Moosonee Town Council Meeting Outcomes - January 23, 2024
The Moosonee Town Council held a meeting on January 23, 2024, to discuss various community matters. Key outcomes from the meeting are as follows:
- Infrastructure Projects: The council approved several infrastructure projects aimed at improving local facilities. This includes the initiation of a trial program at the Courtice Community Complex to replace rodenticides with humane traps. Staff will report back with results before the 2024 summer recess.
- Environmental Initiatives: The council discussed the feasibility of a future ban on rodenticides for all municipal buildings. A communications strategy will be developed to educate residents and businesses on the harmful impacts of rodenticides and the availability of humane alternatives.
- Cemetery Management: The council agreed to assume responsibility for the Lakeview Cemetery located at 4449 Hill St, Newtonville, effective January 1, 2024, pending approval from the Ministry of Consumer Services.
- Public Notice Policy: A new Public Notice Policy was approved to replace the existing Notice By-law, effective January 1, 2024.
- Green Fleet Policy: The council approved a Green Fleet and Equipment Policy to guide the future replacement and electrification of the municipal fleet and equipment.
- Noise By-law Exemption: An extension of the Noise By-law Exemption for construction management services was approved until March 17, 2024.
- Backyard Chickens: The council directed staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of allowing residents in rural areas and larger urban lots to keep backyard chickens for egg laying purposes.