Regularly scheduled Meetings of Council for the months of October and November, 2023 will take place on the following dates:

*Please note regular Council meeting times have been adjusted to begin at 3:00 p.m.

Council Meetings:
Wednesday, October 11th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, October 25th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, November 8th – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22nd – 3:00 p.m

Development Services Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, October 4th – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 1st – 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 2023 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 encouraged, 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 oro-medonte.ca/Pages/Public-Participation.aspx 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.

​The Township is pleased to announce that HonkMobile, cloud-based technology which streamlines parking by allowing users to search, pay for, and top up parking from a mobile phone, tablet or any internet connected device is now available to purchase non-residential parking permits in Oro-Medonte.  Users can either download the app or scan the QR code at all applicable permit parking areas within the Township. To download the app, please visit HonkMobile.​

For additional information regarding parking, including specified permit parking areas throughout the Township, please visit Permit Parking – Oro Medonte (oro-medonte.ca).

​An Open Air Burning Permit By-law (By-law No. 2019-046) has been established for the purpose of enabling and regulating open air fires throughout the Township.  With the By-law in place, a Burn Permit is required for open air fires in Oro-Medonte. There is currently no cost to obtain an Open Air Burning Permit which is valid until December 31st of the calendar year it was obtained in.  To obtain your Burn Permit, please visit: Burn Permits – Township of Oro-Medonte.  To learn more information, including a list of frequently asked questions, please visit: Open Air Burning – Oro Medonte (oro-medonte.ca).

Please note tags are required for all dogs owned by residents of the Township. For additional information, and to securely purchase and/or renew dog tags, please visit Dog Tag Licensing – Oro Medonte (oro-medonte.ca).

With the arrival of fall, daylight hours will shorten.  Streetlights are controlled by an individual photocell that turns lights on and off based on light levels – streetlights turn on when it gets dark, and off when it gets light.  If a streetlight is out on your street, please report the streetlight that is not working to Environmental Services at 705-487-2171 ext. 2156. For additional information on streetlights including a comprehensive video, please visit oro-medonte.ca/municipal-services/environmental-services/streetlights

The Township is in the process of developing a Strategic Plan that will shape Township decision-making, resource allocation, and business planning for the next four years (2024-2027).  Thank you to all residents and business owners who participated in the Strategic Plan questionnaire. Please continue to watch our website and social media channels for more information and updates.

Water usage is billed quarterly with payment due dates falling on the last business day of February, May, August and November.  Please note the third quarterly water bill payment for 2023 is due by Thursday, November 30th.

In order to assist with keeping track of the Township’s water billing schedule, please see below:

 For complete details regarding payment options for your property tax and water bills including the Township’s pre-authorized payment program, please visit bit.ly/3Zrh9We or contact the Finance Department at 705-487-2171.

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Additional Payment Option
The Township is pleased to offer an additional payment option by credit card, Interac e-transfer and PayPal. This service is being offered through PaySimply.ca, a secure, third party Canadian payment provider. All fees are paid directly to PaySimply.  Please note the Township does not retain any portion of the fee. You will be notified of the fee amount prior to your payment being processed. You will also receive an email confirmation of your transaction including fees paid.

Discover exceptional art and explore beautiful fall colours during the 40th Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour October 6-9, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. For detailed information including artist profiles, tour map, and brochure, please visit Images Studio Tour – Original Art, sculpture, jewellery, pottery and so much more. (images-studio-tour.com).