Dysart et al public meetings in 2021
58 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al Council meets December 21, 2021 to consider several shore road allowance purchase applications and conveyance by-laws, a road resurfacing contract extension, and by-laws on emergency management, land transfers, and cemetery fees. Council will also receive reports from local boards and committees, and hold a closed session on land matters. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Shore road allowance purchase applications for properties on Redstone Lake, Kennisis Lake, Haliburton Lake, Little Kennisis Lake, and Farquar Lake
- By-Law 2021-91 to transfer Soap Pond Lands to the Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners' Association
- By-Law 2021-92 to impose fees and charges for Evergreen Cemetery effective January 1, 2022
- 2021 Road Resurfacing Contract Extension
- Closed session on land matters including Wagon Wheel Subdivision, County Road 21 Property, and disposition of original road allowances
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The agenda lists procedural items (adoption of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interest, adoption of the October 28, 2021 minutes) followed by business carried over from those minutes and several items of business. No decisions or dollar amounts are stated in the agenda itself; the attached October 28 minutes are the only detailed record provided.
- Plaque for the Dry Stone Boat — follow-up on correspondence with the contracted plaque company
- Potential funding for empty storefront windows — funding streams to be discussed
- Plan for directional signage — deferred from October because the subcommittee had not met
- Arena Mural Project — contract sent to the artist; online meeting planned between artist and athletes
- Sam Slick Park — committee to offer an educational session to Council in the new year
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al held a special council meeting on December 10, 2021, to review the first draft of the 2022 budget. The draft proposes a 7.56% increase on the municipal tax levy plus 1.46% new growth, with municipal taxes funding 59.4% of total expenditures at $11,061,064. Council also received presentations on departmental budgets including fire, museum, planning, and parks and recreation. No decisions were made; the budget was presented for discussion.
- 2022 draft budget proposes 7.56% municipal levy increase; residential tax rate would rise from $297.44 to $319.92 per $100,000 assessment
- Municipal taxes of $11,061,064 fund 59.4% of total expenditures; OMPF funding set at $1,889,200
- 2022 debt repayment budgeted at $817,523; annual repayment limit allows up to $2,456,374
- Fire department budget includes $116,000 volunteer wages, $49,520 material/equipment, and $48,000 Highlands East contract
- Museum budget proposes $22,900 maintenance, including work on Reid House moisture issues
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on minor variance applications for waterfront properties in Dysart et al. The main returning file is the Connelly property at 1030 Wellington Drive on Haliburton Lake, where the committee deferred a decision in October 2021 and conducted a site visit on October 28, 2021. The applicants want to legalize the location of their 2019 dwelling and build a 28-by-48-foot garage, which requires variances for exterior side and rear lot line setbacks and lot coverage. Several other files are also listed for consideration.
- Connelly, 1030 Wellington Drive, Haliburton Lake: variances to legalize a dwelling 4.8 m (16 ft) from the exterior side lot line (required 7.5 m) and to build a 28 ft by 48 ft garage 4.8 m from rear and exterior side lot lines
- Connelly lot coverage variance requested at 17% versus the 15% maximum in the WR4L zone; staff report dated Nov 23, 2021 references a revised 16% figure
- Staff recommend conditions including removal or relocation of a woodshed within the exterior side lot line setback and removal of a temporary garage and shipping container
- Other files listed: Cowen and Mckinlay (2613 Kashagawigamog Lake Road), McWhinnie (1084 Glen Lake Court), Greenhow (1595 Tattersal Road), Simpson and North (1313 Murrys Road), and Derin (1076 Apex Lane)
- Meeting held by Zoom videoconferencing due to COVID-19 precautions
Committee of the Whole
Dysart et al's Committee of the Whole meets December 7, 2021 by Zoom to hear an OPP briefing on recent vandalism and review departmental reports. Items include a by-law adopting the Municipality's Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan, the sale and purchase of tandem axle trucks with snow plow equipment, and several grant, recycling, and election-services matters. Most agenda items are reports received as information rather than final decisions.
- OPP Haliburton Highlands Detachment briefing on recent vandalism and 2021 police occurrences at Head Lake Park
- By-law for the Municipality Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
- Sale of surplus tandem axle truck with snow plow equipment, and award of one replacement truck (RFT 2021-PW-19)
- Carton Council Canada community education grant award and electronic waste recycling update
- 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Services RFP results and proposed amendments to the Procedural By-Law and 2022 meeting schedule
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee is reviewing a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Fleming College for a student residence at 297 College Drive, adjacent to Glebe Park. The proposal would reduce required interior side and rear lot line setbacks from 90 metres to as low as 0 metres to allow four three-storey buildings with 54 suites and 94 beds, plus 202 parking spaces. The committee will also receive updates on the student residence planning process, the museum, and draft 2022 budgets for Glebe Park.
- Zoning By-law Amendment to reduce interior side lot line setback from 90 m to 7 m and rear lot line setback to parking from 90 m to 0 m where abutting a publicly maintained road
- Proposed student residence: four three-storey buildings in two pavilions, 54 suites, 94 beds, 1,790 sq. m. gross floor area, 202 parking spaces including 10 barrier-free
- Update on new student residence planning justification and public consultation memo from D.M. Wills Associates dated October 29, 2021
- Draft 2022 budget for Glebe Park and 2021-09 Glebe revenue and expenditure report
- Haliburton Highlands Museum report for November 2021
Regular Council
Dysart et al Council meets November 23, 2021 by Zoom to hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for the lands of Smith & Hamilton at 3242 Kashagawigamog Lake Road. Council will also consider several by-laws, including a garbage and recycling hauling agreement with Mid-Ontario Disposal for 2022-2023, a fees and charges by-law, and lease renewals for the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail and Ski Club and the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust. Delegations are scheduled on a Maple Avenue walk audit, active transportation funding, and Wallings Developments. Council will also go into closed session on a personnel matter.
