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SEPTEMBER 16 COUNCIL MEETING
Terry Fox Run: Mayor Evans encouraged people of all ages and abilities to participate in the September 20 run at Perkinsfield Park.
Orange Shirt Day: September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Township commemorated the event by recognizing it as Orange Shirt Day, in memory of Phyllis Webstad and all residential school survivors. Phyllis was a six-year-old who arrived at a residential school wearing an orange shirt, which was promptly taken away.
Committee Recruitment opened for the 2026-2030 Council term; deadline November 6.
Township of Tiny Citizen Awards: nominations for 2026 are open until January 5, 2027.
TTAC update: Director Leitch advised that mass timber construction is complete; interior framing 75% complete; roof membrane almost complete; and civil works underway.
By-laws: the following by-laws were all passed and enacted unanimously: By-law 26-041 to establish regulations for using ATVs, SxS and UTVs on municipally assumed roads for a trial period ending November 30, 2027 • By-law 26-045 to set Council remuneration • 15 by-laws to designated properties as being of cultural heritage value and interest.
Staff Reports:
Chassis Frame Rail Replacement for Fire Tanker 3: Fire and Emergency Services recommends funding the replacement by reallocating surplus from prior acquisitions completed under budget. Adopted unanimously.
Telecommunication Tower Siting and Consultation: Planning and Development recommends writing to Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada with Township concerns about proposed federal process changes. “The proposed changes appear to largely benefit tower proponents at the expense of Township and public involvement.” The changes include new limits to consultations and fewer siting obligations for tower proponents. Council will review the letter. Deadline for submission: September 21.
Plow Turnaround Areas: Public Works recommends a phased development of turnaround areas on Township roads. Adopted unanimously.
SEPTEMBER 16 CoW MEETING
Labatte House: the Heritage Advisory Committee advised the Métis Nation of Ontario has entered agreement to purchase the building and acquire a site in Tiny to relocate the building. Staff were directed to remove the property from the Municipal Heritage Register, enabling removal from its current location.
Youth Transportation Availability: the Youth Advisory Committee requested that the Township explore opportunities to improve availability for youth. Council referred the matter back to the committee for further consideration.
Staff reports:
Building permit values: the Planning Department reports that the total value of permits in the first half of 2026 is three times greater than the same period in 2025.
Extension of Dorion Road: Public Works requests proceeding with a feasibility study based on costs being fully funded and shared by three petitioning property owners. Council directed staff to proceed.
Community Centre Lane: Public Works requests stripping failed pavement and returning the lane to a gravel surface on a trial basis, to be evaluated in 2027. Council directed staff to proceed.
Balm Beach Water Filling Station: Public Works Report requests modifying the water filling station to withstand winter conditions. Council directed staff to proceed.
Communications:
- a letter from Donna Wilson requesting a ban on sports balls at Balm Beach was received for information
- a letter from Domenic and Mary Laconte opposing a proposed boat launch next to their property. Staff was directed to advise the Sandcastle Community Association that any shoreline work must be in compliance with the Interim Control Bylaw and the Dynamic Beach Bylaw.
SEPTEMBER 22 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
In the matter of the Municipal Heritage Register for Labatte House, a listed property on 89 West Shore Drive in Thunder Beach, it was resolved that 1) the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the Notice of Intent to Demolish or Remove be received and that no action be taken under the Ontario Heritage Act at this time, and 2) that the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council that staff be directed to remove the property from the Municipal Heritage Register, thereby enabling the removal. Adopted unanimously. The Métis Nation of Ontario has agreed to purchase the building and relocate it on a site in Tiny still to be acquired.