Greater Madawaska public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council will review zoning amendments for Cimpello and Calabogie Peaks ULC. They will also consider a proposal to extend Wednesday operating hours at the Griffith and Mount St. Patrick transfer sites starting May 2023.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 2206.7 (Cimpello)
- Zoning By-law Amendments ZB2206.8 & ZB2206.9 (Calabogie Peaks ULC)
- Proposed Wednesday hour extensions for Griffith and Mount St. Patrick transfer sites
- By-Law 77-2022 to appoint a Committee of Adjustment
- 2023 Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) discussion
Public Hearing Meeting
The Township of Greater Madawaska held a public hearing to discuss two zoning by-law amendments. The meeting included public comments regarding the Cimpello and Calabogie Peaks files.
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Cimpello (File No. ZB2206.7)
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Calabogie Peaks (ZB2206.8 & ZB2206.9)
Inaugural Council Meeting
The Council is meeting for its inaugural session to conduct the official declaration and oath of office for the Mayor and Councillors. The meeting includes the Mayor's inaugural address and the approval of a confirmatory by-law to ratify all actions taken during the session.
- Declaration and Oath of Office for Mayor Rob Weir and Councillors Jeff Levesque, Rob Tripp, Taylor Popkie, and Lois Thomson
- Inaugural Address by Mayor Rob Weir
- Approval of By-Law 73-2022 (Confirmatory By-Law)
Public Hearing Meeting
This meeting is a public hearing to discuss the Griffith Mile. The agenda includes an overview of the project by Councillor MacPherson and comments from the Ministry of Transportation and the OPP.
- Overview of Griffith Mile by Councillor MacPherson
- Ministry of Transportation comments
- OPP comments
- Public questions and comments
Special Council
The Council is reviewing a request for 24-hour construction at the Calabogie Generating Station from November 21 to December 31, 2022. Additionally, staff recommended awarding a contract for grinding services at the Black Donald and Mt. St. Patrick landfill sites.
- By-Law 71-2022: Proposed 24/7 construction exemption for Calabogie Generating Station
- Tender 12-2022: $36,160 contract award to Fast Eddie's Auto Recycling for landfill grinding
- By-Law 72-2022: Confirmatory by-law for Council proceedings
Regular Council
The Council is considering By-law 68-2022 to establish new speed limits on township roads and approving the Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan for Renfrew & Area in principle. Other items include land acquisition by-laws and a report on Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress.
- By-law 68-2022: New speed limits for various township roads
- By-law 65-2022: Acquisition and disposal of Griffith property
- By-law 66-2022: Acquisition of Wilson Farm Road
- By-law 67-2022: Acquisition of Brydges Road/Halliday Creek Rd
- Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan for Renfrew & Area
Public Hearing Meeting
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska is proposing a by-law to stop up, close, and convey an unopened road allowance. The land is located between Lot 9, Concession 2, in the geographic Township of Griffith. This meeting allows individuals claiming to be prejudicially affected to be heard.
- Proposed closure and sale of an unopened road allowance between Lot 9, Concession 2, Griffith
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments to permit residential lot severances and new dwellings. They are also receiving a progress report on the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction project, which is 94% complete.
- Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress report ($2,316,720.90 total contract price)
- By-Law 59-2022: Rezoning for three new waterfront lots at 45 Eagle Lane
- By-Law 61-2022: Rezoning for a single detached dwelling on Virgin Lake Lane
- By-Law 62-2022: Rezoning for three waterfront lots on Stones Lake Road
- By-Law 63-2022: License of occupation for docks on Township land
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a detached garage on a waterfront property. The proposal seeks to increase the maximum building height from 5.0 metres to 8.2 metres and reduce the water setback from 30 metres to 24.25 metres.
- Minor variance application A12/22 - Church (150B Adam Ben Lane)
- Proposed garage height increase from 5.0m to 8.2m
- Proposed water setback reduction from 30m to 24.25m
- Minor variance application A11/22 - Armour
- Minor variance application A13/22 - Evans
Public Hearing Meeting
The Township is holding a public meeting to discuss three proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law 22-2003. These applications involve rezoning lands in Matawatchan and Bagot to facilitate new lot creations, additional dwellings, and reduced separation distances from industrial zones.
