– The Township will be assuming responsibility for accessibility beach mats (Mobi-mats) being purchased, through local MacTier fund raising, for the Stewart Lake beach that will allow handle cap movement around the site.
– Council re-confirmed their support for Canada 150 funding this year of $2,500/Ward plus $2.500 for a Township Gala at Delewana on July 2017.
– The 3 Townships of GB, Muskoka Lakes and Lake of Bays will continue to fund a consultant to lobby the Province to make changes to the Police Act that will allow each Municipality to control OPP services. Presently we are subsidizing the 3 big Muskoka towns through the District.
– An updated Council Procedural Policy was approved which will allow 3 delegations/month instead of two.
– Those interested in purchasing Township road allowances or shore road allowances will have to file an application with full payment before being assessed by Council.
– There are 12 trailer sites in the Township containing a total of 677 trailers of which we only collect about $29K in Township taxes. Taxes rates are set by MPAC.
– Staff will be reviewing free public parking at a number of boat launch sites which are becoming increasingly utilized (Port Severn, Six Mile Lake and Go Home Lake). Should we expand and/or charge a parking fee?
– Nets will be hung inside the covered rink in Port Severn to eliminate a bird dropping problem.
– With the help of our Integrity Commissioner, the Council Code of Conduct is being updated to clarify a number definitions, public filing procedures and council compliance.

Enjoy the Summer and Stay Safe

Paul M. Wiancko
Six Mile Lake
Township of Georgian Bay
705-730-9133
paul.wiancko@gmail.com