The Council meeting involved discussions and resolutions regarding various municipal business items. Key topics included the approval of several by-laws related to user fees, procurement policies, water utility regulations, and business licensing. The council reviewed reports on financial reserve transfers, appointed municipal enforcement officers, and discussed traffic and infrastructure matters, such as the Fraser Street traffic configuration and off-road motorcycle usage on the Algonquin Trail. Additionally, updates were provided on community projects, including the Sportsplex facility, and the council conducted closed sessions to discuss land acquisitions, lease agreements, and legal/financial matters.
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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).
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
City of Pembroke Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed and adopted several by-laws, including amendments to water policy, business licensing, procurement policies, subdivision revisions, and the appointment of by-law enforcement officers. The council also approved extensive reserve transfers for the 2025 fiscal year and awarded tenders for the supply of a compact SUV and a single-axle cab with a dump body and spreader. Additionally, council addressed correspondence regarding speed limit signs, received updates from the Mayor and councillors on community events, and conducted a closed session to discuss a land transfer and a lease agreement.
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.
