City of Pembroke Committee and Council Committee and Council Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation from the Renfrew County District School Board regarding board updates, strategic plans, and ongoing capital and accessibility projects. Key discussions included indigenous education initiatives, mental health support frameworks, positive staff attendance strategies, artificial intelligence integration, and various environmental literacy partnerships. Additionally, the committee discussed the collaboration on local transit services to improve co-op opportunities for students and the status of specialist high skills major programs.
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The committee reviewed a resident-led proposal to return Fraser Street to two-way traffic, directing staff to assess feasibility. They deliberated on a request from the Township of Laurentian Valley to ban off-road motorcycles on the Algonquin Trail. Additionally, the committee reviewed the unaudited 2025 financial results and recommendations for the allocation of the accumulated surplus. Updates to municipal user fees were also considered, with a proposal to link future fee adjustments to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Pembroke Council Council Meeting
The council discussed various operational, financial, and planning matters. Key topics included the award of tenders for the Quarry Road Extension and water reservoir system expansion, the approval of a municipal curbside waste collection contract, and the adoption of by-laws related to election resources, waterworks and sewage rates, and an agreement with the Township of Laurentian Valley. Furthermore, proclamations were made for various awareness weeks, reports were received on development charges, and staff were directed to explore relief programs for low-income residents regarding water and wastewater rates. Several items were addressed in closed session, specifically concerning land acquisition and legal matters.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Pembroke Special Council Meeting
The council meeting centered on the presentation of a 10-year water and wastewater rate study, as required by the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act. Key discussions involved the principle of full cost recovery, the evaluation of capital and operating costs for water systems, and the establishment of future rates based on consumption data and customer growth projections for the city and neighboring municipalities. Staff and consultants provided an overview of the financial planning required to ensure the continued delivery of safe water and effective treatment of sanitary sewage.
