Scugog public meetings in 2024

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index for December 20, 2024 is an information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Scugog, Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Council members may request items to be added to a future agenda. No resolutions or votes are recorded in this package.

• Support resolutions requesting redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities (multiple municipalities)
• Durham Region report on proposed name updates for the Planning and Economic Development Department and Committee
• Durham Region correspondence on budget by‑laws passed by Regional Council
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notice of decision on Durham Region Official Plan
• Invest Durham newsletter – December 2024

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, including the December 2 special council meeting and the November 25 regular meeting. They will receive reports on the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, the Canterbury Commons Phase 1 subdivision assumption, and the 2024 capital closing and operating results. The council will consider several by‑laws, notably the 2025 Borrowing By‑Law (FIN‑2024‑049) and the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law (BYLAWS‑2024‑063).

• Adoption of minutes from the December 2 special council meeting and the November 25 council meeting (10.1.1‑10.1.3)
• Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Review report (CORP‑2024‑002)
• Canterbury Commons Phase 1 Subdivision Assumption By‑law (DEV‑2024‑044)
• 2025 Borrowing By‑Law authorizing municipal borrowing (FIN‑2024‑049)
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law for the 2025 fiscal year (BYLAWS‑2024‑063)

Council approved the 2025 borrowing by-law, allowing the Treasurer to borrow up to $2,000,000 for operating purposes until taxes are received, and passed the interim tax levy by-law for 2025. They also dissolved the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, appointed new members to advisory committees, and approved several by-laws including delegation of minor zoning amendments and assumption of municipal services for Canterbury Commons Phase 1. The meeting was largely routine, with no substantive public delegations or major policy changes.

• Approved 2025 Borrowing By-Law (up to $2M) (CR-2024-301)
• Passed interim tax levy by-law for 2025 (63-24)
• Dissolved Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee (CR-2024-300)
• Appointed Doug Pinto and Alison Ellwood to SECCAC, Mandeep Sandhu and Doug Pinto to Community Grants Committee (CR-2024-292)
• Approved Canterbury Commons Phase 1 subdivision assumption (CR-2024-309)
• Passed by-law to assume municipal services for Canterbury Commons (64-24)
• Approved capital project closures and additional funding (CR-2024-311)
• Endorsed Aurora's request for redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST (CR-2024-312)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. The Corporation of the Township of Scugog is reviewing correspondence from other municipalities regarding land transfer taxes, infrastructure funding, and healthcare issues.

• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding redistribution of land transfer tax and GST
• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding TAPMO letter for pre-budget announcement
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding Billy Bishop Airport
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding ambulance shortages
• Correspondence from Town of Deep River requesting amendment to Blue Box Regulation

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting to review several grant applications and event summaries. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss a year-end report.

• Grant application review for OVERT Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament
• Grant application review for Cartwright Sports and Recreation Annual Comedy Night
• Grant application from Alzheimer Society of Durham Region for office rental costs
• Review of summaries for Community Care Durham (8 Days of Wellness) and Bakersville Gingerbread Village
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is holding public meetings to discuss amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding additional dwelling units and the delegation of authority for removing holding provisions. The committee will also hear delegations regarding health services and development charges.

• Public meeting and report (DEV-2024-041) on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Dwelling Units
• Public meeting and report (DEV-2024-043) on Official Plan Amendment for Delegation of Authority for Removal of Holding Provisions
• Report (DEV-2024-042) on removal of part lot control for Delpark Homes Phase 1 (40M-2764)
• Delegation from Robert McDonald, Comfort Inn, regarding development charges
• Delegation from Kara Wright, North Durham Family Health Team, regarding expanded services

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee held public meetings and advanced two planning amendments: one to permit additional dwelling units (ADUs) and another to delegate authority for removing holding provisions. Both were recommended for Council's consideration, with the ADU report to return with public comments addressed. The committee also received a presentation on expanded health services and approved a part lot control removal for Delpark Homes.

• Received public input on ADU amendments and directed staff to prepare a recommendation report (PCA-2024-070, carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Official Plan and Delegated Authority By-law amendments for holding provision removals, with added applicant request option and 6-month timeline (PCA-2024-071, carried)
• Received North Durham Family Health Team expanded services presentation (PCA-2024-072, carried)
• Received Comfort Inn development charges documentation and related correspondence (PCA-2024-073, carried)
• Recommended Council enact a Part Lot Control By-law for Delpark Homes Phase 1 lots and blocks (PCA-2024-074, carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for council and public information. The index includes letters and resolutions from Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies on topics such as land‑transfer tax redistribution, rural road safety programs, and municipal fees. No items are being voted on or decided at this time.

• Durham Region – Motion on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 28, 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Support resolution on Public Sector Salary Disclosure (Nov 20, 2024)
• Champlain Township – Resolution on OPP Billing (Nov 28, 2024)
• City of Guelph – Resolution to enable municipalities to charge fees for gas utility property use (Nov 29, 2024)
• York Region – Resolution on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 28, 2024)

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will meet on December 2, 2024 to discuss several lake‑related matters, including a closed‑session review of CONF‑2024‑012 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options for consideration. Public items include presentations from the Scugog Lake Stewards and the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, and the adoption of Confirming By‑Law 55‑24. The meeting also includes routine items such as open session, disclosures, and adjournment.

• CONF‑2024‑012 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options (closed session)
• Delegation from Rob Messervey (Lake Scugog Enhancement Project risk assessment)
• Delegation from Bobbie Drew (Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee minutes, Nov 6 2024)
• Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Meeting Minutes – November 6 2024
• Confirming By‑Law 55‑24

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review a consent agenda that includes the 2025 Interim Tax Levy, a financial disclosure regulation update, and the Scugog Line 4 remediation project. The meeting also features presentations on PACE housing for seniors and the township's 2024 Audit Service Plan. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are slated for discussion and possible approval.

• FIN-2024-046 – 2025 Interim Tax Levy
• FIN-2024-047 – Financial Disclosure Requirement (Ontario Regulation 284/09)
• PWIS-2024-020 – Scugog Line 4 Remediation
• Presentation by Community Care Durham on PACE Housing for Seniors
• 2024 Audit Service Plan presentation by Deloitte

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog circulated a Council Information Index, an electronic package for staff correspondence and public information. It includes regional correspondence such as Durham Region’s 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy and a motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations, as well as support resolutions from various municipalities on road safety, tax redistribution, and other matters. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for information and possible future agenda consideration.

• Durham Region – 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy
• Durham Region – Motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations and revenue opportunities
• Municipality of Tweed – Support Resolution for Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Township of Puslinch – Support Resolution for Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025
• County of Northumberland – Support for Family Physicians Resolution

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review four development applications submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. and private applicants for properties at 50 and 60 Vanedward Drive, 13801 Old Scugog Road, and 1585 Scugog Line 10. Staff reports for each application have been revised and are attached to the agenda. The committee will consider any recommendations and may approve, modify, or deny the proposals.

• LD 04/2024 & A/10/2024 – Revised application for 50 Vanedward Drive (D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.)
• A/11/2024 – Revised application for 60 Vanedward Drive (D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.)
• A/18/2024 – Application for 13801 Old Scugog Road (D. Williams)
• A/17/2024 – Application for 1585 Scugog Line 10 (R. Fowler)

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will consider three by-laws: appointing Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer, appointing Samantha Kazmer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, and imposing new fees for 2025. The meeting also includes a contract award for the roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street, an update on the new animal shelter project, and a cost update for the Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing under the MTO agreement.

• By-Law 54-24 – impose fees for services and activities (2025 Fees and Charges By-Law)
• By-Law 52-24 – appoint Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer
• By-Law 53-24 – appoint Samantha Kazmer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• PWIS-2024-018 – contract award for roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street
• PWIS-2024-019 – MTO agreement cost update for Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic Council Information Index that contains correspondence received by staff for council and public information. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for informational purposes only. Council members may advise the clerk to add items to future agendas, and members of the public can speak on any item as a delegation at a later meeting.

• Township of Uxbridge – Resolution Re: AMCTO Recommendations for Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Nov 15, 2024)
• Township of Russell – Resolution Re: Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Oct 28, 2024)
• City of Toronto – Resolution Re: Respecting Local Democracy and Cities (Nov 18, 2024)
• Township of Puslinch – Resolution Re: Enabling Greater Beneficial Reuse Excess Oil (Nov 21, 2024)
• Township of Essa – Resolution Re: Fair Share of Provincial and Federal Government Financial Support (Nov 21, 2024)

CANCELLED - Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented.

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a meeting. It includes items such as resolutions from other municipalities on Ontario Provincial Police funding, rural road safety programs, building code updates, and other topics. Council members may request to add items to future agendas by notifying the municipal clerk.

• Township of Horton – Resolution Re: OPP Sustainable Funding (Nov 5, 2024)
• Howick Township – Resolution Re: Ontario Provincial Police Costs for 2025 (Nov 6, 2024)
• Town of Pelham – Support Resolution Re: Good Roads Association, Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (Nov 6, 2024)
• Township of Larder Lake – Support Resolution Re: Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 12, 2024)
• Municipality of Leamington – OPP Detachment Billing Increases (Nov 14, 2024)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations regarding housing alternatives to long-term care for seniors. The body will also discuss committee priorities and the 2024 annual report update.

