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Catherine Neddow's avatar

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing should be made aware of this! It does not appear to be just another transparency issue. These people seem to think they have the power to operate in secret. They also operate not democratically but autocratically. The decision by council on seasonal rentals completely ignored the voice of the people. A successful petition with 700 signatures was dismissed by Jamie Restoule who based his decision on an opposing petition of only some 30+ signatures ! There is something seriously and dangerously wrong with how this council makes decisions. Which leads one to ask who will replace Jerome Courchesne? We all hope that it will be Dave Lewington but apparently the Mayor and council get to pick who they want!!! Is that democratic? Here are the Ministry of Municipalities Guidelines for filling a vacant set on council. It appears to say that Council must call a bi-election with 60 days, unless the seat is vacant part way through an election year then the mayor and council can appoint whomever they wish. With more people on the Council who are less inclined to be part of the clique the Residents of West Nipissing would be guaranteed more transparency and a lot less concealment. https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-municipal-councillors-guide/6-changes-council-composition#section-1

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Stewart Sinclair's avatar

Just a couple of thoughts. Who is the town's auditor and where are the auditor's reports? Second, if the meeting in June 2023 was held in North Monteville, it must have been held at the very edge of the municipal boundary on hwy 64. The only suitable venue in North Monteville is the Fire Station 8 on the boundary of Markstay-Warren. Wonder what the rational for that place was - if there was any?

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