The Orillia Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 22, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Campbell, Cipolla, Czetwerzuk, Fallis, Tim Lauer, Leatherdale, McIsaac, Smith

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (11 motions)

10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-46 dated September 9, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering and Environment and Infrastructure Services Departments, the Drinking Water System Financial Plan prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., set out in Schedule "A" to the report be approved.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT Report CS-25-55 dated September 9, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding an overview of the Mayor's proposed 2026 Capital Budget be received as information; AND THAT Council provide direction with respect to any 2026 Capital Budget adjustments for the Mayor's consideration, in accordance with the framework and timelines provided in Report CS-25-42 dated June 19, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding proposed budget meeting options; AND THAT the multi-year projects and prior Capital Budget funding adjustments set out in Schedule "B" to the report be adopted.
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that Council Committee intends to hold a closed session meeting in the Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom to deal with matters pursuant to Section 239(2) (b) and (c) of the said Act (Personal and Land Matters).
Moved by Smith
Carried
THAT confidential Report CASP-25-03 dated August 20, 2025 from the Commemorative Awards Selection Panel regarding the 2025 Orillia Hall of Fame Inductee Selections be received as information.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-25-58 dated September 12, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a sale offer from the Ministry of Transportation, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report OPLB-25-01 dated August 12, 2025 from the Orillia Public Library Board, an additional $25,000 for Capital Project Number 25134 - Website Redesign / Upgrade be authorized with funding appropriated from the City's IT Reserve Fund.
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-37 dated September 16, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 461 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Environmental Services and Operations - Stormwater, be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A1" of the report; AND THAT the new Stormwater User Fees Structure become effective for Residential, Multi Residential, and non-Residential properties during the Spring 2026 billing period; AND THAT the stormwater rates be increased for one year, at which time the rates will be reviewed as part of the 2027 Budget deliberations and a long-term rate structure will be proposed to account for the increased storm infrastructure reconstruction, rehabilitation, maintenance and monitoring requirements; AND THAT Chapter 461 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Environmental Services and Operations - Stormwater be updated to establish Page 11 of 21 the Stormwater Service Utility Fee structure as set out in Schedule "D1" of the report; AND THAT Article 2 - General Provisions within Chapter 461 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Environmental Services and Operations - Stormwater be amended as set out in Schedule "E1" of the report.
Moved by Lauer
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-45 dated September 9, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Policy 8.5.1.1. - Lead Service Replacement Rebate Program be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report; AND THAT property owners who have previously received rebates from the Lead Service Replacement Rebate Program be reimbursed for the additional amounts.
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT Report EIS-25-26 dated July 14, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding a summary of ice storm survey results, staff debriefing sessions, and improvement opportunities identified during and following the 2025 historic ice storm be received.
Moved by Leatherdale
Carried
THAT Report CS-25-57 dated September 9, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the Semi-Annual Statement of Expenses for members of Council be received as information.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
Moved by Durnford
Referred

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