From the Desk of Mayor Rawson & Council #8

06 February 2023

Winterama is fast approaching. You can find the schedule of events for the weekend online at www.winterama.ca. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Penetanguishene on Family Day Weekend, February 17-19, 2023! 

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, on the fourth Thursday of each month. 

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Upcoming Council Events

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Council Meeting. At this meeting, we will be holding a public meeting, regarding a zoning by-law amendment, for the removal of the (H) symbol for 284 Watson Road. Your comments and feedback are welcome in regards to this application.  

We will be recognizing several youth members of our community that have achieved great success both nationally and internationally. Several students from Burkevale School will be recognized for winning a national space competition along with the Penetang Flames U13 team for winning the International Silver Stick Tournament. 

Council will be reviewing and potentially adopting the Committee of the Whole Report from January 11, 2023.  

As well, the Special Committee of the Whole Report from January 25, 2023, and the budget summaries will be reviewed and potentially adopted.  

The Terms of Reference for the Town Dock Ad-Hoc Committee will be presented for council review. 

A motion will also be presented for councils consideration to strengthen our Freshwater Action Plan. As well as a notice of motion for councils consideration at our March meeting regarding the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS).  

Additionally, we have by-laws being presented to pass, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief, and a by-law to amend the zoning by-law in reference to the public meeting earlier in the evening.  

Following the Council meeting, council will convene as Committee of the Whole. The meeting agenda and how to participate can be found online: As a highlight Committee will be discussing:

  • Transportation & Environmental Services – Chair: Councillor Marchand 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Drinking Water Quality Management Meeting Minutes) 
  • Recreation & Community Services – Chair: Councillor Waters 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Fee Waiver Requests, Boat Slip Waitlist, Sledheads 4 Kids Guinness World Record Event) 
    • Ice Allocation Policy 
    • Ice User Group Agreements 
  • Planning & Development – Chair: Councillor Vadeboncoeur 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Monthly Municipal Law Enforcement Activity) 
  • Finance & Corporate Services – Chair: Councillor Desroches 
    • Consent Agenda Items (Letter from Tiny Township (Penetanguishene Library), 2022 Annual Water and Wastewater Write Offs, Communications and Social Media Activity Report, 2022 Property Taxes Report 
    • Allocation of Municipal Modernization Funds Update 
    • Swift Rural Broadband 
    • Post 2022 Accessibility Municipal Election Report 

As always, we welcome your participation and comments at this meeting. 

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. 

Past Week's Events 

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - Town of Penetanguishene Special Committee of the Whole Meeting.  Council reviewed Draft #4 of the Town Operating and Capital Budgets. Public feedback received were included in this draft presentation. With amendments made at this meeting, it is the intent to have our budget approved by council at our February 8th, 2023 Council Meeting. The following items were reviewed at this meeting: 

  • Draft #4 Operating Budget 
  • Draft #4 Capital Budget – 2023 & 2034 
  • 10 Year Capital Plan 
  • Estimated Reserves and Reserve Funds 
  • 10 Year Long Term Debt Summary 

Upcoming Events

75th Annual Winterama – Help Out With Winterama 

Visit our Winterama site to register, learn more and participate. 

If you have any questions or require further information or help, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Town of Penetanguishene Events and Recreation Coordinator at 705-549-7453 ext. 223 or events@penetanguishene.ca. 

County of Simcoe 

County Council approved the 2023 budget. You can see the County Budget Overview here.  

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

Register on or before March 10th to save with our Early Bird Fee. 

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

There are three walk-in registration dates: 

Tuesday March 7 Penetanguishene Arena 6:30 to 8:00 pm (Early Bird Fees Apply) 

Thursday March 9 North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 6:30 to 8:00 pm (Early Bird Fees Apply) 

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

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.    

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

Doug 

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