– Council debated the merits of a zoning request for an oversize cottage on Six Mile Lake (SML) (365 sq. m. versus the Official Plan limit of 275 sq. m.). In addition, there were also requests for an oversize bunky, front yard setback and lot coverage. In the end, the proponent requested a deferral to consider all of Council’s concerns.
– the next day the Committee of the Whole agreed to a freeze on further requests for oversize cottages on SML for one year, through an Interim By-law, to assess future control options.
– a Charitable Tax Receipt for $57,500 was provided to the owner of the 1933 cottage of the famous Canada painter David Milne. There are plans to move the cottage from SML to the historical site near the Bressette House in Port Severn. It is hoped to use the cottage as an outlet for local artists.
– an updated Council Code of Conduct, prepared by our Integrity Commissioner, was approved.
– Bill Demkiw made a presentation of thanking Council and staff for all the community assistance in MacTier over the last year including paved shoulders into MacTier form Lake Joseph Road, gazebo and rubber handicap mats at Stewart Beach, landscaping behind the LCBO and participation of local Councillors on their Community Events Committee.
– the 2017 Budget process has begun with Councillor and a public survey results, staff reports and public input scheduled for Oct. 12
– a few Councillors will be working with staff to consider improvements to our Noise By-law such as excessive neighbour party noise.
– District Council members and staff provided a presentation on District Community Services – housing, social assistance, child care, Health Centres, transportation, etc. It is the biggest District Dept, with over 300 employees.

Enjoy the Fall colours

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