• Presentation by Larry Corrigan and Don Farquharson on housing alternatives to long-term care
• Presentation by Ivo Finotti of Scugog Seniors for Social Action
• Update on the 2024 Annual report
• Update on Housing Committee Priorities
• Establishment of 2025 Meeting and Working Group Dates

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (SADIE) Advisory Committee is meeting to review administrative updates and future planning. The body will discuss budget requests for 2025 and the 2024 annual report.

• 2025 Budget Request
• 2024 Annual Report Update
• Grant Opportunities
• 2025 Committee Meeting Dates
• Committee Member Resignation

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will hold a closed‑session to discuss staffing matters and other business. After rising from closed session, the council will consider presentations, delegations, and items for which notice was given. The meeting includes a by‑law agenda item and will confirm By‑Law 51‑24 before adjourning.

• Closed Session – update on staffing matter (personal matters per Municipal Act)
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• Presentations and delegations
• By‑Laws discussion
• Confirming By‑Law 51‑24

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee agenda for November 13, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with empty sections and no concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index, which is an electronic information package and not a meeting. It contains correspondence from Durham Region, the City of Pickering, Georgian Bay, Wawa, Parry Sound, Puslinch, North Perth and other bodies. Council members may submit items for future agendas, and the public can speak on items as delegations. No resolutions or votes are taken at this CII.

• Durham Region – Bill 23 Proclamation Update: Upper‑Tier Planning Responsibilities (Nov 5 2024)
• City of Pickering – Resolution on Anti‑Littering Slogan Campaign (Oct 30 2024)
• City of Pickering – Resolution on Additional Legislative Amendments to Municipal Codes of Conduct (Oct 30 2024)
• Township of Georgian Bay – Support Resolution urging government to resume assessment cycle (Nov 4 2024)
• Municipality of Wawa – Support Resolution for Green Roads Pilot Project (Nov 5 2024)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024 does not list any agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no specific topics, proposals, or decisions.

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee will meet on Nov 6, 2024 to review reports and updates. Items include a proposed restructuring of the committee, a Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presentation, and updates from the Township and Kawartha Conservation Authority. The meeting is hybrid via Teams and allows public comments.

• Restructuring of the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee (final draft attached)
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presentation
• Agency update from the Township of Scugog Regional Councillor
• Agency update from Kawartha Conservation Authority
• Public comments on agenda items

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on Queen Street businesses and heritage designation requests. The body will discuss heritage grant criteria, property standards, and the priority list for Heritage Value Statements.

• Update on Port Perry Fairgrounds heritage designation request
• Discussion on Wireless Tech heritage sign by-law concerns
• Review of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant criteria
• Priority list of properties requiring Heritage Value Statements
• Review of Herringtons Awnings on Queen Street

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will receive an economic update and a 2024 investment update. It will consider the proposed 2025 fees and charges by‑law. It will also review a municipal perspective on invasive species best‑management practices and hear a delegation about the Oakridge Hospice hockey night.

• FIN-2024-044 Proposed 2025 Fees and Charges – draft by‑law and schedules
• FIN-2024-045 2024 Investment Update – presentation by Finance Manager
• Economic Update and Portfolio Overview – Township of Scugog
• PWIS-2024-017 Invasive Species Best Management Practices – municipal perspective
• Delegation from Christine Vos regarding Oakridge Hospice Hockey Night

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and is not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions were made, as the package serves to provide information to Council and the public.

• Municipality of Clarington resolution regarding New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and Proposed Ontario Regulation for Additional Residential Units
• Township of Whitewater support resolution regarding OPP Notice of Motion for Funding Support
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates
• Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations October 2024 alert
• Durham Catholic District School Board highlights from October 28 board meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will hold a mostly closed‑session meeting. It will discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer and consider the confirmation of By‑Law 50‑24. Other agenda items include standard business notices, presentations, and routine by‑law matters.

• Closed‑session discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Confirmation of By‑Law 50‑24 (attachment BYLAWS-2024-050.pdf)
• Presentations and delegations
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• General by‑law items

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on two specific property applications. The body will also review the minutes from the September 24, 2024, meeting.

• Application A/05/2024: M. Taylor, 12 Coulcliff Boulevard
• Application A/16/2024: M. & D. Willson, 15238 Old Simcoe Road

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will discuss several items, including the adoption of previous meeting minutes and budget reports. A key agenda item is By-law 47-24 to amend Zoning By-law No. 14-14 by removing the holding (H) provision for the property at 3511 Proutt Road. Other items include a by‑law to appoint a Clerk, a notice of motion for tree planting at the Port Perry Fairgrounds, and a heritage advisory committee presentation on designating the fairgrounds.

• By‑law 47-24: Remove the holding provision from lands municipally known as 3511 Proutt Road
• By‑law 48-24: Appointment of a Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of Scugog
• Notice of Motion for Port Perry Fairgrounds Tree Planting (moved by Councillor David Le Roy)
• Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee delegation on designating the Port Perry Fairgrounds
• FIN-2024-042: 2025 Budget Guideline and Target

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that shares correspondence received by staff. It does not constitute a meeting and no items are being voted on. The package includes several Durham Region resolutions on shelter support for women, federal food‑bank funding, harassment of elected officials, and asylum‑claimant assistance, as well as support resolutions from other municipalities.

• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Request Regarding Enhancing Shelter Support for Women and Survivors of Intimate Violence
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Requesting Federal Government Support for Food Banks
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Request Regarding Harassment of Elected Local Government Officials
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Requesting Immediate Federal Government Support for Asylum Claimants in Municipalities
• Municipality of St. Charles - Support Resolution Re: Green Roads Pilot Project

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review two zoning by‑law amendment applications—one submitted by Kevin M. Duguay for 3263 Chandler Drive and another to remove a hold on 3511 Proutt Road. It will also receive delegations on senior housing and spay‑neuter initiatives, and consider reports on municipal office renovations, a financial‑audit contract award, and a delegation of authority for development services.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application (Z/03/2024) – 3263 Chandler Drive, submitted by Kevin M. Duguay
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application for Removal of Hold – 3511 Proutt Road (Z‑2024‑05)
• Financial Audit – Contract Award and Appointment of Auditors (FIN‑2024‑041)
• Municipal Office Renovations (FIN‑2024‑040)
• Delegation of Authority for Development Services (DEV‑2024‑039)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public.

• Resolutions from Township of McGarry, Town of Bracebridge, and Municipality of West Nipissing regarding AMCTO recommendations for the Municipal Elections Act
• Resolution from Town of Tillsonburg regarding funding support for Southwest Community Transit
• Resolution from Municipality of Brockton regarding a proposal to install cameras at the Walkerton Community Centre
• Updates and upcoming events from the North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council meeting on October 16, 2024 is scheduled mainly as a closed session. Items include discussion of the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment and other business for which notice was given. The council will consider by‑law matters and will vote to confirm By‑Law 46-24.

• Closed‑session discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• By‑Laws agenda item
• Confirming By‑Law 46-24

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public and is not a meeting. It includes items from Durham Region, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous sources. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment as delegations.

• Durham Region – Report on Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee Farm Tour 2024
• Durham Region – Durham York Energy Centre PA Day Event
• Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution on Ontario Deposit Return Program
• Town of Cobourg – Resolution supporting involuntary care for severe mental health and addiction issues
• Township of Springwater – Support resolution on physician shortage in Ontario

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a closed‑session update on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. It will then receive public presentations on Invest Durham’s online economic‑development resources and on the draft 2025 capital budget together with the 2026‑2029 capital forecast. A consent agenda will include the 2024‑2025 annual risk‑management and insurance report, a capital‑project status report, a response to a provincial surety‑bond posting, and a report on Shanly Street infrastructure remediation.

• Closed‑session discussion of PWIS‑2024‑016 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Update
• Presentation from Invest Durham on online economic‑development resources (2024‑INFO‑54)
• Presentation of the 2025 Capital Budget (2025 Draft Capital Budget_Presentation.pdf)
• Draft 2025 Capital Budget and 2026‑2029 Capital Forecast report (FIN‑2024‑036)
• Shanly Street Infrastructure Remediation report (PWIS‑2024‑011)

Special Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. It will also consider and confirm By‑Law 45‑24. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as disclosures, public comments, and adjournment.

• Chief Administrative Officer recruitment – discussion in closed session
• Confirming By‑Law 45‑24 – adoption
• Standard procedural items (open session, disclosures, public comments)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index for October 4, 2024 is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Brock, City of Oshawa, Municipality of St. Charles, and other regional bodies, as well as newsletters and a resident letter. Council members may request items for future agenda consideration, and the public may comment on items as a delegation. No resolutions or decisions are being taken at this time.

