Haliburton County public meetings in 2021
57 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Steering Committee
The Committee is reviewing a draft final plan developed by StrategyCorp consultants. The discussion focuses on four priority areas: housing and homelessness, poverty and employment, mental health and addiction, and healthcare system access.
- Review of 12 proposed goals including housing wraparound supports and food insecurity solutions
- Discussion of priority area: Housing and Homelessness
- Discussion of priority area: Poverty and Employment
- Discussion of priority area: Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction
- Discussion of priority area: Healthcare System Access
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to approve reports and recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including a pre-budget request to purchase two ambulances. The agenda also includes updates on the flood mapping project, a rail trail status report, and several by-laws for appointments and an emergency management plan. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Pre-budget approval to purchase two ambulances
- Haliburton County Flood Mapping Project Update
- December Rail Trail Status Report
- By-law 4081 to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
- By-law 4082 to repeal and replace By-law 4025 regarding council appointments to external boards
County Inaugural Meeting of Council
This is the inaugural meeting of Haliburton County Council for the 2021-2022 term. The main business is the election of the County Warden for 2022, with nomination speeches from Councillor Moffatt and Councillor Devolin, followed by acclamation and oath of office. The meeting also includes an invocation, greetings from dignitaries, and a confirming by-law (By-law 4078) to ratify the proceedings.
- Election of County Warden for 2022
- Nomination speeches by Councillor Moffatt and Councillor Devolin
- By-law 4078 to confirm proceedings of the December 14, 2021 meeting
- Invocation by Pastor Bev Hicks from Northland Faith Church
- Greetings from Laurie Scott, MPP
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole reviewed 2022 draft budget presentations from various departments. Members also discussed alternative traffic control options for the intersection of County Road 21 and Wallings Road to support potential affordable housing development.
- Review of 2022 draft budget presentations by department
- Discussion of traffic options for County Road 21 and Wallings Road intersection
- Approval of October 2021 cheque register totaling $1,538,031.85
- Approval of October 2021 payroll register totaling $463,614.60
- Selection of cover option #3 for the 2022 Explore #MyHaliburtonHighlands publication
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board will consider adopting a COVID-19 vaccination policy and a working remotely policy, accept the second draft of the library budget, and decide on funding for a rebranding refresh. The board will also enter a closed session for personal matters and discuss developing a land acknowledgement for future meetings.
- Adoption of draft COVID-19 vaccination policy
- Adoption of draft working remotely policy
- Acceptance of Library Budget Draft 2
- Approval of funding for rebranding refresh
- Commitment to develop a land acknowledgement
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including the evaluation of a request for proposals for short-term rentals, approval to release an RFP for a tandem-axle snow plow, and a vaccination policy. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, reports from committees and external boards, and a closed session. Most items are procedural or for information, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Short-Term Rentals - Request for Proposal Evaluation
- Approval to Release a Request for Proposal for a Tandem-axle Snow Plow
- Vaccination Policy
- Nomination Results for Warden
- By-law 4077 to confirm proceedings
Service Delivery Review Steering Committee
The Haliburton County Service Delivery Review Steering Committee is meeting to receive updates from working groups on roads, building/septic, waste management, planning, IT, HR, and other service areas. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the September 22, 2021 meeting and discussing new business, with a focus on potential service integration and collaboration across local municipalities.
- Roads, Bridges and Drainage: potential Master Transportation Plan and joint RFP for engineering services
- Building, Septic and Bylaw: feedback from Homebuilders Association on fully integrated building and septic function
- Waste Management: unified bid for blue box transition and central hazardous waste depot
- Planning: one-window approach for pre-consultation
- HR: shared health and safety resource report
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda (including minutes, librarian's report, financial reports, and circulation statistics), and discuss business arising from previous meetings. Key items include approving holiday closure dates for the library and administrative centre, an update on the Dorset Depot service, and a discussion on vaccine policy. The board will also enter closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Proposed closures: Dec 24-26, Dec 28, Dec 31, 2021, and Jan 1, 2022; admin centre closed Dec 24-31, 2021, reopening Jan 3, 2022
- Dorset Depot update: discussion on service options in Algonquin Highlands, including possible locker purchase
- Region of Waterloo Vaccine Policy discussion
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2021 via Zoom
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive department status reports, review the October 2021 cheque and payroll registers, and discuss returning to in-person council meetings. The main item is the 2022 draft budget presentation by department, which will be reviewed for the first time. The meeting also includes a closed session on non-union job evaluations and pay equity.
