Tag: council
The Next Official Plan: Our Blueprint for Growth
Meetings are occurring at the lower tiers of government across the province to have approved Official Plans in place by July 2022 that reflect plans for long term population and employment growth to the…
Boundary Adjustment with Peterborough Dead Issue
It seems the extended stand-off between Cavan-Monaghan and the City of Peterborough over a possible boundary adjustment at the northwest edge of the township has been shut down by the city’s own staff. The…
Water Services to Move In-House?
With the multi-year contract for the operation and maintenance of the Millbrook Water and Wastewater Treatment System up for renewal, staff released a Request for Proposal in July seeking a supplier for another five-year…
New Plan of Subdivision Received by Peterborough County
It appears that the appetite for building new residences in Millbrook has not yet been satisfied. Last week, Peterborough County confirmed it had received another complete Application for a Plan of Subdivision for property…
Big Projects, Big Budgets
In their July meeting, Council grappled with the financing of the three major capital projects currently on the horizon: the new Fire Hall, the Public Works Centre (Cavan Yard) and the Parks and Public…
New Electoral Ward Boundaries Established
At last week’s Council meeting, new boundaries that redivide the township for electoral purposes were approved. They provide for a more equitable population distribution and representation amongst the wards, keep traditional hamlets together and…
Infrastructure Funding Approvals Just One Part of the Puzzle
In 2019, a new grant program called Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program was announced. Eager to secure funding for some local projects, an application was made under the Community Culture and Recreation stream, where…
County Development Charges Policy Revamp
Last month, Peterborough County Director of Finance Trena DeBruijn presented the summary of activity for the Development Charges (DC) revenue and expenses for 2020. This is a mandatory report submitted to the Ministry of…
Latest Municipal Budget Draft Proposes 1% Rate Increase
The 2021 Municipal budget analysis began with a bit of welcome news: at the end of 2020 there was an operating surplus of almost $250,000. All departments contributed to this surplus through reduced costs…