Addington Highlands public meetings in 2022
49 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing the 2023 salary grid for non-unionized staff and a 2.0% increase for Council remuneration. They are also considering the appointment of community members to the Properties and Recreation and AHEAD committees.
- Approval of 2023 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Staff
- 2.0% increase for Council remuneration
- Adoption of $110,000 WSIB insurable earnings ceiling for volunteer firefighters
- Appointment of community members to Township Committees
- Request for Morden Engineering to draft renovation plans for Northbrook Medical Centre entrance
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will hear delegations regarding safety and recreation at Heritage Park and concerns regarding crime in the township. The meeting also includes the consideration of donation requests and the passing of several development agreement by-laws.
- Delegation: Marlean McLean regarding Heritage Park safety and recreation
- Delegation: Marlean McLean regarding crime in Addington Highlands
- Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Christmas Hamper donation request
- North Addington Soccer Association 2023 season donation request
- By-law #0831/2022: Potable water development agreement (Freeburn/Hutchinson)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance to reduce a required setback from an Extractive Industrial (M4) zone from 150 metres to 54.8 metres. This variance is required to allow the severance of a 5.5-acre lot containing an existing home from the larger 166-acre property.
- Minor Variance MV 2022/12: Reduce M4 zone setback from 150m to 54.8m at 20391 Hwy 41
- Consent Application SEV 2022/05: Severance of a 5.5-acre lot in the Geographic Township of Denbigh
- Public Hearing: Discussion of land use at East Range, Lots 2 & 3
- Consent Application SEV 2022/15: Oborne application at 445 Oborne Point Road
Inaugural Meeting
The newly elected council met for its inaugural session to establish leadership and committee memberships. Key actions included appointing a Deputy Reeve and several members to the Library Board and various municipal committees.
- Appointment of Tony Fritsch as Deputy Reeve
- Appointment of Betty Bass, Karen Lipps, Brenda Lessard, Carol Lessard, and Donna Wood to the Library Board
- Proposed $500 donation to Land O'Lakes Community Services Christmas Hamper Program
- By-law #0829/2022 to restrict vehicle weight on a bridge
- Review of Quinte Conservation Authority fee policy and 2023 budget
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee will meet to discuss a report from L&A County. The meeting will also include a closed session to evaluate nominations for the Community Builders Awards.
- L&A County Report
- Closed meeting to evaluate Community Builders Awards nominations
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to sever a 53-acre parcel from a 101.3-acre property in the Geographic Township of Kaladar. The new lot is intended for residential development and will be serviced by a private well and septic system. The application also addresses driveway access and the presence of a decommissioned gravel pit on the land.
- Consent application SEV 2022/12: Severance of 53 acres at 2389 Upper Flinton Road
- Consent application SEV 2022/15: Oborne application at 445 Oborne Point Rd.
- Proposed creation of one new residential lot with 625 feet of frontage
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council is reviewing requests for mental health and resilience training for staff and councillors. The meeting also covers updates on the Highway 28 culvert replacement study and a wage policy review for the Denbigh Fire Department.
- Request for Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience training
- Request for Mental Health First Aid Training for all councillors and staff
- Highway 28 Culvert Replacements detail design and environmental assessment study
- Wage Policy Review for Denbigh Fire Department
- Notice of a Geographic Name Proposal for Kegona Point
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing four applications for consent to create new land lots. Staff has recommended deferring all four applications pending the receipt of planning reports or additional information.
- SEV 2022/09 & 2022/10: Proposal to create 2 new lots at Concession 6, Lots 13, 14 & 15, Denbigh
- SEV 2022/11: Proposal to create one new lot on Buckshot Lake Road, Abinger
- SEV 2022/12: Proposal to create one new lot at 2389 Upper Flinton Road, Kaladar
- SEV 2022/13: Proposal to create one 10-acre vacant lot at 451 Buckshot Lake Road, Denbigh
Regular Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on supporting provincial resolutions regarding physician licensing and child care wages. Council will also hear delegations regarding Hartsmere Road and a site plan at Otter Lake.
- Delegation: Extension of Hartsmere Rd. Snow Road summary
- Delegation: Brian Smith, Site Plan Approval - Otter Lake
- Resolution: Support for streamlining physician legislation in Ontario
- Resolution: Support for increasing child care worker wages and benefits
- Recommendation: Increase Rink Attendant compensation to $18.25 per hour
Properties and Recreation
The Properties and Recreation Committee is reviewing the hiring of rink custodians for the 2022-2023 season and discussing items for the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes updates on facility maintenance and budgetary control reports.
