Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Council News

You have likely heard someone express that the Municipality is slow to respond to an inquiry from a resident, if they respond at all. Perhaps you have experienced a longer than expected wait for a response from the Municipality yourself. In an era of immediate communication from email to apps, many have come to expect instant responses, and when they don't receive the speed of service that they expect, people can often turn to social media to share their experience. Meaford...
Over the course of two full days of budget discussions held on February 24 and March 1, Meaford's council managed to bring the required rate increase for 2023 down from 7.1 percent as presented in the draft budgets to roughly 4.5 percent, which will mean a blended rate increase of 3.2 percent in 2023 for Meaford ratepayers. The increase, should it remain unchanged by the time council is expected to vote on the budgets on March 27, will cost the...

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Council Votes in Favour of Motion Offering Conditional Support For Pumped Storage Proposal

Meaford's council has voted 5-2 in favour of a motion brought forward by Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney, that expresses conditional support for the controversial...

Council Approves Updated Recreation Fund Policy With Increase in Income Cutoff

Meaford's council has voted in favour of an updated recreation policy that will offer an increased funding cap along with increased eligibility. The motion, given...

Draft Budgets Presented to Council

Municipal budget season is underway for Meaford's council after the draft budgets for 2023 were presented to councillors on Monday, January 30. CAO Rob Armstrong...

Council Wants More For Property Sought by Developer

A small piece of land was cause for significant discussion in Meaford's council chamber on Monday, January 16, with council ultimately deciding that if...

Mayor’s Levee Rescheduled For January 29

The rescheduled date for the Mayor’s Levee is Sunday, January 29, 2023. The public, Council and staff are invited to attend. Drop by the...

Mayor’s Levee Postponed

Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Mayor’s Levee that is scheduled for Sunday January 8, 2023 will be postponed. Please stay tuned for a new...

You’re Invited to the Mayor’s Levee

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Mayor Ross Kentner will be hosting the Mayor’s Levee, and the public, Council and staff are invited to attend....

Council Directs Staff to Submit Expression of Interest For Former School Track Property

Meaford's council has given direction to municipal staff to submit an expression of interest to purchase the former Georgian Bay Community School track property. The...

Municipality & Skydev Come to Agreement at Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal

The Municipality of Meaford has come to an agreement with developer Skydev relating to their mixed use development proposal for the former Stanley Knight...

Municipality Seeking Your Input on the Lakeview Cemetery Master Plan

The Municipality of Meaford is currently developing a new strategic master plan for Lakeview Cemetery. This master plan will provide an overall vision for...