Cochrane public meetings in 2022
65 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Town of Cochrane is reviewing a proposal from H.G. Elston Professional Corporation to provide Integrity Commissioner services. The proposal includes potential interim appointment, training for Council and staff, and investigations into Code of Conduct complaints.
- Proposal for Integrity Commissioner services by H.G. Elston
- Proposed hourly rate of $400.00 plus H.S.T.
Special Council
The Cochrane Special Council meeting includes discussions on declaring January 2nd as a civic holiday and recognizing January 2023 as Alzheimer Awareness Month. Council will also receive orientation regarding the Infrastructure Services Department.
- Declaration of January 2nd as a Civic Holiday
- Proclamation of January 2023 as Alzheimer Awareness Month
- Council orientation for the Infrastructure Services Department
Special Council
This special meeting consists of procedural items and a resolution to move into an in-camera session. The in-camera session includes one item regarding solicitor-client privilege and one item for education or training.
- Resolution to move in camera for solicitor-client privilege advice
- In-camera item for educating or training
Special Council
This special meeting consists of procedural items and a single item for education or training held in camera. No public decisions or specific projects are listed on the agenda.
- One item for education or training held in camera
Regular Council
The Council will hear a presentation from Hydromega regarding proposed solar, battery energy storage, and gas turbine projects. Additionally, Sustainable Engineering will present a vision for a zero-GHG northern community. Other business includes staff reports on fire department recruitment and winter control services.
- Hydromega presentation on Solar, Battery Energy Storage, and Gas projects
- Sustainable Engineering presentation on Zero-GHG Northern Community
- Procurement of a new Ice Resurfacer
- RFQ PW-22-07 Registry for Winter Control Services
- By-Law 1525-2022: 2022 to 2026 Council Term Mandate and Direction
Special Council
The Town of Cochrane Council will discuss a staff report regarding proposed amendments to the Procedural By-Law. The meeting includes a review of member-proposed changes to rules governing meetings, delegations, and member conduct.
- Review of CAO staff report on Procedural By-Law changes
- Discussion of proposed changes to meeting curfews and extensions
- Discussion of rules regarding delegations and presentations
- Review of motions regarding the appointment of an Acting Mayor
- Discussion of rules for declaring pecuniary interests
Regular Council
The Town of Cochrane Council will meet to discuss various notices of motion from Councillor Rodney Hoogenhoud and review several committee appointment structures. The meeting also includes receiving correspondence from provincial and regional officials regarding housing and municipal support.
- Notice of Motion: Revision of Procedural By-Law
- Notice of Motion: Rescinding Delegation of Authority By-Law
- Notice of Motion: Temporary municipality-wide hiring freeze
- Notice of Motion: Review of hiring, procurement, and ethics policies
- Appointments for various committees including Active Transportation and Arts and Culture
Inaugural Meeting
This meeting serves as the formal commencement of the new municipal term. The agenda consists of ceremonial items including a land acknowledgement, a drumming ceremony, and the declaration of office.
- Traditional Land Acknowledgement
- Welcoming Drum Singing Ceremony
- Declaration of Office
- Mayor's Inaugural Address
Special Council
This special meeting consists of procedural items and a single item for education or training. The council will move in camera to discuss one item under Section 239 3.1 of the Municipal Act.
- One item for education or training in a closed session
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering an application from GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. to build a new industrial planer. The proposal requires reducing the required setback from a residential zone and reducing the required number of loading spaces.
- Variance to reduce industrial setback from 150 metres to 85 metres from a residential zone
- Variance to permit zero loading spaces instead of the required one loading space
- Proposed construction of a single-story steel framed planer building
- Staff recommendation for approval subject to a land use compatibility study for noise and dust
Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board
The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board is reviewing a grant from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The $5,088 allocation is intended for the delivery of planning services in unincorporated territories for the period of April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.
- Allocation of $5,088 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Assistance to Planning Boards Program grant agreement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing monthly activity reports from several municipal departments. These reports cover updates on infrastructure projects, corporate services, protective services, and community programs.
- 2nd/3rd Avenue Laneway Infrastructure Replacement project progress
- Water Treatment Plant Clear Well Reservoir rehabilitation by Northern Tool & Die
- Implementation of iCity Online property tax and utility billing portal
- Protective Services building permit values totaling $19,470,666 for 2022
- Recruitment of a new HR Manager and Accounts Receivable Clerk
Regular Council
The Council will review a site plan for a new 68-room Comfort Inn at 25 Western Avenue. Other business includes a rezoning by-law for 275 Fourteenth Avenue and various administrative requests.
