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Home Muskoka Lakes Meetings February 11, 2026

Committee of Council · Regular

February 11, 2026

General/Finance Committee

09:00 – 12:17 · 3h 17m
10 present · 0 absent
Peter Kelley Mayor — Susan Mazan Chair — Allen Edwards Councillor — Glenn Zavitz Councillor — Gordon Roberts Councillor — Guy Burry Councillor — Mary Ellen McIntyre Councillor — Robert BOSOMWORTH Councillor — Ruth-Ellen Nishikawa Councillor — Sally Moyer Kent Councillor —
Staff & officers present
C. Best-Sararas Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — C. Hollows Deputy Clerk — C. Moore Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities — D. Pink CAO — J. Cox Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives Officer — J. Huff Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability — K. Storey Land and Agreements Coordinator — L. Cochrane Records Management Coordinator — L. Knegt Committee/Council Coordinator — M. Donaldson Director of Financial Services/Treasurer — M. Eagleson Administrative Assistant — M. Palantzas Communications Advisor — N. Colucci Director of Operational Services — R. Murrell Fire Chief —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council respectfully declines the request to donate land as outlined in the letter from Mr. C. James Minett dated December 22, 2025, attached as Appendix I to report OPS-2026-004.
    • · Motion 2 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Appendix “A” of Investment Policy C-FS-04 be amended to allow up to 50% of the investment portfolio to be held as pooled funds by ONE Investment.
    • · Motion 3 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee direct staff to proceed with the development of a trailer-based fire boat service model for Skeleton Lake and Three Mile Lake, utilizing the Foot’s Bay fire boat upon its planned retirement in 2029.
    • · Motion 4 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the words "service model" be struck out and be replaced with "as a pilot project".
    • · Motion 5 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Wharf Manager Agreements, attached as Appendices I and II to Report OPS-2026-003.
    • · Motion 6 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Wharf Manager Agreements, attached as Appendices I and II to Report OPS-2026-003 be referred to the March Council meeting to allow further changes regarding: a. Terms within the administration of the seasonal permit…
    • · Motion 7 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee approve one (1) winter seasonal position and one (1) summer seasonal position be converted to a regular full-time position in the Arenas, as highlighted in Staff Report OPS-2026-005.
    • · Motion 8 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to prepare an update to Policy C-FS-18 – Community Improvement Plan Private Sector Incentive Program in accordance with the direction outlined in staff report DSES-2026-008; AND THAT the updated policy…
    • · Motion 9 added: WHEREAS Committee received a presentation from Sharon Creasor regarding a refund request for a Committee of Adjustment application fee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee approve of the request and refund St. Thomas Anglican Churc…
    • · Motion 10 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting adjourn at 12:17 p.m. and the next regular meeting of the General/Finance Committee will be held on Wednesday March 11th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Chair electronically from the Council Chambe…
    • · Attendance added: Robert BOSOMWORTH (present)
    • · Attendance added: Guy Burry (present)
    • · Attendance added: Peter Kelley (present)
    • · Attendance added: Allen Edwards (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sally Moyer Kent (present)
    • · Attendance added: Susan Mazan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mary Ellen McIntyre (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ruth-Ellen Nishikawa (present)
    • · Attendance added: Gordon Roberts (present)
    • · Attendance added: Glenn Zavitz (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Pink (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Best-Sararas (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Donaldson (present)
    • · Attendance added: N. Colucci (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Huff (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Murrell (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Cox (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Moore (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Hollows (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Palantzas (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Storey (present)
    • · Attendance added: L. Cochrane (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Eagleson (present)
    • · Attendance added: L. Knegt (present)
    • · Participation added: Mary Ellen McIntyre arrive
    • · Participation added: Peter Kelley depart
    • · Participation added: Peter Kelley arrive
    • · Participation added: Susan Mazan depart
    • · Participation added: Susan Mazan arrive