- Public meeting and By-law 2021-86 zoning amendment for Smith & Hamilton lands at 3242 Kashagawigamog Lake Road (File D14-ZB-2021-011)
- By-law 2021-82: garbage, recycling, and construction/demolition waste hauling and processing agreement with Mid-Ontario Disposal, effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023
- By-law 2021-83: by-law to impose fees and charges
- By-laws 2021-84 and 2021-85: Blair Land donation agreement and acquisition of the Blair Lands
- By-law 2021-87: close and convey shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 10, Concession 8, Grass Lake, adjacent to the Lands of Winder
Committee of the Whole
Dysart et al's Committee of the Whole meets November 9, 2021 by Zoom to hear two delegations: Rogers Communications on land leasing for a telecommunication tower near Fort Irwin, and Places for People on the Wallings Road affordable housing development's design and road access. The committee also reviews departmental reports on fire, public works, parks, museum, building, planning, and finance, and considers draft by-laws on acquiring the Blair lands and electric vehicle charging station user fees. A closed session is scheduled under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Rogers Communications delegation on land leasing options for a telecommunication tower near Fort Irwin
- Places for People delegation on Wallings Road affordable housing development project design and road access (Roll No. 012-000-05801, Geographic Township of Dysart)
- Public works items: winter maintenance of seasonal roads, surplus tandem axle truck with snow plow, industrial park security, 2022-2023 garbage/recycling/C&D waste hauling and processing, FoodCycler pilot, Harcourt landfill winter hours
- Planning applications: purchase of original allowance for road between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 8, Redstone Lake (File L07-RO-2021-016); purchase of shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 1, Concession 2, Grace Lake (File L07-RO-2021-018); minor variance request on shore road allowance in front of Lot 17, Concession 8, Tedious Lake
- Administration: draft by-laws for acquisition of Blair lands and Blair land donation agreement; draft fee by-law amendments for electric vehicle charging station user fees
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets virtually on October 28, 2021. The agenda lists procedural items (adopting the agenda and minutes, disclosure of pecuniary interest) plus items arising from minutes and items of business including potential funding for empty storefront windows, a directional signage plan, the arena mural project, Sam Slick Park, and financials. The attached August and September minutes are background; the agenda itself does not state any decisions to be made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.
- Adoption of minutes from the Aug 26 and Sep 16, 2021 meetings
- Potential funding for empty storefront windows
- Report on plan for directional signage
- Arena mural project update (murals to honour Lesley Tashlin and Taly Williams, artist Annie Hamel approved Sep 16)
- Sam Slick Park and committee financials
Regular Council
Dysart et al Council meets October 26, 2021 to hear delegations on a Community Climate Action Plan, a proposed Municipal FoodCycler program, and a request to amend Harcourt Landfill hours. Council will also consider several by-laws including a new Fire Department by-law, a by-law to assume a portion of Illman Road, and a fees and charges by-law, plus multiple shore road allowance purchase applications and a draft COVID-19 vaccination program. A closed session will address land disposition, solicitor-client privilege, and confidential commercial information.
- Delegation from Food Cycle Science Corporation on a proposed Municipal FoodCycler Program
- Proposal to amend Harcourt Landfill hours from John Dunlop
- By-Law 2021-76 establishing and regulating the Dysart et al Fire Department
- By-Law 2021-77 to assume a portion of Illman Road
- Shore road allowance purchase applications on Wenona, Kashagawigamog, Redstone, and Drag Lakes
Personnel and Administration Committee
The Personnel and Administration Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting. The primary item is a recommendation to Council to approve a new Administrative Assistant position for the Public Works Department, starting in early September 2021 on Band 4 of the Non Union Salary grid. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.
- Recommendation to approve Public Works Administrative Assistant position on Band 4 salary grid
- Adoption of minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting
- Closed session discussion pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee will review updates on the stewardship plan, work plan items including the Nordic Ski Garage, and a report from the Haliburton Highlands Museum. The agenda includes a review of the 2021 Glebe Park budget, which lists total expenses of $43,250 against revenue of $15,000. No new motions or decisions are proposed in the agenda text beyond acknowledging reports.
- Review of 2021 Glebe Park Budget showing $43,250 in expenses and $15,000 in revenue
- Update on Stewardship Plan from subcommittee
- Updates on Nordic Ski Garage, signage, and trail work
- Haliburton Highlands Museum Report noting $4,600 in admission donations
- Discussion of Reid House maintenance including chimney replacement quotes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three minor variance applications involving setbacks and lot coverage. The agenda includes requests for garages, cabins, and dwellings in the Townships of Dysart, Harburn, and Harcourt. One application was previously deferred and is being reconsidered.
- Variance request for a two-storey garage and existing garage legalization at 2613 Kashagawigamog Lake Road (Cowen & Mckinlay).
- Variance request for a dwelling at 1030 Wellington Drive, Haliburton Lake (Connelly).
- Reconsideration of a deferred variance for a dwelling on Victoria Street (Schonewille and Lewis), including water setback and front lot line issues.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole for Dysart et al met virtually to review reports from Fire, Public Works, Parks, and Planning departments. Key items included a request to bring Cypress Road to municipal standard, a petition to lower speed limits on Bitter Lake Road, and draft updates to the Cemetery Fee By-Law. The body also discussed a draft Fees and Charges By-law for the Planning Department and an application to purchase a road allowance near Lipsy Lake.
- Request to bring Cypress Road to Municipal Standard
- Petition to lower posted speed limit to 40 km/hr on Bitter Lake Road
- Draft Updates to Cemetery Fee By-Law
- Draft Fees and Charges By-law Schedule E (Planning Department)
- Application to Purchase Original Allowance for Road (File L07-RO-2021-008)
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al will hold a regular council meeting via Zoom to consider a winter maintenance agreement with the County of Haliburton. The agenda includes several planning applications for shore road allowances, site plan waivers, and pre-consultation severance requests in various townships. Council will also review reports from local boards and committees, including updates on community halls and arts centres.