- Zoning amendment for 45 Eagle Lane to rezone from Rural (RU) to Limited Service Residential (LSR)
- Zoning amendment for Lot 8, Concession 9 to allow an additional dwelling and reduce EMR zone separation from 150m to 76m
- Zoning amendment for Part of Lot 11, Concession 8 to allow a 30m minimum front yard depth and reduce EMR zone separation
- Proposed creation of 3 new lots at 45 Eagle Lane (File No. ZB2206.4)
- Proposed creation of 3 new waterfront lots at Part of Lot 11, Concession 8 (File No. ZB2206.6)
Special Council
The Greater Madawaska Special Council is reviewing a proposal from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission regarding the redistribution of Ontario's electoral districts. The meeting also includes discussion of a Municipal Disaster Recovery Program application and the approval of By-Law 58-2022.
- Proposal of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission re: Redistribution of Federal Electoral Districts
- Municipal Disaster Recovery Program Application
- By-Law 58-2022 Confirmatory
Public Hearing Meeting
The Greater Madawaska public hearing meeting includes an overview of Madawaska Street. The session will include a period for comments from the public.
- Overview of Madawaska Street
- Public comments
Regular Council
The Council will consider By-law 56-2022 to establish annual parking fees for Eagle's Nest. They will also review the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress and discuss floating cottage regulations.
- Proposed Eagle's Nest annual parking fees: $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents
- Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction: 53% of work completed to date
- Total contract price for Ferguson Lake Road: $2,316,720.90
- By-law 56-2022: General tariff of fees and charges
- Discussion regarding floating cottages
Special Council
Council will discuss awarding a three-year contract for environmental monitoring and reporting at waste sites. Staff recommends awarding the tender to Jp2g Consultants Inc. for $168,367.50.
- Tender 08-2022: Environmental Monitoring & Reporting at Waste Sites
- Proposed contract award to Jp2g Consultants Inc. for $168,367.50 (HST not included)
- By-Law 54-2022: Confirmatory by-law to ratify meeting proceedings
Special Council
This special council meeting will consider several items, including approving project management and environmental services for Ferguson Lake Road Phase 2, organizing a public meeting about dock use on Madawaska Street, and entering a planning services agreement with the Town of Renfrew. Council will also vote on three by-laws, including a delegation of authority by-law.
- Ferguson Lake Road Phase 2: approve WSP project management ($62,414) and GEMS environmental services ($4,485)
- Madawaska Street: direct staff to hold a public meeting on August 24, 2022 about dock removal and land use
- By-law 51-2022: planning services agreement with Town of Renfrew
- By-law 52-2022: delegation of authority
- By-law 53-2022: confirmatory by-law
Regular Council
Greater Madawaska Council meets to receive department updates and consider several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for the Lavoie property and a delegation of site plan approval authority. Council will also review the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress report, the 2021 year-end surplus allocation, and a Growth Readiness Action Plan update. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and negotiation matters.
- Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction: $2,316,720 total contract, 23% complete
- By-law 50-2022: Zoning By-law Amendment ZB2206.2 - Lavoie
- By-law 49-2022: Delegation of Authority Site Plans
- 2021 Year End Surplus Allocation
- Growth Readiness Action Plan update
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance application (A10/22) by Steve and Laura White for 6085 Centennial Dr. The variance would reduce the required front yard depth from 7.5 metres to 3.0 metres to allow construction of a detached garage. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Minor variance A10/22 - White: reduce front yard setback from 7.5m to 3.0m for detached garage at 6085 Centennial Dr
- Public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie
- Applicant cites cost and hydro line clearance as reasons for variance
- Approval of minutes from June 15, 2022 hearing (Applications A08/22 & A09/22)
Special Council
This special council meeting will decide on awarding a single-source contract for the reconstruction of Ferguson Lake Road Phase 2 (Campground Side Road to County Road 508) to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for $1,054,483.83 plus HST, funded largely by a provincial grant. Council will also consider two by-laws: one to enter into a building services agreement with the Town of Renfrew and another to appoint Tom Webster as Chief Building Official. A closed session is scheduled to discuss planning services negotiations.
