Port Albert Citizens Association (PACA)
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ACW Short-Term Rental Licensing UPDATE
UPDATE: Short-Term Rental Regulation Proposed Public Consultation Plan The special committee tasked coming up with a licensing plan for short-term rentals in ACW has reported to Council that they recommend a public consultation before implementing the program with the...
ACW Septic Inspection Process and Deficiencies
ACW provided PACA with a presentation that gives more detail regarding the septic inspection process and what kind of deficiencies they found in the first round of inspections. In conversation with the township and the inspector, of the 27% deficiencies found in the...
ACW Septic Inspections
The second round of septic inspections begins June 10, 2025 between Mackenzie Camp Road and Nile Road, including Port Albert. Look for your appointment time and form to come in the mail.
ACW Garbage Collection Update
UPDATE: Mar 4 2025: WM provides alternate plan for lakeshore communities.PACA shared a letter outlining citizens' concerns with ACW Council in preparation for the WM presentation. Just prior to the meeting, some of these concerns were acknowledged in an update that...
ACW Fireworks (Noise and Sound) Bylaw
Fireworks are permitted between dusk and 11pm on the two (2) days before and on the relevant statutory holiday: New Year’s Day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day.
PACA Mandate
To serve as a common voice for property owners and cottagers in the Port Albert community. PACA will act as representative, liaison and information conduit with other community groups, the Ashfield Colborne Lakeshore Association (ACLA), the Township of Ashfield, Colborne Wawanosh (ACW), the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
To create a community association that is inclusive and represents the diversity of citizens in Port Albert.
To embark on activities that are supported by a broad membership and are of benefit to the community as a whole.
Membership Survey
PACA Goals – 2024/25
In our first executive meeting of 2024 we determined the year’s goals. Track our progress.
Membership
Commit to representing the diversity of all PA residents and thereby increase membership.
Board Handbook
Expand on Board roles to include transition tasks and compile into a handbook to onboard future board members.
Transparency & Accountability
Record and share Board meeting minutes to the general membership.
Community Input
Get community input to guide PACA initiatives and activities that support our mandate.
Bylaws & Policies
Complete based on feedback from subcommittee review and create a strategy for membership ratification.