- By-Law 2021-70: Winter Maintenance Agreement between the Municipality of Dysart et al and the County of Haliburton
- By-Law 2021-72: Lease extension for the Haliburton Family Health Centre
- Planning applications for shore road allowance closures at Benoir Lake, Loon Lake, Kashagawigamog Lake, and Haliburton Lake
- Pre-consultation severance applications for properties on Burkes Road and Kawagama Lake - Bear Island
- Request to waive Site Plan Control for Medeba Bible Camp at 1270 Kennisis Lake Road
Sign and Property Standards Committee
The Sign and Property Standards Committee is reviewing the second draft of the Municipality's new Sign Regulation By-Law. Staff presented proposed revisions, including reducing the standard sign permit fee from $75 to $30 and increasing the relief request fee from $50 to $100. The committee directed staff to incorporate these changes and bring an amended draft back for further review.
- Review of Second Draft of the Sign By-Law
- Proposal to reduce sign permit fee from $75 to $30
- Proposal to increase relief request fee from $50 to $100
- Clarification that backlit signs are prohibited only in Area 1 (Haliburton Village Area)
- Addition of regulations for banner signs and width restrictions for free-standing signs
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee met virtually to discuss procedural matters and a report from the Arena Mural Artist Selection Subcommittee. The agenda lists no other specific business items, contracts, or ordinances.
- Report and Recommendation from the Arena Mural Artist Selection Subcommittee
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft Letter of Intent with Places for People Haliburton Highlands Inc. for an affordable housing development on Part Lot 14, Concession 8. Staff noted that the October 31 deadline for rezoning may not be achievable depending on public interest levels. The committee also discussed a license of occupation request for Mink Road and updates on waste management and public works.
- Draft Letter of Intent with Places for People Haliburton Highlands Inc. for affordable housing on Roll No.: 012-000-05801
- License of Occupation request for road allowance between Lots 5 and 6 in Concession 4 (Mink Road)
- Winter Maintenance Agreement between Municipality of Dysart et al and County of Haliburton
- 2022 Recycling, Garbage, and Construction & Demolition Waste Hauling and Processing update
- Exotic Animals By-Law discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three minor variance applications involving private cabins and lot coverage. The agenda includes requests for variances in the Townships of Guilford, Dysart, and Harcourt. Staff reports recommend granting the variances for the Minnes and Franko files, while the Schonewille file is also listed for decision.
- D13-MV-2021-001: Variance to permit a private cabin in the front yard abutting Lipsy Lake shoreline (Minnes, Caboodle Lane).
- D13-MV-2021-021: Minor variance application for Schonewille and Lewis on Victoria Street (Township of Dysart).
- D13-MV-2021-023: Minor variance application for Franko at 1028 Delphine Road (Benior Lake, Township of Harcourt).
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee will review a staff report recommending the removal of the name 'Sam Slick Park' and its incorporation into Head Lake Park. The meeting also includes an update on the Arena Mural Project, which has a $30,000 fundraising goal, and a discussion of the committee's 2021 budget allocation.
- Recommendation to remove the name 'Sam Slick Park' and incorporate the area into Head Lake Park
- Update on the Arena Mural Project with a $30,000 fundraising goal for two murals
- Review of the 2021 Budget Update showing a $3,000.00 allocation
- Discussion on empty storefront windows and improved directional signage
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds a regular council meeting to consider zoning by-law amendments for lands in Eagle Lake and at 140 Maple Avenue. The agenda includes a site plan agreement for 1029 Perry Lane and requests to purchase shore road allowances near Kashawigamog, Drag, and other lakes. Council also reviews administrative by-laws regarding a mountain bike club land use agreement and hazardous waste services.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Draft 2021-64 for Lands of Kent (Eagle Lake), Roll No. 040-000-57100
- Zoning By-law Amendment Draft 2021-65 for McGreevy property at 140 Maple Avenue, Roll No. 012-000-25100
- Site Plan Agreement By-law 2021-66 for John Blair & Gillian Morton at 1029 Perry Lane
- By-law 2021-68 authorizing a Hazardous and Special Products services agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc.
- Requests to purchase shore road allowances adjacent to Porter/Burton, Baccellieri, and Simpson/North
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al held a virtual special meeting on August 20, 2021. The agenda included a closed session to discuss a proposed land disposition in the Township of Dysart regarding an offer on Wagon Wheel Subdivision. Council subsequently passed By-Law 2021-63 to confirm all actions taken during that special meeting.
- Closed session discussion of a proposed disposition of land in the Township of Dysart (Offer on Wagon Wheel Subdivision)
- Passage of By-Law 2021-63 to confirm proceedings of the August 20, 2021 special meeting
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM by Zoom videoconferencing due to COVID-19 precautions. Members will receive a stewardship plan sub-committee report, discuss a new bike trail proposal and 2021 work plan priorities, and review the Glebe Park 2021 budget and an August 2021 museum report. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and the June 10, 2021 minutes, plus member updates.
- New Bike Trail Proposal listed under the Work Plan
- Glebe Park 2021 Workplan Priorities, including signage, trail work and viewing platform repairs
- Stewardship Plan report from the sub-committee, deferred from the June 10 meeting
- Glebe Park 2021 budget showing $43,250 in expenses and $15,000 in donation revenue
- Haliburton Highlands Museum Report - August 2021, noting the museum re-opened July 16 under Step Three
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on August 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to adopt July 14 minutes and hear three files: a returning Calma/Harcourt Park Inc. file on Grosbeak Drive, a returning DeVries file on Rest-A-While Drive, and a new Figueira and Scheuchzer file on Sunnyside Street. The Calma and DeVries files were deferred at the July 14 meeting, and the DeVries applicant asked to add variances. The agenda text supplied covers only the agenda and the July 14 minutes; the outcome of the August 11 meeting is not established by this record.