- Award $1,054,483.83 contract to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for Ferguson Lake Road Phase 2
- By-law 46-2022 to delegate council authority for Phase 2 to the CAO
- By-law 47-2022: agreement with Town of Renfrew for building inspection services at $78/hour plus mileage
- By-law 48-2022: appoint Tom Webster as Chief Building Official
- Closed session on planning services negotiations
Public Hearing Meeting
The Township of Greater Madawaska council is holding a public hearing on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 255 Smithson Lane. The amendment would allow a reduced setback from the high-water mark of Norway Lake to replace an existing 1957 dwelling with a new one 8 metres from the water. The public can attend in person or via Zoom and make submissions that affect appeal rights.
- Zoning By-law amendment ZB2206.2 for 255 Smithson Lane, Lot 23, Concession 7, Bagot
- Proposed new dwelling 8 metres from Norway Lake high-water mark, replacing 1957 dwelling
- Reduced setback due to large rock at rear of property
- Public meeting June 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m. at municipal office and via Zoom
Special Council
This special council meeting will decide on paving the Williams Ranch Road cul-de-sac at a cost of $11,000, funded from the Capital Works Reserve. Council will also hear a presentation from PSD Citywide on the 2022 Asset Management Plan and vote on approving the plan, which identifies a $1.5 million annual infrastructure deficit and recommends a 1.6% tax increase for 20 years. A confirmatory by-law (44-2022) is also scheduled for approval.
- Paving Williams Ranch Road cul-de-sac for $11,000 from Capital Works Reserve
- 2022 Asset Management Plan presentation by PSD Citywide consultant Elio Ibrahim
- Approval of 2022 Asset Management Plan with $1.5M annual infrastructure deficit
- Recommended 1.6% tax increase for 20 years to fund infrastructure
- By-Law 44-2022 (Confirmatory)
Regular Council
Greater Madawaska Council is meeting to decide on several items, including supporting continued delivery of Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) programs and directing staff to draft agreements, receiving a progress report on the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction, and approving a temporary closure of Madawaska Street for Canada Day. The agenda also includes numerous by-laws, policies, and routine updates.
- Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction: $2,223,904.35 contract, 7% complete as of May 2022
- Temporary closure of Madawaska Street (Francis Street to Lanark Road/Hwy 511) on July 1, 2022, 2:00 pm to 12:00 am for Canada Day
- By-law 42-2022: Debenture
- By-law 43-2022: Council Remuneration for 2022-2026 Term
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Jacqstev Holdings Inc.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2022, to consider two minor variance applications. Staff recommend approving A08/22, which would allow a reduced front yard setback from 7.5 to 4.0 metres at 328 High Lane to build an attached garage. The second application, A09/22 by Bridgeman, is listed but no details are provided in the agenda.
- A08/22 - Guest: reduce front yard depth from 7.5m to 4.0m for attached garage at 328 High Lane
- A09/22 - Bridgeman: minor variance application (details not in agenda)
- Public hearing for A08/22 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie
- Staff recommend approval of A08/22 with conditions, including building permit within 9 months
Special Council
This special council meeting focuses on receiving the 2021 audited financial statements from Welch LLP, discussing the Eagles Nest parking lot and a disconnect-from-work policy, and approving three by-laws: a land use permit agreement, a fees and charges schedule, and a confirmatory by-law. The audit is substantially complete with a draft unmodified opinion, pending final management and legal responses.
- 2021 consolidated financial statements: revenue $6,092,601, expenses $5,682,734, accumulated surplus $13,658,049
- By-law 27-2022: Land Use Permit Agreement
- By-law 34-2022: Fees & Charges
- By-law 36-2022: Confirmatory
- Eagles Nest Parking Lot discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications (A07/22, A05/22, A04.22) that would permit reduced setbacks for new garage construction. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and disclosure of interest. The committee will decide whether to approve each variance based on the four statutory tests.
- A07/22 - Licari: reduce setback from private laneway from 7.5m to 3.0m for a 78 sq m garage at 504-520 School House Lane
- A05/22 - Church: reduce high-water setback from 30m to 24.25m for a 132 sq m garage at 866A Tatty Hill Rd
- A04.22 - Fleming: minor variance application (details in agenda)
- Public hearing at Council Chambers, 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Emergency Council
The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding an emergency council meeting to discuss the May 21, 2022 storm. The agenda includes a discussion item on the storm and approval of a confirmatory by-law to ratify any actions taken. The meeting is largely procedural, with the storm discussion being the only substantive item.
