Smooth Rock Falls council approves $190,050 arena grant application and stop sign at Industrial Way and Fifth Street
Smooth Rock Falls council approved submitting a $190,050.65 grant application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for upgrades at the municipal arena. Council also approved installing a stop sign at the intersection of Industrial Way and Fifth Street. The decisions were made at the regular council meeting on March 2.
For residents, the decisions affect local recreation facilities and traffic control in the town’s industrial park, and set out several bylaw and governance items council dealt with at the meeting.
The grant application is for a project described as “Arena Infrastructure Sustainability Upgrades.” If funding is approved, the proposed work includes replacing a low-E ceiling, replacing a dehumidifier and replacing commercial vinyl flooring.
Council also passed a bylaw naming a new street within the Industrial Park “Industrial Way.”
During the meeting, council received a presentation from a resident about snow removal and road safety. Council received the presentation for information and made no decision.
Council also received the 2025 fourth-quarter water and wastewater operations report.
Council approved participation in the “Light Up for TB” campaign for 2026 and future years. The town’s welcome sign will be illuminated in red each year on March 24 in recognition of World Tuberculosis Day.
Council passed a new procedural bylaw governing the calling and conduct of council meetings. Council also passed a bylaw appointing a building official and inspectors under the Building Code Act, and passed a bylaw establishing and consolidating various municipal reserves and reserve funds.
Council received and formally endorsed the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections Accessibility Plan.
Council authorized the mayor and the CAO-treasurer to attend the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, scheduled for Aug. 16 to 19 in Ottawa.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for March 16. Regular council meetings now begin at 6 p.m.