- Hiring of rink custodians for Denbigh and Flinton rinks
- Preliminary discussion of items for the 2023 Draft Budget
- Review of budgetary control as of September 30, 2022
- Discussion regarding Flinton Rink Zamboni use
- Staff report on facility updates for Ward 1 and Ward 2
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering an application to create one new residential lot by severing 70 acres from a larger 290-acre property. The application includes an existing cabin and shed, with the remaining 220 acres to be retained for future rural use.
- Consent application SEV 2022/08 for 8 Clark Line Road
- Severance of 28 hectares (±70 acres) from a 117-hectare property
- Requirement to upgrade existing privy to a Class 2 greywater septic system
- Requirement for new entrance permits from the road authority
Regular Meeting
The Council will review the 2023 OPP annual billing statement and a resolution from Grey Highlands regarding increased speeding fines. The meeting also includes reports on road maintenance, land use applications, and committee updates.
- OPP 2023 estimated grand total billing of $762,038
- Resolution to lobby the Ministry of the Solicitor General to increase speeding fines
- By-law #0820 to close and sell lands at Skootamatta Lake
- Shore Road Allowance application for Styles, Concession 12, Lot 7
- Request for boat slips at Ashby Lake water access properties
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is reviewing draft Terms of Reference to be presented to Council for adoption. The committee is also reviewing results from a short-term rental survey to inform future discussions on rental regulations.
- Review of draft AHEAD Committee Terms of Reference
- Review of Short-Term Rental Survey results
- Discussion of Community Builder Award
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to create one new 5.5-acre lot from a larger 166-acre property. The proposal seeks to separate an existing dwelling from the retained lands for future residential use. The application requires relief from zoning bylaws regarding proximity to an Extractive Industrial (M4) zone.
- Consent application SEV 2022/05 to create a 5.5-acre lot at 20391 Hwy 41
- Proposed severance of land in the Geographic Township of Denbigh
- Request for relief from Zoning By-law No. 0212/2006 regarding the 150-metre M4 zone setback
- Consent application SEV 2022/06 for property at 14248 Hwy 41
Regular Meeting
The Council will review a resolution from the Municipality of Brighton regarding Healthcare Connect access for military personnel. The meeting also includes updates on community transportation, short-term rental survey results, and various committee reports.
- Resolution regarding Healthcare Connect registration for military personnel
- Short-Term Rentals survey results
- Enabling Accessibility Funding Opportunity staff report
- Excavator RFP 2022-05
- Community Transportation Grant update
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing several applications for consent to sever land or add lots. Three applications have been recommended for deferral pending planning reports, while one application is being reviewed with specific conservation and transportation conditions.
- SEV 2022/06: Lot addition at 14248 Hwy 41 (Daley)
- SEV 2022/07: Creation of a 5-acre vacant lot at 17 Ashby Lake Rd. (Abbinett)
- SEV 2022/08: Creation of a 70-acre residential lot at 8 Clark Line Rd. (Morrison/McLeod)
- SEV 2022/05: Creation of a 5.5-acre lot at 20391 Hwy 41 (Wienecke)
- MTO requirement: No new access to Highway 41 will be granted for SEV 2022/05
Regular Meeting
The Council will review minutes from a short-term rental working group and consider requests regarding animal control by-laws. The meeting also includes discussions on various provincial resolutions and municipal land closures.
- Review of Short Term Rentals Working Group report
- Request to consider changes to Municipal Animal Control By-laws
- Resolution regarding firefighter wage policy review
- By-law #815/2022 to close and sell lands at Skootamatta Lake
- By-law #0816/2022 to close and sell lands at Skootamatta Lake
Special
The Council is reviewing tender results for HVAC upgrades at the community centre located at 31 Central Street in Denbigh. The meeting includes a review of submissions from Quality Mechanical and Hamilton Smith, along with a recommendation from Durham Energy.
- HVAC upgrades at Addington Highlands Community Centre, 31 Central Street, Denbigh
- Tender AHCC-01 submitted by Quality Mechanical O/B 995451 Ontario Inc.
