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Circulation List - September 1
Council is on summer break, but the Circulation List continues to be published weekly. Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Mee...

Accountability Team
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Active Transportation and Sustainability – Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 10am
A presentation on Harvest Share, discussions on Bike the Night and On the Move, and transitioning to next term. Minutes: ...

Accountability Team
Jul 28, 20221 min read


Circulation List - July 28
Council is on summer break, but the Circulation List continues to be published weekly. Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Mee...

Accountability Team
Jul 27, 20221 min read


City Council – Monday, June 27, 2022, 8pm (or immediately after General Committee)
The main focus of this meeting will be a presentation giving an update on Invest Barrie [this was deferred to September], as well as the...

Accountability Team
Jun 22, 202213 min read


General Committee #2 – Monday, June 27, 2022, 7pm
The last General Committee before summer break – so a lot to pack in! Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=913850&GUID=...

Accountability Team
Jun 22, 20228 min read


Council Follow-up, week of June 13, 2022
The misguided proposal to remove protections from an Environmentally Protected Area was mercifully withdrawn. Questions raised about...

Accountability Team
Jun 14, 20224 min read


Council Follow-up, week of June 6, 2022
Some great work by Councillors Aylwin and N.Harris to amend the highly problematic "Panhandling and Criminal Activity" motion. Staff...

Accountability Team
Jun 7, 20224 min read


Active Transportation and Sustainability – Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 10am
Discussing invasive species, No Mow May, Bike the Night, and transitioning to next term. Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?...

Accountability Team
Jun 3, 20221 min read


City Council, Monday, May 16, 2022, 7pm
Recognition of the Maple Ridge Secondary School Junior Girls Basketball Team, plus a presentation from the MacLaren Art Centre. It looks...

Accountability Team
May 11, 20226 min read


Council Follow-up, week of May 9, 2022
A rather quiet week, although several items to note that passed on consent. Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail....

Accountability Team
May 10, 20221 min read


General Committee – Monday, May 9, 2022, 7pm
A packed Agenda! Reports and recommendations from Finance & Corporate Services and City Building, extending the Sandbox Centre's lease,...

Accountability Team
May 4, 20223 min read


Active Transportation and Sustainability – Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 10am
A presentation about Nature Barrie, looking towards the next term, and other updates. Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M...

Accountability Team
Apr 30, 20221 min read


City Building Committee – Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 6pm
A presentation about Barrie becoming designated "Bird Friendly", additions to the Municipal Heritage Register, and replacing the roof on...

Accountability Team
Apr 29, 20221 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: ...

Accountability Team
Apr 19, 20221 min read


Communities In Bloom Committee – Thursday, April 21, 2022, 4pm
Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=908719&GUID=C7BED1F8-4D8E-4506-8341-B2077FD14C53 Watch Online: ...

Accountability Team
Apr 16, 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...

Accountability Team
Apr 6, 20229 min read


Active Transportation and Sustainability – Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 10am
Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=908710&GUID=87C9FE33-43C5-4938-8C9B-44B2F9E82025 Watch Again: ...

Accountability Team
Mar 31, 20221 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...

Accountability Team
Mar 23, 20227 min read


Council Follow-up, week of March 21, 2022
Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=937074&GUID=9F16B4F5-6405-4B55-8CA2-4C6CAD663985&Options=info|&Searc...

Accountability Team
Mar 22, 20223 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. ...

Accountability Team
Mar 17, 20226 min read
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