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McDougall public meetings in 2023

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

Wed Dec 20, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council discusses water rates, planning applications, and library updates

The Council will consider By-Law No. 2023-56 to establish new water rates. The meeting includes a consent application for Mill Lake and various deputations regarding the library and recreation committee.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council discusses budget, rate increases, and zoning amendments

The Council will review several zoning by-law amendment applications and various municipal rate changes. Discussions include the 2024 preliminary budget, water and sewer rate increases, and landfill fee adjustments.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council meeting includes planning applications and community deputations

The Council will hear deputations regarding the Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre and the West Parry Sound District Museum. The agenda also includes a planning report for a consent application at 28 Highway No. 124.

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Wed Nov 1, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning amendments for Mountain Basin Drive and Lori-Lea Trail

The Council will hold a public meeting to review two zoning by-law amendment applications. The agenda also includes the Nobel Hall renovation tender and several requests for support from other municipalities.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to consider new procedural and personnel by-laws

The Council will review new by-laws regarding municipal meeting procedures and personnel policy. The agenda also includes a financial update for the period ending September 30, 2023.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to review planning applications and fire department logo design

The McDougall Committee and Council will discuss a consent application for 422 Highway 124 and a request for a new fire department logo. The agenda also includes consideration of support for the Northern School of Medicine. Two zoning public meetings were rescheduled to November 1, 2023.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council reviews regional governance studies and housing recommendations

The meeting includes discussions on regional governance and service delivery studies involving neighboring townships. Council will also consider responding to the Housing Affordability Task Force's recommendations and review By-law 2023-44 for naming West Wind Drive.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council discusses land by-laws and regional amalgamation

The Council will review several by-laws regarding road allowances, land assumptions, and property agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on regional municipal amalgamation and financial statements.

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✓ Decided: McDougall Council approves 2022 financial statements and multiple land by-laws

Council approved the 2022 financial statements and audit findings report. Several by-laws were passed regarding the sale of shore road allowances, road assumptions, and license agreements. The council also approved a consent application for 1 Windy Lane subject to specific conditions.

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Wed Aug 16, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council discusses zoning amendments and integrity commissioner appointment

The Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 1 Ravens Bay Trail and a consent application for 1 Windy Lane. Additional business includes reviews of law enforcement and fire department activities, as well as the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.

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✓ Decided: McDougall Council declines participation in shared services and governance study

Council decided not to participate in a province-funded shared services and governance study regarding regional amalgamation. The meeting also included the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and the approval of several municipal by-laws.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to consider new noise and tax collection by-laws

The Municipality of McDougall is meeting to discuss several new by-laws and planning applications. The council will review reports on financial milestones, community radio applications, and various requests for support from other municipalities.

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✓ Decided: McDougall Council approves road tenders and new noise and tax by-laws

Council approved road work contracts for Bunny Trail, Taylor Crescent, and Burnside Bridge Road. The meeting also saw the passage of a new noise regulation by-law and a tax collection by-law, along with the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.

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Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council discusses zoning amendments, road renaming, and noise regulations

The Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments for properties on Nobel Road and Concession A. Additional items include a request to transfer Isobel Lane to the municipality and a proposal to rename McKellar Ferguson Boundary Road.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $675,512.80 tender for landfill building

Council approved a construction contract for a landfill building and passed several zoning by-law amendments. The board also declined requests to assume a private road and rename a boundary road. Financial approvals included over $600,000 in accounts payable and payroll.

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Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to review land consent applications and a Microsoft software upgrade

The Municipality of McDougall is meeting to discuss planning applications, a municipal software upgrade, and various requests for support. The body will also consider a by-law for a consent agreement with Chris Madden.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $311,449.27 in payments and Microsoft 365 upgrade

Council approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $311,449.27 and authorized the implementation of Microsoft 365. The municipality agreed to support the Carling Health Hub clinic but denied a financial donation to the SOAR Rope Skipping Team.

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Wed May 17, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to discuss emergency funding for Parkway washout

The Municipality of McDougall is meeting to review emergency funding for a Parkway washout and consider several land consent applications. The council will also address a request for a public boat launch on Lorimer Lake and vote on two new by-laws.