• Township of Brock – Resolution Re: Rideshare Services (Sept 23 2024)
• City of Oshawa – Notice of Economic Development Services Committee Meeting (Sept 27 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Resolution Re: Physician Shortage (July 17 2024)
• Sandy Russill – Correspondence Re: Minister's Zoning Order (Sept 30 2024)
• Durham Tourism – October 2024 Newsletter

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a Special Council Meeting primarily in closed session. The body will discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer.

• Chief Administrative Officer recruitment discussion
• Confirming By-Law -44-24

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of a heritage district and review heritage grant and permit matters. The body will also address specific heritage value statements and outstanding property matters.

• Creating a Heritage District
• Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Prince Albert United Church - 23 Jefferey Street
• Mueller Properties
• Old Mill and Bell Tower clocks

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that provides staff‑received correspondence for council and public information. No decisions are made at this CII; it serves only to inform council members of items that may be added to future agendas. The package includes several resolutions from Durham Region, updates from other municipalities, and studies from external groups.

• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Regional Council Expense Policy (Sept 10, 2024)
• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Expansion of Durham Regional Police Service Resources for Anti‑Hate Crime Unit (Sept 25, 2024)
• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Requesting the Province of Ontario to Recognize and Take Action on the Physician Shortage (Sept 25, 2024)
• Municipality of Casselman – Resolution Re: AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Sept 17, 2024)
• BILD & Altus Group – GTA Municipal Benchmarking Study (Sept 12, 2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment meets on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 to consider Development Application A/15/2024 for the property at 1555 King Street, submitted by Ashlyn Kennedy of EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of A. & R. Evans. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comments, acknowledgments, and adoption of minutes.

• Application A/15/2024 – 1555 King Street (submitted by Ashlyn Kennedy/EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will review the Scugog Business Program Report and Action Plan. The body is also deciding on a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief and a part lot control exemption for Delpark Homes Phase 1.

• By-Law 42-24: Appointment of a Fire Chief for The Township of Scugog Fire Department
• By-Law 41-23: Part Lot Control exemption for Lots 5, 8, 43, 44, 45, 46 and Blocks 77, 78, 79, Plan 40M-2764 (Delpark Homes Phase 1)
• DEV-2024-033: Scugog Business Program Report and Action Plan Update
• FIN-2024-031: Operating Results as of August 31, 2024
• Notice of Motion: Road Management Action On Invasive Phragmites

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an informational package, not a meeting. It shares correspondence received from other municipalities and regional bodies for council and public awareness. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for information only.

• Municipality of Tweed – Resolution re: Canada Community‑Building Funds administered by the AMO (Sept 10, 2024)
• Township of Hilliard – Support Resolution re: Sustainable Funding for Small Rural Municipalities (Sept 18, 2024)
• City of Kitchener – Support Resolution re: Renovictions – Safe and Adequate Housing (Sept 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Chamber Events and Updates (Sept 17, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community Events & Updates (Sept 20, 2024)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The agenda for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee meeting on 2024-09-17 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review a request for the township to endorse a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) submitted by Avenu Properties for development on Castle Harbour Drive (lots 19 and 20, Concession 7). The agenda includes multiple delegations and correspondence from local residents, First Nations groups, and environmental organizations expressing support or opposition to the MZO. Additional items include a FAQ document from Avenu Properties about Project EQUUS and a report from the Planning Manager.

• Review of DEV-2024-029 request for township endorsement of MZO for Avenu Properties (Castle Harbour Drive)
• Delegations from Chief Kelly LaRocca, Scugog Lake Stewards, Environmental Defence, and others regarding the MZO request
• Correspondence from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and private citizens on the MZO
• FAQ document submitted by Avenu Properties concerning Project EQUUS
• Report from Planning Manager Valerie Hendry

Community Grants Committee

The Scugog Community Grants Committee will review grant applications from local groups, including the Port Perry Seniors Club, Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village, and the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. It will also consider submitted summaries for events such as the RCL Ladies Auxiliary Golf tournament, the Blackstock Minor Hockey League year‑end banquet, and a Spay and Neuter Day program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Port Perry Seniors Club grant application
• Review of Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village grant application
• Review of Alzheimer Society of Durham Region grant application
• Review of RCL branch 419 Ladies Auxiliary Golf tournament summary
• Review of Blackstock Minor Hockey League year‑end banquet summary

The Community Grants Committee approved two grants: $500 to Port Perry Seniors Club for a spaghetti supper and $1,000 to Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village for a holiday event. It denied a $1,000 request from the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region because funds would go to wages and benefits, not the program. The committee also adopted prior minutes and received submitted summaries from three organizations.

• Approved $500 grant to Port Perry Seniors Club for spaghetti supper (carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village (carried)
• Denied $1,000 grant to Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (carried)
• Adopted June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received submitted summaries from RCL branch 419 Ladies Auxiliary, Blackstock Minor Hockey League, and Spay and Neuter Day (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 13, 2024 in Scugog, Ontario contains no detailed agenda items. The agenda consists only of generic placeholders and system-generated sections without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Council Information Index

This is an informational session where the Township of Scugog reviews correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Correspondence from City of Quinte West regarding Municipal Elections Act
• Correspondence from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan on OPP funding
• Correspondence from Township of McGarry on water testing fees
• Correspondence from Town of Smith Falls on health resolution campaign
• Correspondence from North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on additional dwelling units and a proposed development by Avenu Properties Corp. The committee will also discuss its 2025 budget and current housing priorities.

• Avenu Properties Corp proposed development
• Additional Dwelling Units update
• 2025 Housing Advisory Committee Budget
• Housing Committee Priorities update

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee approved a $3,000 budget request for 2025, including $750 for advertising and $2,250 for a housing symposium or education event. The committee also voted to ask Council to change its meetings from bi-monthly to monthly. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $3,000 budget request for 2025 (carried)
• Approved request to Council for monthly meetings (carried)
• Adopted May 9, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:51 pm (carried)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

The Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee approved a $3,000 operating budget request for 2025 and recommended adding $15,000 to the Public Works operating budget for invasive species mitigation. They also approved spending $1,500 on trees and shrubs for 2025 events. The committee endorsed a resolution to advocate to the Region and MTO to treat invasive Phragmites along roadways.

• Approved $3,000 operating budget request for 2025 (carried)
• Approved adding $15,000 to Public Works operating budget for invasive species mitigation (carried)
• Approved $1,500 for trees and shrubs for 2025 events (carried)
• Endorsed resolution to advocate to Region and MTO to treat Phragmites along roadways (carried)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee will review the township's 2025 budget and the Community Improvement Program for downtown Port Perry. It will also receive a report on the 2024 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards and coordinate a Tri‑AAC meeting. The meeting includes routine items such as the election of a Vice‑Chair and adoption of previous minutes.

• Election of Vice‑Chair (Item 1.1)
• Report on 2024 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards (Item 6.1)
• Tri‑AAC meeting coordination (Item 8.1)
• Discussion of 2025 budget (Item 8.2)
• Review of downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Program (Item 8.3, Attachment 1_Downtown Port Perry CIP.pdf)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a work‑plan and budget update, followed by reports from the museum, film & TV, cultural sign, town trolley loop and other subcommittees. It will also review a list of upcoming tourism events. No formal motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Work Plan and Budget Update
• Museum and Culture Update – verbal report
• Museum Subcommittee Update
• Film & T.V. Subcommittee Update
• Town Trolley Loop Update

Council Education Session

This is an education and training session for Council and staff. The meeting is designed for learning and does not allow for the advancement of business or decision-making.

• Presentation on Minister Zoning Orders (MZO) by J. Mark Joblin of Loopstra Nixon LLP
• By-Law 39-24 to confirm the proceedings of the session

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will open with public comments and disclosures, then hear several presentations including the 2023 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament proceeds distribution to youth initiative recipients, staff service awards, and updates on the Port Perry Employment Lands SSPS Class Environmental Assessment Study and water supply issues in Blackstock and on Shanly Street. A consent agenda will be considered, containing reports on the charity tournament distribution, the Blackstock Arena 2024‑2025 ice season, the 2024 Canada Day celebrations, the 2025 budget survey results, and the council request list for the 2025 budget. The meeting will conclude with any separate discussion items, new business and possible closed session.

• Presentation of the 2023 Proceeds from the 2023 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament to Youth Initiative Recipients
• Delegation from Ainley Group on the Port Perry Employment Lands SSPS Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Delegation from Peter Barber regarding water supply issues in Blackstock
• Delegation from Stephen Wilcox regarding water issues at the condominium on Shanly Street
• Report on Blackstock Arena 2024‑2025 Ice Season (COMS-2024-011)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee met on September 9, 2024, and received several reports and presentations, including updates on the Fore Scugog Golf Tournament proceeds distribution, the Port Perry Employment Lands environmental assessment, and water supply issues in Blackstock and Shanly Street. All recommendations were to receive information or presentations, and no substantive policy decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM.