- D13-MV-2021-011 (returning): Harcourt Park Inc. (Tenants: Calma), 1296 Grosbeak Drive, Straggle Lake — private cabin side setback of 1.5 m vs required 4.5 m and lot coverage of 18.9% vs permitted 15%, both deferred July 14
- D13-MV-2020-013 (returning): DeVries, 1221 Rest-A-While Drive, Farquhar Lake — seven variances on cabin and dwelling floor area, water setback, deck and encroachment, all deferred July 14 after applicant sought to add variances
- D13-MV-2021-022 (new): Figueira and Scheuchzer, Sunnyside Street, Township of Dysart — no agent listed
- Adoption of the July 14, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes
- At the July 14 meeting, the committee denied a Brown and McPhillips deck variance at 3310 West Shore Road, Kennisis Lake (25.27 sq m vs permitted 20 sq m)
Committee of the Whole
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of the Whole meets August 10, 2021 by Zoom to receive reports and give staff direction on public works, waste management, planning, and finance matters. Items include a request for a no-exit sign on Haliburton Lake Road, concerns about Hutchings Road, a draft by-law for a hazardous waste services agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc., and a draft letter of intent with Places for People Haliburton Highlands Inc. The agenda also lists a video surveillance proposal for Head Lake Park and Rails End Gallery, a request for no-parking signs on Green Lake Road, and a request for an exotic animal by-law. Most items are for discussion and staff direction; no final decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.
- Request for a no-exit sign on Haliburton Lake Road
- Concerns about Hutchings Road raised by Ken Smith
- Draft By-law 2021-XX to authorize a Hazardous and Special Products services agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. effective October 1, 2021
- Draft Letter of Intent between the Municipality of Dysart et al and Places for People Haliburton Highlands Inc. for Roll No. 012-000-05801
- Video surveillance at Head Lake Park and Rails End Gallery
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al Council meets on July 27, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda includes a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for the Lands of Ciancone on Redstone Lake, several delegations on pickleball/tennis courts, electric vehicle charging stations, and a housing project, plus reports on fees for the A.J. LaRue Arena and various planning applications. A closed session will discuss personal matters, a proposed land disposition, solicitor-client advice, and confidential commercial information.
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-58 for Lands of Ciancone (Redstone Lake), File No. D14-ZB-2021-001
- By-Law 2021-57 - Fees and Charges (A.J. LaRue Arena)
- By-law 2021-59 for Lands of Hot Pond Enterprises Corp. in Geographic Township of Harburn
- By-law 2021-60 to close and convey shore road allowance on Kawagama Lake adjacent to Lands of Doucet and Turpin
- Closed session on proposed disposition of lands in Dysart, Dudley and Harcourt (Wagon Wheel Subdivision, Mink Road, Elephant Lake Road)
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets July 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. virtually to adopt June 9, 2021 minutes and hear seven minor variance files. Two files (Blair and Morton, DeVries) are returning after site visits on June 23, 2021 where no decisions were made. The agenda lists files for properties on Straggle Lake, Kennisis Lake, Redstone Lake, Lakeview Street, and Farquhar Lake, with staff reports and recommendations attached.
- D13-MV-2021-011: Harcourt Park Inc. (Tenant: Calma), 1296 Grosbeak Drive, Straggle Lake — proposed decrease to south interior side lot line setback to 1.5 m and increase to lot coverage to 18.9%
- D13-MV-2021-016: Brown and McPhillips, 3310 West Shore Road, Kennisis Lake
- D13-MV-2021-017: Beamer, 2219 Redkenn Road, Redstone Lake, agent Greg Ostryhon
- D13-MV-2021-008: Etherington, Lakeview Street, Township of Dysart
- D13-MV-2021-012 (returning): Blair and Morton, 1029 Perry Lane, Farquhar Lake — deferred June 9, 2021 for site visit; no decision made June 23, 2021
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee is meeting to implement murals on the A.J. LaRue Community Centre Mural Wall. Council approved Policy No. 64 on June 22, 2021, setting eligibility criteria and a nomination process, and approved honoring athletes Lesley Tashlin and Taly Williams. The committee will discuss fundraising, a Request for Quotations (RFQ) process to select artists, a selection committee, and possible infrastructure needs. Financial implications are unknown; fundraising is planned.
- Policy No. 64 approved June 22, 2021, establishing eligibility criteria and nomination process for the A.J. LaRue Community Centre Mural Wall
- Council approved murals honoring Lesley Tashlin and Taly Williams
- Committee to discuss fundraising committee and procedure
- Committee to discuss RFQ process to solicit artist proposals
- Committee to discuss selection committee for artist(s) and possible infrastructure needs
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al Council meets to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for Kawagama Shores Family Trust lands and a severance proposal in Dudley Township. The agenda also includes updates to the 2021 road resurfacing schedule, new speed by-laws for Ross, Percy, Haliburton Lakes, and Irish Line Road, and a briefing on 2020 audited financial statements.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment (By-law 2021-41) for Kawagama Shores Family Trust lands in Havelock Township
- Severance Proposal (File No. D00-SV-2021-006) for lands of Warren at 1208 Reg's Trail in Dudley Township
- Changes to the 2021 Road Resurfacing treatment schedule
- By-Law 2021-48 establishing speed limits for Ross, Percy, and Haliburton Lakes
- By-Law 2021-49 establishing speed limits for Irish Line Road
Personnel and Administration Committee
The Personnel and Administration Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets June 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM by Zoom videoconferencing. The main item of business is a staff report from CAO Tamara Wilbee recommending a new Administrative Assistant position for the Public Works Department, placed on Band 4 of the non-union salary grid with a start in early October 2021. The committee will also adopt its agenda and previous minutes, and then move into a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. The committee makes recommendations to Council; it does not itself approve the position.