- Site Plan SP-2022-001: Proposed three-storey Comfort Inn with 68 guest rooms at 25 Western Avenue
- By-Law 1522-2022: Rezoning of lands at 275 Fourteenth Avenue
- Fire Services Medal Bar Awards presentation for four firefighters
- Appointment of Ms. H. Cochrane to the Cochrane Public Library Board
- Request from NEACL for a support letter regarding Francophone accessible living settings
Public Meeting
The Town of Cochrane is considering a zoning by-law amendment for 275 Fourteenth Avenue. The proposal seeks to rezone the property to permit a secondary residential unit within an existing detached garage. The amendment also requests a specific 0.91 metre interior side yard setback for the unit.
- Zoning amendment ZBA-2022-01 for 275 Fourteenth Avenue
- Rezoning from Residential First Density (R1) to Special Residential First Density (R1-xx)
- Conversion of a 74.32 square metre detached garage into a residential unit
- Proposed interior side yard setback of 0.91 metres (3 feet)
Regular Council
The Council will review several monthly reports from the Corporate, Protective, Infrastructure, and Community Services departments. Additionally, Councillor Robert Hutchinson has submitted a notice of motion to amend the Delegation of Authority By-Law regarding procurement and signing authority.
- Notice of Motion: Amendment to Delegation of Authority By-Law 1464-2021
- Review of September 2022 Corporate Services Department Monthly Report
- Review of September 2022 Protective Services Department Monthly Reports
- Review of September 2022 Infrastructure Services Department Monthly Report
- Review of September 2022 Community Services Monthly Report
Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board
The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding application B2022-13. The applicant, L&M Shier, proposes to sever one new lot of approximately 404.69 square metres at 43 and 45 Fifth Street.
- Consent to sever land (B2022-13) for 43 and 45 Fifth Street
- Minor variance application (A08-2022) for deficient lot area and reduced front yard depth
- Public hearing scheduled for October 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application to support the severance of 43 and 45 Fifth Street. The proposal seeks to allow smaller lot areas and a reduced front yard setback for the existing house at 45 Fifth Street.
- Minor variance application A08-2022 for 43 and 45 Fifth Street
- Proposed lot area reduction to 404.69 square metres for both parcels
- Proposed front yard setback reduction to 2.4 metres at 45 Fifth Street
- Consent application B2022-13 to separate the two parcels
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing monthly reports from various municipal departments. Key discussions include a zoning amendment for a secondary dwelling unit and updates on infrastructure, corporate services, and community programs.
- Zoning amendment ZBA-2022-01 for 275 Fourteenth Avenue to allow a secondary dwelling unit in a garage
- Infrastructure delays on 2nd/3rd Avenue Laneway project due to utility locates
- Awarding of street water and sanitary upgrades contract to WSP Canada Inc.
- Awarding of winter sand supply contract to B&F Shier Contractors
- Implementation of iCity Online property tax and utility billing portal
Regular Council
The Council will review the 2021 year-end reserves report and the tax-based budget financial report. Discussions include authorizing reserve withdrawals, transfers, and the allocation of the 2021 operating surplus.
- 2021 Year End Reserves Report
- 2021 Year End Financial Report - Tax Based Budget
- By-Law 1518-2022: Police Services amending agreement
- By-Law 1519-2022: Establishing a Compliance Audit Committee
- Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Regular Council
The Council will hear a presentation from KPMG regarding the Town's 2021 financial statements and review a staff report on renewing the policing contract. Other business includes a request for an encroachment agreement at 221 Railway Street and a motion regarding electoral boundary changes.
- Review of 2021 Financial Statements by KPMG
- CAO report on Policing Contract Renewal
- Encroachment Agreement request for 221 Railway Street
- By-Law 1515-2022 to appoint Vanessa Vachon as Director of Corporate Services
- Motion regarding Electoral Boundary Changes for Northern Ontario
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application to permit a detached garage. The proposal seeks to reduce the required front yard setback and increase the maximum lot coverage for the property.