- 2022 draft budget presentation by department
- Cheque Register for October 2021
- Payroll Register for October 2021
- Discussion re in-person Council Meetings
- Closed session: Human Resources - Non-Union Job Evaluations and Pay Equity Plan
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee is meeting remotely to hear six applications for consent under the Planning Act, including requests for new lots and access easements in Dysart et al. and Minden Hills. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting, receiving statistics for August 2021, and setting 2022 meeting dates.
- Paul Smart and Michelle Smart: new lot, Part of Lot 9, Concession 8, Dudley, Dysart et al.
- Smartfive Holdings Inc.: new lot, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 8, Dudley, Dysart et al.
- Smartfive Holdings Inc.: lot addition, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 8, Dudley, Dysart et al.
- Annemarrie Harriet Graham: easement for access, Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 and Lot 5, Concession A, Snowdon, Minden Hills
- Catharine and Karl Gonnsen: easement for access, Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, Dudley, Dysart et al.
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to consider the draft final report on the Shoreline Preservation Review, presented by consultants J.L. Richards & Associates and Hutchinson Environmental Sciences. The council will also vote on several by-laws, including winter maintenance agreements with local municipalities and the purchase of a replacement Gradall/excavator. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and committee reports, plus a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- Shoreline Preservation Review - Draft Final Report (J.L. Richards & Associates)
- By-laws 4068-4071: winter maintenance agreements with Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Highlands East, Minden Hills
- By-law 4072: agreement with Amaco Equipment for Gradall/Excavator supply
- By-law 4073: Licence of Occupation for turtle wall barrier with The Land Between
- By-law 4075: agreement with Doctor Muriel Charles
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive status reports and discuss several key items, including a paramedic service master plan, a community greenhouse gas inventory and climate action plan development, and the 2022 budget timeline. The agenda also includes routine approvals of financial registers and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service Master Plan
- Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Local Climate Projections
- Community Climate Action Plan Development
- 2022 Proposed Budget Timelines
- Draft Backup and Disaster Recovery Policy
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several operational matters, including a review of library hours and fees, the status of the Dorset Depot, and holiday hours. The board will also receive reports on the CEO evaluation process, financial reports, and circulation statistics. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and financial reports, but also new business on hours and fees.
- Review of library hours and fees
- Discussion of Dorset Depot status
- Holiday hours for the library
- CEO evaluation process update from ad hoc committee
- Financial reports and circulation statistics
County Committees
The Haliburton County Rail Trail Steering Committee will discuss updates to the 2004 Master Plan and propose new sections. The discussion includes reviewing trail objectives, guiding principles, and potential new trail sections.
- Discussion of the 2004 Haliburton County Rail Trail Master Plan
- Review of proposed new trail sections
- Discussion of Master Plan updates
Haliburton County Library Board Special Meeting
The Board is meeting to discuss the draft 2022 budget, which includes a requested taxation increase of $140,151 from Haliburton County Council. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personal matters of an identifiable individual.
- Draft 2022 budget requesting $1,182,484 in total taxation
- Proposed $109,973 increase in wages and benefits
- Proposed $50,000 allocation for e-books
- Closed session regarding personal matters of an identifiable individual
- Formation of an ad hoc committee for CEO performance evaluation
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special meeting to receive an overview from consultants Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. on the Shoreline Protection By-law. The meeting is electronic, with public observation via webcast. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a confirming by-law.
