Dysart et al, ON

Committee of Adjustment

Inaugural Meeting of Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Special Meeting of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Special Meeting of Council

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Glebe Park and Museum Committee

The committee reviewed updates to the current work and management plans. Discussions included park signage, deer impact assessments, and a proposed new roof for the 1870s log cabin in the 2027 budget.

• Proposed 2027 Committee Budget
• Right of Way request for Bishop and McMaster
• Haliburton County Newspaper Digitization Project delegation
• Proposed new roof for the 1870s log cabin at the museum farmstead

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several files regarding property variances. This includes a request for a deck encroachment on the Drag River.

• D13-MV-2026-015: Request for a 4.6 square metre deck encroachment within 10 metres of the high water mark at 1206 Peninsula Road
• D13-MV-2026-016: Variance application for 1014 Constance Road, Township of Harcourt
• D13-MV-2026-017: Variance application for 1003 Champion Trail, Township of Harburn
• D13-MV-2025-032: Variance application for 1036 Ann Road, Township of Harcourt

Regular Council

The Municipality of Dysart et al will hold a regular council meeting to discuss several zoning by-law amendments and a road closing application. The body will also consider a new speed limit for Haliburton-By-The-Lake and a funding request from a snowmobile club.

• By-law 2026-86: Proposed 30 km/h speed limit in Haliburton-By-The-Lake
• Zoning By-law Amendments for Camp Adelaide Ltd., Robard, and Beachli Derek Trustee
• By-law 2026-89: Severance Agreement for Miller's Lake Conservation Association
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-61: Application to purchase shore road allowance at 1056 Argillite Rd.
• Funding request from Paudash Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club for a survey

Cultural Resources Committee

The Cultural Resources Committee will meet to review the draft 2027 budget and discuss the creation of a social media plan. The body will also receive updates on the Pump It Up Project and community leader identification.

• Draft Budget 2027
• Discussion on the creation of a Social Media Plan for the CRC
• Update on the Pump It Up Project
• Planning for the Cultural Stakeholders' Autumn Gathering on November 19th
• Selection of a new Committee Chair for 2027

Regular Council

The Municipality of Dysart et al Regular Council meeting on September 22, 2026, will consider a wide range of items, including multiple by-law amendments (short-term rentals, canine control, noise, etc.), land transactions (right-of-way, shore road allowance purchases, road closings), a severance proposal, and a housing infrastructure funding opportunity. The agenda also includes routine reports on building permits, by-law updates, and financial summaries, as well as a closed session for legal and land acquisition matters.

• Amendments to 15 by-laws including Short-Term Rental (2026-72), Canine Control (2026-73), Deer Feeding (2026-74), Noise (2026-75), Waste Management (2026-76), Fireworks (2026-77), Sign Regulation (2026-78), Site Alteration (2026-79), Encroachment (2026-80), Parking Control (2026-81), Property Standards (2026-82)
• New Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-Law 2026-68
• Request for Right of Way over municipal lands at Glebe Park (Part Lot 15, Concession 10)
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-84 for purchase of shore road allowance at Black Lake (1145 & 1129 Black Lake Trail)
• Severance proposal for lands at 2685 & 2697 Kashawigamog Road (File D00-SV-2026-013)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for minor variances on properties in Dysart and Havelock. The items include requests to increase garage heights and deck areas near waterfronts.

• Variance for 2077 Fred Jones Road: increase private garage height from 5.5m to 7.3m
• Variance for 2077 Fred Jones Road: increase detached deck area within water setback to 22 square metres
• Variance for 1029 Winkler Road: increase private garage height from 5.5m to 8.5m
• Public hearing for D13-MV-2026-013 regarding Lands of Evans at 2349 Watts Road

Regular Council

The Municipality of Dysart et al is holding a regular council meeting with a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment for Camp Adelaide Ltd. Council will also consider several road closing by-laws, a site plan update for County Road 21, and various reports on fire, parks, building, public works, and finance.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment D14-ZB-2025-002 (Camp Adelaide Ltd.)
• By-law 2026-69: Zoning By-law Amendment for Camp Adelaide Ltd.
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-Draft (L07-RO-2025-009) for lands of Curtis & Legros at Black Lake
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-70 (L07-RO-2025-012) for Miller's Lake Conservation at Guilford Lake
• Application to purchase shore road allowance (L07-RO-2026-007) for Schmitt at Kennisis Lake

Cultural Resources Committee

The Cultural Resources Committee will meet on August 20, 2026, to hear delegations from the Haliburton County Youth Wellness Hub and Haliburton Rotary, receive updates on the Pump It Up project and community leader identification, and discuss the Culture Sector Stakeholders Fall Gathering and the committee's action plan. The committee will also review its financial report for the seven months ending July 31, 2026. This is a regular business meeting with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.

