Marmora and Lake meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Marmora and Lake council to weigh $166K loader loan, Gemm Lane zoning changes

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake has several items on the table from recent council meetings, though no decisions have been published yet. The most consequential item is a proposed $166,334.98 loan to buy a landfill track loader, along with zoning amendments for two properties on Gemm Lane. All three meetings were held in late July and early August, but minutes have not yet been released, so the outcomes are pending.

Council to consider borrowing for landfill equipment

At its Aug. 4 council meeting, the municipality was scheduled to debate Bylaw 2026-48, which would authorize borrowing $166,334.98 for a Landfill Track Loader. The same meeting included a 2025 financial audit planning report from Baker Tilly KDN LLP, and a proposal to establish a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 (Bylaw 2026-53). Council also planned to grant permission for Southeast Public Health to conduct larviciding for West Nile virus prevention, and to hold a closed session regarding Fire Chief recruitment.

Zoning changes proposed for Gemm Lane

At the Aug. 4 planning meeting, council was set to hold public hearings on two zoning bylaw amendments tied to Consent to Sever File No. B7/26. The proposals would rezone 150 Gemm Lane to Limited Service Residential Zone No. 11 (LSR-11) and 149 Gemm Lane to Limited Service Residential Zone No. 12 (LSR-12), under Bylaws 2026-50P and 2026-51P respectively. The meeting also included a confirming bylaw (2026-52P) to adopt the proceedings.

Closed session on transportation manager

A special council meeting on July 30 was limited to a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters and labour relations related to Transportation Services Manager applications. No other substantive business was conducted in open session, aside from a confirming bylaw (2026-52) to adopt the meeting's proceedings.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the municipality's official agenda page for future notices.

Marmora and Lake Agendas Outline Insurance Renewal, Zoning Requests, and Council Appointment

Recent Marmora and Lake council and committee agendas outline several consequential items, including a proposed insurance renewal, zoning applications, and a council appointment. However, minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, meaning the outcomes of these agenda items are not yet available in the public record.

Council Meeting (July 7)

The July 7 council meeting agenda included a delegation on the 2026/2027 insurance renewal. The agenda proposed total premiums rising from $208,823 to $227,291, with the property premium increasing 8.8% to $112,360. A recommendation to increase the cyber liability limit to $2 million, which would add $2,275 to the premium, was also listed.

The agenda also included the appointment of Bernie Donaldson to fill a council vacancy for the remainder of the term, and the approval of an updated job description to recruit a Manager of Transportation Services. Bylaw 2026-45, amending committee appointments, was scheduled for consideration.

Planning Meeting (July 7)

The Planning Committee agenda for July 7 included several zoning amendments and land severance requests. Key items were a zoning amendment for a semi-detached dwelling on Bursthall Street proposed by Habitat for Humanity, and the rezoning of 783 Station Road from Recreational/Resort Commercial to Rural Residential.

The agenda also listed severance applications for 1026 Twin Sister Lakes Road, which included $1,200 in parkland fees, as well as severance and rezoning for Station Road and Centre Line Road properties. A part lot control exemption for the Bursthall Street property was also scheduled for discussion.

Special Council Meeting (July 13)

A special council meeting was scheduled for July 13 to convene in a closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations, specifically Fire Chief interviews. The agenda indicated council would reconvene in open session to confirm the meeting proceedings via Bylaw 2026-47.

Economic Development Advisory Committee (July 15)

The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) met on July 15 to review Round 2 results of the EDAC Local Business Survey. The agenda also included discussions on an ambassador program, business owner engagement updates, and the introduction of new members and the Community Development & Communications Officer.

Coming up

There are no meetings scheduled in the next 14 days.

Marmora and Lake council set to weigh insurance renewal, zoning applications, and fire chief interviews

Marmora and Lake council has a busy stretch ahead, with insurance costs, land-use decisions, and the ongoing search for a fire chief all on the agenda. Because minutes from the most recent meetings have not yet been published, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

Insurance renewal on the table

At the July 7 council meeting, council was scheduled to hear a delegation on the 2026/2027 insurance renewal. The agenda shows total premiums proposed to rise from $208,823 to $227,291, with the property premium increasing 8.8% to $112,360.