- Shoreline Protection By-law Open House - Consultants Overview
- Presentation by Jason Ferrigan and Gaurang Khandelwa of J.L. Richards & Associates
- By-law 4067 to confirm proceedings of the September 29, 2021 special meeting
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council will consider adopting recommendations from the September 8 Committee of the Whole, including a new EMS response time plan for 2022. The agenda also includes two official plan amendments for the Township of Minden Hills, a rail trail status report, and year-to-date financials. A closed session is scheduled for a proposed land acquisition or disposition.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 14 - Township of Minden Hills (File No. 4616-OPA-014)
- Official Plan Amendment No. 15 - Township of Minden Hills (File No. 4616-OPA-015)
- EMS response time plan for 2022 (e.g., sudden cardiac arrest: 20% within 6 minutes; CTAS 1: 30% within 8 minutes)
- Rail Trail Status Report - September
- YTD Actuals as at August 31, 2021
County Committees
The Service Delivery Review Steering Committee is reviewing progress from various working groups regarding municipal service integration. Key discussions include potential cost-sharing for a Master Transportation Plan and the possibility of voluntary service integration for building and bylaw departments.
- Proposed Master Transportation Plan estimated at $250,000-$500,000
- Working group updates for Roads, Bridges and Drainage
- Working group updates for Building, Septic and Bylaw Services
- Discussion of joint procurement for signs, culverts, and safety devices
- Analysis of building permit increases across the County
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss new business, including CEO performance evaluations and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda includes consent items such as financial reports and a report on fine-free service, plus updates on branch tours and upcoming strategic planning and budget meetings.
- Report on Fine Free HCPL
- Personnel Committee/CEO Performance Evaluations
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation discussion
- Financial report: YTD revenue $696,045 vs budget $1,193,833
- New CEO Chris Stephenson starts September 22
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive reports on roads, emergency medical services, finance, IT, and tourism. Key items include the Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2022 Response Time Plan, the September 2021 roads status report, and the Explore #MyHaliburtonHighlands tourism publication. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations and solicitor-client privileged matters.
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2022 Response Time Plan
- September 2021 roads status report (Capital Projects, Operations, Roads Maintenance)
- Cheque Register for August 2021
- Payroll Register for August 2021
- Explore #MyHaliburtonHighlands Tourism Publication
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting electronically to review the Shoreline Preservation Review, approve reports from the Committee of the Whole, and consider several by-laws including a contract with Marquis Snow & Ice Ltd. for resurfacing the County Rail Trail. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, a planning department update, and a closed session for personal matters.
- Haliburton County Shoreline Preservation Review (business arising from previous meeting)
- By-law 4063: authorize agreement with Marquis Snow & Ice Ltd. for resurfacing of the Haliburton County Rail Trail
- By-law 4062: appoint a Deputy Treasurer
- By-law 4064: prescribe signing authorities for cheques and financial documents
- Closed session under Section 239 (b) for personal matters about identifiable individuals
CSWB Plan Steering Committee
The CSWB Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss preliminary findings and proposed priority areas for Haliburton County's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The agenda includes a presentation by StrategyCorp on emerging themes, a roundtable discussion on proposed priorities, and next steps. The meeting is largely a working session to refine the plan before a final draft is completed in October 2021.
- Discussion of preliminary findings on housing and homelessness, poverty and food insecurity, and physical and mental health
- Review of critical enablers including streamlined system access, data collection, and transportation
- Community survey open until September 17, 2021
- Public consultations targeted for September 2021
- Draft final CSWB Plan to be completed by October 2021
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several departmental status reports. Key discussions include ambulance service auditing, road maintenance updates, and tourism funding options.
- Ambulance Service Review and use of Safe Re-start funding for auditing
- Resurfacing of the Rail Trail
- Proposed application to Tourism Relief Fund
- August 2021 Roads Status Report
- July 2021 Payroll and Cheque Registers
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee is meeting to hear one application for consent: a lot addition proposed by the Estate of Vera Coles for property at 7925 County Road 503 in Minden Hills. The application would sever an 11.18-hectare parcel to add to an abutting property at 2559 Milburn Road, while retaining 2.13 hectares. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and receiving statistics.
- Application H-021/21: Estate of Vera Coles, lot addition, Part of Lot 26, Concession 5, Snowdon, Minden Hills
- Proposed severance: 11.18 ha, 94 m frontage; retained: 2.13 ha, 150 m frontage
- Benefitting lands at 2559 Milburn Road; 0.3 m reserve to be conveyed to township
- Statistics report for July 2021 to be received
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special meeting to receive an overview from consultants Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. on the draft Shoreline Protection By-law. The meeting is electronic, with public observation via live webcast. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, and a confirming by-law.
