Wawa Municipal Council's holding a trio of meetings tonight.
First up is a public meeting to provide an update - and get public input - on a proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax, which CAO/Clerk Maury O'Neill's told Council is recommended by the Municipality's Strategic and Tourism Plans, and has been implemented in a number of other communities - including Chapleau, Marathon, Sault Ste. Marie, Greater Sudbury, and Thunder Bay - commonly set at 4%, though Council could choose a different rate.
O'Neill's noted preliminary estimates suggest a Municipal Accommodation Tax could bring in about $500,000, and - per provincial legislation - 50% of the funds raised go to municipal coffers.
That'll be followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting featuring discussion on a draft 5-Year Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, a required electrical upgrade at the Water Treatment Plant, a request for quotation for the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre arena's score board, and an update on changes to landfill signage and hours of operation.
The final meeting with be a regular Council meeting, which includes a request for waiver of marina slip rental fee and a single "in-camera" item, a personnel issue about labour or contract negotiations.
The meetings will be held back-to-back-to-back, starting at 6:30 pm tonight in Council Chambers - they'll also be livestreamed through the Municipality's YouTube channel.