Karin Pratte

The meeting focused on the introduction and review of the 2026 Operating Budget. Key discussion topics included service level changes for Infrastructure and Operations business units, specifically concerning operating hours at the Waste Diversion site and an increase in road salt usage. Certain reports regarding the Reserve Fund and the 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2035 Capital Forecast Plan were noted but not addressed during this session.

The Council convened for a special meeting, during which they entered into an in-camera session pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss a personal matter regarding the performance evaluation of an identifiable individual. Following the closed session, the Council reconvened and passed a confirmatory by-law regarding the proceedings of the meeting before adjourning.

The meeting focused on an infrastructure and operations update regarding the Community and Recreation Centre, which was directed to remain on the committee agenda for further discussion.

This Waste Diversion Strategy outlines a comprehensive plan, originally adopted in 2021, to enhance participation in local waste diversion initiatives and reduce waste directed to the City of North Bay's Merrick Landfill. Its five central goals include increasing program participation, expanding eligibility to more users, decreasing contaminants in the recycling stream, providing diversion solutions for more types of waste products, and reducing the overall amount of material entering the local waste stream. The strategy envisions a robust and thoughtful waste diversion system that encourages active participation from environmental stakeholders, private industry, government agencies, and residents.

The council held a special meeting that included a land acknowledgement, public presentations, and committee reports. The council moved into an in-camera session to discuss a personal matter regarding a performance evaluation. Following the in-camera session, the council reconvened and passed a confirmatory by-law to finalize the proceedings of the meeting.