Back to SearchA new Lottery License Protocol was accepted by Council on Tuesday night to revise the Municipality's licencing procedures. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) establishes clear and strict rules for municipalities to issue licences to eligible and charitable organizations. Previously the Municipality charged an upfront lottery licence fee of 3% based on expected winnings. Progressive or complex lotteries such as Catch the Ace will now be able to pay their 3% licence fee on a monthly basis based on their monthly reports. Eligible organizations will also be able to have 2 open lottery licences for raffle, bingo or progressive lotteries and 1 breakopen/Nevada licence open at the same time.
A public meeting was held to receive public comments on a zoning amendment application on 191 Waba Road Pakenham to change the zoning to allow residential development on four severed lots. The Comments are still being accepted and can be sent to Maggie Yet, Planner 1, myet@mississippimills.ca.
With the number of residents working or educating children from home due to COVID-19, Council has asked staff to investigate if residents require additional services beyond what is currently provided by the Mississippi Mills Public Library. The libraries have many free options available at both branches including high-speed internet, computers, scanners, printers, laptop tables, charging stations, Zoom room for online meetings, small study rooms, and one-on-one tech tutoring, along with many other great activities for adults and kids alike. Check out their website at www.missmillslibrary.com. For questions, suggestions or more information please contact Chief Librarian Christine Row, crow@mississippimills.ca or Tiffany MacLaren, Community Economic & Cultural Coordinator, at tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca.
A staff report for Budget Approval - Supply and Installation of Outdoor Digital Sign RFP Award was heard by Committee of the Whole last night and will be brought forward at an upcoming Council meeting for final approval.
There will be two (2) Special Budget meetings happening next week on Tuesday October 13th and Thursday October 15th that will be livestreamed on our website and can be found here https://events.mississippimills.ca/council. Also keep an eye out for the Budget Survey for residents that will be going out the week of October 19th for you to have your say!
Upcoming Meetings:
- Special Budget Meeting – October 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (Council Chambers)
- Special Budget Meeting – October 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (Council Chambers)
- Regular Meeting – October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
- Regular Meeting – November 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