- Recommendation to create an Administrative Assistant – Public Works position on Band 4 of the non-union salary grid, paying $21.49 to $25.14 depending on experience
- Estimated 2021 cost of about $13,000 for three months, including statutory benefits and pension costs
- Proposed start date in early October 2021, before winter operations begin
- Job description reviewed by Marianne Love Consulting; duties include health and safety policy, roads training coordination, entrance permits, streetlight repair requests and reception backup
- Closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 on personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee is meeting to review proposed changes to the Public Art Policy, specifically regarding inventory and documentation procedures. They will also discuss a draft policy for selecting murals on the A.J. LaRue Community Centre wall and receive updates on subcommittees for the Sam Slick Park namesake and cultural organization support during the pandemic.
- Review of Public Art Policy updates, focusing on sections 5.1.3 (Inventory) and 5.1.4 (Documentation)
- Discussion of draft criteria for eligibility for the Mural Wall at the A.J. LaRue Community Centre
- Update on the Sam Slick Subcommittee regarding park naming and historical context
- Review of 2021 Budget and remaining unallocated funds (approx. $1400 from previous meeting)
- Review of Head Lake Park Plan for historical, architectural, and artistic potential
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee of Dysart et al met to review the 2021 work plan priorities, including trail upgrades and building repairs. The committee discussed updates to land use agreements for mountain bike trails and reviewed the Haliburton Highlands Museum's reopening plans. Financial reports for the park's 2021 budget and current expenditures were also presented.
- Review of 2021 Work Plan priorities: signage, trail work, and repairs to the viewing platform and washroom
- Update on By-Law 2012-69 Mountain Bike Land Use Agreement with Haliburton Highlands Mountain Bike Club
- Update on 2014-57 Land Use Agreement with Haliburton Mountain Bike Club
- 2021 Glebe Park Budget: $15,000 revenue, $43,250 expenses, $28,250 net
- Haliburton Highlands Museum report on summer reopening plans and outdoor programming
Committee of Adjustment
The Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to decide on six minor variance applications for properties in townships including Havelock, Harburn, Dysart, and Harcourt. The agenda includes a returning file for a site on Dennison Island and new requests for variances regarding building setbacks, floor areas, and accessory building uses. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and a report on a recent site inspection.
- McCoy (Dennison Island): Variance for dwelling width parallel to shoreline and sauna habitation
- Corsi (1567 Percy Lake Road): Minor variance application in Township of Harburn
- Silver Beach Developments Ltd. (9 William James Court): Minor variance application in Township of Dysart
- Farr (1016 Bernies Road): Minor variance application in Township of Harburn
- Blair and Morton (1029 Perry Lane): Minor variance application in Township of Harcourt
Committee of the Whole
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of the Whole meets June 8, 2021 by Zoom videoconferencing to work through a packed agenda covering planning, fire, public works, parks, museum, by-law, finance, and administration. Planning items include Policy 32 governing use of unopened municipal road allowances and a zoning interpretation request for lands of Harris on Halbiem Crescent. Public works items include a draft speed by-law for Irish Line Road, the 2021 Speed Radar Sign Program, Dunn Road rehabilitation, and a request to maintain Cypress Road. The committee will also discuss a proposed arena fee increase, video surveillance cameras, cemetery by-laws 2021-34 and 2021-35, and a closed session on land, litigation, and confidential matters.
- Policy 32 – A Policy to Govern the Use of Unopened Municipal Road Allowances
- Request for Zoning Interpretation – Lands of Harris, Lot 7, Plan 623, Halbiem Crescent, Roll No. 012-000-004219
- DRAFT Speed By-law – Irish Line Road
- Dunn Road Rehabilitation and Surface Treating & Grief Bros. Canada Inc Infrastructure Contribution Fund
- Proposed Arena Fees Increase
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds its regular Council meeting on May 25, 2021, virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. Council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments (Kennedy/Brind and Kawagama Shores Family Trust), hear delegations on a Lions Club fundraiser, the Asset Management Plan, and the Sports Hall of Fame, and consider a series of planning, public works, finance, and administrative items. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including a site plan agreement for Haliburton Lumber and Enterprise, license of occupation renewals, and an alternative voting method by-law for the 2022 election. Council will also enter closed session to discuss proposed land dispositions on Harburn Road, Industrial Park, and Elephant Lake Road.
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-40, File ZA 2021-003, Lands of Kennedy/Brind (Roll No. 012-000-04309)
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-41, File ZA 2021-005, Lands of Kawagama Shores Family Trust (Roll No. 061-000-34224)
- Site Plan Agreement By-law 2021-43 for Haliburton Lumber and Enterprise at 5138 County Road 21 (Roll No. 011-000-71400)
- By-law 2021-42: Memorandum of Understanding with Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology (Roll No. 012-000-78550)
- By-law 2021-46: Alternative Voting Method for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications for properties in the Township of Guilford. The agenda includes a staff report for a Farquhar Lake property seeking variances for a cabin, deck, and dwelling addition, and a file for a Lipsy Lake property. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.
- File D13-MV-2020-013: DeVries, 1121 Rest-A-While-Drive, Farquhar Lake
- Requested variances for 80.5 sq m cabin area and 7.9 m water setback
- File D13-MV-2021-010: Lengyel, 1045 Downrigger Court, Lipsy Lake
- Virtual meeting via Zoom livestream
Personnel and Administration Committee
The Personnel and Administration Committee of Dysart et al is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM by Zoom videoconferencing. The agenda covers routine procedural items — adopting the agenda, disclosing any pecuniary interest, and adopting minutes from the December 7, 2020 meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. No decisions on contracts, fees, or bylaws appear on this agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
- Adoption of minutes from the December 7, 2020 Personnel and Administration Committee meeting
- Adoption of the May 11, 2021 agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al Council is holding a special meeting on May 5, 2021, conducted by Zoom due to COVID-19. The only substantive item is a closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for council education and training on the Code of Conduct, council/staff relations, and running efficient meetings. Council will then report from closed session and pass By-Law 2021-39, a routine confirming by-law adopting the actions taken at the meeting.
- Closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for council education/training on Code of Conduct, council/staff relations, and efficient meetings
- By-Law 2021-39, a confirming by-law adopting actions from the May 5, 2021 special meeting
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda
Cultural Resources Committee
Dysart et al's Cultural Resources Committee meets virtually on April 22, 2021 to review a proposed public art mural project at the A.J. LaRue Community Centre, support for cultural organizations during COVID-19, a status report on the Municipal Cultural Plan, and the committee's 2021 budget and work plan. The agenda also revisits ongoing items including empty storefront windows, directional signage, and a plaque for the Drystone Boat. Several items are carried over from the February 25, 2021 meeting.
- Public art murals proposed for the A.J. LaRue Community Centre, with letters of support for Taly Williams and Lesley Tashlin
- 2021 budget and action items for the Cultural Resources Committee
- Status report on the Dysart Municipal Cultural Plan
- 2021 work plan items including Public Art Policy review (June 2021), Sam Slick Park Namesake, and Head Lake Park Plan review
- Supporting cultural organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets April 14, 2021 to hold public hearings on four minor variance applications for properties on Haas Lake, Haliburton Lake, and in Harburn and Dysart townships. The Mendoza file (1038 Pike Lane) returns after being deferred in March, with a redesigned dwelling that reduces water encroachment and no longer requires a height variance. The committee will also consider applications from Burk and Bain (1752 Curry Road), Hill (1074 Tippy's Trail), and Werry (Harburn Road).
- Returning file D13-MV-2020-014 (Mendoza, 1038 Pike Lane, Haas Lake): redesigned dwelling reduces encroachment to 33.3 sq m and dwelling unit area to 20%, no height variance requested
- D13-MV-2021-005 (Burk and Bain, 1752 Curry Road, Haliburton Lake, Township of Harburn)
- D13-MV-2021-007 (Hill, 1074 Tippy's Trail, Township of Dysart)
- D13-MV-2021-009 (Werry, Harburn Road, Township of Harburn, agent Melanie Viglas)
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19; adoption of March 10, 2021 minutes and declaration of pecuniary interest also on agenda
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meets April 13, 2021 to hear delegations on cemetery by-law amendments and electric vehicle charging stations in Haliburton County, and to review reports on fire, public works, waste management, parks, museum, building, and finance. Draft by-laws on waste management and waste fees are on the table, along with proposed road resurfacing work and speed radar sign locations. Council will also go into closed session to discuss personal matters, a proposed land acquisition in Havelock, and litigation affecting the municipality.
- Draft By-law 2021-XX to govern waste management and a companion by-law setting waste management fees (Schedule D)
- Request for pre-approval of a tandem axle truck with snow plow equipment
- 2021 Road Resurfacing Program - additional proposed work
- Speed Radar Sign 2021 location list
- Closed session on a proposed land acquisition in the Township of Havelock and property abutting the Kennisis Lake Waste Disposal Site
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee meets to adopt its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss the 2021 workplan and park repairs, a stewardship plan, and the museum's March 2021 report. The committee will also review the Glebe Park 2021 budget and receive member updates. Much of the agenda is procedural, with several items carried over from earlier meetings.
- Confirmation of 2021 workplan priorities, including signage, viewing platform repairs, arboretum and trail upgrades
- Glebe Park repairs for 2021, including trail kiosk, electrical box, staircase to deck, and deck supports
- Review of the Glebe Park 2021 budget
- Haliburton Highlands Museum Report for March 2021
- Updates on the proposed Haliburton School of Art + Design student residence in Glebe Park
Sign and Property Standards Committee
The Sign and Property Standards Committee meets to review proposed revisions to the Municipality's Sign By-Law, including a draft by-law, a list of inclusions, and input from the Haliburton BIA. The draft by-law sets out rules for sign types, permits, and prohibited signs, and would raise the sign permit fee from $15.00 to $75.00. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the October 22, 2020 meeting and routine procedural items.
- Review of draft Sign By-Law regulating signs and advertising devices
- Proposed sign permit fee increase from $15.00 to $75.00
- Input on the Sign By-Law from the Haliburton BIA
- Draft by-law would prohibit backlit signs and set area rules for Haliburton Village (Area 1) vs. rest of Municipality (Area 2)
- Adoption of minutes from the October 22, 2020 Sign and Property Standards Committee meeting
Regular Council
Dysart et al Council meets March 23, 2021 to hold a public meeting and decide on a zoning by-law amendment (By-law 2021-13) and site plan agreement (By-law 2021-14) for the Lands of Rieger in the Geographic Township of Havelock. Council will also consider several other planning by-laws, public works items including 2021 road resurfacing tender results, and a closed session regarding a proposed land acquisition in Havelock abutting the Kennisis Lake Waste Disposal Site. Delegations are scheduled on speed limits for Haliburton, Percy and Ross Lake area roads and on controlling Eurasian watermilfoil.
- Public meeting and zoning by-law amendment By-law 2021-13, File 2021-002, Lands of Rieger, Roll No. 060-000-24600, Con 2 PT Lots 13 & 14, Havelock
- By-law 2021-14 site plan agreement, File SPA 2021-001-Rieger, same lands
- By-law 2021-17 authorizing a severance agreement for Lancashire Homes Ltd., Part Lot 21, Concession 9, Guilford
- By-law 2021-23 authorizing sale of property at 737 Mountain Street to Community Living Trent Highlands; By-law 2021-27 authorizing sale of Industrial Park Lot 20 to Highland Design
- 2021 Road Resurfacing Tender Results (RFT 2021-PW-08) and By-Law 2021-20 ReCollect Master Service Agreement
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on March 10, 2021 to hold public hearings on five minor variance applications, including two returning files (Malchenko on Trappers Trail and Mendoza on Pike Lane) and three new files (McCoy, Tredway, and Johnson and Leroux). The meeting will also adopt minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting and the February 19, 2021 site visit, and hear any declarations of pecuniary interest. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- D13-MV-2020-019 (returning) — Malchenko, 1747 Trappers Trail, Township of Dudley; agent Roy Chan
- D13-MV-2020-014 (returning) — Mendoza, 1038 Pike Lane, Township of Dysart; agent Clinton Douchelle, Hom Drafting and Design Inc.
