Council meetings are where the Township’s affairs are handled. Council makes decisions through deliberation and voting at council meetings. The powers of the Township are exercised by Council through passing resolutions and by-law. The Township conducts its business in a transparent and accountable way by ensuring council meetings are open to the public.
Plan to participate in a meaningful way at the following meetings:
Committee of the Whole Meetings
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At Committee of the Whole meetings, Township staff bring reports to Council for discussion. This is a great time for the public to provide input on agenda items related to Township business. These items are usually brought to the Regular Council meetings two (2) weeks later for a decision by Council.
February 13, 2023
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Topics include:
- Final 2023 Budget discussion before approval on February 27, 2023
- Branchton Park play structure replacement
February 13, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting information and video
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March 13, 2023
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On the agenda:
- Community Grants report details how the Township provides grants to various community groups and events
- Fire Department incident report: the Township Fire Department has responded to 30 incidents in 2023
March 13, 2023 meeting links
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April 11, 2023
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Discussed at the meeting:
- reconvening Town Hall Meetings
- 10 year capital budget: Ayr Ice House and more!
- NDCC Ice Pad Addition report
April 11, 2023 meeting links
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May 8, 2023
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On the agenda:
- Tender Award –Construction for Challenger Parkette and Broos / Legacy Neighbourhood Park
- Update & Amendments to the Ice Allocation Policy
- Treasurer’s Statement – Development Charges Reserve Fund
- Treasurer’s Statement – Parkland Reserve Fund
May 8, 2023 meeting links
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June 5, 2023
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To be announced
June 5, 2023 meeting links
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September 11, 2023
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To be announced
September 11, 2023 meeting links
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October 2, 2023
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To be announced
October 2, 2023 meeting links
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November 6, 2023
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To be announced
November 6, 2023 meeting links
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Combined Committee of the Whole and Regular Council Meetings
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These meetings happen four (4) times per year on the following dates:
January 30, 2023
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Highlights from the meeting:
- Updates from the Ayr Cemetery Board, Ayr-Paris Band, Ayr North Dumfries Lions Club, and North Dumfries Historical Preservation Society on what happened in 2022
- Ayr Farmer's Market and Ayr Porchfest updates
- Road reconstruction on Hall, Manley, and McDonald Streets
- Review of the 2022 Municipal Election
January 30, 2023 meeting information and video
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July 10, 2023
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| To be announced |
August 14, 2023
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| To be announced |
December 11, 2023
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| To be announced |
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Regular Council Meetings
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At Regular Council Meetings, the Township of North Dumfries' Council makes decisions on business items.
February 27, 2023
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Highlights from the meeting:
- 2022 updates from the Ayr Horticultural Society and Waterloo Federation of Agriculture
- Discussion on resuming Town Hall meetings
February 27, 2023 meeting information and video
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March 27, 2023
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Highlights include:
- Delegation from Ayr / North Dumfries Lions Club on their annual update to Council
- Tender Award – 3 year contract on Boulevard Tree Replacement Program
- Tender Award – 2023 Road Resurfacing Contract
- Notice of Motion – Reconsideration & Discussion of the Ten Year Capital Forecast [2023 – 2032]
- Discussion on the provision of off-road vehicles on Township Roads
March 27, 2023 Council Meeting information and video
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April 24, 2023
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Highlights include:
April 24, 2023 Council Meeting information and video
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May 23, 2023
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| To be announced |
June 20, 2023
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| To be announced |
September 25, 2023
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| To be announced |
October 23, 2023
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| To be announced |
November 27, 2023
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| To be announced |
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Public Planning Meetings
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February 28, 2023
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Presentations and discussion related to Planning Applications for 114 Hall, 1277 Cameron, 14 Gore Estate, 2303 Dumfries, and 1067 Clyde
February 28, 2023 meeting information and video
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March 28, 2023
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| To be announced |
April 25, 2023
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| To be announced |
May 29, 2023
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| To be announced |
June 20, 2023
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| To be announced |
September 26, 2023
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| To be announced |
October 24, 2023
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| To be announced |
November 28, 2023
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| To be announced |
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Not all Council meetings are recorded and/or livestreamed on the Township YouTube Channel. Council has amended its Procedural By-law to allow electronic meeting participation. To view meetings that are available electronically, please see the Agenda/Minutes page on the Township website. Meetings in which a recording is available has a video link beside the meeting date.
