Tag: council
Frustration Over Library Budget Mounts
Challenges between the Library Board and Council over Library Budget requests have been building for several years. It’s like they don’t speak the same language. Exasperation led to a unanimous decision to freeze payment…
Bill Shaw Assumes Cavan Councillor Role
Bill Shaw was as surprised as anyone at the speed with which he assumed the Cavan Councillor position that suddenly became vacant upon the passing of incumbent Cathy Moore, his late wife. Shaw had…
Developer Builds Bridges with Local Businesses
Last month Millbrook BIA President Christine McCulloch accepted a donation of $25,000 for the organization from Romspen Investment Corporation. This is the firm behind the ambitious redevelopment project proposed for Kawartha Downs in Fraserville…
Proposed Levy Increase Drops in Round 2 of Budget Discussions
In the second round of budget discussions last month, some good and bad news regarding one of the significant capital expenditures came to light. A bid for the Millbrook Yard project generated a bid…
Council Opts to Go It Alone in Official Plan Development
In October 2017, Council passed a motion to join Peterborough County in the development of our Official Plan (OP). Since then, township staff have been participating in the process of creating a new OP…
Council Gets Closer to Rezoning of Syer Line Property
Cavan-Monaghan purchased the agricultural property located at 1066 Syer Line in November 2019. Close to Highway 115 and set amongst commercial neighbours such as Todd Equipment, Iron Ore Equipment and Camp Mart, the property…
Planning Issues Top of Mind as Official Plan Deadline Approaches
We are in a period where planning issues and decisions are beginning to dominate legislative agendas. All cities, counties and municipalities in Ontario must file new Official Plans by June 30th of this year.…
Tough Decisions Ahead for Budget 2022
In the initial draft budget introduced on December 9th indicates a 2.5% increase in the municipal tax levy would be required to meet the operating needs and capital investment requests from all departments. Upon…
Ambitious Redevelopment Plan for Fraserville Relies on Expedited Planning Approval
At the December 6th Council meeting, Richard Weldon of Romspen, an experienced Toronto developer, made a presentation requesting Council support for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for a revitalization project in and around Kawartha…