- Draft Shoreline Protection By-law open house - consultants overview
- Presentation by Jason Ferrigan, Senior Planner, and Gaurang Khandelwa, Planner, from JL Richards & Associates
- By-law 4061 to confirm the proceedings of the July 29, 2021 special meeting
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to review administrative reports, including the Affordable Housing Target Program intake, and to discuss the short-term rental review process. The agenda also includes planning updates on electric vehicle charging stations and a municipal plan review, plus several routine reports and by-laws.
- Affordable Housing Target Program intake report (COH2021-001)
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations report
- Discussion re Short Term Rental Review Process
- By-Law 4059 to authorize consultant agreement for Municipal Plan Review of Technical Reports
- Roads Capital Budget Summary
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee is meeting remotely on July 12, 2021, to hear a consent application from Gordon and Dianne Burley for an easement for right-of-way on Lot 29, Plan 370, in the Municipality of Dysart et al. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, declarations of interest, and reports. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube webcast.
- Consent application by Gordon and Dianne Burley for an easement for right-of-way at Lot 29, Plan 370, Geographic Township of Havelock, Municipality of Dysart et al.
County Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Haliburton County Council held electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual related to the Director of Tourism vacancy. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, and a confirming by-law.
- Closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual (Director of Tourism vacancy)
- By-law 4057 to confirm proceedings of the July 5, 2021 special meeting
County Regular Council
The Council will review the Haliburton Shoreline Preservation Review work program and consultation plan. Additionally, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust will present regarding the Highlands Corridor.
- Haliburton Highlands Land Trust delegation regarding the Highlands Corridor
- Haliburton Shoreline Preservation Review work program and consultation plan
- Introduction of the new Director of Planning
- Patrol Yard 3 roof replacement discussion
- By-Law 4053 to amend the Land Division Committee appointment
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to hear delegations from Adventure Haliburton Group and the Haliburton Tourism Action Committee, review the 2020 Paramedic Service year-end report, and consider routine items such as cheque registers, payroll registers, and IT status reports. The agenda also includes a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals, including a staff resignation.
- Adventure Haliburton Group delegation on Driftscape digital marketing campaign, requesting $5,000 initial and $2,500 annual funding
- Haliburton Tourism Action Committee delegation on tourism stakeholder group revitalization
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2020 Year End Report
- Draft Electronic Personal Health Information Security Policy
- Rural Economic Development Funding Application
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board is reviewing several new governance policies and a surplus expenditure proposal. The Board is also considering a $60,000 request from the County's COVID-relief fund to commission a new library website.
- Request for $60,000 from County COVID-relief fund for a new library website
- Adoption of DRAFT GOV-04 Committees of the Board policy
- Adoption of DRAFT GOV-06 Policy Planning policy
- Approval of surplus expenditure proposal and development of an operating reserve policy
- Direction for staff pay grid movements to be effective Pay Period 14
County Regular Council
The Council reviewed a proposal to retain D.M. Wills Associates Limited for planning services during a director vacancy. Members also discussed a request to restrict motorized vehicles on the Haliburton County Rail Trail, though the motion to extend the closure failed in a tie vote.
- Retaining D.M. Wills Associates Limited for planning services
- Failed motion to extend the closure of the Haliburton County Rail Trail to motorized vehicles
- Delegating authority for digital data and Orthophotography license agreements
- Review of the County of Haliburton Financial Statement and Year-End Audit Report
- By-law 4051 to authorize an agreement with Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. for the Fishtail Lake Culvert replacement
County Committees
The Service Delivery Review Steering Committee is reviewing a staff report regarding potential inter-municipal collaborations. The report outlines strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency across several county-wide service areas.
