From the Desk of Mayor Rawson & Council #10

21 March 2023

Spring has sprung and everyone is getting excited about all the great things that come with the changing of seasons. We have a couple council and committee meetings in the next couple of weeks and I hope we can have your participation.  

Please Help Create Our 20 Year Plan 

To make impactful decisions about the future of Penetanguishene and provide the resources needed by our community, the Town of Penetanguishene is undertaking a 20 Year Community-Based Strategic Plan. Through this Strategic Plan the Town aims to continue to build on its existing assets to become a fully integrated community of choice for residents, businesses, and visitors by emphasizing the high quality of life found locally. 

As part of the consultation process, we are reaching out to the community. Your views and opinions are important and will provide us with valuable insight into Penetanguishene. 

Online Survey: We ask you to please provide your input by completing a six-question survey. All responses will be kept anonymous and confidential. To complete the online survey, visit: Community-Based Strategic Plan Survey 

Hard copies of the survey are available at all Town facilities. The survey will close on April 3, 2023.  

In addition, we will have a couple Open Houses where you can share your thoughts with our vision for the future. Please try to attend and let others know abou these sessions.  

In-Person Open Houses: 

Date: March 29, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

Location: Townhall, Council Chambers, 10 Robert Street West Penetanguishene, ON 

Date: April 18, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

Location: Penetanguishene Arena, Brian Orser Hall, 61 Maria Street, Penetanguishene, ON

UPCOMING COUNCIL EVENTS 

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Special Council Meeting. At this meeting we will be moving into a closed session to discuss: Human Resources Matter.  

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. 

Committee of the Whole will be receiving a presentation to bring council up to date with the background feasibilty, public consultation, arena recreation consultation study completed and presented fall 2022. The intent will be to update our council on the work and background study up to this date regarding 51 Dunlop Street and next steps. Following this presentation committee will be discussing our current procedure by-law and any recommended revisions.  

Thursday, March 30th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. 

Committee of the Whole will be receiving a presentation regardin the Huronia Airport Commission. This is a combined public information meeting with the Township of Tiny and Town of Midland. Following the presentation we will be moving into our own respective committee meetings to discuss this matter.  

If you want to review the agenda, you can find it here, or you can watch the Council Meeting live on the Town’s YouTube channel. As always, we welcome your participation and comments at all of our meetings. 

PAST MONTHS EVENTS 

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Council Meeting.  

A presentation was made by the South Georgian Bay OPP regarding our year end report for 2022. Council also discussed:   

  • Community Based Strategic Plan – Steering Committee 
  • Champlain Shores – Initial Acceptance of Municipal Works on Fox Street 
  • Safe Restart Agreement – Phase 4 Transit Funding for 2022 
  • Motion regarding Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) 
  • Council also adopted the Committee of the Whole Report from – February 8, 2023 
  • Council adopted several new by-laws: 
  • Agreement with North Simcoe Girls Hockey Association 
  • Agreement with Penetanguishene Jr “C”  Hockey Club 
  • Agreement with Penetanguishene Minor Hockey Club 
  • Agreement with Penetanguishene Skating Club 

Following the Council meeting, council convened as Committee of the Whole. Committee had a lengthy discussion on several items, some items were deferred after adjournment.  

  • Transportation & Environmental Services – Chair: Councillor Marchand 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Midland Penetanguishene Transit Ridership Quarterly Update; Ojibwa Landing Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment – Project Update) 
    • St. Andrews Village Development Pre-Servicing Agreement Subdivision Bond 
    • Chatham Street Change Orders 
  • Recreation & Community Services – Chair: Councillor Waters 
    • Consent Agenda Items (County Road 93 Entrance Sign; Museum Membership Partnership; Museum & Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes) 
    • Ganaraska Hiking Trail - deferred 
    • Bee City Canada 
    • Great Lakes Local Action Fund - Naturalization Project 
    • Georgian Queen Agreement 2023-2027 - deferred 
    • Friends of the Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame - deferred 
  • Planning & Development – Chair: Councillor Vadeboncoeur
    • Consent Agenda Items (Complete Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. PEN-SUB-2023-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z.A. 3/2023 – 138 Robert Street East; Short Term Rental Licensing and Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law Update; Complete Application for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z.A. 2/2023 – 1056 Fuller Avenue; Heritage Act and Heritage Register Update; Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes; Monthly Municipal Law Enforcement Activity; OLT Decision New Zoning By-law 2022-17) 
    • Proposed amendment to Littering By-law 2012-13 
    • Proposed By-law permitting the use of All Terrain Vehicles on municipal roadways 
    • Terms of Reference – Town Dock Technical Advisory Committee of Council 
    • Parkland Dedication By-law 
  • Finance & Corporate Services – Chair: Councillor Desroches
    • Consent Agenda Items (2022 Annual Remuneration Report for Council, Boards and Committees)

 

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS 

How to keep up to date with Community Events 

You can find community events on the town's website by visiting the Community Calendar. Subscribe to ensure you never miss an event. You can also submit any community events you would like to share with the community. 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION 

Ball Hockey Registration is Open 

Registration is this week, Register Now!! 

Registration is now open for the 2023 Penetang Midland Minor Ball Hockey League Season. 

Register by visiting the website --> www.pmmbhl.ca  

Thursday, March 23 Penetanguishene Arena 6:30 to 8:00 pm (Regular Registration Fees Apply) 

Please help spread the word about this communication and encourage others to subscribe. We have placed this newsletter throughout the community (arena, town hall, library) and are open to other sources. A summary of the month will be shared in the Midland Mirror, the fourth Thursday of each month. 

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Who to contact? 

If you or someone you know has difficulty figuring out where to turn for help or want to learn about available resources, I encourage you to call 2-1-1. This free community service will help you find the right resources in our community.    

If you have any questions you would like answered, please email us at askus@penetanguishene.ca - I will be doing a regular question-and-answer period with Rogers local TV as well as the Midland Mirror and Midland Today papers. Ask your questions to ensure we can keep you updated on what is important to you. 

 

 

Mayor Doug Rawson

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