- Quality Mechanical mechanical tender price of $39,523.00 (excluding controls)
- Quality Mechanical separate price of $1,670.00 for gym force flow heater replacement
- Tender AHCC-01 submitted by Hamilton Smith
Regular Meeting
The Township of Addington Highlands council will consider an interim report on short-term rental regulations, a snowmobile club's trail access proposal, and a request for $250 toward fireworks. Council will also vote on endorsing resolutions from other municipalities on issues like councillor recall, climate emergency, wildlife damage compensation, and physician shortages. Several routine items, including minutes, accounts, and by-laws, are also on the agenda.
- Short-Term Rentals Sub-Committee interim report with options for regulating STRs
- Mazinaw Powerline Snowmobile Club delegation re: Hunt Road access proposal
- Request from Denbigh Recreation Club for $250 toward fireworks on Sept 3, 2022
- Resolution to support study of municipal councillor recall and training (Owen Sound)
- Resolution to declare climate emergency (Mulmur) and support physician shortage measures (South Bruce Peninsula)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear three minor variance applications and one consent application. The main item is a request to reduce the required 30-metre waterbody setback to about 19.8 metres to install a new septic system at a cottage on Denbigh Lake, which staff recommend approving. The meeting also includes two other minor variance applications and a consent application.
- MV 2022/02 - Powell: variance to reduce waterbody setback from 30m to 19.8m for new septic at 22450 Highway 41, Denbigh Lake
- MV 2022/09 - Lindsay: minor variance at 417 Oborne Point Road, Anglesea
- MV 2022/10 - Hamilton: minor variance at Mallory Creek, Abinger
- SEV 2022/05 - Wienecke: consent application at 20391 Highway 41, Denbigh
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council will hear a briefing from the Mississippi Valley and Quinte conservation authorities on programs, services, and cost-sharing agreements, and may direct staff to draft MOUs and cost apportionment agreements. Council will also consider a request from the Flinton Community Jamboree for by-law exemptions and fee waiver, a resolution supporting a new 'Draven Alert' for missing children, and several administrative items including a road closure by-law and reports.
- Request for exemption to By-laws 0060/2000 and 0734/2021 and waiver of Special Events License fee for Flinton Community Jamboree (July 29-Aug 1, 2022)
- Resolution endorsing Brighton's request for a 'Draven Alert' for vulnerable missing children
- By-law 0809/2022 to close, stop up, and sell part of road allowance between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 8, Denbigh
- Request for permission to repair/replace retaining wall at 1619D Hughes Landing Road, Skootamatta Lake
- Conservation authority briefing on Category 2 and 3 programs, MOUs, and cost apportionment agreements
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear three minor variance applications and one consent application. The Aquino application seeks permission for a partial enclosure and covered deck that encroach into the waterbody setback and side yard at 1619D Hughes Landing Road. Quinte Conservation objects to the enclosed porch's 13.6-metre setback from the flood plain, as it is within the required 15-metre allowance. The committee will also consider minor variances for properties on Deer Rock Lake Rd. and Granny's Lane, and a consent application for 2454 Flinton Road.
- P-2022/01 Aquino: permission for partial enclosure and covered deck encroaching into waterbody setback and side yard at 1619D Hughes Landing Road
- Quinte Conservation objects to 13.6m flood plain setback for enclosed porch; no objection to 8.7m stair setback or 4.42m side yard setback
- MV 2022/07 Woods: minor variance at 207 Deer Rock Lake Rd., Kaladar
- MV 2022/08 Cloney: minor variance at 122 Granny's Lane, Effingham
- SEV 2022/04 Thibault: consent application at 2454 Flinton Road, Kaladar (brought forward from deferral)
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several requests, including a noise by-law exemption for Mazinaw Lakeside Resort, tree removal on a shore road allowance, and a waiver of building permit fees for storm repairs. Council will also consider endorsing resolutions from other municipalities on retirement home funding, Bill 109, and judicial education on domestic violence, plus routine reports and by-laws.
- Mazinaw Lakeside Resort requests noise by-law exemption moved to Sept. 17
- Darlene and Mike Bunn request removal of two hazardous trees on shore road allowance
- Lynn Garnish requests waiver of building permit fees for May storm repairs
- Marlean McLean requests improvements to Clark Line Rd. due to flooding
- By-law #807/2022 to authorize agreement with Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then discuss updates on a short-term rental survey and provide input on drafting its Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference would define the committee's membership, meeting schedule, and reporting structure, with a recommendation to receive the staff report and provide input. Other items include a county report and recognizing local business milestones.