- Proposed road service improvements including capital project bundling and shared engineering contracts
- Exploration of shared fire training facilities and integrated training staff
- Discussion of a new radio and dispatch system costing at least $1.3 million
- Potential for shared waste management policies and landfill/transfer station asset sharing
- Proposals for shared building, septic, and bylaw services or regional integration
County Committees
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss the connection between the plan and the OPP Detachment Board, gather input on advisory table membership, and review next steps for data collection and stakeholder engagement. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting and correspondence from StrategyCorp.
- Discussion on OPP Detachment Board formation and workplan
- Input on CSWB Advisory Table membership
- Overview of next steps for data collection and stakeholder engagement
- Adoption of minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting
- StrategyCorp correspondence
County Council - Committee of the Whole
Haliburton County Council discusses a pilot licensing program to manage invasive Chinese Mystery Snails in local lakes. The agenda also includes updates on road maintenance, a culvert replacement at Fishtail Lake, and an emergency vehicle purchase.
- Chinese Mystery Snails Pilot Licensing Program 2020 presentation by Paul MacInnes
- Replacement of Fishtail Lake Culvert
- Emergency Response Vehicle Purchase
- Shoreline Preservation Review and Consultation proposal evaluation
- Closed session regarding Land Registry Lease Options
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board is meeting to review the 2020 draft audited financial statements, which show a $192,527 annual surplus. The board will also discuss two draft governance policies regarding succession planning and delegation of authority to the CEO. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Presentation of 2020 Draft Audited Financial Statement showing $192,527 annual surplus
- Draft GOV-12 Succession Planning Policy
- Draft GOV-13 Delegation of Authority to the CEO
- Five-year lease agreement with Dysart for administration office at $14,090 annual rent
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee meets Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by remote electronic participation (viewable on the County of Haliburton YouTube channel), with members, staff and registrants taking part via Zoom. The agenda covers adoption of the April 12, 2021 minutes, business arising from the previous meeting, and a hearing of applications for consent. The consent applications concern creating new lots, lot additions to abutting lands, and easements for right-of-way in several townships. This agenda lists applications only; it does not state any decisions or outcomes.
- Consent hearing: Kevin Murphy — Part of Lot 29, Concession 16, Geographic Township of Cardiff, now in the Municipality of Highlands East — to create a new lot
- Consent hearing: 2697507 Ontario Inc. — Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, Geographic Township of McClintock, now in the Township of Algonquin Highlands — to create a new lot
- Consent hearing: Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve — Lot 30 and Parts of Lots 26-29, Concession 13, Registered Plan C95A and H221783, Geographic Township of Guilford, now in the Municipality of Dysart et al. — to permit a lot addition to abutting lands
- Consent hearing: Ronald Jay and Carol Ann Heaman — Part of Lot 7 and 8, Concession 8 and 9, Geographic Township of Dudley, now in the Municipality of Dysart et al. — to grant an easement for right-of-way
- Business arising: Edward and Lynn Barber, and Richard and Susan Ronchka — Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Geographic Township of Stanhope, now in the Township of Algonquin Highlands — to create a new lot with an easement for Right-of-Way
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council meets April 28, 2021 with a light agenda: delegations on KLH Housing Corp. governance and the Haliburton County Rail Trail, planning reports on data-sharing and a proposed planning services agreement, and three by-laws including a backhoe purchase from Toromont Cat and delegation of duties to the CAO and IT director. Council will also hold a closed session on a rural transit business proposal. Much of the agenda is procedural.
- By-law 4046: agreement with Toromont Cat for one 4-wheel-drive backhoe/loader extend hoe
- By-law 4047: delegate certain Municipal Act duties to the CAO and Director of Information Technology
- By-law 4048: authorize agreement with D.M. Wills Associates Limited
- Delegation: KLH Housing Corp. governance and operation review update
- Delegation: public interest for safety and multi-use of the Haliburton County Rail Trail
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special electronic meeting on April 28, 2021. The only substantive item of business listed is the EORN Cell Project, with EORN and Rogers named. The meeting will conclude with the routine confirming by-law 4050 ratifying any resolutions passed. The agenda itself is largely procedural and does not include supporting detail on the cell project.