- Discussion of May 21, 2022 storm
- By-Law 35-2022 (Confirmatory) to ratify meeting proceedings
Regular Council
Council is deciding whether to approve a Land Use Permit agreement with the province for the Eagles Nest parking lot, which would allow the township to charge for parking. They will also consider a proposal to install the HONK electronic parking payment system, which would introduce a $5 parking fee. The agenda includes several other routine items, such as by-laws for tax rates, procedures, and fees, as well as reports on road reconstruction and a new dump truck.
- By-law 27-2022: Land Use Permit agreement with Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry for Eagles Nest parking lot (annual rent $270.50, initial fee $1,569)
- Electronic parking payments proposal: HONK system with $5 parking fee, $75 one-time signage cost, $50/month, $0.25 per transaction
- By-law 28-2022: 2022 tax rates
- By-law 33-2022: Procedure by-law
- By-law 34-2022: Fees and charges, including Eagles Nest parking fee
Public Hearing Meeting
The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding a public hearing on May 16, 2022, to consider a zoning by-law amendment for lands at 1656 Kennelly Mountain Road and along Ferguson Lake Road. The amendment would rezone the property from Rural-Exception Forty-Six (RU-E46) and Extractive Industrial Reserve-Exception Two (EMR-E2) to permit tourism accommodation in the form of up to 20 non-permanent cabins for overnight guests. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance, and public submissions are required to preserve appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Zoning by-law amendment (File No. ZB2206.1) for 1656 Kennelly Mountain Road and Ferguson Lake Road
- Rezone from RU-E46 and EMR-E2 to allow tourism accommodation
- Up to 20 non-permanent cabin units proposed on approximately 176 hectares (437 acres)
- Site plan approval under By-law 33-2005 will address unit numbers and conditions
- Public submissions must be made before by-law passage to retain appeal rights
Special Council
This special council meeting will decide on awarding a tender for corrugated pipe culverts and appointing a Chief Building Official and two Building Inspectors. The agenda also includes a closed session for personal matters about staff and a confirmatory by-law.
- Tender PWC-2022-26: Award to Armtec for $48,169.56 plus HST for corrugated pipe culverts
- By-law 23-2022: Appoint Luke Desjardins as Chief Building Official, repealing By-law 64-2016
- By-law 29-2022: Appoint Erica Etmanskie as Building Inspector
- By-law 30-2022: Appoint Chris Vereyken as Building Inspector
- By-law 31-2022: Confirmatory by-law for May 3, 2022 meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four minor variance applications (A02/22 Secord, A03/22 Jardine, A04/22 Fleming, A06/22 Colizza). The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous hearing, but written minutes are unavailable; a video recording is available. The Secord application seeks to reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 3.3 metres to allow a 34 square metre addition to an existing storage structure at 177 Bonner Road.
- A02/22 - Secord: reduce front yard depth from 7.5m to 3.3m for 34 sq m storage addition at 177 Bonner Road
- A03/22 - Jardine: minor variance application
- A04/22 - Fleming: minor variance application
- A06/22 - Colizza: minor variance application
- Minutes from Feb 16, 2022 hearing unavailable in writing; video recording available
Regular Council
The Township of Greater Madawaska Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including development charge by-laws, a zoning by-law update, and a resolution supporting firefighter certification changes. The agenda includes information items on the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction, emergency management compliance, building permits, and a municipal responsibility agreement with Calabogie Peaks Resort. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters regarding the CAO agreement.
- By-law 25-2022 and 26-2022: Development Charges (Option 1 and Option 2)
- By-law 24-2022: Code of Conduct for Building Officials
- Zoning By-law Update Background Report (joint with Whitewater Region)
- Municipal Responsibility Agreement with Calabogie Peaks Resort ULC (securities totaling $524,708)
- Resolution for support on Fire Fighter Certifications (from Bonnechere Valley)
Special Council
The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding a special council meeting to consider a new Development Charge By-law, as the current one expires on April 19, 2022. Staff recommend Option 1, a phase-in of the full charge by 2027, which would generate about $1.95M in additional revenue. Council will also receive an information item about a tour of the Calabogie Generating Station and consider a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Development Charge By-law: staff recommend Option 1 (phase-in to full charge by 2027), with rates for single detached dwellings rising from $4,450 (2022) to $8,455 (2026)
- Apartment development charge reinstated after being $0 since 2017; proposed phase-in starts at $3,114 in 2022
- Public meeting held April 4, 2022 raised six concerns about the background study, addressed in a memo to council
- By-Law 22-2022 (Confirmatory) to ratify actions from this meeting
- Information item: Calabogie Generating Station tour
Special Council
This is a public meeting under the Development Charges Act for residents to ask questions and comment on the 2022 development charges background study. The proposed charges would raise the single-detached dwelling charge from $3,846 to $8,455 and the non-residential charge from $0.25 to $5.18 per square foot. Council will consider passing the by-law on April 19, 2022.
