This month, General Committee is hearing on a variety of topics including updates on the Strategic Successes and a Corporate Action Plan, By-Law Amendments and Changes as well as an Annual Report from Muskoka Heritage Place. Here are some of this month’s topics:
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The Town-Owned Lands Working Group reports on their mandate to categorize all Town-Owned lands and determine any surplus land that could be developed or sold. The report seeks approval from Committee to adopt the recommendations within.
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Staff are seeking approval to dissolve the Licensing Committee and replace it with an Appeals Committee. This committee would hear appeals on licensing matters and certain other by-laws.
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Committee will address housekeeping amendments to several by-laws including: Short Term Rental Accommodation By-law, Vehicle for Hire By-law, and the Business Licensing By-law. The recommendation will aim to provide better clarity and are for administration and enforcement purposes.
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Committee will hear an overview of the support provided in 2024 to local community groups and partners through existing agreements and the Community Financial Requests program.
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Committee will hear a Mid-Term Council Report on the key strategic accomplishments completed and/or finalized during this term of Council.
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Staff request approval for the 2026 Municipal Election voting method of internet and telephone voting.
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Staff seek direction to begin the process of transferring legal ownership of 5 inactive cemeteries and one active cemetery that are currently maintained by the Town.
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Staff seek approval of a Corporate Action Plan which aims to consolidate a list of projects from various action and implementation plans to address the Town’s Strategic Plan goals.
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Committee will hear the 2024 Muskoka Heritage Place Annual Report. Highlights include: total visitors of 22,988, a 3.4% increase in visitation from 2023 and the highest historical visitation, as well as new programming and increases in revenue.
Want to learn more? Join us in person or livestream the meeting at Huntsville.ca on January 29. For the full list of topics and more information, read the meeting agenda on Huntsville.ca.