• Delegation from Haliburton County Youth Wellness Hub
• Delegation from Haliburton Rotary on potential new project
• Update on Pump It Up public art project
• Discussion of Culture Sector Stakeholders Fall Gathering
• Financial report: $9,900 budget, $2,026.32 spent YTD

Glebe Park and Museum Committee

The Glebe Park and Museum Committee will meet electronically on August 13, 2026, to hear a delegation from Friends of Grass Lake proposing a pedestrian trail along County Road 21 to connect to Glebe Park. The committee will also review and update its work plan, management plan, and stewardship plan, and receive financial reports. The agenda includes routine procedural items and updates from members.

• Delegation from Friends of Grass Lake proposing a pedestrian trail on County Road 21 to Glebe Park
• Review of Work Plan 2026 August
• Review of Action Items for the Glebe Park and Museum Committee
• Review of Action Plan for the Stewardship Plan and Hazard Tree Status
• Financial report: Glebe Park PL 07.31.2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on three minor variance applications. The applications involve properties on Bitter Lake Road, Bryson Trail, and Palace Drive, seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements for setbacks, building height, and accessory structures. Staff reports include recommendations and proposed conditions for each file.

• D13-MV-2026-007 (Wagman): 1438 Bitter Lake Road — three variances to reduce interior side lot line setbacks for a private cabin, accessory building, and shed.
• D13-MV-2026-009 (Mitchell): Bryson Trail — three variances to increase garage height to 7.7 metres, permit a water closet in a garage, and allow an additional accessory building.
• D13-MV-2026-011 (Golden on Main Inc.): 1017 Palace Drive — application listed on agenda; no staff report or details provided in the document.
• Staff recommend conditions for file D13-MV-2026-007 including a planting strip and a prohibition on windows/doors on the side abutting the lot line.
• Staff recommend conditions for file D13-MV-2026-009 to limit the total number of accessory buildings on the property.

Regular Council

The Municipality of Dysart et al will hold a public meeting and council vote regarding a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Boice Bradley Drive. The session also includes several applications to purchase shore road allowances and a budget update for the County Road 21 development.

• Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-ZB-2026-009 for Boice Bradley Drive
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-60 for 1573 Breckles Dr.
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-61 for 1056 Argillite Rd.
• Road Closing By-Law 2026-62 for unassigned land at Kawagama Lake
• By-Law 2026-66 for Hill Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Lease

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications. For the Ellis property at 1634 Preachers Lane, a variance to allow a water closet in a garage. For the Miemiec and Yuen property at 1134 Paradise Cove Road, seven variances including a wider stairway, larger deck/gazebo, increased lot coverage, and more accessory buildings. The third application, for Harcourt Park Inc. at 1141 Straggle Lake Drive, is listed but details are not provided in the agenda.

• Variance to permit water closet in private garage at 1634 Preachers Lane (Ellis)
• Variance to increase stairway width to 2.1 m within minimum setback (Miemiec and Yuen)
• Variance to increase deck/gazebo combined floor area to 22 sq m within water setback (Miemiec and Yuen)
• Variance to increase gazebo height to 4.5 m within water setback (Miemiec and Yuen)
• Variance to increase lot coverage to 16% and allow 3 accessory buildings (Miemiec and Yuen)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting will consider appointing Deputy Mayor Walt McKechnie to fill the vacant Mayor's seat for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term. If approved, the Deputy Mayor seat becomes vacant and will be filled by appointment from current council members at the July 28 regular meeting. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Appointment of Walt McKechnie as Mayor to fill vacancy
• Declaration of Deputy Mayor vacancy
• Process to appoint Deputy Mayor from current council at July 28 meeting
• Public notice of vacancy to be posted online and in local newspapers
• Confirming by-law 2026-58 for the meeting's proceedings

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment to allow short-term rentals in additional dwelling units. It will also consider a borrowing by-law for the Redstone Brook Bridge, a textile recycling agreement with Diabetes Canada, and several land transactions. Closed session items include land acquisitions and litigation.

• Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment D14-ZB-2025-006 for short-term rentals in ADUs
• By-law 2026-51 for borrowing on Redstone Brook Bridge
• By-law 2026-52 authorizing textile recycling agreement with Diabetes Canada
• Application to exchange shore road allowance for Dignan Road (Haliburton Lake)
• Removal of holding provision for Total Site Services (Lot 25, Concession 3, Dysart)

Special Meeting of Council

Council will declare the mayor seat vacant following the death of Mayor Murray Fearrey and decide to fill the vacancy by appointing a current council member at a special meeting on July 7, 2026. They will also hear a presentation from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network on affordability and governance, and receive a status update on County Road 21 development lands. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a proposed acquisition or disposition of land on County Road 21.

• Declaring the mayor seat vacant and directing appointment of a current council member by July 7, 2026
• Deadline for council members to submit consent to nomination: June 30, 2026 at noon
• Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) affordability and governance structure engagement session
• Status update on County Road 21 development lands (Roll Nos. 012-000-72706 and 012-000-73200)
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act for proposed land acquisition or disposition on County Road 21

Committee of Adjustment

The Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets to rule on three minor variance applications: a deferred application (D13-MV-2026-003) for a private cabin/garage on Merganser Trail, and new applications on Remembrance Lane (D13-MV-2026-005) and Dignan Road (D13-MV-2025-014). A site visit for the first application was held on June 9.

• D13-MV-2026-003: Petrow & Tancredi, 1086 Merganser Trail, Guilford – variances to reduce interior side lot setback from 4.5 m to 0.95 m and street setback from 7.5 m to 4.2 m for a two-storey private cabin/garage (deferred from May 14).
• D13-MV-2026-005: Honderich, 1024 Remembrance Lane, Harcourt – variance request (specifics not listed in agenda).
• D13-MV-2025-014: McLean, 1342 Dignan Road, Harburn – variance request (specifics not listed in agenda).
• Staff report for file D13-MV-2026-003 included recommendation but no decision yet.

Cultural Resources Committee

The Cultural Resources Committee will hear a delegation from Sharon Kennedy, Vice-Chair of Arts Council Haliburton Highlands, about Ontario Culture Days (Sept 18-Oct 4, 2026). The committee will also receive updates on the Pump It Up public art project, the Cultural Plan Action Plan, and the Haliburton Highlands Tourism Stakeholders Group. Financial reports include the 2026 budget with $9,881.94 in revenue and $3,000 allocated for public art.

• Delegation from Sharon Kennedy on Ontario Culture Days (Sept 18-Oct 4, 2026)
• Pump It Up Project Update — includes youth artist call for a control box wrap at County Road 21 and Halbiem Crescent
• Cultural Plan Action Plan update
• Haliburton Highlands Tourism Stakeholders Group Update
• CRC 2026 Budget: $9,881.94 revenue from Council, $3,000 for public art projects

Regular Council

Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment for Emmerson Lumber Ltd. at 30 Victoria Street. Other items include approval of an Automatic Fire Aid Agreement, appointment of a seasonal septic inspector and a municipal law enforcement officer, a short-term rental program report, and a staff request to suspend acceptance of construction and demolition materials at the West Guilford waste disposal site. Council will also consider a joint compliance audit committee by-law and several road allowance applications.

• Public hearing on Zoning By-law Amendment File D14-ZB-2026-007 (Emmerson Lumber Ltd., 30 Victoria Street)
• By-Law 2026-43 – Automatic Fire Aid Agreement
• By-Laws 2026-40 and 2026-41 – Appointment of Darcee Payne as Seasonal Septic Inspector and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Staff request to suspend acceptance of construction/demolition materials at West Guilford waste disposal site
• By-Law 2026-42 – Joint Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 term of Council

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on three minor variance applications. Two files were deferred from a previous meeting (Jakubowski and Schmidt-Hansen) following a site visit, and a new application (Petrow & Tancredi) is also on the agenda. The meeting will also adopt minutes and declare any pecuniary interests.

• D13-MV-2026-003: Variance to reduce minimum lot area at 1086 Merganser Trail (Petrow & Tancredi)
• D13-MV-2025-008: Deferred decision on private cabin within water setback and other variances at 1182 Miskwabi Lake Road (Jakubowski)
• D13-MV-2025-025: Deferred decision on shed within water setback at 1561 Kennaway Road (Schmidt-Hansen)

Glebe Park and Museum Committee - 14 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council

The council will discuss two draft zoning by-law amendments: File No. D14-ZB-2026-005 for Norris Drag Lake and File No. D14-ZB-2026-006 for Rushlow. Other items include a request for a right‑of‑way over municipal lands at Glebe Park, a review of governance and affordability, and reports from fire, parks, and public works. The meeting also includes a by‑law to authorize a batteries services agreement with Call2Recycle Canada.

• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-ZB-2026-005 – Norris Drag Lake (Part Lot 6, Concession 10, Dudley)
• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-ZB-2026-006 – Rushlow (Part Lot 11, Concession 9, Dysart)
• Request for Right of Way over Municipal Lands at Glebe Park (Lot 15, Concession 10)
• By‑Law 2026-38 – Authorize Batteries services agreement with Call2Recycle Canada, effective May 1, 2026
• Tender Results – Supply of cover material at West Guilford Waste Disposal Site

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications regarding lot sizes, setbacks, and accessory buildings. The meeting includes discussions on property legalizations and compliance with zoning by-laws for residential and commercial lands.

• D13-MV-2026-001: Variance for a 3199 square metre (0.79 acre) lot at 1292 Bitter Lake Road
• D13-MV-2026-002: Setback and accessory building variances at 1129 Smith Lane
• D13-MV-2025-008: Public hearing for 1182 Miskwabi Lake Road
• D13-MV-2025-025: Public hearing for 1561 Kennaway Road

Regular Council

The Council will review several by-laws regarding 2026 taxation rates and borrowing for infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments, internet service renewal, and various municipal reports.

• By-law 2026-25 to authorize 2026 taxation rates
• Borrowing by-laws for Barry's Bridge Replacement and Highland Street Sidewalk Rehabilitation
• Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-ZB-2026-002 (LRC Campbell Ltd.)
• Request for relief of planning and building fees for Haliburton Gymnastics
• By-law 2026-24 regarding communal sewage service fees

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications involving property setbacks, lot areas, and the number of accessory buildings. The meeting includes discussions on legalizing existing structures and adjusting lot dimensions to comply with zoning by-laws.

• Variance for 1292 Bitter Lake Road to permit a 3199 square metre lot area
• Variance for 1129 Smith Lane to permit a private cabin with a 3 metre street setback
• Variance for 1129 Smith Lane to permit three accessory buildings
• Variance for Lands of Finkelstein to permit a 4.5 metre exterior side lot line setback
• Variance for Rails End Gallery to permit a 4 metre front lot line setback

Regular Council

The Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments and official plan amendments, including a request to rezone lands at Bat Lake. The meeting also includes discussions on fire department equipment, waste management updates, and various land purchase or exchange applications.

• Zoning amendment for Grierson at Bat Lake (File D14-ZB-2025-008)
• Zoning amendment for 2772318 Ont. Inc. at Kawagama Lake (File D14-ZB-2025-020)
• Severance proposal for lands of Waind and Taylor at Redstone Lake
• Request for relief of planning and building fees for Haliburton Gymnastics
• Proposal for an amateur mixed martial arts event at A.J. LaRue Arena

Glebe Park and Museum Committee

The committee will review the 2026 Glebe Park budget and the action plan for the Stewardship Plan. Discussions include the 2025 hazard tree report, the 2026 work plan, and preparations for a spring open house.

• Review of 2026 Glebe Park draft budget totaling $22,340 in expenses
• Discussion of Glebe Park Hazard Tree Report 2025
• Review of Stewardship Plan action items
• Planning for a Spring Open House for Glebe Park
• Review of 2025-11 P&L Summary

NEW DATE - Cultural Resources Committee

The Cultural Resources Committee will review the final report for the Cultural Plan Update and discuss the implementation of its five-year action plan. The meeting will also address the 2026 committee budget and the role of the committee.

• Cultural Plan Update Final Report
• CRC 2026 Budget review
• Updated Cultural Plan Action Plan
• New Community Committee Member discussion

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

The Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments and an official plan amendment regarding water setbacks. The meeting also includes discussions on interim tax levies, temporary borrowing, and various land purchase applications.

• Zoning By-law Amendment: Miller's Lake Conservation (Guilford Lake)
• Zoning By-law Amendment: Stewart (3023 Trapper's Trail Road)
• Zoning By-law Amendment: Madlo Enterprises Inc. (Drag Lake)
• By-law 2026-03: Interim Tax Levy and interest/penalties
• By-law 2026-04: Authorization for temporary borrowing for 2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing minor variance applications for a single-family dwelling and accessory building in Harburn, and an art gallery expansion in Dysart. Staff have provided recommendations for each file regarding setback requirements.

• D13-MV-2025-034: Residential setback variances for Lands of Finkelstein, Township of Harburn
• D13-MV-2025-035: Art gallery setback variances for 78 Maple Avenue, Township of Dysart
• Proposed single-family dwelling and accessory building on Oblong Lake
• Proposed expansion of the Rails End Gallery Building