- EORN Cell Project presentation involving EORN and Rogers
- By-law 4050 to confirm proceedings of the April 28, 2021 special meeting
- Meeting held electronically under section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Public can observe via live webcast
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board meets April 14, 2021 to adopt minutes, receive circulation and internet-access statistics, and review two governance policies (GOV-08 Board Advocacy and GOV-10 Board Training). The County Librarian's report notes all branches reverted to curbside service on April 3 under Ontario's province-wide shutdown, and that the 2020 financial audit is complete but not yet returned from the auditors. The board will also discuss a consent agenda, committees, meeting time, and OLS Board Assemblies.
- In-cycle review of GOV-08 Board Advocacy, removing section 1 and adding related policy references; next review 2024
- In-cycle review of GOV-10 Board Training, replacing 'Leadership by Design' with the Governance Hub; next review 2024
- Circulation report: 24,364 total for Jan-Mar 2021, with Minden Hills (4,689) and Dysart (3,720) highest
- Public internet access: 2,081 sessions year-to-date across branches
- County Librarian's report: branches reverted to curbside April 3; 2020 audit complete but not yet received from auditors
County Council - Committee of the Whole
Haliburton County's Committee of the Whole meets April 14, 2021 to receive a delegation on the Affordable Housing Targets Program and consider proposed amendments to it. Council will also review correspondence supporting a national guaranteed basic income strategy, a roads status report, a backhoe purchase recommendation, and tourism and IT updates. Several agenda sections (EMS, Finance, Planning, Personnel) list no reports.
- Delegation from Hope Lee, KLH Housing Corp., on the Affordable Housing Targets Program
- Proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing Targets Program (items of business)
- Backhoe purchase recommendation under Roads
- Correspondence supporting Bill C-273, a national guaranteed basic income strategy
- April 2021 Tourism Report and IT Status Report
County Committees
Haliburton County's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Steering Committee meets to launch development of the County's provincially mandated CSWB plan with consultant StrategyCorp. The agenda covers provincial and County (RFP) requirements, project objectives, a phased workplan, and next steps. Most items are discussion and planning slides marked 'Confidential – Draft For Discussion Purposes Only'; no decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda.
- Kickoff of the County's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan with consultant StrategyCorp
- Steering Committee includes Warden Liz Danielsen, four mayors (Moffat, Burton, Roberts, Devolin), CAO Mike Rutter, and Acting OPP Detachment Commander Dan Collings
- Provincial CSWB requirements reviewed: governance, public consultation, data/evaluation, and monitoring
- Adjusted project timelines push Phase One to April 2021 and Phase Two consultation to May–June 2021
- Planned engagement: 4 public meetings, 4 Mayor and CAO meetings, and a survey
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee meets April 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by remote electronic participation to hear applications for consent. Seven applications are listed, including one to create a new lot on Gregory Court and Blair Drive in Dysart et al, and several easement/right-of-way requests in Minden Hills and Dysart et al. The agenda also includes adoption of the February 8, 2021 minutes and a March 2021 statistics report.
- Consent application by 2476563 Ontario Inc. to create a new lot with an access easement on Lots 7, 8, 16-18, Pt. Lots 11, 12, Pt. Block F, Gregory Court, Pt. Blair Drive, Plan 557, Dysart et al
- Consent application by A. Lloyd Murphy to grant an easement for right-of-way on Pt. Lot 11, Concession 12, Minden Hills
- Five consent applications by Catharine Gonnsen to grant easements for right-of-way on Pt. Lots 5 & 6, Concession 1, Dudley, and Pt. Lot 6, Concession 33, Dysart, in Dysart et al
- Two consent applications by Lonny and Joann Kubas to create a new lot on Pt. Lot 2, Concessions 13 and 14, Snowdon, Minden Hills
- Adoption of the Land Division Committee minutes of February 8, 2021 and receipt of March 2021 statistics report
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council meets March 24, 2021 to consider by-laws authorizing road rehabilitation and surface treatment contracts, agreements for ATV use of the Rail Trail, and a forestry consulting contract. Council will also hear delegations on the Rail Trail Linear Park 2020 project and County service providers, and receive a planning department update. A closed session is scheduled regarding interim planning services.
