Dryden public meetings in 2024

Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 will discuss its Draft Terms of Reference, a Procedural By-law, and Board Member Remuneration. The meeting will also consider Confirmatory By-law 2024-1 and approve the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. No motions have been filed for this session.

• Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Draft Terms of Reference
• Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Procedural By-law
• Board Member Remuneration
• By-law 2024-1 (Confirmatory By-law)
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024 meeting

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 held its inaugural meeting, where members took oaths and completed mandatory training. John Carlucci was elected Chair and Michelle Price was elected Vice Chair for the remainder of the term. The board reviewed draft terms of reference, a procedural by-law, and discussed member remuneration, with adoption by-laws to be brought to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected John Carlucci as Board Chair (carried)
• Elected Michelle Price as Board Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved minutes of February 26, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-1 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the 2025 draft budget and a proposed increase to water and sewer rates. The meeting includes several by-laws regarding emergency management, property standards, and an asbestos management program.

• 2025 Draft Budget, Operating Budget Summary, and Capital Plan
• By-law 2024-75 to increase 2025 water and sewer rates
• By-law 2024-73 to adopt a new Property Standards By-law
• By-law 2024-74 for a site plan agreement amendment at 520 Government Street (McDonalds)
• By-law 2024-68 to adopt an Asbestos Management Program

Council adopted By-law 2024-75 to amend waterworks monthly rates effective December 31, 2024, following a staff report on the 2025 water and sewer rate increase. The Finance Committee recommended no changes to multi-residential billing in 2025, and Council agreed. Council also directed the Finance Committee to bring options to achieve a 2.5% levy increase without impacting the 2025 Capital Plan, and to invite the Dryden Public Library Board Chair to discuss service levels. Several other by-laws were adopted, including a new Property Standards By-law and appointments to emergency management committees.

• Adopted By-law 2024-75 amending waterworks monthly rates effective Dec 31, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-73 adopting new Property Standards By-law (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-68 adopting Asbestos Management Program (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-69 adopting 2024 Municipal Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-70 appointing Emergency Management Program Committee (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-71 appointing Emergency Control Group (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-72 appointing Bryce Hron as By-law Enforcement and Property Standards Officer effective Jan 1, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2024-74 authorizing amended Site Plan Agreement with McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd. for 520 Government Street (carried)

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council will consider By-law 2024-65 at its first, second and third readings, which proposes new user fees and charges effective January 1, 2025. The meeting also includes adoption of the November 12, 2024 minutes, review of the 2025 draft budget and water and sewer rate increase, and consideration of By-laws 2024-66 and 2024-67. Staff reports on property standards, asbestos management, emergency management, and a proposed land acquisition are also presented.

• By-law 2024-65 – User Fees and Charges effective Jan 1 2025
• By-law 2024-66 – Confirmatory By-law
• By-law 2024-67 – Agreement for 911 Primary Public Safety Answering Point Services
• Finance‑2024-38 – 2025 Water and Sewer Rate Increase
• Finance‑2024-40 – 2025 Draft Budget

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden will hold a statutory public meeting to present the final draft Dryden Zoning By-law prepared by WSP. After the presentation, members of the public may provide comments, followed by comments from council members. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• WSP presentation on the Final Draft Zoning By-law
• Distribution of the Final Draft Zoning By-law documents
• Public comment period
• Council comment period
• Adjournment

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council will read and vote on By-law 2024-62, which creates a land lease agreement for 564 Government Street. Additional items include a by‑law amendment for stop signs at Myrtle and Second, a proposed water and sewer rate increase for 2025, new user fees effective Jan. 1 2025, and a request to delay IRCC post‑graduation work program reforms. The meeting also features a delegation on homelessness and public notices for a future zoning by‑law review.

• By-law 2024-62 – Land Lease Agreement for 564 Government Street
• By-law 2024-63 – Amendment to add stop signs at Myrtle and Second
• Finance‑2024‑35 – Proposed water and sewer rate increase for 2025
• Finance‑2024‑36 – New user fees and charges effective Jan. 1 2025
• Information Item – Request to delay IRCC Post‑Graduation Work Program reforms

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council will consider several by-law readings, including the budget policy by-law (2024-60) and a confirmatory by-law (2024-61). Staff reports will be presented on a de‑icer restriction by-law, a land lease agreement for 564 Government Street, and an amendment to stop‑sign schedules. The meeting also includes a closed‑session update on the Community Benefit Agreement and a land acquisition discussion.

