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Home Muskoka Lakes Meetings May 13, 2026

Council · Regular

May 13, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

13:00 – 15:46 · 2h 46m
9 present · 1 absent
Peter Kelley Mayor — Allen Edwards Councillor Regrets Glenn Zavitz Councillor — Gordon Roberts Councillor — Guy Burry Councillor — Mary Ellen McIntyre Councillor — Robert BOSOMWORTH Councillor — Ruth-Ellen Nishikawa Councillor — Sally Moyer Kent Councillor — Susan Mazan Councillor —
Staff & officers present
C. Best-Sararas Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — 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 — K. Walker Intermediate Planner — L. Knegt Committee/Council Coordinator — M. Donaldson Director of Financial Services/Treasurer — M. Palantzas Communications Advisor — N. Colucci Director of Operational Services — R. Murrell Fire Chief — S. Stone Manager of Planning —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Council adopt and enact the following minutes and recommendations contained in the May 13, 2026 Consent Agenda and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions: 1. April 15, 2026 Gener…
    • · Motion 2 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorses and supports the Township of Muskoka Lakes’ application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Community Enhancement Program for the revitalization of Hanna Park; AND THAT if the Township i…
    • · Motion 3 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Pursuant to Section 2.3.2 of the Township's Procedural By-law 2023-087, as amended, the Rules of Procedure be hereby suspended, in regard to the provision of notice and public comment requirements to allow for further c…
    • · Motion 4 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes request the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to: [list of actions] AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to: [list of recipients]
    • · Motion 5 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT in response to the proposed partial demolition of the dwelling (i.e. the addition circa 1985) located at 1273 Moon River Road (Roll #’s: 7-8-005) Council declines to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the property.
    • · Motion 6 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-051 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 (8298 Lake Joseph Road Inc., Roll No. 4-8-018 & 4-8-006) be read a first and second time.
    • · Motion 7 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Minor Amendment be approved to replace Schedules II and IV to By-law 2026-051 to reflect the delineation of the identified cold-water stream and to rezone the feature and its recommended buffer to Environmental Protec…
    • · Motion 8 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-051 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 (8298 Lake Joseph Road Inc., Roll No. 4-8-018 & 4-8-006) be read a third time and finally passed.
    • · Motion 9 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-052 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 (Morey, Roll No. 8-8-011) be read a first and second time.
    • · Motion 10 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-053 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 (Rockwood Properties (Muskoka) Ltd., Roll No. 5-3-002-01) be read a first and second time.
    • · Motion 11 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-053 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 (Rockwood Properties (Muskoka) Ltd., Roll No. 5-3-002-01) be read a third time and finally passed.
    • · Motion 12 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2026-044, being a By-law to dedicate Part 1 and 3 on Plan 35R28033 as a public highway and to transfer ownership to the Township be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
    • · Motion 13 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Flooded Original Shore Road Allowance on Lake Muskoka lying in front of Concession 7, Part Lot 22 (Watt) designated as Part 3 on Plan 35R-27079 – 2352297 Ontario Inc. – Roll 9-4-040 be declared as surplus land; AND …
    • · Motion 14 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-047, being a by-law to appoint a Property Standards Officer for The Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
    • · Motion 15 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Original Shore Road Allowance on Lake Muskoka lying in front of Concession 8, Part Lot 25 (Monck) designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 4 and 5 on Plan 35R-28047 – Dyer – Roll 9-9-022 be declared as surplus land; AND THAT the…
    • · Motion 16 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-049, being a By-law to levy and collect taxes for municipal purposes for the year 2026 and to establish due dates for the payments and to charge interest and penalties for non-payment of the same be read a f…
    • · Motion 17 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Flooded Original Shore Road Allowance on Lake Rosseau lying in front of Concession 5, Part Lot 28 (Watt) designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 35R-27574 – Monteith – Roll 2-9-083 be declared as surplus land; AND TH…
    • · Motion 18 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT by-law 2026-054, being a By-law to adopt an updated Community Improvement Plan be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
    • · Motion 19 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT by-law 2026-055, being a By-law to amend By-law 2021-146 being a By- law to designate Community Improvement Project Areas respecting the redevelopment, revitalization, prosperity, and beautification of the designated ar…
    • · Motion 20 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council in Closed Session convene at 3:15 p.m. for: a. Exemption - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Exemption - Advice …
    • · Motion 21 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the direction considered by Council in Closed Session Report # CCS-2026-18 on May 13, 2026 respecting the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications OPA 58 & ZB…
    • · Motion 22 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-056 to confirm the proceedings of Council on May 13th, 2026 be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
    • · Motion 23 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 3:46 p.m. and the next regular meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday June 10th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices in Port Carling, Ontario.
    • · Attendance added: Peter Kelley (present)
    • · Attendance added: Robert BOSOMWORTH (present)
    • · Attendance added: Guy Burry (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: Allen Edwards (regrets)
    • · Attendance added: D. Pink (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Best-Sararas (present)
    • · Attendance added: N. Colucci (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Huff (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Murrell (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Cox (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Stone (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Walker (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Palantzas (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Storey (present)
    • · Attendance added: L. Knegt (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sally Moyer Kent (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Donaldson (present)
    • · Participation added: Melissa Markham arrive
    • · Participation added: Melissa Markham depart
    • · Participation added: Nita Major arrive
    • · Participation added: Nita Major depart
    • · Participation added: Peter Kelley recuse
    • · Participation added: Peter Kelley arrive