- Proposed residential development charge increase from $3,846 to $8,455 per single/semi-detached dwelling
- Proposed non-residential development charge increase from $0.25 to $5.18 per square foot
- Growth forecast: 1,274 population increase and 540 housing units by 2036
- Public presentation by Paul Murphy
- By-law 21-2022 to confirm proceedings
Regular Council
Council will consider awarding multiple public works tenders for road reconstruction, granular material, and equipment, totaling over $1 million, funded from the 2022 capital and operating budgets. It will also discuss the Calabogie Market agreement, tourist information booth closure, and several by-laws including land acquisitions and appointments.
- Award PW02-2022 Hot Mix Asphalt to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $295,969.50 plus HST
- Award PW03-2022 Surface Treatment to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $262,116 plus HST
- Award PW04-2022 Culvert Replacement on Hydro Dam Road to JWK Contracting for $31,896 plus HST
- By-law 18-2022 and 19-2022 for Ferguson Lake Road Agreement of Purchase and Sale
- By-law 11-2022 to appoint Integrity Commissioner
Special Council
This special council meeting will consider appointing Chris Peters as interim Fire Chief and approving a new Chief Building Official job description to fill vacancies left by a resignation. The council will also vote on the related by-laws.
- By-law 16-2022 to appoint Chris Peters as Fire Chief effective March 10, 2022
- By-law 17-2022 Confirmatory
- Approve Fire Chief job description
- Approve Chief Building Official job description and proceed to fill position
- Proposed CBO salary range $67,723-$79,674
Special Council
Council is deciding whether to approve By-law 15-2022, a sole-sourced agreement with Greenview Environmental for construction contract administration on the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction (Phase 1), with an upset value of $280,000, 93.33% funded by an ICIP grant. The meeting also includes a noise by-law exemption, a draft procedural by-law, and a closed session for personal matters and the CAO agreement.
- By-law 15-2022: Agreement with Greenview Environmental for construction contract administration, $280,000 upset value
- By-law 14-2022: Exemption from noise by-law
- By-law 12-2022: Delegate council authority
- By-law 13-2022: Confirmatory by-law
- Closed session: 2022 goals and CAO agreement
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider minor variance application A01/22 submitted by D'Aoust. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a review of the chair script and By-law 69/2010 committee procedures, and other routine business. No other applications are listed for decision.
- Minor Variance Application A01/22 - D'Aoust
- Review of Chair Script & By-Law 69/2010 Committee Procedures
- Approval of minutes from November 18, 2021 hearing (applications A11/21 and A12/21)
Special Council
Greater Madawaska Council is deciding on several contracts and policies, including awarding a $2.25 million road reconstruction tender, sole-sourcing a dump truck, and approving a fire protection agreement. They will also discuss a master fire plan, OPP billing, and a COVID-19 vaccination policy. A closed session will address a land acquisition.
- Award Ferguson Lake Road Phase 1 reconstruction to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for up to $2,250,000 (plus HST)
- Sole-source purchase of a used dump truck up to $100,000
- Approve $37,550 contract for Master Fire Plan and Community Risk Assessment
- Approve By-law 07-2022 for fire protection agreement with Admaston Bromley (2022-2024, annual payments $4,708.47 to $4,898.70)
- Discuss OPP calls for service billing summary and COVID-19 vaccination policy
Regular Council
Greater Madawaska Council is meeting to consider and likely adopt several by-laws, including the 2022 budget, an interim tax levy, temporary borrowing, an emergency response plan, and agreements with the Renfrew Pound and MLES. The agenda also includes updates from various departments and committees, and a closed session for training on development charges and staff performance appraisals.
- By-law 02-2022 Interim Tax Levy
- By-law 01-2022 Temporary Borrowing
- Adopt 2022 Budget
- By-law 03-2022 Adopt Emergency Response Plan 2022
- By-law 04-2022 Use of Pound Agreement with Renfrew Pound