• Received Fore Scugog Golf Tournament proceeds distribution report (carried)
• Received Ainley Group presentation on Port Perry Employment Lands EA study (carried)
• Received Peter Barber delegation on Blackstock water supply issues (carried)
• Received Stephen Wilcox presentation on Shanly Street condominium water issues (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including Blackstock Arena ice season and Canada Day report (carried)
• Received 2025 Budget Survey Results report (carried)
• Received Council Request List for 2025 Budget (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:20 PM (carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for staff, council and the public. It includes items from the Township, Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous community updates. No decisions are made; the package is for informational purposes only.

• Tay Valley Township – Resolution on jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman (Aug 28 2024)
• Town of Plympton‑Wyoming – Support resolution for Canada Community‑Building Fund (Aug 30 2024)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Request to recognize physician shortage across Ontario (Sept 4 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community events & updates (Aug 30 2024 & Sept 3 2024)
• Durham Catholic District School Board – September 2024 Back‑to‑School newsletter (Aug 30 2024)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will examine the tender results for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. It will also consider a fundraising brief for the same project. A by‑law to appoint a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors will be adopted, and a confirming by‑law will be passed. Items carried over from the prior closed session will also be addressed.

• Tender results for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (PWIS‑2024‑009)
• Fundraising brief for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presented by Scugog Lake Stewards
• By‑law appointing a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors (By‑Law 37‑24)
• Confirming By‑law for the proceedings of this Special Council Meeting (By‑Law 38‑24)
• Matters carried forward from the previous closed session

Council voted not to award two contracts for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (Phase 3 Berm Construction and Phase 4 Dredging and Wetland Construction) due to pending agreements for permitting and access. Staff will report back when significant progress is made on those agreements. An amendment to investigate alternative solutions was withdrawn. Council also received a fundraising brief from the Scugog Lake Stewards and passed by-laws appointing a Chief Building Official and confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Contract S2024-13 (Phase 3 Berm Construction) not awarded
• Contract S2024-14 (Phase 4 Dredging and Wetland Construction) not awarded
• Staff directed to report on progress with agreements for permitting and access
• Amendment to investigate alternative solutions withdrawn
• Scugog Lake Stewards fundraising brief received for information
• By-Law 37-24 (appointment of Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors) passed
• By-Law 38-24 (confirming proceedings) passed

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage designations, grant requests, and permitting procedures. The body will also review the 2025 budget and a missing plaque at Palmer Park.

• Heritage grant request for 146 Queen Street
• Discussion of possible update to the sign by-law regarding ground signs
• Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Review of 2025 Budget
• Missing heritage plaque at Palmer Park

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved a $15,000 heritage grant request for foundation repair and stone replacement at 146 Queen Street, with the applicant (Guy Latreille) declaring a pecuniary interest and abstaining from discussion and voting. The committee also confirmed corrections to the Heritage Register for two properties on Old Scugog Road and agreed to request $5,000 for the 2025 operating budget for educational materials and heritage plaque maintenance. Additionally, staff approved the Port Perry United Church ground sign permit, and the committee discussed potential updates to the sign by-law and a possible heritage district designation.

• Approved $15,000 heritage grant for 146 Queen Street (carried)
• Confirmed Heritage Register corrections for 14261 and 14341 Old Scugog Road (carried)
• Agreed to request $5,000 for 2025 operating budget (carried)
• Adopted June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Staff approved Port Perry United Church ground sign permit
• Discussed sign by-law addendum for churches; research to be done
• Discussed potential heritage district designation; item on next agenda

Council Information Index

This is an informational session, not a meeting, where Council reviews correspondence from various municipalities and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Correspondence from Region of Durham, City of Pickering, and Township of Bracebridge
• Support resolutions from Bracebridge, Russell, and Fort Erie regarding physician shortages
• City of Brantford resolution on municipal codes of conduct
• Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation comments on Second Access Road
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two specific property applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the June 25 meeting.

• Application A/13/2024: D. Molyneaux, 750 High Point Road
• Application A/14/2024: S. Loucks on behalf of R. Hairsine, 29 Lakeside Beach Road

Council Information Index

This document is a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting, and no decisions were made.

• Township of Whitewater Region resolution regarding Mental Health and Addictions
• Township of Whitewater Region resolution regarding Ineligible Sources Recycling
• Town of Essex resolution declaring Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
• Town of Grimsby resolution requesting provincial funding for public libraries and community museums
• Township of Baldwin resolution regarding radioactive material transport at Agnew Lake Trailings Management Area

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index on August 16, 2024. It is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a council meeting. No decisions or votes are taken; items are listed for possible future agenda consideration.

• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution on AMO/OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign (Aug 12, 2024)
• Township of Red Rock – Resolution on Catch and Release Justice (Aug 12, 2024)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Support Resolution on Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Aug 13, 2024)
• Township of Lake of Bays – Resolution requesting provincial recognition of physician shortage (Aug 13, 2024)
• City of Quinte West – Notice of Motion on the Canada Community‑Building Fund (Aug 15, 2024)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains updates from other municipalities, provincial agencies, and local organizations for the information of Council and the public.

• Correspondence regarding the 2024 West Shore Village Evacuation Centre
• Town of Caledon resolution regarding provincial regulations for non-native wild animals
• Town of Caledon resolution regarding support for family doctors
• Township of Plympton-Wyoming resolution on underserviced cellular communication services
• Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan resolution urging the government to resume assessment cycle

Council Information Index

This document is a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting, and no decisions were made.

• Correspondence from Township of Pelee and Municipality of St. Charles regarding phasing out free water testing for private wells
• Support resolutions from Municipality of Wawa, Township of North Dundas, Township of Lucan Biddulph, Township of Limerick, and City of Toronto regarding physician shortages
• Support resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding the cost of OPP for small rural municipalities
• Support resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding lithium-ion battery importation and use regulations
• Registration for the 41st Annual Township of Uxbridge Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic Council Information Index that contains correspondence received from other municipalities, provincial and federal agencies, and local chambers of commerce. The CII is an information package, not a meeting, and no items are being decided at this time. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment on items as delegations.

• County of Frontenac – request for provincial recognition of physician shortage (July 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – community events update (July 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – chamber events update (July 22, 2024)
• Municipal Engineers Association – correspondence on Ontario provincial standards (July 22, 2024)
• Region of Durham – correspondence (no further detail provided)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public information; it does not constitute a meeting. Items include regional comments on an ERO posting to amend lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering, a resolution from the Township of Larder Lake on a Social and Economic Prosperity Review, and updates from the North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Durham Region – Comments on ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering
• Township of Larder Lake – Resolution re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review (July 9, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community Events & Updates (July 12, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Events & Updates (July 15, 2024)
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation – In Touch Municipal and Stakeholder Newsletter June/July 2024

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It includes resolutions from other municipalities regarding healthcare, infrastructure, and water testing.

• Town of Petrolia resolution regarding family doctors
• Town of Kearney resolution regarding sustainable infrastructure
• Township of Emo resolutions regarding budget funding and fiscal framework
• Tay Valley Township resolution regarding Basic Income Guarantee
• Municipality of Central Manitoulin resolution regarding water testing

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review printing quotes for event-based marketing materials and discuss 2024 tourist events from the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Members will also consider funding requests from the Scugog Kayak Club and the 2023 Scugog Shores Museum Annual Report.

• Printing quotes for Exit Survey QR Code posters from Big_World_Creative, Hometown_Printing, and PPPrint
• Funding requests from Scugog Kayak Club
• Scugog Shores Museum 2023 Annual Report
• Lake Scugog Historical Society 2024 tourist events presentation
• Update on Cultural Event Sign template

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Special Council meeting includes discussions regarding the Greenbank Airport settlement and an update on a Mountjoy Road Allowance land purchase. The council will also address CAO recruitment and the appointment of an Acting CAO.

• Greenbank Airport settlement discussion
• Update on Mountjoy Road Allowance land purchase request
• Appointment of an Acting CAO
• CAO recruitment (CAO-2024-008)
• Confirming By-Law 36-24

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting of Council. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public.

• Durham Region 2025 Strategic Plan Community Engagement Summary
• City of Pickering resolutions regarding water testing services and an e-scooter pilot program
• Municipal resolutions regarding lithium-ion battery use and exotic animal regulations
• Provincial updates on the 'Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024'
• Correspondence regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog will hold a special council meeting on July 2, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to be held predominantly in closed session to discuss a confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual. The agenda also includes the consideration of Confirming By-Law 33-24.

• Closed session discussion regarding a confidential matter about an identifiable individual
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law 33-24

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for public information and is not a meeting. It contains communications received by staff from residents, regional bodies, and other municipalities.

• Resident correspondence regarding Avenu Properties proposed development
• Durham Region Blue Bin program effective July 1, 2024
• Township of Brock resolution regarding non-native animals
• New Tecumseth resolution regarding private well water testing
• North Glengarry support resolution for rural infrastructure funding

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will be held predominantly in a closed session. The agenda includes an interim performance review of the CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual. The council will also consider a confirming by-law.

• CAO Interim Performance Review
• Confirming By-Law - 31-23

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet on June 25, 2024, to review several land use applications. These items include requests for various adjustments at properties on King Street, Vanedward Drive, Simcoe Street, Queen Street, and Head Road.

