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City Council – Monday, May 2, 2022, 7pm

While this appears like a lot of items to cover, most of them were passed on consent last week, so are not likely to take much time again....

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 27, 202210 min read

Council Follow-up, week of April 18, 2022

A quiet week, due to the Easter long weekend. A disappointing backslide from the BIA on the transparency front. Circulation List: ...

Council Follow-up

Accountability Team

Apr 19, 20221 min read

Arts Advisory Committee – Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 10am

Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=906694&GUID=265A0E2E-CB8C-4BB5-ABB9-6ABE20E0D751 Watch Online: ...

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Accountability Team

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Heritage Barrie Committee – Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 6:30pm

Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=913897&GUID=FFE77814-336B-41C4-A13A-FCF11FB3B180 Watch Again: ...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 9, 20221 min read

City Building Committee – Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 6pm

Featuring a presentation on the Business and Employer Data Survey Project 2021, and another on the 2022 Arterial Optimization Program....

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 7, 20221 min read

City Council – Monday, April 11, 2022, 7pm

Items from the most recent Planning Committee and General Committee reports. Plus an unclear and confusingly-worded direct motion about...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Apr 6, 20229 min read

Council Follow-up, week of April 4, 2022

Much better than the previous week, but still not stellar. Concerns of staff safety, as well as indications of bullying of Councillors,...

Council Follow-up

Accountability Team

Apr 5, 20225 min read

General Committee – Monday, April 4, 2022, 7pm

A busking pilot program, creating a music industry incubator, and supporting the "Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders" Act...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Mar 30, 20223 min read

City Council – Monday, March 28, 2022, 7pm

A cheque presentation by the Barrie Pickleball Club, a deputation regarding the grant to Cornerstone, the semi-annual update from the...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Mar 23, 20227 min read

General Committee – Monday, March 21, 2022, 7pm

They're making up for their week off with a packed Agenda! The Community Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan is the top highlight. ...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Mar 17, 20226 min read

Council Follow-up, week of March 14, 2022

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=937073&GUID=1BF7B78B-9848-407A-AAA5-88C97AD90DF7&Options=info|&Searc...

Council Follow-up

Accountability Team

Mar 16, 20221 min read

Arts Advisory Committee – Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 10am

Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=906693&GUID=E3CDD556-CCDB-4982-90D4-AD0DBFD94EE8 Watch Online: ...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Mar 11, 20221 min read

Council Follow-up, week of March 7, 2022

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=914230&GUID=4FC7E811-9148-4E72-B2E0-B1C37B70CA33&Options=info|&Searc...

Council Follow-up

Accountability Team

Mar 9, 20223 min read

City Building Committee – Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 6pm

A big focus on Public Art! Funding for public art installations, and appointing seven new members to the Barrie Public Art Committee for...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Mar 4, 20221 min read

City Council – Monday, March 7, 2022, 7pm

Lots on the table, although most passed by consent at General Committee – likely some discussion on the Council Compensation Review...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Mar 3, 20226 min read

General Committee – Monday, February 28, 2022, 7pm

It's going to be a busy night! This week's highlights: a raise for the next term's Councillors, approval of the Wastewater Asset...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Feb 24, 20226 min read

Council Follow-up, week of February 14, 2022

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=913887&GUID=63F6AD23-F6B1-4A36-98F5-038DD5820103&Options=info|&Searc...

Council Follow-up

Accountability Team

Feb 16, 20224 min read

Arts Advisory Committee – Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 10am

Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=906689&GUID=E879A98A-861B-45F9-BE77-D8BB011B1FAE Watch Online: ...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Feb 11, 20221 min read

General Committee – Monday, February 7, 2022, 7pm

The Market Precinct Task Force will give its final update, plus potential adoption of the Stormwater Climate Action Fund, Transit Service...

City Meetings

Accountability Team

Feb 3, 20223 min read

Council Follow-up, week of January 31, 2022

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=913885&GUID=1220E001-3D34-4369-9645-E456E6CF50AC&Options=info|&Searc...

Council Follow-up

Accountability Team

Feb 2, 20227 min read

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