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Accountability Team
Jun 18, 20231 min read
Affordability Committee – Thursday, June 22, 2023, 6pm
A single Public Meeting, for a development in Ward 8. Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/citybarrie (direct link not yet available)...
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Accountability Team
Jun 18, 202316 min read
City Council - Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:30pm – ACTION REQUESTED
The "homelessness" bylaws are being pushed through at this meeting. Visit https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/concerned-about-new-homeless...
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Accountability Team
Jun 18, 20234 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 4pm
Note the early start time! Tax relief for designated Heritage properties, a number of Zoning amendments for new developments, and...
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Accountability Team
Jun 17, 20232 min read
Circulation List for June 21, 2023
A couple new subdivisions making progress, controlling the West Nile Virus, a pilot residential tree planting program, and more!...
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Accountability Team
Jun 17, 20232 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 5pm
Seven 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
Jun 10, 202310 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30pm
Starting the 2024 Budget process, the new Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges policies, as part of a packed Agenda Watch...
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Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6pm
Two Public Meetings, for properties in Wards 7 & 8. Also, investigating tax relief for Designated Heritage Properties, and Heritage...
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Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Circulation List for June 14, 2023
Revisions to the Strategic Priorities' KPIs, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2022 Annual Report, plans for rehabilitating the Rainbow...
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Accountability Team
Jun 3, 20235 min read
City Council - Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:30pm
Recognizing the Barrie Colts, plus presentations on Public Health in Simcoe Muskoka, the Housing Needs Assessment and Affordable Housing...
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Accountability Team
May 27, 20235 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 7:30pm
Note the later time! Still, lots on the agenda. Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgfEIncQpg Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read
Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 3pm
The new Barrie Transit Network, Waterfront Strategic Plan, and Facilities, Parks and Recreation Asset Management Plan. Also,...
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Accountability Team
May 21, 20232 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 5pm
Our apologies for not getting this up in time – this meeting was not listed on the City's page in advance. Watch Online: must register...
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Accountability Team
May 12, 20233 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm
A direct motion to extend the lease of the Sadlon Centre for the owners of the Barrie Colts, plus a presentation from a local business...
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Accountability Team
May 12, 20232 min read
Circulation List for May 17, 2023
Urban Design Guidelines, National Indigenous History Month, Seniors' Month, and more! Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Meet...
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Accountability Team
May 5, 20232 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7pm
A Public Meeting on the proposed Development Charge Bylaw, the Rotary Club of Barrie COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Garden in Sunnidale...
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Accountability Team
May 5, 20232 min read
Circulation List for May 10, 2023
Details of the province's changes to the new Official Plan, License2Ride, and the Waterfront Parking Permit Program Circulation List: ...
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Accountability Team
Apr 28, 20237 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7pm
Deputations on Cycling Lane Implementation and the Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal for Essa Road, and a presentation from the Downtown...
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Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Affordability Committee – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6pm
Three Public Meetings for proposed developments in Wards 1 & 7 Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1dNg2INME0 Agenda: ...
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Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:30pm
Lots on the agenda, including comments on the Allandale Transit Mobility Hub design, designating heritage trees, and looking at the...
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Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 5pm
Eleven Public Meetings Watch Online: must register first (see below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1098870&GUID=...
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