Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Rick Desarmia’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Town of Arnprior Council Regular Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several key agenda items, including a public meeting regarding a zoning bylaw amendment for the Marshall's Bay Meadows subdivision. The council reviewed and approved the amendment, which shifts the development plan from townhomes to single detached dwellings with narrower lot frontages to better align with current market conditions. Additionally, the council received a retail demand study designed as a long-range planning tool to guide commercial growth, with an emphasis on supporting existing businesses. Finally, the council discussed a partnership opportunity with Watersheds Canada for riparian zone restoration along the Ottawa River.
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The meeting featured a presentation on a retail demand study conducted by Tate Research. The study analyzed current commercial vacancy rates, retail space per capita, and identified retail gaps. Key discussions included population growth projections and strategies to improve economic development, such as business retention programs, downtown marketing, and tourism development. Recommendations were categorized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals to enhance the commercial hierarchy and support future growth.
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Arnprior Council Regular Council Meeting
The council discussed and approved the awarding of a tender for the Madawaska Boulevard multi-use pathway project, including contract administration and inspection services. The meeting also covered the establishment of a joint compliance audit committee for the 2026-2030 term, including the appointment of a representative and the setting of per diem rates. Staff provided clarifications on the tender process, specifically regarding mandatory bid submissions and traffic control requirements.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Arnprior Town Council Special Meeting
The meeting focused on the implementation of a corporate organizational review, involving a structural shift from seven to six departments, staff title changes, and departmental name adjustments. Key outcomes included the adoption of bylaws to update the organizational structure and the non-union position ranking and salary grid. Discussions addressed the budget implications of these organizational changes, the use of a WSIB credit refund as a funding source, and the necessity of negotiations with the local union to facilitate the transition. The council also provided direction regarding the recruitment process for new and revised positions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