- Minor variance A06-2022: reduction of front yard depth from 10 metres to 3.96 metres
- Minor variance A06-2022: increase of maximum lot coverage from 10% to 11.92%
- Proposed detached garage construction at 17 Silver Queen Lake Road North
- Staff recommendation for approval of application A06-2022
Regular Council
The Council will hear presentations regarding Ontario Northland's rail modernization and Canadian Nickel Company's Crawford Nickel Project. The meeting also includes proclamations for the Union Culturelle des Franco-Ontariennes and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Presentation: Ontario Northland Rail Modernization
- Presentation: Canadian Nickel Company Inc - Crawford Nickel Project
- Site Plan SP-2022-003 (Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services) at 389 Eight Avenue
- RFP 2022-22 Engineering Services for Second Street Water & Sanitary Upgrades
- By-Law 1514-20222 regarding McWhirter Road public use
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing monthly reports from Corporate, Protective, Infrastructure, and Community Services. The meeting also addresses the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and the 2021 Host Community Report.
- Corporate Services July & August 2022 report
- Protective Services monthly report
- 2021 Host Community Report
- Infrastructure Services July & August 2022 report
- 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
Cochrane Police Services Board
The Cochrane Police Services Board will hold a meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a resolution to move in camera to discuss one personal matter under the Police Services Act.
- One item to be discussed in camera regarding personal matters
Policy and Priorities Committee
The Policy and Priorities Committee reviewed a new framework for flying flags on Town property. The policy establishes protocols for flag etiquette, half-masting, and requests for public awareness campaigns.
- Adoption of Municipal Flag Policy
- Guidelines for flag flying at Town Hall, Fire Departments, and various parks
- Criteria for half-masting flags for official mourning
- Procedures for community flag-raising requests
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several staff reports regarding infrastructure projects and municipal services. Items include requests for proposals for airport management, firehall roof repairs, and auto extrication tools.
- RFP 2022-27 for Auto Extrication Tools
- RFP 2022-30 for Firehall roof repairs
- RFP 2022-26 for Cochrane Airport Management Services
- RFT #2022-32 for the supply and delivery of Cree Lights
- Review of Polar Bear Habitat RV Dumping Station
Special Council
The Town of Cochrane Council met to consider By-Law Number 1512-2022. This by-law concerns the appointment of Monika Malherbe to the position of Chief Administrative Officer.
- By-Law Number 1512-2022: Appointment of Monika Malherbe as Chief Administrative Officer
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a procedural agenda. The main substantive business is a resolution to move in camera (closed session) to discuss two items: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality. No decisions or discussions are listed for the open portion of the meeting.
- Closed session item under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act: personal matters about an identifiable individual (1 item)
- Closed session item under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act: proposed or pending land acquisition (1 item)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications. The first seeks permission for a shed at 22 Second Street, and the second involves a property at 2227 Highway 652. The committee will decide whether to approve these variances from the town's zoning by-law.
- A05-2022: P. Goulet, 22 Second Street – variance to permit a 120 sq ft shed, reduce building separation to 0.91 m (3 ft) and interior side yard setback to 0.30 m (1 ft) in C3 zone
- A04-2022: M. & I. Trepanier, 2227 Highway 652 – minor variance application (details not in agenda text)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive and discuss monthly reports from several departments, including Corporate Services, Protective Services, Infrastructure Services, and Community Services, along with a report on volunteer firefighter recruitment. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Corporate Services Monthly Report for June 2022
- Protective Services Monthly Report
- Volunteer Fire Fighter Spring 2022 Recruitment
- Infrastructure Services Department Monthly Report June 2022
- Community Services Monthly Report for June 2022
Regular Council
Cochrane Council will consider several staff reports requiring action, including procuring a new ice resurfacer, multi-use trail construction, road resurfacing, infrastructure upgrades, and a financial incentive package for physician recruitment. The agenda also includes a request for an in-kind contribution for a festival and a by-law to amend user fees and charges.
- Procurement of a new Ice Resurfacer
- Multi-Use Trail Construction
- RFP 2022-18 Road Resurfacing
- RFP 2022-24 Infrastructure Upgrades - Pumping Station 4
- Physician Recruitment Program - Financial Incentive Package
Regular Council
Cochrane Council is holding its regular meeting with a delegation from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) on transformation in Ontario's electricity sector, including regional planning for the North & East of Sudbury area. Council will also consider several staff reports on site plans, grants, and infrastructure contracts, plus a by-law amendment to the taxi by-law.
