes changing the zoning from Residential Type 1 to Residential Type 2. The meeting includes staff presentation, public comments, and referral to a future council meeting for decision.

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✓ Decided: Council refers Mary Avenue rezoning request to June 26 meeting

The City of Dryden held a public planning meeting regarding a request by Boreal Investments Inc. to rezone four lots on Mary Avenue. No final decision was made during this meeting; the item was referred to the June 26 Council meeting for a decision.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Dryden committee to set 2023 tax ratios, levies, and budget amendment

The Committee of the Whole will consider several staff reports including the 2023 tax ratios and levies, an amendment to the 2023 budget, and revisions to waste and recycling collection routes. They will also discuss site plan control agreements for 520 Government Street and 175 Cecil Avenue, and a delegation on renewable energy partnerships.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to bring several by-laws and resolutions to June 26 Council meeting

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff reports and directed administration to bring formal by-laws or resolutions to the June 26 Council meeting for final approval. These items include waste route changes, health and safety policies, site plan agreements, and budget amendments.

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Tue May 23, 2023 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider 2023 budget amendment, zoning changes, and closed-session negotiations

Dryden City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes, receiving financial statements, and considering several by-laws. Key items include a 2023 budget amendment, zoning by-law amendments for properties on Cecil and Mary Avenues, and a closed-session discussion on benefit agreement negotiations. The council will also hear a delegation requesting dressing room renovation support for the Dryden GM Ice Dogs and consider a motion endorsing a provincial bill.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new business licensing by-law and rezoning for 175 Cecil Avenue

Council adopted a new business licensing by-law and approved a zoning amendment for 175 Cecil Avenue to allow multiple residential use. The city also declared four properties on Swanson Street as surplus for sale and awarded four student scholarships.

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Mon May 8, 2023 · 5:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment for 175 Cecil Avenue

This is a public meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment for 175 Cecil Avenue. The meeting includes presentations from staff and the applicant, and an opportunity for public comment. The matter will then be referred to a regular council meeting for a final decision.

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✓ Decided: Council refers 24-unit apartment proposal at 175 Cecil Avenue to staff for review

Council discussed a proposal by Bridge Road Construction Ltd. to rezone a portion of 175 Cecil Avenue from Institutional to Multi-Residential for a 24-unit apartment building. No final decision on the rezoning was made; instead, Council directed staff to prepare a recommendation report with more information for future review.

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Mon May 8, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to consider budget amendment, naming rights, and surplus land

The Dryden Committee of the Whole will discuss several financial and administrative items, including a proposed amendment to the 2023 budget, a report on facility naming rights, and the 2022 year-end financial report. The committee will also consider a public notice declaring properties at 26, 28, 31, and 33 Swanson Street as surplus, and a proposed revision to the procedural by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to draft municipal asset naming rights policy

Council directed staff to review existing asset agreements and draft a naming rights policy. Staff were also directed to bring a budget amendment for sewage plant repairs and a procedural by-law revision to the May 23rd meeting.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to hear nuclear waste site update, gold mine study, annual report

Council will receive a delegation on NWMO's nuclear fuel waste site investigation, a presentation on Treasury Metals' Goliath Gold Complex pre-feasibility study, and the 2022 Annual Report. Staff reports include a zoning amendment request to waive an Environmental Impact Assessment for 107 and 109 Edgewater, surplus properties on Swanson Street, and a NOHFC application for Dryden Fall Fest. Motions address a Fire Services Training and Certification Centre and Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation.

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✓ Decided: Dryden Council approves NOHFC funding application for Fall Fest

Council authorized staff to apply for $10,389 in NOHFC funding for the Dryden Fall Fest, with the City contributing $35,289. The meeting also included presentations on nuclear waste site investigations and the Goliath Gold Complex pre-feasibility study.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Council to hear request to waive environmental assessment for Edgewater Drive rezoning

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a delegation requesting the waiver of an environmental impact assessment for properties at 107 and 109 Edgewater Drive to move toward rezoning. Council will also consider support resolutions, a committee report from the Mayor, and two notices of motion from Councillor Tardiff regarding fire services.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to seek provincial confirmation on wetland buffers

Council directed staff to confirm if the 120 metre wetland buffer is only required for Provincially Significant Wetlands regarding a request for 107 and 109 Edgewater Drive. Staff were also directed to bring support resolutions to the April 24th meeting concerning tax sales legislation and Enbridge Gas locate fees.

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Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $142,750 in Moffat Family Fund allocations

Council approved funding for seven community recipients and passed a by-law to amend the 2023 municipal budget. The meeting included presentations on the local OPP structure and a Fire Master Plan, though Council stated there are no current plans to combine firehalls.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee provides direction on land development opportunity

The Committee of the Whole met in a closed session to provide staff direction on a proposed land development opportunity. Other business included reports on community risk and building planning, and directions to bring funding motions to a future meeting.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 · 5:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Dryden public planning meeting on Quartek Group proposal

This is a public planning meeting where the City of Dryden will hear comments from staff, the Quartek Group, and the public. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a presentation by the Chief Building Official and a Quartek Group representative. No specific proposal details or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

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✓ Decided: City of Dryden holds public meeting on draft Official Plan

The City of Dryden conducted a public planning meeting to present a draft Official Plan. No votes were taken on the plan; staff will amend the document based on public and council feedback before bringing a final version to a future meeting for adoption.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on property tax rebate for Dryden Food Bank

Council will consider several by-laws, including one to establish a property tax rebate for the Dryden Food Bank. A delegation will discuss water and sewer charges for vacant lots, and a councillor has filed a motion on the same topic. Council will also adopt previous meeting minutes and appoint members to boards and committees.

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Mon Feb 13, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee of the Whole reviews site plans, tax relief, and policy updates

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff reports and presentations, directing that motions and by-laws for all items be brought forward to the February 27th Council meeting. No final votes were taken on the proposals during this session.

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Thu Feb 2, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City of Dryden adopts 2023 budget and new communications plan

Council approved the 2023 Municipal Budget Estimates and the 2023-2025 Communications Plan. The meeting included presentations on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a closed session regarding labour relations.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2023 budget and interim tax levy

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2023 municipal budget and interim tax levy, as well as amendments to user fees and site plan agreements. They will also hear updates from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Integrity Commissioner, and review tenders for sand, gravel, and fuel supply.

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✓ Decided: Dryden Council approves NWMO funding agreements

Council approved two funding agreements with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) despite one dissenting vote. The board also authorized several grant applications for airport and fire hall infrastructure and awarded three public works tenders.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Dryden committee to review 2023 draft budget and interim tax levy

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023 draft budget, an interim tax levy by-law, user fee amendments, and several site plan and development agreements. The meeting also includes a closed session for citizen appointments and CAO performance goals, which are personal matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews 2023 draft budget and several site and funding agreements

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff reports and directed that corresponding by-laws be brought to the January 23 Council meeting. No final approvals were granted during this session, as items were moved forward for future Council action.

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