• Application for 1261 King Street, Manchester
• Applications for 50 and 60 Vanedward Drive
• Application for 15829 Simcoe Street
• Application for 320 Queen Street
• Application for 2405 Head Road

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments for 19350 Island Road and property developments at Castle Harbour Drive. Council will also consider a contract award for the Palmer Park washroom building, landscape, and splash pad project. Additionally, staff will present the 2023 financial audit and updates on the Tourism Relief Fund.

• Contract award for Palmer Park washroom building, landscape and splash pad
• Zoning amendment for 19350 Island Road (By-law 28-24)
• Removal of Part Lot Control for Lot 34, Plan 40M-2764
• Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (By-law 26-24)
• 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information; it is not a meeting. The document contains resolutions from other municipalities regarding policing, infrastructure, and justice reform. It also includes community updates from the Chamber of Commerce and school board highlights.

• Municipality of Tweed resolution on OPP and rural funding
• Municipality of West Nipising resolution on Champlain Bridge replacement
• Northumberland County resolutions on justice reform and infrastructure
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates
• AMO cybersecurity education for councillors

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The provided document for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee lacks specific agenda items. The text consists entirely of software interface elements and placeholder headers.

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is reviewing several grant applications and summaries for various local initiatives. These include requests from the Port Perry Legion, Rotary Club of Port Perry, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting.

• Review of Canada Day Luncheon application (Port Perry Legion Branch 419)
• Review of annual Caesarea Regatta application (Lake Scugog Regatta Association)
• Review of Port Perry Pedals cycling event application (Rotary Club of Port Perry)
• Review of Scugog's Kids Clothing and Toy Sale summary (Big Brothers Big Sisters)
• Adoption of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The committee will review zoning by-law amendment applications for 16051 Marsh Hill Road and 10955 Old Simcoe Rd. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Scugog Business Program Action Plan and an update on 2024 Canada Day celebrations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z/01/2024) for 16051 Marsh Hill Road
• Report Z-02-2024 regarding 10955 Old Simcoe Rd
• Scugog Business Program Action Plan presentation
• 2024 Canada Day Celebrations update
• Asset Management Plan Update

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence and is not a meeting. It contains communications from various municipalities regarding topics such as well water testing, infrastructure funding, and public health.

• Resolutions regarding free well water testing in Ontario
• Support resolutions for national fire fighting strategy and public health labs
• Correspondence on sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities
• Municipality of Tweed resolution regarding non-native animals
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The provided agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are documented in this text.

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and does not constitute a formal meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public. The items consist of various updates and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies.

• City of Oshawa report on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024)
• City of Pickering resolution regarding natural gas for rural communities
• Township of Pelee letter regarding water and wastewater affordability
• Municipality of Callander resolution regarding the assessment cycle
• Town of The Blue Mountains resolution regarding ride-sharing services

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The document for the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on June 7, 2024, consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided record.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate information. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are recorded for the June 6, 2024, Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review a heritage sign permit application for Port Perry United Church and a heritage value statement for 1572 King Street. The meeting also includes updates on heritage grants and Bill 23.

• Port Perry United Church heritage sign permit application
• Heritage Value Statement for 1572 King Street
• Updates on Heritage Grant Matters
• Discussion of Bill 23 and CIP Grant

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review several consent agenda reports, including a 2025 budget schedule, reserve fund adjustments, and a contract award for inspection services. Staff will also present updates on the 2024 wage review and the Ministry’s draft decision regarding the new Regional Official Plan. The committee will hear public presentations on regional conditions, local healthcare status, and a proposed settlement area boundary expansion.

• Review of the 2024 wage adjustment report (CAO-2024-006)
• Discussion of the Ministry’s draft decision on the new Regional Official Plan (DEV-2024-018)
• Approval of reserve fund closing for 2023 and opening for 2024 (FIN-2024-020)
• Adoption of the 2025 municipal budget schedule (FIN-2024-021)
• Award of a contract administration and inspection agreement (PWIS-2024-007)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a special council meeting on June 3, 2024. The meeting will be held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual or municipal employees.

• Closed session discussion regarding an identifiable individual
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law - 24-24

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham information report on monitoring of growth trends (2024-INFO-38)
• Clarington resolution re: proposal to increase Durham York Energy Centre throughput to 160,000 tonnes per year
• Clarington resolution re: revised draft Provincial Planning Statement 2024
• Clarington resolution re: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act 2024 (Bill 185)
• Multiple resolutions from other municipalities re: sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a revised staff report for a minor variance at 22451 Simcoe Street (A/03/2024) and a new application at 12 Coulcliff Boulevard (A/05/2024). The meeting also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and public comments.

• A/03/2024 (Reserved) - 22451 Simcoe Street, applicant Twelve Stone Group
• A/05/2024 - 12 Coulcliff Boulevard, applicant M. Taylor
• Adoption of April 30, 2024 minutes
• Public comments accepted via email or in person

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting to hear presentations from Durham Regional Police on community policing and 2023 statistics, plus a delegation on Greenbank Hall renovation. Council will also consider reports on telecommunication towers, the 2023 annual leasing report, and a family physician recruitment MOU, along with routine minutes and by-laws.

• Presentation from Durham Regional Police Service Board on community policing
• Presentation by Durham Regional Police on 2023 year-end policing statistics in Scugog
• Delegation regarding Greenbank Hall renovation by Larry Doble
• Report DEV-2024-017 on status of telecommunication towers proposed by Shared Towers
• Report FIN-2024-019 on Family Physician Recruitment Program MOU

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff, including a notice about proposed telecommunication towers, regional updates, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice re: proposed telecommunication towers by Shared Tower, May 21, 2024
• Region of Durham info report on York Region Sewage Works Project progress, May 17, 2024
• Town of Ajax resolution calling on province to honor $4-million housing commitment, May 23, 2024
• Lanark Highlands support resolution to amend Blue Box regulation, May 21, 2024
• Lucan Biddulph resolution on phasing out free water well testing per 2023 Auditor General's report

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes notices from the Region of Durham about bridge replacements and road rehabilitation, plus support resolutions from other municipalities on topics like exotic animal restrictions, water testing, and infrastructure funding. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham construction notice for Nonquon and Smith Bridge Replacements in Scugog and Uxbridge
• Region of Durham notice for Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) road rehabilitation
• Support resolutions from multiple municipalities to restrict keeping non-native (exotic) wild animals
• Support resolutions regarding free private drinking water testing
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing bulletin on affordable residential units for Development Charges Act

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is holding public meetings on two zoning by-law amendment applications: one for Birchwood Luxury Camping at 19350 Island Road and another for a draft plan of subdivision east of Simcoe Street, north of Bank Road. The committee will also hear delegations about Water Street refurbishment and a proposed Ministry Zoning Order from Fourteen Estates. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, disclosures, and closed session items.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z/06/2023, Thorstone Consulting, 19350 Island Road (Birchwood Luxury Camping)
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z/05/2023 and Draft Plan of Subdivision S-S-2023-01, Twelve Stone Group, east of Simcoe St, north of Bank Rd
• Delegation: Guy Latreille regarding Water Street refurbishment
• Delegation: Richard Rondeau, Fourteen Estates Ltd, regarding proposed Ministry Zoning Order
• Reports DEV-2024-015 and DEV-2024-016 on the two applications

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. Items include resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as Bill 185, Ontario Works and ODSP rates, Blue Box regulation, sustainable infrastructure funding, Lake Simcoe phosphorus pollution, and more. No decisions are being made at this time.

• City of Oshawa comments on Bill 185 and proposed Provincial Planning Statement
• Township of Manitouwadge resolution to review OW and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Township of North Glengarry request to amend Blue Box regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• County of Hastings resolution on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Town of East Gwillimbury submission on Lake Simcoe phosphorus pollution

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the Durham Tourism Strategic Action Plan, the Scugog Kayak Club, and the Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association. They will also review minutes, reports, a work plan, and a request for a letter of support for an Inclusive Community Grant.

• Presentation: Durham Tourism Strategic Action Plan (draft) by Jacquie Severs, Region of Durham
• Presentation: Scugog Kayak Club by Ivo Finotti
• Presentation: Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association by Penny Waller and Ivo Finotti
• Request for letter of support for Inclusive Community Grant (correspondence from SSM)
• Adoption of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss housing-related matters, including a presentation on additional dwelling units by the Director of Development Services and an update on Avenu's stakeholders meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information.

• Presentation on Additional Dwelling Units by Director of Development Services
• Update on Avenu's Stakeholders Meeting
• Adoption of 2024-02-01 Housing Advisory Committee Minutes

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on May 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters including a presentation on 1572 King Street in Prince Albert, updates on Bill 23 and the CIP grant, heritage grants, heritage signs, and the reconstruction of Water and Queen Street. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates rather than major decisions.

