March 27, 2023 Council Highlights

For immediate release

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Highlights of the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, March 27, 2023

C.A.O. Report

Daryl Skworchinski, CAO/Clerk, provided a verbal update on the 2023 Budget. Mr. Skworchinski noted that the 2023 Budget will be brought to Council on April 11, 2023, for final approval.

Report on MNR Forest Fire Agreement

Earl Grigg, Emergency Services Manager/Fire Chief, reviewed the report in its entirety.  Mr. Grigg recommended that the agreement be approved and that the appropriate by-law be adopted later in the meeting entering into the agreement between the MNR and the Town of Marathon.

Report on Municipal Animal Control – Backyard Chickens in Residential Zone Options

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager, reviewed the report in its entirety. Ms. Gauthier noted that Administration is presenting the report for Council’s direction. Council discussed the options outlined in the report and chose option 2: Pilot Program.

Report of Appointed Members to Boards and Committees

Mayor Dumas provided a verbal update on this attendance at NOMA Board meeting and the Thunder Bay District Municipal League Meeting.

Full minutes and agendas of Town Council Meetings, which detail the full list of Council decisions, are available under Council Minutes & Meeting Calendar on the Town Website.