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# NIPISSING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY
December 16, 2025
## KEY DECISIONS
- Adopted minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
- Transferred equipment credits and departmental surpluses to reserve funds for future use
- Returned $86,885 in unspent 2025 capital project funds to reserves for 2026 completion
- Confirmed 2026 council meeting schedule (monthly meetings on first Tuesday, with additional committee dates)
- Appointed firefighters to the Fire Department
- Confirmed Committee of Adjustment member appointments (By-Law 2025-38)
- Authorized temporary borrowing authority for 2026 fiscal year operations (By-Law 2025-39)
- Approved accounts payable totaling $429,063.52
- Donated $100 to the Powassan Lion's Christmas Basket Campaign
## MAIN TOPICS
Budget Planning: Council reviewed the 2025 budget and made decisions about surplus revenues and equipment credits. Machine credits from road equipment, landfill equipment, and fire apparatus were transferred to reserves, along with surplus revenue from the Building Services Department.
Capital Projects: Two 2025 projects were not completed and will carry over to 2026:
- Municipal software conversion (changing from TownSuite to Munisoft) — $71,885
- Alsace Cemetery expansion survey — $15,000
Administrative Matters: Council established the 2026 meeting schedule, confirmed Committee of Adjustment appointments, and authorized borrowing authority for the upcoming year.
## NOTABLE ITEMS
- Unfinished Software Project: The township is switching municipal software systems from TownSuite to Munisoft, with the conversion now planned for 2026
- Cemetery Expansion: The Alsace Cemetery expansion project is moving forward, with the survey component rescheduled for 2026
- Community Support: The $100 donation to the Powassan Lion's Christmas Basket Campaign demonstrates the township's community engagement
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Meeting Details: The regular meeting was held in person at the Township of Nipissing Community Centre on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned at 7:19 p.m. The meeting was livestreamed to the Township YouTube channel.
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