Ratepayers’ Comments on Draft Dark Sky By-Law
The Ratepayers' Comments on Draft Dark Sky By-Law
All Candidates Meeting – September 24, 2022
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.
Township Watch – August 2022
Lions request refund of rental monies for Peninsula Community Centre. Second quarter financial report presented to Committee. Fire Route By-Law would allow fire department to remove vehicles in fire routes. Township Integrity Commissioner received three formal complaints and seven informal complaints in last year. Integrity Commissioner contract extended to 2025. Fireworks exemption requests firmly denied. Council Chamber to be equipped with enhance hybrid meeting equipment. Tree Conservation and Tree Alteration By-Laws deferred when legal letter received by the Township. Plaque approved for Moon River Rock. OPA 56 Resort Village of Minett appealed. Sewage inspection reports completed for three areas of the Township of Muskoka Lakes. 202 by-law enforcement files opened between January 1st, 2022 to July 31st, 2022. Zoning By-Law Amendment 36-21 approved in part. Planning Committee receives comments at Official Plan Open House.
Ratepayers Comments on Official Plan Update V3
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 [...]
Township Watch – July 2022
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.
Township Watch – June 2022
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.
2022 Yearbook
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 – Edition 4
Elections 2022 - Why the Ratepayers do NOT Endorse Candidates
Waste Management – “Unstaffed Bin Sites”
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 – Edition 3
Elections 2022 - Call for Candidates and Qualifications for Running
Township Watch – May 2022
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 – Edition 2
Elections 2022 - Am I on the Voter List and how to check
Elections 2022 – Edition 1
Election 2022 - Voting procedures and Dates
Township Watch – April 2022
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Transportation Master Plan Terms of Reference Budget Guiding Principles Policy Update Port Carling Pedestrian Area [...]
Membership Renewal – 2022
As the sixth wave of the global pandemic continues, it certainly seems unconventional to be reaching out to you about your yearly membership dues. But it is your membership that [...]
Welcome to the Muskoka Ratepayers Association new web site
We are pleased to have launched our new website and member portal ahead of our membership renewal drive for 2022. Between April 13 and 25 we will be performing additional [...]
Township Watch – March 2022
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Skeleton Lake Water Access Property Mainland Parking & Docking Hybrid Council & Committee Meetings COVID-19 [...]
Ratepayers Comments on Septic Inspection By-Law
Subject: Comments on Septic Inspection By-Law To: TML Council and Planning Committee From: Muskoka Ratepayers Association Date: March 4, 2022 The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) has reviewed the [...]
Ratepayers Comments on Site Alteration By-Law
Subject: Comments on TML Site Alteration Proposal. To: TML Council and Planning Committee From: Muskoka Ratepayers Association Date: March 4, 2022 The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) has reviewed [...]
Township Watch – February 2022
General/Finance Committee Muskoka Road 169 Speed Limit Ferndale Road Realignment Parks & Recreation Master Plan Fire Master Plan Council Planning Committee Shoreline Vegetative Buffers Bell Telecommunications Tower Bell Telecommunications Tower [...]
Township Watch – January 2022
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Special General/Finance Committee 2022 Budget General/Finance Committee By-Law to Regulate Alteration of & Encroachment on Public Lands [...]
Township Watch – December 2021
The Muskoka Ratepayers are in the process of changing to a new website. It has been brought to our attention that some may have recently received an email receipt for [...]
Ratepayers Comments on TML Draft Budget 2022
November 30, 2021 My name is Don Furniss and my address is XXXX Beaumaris Rd, Beaumaris, ON P1L 0M8, I am speaking on behalf of the Muskoka Ratepayers' Association. The [...]
Township Watch – November 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Budget Meetings General/Finance Committee - Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 Muskoka Lakes Public Library Update Burgess 1 Dam [...]
Township Watch – November 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Budget Meetings General/Finance Committee - Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 Muskoka Lakes Public Library Update Burgess 1 Dam [...]
Township Watch – October 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Correction Staff Retiring New Appointment General/Finance Committee - Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Budget Requests Increase of Off [...]
Ratepayers Comments on Official Plan Update V2
Oct 20, 2021 Your Worship, Councillors and Members of the Planning Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide the Muskoka Ratepayers Association’s (MRA) input on the latest draft of [...]
