The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane Regular Council Meeting
The council discussed the naming of the Lilibelle Lake Bridge as the George Struyk Bridge, deciding to set aside the municipal naming policy to facilitate this dedication. Presentations were received from the Chief Financial Officer regarding the 2025 year-end budget variance report and the cash flow outlook. Council authorized a cost-sharing agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Concession 12 & 1 Bridge Replacement Project. Additionally, the council passed by-laws to adopt a budget and financial reporting policy, enter into a transportation agreement, and finalize a purchase and sale agreement. The session concluded with a review of council accomplishments for the 2022-2026 term.
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Corporation Of The Town Of Cochrane Regular Council Meeting
The Council addressed several items, including authorization for officials to manage Canada Revenue Agency accounts and updates on forensic and 2025 audit processes. Staff reports led to approvals for an updated Budget and Financial Reporting Policy, the appointment of members to the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee, and a directive to refine the design for a proposed roundabout. The Council also awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of winter sand, received updates on procurement policy amendments, and approved the unbudgeted replacement of a heating unit for an infrastructure building. Various by-laws were passed regarding property sales, professional service agreements, and procurement policy adoption, followed by an in-camera session regarding land acquisition.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Opp Detachment Board-James Bay East Regular Meeting
The meeting focused on the review of activity reports from the Cochrane, Moosonee, and Smooth Rock Falls OPP detachments. Key agenda items included supporting the designation of the Highway 11 corridor as a restricted tow zone to enhance highway safety, and reviewing correspondence regarding provincial bail notification programs and municipal policing cost projections for 2027. The board also addressed matters regarding strategy and survey insights, and convened in a closed session to discuss operational policing information related to response times.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
James Bay OPP Detachment Board Minutes
The meeting involved the review and receipt of various OPP Detachment Board activity reports for Cochrane, Moosonee, and Smooth Rock Falls. Correspondence was reviewed regarding a request for a Restricted Tow Zone on Highway 11, which was ultimately defeated with a motion to seek further information. Additionally, the Board acknowledged communications from the Solicitor General concerning the provincial bail notification program, reform, and OPP municipal policing costs. A verbal update on the police board annual survey was provided, and the meeting concluded with an in-camera session to discuss operational policing information regarding response times.
