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Skeleton Lake island property owners ask the Township for help with mainland parking. General/Finance Committee members request more time before recommending approval of the 2022 Draft Budget to Council. Port Carling and Bala Community Improvement Plans adopted by Council. Township vaccination policy for COVID-19 adopted. Two new building inspectors appointed. Official Plan Amendment No 56 ~ Minett adopted by the Township and forwarded to the District for their approval. Draft Site Alteration By-Law increases fines to the maximum allowed under the Municipal Act for violations. In a recorded vote of 6 to 4, Planning Committee recommends to Council approval of a Race Boat Museum and Event Centre (Algonquin International Corporation).  -  Read more about Township Watch - December 2021

The Ratepayers comment on the Township' Official Plan - Draft 2  -  Read more about Ratepayers Comments on TML Official Plan Update V2.

The Ratepayers comment on the Township's 2022 Draft Budget  -  Read more about Ratepayers Comments on TML Draft Budget - 2022

Following multiple budget meetings, public input is to be received on a net levy increase of 6.6% over the 2021 Township budget on November 30th. The Muskoka Lakes Public Library continues to offer services during COVID 19. General/Finance Committee votes to rehabilitate Burgess 1 Dam and power generator. Public request for ice in the Bala arena received a position outcome. Although Township Community Centres may re-open Township staff must be present to confirm vaccination status and supervise events. No Parking on Beaumaris Road reinstated. Township hires a new building inspector. Community Improvement Plans for Bala and Port Carling receive support from the Planning Committee. Township to review seven by-laws including site alteration and tree preservation by-laws.  -  Read more about Township Watch - November 2021

Bala Falls Bridge design is to be Option 2. Director of Legislative Services retiring after 34 years. New Director of Legislative Services hired. Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Muskoka Lakes Museum, Walker’s Point Community Library and Milford Bay Community Library make budget requests. On street parking to be reviewed in Official Plan and Transportation Projects, while parking by-law and signage on Beaumaris Road to be aligned. Township receives clean 2020 audit review. Integrity Commissioner provides annual report to Committing including complaints received. Options for Burgess 1 Dam presented to Council. Township seeks public input on new on site sewage system draft policy. Enforcement policy and procedure manual presented to the Planning Committee who put forward by-laws to be reviewed. Township seeking input on draft fireworks by-law.  -  Read more about Township Watch - October 2021

The Ratepayers comment on the 2022 proposed budget process  -  Read more about Ratepayers' Comments on 2022 Budget Process

Concerns regarding illegal activities, accumulation of garbage and failing infrastructure of the Torrance Barrens and Hardy Lake Parks prompt the Muskoka Ratepayers to write Minister Yurek. Upon receipt, a reply from Minister Yurek, it will be added  -  Read more about Letter to Ministry of the Environment - Torrance Barrens

Have something to say? Want to tell Council what you think? Here's how.  -  Read more about Delegating at Council

A set of suggestions to live by  -  Read more about Muskoka Etiquette