- Update on Short Term Rental Survey
- Staff report on AHEAD Committee Terms of Reference
- L&A County Report
- Recognition of Milestones for Local Businesses
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including an update on ATV trail use negotiations, a road allowance closure and sale, and endorsements of resolutions from other municipalities on topics like education funding and emergency exercise exemptions. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and by-laws, as well as informational reports from committees and staff.
- Update on Verona District ATV Club's request to use Tay Havelock Trail, including a proposed agreement with Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
- By-law #0805/2022 to close and sell road allowance around Weslemkoon Lake (Parts 1-6 on Plan 29R11031)
- Resolution to endorse Shuniah's request to increase Rural and Northern Education Fund to $50 million
- Resolution to endorse Muskoka's request for exemption from annual emergency exercise requirement
- Resolution to endorse Cramahe's objection to parts of Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)
Committee of Adjustment
The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on applications for minor variances and consents to sever land. The agenda includes three minor variance requests (MV 2022/03, MV 2022/04, MV 2022/05) and four consent applications (SEV 2022/03, SEV 2022/04, SEV 2022/04, SEV 2021/01-02), with staff reports and public comments attached. The meeting is being held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public participation available via live stream or pre-registered comments.
- MV 2022/03 - McLean/Bard: variance to reduce waterbody setback from 30m to 16.6m for septic replacement at 701 Weslemkoon Lake
- MV 2022/04 - Walker/Krane: minor variance at 712 Weslemkoon Lake
- MV 2022/05 - Cooper/Burt: minor variance at Mazinaw Lake
- SEV 2022/03 & SEV 2022/04 - Racine: consent applications at 211 Glastonbury Road
- SEV 2021/01 & SEV 2021/02 - Freeburn/Hutchinson: consent applications brought from deferral at 463 Clark Line Road
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is meeting to discuss and provide input on drafting its Terms of Reference, which will define the committee's composition, meeting schedule, and reporting structure. The committee will also receive updates on a short-term rental survey and the L&A County report.
- Discussion of Terms of Reference for the AHEAD Committee
- Update on Short Term Rental Survey
- L&A County Report
- Recognition of milestones for local businesses
- Napanee & District Chamber of Commerce update
Committee of Adjustment
The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider one minor variance application (MV 2022/02) from Gordon and Janice Powell for a property at 22450 Highway 41 on Denbigh Lake. The applicants seek permission to install a Class 4 septic system 21.9 metres from the lake, below the required 30-metre setback. Staff recommend deferring the decision pending a planning report, so the committee may discuss or postpone action.
- Minor variance MV 2022/02: septic system setback of 21.9 metres vs. required 30 metres from Denbigh Lake
- Property: Concession 8, Part Lot 20, 29R-10727, Part 2, Geographic Township of Denbigh, 22450 Highway 41
- Applicants: Gordon and Janice Powell; lot area 0.68 acres, zoned Hamlet Residential
- County of Lennox & Addington provided no comments; MTO comments pending
- Staff recommendation: defer application pending Planning Report
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is meeting to consider several items, including a response from the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group regarding membership, a request for a noise by-law exemption from Mazinaw Lakeside Resort, a donation request from the NAEC Parent Advisory Council, and a resolution supporting a moratorium on new gravel mining applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, approval of accounts, and a by-law to adopt an amended COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group membership invitation with $400 annual fee
- Mazinaw Lakeside Resort request for noise by-law exemption on July 23, 2022
- NAEC Parent Advisory Council request for donation and waiver of $125 rental fee for Flinton Hall
- Resolution supporting moratorium on new gravel mining applications in Ontario
- By-law #803/2022 to adopt amended COVID-19 vaccination policy
Regular Meeting
Council will consider adopting the 2022 consolidated budget, which sets a net levy of $3,283,596.39, a 4.25% increase over last year, and a residential tax rate of 0.00629957 (up 3.64%). The meeting also includes several by-laws to close and sell shoreline road allowances, a delegation of authority during the lame duck period, and a resolution endorsing sanctions against Russia. Other items include a request from an ATV club to use a trail and a proposal to partner on slow-moving vehicle signs.
