Committee of Council · Regular
April 29, 2026
General Committee
09:00 – 16:21 · 7h 21m
8 present · 1 absent
Staff & officers present
Denise Corry Chief Administrative Officer — Gary Monahan Fire Chief — Ian Parker Manager of Information Technology — Jessica Boyes Deputy Clerk — Keith Duncan Manager of Human Resources — Kirstin Maxwell Director of Development Services — Lauren MacDermid Economic Development Officer — Marie Turner Legal and Agreements Coordinator — Max Cooke Systems and Mobile Administrator — Randy Bissonette Director of Operations — Reva Frame Director of Corporate and Community Strategy — Richard Clark Manager of Planning — Simone Babineau Director of Community Services — Suzanne Fulton Deputy Treasurer — Tanya Calleja Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — Tina Scott-Burns Manager of Parks & Cemeteries — Tracy Millar Committee Coordinator — Trish Wright Committee Coordinator —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: Staff be authorized to initiate the necessary plans and studies for site servicing requirements related to water and septic, fire suppression, and soil suitability; AND FURTHER THAT: the costs of the plans and studies, to a maximum of $50,…
- · Motion 2 added: Staff be directed to obtain a legal opinion to assess whether the proposed provincial changes necessitate amendments to the Community Planning Permit By-law (CPPBL); AND FURTHER THAT: all costs associated with this review be funded through…
- · Motion 3 added: Committee deny the request to amend Appendix "II" of the Town of Huntsville Flag Protocol and Clock Tower Lighting Policy for the addition of "Ehlers Danlos Syndrome" to the list of pre-approved organizations.
- · Motion 4 added: the words "Committee deny" be struck out. AND FURTHER THAT: the following be added to the end of the paragraph: be conditionally approved pending the applicant obtaining a letter of support from the Ehlers Danlos Canada Foundation within 3…
- · Motion 5 added: the request to amend Appendix "II" of the Town of Huntsville Flag Protocol and Clock Tower Lighting Policy for the addition of "Ehlers Danlos Syndrome" to the list of pre-approved organizations be conditionally approved pending the applica…
- · Motion 6 added: Committee approve the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program By-law attached as Appendix "B" to Report CORP-2026-31; AND FURTHER THAT: the By-law be forwarded to Council for final approval; AND FURTHER THAT: By-law 2024-21 b…
- · Motion 7 added: Committee approve the revised Procurement Policy By-law, attached as Schedule "A" to Report CORP-2026-32; AND FURTHER THAT: the By-law be presented to Council for final consideration; AND FURTHER THAT: Procurement Policy By-law 2023-123 be…
- · Motion 8 added: Committee accepts the 2025 year-end financial results and approves the 2025 budget deviations in Appendix "I" as attached to CORP-2026-33.
- · Motion 9 added: staff review the request and report back on recommendations.
- · Motion 10 added: General Committee requests that staff amend the Parks Service Agreement with the Huntsville Muskoka Pickleball Club to include provisions for the purchase, annual installation and removal, maintenance, and replacement of the court divider …
- · Motion 11 added: Staff be directed to investigate a natural burial program and report back to Committee with recommendations for consideration.
- · Motion 12 added: General Committee request that staff amend the Parks Service Agreement with the Muskoka Hornets to include provisions for the installation, ongoing maintenance, replacement and potential future removal of the bull pens on Selkirk Diamond. …
- · Motion 13 added: Staff be directed to report back addressing the following User Group Budget Request projects: 1. MSCLE outdoor fitness equipment, requested by Triathlon Muskoka Inc.; 2. Camp Kitchen water access improvements, requested by Triathlon Muskok…
- · Motion 14 added: The replacement of the washroom facilities at the McCulley Robertson Recreation Park be included in the Draft Capital 2027 Mayor's Budget at an estimated cost of $102,500 to be funded through the Parks Capital Reserve for consideration.
- · Motion 15 added: The reconstruction of Park Drive be included in the 5-year roads capital plan in 2027 for consideration in a future capital budget.
- · Motion 16 added: Committee supports in principle the request from Triathlon Muskoka Inc to apply for the EASE grant.
- · Motion 17 added: the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 3:58 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Subsection (f) Advice that is subject to solic…
- · Motion 18 added: We do now adjourn at 4:21 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Dan Armour (present)
- · Attendance added: Cory Clarke (present)
- · Attendance added: Monty Clouthier (present)
- · Attendance added: Jason FitzGerald (present)
- · Attendance added: Helena Renwick (present)
- · Attendance added: Bob Stone (present)
- · Attendance added: Dione Schumacher (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Simone Babineau (present)
- · Attendance added: Randy Bissonette (present)
- · Attendance added: Tanya Calleja (present)
- · Attendance added: Richard Clark (present)
- · Attendance added: Max Cooke (present)
- · Attendance added: Denise Corry (present)
- · Attendance added: Keith Duncan (present)
- · Attendance added: Reva Frame (present)
- · Attendance added: Suzanne Fulton (present)
- · Attendance added: Lauren MacDermid (present)
- · Attendance added: Kirstin Maxwell (present)
- · Attendance added: Tracy Millar (present)
- · Attendance added: Gary Monahan (present)
- · Attendance added: Ian Parker (present)
- · Attendance added: Tina Scott-Burns (present)
- · Attendance added: Marie Turner (present)
- · Attendance added: Trish Wright (present)
- · Attendance added: Nancy Alcock (present)
- · Attendance added: Scott Morrison (present)
- · Attendance added: Jessica Boyes (present)