- Site Plan SP-2022-002 (Cochrane District Local Housing Corporation) – Lot 213, M114NB
- ICIP Green Stream: 2021 Intake Grant
- RFP 2021-03 Water Treatment Plant Remedial Repairs – Change Order
- RFT 2022-23 2nd/3rd Avenue Laneway Reconstruction
- By-Law 1508-2022 to amend Taxi By-Law 2965-98
Cochrane Police Services Board
The Cochrane Police Services Board is meeting to receive reports on OPP crime statistics for April to June 2022, consider a taxi broker licence application, and hear a report on the OAPSB conference. The board will also review correspondence on OPP compliance with Bell Canada's Next Generation 9-1-1 and an OPP survey for police services boards. The agenda includes standard procedural items like adoption of minutes and agenda.
- OPP Statistics report for April to June 2022
- Taxi Broker Licence Application
- OAPSB Conference report by Councillor Desmond O'Connor
- OPP compliance with Bell Canada Next Generation 9-1-1
- OPP Police Services Board Survey
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2022, to consider a minor variance application (A03-2022) from M. Bourgie and G. Legault for property at 446 Dora Lake Road. The application seeks relief from zoning by-law requirements, and the committee will decide whether to approve it. The agenda also includes routine items such as election of chairperson, adoption of minutes, and declarations of interest.
- Minor variance application A03-2022 for 446 Dora Lake Road (Plan M386C Lot 22, Glackmeyer)
- Public hearing scheduled for 6:30 PM at Town Hall
- Election of Chairperson for the Committee
- Adoption of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board
The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will consider four applications for consent to sever land (B2022-01 through B2022-04) and receive updates on provincial planning legislation. The board will also elect a chairperson and review minutes from its September 2021 meeting.
- B2022-01 | P. Scott
- B2022-02 | H. Rochon
- B2022-03 | A. Gregoire
- B2022-04 | J. Verrier
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Changes to the Planning Act (Bill 276 and Bill 13) and Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
Regular Council
Cochrane Council will hear delegations on the 2022 spruce budworm aerial treatment program and the Claybelt Agricultural Project, then consider consent items including resolutions on free transit, Ukraine support, and vacant property taxes. Staff reports include contract awards for the Nahma Road bridge replacement, sidewalk construction, and the 2022 surface treatment program. Council will also consider by-laws amending stop sign regulations, levying 2022 taxes, and providing for advance votes in the 2022 election.
- Contract award for Nahma Road Bridge Replacement (RFT 2022-03)
- 2022 Sidewalk Construction and Replacement Contract
- RFP 2022-15: 2022 Surface Treatment Program
- By-law 1505-2022 to levy taxes for 2022
- By-law 1506-2022 for advance votes in 2022 election
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive departmental reports and consider recommendations for Council approval. Key items include an information report on provincial housing legislation (Bill 109), proposed taxi rate increases, a sign by-law, and various monthly departmental updates. The agenda also includes adoption of the May 3, 2022 minutes.
- Information report on Bill 109, The More Homes for Everyone Act, which changes Planning Act processes and requires fee refunds for delayed zoning decisions
- Taxi Rates increase (Protective Services)
- Sign by-law (Protective Services)
- Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Progress Report
- New Working Committee's - PBH
Special Council
This special council meeting is primarily a presentation by the Worker Bees Committee on a strategic plan to recruit and retain physicians for the MICS region (Matheson, Iroquois Falls, and Cochrane). The plan outlines short-, medium-, and long-term actions, including supporting locum physicians, building relationships with NOSM, and promoting medicine careers locally. The agenda includes only this presentation and standard procedural items.
- Presentation of Physician Recruitment Strategic Plan by Worker Bees Committee
- Plan targets recruiting at least 8 family medicine physicians
- Includes creating information packages and a Primary Care Package with incentives
- Marketing plan to attract physicians to the MICS region
- Needs assessment using a 12-box tool to track physician vacancies
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to move in camera to discuss a negotiation position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, declarations, adoption of agenda, and adjournment). No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- In-camera discussion of negotiation strategy (1 item) under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(k)
Regular Council
Cochrane Council is meeting to consider several staff reports requiring action, including the 2022 water and wastewater budget, a request for proposals to supply a new waste/recycling collection truck, and an update on the Nahma Road bridge replacement. Council will also consider a loan agreement with Caisse Desjardins and a new policy for managing municipal land. The agenda includes several resolutions from other municipalities on topics like housing legislation and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
- RFP 2022-05: Supply and deliver one new waste/recycling collection truck
- CSD - 2022 Water and Wastewater Budget
- RFT 2022-03: Nahma Road Bridge Replacement Update #2
- By-Law 1501-2022: Loan agreement with Caisse Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Inc.
