– Planning brochures have been prepared by staff to help the public understand the steps involved in applying for variances, consents (property adjustments) and zoning amendments.

– Council has agreed to hire a consultant to work with the Six Mile Lake organizations to review Gross Floor Area limitations and conduct a survey of their residents.

– The 2017 Township budget was approved. The District of Muskoka budget should be approved next week.

– Staff will prepare a list of all the Township property leases for Council review.

– District staff presented the process involved if Council wished to pursue the installation of water and sewer in Honey Harbour. Costs may be prohibative.

– Voting in the upcoming 2018 Municipal Election in the Township will be by internet or telephone. There will be no more mail in ballets. Election results should almost be instantanious.

– A Phragmites (invasive plant species) Policy was approved. The Township program will be lead by Georgian Bay Forever who will manage the program and funding under approval by Council.

– The long awaited Macey Bay, OMB Hearing ended last week with their report expected in a few months. Meanwhile Council at its March meeting will be reviewing a list of consultants to peer view all the individual reports prepared for the site. Costs for these reviews are paid for by the developer.