Jenny Snider

This Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines the Township of Carlow/Mayo's commitment to improving opportunities and ensuring equal access for people with disabilities. The plan details measures taken and planned for 2026-2030 across customer service, information and communications, employment, procurement, training, and the design of public spaces. Its aim is to identify, remove, and prevent barriers, fostering dignity, independence, and full participation for all residents and employees.

This Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for the Township of Carlow/Mayo outlines strategies to optimize facility energy intensity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plan focuses on improving the building envelope, upgrading building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and lighting, and exploring renewable energy options. Its objective is to ensure facilities perform optimally, minimize pollution, reduce operating costs, and transition to cleaner energy sources over the next five years.

The meeting covered the review and adoption of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and the adoption of minutes from previous meetings. Staff reports were reviewed and approved, including the expense report and community center recreation committee vouchers. The council discussed and accepted committee reports and showed support for the Town of Midland resolution urging the payment of federal funds to municipalities to waive property taxes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. An in-camera session followed to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations related to COVID-19.

The North Hastings Community Safety and Well-being Plan is a three-year commitment designed to address issues preventing residents from thriving and to improve overall community safety and well-being. It focuses on three priority areas: poverty, mental health and addictions, and housing. The plan aims to proactively reduce crisis situations, foster sustainable communities, and ensure all residents have a sense of belonging, opportunities, and access to essential needs.

The council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed by-law concerning land closure and sale to abutting landowners, specifically Lot 12, Concession 1. Additionally, a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment was discussed to rezone retained lands to Rural Residential (RR) Zone and severed lands to a site-specific Rural Residential (RR-12) Zone, intended to recognize a meditation retreat facility and existing buildings.