• Presentation by Donna Horton on 1572 King Street, Prince Albert
• Update on Bill 23 and CIP Grant information session next steps
• Heritage grant matter for 179-191 Queen Street (Panorama)
• Update on heritage signs
• Discussion of Water and Queen Street reconstruction

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a delegation from Oak Ridges Hospice about the 2024 Hike for Hospice and receive the 2023 Library Annual Report. The consent agenda includes several 2023 financial reports: building permit fees, Canada Community Building Fund, parkland and development charges reserve funds, plus operating results and capital closing reports as of March 31, 2024. A petition from High Point Road residents about dogs is also on the agenda.

• Delegation from Oak Ridges Hospice on 2024 Hike for Hospice
• Library Annual Report 2023 presented by CEO Amy Caughlin
• Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2023 (FIN-2023-010)
• Canada Community Building Fund 2023 Annual Report (FIN-2024-012)
• High Point Road residents' petition about dogs

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Township of Scugog's Economic Development Advisory Committee (listed as Tourism Advisory Committee in the agenda) meets May 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. The committee will hear a presentation from the Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association, receive updates on the Scugog Business Program and the Red Wagon (Welcome Wagon) Subcommittee, and discuss accessibility on Water Street related to the rehabilitation project. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association (Penny Waller and Ivo Finotti)
• Scugog Business Program update by Glen Macfarlane, Rural Economic Development Specialist, Invest Durham, Region of Durham
• Red Wagon Subcommittee update with Welcome Wagon Update Doc May 3 24.pdf attachment
• Water Street Rehabilitation - Accessibility on Water Street discussion led by Brett Puckrin
• Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2024 EDAC meeting

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, including notices about bridge replacements and road closures in Scugog and Uxbridge, and various items from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Durham Region public notice of construction for Nonquon and Smith Bridge replacements in Scugog and Uxbridge
• Durham Region notice of upcoming road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
• Town of Whitby notice of special meeting on May 29, 2024 re: Official Plan Review
• Town of South Bruce Peninsula resolutions re: Blue Box Producer Responsibility and Cemetery Management
• Watson & Associates assessment of Bill 134 - Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The committee will hear application A/03/2024 for 22451 Simcoe Street and A/04/2024 for 15128 Old Simcoe Road, along with routine procedural items like minutes adoption and disclosures.

• A/03/2024 - S. Meyer (Twelve Stone Group), 22451 Simcoe Street
• A/04/2024 - M. Berube, 15128 Old Simcoe Road
• Adoption of minutes from March 26 meeting

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider several financial by-laws, including the 2024 final tax levy, a new development charges by-law, and a planning fees by-law. They will also hear a presentation on the Integrity Commissioner's annual report and consider amendments to the fire department by-law. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss midterm library board appointments.

• 2024 Final Tax Levy and By-Law (FIN-2024-011)
• 2024 Development Charges By-Law (FIN-2024-018)
• Planning Fees By-Law (17-24)
• Amendment to Fire Department By-Law 29-19 (FIRE-2024-002)
• Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report presentation

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes items from Durham Region, other municipalities, and various organizations. No decisions are being made; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Region 2024 Annual Climate Change Progress Report
• Durham Region response to GO Transit Station Funding Act regulation proposal
• Premier Doug Ford correspondence re: Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of passage of Education Development Charges By-laws for DDSB and DCDSB
• Resolutions from other municipalities on AODA, ODSP rates, and exotic animal regulations

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains items from other municipalities, including support resolutions on topics like firefighting strategy, cemetery operations, and water rates, plus correspondence from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and the Durham Regional Police Service Board. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• City of Pickering notice of special council meeting re: Official Plan Review, May 27, 2024
• Support resolutions from Municipality of St. Charles on firefighting strategy, conservation officer reclassification, and carbon tax
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolutions on natural gas access and tile drain loan limit increase
• Loyalist Township support resolution on affordability of water and wastewater rates
• Durham Regional Police Service Board community policing report, April 2024

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on Kawartha Conservation's new Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan (LSEMP) and receive updates on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, working group initiatives, and agency reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Presentation: Kawartha Conservation's new Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan (LSEMP)
• Update: Lake Scugog Enhancement Project from Kawartha Conservation Authority, Fundraising Cte. - Scugog Lake Stewards, and Scugog Township
• Reports: Communications and Education Working Group and Stewardship Working Group minutes
• Agency updates from Township of Scugog Regional Councillor, KCA, SLS, Parks Canada, MNRF, MSIFN, Durham Region Works, MP and MPP offices
• Discussion: Committee membership

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act. The only listed business is one confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual, followed by a confirming by-law. No public decisions or discussions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees
• One confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual
• Confirming By-Law 13-24 for the special council meeting

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to building permit fees and planning application fees, following a user fee review. Two public meetings are scheduled for the fee proposals, and the committee will also hear a presentation from the Scugog Lake Stewards on their new strategic plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, disclosures, and closed session.

• Public Meeting - 2024 Fee Review - Proposed Building Permit Fees
• Public Meeting - Development Charges
• DEV-2024-012 - Proposed New Building By-Law and Fees
• DEV-2024-013 - 2024 User Fee Review - Proposed Revisions to Planning Application Fees
• Presentation by The Scugog Lake Stewards on their New Strategic Plan

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is predominantly closed to the public, with the main item being continued consideration of a confidential report on the proposed organizational structure of the township, related to the final SDOR recommendations. The meeting also includes routine items such as a moment of silence, land acknowledgment, disclosure of interests, and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Continued consideration of Confidential Report CONF-2024-008 on proposed organizational structure
• Presentation by Chief Administration Officer Kenneth Nix
• Confirming By-Law 14-24

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics like the Ontario Heritage Act, Blue Box regulations, and social programs, plus news releases and updates. No decisions are made at this stage; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Township of Horton resolution on Ontario's Social and Economic Prosperity Review (April 2, 2024)
• City of Kitchener and Richmond Hill resolutions on the Ontario Heritage Act (April 5 and 10, 2024)
• Town of Cobourg and Prince Edward County resolutions requesting amendments to Blue Box regulations (April 8 and 11, 2024)
• Town of Goderich resolutions on municipal code of conduct, OW/ODSP rates, and well water testing (April 10, 2024)
• City of Sault Ste. Marie resolution on intimate partner violence and coercive control (April 11, 2024)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee discussed tourism promotion, heard from two presenters, and approved recommendations on a cultural sign and the stalled wayfinding signage project. Members voted to send two members to Council in May to request the wayfinding project be outsourced to a consultant so it can be completed in 2024. The committee also approved dedicating part of a cultural sign at 200 Queen Street to tourism events.

• Approved delegation to Council to outsource wayfinding signage project to a consultant for 2024 completion
• Approved dedicating bottom 48" x 72" of cultural sign at 200 Queen Street to tourism events, with seasonal vinyl updates
• Heard Scugog Council for the Arts report: 9,500 visitors spending $47k in 2022; 9,300 visitors spending $45k in 2023 at gallery shop
• Heard Rural Route Tour Co. presentation: tours since fall 2023, ~100 guests, partners earn $500-750 per tour, guests spend $400-650
• Noted Township blacklisted in film industry; staff working to mend relationships for potential TV series

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage grant requests for properties at 175 Perry Street and Panorama, along with updates on the Old Town Hall Clock, Bill 23 and CIP Grant information session, and heritage permit matters. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Heritage grant request for 175 Perry Street (Piano Cafe)
• Heritage grant request for Panorama property
• Update on Old Town Hall Clock
• Update on Bill 23 and CIP Grant information session (May 1st)
• Heritage permit matters discussion

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to hear presentations from Durham Regional Police on 2023 policing statistics and from the Port Perry Farmers Market about the 2024 season. The committee will also consider consent agenda items including a Scugog Float Flyers memorandum of understanding renewal and a Port Perry Farmers Market land use agreement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a vacancy and appointment to the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee.

• Presentation by Durham Regional Police Services on 2023 Year End Report and policing statistics
• Delegation from Port Perry Farmers Market regarding 2024 season
• COMS-2024-006: Scugog Float Flyers Memorandum of Understanding Renewal 2024
• PWIS-2024-006: Port Perry Farmers Market Land Use Agreement 2024
• Closed session: CONF-2024-009 Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee vacancy and appointment

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. It lists correspondence received by staff for Council and the public, including items from Durham Region, other municipalities, and community groups. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Durham Region notice of night work for Port Perry water distribution system cleaning in May 2024
• City of Oshawa correspondence on city-initiated amendments
• City of Pickering resolution to initiate its Official Plan review
• Clarington resolution requesting the province to permanently remove tolls on Highway 407 in Durham Region
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community events and updates

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations regarding the proposed Organizational Review portion of the final SDOR recommendations. Council will receive a confidential presentation from Blackline Consulting and a confidential report from the Chief Administration Officer, then rise from closed session to consider any matters arising.