- 2022 Consolidated Budget: operating expenditures $6,843,688.59, net levy $3,283,596.39, residential tax rate 0.00629957
- By-laws 0794-0797 to close and sell shoreline road allowances at Weslemkoon, Skootamatta, and Ashden Lakes
- By-law 0799 to delegate authority to CAO/Clerk-Treasurer during lame duck period
- Resolution endorsing Town of Gravenhurst's motion denouncing Russia's war against Ukraine
- Request from Verona District ATV Club for use of trail
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is meeting electronically to approve the agenda and minutes, and to consider a revised draft of questions for a short-term rental survey. The committee will also receive a report from L&A County. The meeting is largely procedural, with the survey review being the main substantive item.
- Revised draft questions for Short Term Rental Survey
- L&A County Report
- Approval of agenda and minutes
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is holding its regular meeting on April 19, 2022, with a delegation on the 2022 budget and several resolutions for consideration, including supporting Grey Highlands' request to raise the federal HST rebate threshold and Mulmur's comments on Bill 109. The agenda also includes provincial comments on floating accommodations, by-laws for job descriptions and election voting services, and routine reports and information items.
- Delegation by Charles McCartney regarding the 2022 budget and tax reduction proposal
- Resolution supporting Grey Highlands' request to remove or increase the $450,000 HST rebate threshold for new homes
- Resolution supporting Mulmur's comments on Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)
- Provincial request for comments on floating accommodations, with County of Peterborough's response
- By-law #0792 to authorize telephone/internet voting services for the 2022 municipal election
Budget
Council is reviewing revisions to the 2022 draft budget, which now proposes a net levy of $3,283,596.39, a 4.25% increase. The revisions correct a $100,000 double-counting error and include various spending adjustments. Council will not approve the budget at this meeting; staff will bring the amended budget back for approval on May 3, 2022.
- Net levy increase of 4.25%, or $22.12 per $100,000 assessment
- Reallocate $70,000 for resurfacing Weslemkoon Lake Road and Granny's Lane to Gas Tax funds
- Increase animal control budget to $15,000
- Reduce contribution to reserves for Denbigh Community Centre by $10,500
- Increase PIL revenue by $5,000
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is meeting to consider endorsing resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on firefighter certification, energy performance standards in the Ontario Building Code, a moratorium on new gravel mining applications, abandoned cemetery maintenance, and climate change action timelines. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, reports from committees and officers, and by-laws for animal control services and confirming proceedings.
- Resolution to support AMO's request for extension and financial support for firefighter certification regulations
- Resolution to support City of Waterloo's request for higher energy performance tiers in Ontario Building Code
- Resolution to support Town of Halton Hills' request for moratorium on new gravel mining applications
- Resolution to support Municipality of Mississippi Mills' call for action on abandoned cemeteries
- By-law #0788/2022 to appoint an Animal Control Officer and contract for animal control services
Working Group
The Addington Highlands Working Group on Camping on Public Land is meeting electronically to review a provincial request for input on managing floating accommodations (vessels equipped for overnight stays) on waterways over Ontario's public lands. The group will consider the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry bulletin and decide whether to submit comments by the April 19, 2022 deadline. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Provincial bulletin seeking municipal input on floating accommodations on public waterways
- Input deadline of April 19, 2022 to the Environmental Registry of Ontario
- Approval of September 22, 2021 meeting minutes
- No regulatory changes proposed at this time, per ministry letter
AHEAD Committee
The Addington Highlands AHEAD Committee is meeting electronically to approve the agenda and minutes, disclose any pecuniary interests, and consider a draft survey on short-term rentals. The committee will also receive a report from Lennox and Addington County. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Consideration of draft short-term rental survey questions
- L&A County report
- Approval of agenda and minutes
Special
Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from IBI Group on the Official Plan Review and Update, followed by public comments. The presentation outlines the project schedule, provincial and county policy changes, and possible areas of study. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law to adopt the proceedings.
- Presentation by Mark Touw, IBI Group, on Official Plan Update
- Public forum for comments on the Official Plan Review and Update
- By-law 0787/2022 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
- Possible changes include secondary units, waterfront policies, settlement area boundaries, and lot creation limits
Budget
The Township of Addington Highlands Council is meeting to review and discuss the draft 2022 budget, including departmental budgets for general government, fire services, roads, waste management, and miscellaneous services. The agenda includes proposed spending increases, capital items, and a budget summary with tax rate implications. The meeting is a working session to consider these draft budgets before final approval.