- By-law 4041: agreement with Fowler Construction Company Ltd. for rehabilitation of approximately 5.1 KM of County Roads 3, 7 and 8
- By-law 4042: agreement with Miller Paving Limited for surface treatment of County Roads 5, 10, 12 and 13
- By-law 4039: agreement with Kestrel Forestry Consulting for enforcement and public information distribution on tree preservation by-law and weed inspection
- By-law 4043 and 4044: agreements with Haliburton and Kawartha All-Terrain Vehicle Associations for use of the Haliburton County Rail Trail
- Delegations on Haliburton County Rail Trail Linear Park 2020 Project and County service providers
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board meets March 10, 2021 to adopt minutes, receive circulation and public internet statistics, and consider adopting the County's 2021 Health & Safety policies. The board will also receive the County Librarian's and Branch Services Librarian's reports, review library policies, and hear a facilities report and correspondence. Most branches remain on curbside service due to COVID-19, with Dysart, Minden Hills, and Wilberforce possibly reopening March 16, 2021.
- Adoption of draft minutes from the February 10, 2021 Regular Meeting
- Consideration of 2021 Health & Safety Policy Statement, Duties and Responsibilities, and Workplace Violence, Harassment & Sexual Harassment policies
- Circulation statistics: 15,403 total for January-February 2021; 90,311 total for 2020
- Facilities Report dated March 10, 2021
- Next Regular Meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm via web conference
County Council - Committee of the Whole
Haliburton County's Committee of the Whole meets March 10, 2021 to review roads, EMS, IT, and tourism reports and to consider hiring a temporary capital project inspector for the 2021 construction season. The agenda also includes a shoreline preservation RFP, a 2021 HHOA tourism support item, and a closed session on labour relations. Several items are reports received for information rather than final decisions.
- Staff recommend hiring a Temporary Capital Project Inspector for the 2021 construction season (mid-May to mid-October), part of CUPE Local 1960
- Roads capital budgets cited: 2019 $2,938,000; 2020 $5,971,000; 2021 $3,045,000
- Request for Proposals for Shoreline Preservation on the Planning and Environment agenda
- 2021 HHOA Support item under Tourism
- Closed session under Section 239 for labour relations or employee negotiations
County Joint Accessibility Committee
The Haliburton County Joint Accessibility Committee meets to review the Gull River Affordable Housing Project plans, presented by Ian Clendening, Planner for the Township of Minden Hills. The committee will also receive the minutes from its March 11, 2020 meeting and discuss accessibility standards under the AODA. Most remaining agenda items are procedural.
- Deputation: Gull River Affordable Housing Project plan review by Ian Clendening, Township of Minden Hills
- Acceptance of minutes from the March 11, 2020 meeting
- Discussion of Accessibility Standards under the AODA (Built Environment, Customer Service, Integrated Accessibility Standards)
- Meeting held electronically per section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council meets February 24, 2021 to receive a corporate climate change mitigation report and greenhouse gas inventory, a planning department update, and a rail trail update. Council will also consider three by-laws setting 2021 tax ratios and property tax rates, and a by-law authorizing short-term borrowing. Delegations include the Haliburton County Development Corporation, the Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation, and the Haliburton-CKL Long-Term Care Coalition.
- Corporate Climate Change Mitigation: Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Target report
- Rail Trail Update - HCRT Linear Park 2020 Project
- Fishtail Culvert Replacement report
- By-law 4035 establishing 2021 Tax Ratios and By-law 4036 setting 2021 property tax rates
- Closed session for a Library Board appointment (personal matters about an identifiable individual)
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board holds its regular February meeting, with the main substantive item being an orientation session from the Southern Ontario Library Service on library board responsibilities under the Public Libraries Act. The board will also receive circulation and public internet access statistics, the County Librarian's and Branch Services Librarian's reports, and consider a transfer to reserve. No financials are available for January 2021; the board expects updated financials in March.