- D13-MV-2021-002 — McCoy, Dennison Island-Kawagama Lake, Township of Havelock
- D13-MV-2021-004 — Tredway, 5171 Kennisis Lake Road, Township of Havelock
- D13-MV-2020-017 — Johnson and Leroux, 1023 Indigo Lane, Township of Harburn
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing two agreements tied to the Gardens of Haliburton Inc. retirement development: a Drinking Water Responsibility Agreement and a Site Plan Amending Agreement. The project, on Lakeview Street lands in the Geographic Township of Dysart, is planned as 120 units in two phases and has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for its water supply. The committee is also set to hear a delegation from the developer's president and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Fleming College.
- Delegation from Bill Mardimae, President of Gardens Retirement Development Inc., on the Gardens of Haliburton water and site plan agreements
- By-law to execute a Drinking Water Responsibility Agreement for the Gardens of Haliburton development (Roll No. 012-000-22900-0000)
- By-law to execute a Site Plan Amending Agreement for the same Lakeview Street-area lands
- Memorandum of Understanding with Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Closed session under Section 239(2) regarding confidential commercial/financial information related to Public Works
Special Meeting of Council
Dysart et al Council is holding a special meeting on March 2, 2021, conducted virtually due to COVID-19. The only substantive item is a closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for a waste management education and training session for council members. No public decisions, contracts, or hearings are on the agenda; the meeting ends with a routine confirming by-law (2021-12) and adjournment.
- Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(3.1) for waste management education and training of council members
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 precautions
- By-Law 2021-12 to confirm proceedings of the March 2, 2021 special meeting
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee is deciding whether to accept a donated painting of Haliburton and Head Lake from Brad Park, owner of Foodland, into the Municipality's Public Art collection. Under the Public Art Policy, the Committee can either appoint a project liaison and a three-member Public Art Subcommittee to review the gift, or recommend directly to Council that it be accepted. The meeting also revisits ongoing items including the Head Lake Park plan, a cultural plan status report, the 2021 budget, and the 2021 work plan.
- Public art donation: painting of Haliburton and Head Lake previously displayed at Foodland, offered by owner Brad Park
- Head Lake Park plan presentation to Council (Head Lake Rotary Park)
- Status report on the Municipal Cultural Plan
- 2021 budget update for the Cultural Resources Committee
- 2021 work plan, including a Public Art Policy review targeted for June 2021 and a Sam Slick Park namesake review
Regular Council
Dysart et al Council meets virtually on February 23, 2021 to consider a 2021 budget by-law, a five-lot consent application on Drag Lake, a road closing by-law on Allen Lake, and a shore road allowance purchase on Kashawigamog Lake. Council will also hear delegations on the Friends of the Rail Trail event and an affordable housing report from the City of Kawartha Lakes, and will hold a closed session on land disposition and confidential financial matters.
- Consent proposal for five lots (Files H-003/21 to H-007/21) on the lands of Gonnsen, Drag Lake, Roll No. 010-000-62700
- Road Closing By-law 2021-08 for a road on Allen Lake adjacent to lands of Harcourt Park Inc. (Tenant: Hayes), Roll No. 030-000-37400-2100
- Purchase of shore road allowance on Kashawigamog Lake adjacent to the lands of Winder, Roll No. 011-000-62200
- By-law 2021-10 to adopt the 2021 estimates of expenditures and revenues
- Closed session on confidential financial information, proposed land disposition in Dysart (Industrial Park and Wagon Wheel Subdivision) and Guilford (Redstone Lake), and personal matters
Special Meeting of Council
Dysart et al Council holds a special virtual meeting to receive two Service Delivery Review final reports, one for the municipality and one covering Haliburton-area municipalities. The reports, prepared by consultant StrategyCorp and funded by the province's Municipal Modernization Fund, identify seven high-priority initiatives with potential annual revenues of $77,000-$272,000, direct savings of $632,000-$829,000, and productivity gains of $300,000-$480,000. Council is not being asked to decide on the recommendations at this meeting; the only vote is a routine confirming by-law for the proceedings.
- Dysart Service Delivery Review final report (Sept 2020) identifies seven high-priority initiatives including strategic planning, customer service, landfill strategy, recreation facilities, short-term rentals, sewage treatment plant, and roads digital infrastructure
- Report estimates $632,000-$829,000 in potential annual direct savings and $77,000-$272,000 in potential new annual revenues
- Short-term rentals regulatory response could generate $75,000-$268,000 in annual revenue
- Recreation facilities strategy with schools and Fleming College could save $230,000 annually
- By-Law 2021-07 to confirm the proceedings of the February 16, 2021 special meeting
Special Meeting of Council
Dysart et al Council holds a special virtual meeting on February 12, 2021, focused on reviewing the third draft of the 2021 budget. Council will consider staff recommendations to acknowledge a projected 2020 operating surplus of $545,660 and to transfer $300,000 from maintenance savings to the development reserve. The agenda also includes reports on the roadside brushing program, gravel-to-hardtop road conversion, and a radar speed sign program. A confirming by-law for the meeting is also on the agenda.
- 2021 budget third draft proposes a 1.16% municipal levy increase ($116,256) plus 0.9% new growth
- Staff recommend transferring $300,000 from 2020 maintenance surplus (washouts, brushing, snowplowing, sanding/salting) to development reserve
- 2020 preliminary operating surplus projected at $545,660, adjusted to $245,660 after proposed transfer
- Reports on roadside brushing program, gravel road to hardtop consideration, and radar speed sign program
- By-Law 2021-06 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee meets to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then discuss a 10-year Stewardship Plan developed with Fleming College students, create a 2021 work plan, and receive the Museum Director's report. The committee will also hear updates from members. No formal decisions beyond adopting the agenda and minutes are listed on this agenda.