• By-law 2024-60 – first, second and third reading of the Budget Policy
• By-law 2024-61 – confirmatory by-law
• By-law to Restrict De‑icers (Building & Planning‑2024-23)
• Land Use Agreement – 564 Government Street lease extension
• Amend Schedule K – stop signs at intersections (By-law 2022-55)

Council Meeting

The council will reconvene from a closed session to receive updates on the Community Benefit Agreement and labour relations. It will adopt the September 23, 2024 council and public planning meeting minutes and review staff reports on the 2024 budget policy, 2025 capital funding utilization, and the municipal accommodation tax. The meeting also includes consideration of a confirmatory by‑law, By‑law 2024‑59.

• Confirmatory By‑law 2024‑59 (Item 25)
• Finance‑2024‑32 Budget Policy report (Item 20a)
• Finance‑2024‑34 2025 Capital Funding Utilization report (Item 20b)
• Administration‑2024‑018 Municipal Accommodation Tax report (Item 20c)
• Community Benefit Agreement Update (Closed Session Item 3d)

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden will hold a public meeting on September 23, 2024. After standard procedural items, staff and consultants will present the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Presentation on the City of Dryden Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review by staff and WSP consultants

Council Meeting

Council will consider a new Facility Allocation Policy and a staff report comparing a food cycler pilot to the city's compost program. The meeting also includes discussions on de-icer by-laws and several motions from Councillor Noel.

• By-law 2024-58 regarding Facility Allocation Policy
• Staff report on Food Cycler Pilot vs. City run compost program
• Building & Planning report on De-Icer and Bubbler by-laws
• Motion regarding debris and drug paraphernalia collection by city employees
• Motions regarding the deer population and a tree stump at Cooper Park

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council will adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting and review a closed staff report on a property negotiation. Council members will discuss the implementation of a new Facility Allocation Policy presented by the Director of Community Services. Three motions from Councillor Noel will be considered: debris and drug paraphernalia collection by city employees, removal of an old tree stump at Cooper Park, and management of the local deer population. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of Confirmatory By-law 2024-56.

• Confirmatory By-law 2024-56 (item 25)
• Closed Staff Report re: Property Negotiation (closed session item)
• Implementation of a new Facility Allocation Policy (staff report item 20)
• Notice of Motion – Debris and Drug Paraphernalia Collection by City Employees (item 21a)
• Notice of Motion – Deer Population (item 21c)

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council will adopt the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meetings and consider a support resolution on Northern Ontario labour market needs. A presentation on the Ontario Public Libraries Social Return on Investment Toolkit will be given. The council will also adopt By-law 2024-55 as a confirmatory by‑law. A verbal update on the Community Benefit Agreement will be discussed.

• Adopt Council Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2024
• Support Resolution – Addressing Northern Ontario labour market needs via the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
• Confirmatory By‑law 2024-55
• Presentation on Ontario Public Libraries Social Return on Investment Toolkit
• Verbal update on Community Benefit Agreement

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council will meet on August 12, 2024, to adopt minutes, consider zoning amendments, and review staff reports including the 2025 budget parameters and a site plan control agreement for the Dryden Food Bank.

• By-law 2024-51: Zoning amendment for 205 Duke Street
• By-law 2024-50: Amendment to cemetery fees and charges
• Staff report: 2025 Budget Parameters/Direction
• Staff report: 158 Grand Trunk Avenue Site Plan Control Agreement
• Staff report: Mario Milanese Water Main Loop project

Public Planning Meeting

The Dryden City Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for the property at 14521 Highway 17 East, submitted by applicant Christian Oscroft and owner Miller Northwest Limited. Staff will present the amendment and related documents, including a draft amendment, comments, and site plans. Council will refer the item to an open meeting of Council for disposition.

• Zoning By-law Amendment – 14521 Highway 17 East
• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment A)
• MHBC Comments (Attachment B)
• Site Plans (Attachment C)
• Presentation by Building & Planning staff

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a zoning amendment application for the property at 205 Duke Street. The meeting includes staff presentations and public comments regarding the proposed changes.

• Zoning Amendment Application 2024-18 for 205 Duke Street

Council Meeting

Dryden Council will meet to adopt minutes, consider a zoning by-law amendment for 158 Grand Trunk Avenue, and review a proposed update to the cemetery price list. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding the CAO's performance.

• By-law 2024-47: Zoning change for 158 Grand Trunk Avenue
• Cemetery Price List amendment proposed
• Connecting Link 2024 contract award
• Public Planning Meeting notice for Highway 17 East
• By-law 2024-48: Deputy Mayor Rotation amendment

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for the property at 158 Grand Trunk Avenue. The application was submitted by Allen Huckabay.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 158 Grand Trunk Avenue

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on amendments to the 2024 budget and a site plan agreement for 214 Scott Street. Council will also hear updates from the Ontario Provincial Police and the Dryden Food Bank. A public meeting is noted regarding a zoning amendment at 205 Duke Street.

