2024 Budget Book

Nov 12, 2023 | Budget, Uncategorized

The draft budget calls for a municipal tax increase of 5.49% which is higher than what I was hoping for but I can’t claim surprise as previous years have been very tight and I was aware that new spending could not be avoided forever.  I am still working to fully...

Green Standards in the Ontario Building Code

Nov 10, 2023 | Climate Action, Developments, Miscellaneous

On November 13 Council agenda there is my motion, seconded by Councillor Asselstine, asking the Province to expedite energy performance green building standard amendments to the Ontario Building Code (OBC). Without these amendments we can only encourage and not...

Water and Wastewater Rates for 2024

Nov 10, 2023 | Budget

On November 13 Council agenda there is the recommendation for water and wastewater rates in 2024. As a portion of the rate is variable the magnitude on each user varies according to their consumption but for the average usage the increase on the blended rate (water...

Refusal on 10th Concession

Nov 10, 2023 | Policies, Masterplans

On November 13 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a zoning application for a property on 10th concession to enable a second dwelling for farm help; specifically, concept was to build a large (910 sq m or 10,000 sq ft) house and convert the...

2024 Budget

Nov 9, 2023 | Budget

Budget consultations have started. There are several ways to provide feedback, ask questions:  attend the open house Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Municipal Centre, attend the Council meetings when budget is on the agenda, contact the Treasurer.  See details here.  To...