The agenda also included a recommendation to raise the cyber liability limit to $2 million, at an additional premium of $2,275, and to implement a user facility insurance program.

Council vacancy and staffing

The July 7 agenda listed the appointment of Bernie Donaldson to fill a council vacancy for the remainder of the term. Council was also asked to approve an updated job description and authorize recruitment for a Manager of Transportation Services.

A bylaw numbered 2026-45 was scheduled to amend committee appointments.

Planning items: Bursthall Street, Station Road, severances

A July 7 planning meeting was set to consider several zoning and severance applications:

• A zoning amendment for a semi-detached dwelling on Bursthall Street, associated with Habitat for Humanity, along with a part lot control exemption for the same property.
• Rezoning of 783 Station Road from Recreational/Resort Commercial to Rural Residential.
• Severance applications for 1026 Twin Sister Lakes Road, with $1,200 in parkland fees noted on the agenda.
• Severance and rezoning for Station Road and Centre Line Road properties.

No decisions are confirmed in the available records; minutes have not been published.

Fire chief search continues

A special council meeting on June 30 was scheduled to enter closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d) to discuss fire chief applications and other personnel matters, then reconvene to pass a confirming bylaw.

Another special meeting is set for July 13, with a closed session to discuss fire chief interviews. Council is then scheduled to reconvene in open session and confirm proceedings through Bylaw 2026-47.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Special Council Meeting:** Closed session on fire chief interviews, followed by open session and Bylaw 2026-47 to confirm proceedings.
• **July 15 — Economic Development Advisory Committee:** Review of Round 2 local business survey results, discussion of an ambassador program, business owner engagement updates, and introduction of the Community Development & Communications Officer.

Residents should note that all recent meeting records listed here are agendas only; confirmed decisions, vote tallies, and any adopted bylaws will be available once the minutes are published.

Marmora and Lake Council to weigh 8.8% property insurance hike, appoint new councillor July 7

Marmora and Lake Council’s June 30 special meeting focused on fire chief applications behind closed doors, but the most consequential items on the horizon are a proposed 8.8% increase to property insurance premiums and the appointment of a new councillor, both set for the July 7 council meeting.

Recent meeting: June 30 special council

Council met in a special session on June 30 and immediately went into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss fire chief applications and other personnel matters. After the closed session, council reconvened and passed a confirming bylaw to formalize any decisions made. Minutes have not yet been published, so the specific outcome of the fire chief discussion is not available.

Upcoming July 7 meetings: two sessions, key decisions

The July 7 planning meeting will consider several zoning changes and land severance applications. Among them:

• A zoning amendment to allow a semi-detached dwelling on Bursthall Street, proposed by Habitat for Humanity.
• Rezoning of 783 Station Road from Recreational/Resort Commercial to Rural Residential.
• Two severance applications for 1026 Twin Sister Lakes Road, each with a $1,200 parkland fee.
• Severance and rezoning requests for properties on Station Road and Centre Line Road.
• A part lot control exemption for the Bursthall Street property.

The planning meeting is followed by a regular council meeting, where several significant items are on the agenda:

• **Insurance renewal:** The municipality’s total property and liability premium is recommended to rise from $208,823 to $227,291, an 8.8% increase for property coverage (to $112,360). A report also recommends raising the cyber liability limit to $2 million at an additional premium of $2,275, and implementing a user facility insurance program.
• **Appointment of councillor:** Bernie Donaldson is recommended to fill the vacant council seat for the remainder of the term.
• **Staff recruitment:** Council is asked to approve an updated job description and authorize recruitment for a Manager of Transportation Services.
• **Committee appointments:** Bylaw 2026-45 would amend current committee assignments.

Coming up

• **July 7, 2026** – Planning Meeting (time TBD) and Council Meeting (time TBD). Both are open to the public. Agendas are available on the municipality’s website.

All decisions from the July 7 meetings will be reported in a future roundup.