Hospice Muskoka asks for funding help. What should be included in arenas? Terms of Reference for capital works level of service and new strategic plan approved. January 2024 meeting schedule altered. Should the Township change to a Community Planning Permit System? Education on feeding wildlife. Short-Term Rental Regulation going forward. Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan approved by the District.
The MRA is encouraged that the General/Finance Committee wish to increase contributions to reserves, but voice concerns regarding the 10 Year Capital Forecast, items missing from the budget and wages & benefits.
Dr. William S. Monk Community Health Care Fund established in hopes of attracting health care workers to Muskoka. Request to have Torrance Barrens monitored. No Parking by-law. Official Plan modification approved. Transportation Master Plan approved. Burgress Dam design contract awarded. Public meeting to be called for the Draft short-term rental licensing by-law. 2023 sewage re-inspection results. District Council contributes $77.3 million to hospitals “local share”.
Public input received on 2024 budget preparations. What the Muskoka Lakes Museum did in 2023. Both Muskoka arenas require work. Staff to prepare a 2024 budget at 6.9%. Township hires new Economic Development Officer. Order to Remedy confirmed by Council. Medora Street retaining wall to be repaired in spring 2024. Township returns OP comments to the District.
Muskoka Ratepayers comments on the 2024 budget preparation process.
Doctor shortage hits Muskoka
Roadwork on Juddhaven Road. 40 KM zone in Port Carling. Councillors to comment on Transportation Master Plan prior to approval. Letter of intent issued for EV stations in the Township. TML receives clean audit opinion. Noise by-law to be reviewed. Scott Aitchison brings greetings from Ottawa. Tree cutting without permits has consequences. Planning Committee to further discuss District comments to the Official Plan.
How to Print the Ratepayers' 2023 Yearbook
August 2023 Lions Club Bottle Drive Did You Know ... You can HELP THE LIONS HELP OTHERS With 1.3 million members and 47,000 clubs in over 250 countries, Lions is [...]
Muskoka Conservancy active in Muskoka Lakes. National Junior Hockey League team in Port Carling? Township implements “working groups”. Community centre kitchens more expensive than anticipated. Procedural By-law changes? Building inspectors and property standard officers appointed. Dark Sky- By-law approved by Council. Try to protect a Port Sandfield cemetery. Township looks for public input on Short Term Rental Licensing By-law & communication strategy.
The Ratepayers weigh in with some thoughts and suggestions as the Township struggles with what to do about Short term rentals
Muskoka Conservancy active in Muskoka Lakes. National Junior Hockey League team in Port Carling? Township implements “working groups”. Community centre kitchens more expensive than anticipated. Procedural By-law changes? Building inspectors and property standard officers appointed. Dark Sky- By-law approved by Council. Try to protect a Port Sandfield cemetery. Township looks for public input on Short Term Rental Licensing By-law & communication strategy.
Our cover photo this year was taken by Janet Fisher in March 2023 when the Northern Lights were glowing in Port Carling.
The Ratepayers recently hosted a presentation by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and a summary of that is available here, along with downloadable materials.
Township seeks public input regarding short term rental licensing by-law via survey. New summer by-law enforcement hours.
Muskoka Tourism marketing Muskoka as four season destination. Healthcare providers needed in Muskoka. Arenas feasibility study approved. Fire station location study approved. Council approves Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law. Planning Committee forwards Dark Sky By-law to Council for approval.
February 2023 Ratepayers' Donations Did You Know .... that the Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association makes donations to support the youth of our community? For many years the Muskoka Ratepayers supported [...]
Transportation Master Plan Phase 1 findings presented to Committee. Burning by-law being updated. Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law acceptance recommended to Council. Process for potential short-term rental licensing by-law started. Mayor Kelley appointed Chair of Muskoka Housing Task Force Committee.
New District Chair elected.
Township to undertake arena feasibility and fire station location studies. Muskoka Road 38 to be renamed Kanien’kehá:ka Iohatátie. Water levels page on Township website. District alternate Councillor named. Short-term rental by-law development process. Mayor Kelley orients himself with District meetings.
The Ratepayers comment on draft Dark Sky By-Law
The Muskoka Ratepayers comments on the 2023 Draft Operating Budget
The Ratepayers' Comments on the draft 2023 Capital Budget
The Muskoka Ratepayers comments on the 2023 Draft Budget - Reserves
February 2023 Aspen Wildlife Sanctuary Did You Know ... that the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 1116 Crawford Street in Rosseau, Ontario? If you are looking for [...]
Process! MPAC review. What the Muskoka Lakes Public Library does. 40 km/h Sagamo Blvd. No changes to Community Improvement Plan for one year. Township to have “in house legal system” for fines. Township’s climate action plan. District Council meetings at 1 PM. ROMA.