Township Watch – October 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Correction Staff Retiring New Appointment General/Finance Committee - Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Budget Requests Increase of Off [...]
Ratepayers Comments on 2022 Budget Process
September 30, 2021 The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) would like to thank Council and staff for listening to the MRA and members of the public’s concerns regarding the lack of [...]
Township Watch – September 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Staff Special Planning Meeting - Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 Official Plan Review General / Finance - Wednesday, [...]
Township Watch – September 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Staff Special Planning Meeting - Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 Official Plan Review General / Finance - Wednesday, [...]
Township Watch – August 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Special Planning Committee Official Plan Amendment - Resort Village of Minett General/Finance Committee Marina Road Parking (Walker’s [...]
Township Watch – July 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Staff General/Finance Committee - Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 Parking on Beaumaris Road Parking on Marina Road License [...]
2021 Yearbook
The beautiful painting (Muskoka Wetlands) on our Yearbook cover, is an original by artist Lynda Bry- den. Lynda says it was done in acrylic paint on canvas board. Lynda says she usually does a rough pencil sketch on paper first to establish her values, before transferring it to the board. General Information Note to Reader She went on to say that acrylic paint dries quickly. So, she paints in dark colours first and layers on lighter colours in sequential steps. The highlights on the water are ...
Township Watch – June 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Staff Correction - Spelling Error in May Township Watch General/Finance Committee - June 16th, 2021 Proposed Updated [...]
Township Watch – May 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Mill Stream Bridge Torrance Barrens Special Committee Update Heritage Building Plaques Licensed Cannabis Retail Locations [...]
Township Watch – April 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Meeting Presentation on Historic Plaque Project Currie Street On-Street Parking Bala Creek (Mill Stream) Bridge [...]
Township Watch – March 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Special Council 2021 Budget Special Planning Committee Official Plan Amendment for Minett General/Finance Committee Municipal Property Assessment [...]
Township Watch – February 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Staff General Finance Committee Council Resort Village of Minett Joint Policy Review Draft Official Plan Amendment Planning [...]
Red, Blue or Amber – The Great Bubbler Debate
Red, Blue or Amber – The Great Bubbler Debate If you use a bubbling system on your waterfront to protect your dock or boathouse you may be aware of the [...]
MRA – Comments on 2021 Township Operating Budget
Date: January 30, 2021 MRA - Comments on The Township of Muskoka Lakes 2021 Operating Budget & 2022 and 2023 Operating Forecasts The MRA would like to thank Treasurer Donaldson, [...]
MRA – Comments on 2021 Township Capital Budget
Date: January 25, 2021 Subject: Ratepayers' Comments on the Township of Muskoka Lakes 2021 Capital Budget and Ten-Year Forecast To: Mayor Harding and Council The MRA would like to thank [...]
Township Watch – January 2021
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Township Staff General/Finance Committee Library Update Asset Management Progress Report Council MP Scott Aitchison Township Strategic Plan [...]
Township Watch – December 2020
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Torrance Barrens Safe Quiet Lakes Yearly Update Muskoka Road 169 Active Transportation Council Municipal Operating [...]
Township Watch – November 2020
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Committee Integrity Commissioner - Mid-Term Training Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce Third Quarter Financial Update Calgary [...]
Township Watch – October 2020
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest Planning - September 2020 First Storey Boathouse Usage General/Finance Committee Staff Recognition Draft Parks Use By-Law Council [...]
Township Watch – September 2020
The following index should help you in locating an article of particular interest General/Finance Meeting - Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Budget Policy Discussion Township Winter Initiatives Council Meeting - Wednesday, [...]
Letter to Council Re: Official Plan
Date: Sept 18, 2020 Muskoka Ratepayers' Association's Comments on the Township of Muskoka Lakes July 23, 2020 Draft Revision of the Proposed Official Plan The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) would [...]
Letter to Ministry of the Environment – Torrance Barrens
August 27, 2020 Hon. Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, 900 Bay St., 2nd Floor, McDonald Block, Toronto, ON M7A 1N3 SUBJECT: MUSKOKA LAKES PARKS Dear Minister Yurek, [...]