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✓ Decided: McDougall Council requests disaster recovery funding for Parkway Avenue washout

Council requested the activation of the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program following the April 5, 2023 washout of Parkway Avenue. The board also approved two land consent applications and authorized payments for accounts payable and payroll.

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Wed May 3, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to review noise by-law and multiple planning applications

The Municipality of McDougall is meeting to discuss a review of Noise By-Law 97-01 and several land consent applications. The council will also consider a partnership request from Habitat for Humanity and a dock lease for the Elizabeth Island & Area Cottagers Association.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three consent applications for land severances

Council approved three consent applications for land severances, each with specific conditions, and directed staff on several operational matters. A public meeting was held for a zoning by-law amendment at 24 Vowels Farm Road, but no public submissions were received. Council also directed staff to move forward with a $52,000 SCADA system upgrade for the water system, funded from the water reserve.

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Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to review multiple land consent applications

The Committee and Council will discuss several planning and building consent applications. The meeting also covers flood watches for the Magnetawan and Muskoka River watersheds and various requests for legislative support.

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✓ Decided: Council opposes Enbridge Gas utility locate fees for municipalities

Council passed a resolution opposing Enbridge Gas's plan to charge municipalities for utility locates. They also approved a revised consent application for 3744515 Canada Inc. and authorized over $355,000 in payments for accounts payable and payroll.

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Wed Apr 5, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to review affordable housing and school build concerns

The Municipality of McDougall will discuss a partnership request from Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing and review concerns regarding a new school build in Parry Sound. The body will also consider a consent application for 3744515 Canada Inc. (Fagan).

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✓ Decided: Council approves $268,521.39 in accounts payable and payroll

Council approved payments for accounts payable and payroll. They also requested further information and formal resolutions regarding a planning application, a partnership for affordable housing, and two requests for support.

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Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

Council to discuss noise by-law updates and regional funding requests

The Committee and Council will review a request to update Noise By-law 97-01 and a noise exemption for a Rotary Club tournament. The body is also considering funding contributions for the Parry Sound Area CB&DC and the West Parry Sound Recreation & Cultural Centre.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.75M in accounts payable and noise by-law exemption

Council approved payments for accounts payable and payroll totaling over $1.8M. A noise by-law exemption was granted for a Rotary Club tournament in June, and staff were directed to review the municipal noise by-law.

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Wed Mar 1, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to vote on 2023 budget and tax rates

The Committee and Council will consider the adoption of the 2023 budget, tax ratios, and tax rates. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning applications and a discussion on a contribution request from the West Parry Sound District Museum.

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✓ Decided: McDougall Council adopts 2023 budget and sets municipal tax rates

Council passed several by-laws to finalize the 2023 budget, tax ratios, and tax rates. The meeting also included the approval of two zoning amendments and a service agreement with the Parry Sound Public Library.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 5:30 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to review 2023 draft budget and new fee schedule

The Municipality of McDougall is meeting to discuss the 2023 draft budget and a new tariff of fees. The agenda includes a planning matter for a property in Georgian Bay and a road allowance license agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council proposes 4.19% tax increase in 2023 draft budget

Council reviewed the 2023 draft budget and requested several funding reductions, resulting in a proposed tax increase of 4.19%. The meeting also included the approval of multiple payments and the passing of two new by-laws.

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Wed Jan 18, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee and Council Meeting

McDougall Council to consider interim tax levy and fee updates

The Council is meeting to discuss a new interim tax levy and updates to the municipal tariff of fees. The agenda includes several consent applications for properties and funding requests from local organizations.

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✓ Decided: Council opposes K-12 'Super School' proposal in Parry Sound

Council passed a resolution requesting the Near North District School Board abandon a single-site K-12 school proposal in favor of a new elementary school in McDougall and a new high school in Parry Sound. The municipality also voted to withdraw administrative and accounting support from the Parry Sound Industrial Park. Additionally, several land consent applications were approved.

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