Change of Date - Budget Meeting
The Budget meeting scheduled to take place on December 18, 2024 has been re-scheduled to December 10, 2024 (8:30 am to 1:00 pm).
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The Budget meeting scheduled to take place on December 18, 2024 has been re-scheduled to December 10, 2024 (8:30 am to 1:00 pm).
The Township of Essa Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre (5786 County Road No. 21, near Baxter) to consider a Temporary Use By-law Amendment for 253 Barrie Street. The proposal requests temporary permission to use a single-family dwelling as a real estate office in a Residential (R1) zone, where commercial use is not typically permitted. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Written submissions are also welcome. For more information or to receive notice of the decision, contact Development Planner Owen Curnew (ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca) or the Clerk's office (llehr@essatownship.on.ca).
The Township of Essa seeks a detail-oriented Engineering Coordinator to support capital and development projects, enforce agreements, and manage engineering standards. Key qualifications include a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills, and a valid Class "G" driver's license. This full-time role offers a salary range of $74,469.62 - $87,618.94, plus benefits. Apply by December 9, 2024, to Athena Piskopos at apiskopos@essatownship.on.ca. The Township is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices.
Notice - a By-law to amend Essa's Development Charges By-law 2023-32 was passed by Council at its meeting of November 6, 2024.
There has been a change in the start time for the Committee of the Whole and Council meetings scheduled to take place on November 20, 2024.
Council has scheduled Special Meetings for the 2025 Budget Deliberations. The meetings are set to take place on November 20, 2024 (8:30 am to 1:00 pm) and December 18, 2024 (8:30 am to 1:00 pm).
A virtual Public Information Center is being held to provide information to residents on the Angus Infrastructure Master Plan - Class EA Addendum - Water Supply & Storage. The virtual session will be held on Thursday November 21, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The Township of Essa seeks a Planning & Development Coordinator to assist with community planning, processing development applications, and supporting key projects like the Official Plan update and Angus’s Secondary Plan. Requirements: Degree/diploma in relevant fields, 3+ years’ experience, and knowledge of planning principles. Salary: $74,469.62–$87,618.94, full-time with benefits. Apply by November 28, 2024. The Township values diversity and offers accommodations in the hiring process.
As a result of the Remembrance Day Parade scheduled to take place on November 11, 2024, there will be temporary road closures in Angus between the hours of 9:00 am to approximately 12:15 p.m on November 11, 2024.