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AGM 2021 / Yearbook

Once again, due to COVID-19, the board decided to cancel the in person meeting.

The meeting will be held via ZOOM at 10am Saturday August 28th, 2021. If you choose to attend, please email us at info@muskokaratepayers.ca.

Once again, we are forced to produce an electronic only version of our 2021 Yearbook.  This has been emailed to our members, but a copy is also available here - Yearbook - 2021 Yearbook - 2021

 

Township Office Reopens

The Township Municipal Office and some other selected facilities will open on September 13, 2021 with restricted access.  Full details can be found at - Municipal Office Reopens by Appointment along with Port Carling Arena & Select Community Centres

District Launches New Real-Time Water Levels Available on Muskoka GeoHub Web Mapping Portal

 

The District of Moskoka has posted information about potential; flooding on their web site which can re reached at 2021 Freshet

Additional information is available at Flood Plain Mapping

They are also providing a new mapping through their GeoHub portal that is updated daily, and can be accessed at GeoHub - Flood Plain Mapping

The latest MNRF statement on flooding in Muskoka is available here - MNRF Flood Watch - March 31, 2021

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Township of Muskoka Lakes - 2021 Operating and Capital Budget

The Township of Muskoka Lakes Council has approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget.

A copy of the approved Operating and Capital Budget (Feb 24) may be accessed here -Approved 2021 Budget Approved 2021 Budget

The Ratepayers commentd on the Capital Budget are available here - MRA Comments - Capital Budget

The Ratepayers commentd on the Operating Budget are available here - MRA Comments - Operating Budget

The District of Muskoka Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budget has also been approved (March 15) and  a copy is available here - 2021 District Budget

Township By-Law Enforcement

The Township has recently produced a 2-page summary regarding their by-laws and the enforcement procedures.  This covers noise, tree cutting, ATV usage as well as many more areas.  A copy of that summary can be found here -TML By-Law. Enforcement TML By-Law. Enforcement

Consider posting a copy in your cottage.

 

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Township Watch - August 2021

Planning Committee makes recommendations for Official Plan Amendment 56 ~ Minett. Further discussions take place regarding parking on Marina Road and Beaumaris Road. Township Fire Stations may become sites for Food Rescue. 2022 budget proposes a tax increase of 5% over 2021 budget. Township office to open for 15 minute by appointment meetings. Proposed Race Boat Museum deferred a second time for further discussions. Draft Community Improvement Plan approved by Planning Committee. Request to limit fireworks to statutory holidays or by permit. Official Plan Review and By-law enforcement for site alteration and tree preservation discussions rescheduled.  -  Read more about Township Watch - August 2021

Township Watch - July 2021

No parking on Beaumaris Road a concern to island property owners. Members of the public question transparency of No Parking signs erected on Marina Road. License agreement defeat on Moon River Road. Township to seek public input on Bala Falls Bridge design. 2021 Bala Cranberry Festival request to the Township. Proposed Rogers cell tower on Highway 141 deferred. Bell cell tower on the north shore of Skeleton Lake issued letter of concurrence. Lengthy discussion on site alteration and tree preservation. New waste management strategy for the District of Muskoka.  -  Read more about Township Watch - July 2021

Township Watch - June 2021

Township hires new planner. New Traffic By-Law approved by Committee includes a section limiting vehicle idling to five minutes. Committee to discuss establishing a budget committee. Members of the General/Finance Committee vote not to “opt-in” regarding licensed cannabis retail stores in the Township. Staff to look into and report to Council on campfires on Township property by the Torrance Barrens. Bandwidth capacity to increase in Bala with the placement of a temporary cell tower. Council asks for more details on design of Bala Falls Bridge. Parking restrictions to be placed on Juddhaven Road. Township of review accessory building use in the waterfront area. Electric car charging stations coming to Bala! The District of Muskoka falls short on its garbage diversion rate of 35% versus top municipalities at 70%.  -  Read more about Township Watch - June 2021

Township Watch - May 2021

What was being referred to as the “Bala Creek Bridge” is to be renamed the “Mill Stream Bridge”. Update on the Torrance Barrens Special Committee. Committee recommends that the Township proceeds with heritage building plaques. Does Muskoka Lakes want licensed cannabis retail locations? Council further discusses the use of shipping containers as retail space. New Building Inspector and By-Law Officers hired. Committee defers decision on race boat museum.  -  Read more about Township Watch - May 2021

Ratepayers Comments on 2021 Township Operating Budget

The Ratepayers comment of the Township's 2021 Operating Budget  -  Read more about Ratepayers Comments on 2021 Township Operating Budget

Ratepayers Comments on 2021 Township Capital Budget

The Ratepayers comment of the Township's Capital Budget  -  Read more about Ratepayers Comments on 2021 Township Capital Budget

Letter to Ministry of the Environment - Torrance Barrens

Concerns regarding illegal activities, accumulation of garbage and failing infrastructure of the Torrance Barrens and Hardy Lake Parks prompt the Muskoka Ratepayers to write Minister Yurek. Upon receipt, a reply from Minister Yurek, it will be added  -  Read more about Letter to Ministry of the Environment - Torrance Barrens

Letter to Council re Official Plan

Letter to Township Council re Official Plan  -  Read more about Letter to Council re Official Plan

Delegating at Council

Have something to say? Want to tell Council what you think? Here's how.  -  Read more about Delegating at Council

Muskoka Etiquette

A set of suggestions to live by  -  Read more about Muskoka Etiquette
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Muskoka Weather - click on image for more details.

 

Important News

Township Watch - August 2021
Township Watch - July 2021
Township Watch - June 2021
Township Watch - May 2021
Township Watch - April 2021

Upcoming Events - Monthly Calendar

TML - Committee of Adjustment
Oct 12, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm
TML - General / Finance Committee
Oct 13, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm
TML - Council
Oct 13, 2021 1:00pm to 5:00pm
TML - Planning Committee
Oct 14, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm
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