General Committee

WHEREAS: Ellis Engineering Inc. performed a comprehensive inspection of the Brunel Lift Locks in 2025 and presented the findings to General Committee on September 24, 2025; AND WHEREAS: the results of the inspection included recommended repair and replacement work, including timelines and preliminary costs; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Phase 1 of the Brunel Lift Locks repair and replacement project, as noted in report OPS-2026-3, be approved at a cost of up to $100,000 in 2026 to be funded through the Parks Capital Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT: Phase 2 of the Brunel Lift Locks repair and replacement project, as noted in report OPS-2026-3, be included in the draft 2027 Mayor's Budget for consideration.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report OPS-2026-4 - McCulley-Robertson Diamond F Lights be

WHEREAS: salt pollution negatively affects freshwater environments ; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville uses road salt to meet its winter road and sidewalk maintenance obligations; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: staff be directed to review the Town's road salt usage policies to ensure compliance with minimum maintenance standards while reducing salt use as much as possible; AND FURTHER THAT: a sand storage structure be included in the Operations Centre Redevelopment Project; AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to advise Friends of the Muskoka Watershed to apply for funding for the SALTYMuskoka project through the Town's community grant program and assist in their application if needed.

WHEREAS: Firehouse Subs - Public Safety Foundation is accepting applications for its spring cycle of up to $50,000.00; AND WHEREAS: the Town’s Delegation of Authority By-law provides approval for staff to submit grant applications for identified projects on a capital plan; AND WHEREAS: staff wish to apply the Firehouse Subs - Public Safety Foundation to replace Water Rescue Equipment not recognized in the 2026 capital plan; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: notwithstanding the provisions within the Delegation of Authority By-law regarding certain grants only to be submitted if in a capital plan, Council authorizes the Treasurer or designate, to submit the grant for the following items:  12- Dry Suits complete with accessories; AND FURTHER THAT: upon approval of the grant the contributions for Fire Capital reserve from the levy will increase by $5,000 commencing in 2027 in the Draft Mayor's Budget.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law as attached to Report DEV-2026-9, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT: all other references to the Appeals Committee within the Fees and Charges By-law be removed.

WHEREAS: in the fall of 2025, Council directed staff to report back on any amendments required to the Town's Procedural By-law to accommodate an advisory panel for the new trust agreement for Pitman's Bay; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the amendments to the Procedural By-law, attached as Appendix "A" to Report CORP-2026-2, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT : the By-law amendments be forwarded to Council for consideration.

WHEREAS: in 2017, all six lower-tier municipalities in Muskoka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalized a partnership for regional economic development; AND WHEREAS: in 2024, the District of Muskoka created the first dedicated economic development role at the upper-tier level, creating new opportunities for coordination between both levels of municipal government in Muskoka; AND WHEREAS: the implementation of the Muskoka Workforce Strategy has required Venture Muskoka to partner with an increasing number of external parties; AND WHEREAS: the MOU has been updated to reflect current conditions and establish the principles for effective engagement with the District, and other partners. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the Director of Corporate and Community Strategy be delegated authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the area municipalities and the District of Muskoka for Venture Muskoka, for the purpose of regional economic development; AND FURTHER THAT: the amendment to the Delegation of Authority Bylaw be presented to Council for final consideration.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The updated Corporate Action Plan, as attached to Report CORP-2026-4 , be adopted.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the excluded expenses from the Town of Huntsville 2026 approved Mayor's Budget as presented and passed on November 13, 2025 and as outlined in Report CORP-2026-5.

FitzGerald IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: We do now adjourn at 11:20 a.m.