• By-law 2024-43: Amendment to the 2024 Budget
• By-law 2024-45: 214 Scott Street Site Plan Development Agreement
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 205 Duke Street
• Presentation by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
• Miller Northwest night work exemption request

Council Meeting

The Dryden City Council will discuss 2024 tax ratios, levies, and an amendment to the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a site plan control agreement for 214 Scott Street and a tax sale decision for 1305 Sandy Beach Road. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation on the 2023 audited financial statements.

• 2024 Tax Ratios and Tax Levies (By-laws 2024-37, 2024-38, 2024-39)
• Site Plan Control Agreement for 214 Scott Street
• Tax Sale Property Decision for 1305 Sandy Beach Road
• Amendment to the 2024 Budget
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 158 Grand Trunk Avenue

Council Meeting

Dryden Council meets June 10, 2024, to hear a delegation on de-icer risks, receive updates on the Working Circle and asset management, and consider by-laws including a budget amendment and a site plan agreement. Staff reports cover surplus property at Sandy Beach Mews, pool usership, and design RFP results. The agenda includes routine minutes and procedural items.

• Delegation by Megan Kroeker on risks of de-icers, bubblers, and submersible pumps
• By-law 2024-33: Amendment to the 2024 Budget
• By-law 2024-36: Site Plan Control at 119 Boozhoo Avenue
• Staff report on Sandy Beach Mews surplus property
• RFP R-2024-3 architectural and engineering design results

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a site plan control agreement for a property at 119 Boozhoo Avenue, an amendment to the 2024 budget, and a by-law restructuring the Museum Board. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Dryden GM Ice Dogs president and a request for support resolution.

• Site plan control for 119 Boozhoo Avenue (Building & Planning-2024-15)
• Amendment to the 2024 budget (Finance-2024-017)
• By-law 2024-34 to rescind and replace the Museum Board structure
• 2023 year-end financial report (Finance-2024-18)
• Delegation from Mr. M. Sveinson, Dryden GM Ice Dogs president

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws and staff reports. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment for 289 Grand Trunk Avenue, a deeming by-law for 585 and 587 Government Street, and a funding resolution for HVAC and roof repairs. Council will also discuss museum board appointments and digitization funds.

• By-law 2024-30: Zoning amendment for 289 Grand Trunk Ave from Highway Commercial to Highway Commercial Exception 1
• By-law 2024-31: Deeming by-law for 585 and 587 Government Street
• Staff report on NOHFC funding resolution for Dryden HVAC and roof repairs (updated)
• Staff report on NOHFC application for Dryden Golf Course Enhancement
• Citizen appointment to Museum Board and consent (easement) application for 587 Government Street

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden is holding a public planning meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 289 Grand Trunk Avenue. The applicant is Lynsey Springett, and the owner is Dryden Veterinary Services (Greg Springett). The meeting includes staff presentation, public comments, and referral to a future open council meeting for a decision.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 289 Grand Trunk Avenue
• Applicant: Lynsey Springett
• Owner: Dryden Veterinary Services - Greg Springett
• Staff report: Building & Planning-2024-13 by Chief Building Official
• Public comments and council referral to open meeting

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council will consider several staff reports, including issuing an RFP for architectural and engineering design services for a new golf clubhouse, a deeming by-law application for 585 and 587 Government Street, and a consent (easement) application for 587 Government Street. Council will also vote on by-laws to delegate authority for consent applications and to amend the council travel policy, as well as a motion to review the strategic plan and a motion regarding a food cycler versus the city compost program. The meeting includes a closed session for a citizen appointment to boards and committees.

• Issuance of RFP for Architectural, Engineering Design, and Construction Document Services for a new Golf Clubhouse
• Deeming By-law Application – 585 and 587 Government Street
• 587 Government Street – Consent (Easement) Application
• By-law 2024-27 re: Amend Council Travel Policy
• Motion re: Food Cycler vs. City Compost Program

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to vote on several by-laws, including updates to animal control and sign regulations. Council will also consider amendments to the council travel policy, a delegation of authority for consent applications, and funding applications for the 2024 Fall Fest and HVAC/roof repairs at the library and city hall. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss community benefit agreement negotiations.