- Stewardship Plan assessment based on Fleming College student researchers' recommendations
- Creation of 2021 Work Plan, including Glebe Park repairs and updated action items
- Museum Director's Report for February 2021
- Adoption of minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting
- Reports and updates from committee members
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on February 10, 2021 to hold public hearings on four minor variance applications. Files include a Lakeview Street dwelling seeking a reduced water setback, a Trappers Trail property, a Sunnyside Street property, and a returning file at 1038 Pike Lane on Haas Lake. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 13, 2021 meeting and may adjourn.
- D13-MV-2020-018 (Ide, Lakeview Street, Township of Dysart): request to reduce minimum water setback to 16.7 m (55 ft) from the required 30 m (98.4 ft) for a single family dwelling in the R1 zone
- D13-MV-2020-019 (Malchenko, 1747 Trappers Trail, Township of Dudley): agent Roy Chan
- D13-MV-2021-003 (Gardens of Haliburton, 1 Sunnyside Street, Township of Dysart)
- D13-MV-2020-014 (Mendoza, 1038 Pike Lane, Haas Lake, Township of Dysart): returning file, agent Clinton Douchelle of Hom Drafting and Design Inc.
- Adoption of January 13, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes
Committee of the Whole
Dysart et al's Committee of the Whole meets virtually on February 9, 2021 to receive departmental reports and consider several planning and by-law items. Agenda items include a draft septic re-inspection by-law, a ward boundary review, a request to reduce lots held as security for a Stothart Creek subdivision, and a LifeLabs lease counter offer. The meeting ends with a closed session on land dispositions, litigation, and a personnel matter.
- Draft Septic Re-Inspection By-law up for committee review
- Ward Boundary Review report from administration
- Request to reduce lots held as security under the Construction Lien Act and use Lot 20, Plan 637 (Stothart Creek) as development charge security
- Lease Agreement Renewal — LifeLabs LP counter offer
- Closed session on proposed land dispositions (Kennisis Lake and Industrial Park properties), Klaxon Lake Access litigation, and a personal matter
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee is being asked to appoint a Public Art Subcommittee to review a proposal from Danielle Martin of Shapeshifter Studio to paint five murals in Head Lake Park. The murals would go on the community events board, two electrical boxes, and two outdoor washrooms, at a requested fee of $1,000 per mural, with Martin proposing government grants cover the cost. The committee will also work through its regular business, including a public art policy review, signage issues, and 2020/2021 budget updates. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Danielle Martin, Shapeshifter Studio proposes 5 murals in Head Lake Park at $1,000 each, seeking grant funding
- Public Art Policy (Policy No. 40) review and Public Art Inventory review on the agenda
- Review of the Sign By-Law and discussion of unregulated signage in the village
- Sam Slick Park namesake discussion, referencing November 2020 Highlander and October 2020 Haliburton Echo articles
- 2020 and 2021 budget update and 2021 work plan for the committee
Regular Council
Dysart et al Council meets virtually on January 26, 2021, with a public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-04 for the Lands of Walker on Nimigon Lane. Council will also hear a delegation on road and lot security at Stothart Creek, review 2021-2022 draft road resurfacing plans, and consider interim tax levy and borrowing by-laws. Several items, including a closed session on a proposed land disposition in the Industrial Park, are listed.
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-04, Lands of Walker (Nimigon Lane), Roll No. 011-000-67300
- Delegation at 9:30 am from Greg Brown re: Municipal Road/Lot Security at Stothart Creek
- By-law 2021-02 interim tax levy and By-law 2021-03 authorizing borrowing for 2021
- Request to purchase shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 4, Concession 8, Block 10, Allen Lake (Harcourt Park Inc. - Tenant: Wilk)
- Closed session under Section 239(2) re: proposed disposition of land in the Industrial Park
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on January 13, 2021 to consider three minor variance files: Sprostranov on Keefer Street, Mendoza on Pike Lane at Haas Lake, and Tovey on Sullivan Rd at Haliburton Lake. The agenda also includes adoption of October 14, 2020 minutes, a procedural by-law (2020-69), and declarations of pecuniary interest. The meeting will be livestreamed due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Minor variance D13-MV-2020-015: Boyan Sprostranov, Keefer Street, Lot 19 Concession 8 and Lot 14 Plan 602
- Minor variance D13-MV-2020-014: Evelyn and Dionisio Mendoza, 1038 Pike Lane, Haas Lake, agent Clinton Dochuk
- Minor variance D13-MV-2019-023: Martin and Heather Tovey, 1169 Sullivan Rd, Haliburton Lake, agent Marie Poirier Planning & Associates
- By-law 2020-69: Committee of Adjustment proceedings of meetings
- Adoption of October 14, 2020 minutes
Special Meeting of Council
Dysart et al Council holds a special virtual meeting on January 8, 2021, primarily to review the second draft of the 2021 municipal budget. The draft projects $17.19 million in total expenditures, funded 58.4% by municipal taxation of $10,042,109, with a 0.22% increase on the levy plus 0.9% new growth. Council will also consider 2021 insurance renewal and a letter from the Haliburton Sculpture Forest regarding in-kind contributions. A confirming by-law for the meeting is on the agenda.
- 2021 budget second draft: $17,191,419 total expenditures; municipal taxation $10,042,109 (58.4% of funding)
- Residential tax rate impact: $294.69 per $100,000 assessment, up $0.66 (0.22%) from 2020
- 2021 insurance renewal at $53,000, increase attributed to hardening market
- Proposed 2021 & 2022 capital road resurfacing (Draft 1) and letter from Haliburton Sculpture Forest re: in-kind contributions
- Grants proposed: Rails End Gallery $50,000, Haliburton Lake Cottage Association $1,600, Sculpture Forest $12,500