- By-Law 1502-2022: Policy for management and sale of municipal land
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to permit two shipping containers for storage at 96 Highway 11 South, with a reduced building separation distance. The second application, from Artic Bathing Club at 197 Pool Lake Road, is also on the agenda. The committee will also discuss site visits and training.
- Minor variance A01-2022: Dan Papineau Truck and Trailer Inc., 96 Highway 11 South, to permit two shipping containers for storage and reduce building separation to 1 metre (required 3 metres).
- Minor variance A02-2022: Artic Bathing Club, 197 Pool Lake Road, application details not provided in agenda.
- Discussion of Committee of Adjustment site visits.
- AMO Advanced Land Use Planning Training on May 31, 2022.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving departmental monthly reports and financial updates, including a preliminary 2021 operating surplus of about $800,000 and higher-than-budgeted winter control costs for Q1 2022. They will also consider proposed amendments to the stop sign by-law for Menard Lake Road and Little Menard Lake Road, and a speed limit review for Sixth Avenue.
- 2021 preliminary tax-based operating surplus of approximately $800,000
- Winter control overtime Jan-Mar 2022: $51,000; fuel costs: $92,000
- Proposed amendment to Stop Sign By-Law for Menard Lake Road & Little Menard Lake Road
- Sixth Avenue speed limit review
- Corporate Services monthly report: records digitization, iCity Online, new procurement officer
Regular Council
Cochrane Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including resolutions on wind turbine setbacks, accommodation tax, and World Ocean Day, plus staff reports on rural gravel lifts, liquid dust suppressant, spring clean-up, and the Hillcrest Park playground replacement. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and in-camera sessions.
- RFP 2022-16 Rural Gravel Lifts
- RFP 2022-14 Liquid Dust Suppressant
- 2022 Spring Clean-up Week at the Fournier Landfill
- Hillcrest Park Playground Replacement Project
- Resolution on Wind Turbine Setback Recommendation
Cochrane Police Services Board
The Cochrane Police Services Board is meeting to consider a taxi rate increase requested by Sony's Taxi due to rising gasoline costs, and to review the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The board will also receive OPP statistics for January to April 2022 and correspondence from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
- Taxi rate increase: starting rate $4.50, rate per km $2.77, wait time $38.71/hr
- OPP statistics: violent crime down 20%, property crime down 42.2%, drug crime down 83.3% (Jan-Apr 2022 vs 2021)
- Community Safety and Well-Being Plan focusing on crime, housing, mental health, substance abuse
- Correspondence from Ministry of the Solicitor General on Police Services Board members and elections
Regular Council
Cochrane Council is meeting to consider several items, including a lease agreement for the bus depot, amendments to planning fees, and a community safety plan. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and consent items, plus a request to resume in-person meetings.
- By-law 1497-2022: lease agreement with Kirkland Lake Gold for Cochrane Bus Depot (Lot 35, Highway 579)
- Amendment to Schedule C (Planning Fees) of User Fees and Service Charges By-law
- Community Safety and Well Being Plan report
- RFP 2022-06: Boiler for Infrastructure Services
- Resuming in-person Council meetings
Policy and Priorities Committee
The Policy and Priorities Committee will consider an updated Use of Corporate Resources Policy for the 2022 municipal election, which clarifies restrictions on using town resources during the campaign period. They will also discuss a policy for managing and selling municipal land. The meeting includes adoption of the January 25, 2022 minutes.
- Approve updated Use of Corporate Resources Policy for 2022 election
- Discuss policy for management and sale of municipal land
- Adopt minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting
- No financial implications for the election policy update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive and recommend approval of monthly reports from several departments, including Corporate Services, Protective Services, Infrastructure Services, Community Services, and Administration. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as adoption of minutes and disclosure of interests, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed. The meeting is primarily informational, with reports to be forwarded to Council for final approval.
- Corporate Services monthly report includes updates on lease agreements, HR positions, and a new iCity Online portal for property owners
- Protective Services monthly report covers fire brigade equipment transition and emergency calls in March
- Infrastructure Services monthly report for March 2022
- Community Services monthly report for March 2022
- CAO monthly report for April 2022
Regular Council
Cochrane Council is meeting to hear delegations on physician recruitment and the final Recreation Master Plan, and to consider several staff reports and by-laws. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff reports on bridge replacement and community improvement plans, and a by-law authorizing borrowing for capital works.