• By-law 2024-23: Animal Control By-law amendment
• By-law 2024-24: Sign By-law
• Administration-2024-09: Amend Council Travel Policy
• Building & Planning-2024-10: Delegation of Authority for Consent Applications
• NOHFC funding applications for 2024 Fall Fest and Library/City Hall HVAC replacement and roof repairs

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council will hear a delegation from the Dryden GM Ice Dogs regarding a dressing room renovation proposal and a presentation on a Food Hub Feasibility Study. Council will also consider several by-laws, including fee updates for Sandy Beach Golf Club, and staff reports on animal control and sign by-law amendments, as well as a motion supporting municipal airport and air passenger service.

• Delegation from Dryden GM Ice Dogs re: dressing room renovation proposal
• Presentation of Food Hub Feasibility Study by MNP
• By-law 2024-19 adding Schedule V 'Sandy Beach Golf Club' fees
• Staff report on Animal Control By-law amendment
• Motion calling for municipal airport and scheduled air passenger service support

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including a new Site Plan Control By-law and updates to planning fees. Council will also discuss a land acquisition in closed session and consider a notice of motion from the mayor on securing natural gas access. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and reports on human resources policies and golf course fees.

• By-law 2024-15: New Site Plan Control By-law & Guideline
• By-law 2024-16: Fees & Charges Update to Schedule 'I' (Planning)
• By-law 2024-17: 325 Government Street Site Plan Agreement Amendment (Dryden Hotel Group)
• Closed session item: Land Acquisition (Administration-2024-007)
• Notice of Motion from Mayor Harrison re: Securing Access to Natural Gas

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Dryden is holding a public meeting to present and discuss a zoning by-law review. The meeting includes a presentation by WSP consultants and a question-and-answer session.

• Presentation by WSP on the zoning by-law review
• Public question and answer session

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council will consider a new Site Plan Control By-law and Guideline, an update to the Fees and Charges By-law, and a site plan amendment for 325 Government Street. Council will also discuss the 2024 IBEW collective bargaining agreement and a purchase of a tandem chassis with hook-lift kit. The meeting includes a closed session for CAO performance goals and land acquisition.

• New Site Plan Control By-law and Guideline
• Fees and Charges By-law update to Schedule 'I'
• 325 Government Street Site Plan Agreement Amendment
• IBEW Collective Bargaining 2024 and By-law 2024-13
• Tandem Chassis, Hook-Lift Kit with Variable Bodies and Containers purchase

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council will consider adopting the 2024 budget by-law and awarding contracts for sand, gravel, and fuel supply. The meeting also includes motions on tax rates for vacant properties and a closed session for media relations training.

• By-law 2024-4: 2024 Budget
• By-law 2024-7: Supply of Sand and Gravel for 2024 (Rostek)
• By-law 2024-8: Supply and Delivery of Fuel for 2024 (Mastrangelo Fuels)
• By-law 2024-10: Appoint Deputy Clerk (Smith)
• Councillor Tardiff motions on tax rates for vacant industrial, highway commercial, and multi-residential properties

Council Meeting

Dryden City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2024 municipal budget, an interim tax levy for 2024, and a site plan agreement for 276 Duke Street. Council will also review tenders for sand and gravel, fuel delivery, and fuel supply at pumps, and hear notices of motion from Councillor Tardiff regarding tax rates for vacant properties and MPAC assessments. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-law 2024-4: 2024 Municipal Budget
• By-law 2024-5: Interim Tax Levy for 2024
• By-law 2024-2: Site Plan Agreement for 276 Duke Street
• Tenders for sand and gravel, fuel delivery, and fuel supply at pumps (2024)
• Notices of motion by Councillor Tardiff on tax rates for vacant industrial and highway commercial properties, and MPAC assessments for multi-residential properties

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that will immediately adjourn to a closed session to receive a verbal staff report on IBEW collective bargaining, citing labour relations or employee negotiations. After the closed session, council will reconvene in open session to receive a report from the closed meeting and pass a confirmatory by-law. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed staff report re: IBEW Collective Bargaining (verbal, labour relations)
• By-law 2024-3 Confirmatory By-law for the special meeting

Council Meeting

Council will discuss and potentially adopt the 2024 budget, a site plan agreement for 276 Duke Street, and an amendment to the animal control by-law. A delegation will request lobbying the federal government to reinstate the Northern Allowance for the Sioux Lookout area. Council will also receive a report on a trip to Finland's Onkalo nuclear waste repository.

• 2024 Budget discussion and draft Asset Management Plan
• 276 Duke Street Site Plan Agreement
• Animal Control By-law amendment
• Delegation re: lobbying for Northern Allowance reinstatement
• Air Ontario Flight 1363 Memorial Project donations