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OCTOBER 7 REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
Mayor Evans (Chair), Deputy Mayor Miskimins, Councillors Brunelle, Helowka and Walma were in attendance.
Announcements & Presentations
– Mayor Evans recognized several Township staff for milestone years of service.
– Committee Recruitment for the 2026-2030 Term of Council Now Open!
– Township of Tiny Citizen Awards – Nominations for 2026 are Open until January 5, 2027.
– New Administration Centre – progressing well, concrete floors being poured and weather proofing wrap being installed.
Matters for Consideration
A staff recommendation that Centre Beach Road be returned to gravel for the upcoming winter with the intent to resurface in 2027 was adopted unanimously.
OCTOBER 7 CoW MEETING
Reports of Consultants or Third Parties
Rebecca MacDonald – Pahapill and Associates Chartered Accountants presented (virtually) the Township of Tiny Draft Consolidated Financial Statements for 2025 which was received.
Jamie Robinson of MHBC Planning provided a report on the Sawlog Point Zoning Bylaw Amendment Next Steps Report which was received. Upon discussion, it was evident that the Committee was not inclined to rezone the portions of the site identified for residential development at this time, however the majority did wish to rezone the lands designated for public open space including the waterfront lands. Accordingly, the following was moved by Mayor Evans and seconded by Councillor Walma that the report from Jamie Robinson of MHBC; Sawlog Point Zoning By-law Amendment Next Steps be received; and that a by-law to rezone the public waterfront and trail lands as shown on the concept plan be brought back to the October 21, 2026 meeting for consideration; and that staff be directed to have a peer review of the Environmental Impact Study completed by the Severn Sound Environmental Association; and that consideration of the rezoning of a portion of the lands to Shoreline Residential be deferred.
Tiny Township Events and Charities Committee Resolution
Upon discussion, and final amendment the following was recommended that the total 2026 Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament proceeds be allocated to the approved charities as follows: Angels with Backpacks $2,399.01; BGC North Simcoe $5,697.65; Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe $3,998.35; CLH Foundation $1,999.18; We are the Villagers $3,198.68; Midland Public Library $799.67; Gateway for Learning $3,998.35; Sistema Huronia Music Academy $1,999.18; Georgian Bay Food Network $2,399.01; Quest Art School + Gallery $1,599.39; Elmvale Community Church $1,599.34. TOTAL $29,687.81
Public Comment
Rob Panasiuk highlighted the debt servicing and borrowing parameters outlined in the draft audited financial statements and expressed concerns related to Note 6 (Part A).
Sebastian Basualto requested Council consider a conservation easement for the Sawlog Bay property to ensure its protection in the future and provided examples of other municipalities that have utilized the same approach. He requested clarification on the deferral of the rezoning and if that could facilitate this type of approach.
Bob Orb raised questions related to the purchase of property at Sawlog Bay and noted the importance of Council answering questions raised by the public.
Karen Zulynik noted the draft audited financial statements related to payroll costs and the distribution of the increase; she noted her desire to see a line-by-line breakdown of protective services expenses and how much staffing costs associated with capital projects are being deferred to the project loan.
Tim Tulley raised questions related to the Sawlog Bay property and noted the need to review impacts on the wetlands and other features and requested clarification related to the future steps for the decision-making process.
OCTOBER 21 REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL (VIRTUAL) Mayor Evans (Chair), Deputy Mayor Miskimins, Councillors Brunelle, Helowka and Walma were in attendance.
Announcements & Presentations
– The TTAC is progressing well, concrete floors being poured, and weather proofing wrap essentially complete and final electrical power ready by mid-November.
– Toanche Pavillion nearly complete and ready for natural ice this season.
– There have been reports of waterfowl die-off caused by botulism poisoning in the shoreline area mostly from Jackson Point south. The Township will deal with Township owned property and private property owners are requested to deal with their own property and place retrieved birds in double garbage bags and notify the Township so that they may be picked. Instructions are available on the Township website.
Public Comment
Sebastian Basualto requested Council consider a conservation easement for the Sawlog Bay property to ensure its protection in the future and asked several thoughtful and constructive questions for Council’s consideration.
Matters for Consideration
Council considered and debated a staff recommendation following direction of the Committee of the Whole to rezone a portion of the Township owned Sawlog Bay lands being the beach and the trail to Open Space. No change in the zoning of the lands identified for future developed was provided. The motion was adopted by a vote of 4 to 1. (Councillor Brunelle opposed)
New Business
Council discussed the proposal by Councillor Walma to increase the contribution to the Georgian Bay General Hospital from $20,000 to $30,000 annually. Staff was directed to include such provision for consideration in the 2027 budget deliberations.
Since it was the final meeting of Council prior to the election, the Mayor, each member of Council and CAO Lamb all expressed gratitude and made personal reflective comments.