- Delegation from Cochrane Board of Trade on partnering with Worker Bees for physician recruitment
- Final Report on Recreation Master Plan from Sierra Planning and Management
- RFT 2022-03 Nahma Road Bridge Replacement
- Community Improvement Plan Applications review for March 2022
- By-Law 1496-2022 authorizing borrowing from OILC for capital works
Regular Council
Cochrane's Regular Council meeting on March 22, 2022, includes consent agenda items, staff reports, and by-laws. Key decisions include authorizing optical scan tabulators and internet/telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election, amending the cemetery by-law, and approving a new columbarium for the Roman Catholic Cemetery. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and correspondence, plus closed-session items on land, legal advice, and labor relations.
- By-Law 1491-2022: Authorize optical scan tabulators and internet/telephone voting for 2022 municipal election
- By-Law 1492-2022: Stop-up, close, and declare surplus a laneway between Highway 11 West and Second Street
- By-Law 1493-2022: Amend By-Law 1274-2017 (details not specified)
- Staff report: Cemetery By-Law Amendment 2022
- Staff report: New Columbarium for Roman Catholic Cemetery
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive departmental reports and discuss several key items, including a draft 2022 traffic by-law, an update on the Nahma Bridge replacement, and a report on fire training modernization. The committee will also consider routine monthly reports from various departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being informational reports for approval.
- Draft 2022 Traffic By-Law for review
- Nahma Bridge Replacement Update
- Fire Training Modernization report (new provincial certification requirements)
- Corporate Services monthly report (lease agreements, procurement, iCity Online)
- Protective Services monthly report (fire calls, building permits)
Regular Council
Cochrane Council will consider several staff reports requiring action, including requests for proposals for new pickup trucks, a utility tractor, and an internet/telephone voting system, as well as an extension of virtual meetings. The agenda also includes consent items on resolutions from other municipalities and adoption of previous minutes.
- RFP 2022-04: New 1/2 Ton 4x4 Pick-Up Trucks
- RFP 2022-10: Supply and Deliver One (1) Utility Tractor
- RFP 2022-09: Internet/Telephone Voting System
- Extension of Virtual Council, Board and Committee Meetings
- Consent items: endorsing Bill C-229 (banning symbols of hate), dissolving Ontario Land Tribunal, hospital care funding
Regular Council
Cochrane Council will consider staff reports on purchasing a sidewalk tractor (RFP 2022-01) and taking on long-term debt, plus a consent agenda covering resignations, resolutions from other municipalities, and a donated land item. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from December 2021 and January 2022 meetings.
- RFP 2022-01: Supply and deliver one sidewalk tractor
- CSD Long Term Debt loan request
- Resignation of Norm Ellerton from Cochrane Suburban Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment
- Donated land on 8th Avenue from Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (Cathy Connor)
- Resolutions on joint and several liability reform from Bracebridge, South Glengarry, and Central Elgin
Public Meeting
The Town of Cochrane is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone about 1.7 hectares of land at 25 Menard Lake Road from Agricultural (AG) to Special Agricultural (AG-xx) to permit a small-scale abattoir. The applicant, 2187319 Alberta Inc., proposes two buildings for processing goat, lamb, and poultry, with carcasses shipped off-site. Council will receive public and agency comments before making a final decision.
- Rezone ~17,000 sq m (1.7 ha) at 25 Menard Lake Road from AG to AG-xx for abattoir use
- Proposed abattoir: two buildings totaling ~929 sq m (10,000 sq ft), kill-and-chill operation
- Traffic estimate: 1-2 trucks/week for live animals, 1-2 trucks/week for carcasses, 2 trucks bi-weekly for waste
- Property currently vacant; private well, septic/holding tank, and propane tanks proposed
- Public meeting scheduled for Feb 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM; comments due by Feb 16, 2022
Special Council
This is a special council meeting consisting almost entirely of procedural items. The only substantive action is a resolution to move in camera to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled beyond this closed-session item.
- Resolution to move in camera for one item under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act (personal matters about an identifiable individual)
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a purely procedural agenda. The council will open with remarks and roll call, declare any pecuniary interests, adopt the agenda, and then move into a closed session to discuss one personal matter about an identifiable individual, including a municipal or local board employee. After rising from the closed session, the meeting will adjourn.
