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Highlights from Smooth Rock Falls Council Meeting on January 6, 2025

Justin Barber

Jan 8, 2025 — 1 min read

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls held its regular council meeting on January 6th, 2025, at the Town Hall. During the meeting, Neil Brady from Schooley Mitchell presented cost-saving measures for municipal services.

Key decisions made by the council included:

Surplus Property Declaration: The property at 251 Highway 11 was declared surplus, and a Request for Proposal will be prepared for its sale.
Fire Chief’s Quarterly Report: The council accepted the report covering October to December 2024, detailing fire protection activities.
Uncollectible Property Tax Write-Off: The council authorized the write-off of $43,417.15 in uncollectible property taxes following an unsuccessful tax sale.
Adoption of By-Laws: Several by-laws were adopted, including By-Law No. 2025-01 for interim tax collection and By-Law No. 2025-02 for temporary borrowings for 2025.

These actions were part of the council's agenda to manage municipal resources effectively.

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