The council meeting addressed several agenda items, including a land acknowledgment, the adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a statutory public meeting regarding a zoning bylaw amendment for vacant lands on Cora Hideway Road to permit residential development. The council also received a project update on the Buckhorn Fire Hall and public works depot, confirming that the project remains on schedule and within budget. Additionally, the council discussed and approved the repeal of the existing municipal official plan in favor of the County of Peterborough's official plan and reviewed registration statistics for short-term rental accommodations.
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The council meeting addressed various agenda items, including planning act public meetings for zoning bylaw amendments, an update on the Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot project status, and the revision of the memorial donation policy. The council approved and supported the reviewed zoning bylaw amendments, received updates on municipal projects confirming they remain within budget, and discussed adjustments to bench sizes, picnic table inventory, and new engravable brick options for memorial donations.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
Council Council Meeting
The Council discussed the commencement of a project to update the comprehensive zoning bylaw, which will include a dedicated municipal webpage and a communication plan to engage the public. Additionally, the Council addressed a request from the Lions Club to install an electronic sign at a specific intersection, ultimately failing to reach a decision on the matter after multiple motions were proposed and defeated.
May 7, 2026·Board meeting
Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes
The committee received presentations on the Peterborough County Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan and the circular economy in business. Reports were provided on various sub-committee activities, including shoreline protection, dark sky certification, and forest protection initiatives. Further discussions covered the Catchacoma Forest Stewardship, updates from the Curve Lake First Nation, and planning for the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority State of the Lakes Symposium.