Workers acknowledged during weather event. Presentations by the Muskoka Lakes Museum, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Rename Southwood Road? Water levels update. Hybrid meetings soon. Stove removal re-discussed. Dark Sky By-law to be amended. 2022 year-end statistics.
What's the future of our hospitals in Bracebridge and Huntsville? The province has approved redevelopment plans for both. More details here.
District Chair appointed. Township Clerk gives notice. Township Council appointments. Kitchen closures in Community Centres. 8.5% starting point for 2023 budget. Washroom upgrade. January 2023 meetings. Bill 23. Pre-Consultation By-Law proposed. Site Alteration & Tree Conservation fines set. Standing Committees and Deputy District Chair appointed.
2018-2022 Council Accomplishments. Councillors not returning. District Chair John Klinck retires. Position of District Chair. Inauguarl Township Council meeting.
Comments on the Ratepayers' All Candidates Meeting
Special Planning Committee for Draft Official Plan. How Watha Mohawks came to Muskoka? Southwood Road to “Prince Philip Way”? Pedestrian only area successful? Official Plan adopted. Part Highland Island rezone EP 1.
The results are in - we have a Council
Staff to legally remove & dispose of items. More Community Grants. Tree Conservation & Site Alteration by-law approved. Fireworks by-law strengthen. New sewage inspection program. Garbage reductions.
This is election year in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, and the Muskoka Ratepayers' Association wants to bring you all the information on the election itself and the candidates running [...]
The candidates answer questions posed by the Muskoka Ratepayers
The Ratepayers' Comments on Draft Dark Sky By-Law
The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association is sponsoring an All Candidates Meeting on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 starting at 10:00 AM sharp in the Port Carling Community Centre.
Request for refund of rental monies. Q2 financial report. Fire Route By-Law. Integrity Commissioner report & contract extension to 2025. Fireworks exemptions denied. Enhance hybrid meetings. Tree Conservation and Tree Alteration By-Laws deferred. Moon River Rock Plaque. OPA 56 appealed. Sewage inspection reports. By-law enforcement files presented. ZBA 36-21 approved in part. OP Open House comments.
The list of Certified Candidates - 3 acclimations, 4 races
August 12, 2022 The following comments were tabled by the Muskoka Ratepayers during the Public Meeting on August 12, 2022 Good morning, everyone, my name is Don Furniss, 1208 Beaumaris [...]
Parking restrictions placed on Armstrong Point Road. Parking and storage of trailers at Whiting Beach & Lawrence Pit discussed. Township given a 2021 “clean audit opinion”. Township’s Fire Master Plan recommends a feasibility study of the location of Township fire stations. “Shake The Lake” event to be held at Bush’s Watersports Park. Staff directed by resolution to review previous Short Term Rental By-Law. Approval of the Tree Conservation and Site Alteration By-Laws deferred by Council. Muskoka heritage plaque program requests funds to continue the program throughtout the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Draft Dark Sky By-Law to be uploaded to an Engage Muskoka Lakes page for public comment. Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 14-14 further discussed at a Special Planning Committee meeting. Official Plan Amendment 56 Resort Village of Minett approved by District Council.
Muskoka Watershed Council provides an update on their activities. Safe Quiet Lakes has biggest response to survey ever and presents results. 111 recommendations put forward for the Township’s Parks & Recreational Master Plan. Internet coming to the Raymond Community Centre. Municipal insurance premium to decrease with new provider. New internet for the Township office. Township appoints a new building inspector. District of Muskoka Community & Planning Services Committee and Township’s Planning Committee hold a joint public meeting to hear a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for proposed development in Port Carling. Staff directed to look into short term rental by-law in early 2023. Planning Committee recommends to Council to adopt the site alteration & tree preservation by-laws. Graydon Smith’s seat at District declared vacant. Commissioners of Engineering & Public Works and Community & Planning Services named at the District. Draft Official Plan proceeds to public open house and public meeting.
Our cover photo this year (by David Long) is something we can all relate to, a young boy and his aunt entranced by the beauty of a Muskoka sky –albeit with a modern twist of locating various constellations through modern hand-held technology.
Elections 2022 - Why the Ratepayers do NOT Endorse Candidates
This year, a number of seasonal and permanent Muskoka residents have been informed that their "unstaffed (waste) bin sites" will be shut down. There were over 45 of these sites [...]
Elections 2022 - Call for Candidates and Qualifications for Running
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Electric Vehicle Charging Station Lease Renaming of Muskoka Road 38 Q1 Financial Update Enhanced Hybrid [...]
Elections 2022 - Am I on the Voter List and how to check
Election 2022 - Voting procedures and Dates