- General Government budget totals $969,250, a 7.11% increase over 2021, including $35,000 for meeting room upgrades at the Denbigh Community Centre.
- Denbigh Fire (W1) budget proposed at $250,470, a 6.04% increase, including an ATV with tracks and a shared SCBA fit tester.
- Joint Kaladar/Barrie Fire (W2) budget proposed at $515,090, a 4.10% increase, plus $159,915 for non-shared expenses including a $15,000 fence at Northbrook Fire Station.
- Emergency Preparedness budget remains unchanged at $1,625.
- Budget summary and tax rate implications to be presented, including 2022 OMPF (Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund) payment details.
Budget
The Township of Addington Highlands is holding a budget meeting to consider an asset management plan update, a draft road maintenance policy, and the capital budget. The asset management work is funded by a $35,800 federal grant and includes building condition assessments for township facilities. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.
- Asset Management Plan update with Building Condition Assessments for facilities including fire halls, garages, halls, library, and medical centre
- Draft Road Maintenance Policy for consideration
- Capital Budget review
- Confirming by-law #0785/2022 to adopt proceedings
- Grant of $35,800 from Federation of Canadian Municipalities for asset management planning
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council will consider approving in principle the recommendation of the Municipal Working Group that ESRI Canada/CityWorks be the preferred proponent for the Development Approvals Project, a county-wide electronic portal to streamline development approvals at no cost to the township. The council will also hear a response from Hydro One about recent power outages, discuss a request from the Verona District ATV Club, and consider input on floating accommodations on public waterways. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including development and encroachment agreements with David and Viviana Green.
- Resolution to approve ESRI Canada/CityWorks for Development Approvals Project (county-funded, no cost to township)
- Hydro One response re: December 11, 2021 wind storm outages affecting ~761,100 customers
- Request from Verona District ATV Club with Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance perspective
- By-law #0782/2022: Development Agreement with David and Viviana Green for potable water
- By-law #0783/2022: Encroachment Agreement with David and Viviana Green
Committee of Adjustment
The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider a staff recommendation to defer a consent application (SEV 2022/01) by Debra and Anthony Wilson to create one new lot at 454 Glastonbury Road. The deferral is pending a planning report that requires a septic report, entrance approval, and conservation comments. The committee may also decide whether to send revised notices to nearby property owners due to a change in the proposed lot size.
- Consent application SEV 2022/01 to create one new lot at 454 Glastonbury Road, Concession 9, Part Lot 26, Kaladar
- Proposed new lot: 2.74 ha (6.77 acres) with 91.44 metres frontage; retained land 17.1 ha
- Staff recommendation to defer pending planning report (septic, entrance, conservation)
- Applicant changed proposed lot size from 1.84 ha/61 m frontage to 2.74 ha/91.44 m; revised notices not yet sent
- No comments received from property owners within 60 metres
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is holding its regular meeting to consider a request to support the GO GREEN for Mental Health Awareness campaign, along with resolutions endorsing the expansion of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, addressing Gypsy Moth reporting, and proclaiming 2022 as the Year of the Garden. The agenda also includes reports on road and waste updates, shore road allowance purchase applications, and various informational items.
- Request from Louri Snider to support GO GREEN for Mental Health Awareness campaign in May 2022
- Resolution to support expansion of Northern Ontario School of Medicine to address physician shortage
- Resolution supporting Limerick Township's request for better Gypsy Moth damage reporting and spraying
- Resolution to proclaim 2022 as Year of the Garden and recognize June 18, 2022 as Garden Day
- Four shore road allowance purchase applications abutting Skootamatta and Weslemkoon Lakes
Properties and Recreation
The Properties and Recreation Committee is meeting to review and discuss the 2022 draft budgets for recreation facilities, the Northbrook Medical Centre, and the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting and reports on facilities. The meeting is primarily a budget review session with no final decisions expected.
- 2022 draft recreation budget totals $208,990, including $77,000 for wages/benefits and $35,000 for hall maintenance
- Northbrook Medical Centre 2022 draft budget totals $145,080, with $38,880 principal and $19,200 interest loan repayments
- Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh 2022 draft budget totals $239,723.59, including $125,000 for miscellaneous projects (meeting room $100,000, skylights $25,000)
- Facilities report lists pending items: Flinton ball diamond sun shade, pump house roof shingles, Tracy Park posts/boulders, privy, picnic tables, playground repairs, AHCC-Denbigh skylights
- Capital expenditures to consider: replace accessible ramp at Denbigh Hall, pave Flinton Hall parking lot, assess Denbigh rink structure
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is meeting to discuss its terms of reference, a report on the L&A County, updates on the Crown Land Stewardship Camping Program, and online cottage bookings. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and a staff report on the committee's mission statement.
