Regularly scheduled Meetings of Council for the months of December and January 2025 will take place on the following dates: 

Council Meetings:
Wednesday, December 11^th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, January 8^th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, January 22^nd – 3:00 p.m. Public Session

Development Services Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, December 4^th – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 15^th – 5:30 p.m.

All meeting times are subject to change, and Special Meetings of Council may also be called on an as needed basis. For a complete schedule of 2024/2025 Council meetings, please visit the Council Portal available through our website – bit.ly/3Gz6S1B.

Please Note:  Township Council Chambers are open to the public. To ensure safety of the public, members of Council, and staff, room capacity limits are in place.

Virtual attendance is available, with Council meetings following a hybrid format and continued live-streaming. Members of the public are welcome to view Special Council and Development Services Committee Meetings via livestream on the Township’s YouTube channel.

The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for electronic participation at Council meetings. Protocols have been established to advise how to participate in the public portions of these meetings.  Please visit Council | Township of Oro-Medonte for more information, including how to participate in Open Forum or request a deputation/presentation.

Township of Oro-Medonte Council meetings are live streamed. To view meetings live, visit bit.ly/44CAbLT and subscribe to the Township’s YouTube channel – Township of Oro-Medonte.

Registration for winter recreation programs opens on Wednesday, December 11^th. The Township will be offering a variety of programs for pre-school, children, and adults. Please visit Recreational Programs | Township of Oro-Medonte and watch our social media channels for program details and additional information.

The Township’s outdoor rinks are maintained annually by dedicated, generous, and community minded volunteers. We are currently recruiting volunteers for the 2024/2025 winter season. The Township provides all necessary training and equipment. Please consider joining our team of volunteers and help make a difference in your community. For additional information, please contact Jodi Grubb, Supervisor, Community Recreation and Special Events at jgrubb@oro-medonte.ca, and visit Skating and Ice Rinks | Township of Oro-Medonte for rink locations and to learn additional details about volunteering.

Ice time for the Oro-Medonte Community Arena can be booked online by visiting oro-medonte.perfectmind.com.

The Township has initiated the preparation of a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The new By-law is required to implement policies of the new Official Plan adopted by the Township on October 5, 2022, and to provide updated zoning and development standards that reflect current policy and regulatory initiatives at the Provincial, County and Township level. To keep up-to-date, please visit Zoning By-law Review | Township of Oro-Medonte and follow the Township’s social media channels. Please submit questions or comments to zoningbylawreview@oro-medonte.ca.

In accordance with the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-094, a fee introduction of $10.00 for all Open Air Burn Permits will be implemented starting January 1, 2025. This adjustment is essential to ensure we continue providing excellent service while upholding necessary safety standards. This fee may be paid online by visiting Burn Permits – Township of Oro-Medonte or in person at the Administration Building. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services (OMFES) has implemented a Home Fire & Life Safety Audit Program for Oro-Medonte residents. The program aims to:

• Enhance fire safety in your home
• Identify and mitigate potential risks
• Ensure your compliance with the Ontario Fire Code
• Assess fire protection and detection devices
• Ensure you have working smoke & CO alarms where required
• Review your home escape plan
• Provide expert advice on home fire protection equipment

Please take advantage of this program to make your home safer by calling OMFES at 705-487-2171 to book your appointment.

The Ontario government is changing how 911 calls are dispatched across Simcoe County. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services will be joining services throughout the province by implementing the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). For detailed information, please see Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) – Simcoe County

The County of Simcoe’s curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection program is running biweekly until the week of December 9^th. The program includes collection of leaves, grass, branches (sized and bundled appropriately), and garden waste. Residents are reminded to use kraft paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes, or open-ended rigid containers to place out for collection. 

Bi-weekly leaf and yard waste collection will coincide with garbage collection weeks in each zone. Materials for collection should be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday of the collection week for each zone, regardless of what day garbage is collected. Collection will occur during the week, but not necessarily on residents’ regular collection day. 

To determine your collection zone, please refer to the 2024 Waste Management Calendar available by visiting Collections Schedule – Simcoe County, or the Simcoe County Collects mobile app, which is free to download from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

The Township of Oro-Medonte is responsible for water service pipes that run from the road to the property line/curb stop.  Any service issues, such as leaks and frozen water services on private property, are the homeowner’s responsibility.

Tips to help prevent frozen water services on your property:

• Insulate pipes that are most susceptible to freezing, such as those near outside walls, in crawl spaces, or in attics.
• Studies suggest that leaving a cold water tap running slowly at a level just above a drip may diminish the potential for a service to freeze, but remember that any additional water consumption will be metered and added to your water bill.
• If you are shutting off the main water valve coming into your home, ensure the water has drained from the pipes by opening the lowest tap.
• If you are going to be away, have someone check the house daily to ensure the heat is on and no problems occur.