From the Desk of Mayor Rawson & Council #11

11 April 2023

I hope everyone had an opportunity to enjoy time with family, friends and loved ones over the easter holiday weekend. Our local Penetang Flames competed in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Finals over the easter weekend, and went undefeated earning the championship for the U13 team. Congratulations to the entire team, the coaching staff, parents and supporters. I know there were many things to celebrate by the entire Penetang Flames association and teams that competed this year – thank you to everyone that made it all possible. 

Please Help Create Our 20-Year Plan 

Thank you for your contributions to our Community Strategic Plan survey. This will form part of our strategic planning exercise as we shape the future direction of our community.  

In addition, we will be holding a second Open House where you can share your thoughts and vision for the future.  

Date: April 18, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

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

UPCOMING COUNCIL EVENTS 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 @ 6:30pm - Town of Penetanguishene Special Council Meeting.  

Council will be convening into a closed session to discuss, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.  

  • Foundry Cove Marina – Request to Purchase of Water lot PL-2023-11 
  • Hindson Marina – Request to Purchase of Water lot PL-2023-09 

Council will begin a regularly scheduled council meeting at 7:00pm or immediately after this special closed meeting on April 12, 2023.  

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. 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Town of Penetanguishene Council Meeting.  

A public meeting under the planning act will be held in reference to a Plan of Subdivision Application (PEN-SUB-2023-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. Z.A. 3/2023) for 138 Robert Street East. Additionally, a public meeting under the planning act will be held regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. Z.A. 2/2023) 1056 Fuller Avenue.  

Your comments are welcome and will be received to be included in a future report. 

  • Council will be making a Cheque presentation to Community Reach – Transportation Linking Communities and Sistema Huronia Music Academy.  
  • Council will receive a presentation from Lakehead University.  
  • Matters for Consideration will include the Town Dock Advisory Committee. 
  • Council will review the presentation of the Committee of the Whole Report from March 8, 2023. 

 

  • 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 
  • 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 
  • 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 
  • Finance & Corporate Services – Chair: Councillor Desroches 
    • Consent Agenda Items (2022 Annual Remuneration Report for Council, Boards and Committees) 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, following Council Meeting - Town of Penetanguishene Committee of the Whole Meeting.  

Council Information Package (CIP) – You can find correspondence to council and the municipality within the CIP.  

Council will convene as Committee of the Whole.  

  • Transportation & Environmental Services – Chair: Councillor Marchand 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Notice of Public Information Centre – Payette Water System Secondary Water Supply, Midland Penetanguishene Transit Committee Meeting Minutes (Sept 2022), Electric Vehicle Usage Update) 
    • Harriet Street Reconstruction Tender 
    • Award of the 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender 
    • Penetanguishene Transit System – Seniors Transit Fares 
  • Recreation & Community Services – Chair: Councillor Waters 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Museum & Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes, Curling Club Drainage and Ice Melt) 
    • Dog Fencing Improvements 
  • Planning & Development – Chair: Councillor Vadeboncoeur 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes, Economic Advisory Committee Minutes, Monthly Municipal Law Enforcement Activity, 1st Quarter Planning and Community Development Department Update) 
    • Discovery Harbour License Agreement 
    • 2023 Heritage Tax Rebates 
  • Finance & Corporate Services – Chair: Councillor Desroches 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Police Services Board Meeting Minutes, Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan Update #5, Community Based Strategic Plan Update #2, Memo from Treasurer re: EDCNS) 
    • 2022 Capital Carry Forward Request and 2022 Draft Capital Taxation  
    • Adoption of 2023 Tax Rates 
    • 51 Dunlop Street Financial Update & Revised Internal Loan 

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. 

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. At this meeting committee will be receiving a presentation regarding the proposed UNESCO Georgian Bay GEOPARK. If you have heard anything about this GEOPARK or have an interest please attend to learn more. 

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) 

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Who to contact? 

  • Roads and Sewer After Hours Line – 705-527-8210 

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. 

Thank you, Meegwetch, Merci, on behalf of Council, 

Doug 

Mayor Doug Rawson

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