• Closed session discussion of organizational structure with Blackline Consulting
• Confidential report CONF-2024-008 on proposed organizational structure
• Confirming by-law 12-24 to be considered

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations. No decisions are being made at this time; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham 2023 Annual Business Count (Employment Survey) report
• Regional Budget By-laws passed by Regional Council on March 27, 2024
• Correspondence from Town of Whitby to Premier Ford on Highway 407 tolls, Sudbury v. Ontario, and gas pipeline subsidy
• Multiple support resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like fire apparatus lifespan, cemetery administration, and volunteer firefighter tax credits
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community events and updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two land division (consent) applications. The committee will also adopt minutes from its February 27 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• LD 01/2024 - M. & D. Willson, 15238 Old Simcoe Road
• LD 02/2024 - K. Puckrin, 2301 Puckrin Drive
• Adoption of minutes from Feb 27, 2024

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider the 2024 final operating budget, a development charges by-law (with a statutory public meeting), and several other reports and awards. The agenda includes presentations from Durham Region and local advisory committees, plus adoption of minutes from prior meetings. Most items are routine approvals, but the budget and development charges are significant financial decisions.

• Public meeting on 2024 Development Charges By-law and background study
• 2024 Final Operating Budget report (FIN-2024-007)
• Award for supply and delivery of four tandem axle dump trucks (PWIS-2024-005)
• Exterior upgrades to Cartwright Old Town Hall (COMS-2024-005)
• 2023 Council remuneration and expenses report (FIN-2024-006)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session. The main item is a closed-session discussion of the final report on the Service Delivery Organizational Review (SDOR), covering personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. The open portion includes a confirming by-law and routine procedural items.

• Closed session item CONF-2024-007: Service Delivery and Organizational Review Report of Prioritization for Council Consideration
• Discussion under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) (personal matters) and 239(2)(d) (labour relations/employee negotiations)
• Confirming By-Law 10-24 for the special council meeting

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting, so no decisions will be made. Council and the public receive correspondence from other municipalities and groups, including resolutions on library funding, highway infrastructure, and volunteer firefighter tax credits. Council members can request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Resolutions from multiple municipalities urging increased provincial funding for public libraries and museums
• Township of Brock resolution on increased provincial contribution to public libraries
• Loyalist Township resolutions on infrastructure development costs and Blue Box regulation changes
• Town of Moosonee resolution to increase tax credit for volunteer firefighters
• Municipality of Wawa resolutions on Highway 413, guaranteed livable income, and library funding

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on March 20, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee will review eight grant applications from local organizations, including Blackstock Minor Hockey League, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lake Scugog Historical Society, North Durham Pride, North Port Storage/Central Ontario Wolves, Oakridge Hospice, Port Perry Lakefront Market, and Spay and Neuter Initiatives Association. The committee will also adopt minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting and consider a submitted summary for Gingerbread Village. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• Review of grant application from Blackstock Minor Hockey League for a Minor Hockey Banquet
• Review of grant application from Big Brothers Big Sisters for a Kids Clothing Sale
• Review of grant application from Lake Scugog Historical Society for brochures for driving tours
• Review of grant application from North Durham Pride for Pride Events
• Review of grant application from Oakridge Hospice for a volunteer appreciation pickleball event

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hear delegations and review recommendation reports on four proposed telecommunication towers at 225 Platten Blvd, 3340 Hwy 7A, 23400 Simcoe St, and 19500 Hwy 12. The agenda also includes a delegation about the new Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park and one about the Port Perry Walk for Dog Guides. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 225 Platten Blvd (DEV-2024-007, TT-01-2023)
• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 3340 Hwy 7A (DEV-2024-008, TT-02-2023)
• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 23400 Simcoe St (DEV-2024-009, TT-03-2023)
• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 19500 Hwy 12 (DEV-2024-010, TT-04-2023)
• Delegation from Elizabeth Calvin regarding the new Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains 14 items of correspondence from other municipalities, including resolutions on topics like Highway 413, firefighting strategies, and fiscal frameworks, plus updates from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Township of Amaranth resolution re Highway 413 (Feb 23, 2024)
• Township of Limerick support resolution re National Fire Fighting Strategy (Feb 26, 2024)
• Town of Aurora resolution re amenity sharing MOU with school boards for gym use (Mar 6, 2024)
• Town of Cobourg resolution re affordability of water and wastewater systems (Mar 11, 2024)
• Township of Puslinch resolution re Enbridge Gas follow-up (Mar 14, 2024)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index (CII), an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting. Council is not deciding or discussing any items; members may request that any item be placed on a future committee agenda. The package includes correspondence from the Region of Durham about bridge replacements and the solar eclipse, plus resolutions from other municipalities on topics like housing, transit, and tax credits.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee met on March 7, 2024, and approved the 2024 Annual Report and Work Plan, which will be presented to Council on March 25. The committee also heard an update from Theatre on the Ridge, including 2023 statistics and plans for the summer season, and approved a letter of support for a FedDev grant application by the Scugog Shores Museum to extend its season. Other items discussed included a business directory example from Clarington and a reminder about quorum requirements.

• Approved 2024 Annual Report and Work Plan for presentation to Council on March 25
• Theatre on the Ridge reported $26,000 in Durham economic impact and 40% increase in visitors from beyond 40 km
• Committee approved a letter of support for the Scugog Shores Museum's FedDev Tourism Growth Program grant application
• Museum Village opening day set for May 18, 2024
• Quorum requirement of six members confirmed; meetings cancelled if quorum not met 24 hours prior

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine heritage business, including adopting prior minutes, updates on the Griffen family name and Old Town Hall clock, a draft 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, and various heritage grant, permit, and plaque program matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Draft 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Update on Bill 23 and Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant
• Heritage grant, permit, and plaque program updates
• Correspondence on 'My Main Street Grant'
• Outstanding matters: Mueller Property on Queen Street and heritage value statements for Port Perry Fairground and Prince Albert United Church at 23 Jefferey Street

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will consider the 2024 draft operating budget, several capital project contract awards, and an update on the Palmer Park splashpad replacement. The agenda also includes a delegation about the Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival. Most items are on the consent agenda for potential approval as a group.

• 2024 Draft Operating Budget (FIN-2024-005)
• Ice Plant Refrigeration Chiller Replacement contract award (COMS-2024-002)
• 2024 Dragon Boat Festival support (COMS-2024-003)
• Make Up Air Unit 1 Replacement contract award (COMS-2024-004)
• Palmer Park New Washroom and Splashpad Replacement update (PWIS-2024-004)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an information package rather than a meeting. Council members and the public can review correspondence received by staff, and members may request items be added to a future committee agenda. The package includes correspondence from Durham Region, other municipalities, and various organizations on topics such as Highway 407 tolls, backyard chickens, and volunteer firefighter tax credits.

• Durham Region request to permanently remove tolls on Highway 407 between Brock Road and Highway 35/115
• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee resolution on backyard chickens in urban and rural settlement areas
• Multiple resolutions supporting increased income tax credits for volunteer firefighters
• Scugog Fire Department correspondence on Emergency Medical Responder education and training
• Town of Lincoln resolution on increased funding for libraries and museums

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee finalized its 2024 work plan for presentation to Council, received updates on the Red Wagon welcome program and on-farm diversified uses study, and discussed zoning process concerns and Durham Transit issues. The committee also accepted a resignation and disbanded a subcommittee.

• Approved 2024 work plan; Chair to present to Council on March 26, 2024
• Red Wagon subcommittee to use Brock Township template; seeking local woodworking quotes
• On-farm diversified uses subcommittee disbanded; Region of Durham leading study
• Zoning by-law amendment process for removing 'H' from AG/EP zones may be delegated to staff
• Durham Transit on-demand ride cancellations on Scugog Line 6; inquiry into local bus route

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 27, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider several items, including a contract award for the Queen Street and Perry Street rehabilitation design and tender, a proposed agreement with Avenu Properties and Toyota Mobility Foundation discussed in closed session, and a delegation from Lakeridge Health on long-term care. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings, reports on the corporate strategic plan and accessibility plan, and correspondence about a family physician recruitment program.

• Contract award for Queen Street and Perry Street rehabilitation design and tender (PWIS-2024-003)
• Closed session to discuss MOU with Avenu Properties, Toyota Mobility Foundation, and Scugog Township (CONF-2024-006)
• Delegation from Lakeridge Health on long-term care in Scugog
• 2023 Corporate Strategic Plan update and 2024 workplans (CAO-2024-001)
• 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (CAO-2024-002)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session. The main item is a discussion of the Final Report concerning the Service Delivery Organizational Review (SDOR), covering personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations. The meeting also includes routine items like a confirming by-law and adjournment. No decisions are expected to be made publicly during this meeting.

• Closed session to discuss SDOR Final Report (CONF-2024-005) under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Presentations by CAO Kenneth Nix and Blackline Consulting partners Ian Shelley and Abdel Al-Sharif
• Confirming By-Law 08-24 to be considered

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an information package rather than a formal meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for council and public information, covering items from other municipalities, provincial agencies, and community groups. No decisions or votes are scheduled; council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Township of Brock resolution supporting temporary removal of Highway 407 tolls in Durham Region
• Prince Edward County resolution on Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Northumberland County resolution on amending Occupational Health and Safety Act employer definition
• Ministry of the Environment correspondence on comprehensive environmental assessment projects
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission correspondence on lottery licence issuance

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session to discuss fire services negotiations and remuneration. The council will consider two items: IAFF contract negotiations and volunteer firefighter remuneration, then rise from closed session to potentially act on matters arising. The only public item is a confirming by-law.