- Bridge top on O'Donnell Road repairs completed in 2021
- Review of AHEAD Committee Terms of Reference/Mandate
- L&A County report by Rob Plumley
- Crown Land Stewardship Camping Program update
- Discussion on online cottage bookings (Airbnb, Vrbo) by Ken Hook
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic meeting on February 15, 2022, to consider one minor variance application (MV 2022/01) by James Bell for a property at 160 Ashby Lake. The applicant seeks to reduce the required 30-metre waterbody setback to 24.4 metres to install a new septic system. Staff and the planning consultant recommend approval, subject to conditions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and adjournment.
- Minor variance MV 2022/01 to reduce waterbody setback from 30 m to 24.4 m for a new septic system at 160 Ashby Lake
- Property is zoned Residential Limited Service and designated Waterfront Residential
- County of Lennox & Addington and Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks have no concerns
- Recommended conditions: septic system located per site plan and built to Chief Building Official standards
- Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19; public can watch on YouTube
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council will hold its regular meeting on February 15, 2022, addressing several matters for consideration, including a request from the Verona District ATV Club for a trail use agreement, a report on short-term rentals from a working group, and setting a date for the inaugural 2022 budget meeting. The agenda also includes grant requests, a resolution to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal, and numerous informational items from provincial and federal sources.
- Request from Verona District ATV Club for a use agreement on 16.5 km of township-owned trail
- Report on short-term rentals from a working group with North Frontenac and Central Frontenac
- Request for grant from Land O'Lakes Community Services
- Request for $500 grant from Land O'Lakes Garden Club
- Request for approval for Kaladar General Store to open LCBO Agency Store on specified holidays in 2022
Working Group - Crown Land Stewardship Program
The Working Group on Crown Land Stewardship is discussing the feasibility of a formal program to manage recreational Crown land camping in Addington Highlands. They are considering two options: continued collaboration with stakeholders or a more structured program requiring a business case and MNRF permit. The group will also review prior minutes and reports, including a response from the Ministry of Natural Resources.
- Discussion of Option 1: ongoing collaboration with cottagers, ratepayers, and MNRF on camping issues
- Discussion of Option 2: organized Crown Land Stewardship Program requiring business case and MNRF Land Use Permit
- Review of program goals including responsible use, controlled camping, tourism, and revenue neutrality
- Reference to existing bylaws: Bylaw #0734/2021 (camping on municipal property), Bylaw #0735/2021 (community stewardship), noise bylaw 0060/2000, open air fire bylaw 0191/2006
- Mention of similar programs in North Frontenac and Algonquin Highlands
Regular Meeting
Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to consider routine business, including approving minutes, hearing a delegation on the 2022-2023 insurance renewal, and discussing resolutions on court backlogs and bail reform. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being informational updates or reports from committees and staff.
- 2022-2023 insurance renewal: total premium increases 19.34% from $93,328 to $109,424
- Resolution to support Towns of Caledon and Mono letter to Attorney General on provincial offences court backlog
- Resolution to endorse City of Brantford's call for stronger bail system and surety enforcement
- Fire Department charge backs and fees for service for motor vehicle accidents (JFC Resolution 5-22)
- Approval of accounts as of January 31, 2022
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Township Council is meeting to consider accepting the transfer of a portion of Glastonbury Road, with the township's share of survey costs at $4,237.50. They will also review the 2022 draft budget from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, discuss a resident's letter about power and phone outages, and consider endorsing resolutions from other municipalities on joint and several liability, daylight saving time, Quebec's Bill 21, and catch-and-release justice. Several by-laws are up for approval, including one for short-term borrowing and one to accept Hughes Landing Road.
- Accept transfer of Glastonbury Road portion, township share $4,237.50
- Review MVCA 2022 draft budget
- Consider resident letter on hydro and phone outages around Skootamatta Lake
- Endorse resolutions on joint and several liability, daylight saving time, Bill 21, and catch-and-release justice
- By-law #0774/2022 for short-term borrowing