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Accountability Team
Apr 19, 20241 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – TUESDAY, April 23, 2024, 6pm
***Note the reschedule!*** Open Delegation from Theatre By the Bay, Strategic Plan KPIs, and the Internal Audit for Q1 Watch Online: ...
Accountability Team
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Circulation List for April 23, 2024
update on the new transit terminal and downtown mini-hub Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1170418&GUI...
Brandon Amyot
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Council Expenses, 2010-2023
Thanks so much to Brandon Rhéal Amyot for continuing to update this data – their original questions still remain! Brandon Rhéal Amyot,...
Accountability Team
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, March 21, 2024, 9am
Annual 'Freedom of Information' and 'Collection of Identifying Information' reports, Community Safety Policing Act (CSPA) update Agenda: ...
Accountability Team
Mar 15, 20244 min read
Circulation List for March 20, 2024
the upcoming Value for Service review of Barrie's Shared Services Agreement with the County, new Barrie Transit Network launching,...
Accountability Team
Feb 3, 20243 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 7pm
supporting Kempenfest, new public art, changes to this year's Internal Audit, public installations to recognize the RCAF's 100th...
Engage Barrie
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Cut-Off Deputation Re: Library Budget (Trudee Romanek)
Trudee Romanek's deputation to Council on January 31 was cut off before she could finish – we invited her to submit it here so the public...
Accountability Team
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 5:30pm
final internal audit for 2023, plus potential heritage property tax relief, restricting fireworks in residential areas, and grant program...
Accountability Team
Jan 5, 20241 min read
City Council - Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6:30pm (or immediately following first General Committee)
this is dealing with the confidential Code of Conduct complaint from the 6pm General Committee meeting – depending on the in camera...
Accountability Team
Jan 5, 20241 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6pm
this meeting includes only one confidential item, so will likely be held in camera EBO Follow-Up: coming soon! Minutes: ...
Accountability Team
Jan 5, 20242 min read
Circulation List for January 10, 2024
The Lobbyist Registry is now in effect, and the 2022 Official Plan is as well Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...
Accountability Team
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Circulation List for December 21, 2023
Holiday scheduling, Call to Artists, plus communication from other municipalities regarding the revocation of "Strong Mayor Powers",...
Accountability Team
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 6pm
a presentation on the 2023 Audit Service Plan Minutes: not yet available Watch Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlNsjpdF_xw...
Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20236 min read
City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm
transit changes, reviewing Advisory Committees, zoning amendments in Ward 7, selling the City's shares in the Lake Simcoe Regional...
Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20234 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 5pm
a presentation on the 2024 City Services Operating Budget and Capital Plan, reconstructing the Painswick Park parking lot, and getting...
Accountability Team
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Circulation List for November 22, 2023
Of particular note: the report from the National Working Group on Homeless Encampments Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Vie...
Accountability Team
Nov 10, 20235 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 7pm
transit changes, reviewing Advisory Committees, parking and accessibility, zoning amendments in Ward 7, selling the City's shares in the...
Accountability Team
Nov 5, 20234 min read
City Council - Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 7pm
Two direct motions reducing the timeline for Council to override the Mayor's "Strong Mayor Powers" at Budget time Watch Online: ...
Accountability Team
Oct 27, 20233 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 7pm
moving forward on the new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, and changes to the new Lobbyist Registry that may give the City more work than they...
Engage Barrie
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Barrie's Homeless Policy Ignites Global Outrage: The UN Takes Notice, and an Expert Panel Weighs In
Three Engage Barrie Organization members spoke with Barrie Community Media for a panel discussion on the City of Barrie's contentious...
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