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Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 5pm
Four statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=...
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Accountability Team
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Circulation List for February 28, 2024
updates on 2023 developments and construction, spring programming and summer camps, details on the fireworks consultation Circulation...
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Accountability Team
Feb 2, 20245 min read
Circulation List for February 7, 2024
answering questions about the Affordable Housing Strategy, digital Transit Fares, celebrating Black History Month Circulation List: ...
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Accountability Team
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee – Thursday, February 1, 2024, 5:30pm
City looking for feedback on Bayfield Street Transportation Improvements Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1165984&GU...
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Accountability Team
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 6:30pm
A presentation on the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame, and updates from various projects Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID...
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Accountability Team
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 5pm
Three statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID...
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![Affordability Committee – Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_b0d4072b2b7243d69092068855469241~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_b0d4072b2b7243d69092068855469241~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6pm
A public meeting for a new Ward 3 townhouse development that includes 4 units for Habitat for Humanity Minutes: not yet available Watch...
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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...
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Accountability Team
Dec 9, 20231 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 7pm
changes to how stormwater management costs are divided with developers, and bringing Pirate Life Theatre to the waterfront Watch Online: ...
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Accountability Team
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 6pm
a Public Meeting on allowing up to four dwelling units on residential properties, plus developing a Heritage Property Tax Relief program...
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Accountability Team
Dec 9, 20231 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 5pm
this meeting only addresses one confidential item, so will be held in camera Watch Online: not open to the public Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Circulation List for December 13, 2023
A new "food forest" has been planted, there's a public meeting on the City's proposal to allow up to four units on a residential...
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Accountability Team
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 5pm
Four statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=...
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Accountability Team
Dec 1, 202311 min read
City Council - Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 7pm
a deputation on the CIHA for the Fairgrounds, finalizing the 2024 Budget (minus service partners) Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/V...
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Accountability Team
Nov 24, 20236 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 7pm
revisiting the temporary use bylaw for 15 Harvie Road, applying to the CIHA for developing the Barrie Fairgrounds, and 2024 Budget...
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Accountability Team
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 6:00pm
a presentation from the Design and Construction Branch Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoZZkxbeuAs Agenda: ...
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![Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:30pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_9510f3f3543b4db4b66d44d53f6cd770~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_286,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_9510f3f3543b4db4b66d44d53f6cd770~mv2.webp)
Accountability Team
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:30pm
A packed agenda, including discussion on the Official Plan Provincial Modification Review Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?...
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Accountability Team
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Official Plan Town Hall – Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 8pm
An in-person Town Hall about the Official Plan and the recent modifications from the provincial government -- have your say! Watch Online:...
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![City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44e330_907debcb44a3414989f698e3fe8d769a~mv2.webp)
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...
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Accountability Team
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 5pm
Fourteen statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A...
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