Announcements

Sign bylaw variance request

Matthew Somerville of Planscape made a deputation to council.

Gravenhurst-based Provincial Open Water Swimming Championships reports successful event

Al Shaw, representing the Provincial Open Water Swimming Championships, appeared before council.

Council reviews hybrid meeting policy practices 

Autumn Smith of TimberBeast Productions made a presentation to council.

Smith is TimberBeast’s artistic director and executive director.

Hannah Lin, executive director of YWCA Muskoka, made a presentation to council.

Lin provided an overview of the organization and the services it provides.

Council received a presentation on the Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan exercise the Gravenhurst Fire Department is conducting.

The town has retained The Loomex Group as consultants for the project.

The Town of Bracebridge, Town of Gravenhurst, Township of Georgian Bay, Town of Huntsville, Township of Lake of Bays and Township of Muskoka Lakes have joined forces on yet another collaborative project - the development and release of an RFP for a Muskoka Joint Area Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Climate Change Mitigation Plan.  

Council congratulated Kayla Thibeault, director of legislative services and clerk for the Town of Gravenhurst, on receiving her Accredited Ontario Municipal Clerk (AOMC) designation. The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario says the accreditation certifies a clerk on their education, experience, and professional contributions.

In accordance with the requirements for Schedule B projects of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, the Town will present study material for public review commencing the week of May 22^nd, 2023, which includes the recommended solution.

Council received two deputations on Tuesday. One was regarding residents’ concerns about the Starboard proposal. The other presentation was about blasting concerns near Lookout Park. The blasting took place last year.