- Move into closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for one personal matter
- No public decisions, reports, or votes are listed on this agenda
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive and consider monthly reports from several departments, including Corporate Services, Protective Services, Infrastructure, Human Resources, Polar Bear Habitat, and Community Services. Key items include securing $6.8 million in new long-term debt for project financing, a new cyber insurance policy at $11K, and ongoing child care funding challenges. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports recommended for Council approval.
- New long-term debt of $6.8 million for 2021/2022 project financing
- Cyber insurance policy secured at $11K, down from $46K budget
- Child care received ~$200K in sustainability funding from CDSSAB
- iCity Online project launched for property tax and utility account access
- Lease agreements being finalized for Bus Depot Land, 1 First Ave warehouse, and airport hangar
Regular Council
Council will hear a delegation from Bluesource on forest carbon offsets for eligible landowners, then consider consent items including a court security report, a joint media release on northern mental health and homelessness, and road resurfacing. A staff report on purchasing an articulating wheel loader and a report on reopening Greenwater Provincial Park are also on the agenda.
- Delegation: Martin Baker (Bluesource) on forest carbon offsets
- Consent: Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Review final report
- Consent: Joint media release on mental health, addictions, and homelessness crisis
- Consent: Stan Dodds - Concession 2 and 3 resurfacing
- Staff report: RFP 2022-02 supply and deliver one articulating wheel loader
Special Council
This is a special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and a single resolution to move into a closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act. No other business is scheduled.
- Closed session item under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Special Council
This is a special council meeting consisting almost entirely of procedural items. The only substantive action is a resolution to move in camera to discuss one item concerning personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. No other business is scheduled.
- Resolution to move in camera for one item under Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act
- Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to move in camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, declarations, agenda adoption, and adjournment). No decisions or public actions are listed on the open agenda.
- In-camera discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual (1 item)
Special Council
This is a special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into a closed (in camera) session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including a municipal or local board employee, under Section 239(b) of the Municipal Act. No decisions or discussions are listed for the open portion of the meeting.
- Move in camera for personal matter about an identifiable individual (Section 239(b) of the Municipal Act)
Policy and Priorities Committee
The Policy and Priorities Committee will consider an environmental policy item, including a report from the Cochrane Environmental Advisory Committee. The report criticizes current resource extraction and proposes a radical shift in environmental policy, recommending Council develop a meaningful environmental position. The committee will also adopt minutes from the November 23, 2021 meeting.
- Environmental Policy discussion (agenda item 6.1)
- Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2021 meeting
- Report from Environmental Advisory Committee recommending halt to extractive activities and end to economic growth
Regular Council
Cochrane Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 25 Menard Lake Road, an interim tax levy by-law for 2022, and unfinished business on lowering speed on 6th Avenue and creating new advisory committees. The agenda also includes consent items on proposed regulatory changes under the Aggregate Resources Act and recommendations from the Committee of the Whole.
- Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-2020-01 for 2187319 Alberta Inc. at 25 Menard Lake Road
- By-Law 1486-2022 for interim tax levy and payment of interim taxes for 2022
- Unfinished business: lower speed on 6th Avenue (from May 11, 2021 notice of motion)
- Unfinished business: Economic Development Steering Board review and new advisory committees terms of reference
- Consent item: Proposed regulatory changes under Aggregate Resources Act
Regular Council
Council will hear two delegations: Food Cycle Science proposing a residential in-home food waste diversion pilot, and Sierra Planning presenting an interim recreation master plan report. Council will also consider consent items, deeming by-laws for properties on Fifth Avenue and Silver Queen Lake Road North, and a community partnership program.
- Delegation: Food Cycle Science residential food waste diversion pilot project
- Delegation: Sierra Planning interim report on Town of Cochrane Recreation Master Plan
- Deeming by-law for 161 & 171 Fifth Avenue (Bussiere)
- Deeming by-law for 53 & 59 Silver Queen Lake Road North (Vezeau)
- Community Partnership Program 2022 applications
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing routine monthly reports from all departments, including Corporate Services, Protective Services, Infrastructure, Human Resources, Polar Bear Habitat, Community Services, and Administration. They will also consider appointing an alternate CEMC for the Emergency Management Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new business or public hearings.
- Appointment of an Alternate CEMC Emergency Management Program
- CSD Departmental Monthly Report December 2021
- Infrastructure Services Monthly Report November 2021
- Human Resources Monthly Report November 2021
- Polar Bear Habitat Monthly Report