• Closed session discussion of IAFF contract negotiations (CONF-2024-004)
• Closed session discussion of volunteer firefighter remuneration (FIRE-2024-001)
• Confirming By-Law 07-24

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations. Council members may request to add items to a future committee agenda, and the public can speak to items as delegations.

• Durham Region report on 2023 North Durham Building Forum (Feb 6, 2024)
• Resolutions from multiple municipalities on volunteer firefighter tax credits and fire apparatus lifespan
• Resolutions supporting amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify 'employer' definition
• Resolutions regarding municipal financial stability and the AMO Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• City of Hamilton resolution supporting the Ontario Energy Board's decision to end the gas pipeline subsidy

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to elect a chairperson, adopt minutes, and hear a presentation on accessibility charging device stations. They will also review the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, discuss the multi-year accessibility plan, and consider input on a Durham Region Transit wayfinding app.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Presentation on accessibility charging device stations by Jeanette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator for the City of Clarington
• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Committee Review
• Durham Region Transit wayfinding app - seeking input

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review the 2024 budget guideline and target. Members will also discuss a study regarding on-farm diversified and agricultural-related uses. Additionally, the committee will address a lease extension request for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham Scout Hall.

• 2024 Budget Guideline and Target (FIN-2024-003)
• Study to Enable On-farm Diversified Uses and Agricultural-Related Uses (DEV-2024-006)
• Lease extension request from Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (CONF-2024-003)
• Delegation by Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham / Scout Hall Restoration Committee

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made; items may be added to future committee agendas if a Council member requests it. The package includes correspondence from Durham Region, other municipalities, and various organizations.

• Durham Region report on 2023 North Durham Building Business Forum
• City of Brantford letter on reliable and accessible public rail transit (CN Rail)
• Region of Peel resolution on Supreme Court appeal in Sudbury v. Ontario (Ministry of Labour)
• Town of South Bruce Peninsula support for review of social and economic prosperity
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates (Feb 2 and Feb 5)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to receive presentations and delegations, including one on housing by-laws and one from Invest Durham, and to consider several staff reports. Items on the consent agenda include additional work for the Lee House restoration, a report on Sunday gun hunting, the Growing North Durham Plan annual report, and a financial disclosure requirement. The meeting also includes a closed session and standard procedural items.

• Delegation from John Powell regarding housing by-laws
• Presentation from Durham Region Economic Development Division - Invest Durham
• COMS-2024-001 - Additional Work for Lee House Restoration Project
• DEV-2024-002 - Sunday Gun Hunting (with draft resolution)
• DEV-2024-003 - Growing North Durham Plan Annual Report

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, specifically a lease with the Port Perry Marina. The council will consider two confidential reports on the lease agreement, including an investigation of an inground fuel tank option, and will hear a delegation from the marina operator. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items related to the closed session and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session to discuss Port Perry Marina lease agreement (CONF-2024-001), deferred from January 15, 2024
• Closed session to discuss investigation of inground fuel tank option for Port Perry Marina (CONF-2024-002)
• Delegation from John Mackey, operator of Port Perry Marina, regarding the lease agreement
• Confirming By-Law 06-24

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It contains communications from the Region of Durham, various municipalities, and other organizations.

• Durham Region request to temporarily remove Highway 407 tolls
• Durham Region 2023 Annual Reports and 2024 Workplans for several committees
• City of Pickering resolutions regarding additional dwelling units and autism spectrum disorder funding
• Township of Ryerson resolution to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters
• Enbridge correspondence regarding natural gas in Ontario

Council Information Index

This agenda for the Scugog Council Information Index meeting on 2024-02-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, adopt previous minutes, and discuss business arising. Key agenda items include the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, secondary dwelling units, and a housing presentation information session. The meeting is open to the public and held electronically.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of 2023-11-09 minutes
• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Secondary Dwelling Units
• Housing Presentation - Information Session

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 30, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Council Meeting

Scugog Township Council meets January 29, 2024, with a closed session at 6:00 PM and open session at 6:30 PM at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. The open agenda includes presentations on the Scugog Council for the Arts 2023 results and Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options, plus a delegation from the Scugog Lake Stewards. Council will also consider reports on delegating consent granting authority and moving the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project forward, along with several by-laws including the 2024 fees and charges schedule.

• Presentation from Scugog Council for the Arts on 2023 program results and community impact
• Presentation and delegation on Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options
• DEV-2024-001: Delegation of Consent Granting Authority, with By-laws 03-24 and 04-24
• PWIS-2024-001: Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options to move project forward
• By-law 02-24: 2024 fees and charges for services and municipal property use

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. Items include letters from Durham Region about restoring Reaching Home funding, resolutions from other municipalities on volunteer firefighter tax credits and fire apparatus lifespan, and updates from local organizations.

• Durham Region correspondence re: Restoration of Reaching Home Funding (Jan 18, 2024)
• Resolutions from Greater Madawaska and Tay Township supporting Bill C-310 (volunteer firefighter tax credit)
• Prince Edward County resolution asking province to expand lifespan of fire apparatus
• Ministry of Transportation response to Township of Brock resolution re: Bradford Bypass
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce events update (Jan 22, 2024)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting. It includes letters and resolutions from other municipalities, provincial notices, and community updates. No decisions are made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Town of Whitby resolution requesting province to temporarily remove tolls on Highway 407 in Durham Region
• Ministry of Environment notice of draft proposed Certificate of Property Use for 13471 Lakeridge Road
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolutions on prohibiting criminals from municipal council and OHSA employer definition
• City of Mississauga notice of motion on Landlord and Tenants Board
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Development Charges Study and a delegation from the MG Society of Canada, and to review a capital closing report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed for public items.

• Delegation from Manley Lavender introducing the MG (Myasthenia Gravis) Society of Canada
• Presentation by Hemson Consulting on the Development Charges Study
• FIN-2024-002 - Capital Closing Report - 23C - November 30, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This Special Council Meeting will go directly into closed session, so the public portion is limited to procedural items. The main item is a closed-session discussion of a proposed or pending lease agreement with the Port Perry Marina, under the Municipal Act's land acquisition/disposition exemption. The open session will include a confirming by-law and routine procedural matters.

• Closed session discussion of Port Perry Marina lease agreement (CONF-2024-001)
• Confirming By-Law 01-24
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee elected Keith Williams as Chair and Michael Cascone as Vice Chair/Treasurer for 2024. Members discussed Durham Region Transit service capacity and the progress of the Scugog Business Program.

• Election of Keith Williams as Chair
• Election of Michael Cascone as Vice Chair/Treasurer
• Durham Region Transit presentation regarding ridership and On Demand service
• Scugog Business Program update including 72 completed interviews
• Welcome Wagon program planned for Fall 2024 launch

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for Council and the public. Items include a mayor's memo on electronic participation, a request from Wainfleet on cemetery administration, and a request to support an OHSA amendment. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Mayor's memo on electronic participation at Council and committee meetings
• Township of Wainfleet request re: cemetery transfer/abandonment administration support
• Township of Larder Lake request to support OHSA amendment clarifying 'employer' definition
• ROMA 2024 conference registration deadline January 15
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates and events

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee met to elect officers, approve minutes, and develop its 2024 work plan and budget. They discussed funding for a new exterior sign, a potential $8,000 budget request, and updates on tourism initiatives. The committee also heard reports on Durham Tourism, museum activities, and film/TV promotion.

• Elected Ross Lomas as Chair and Carey Nicholson as Vice Chair/Treasurer
• Approved minutes with amendment noting Northern Ramblers Car Show raised $2,000
• Discussed 2024 work plan and potential $8,000 budget request
• META4 exterior wall sign installation delayed to spring; 2023 funds may be used
• Queen and Water Streets reconstruction expected to begin August 2024

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on January 10, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt previous minutes, and hear a presentation from the Scugog Arts Council about a mural. They will also discuss the 2024 heritage grant process, Bill 23 matters, heritage permits, the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, and a request to name a street after the Griffen family. Outstanding items include heritage value statements for Prince Albert United Church and the Port Perry Fairgrounds.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Presentation by Scugog Arts Council on a mural by Marion Meyers
• 2024 heritage grant process and timeline
• Heritage street name request for Griffen family
• Heritage value statements for Prince Albert United Church (23 Jefferey Street) and Port Perry Fairgrounds

Heritage Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on January 9, 2024, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

CANCELLED - General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, in Scugog, ON, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information and is not a formal meeting. It contains communications from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations.

• Region of Durham resolution requesting provincial core funding for adult Autism Spectrum Disorder programs
• Township of Asphodel-Norwood resolution regarding rising municipal insurance costs
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates
• Association of Municipalities Ontario watchfile and conference information