- Orientation by Peggy Malcolm and Alexandra Taylor of the Southern Ontario Library Service on library boards under the Public Libraries Act
- Consent agenda includes circulation statistics by branch, public internet access, County Librarian's Report, and Branch Services Librarian's Report
- Authorization for transfer to reserve (no dollar amount stated in agenda)
- No financials available for January 2021; updated financials expected in March
- No working committee reports and no library policies to review this month
County Council - Committee of the Whole
Haliburton County's Committee of the Whole meets to review a 2021 budget update seeking final approval, 2020 Safe Restart funding reconciliations, and a Destination Management Plan for tourism. It also receives status reports on roads and IT, and holds a closed session on personal matters about identifiable individuals. Much of the agenda is procedural, with several items listed only as headings without attached detail.
- 2021 Budget Update and Final Budget Approval Request
- 2020 Safe Restart and Modernization Funding Reconciliations
- Destination Management Plan implementation (tourism)
- Roads Status Report - February 2021
- Closed session on personal matters about identifiable individuals, including names of prospective physicians
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee meets electronically on February 8, 2021, opening with the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair. The main business is three applications for consent: a lot addition on Part of Lot 11, Concession 5 in Highlands East, and two right-of-way easements on Lot 15 and Lot 16, Plan 334 in Algonquin Highlands. The Committee will also receive December 2020 statistics and adopt minutes from its December 14, 2020 meeting.
- Consent application by Sharran Steinburg for a lot addition on Part of Lot 11, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Glamorgan, Municipality of Highlands East (0.485 ha / 150.4 m frontage)
- Consent application by Kerry and Doreen Howe for an easement for right-of-way on Lot 16, Plan 334, Geographic Township of Stanhope, Township of Algonquin Highlands
- Consent application by Paul and Cindy Miller for an easement for right-of-way on Lot 15, Plan 334, Geographic Township of Stanhope, Township of Algonquin Highlands
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Committee
- Statistics report for December 2020
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special electronic meeting to receive a staff report on a Shoreline Preservation Communication Plan and to consider how to run a March 24, 2021 public meeting on a proposed Shoreline Preservation by-law. Staff recommend Council support the communication plan and direct staff to begin implementation, and ask Council to pick a format option for the public meeting. The proposed by-law would protect lands within 30 m of the high water mark, building on the existing Shoreline Tree Preservation By-law and Official Plan policies. No by-law was adopted at this meeting; the agenda ends with a confirming by-law for the meeting itself.
- Staff report: Shoreline Preservation Communication Plan, recommending Council support it and direct staff to begin implementation
- Staff report: Public Meeting Format - Shoreline Preservation, asking Council to choose Option A or B for a March 24, 2021 public meeting via Zoom
- Proposed Shoreline Preservation by-law would apply to all lands within 30 m of the high water mark county-wide
- Public consultation to run through the 'Wade In' Haliburton online platform; costs for 'Bang the Table' included in the 2021 budget
- By-law 4033 to confirm the proceedings of the January 27, 2021 special meeting
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council holds its regular meeting on January 27, 2021, to receive reports and recommendations, hear delegations on affordable housing and 2021 insurance renewal, and consider several by-laws. Items on the agenda include a planning update, pre-budget approval for road materials, a 2019 financial indicator review, and 2020 council remuneration. Council will also meet in closed session for matters involving potential litigation and a resignation.
- Delegation on the Affordable Housing Target Program by KLH Housing Corp.
- Delegation on the County's 2021 Insurance Renewal Proposal (Aon)
- Pre-budget approval of hot mix and surface treatment
- By-law 4029 to authorize an agreement with Currie Truck Centre for a tandem axle truck with dump box, material spreader, and plow & wing
- By-law 4030 to authorize an agreement with Doctor Haley Hatch
County Council - Committee of the Whole
Haliburton County's Committee of the Whole meets January 13, 2021 with delegations on youth internet connectivity, the rent subsidy program, and affordable housing targets. Staff reports cover roads equipment, paramedicine staffing, and December 2020 finances. Council also discusses a shoreline preservation by-law and a procedural by-law review on weighted votes, with a closed session on personnel and labour relations.
- Delegation on internet access for youth by Marg Cox of Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents
- Rent Subsidy Program report: County units grew from 12 in 2013 to 43 in 2020
- Roads: supply of tandem-axle truck with dump box, material spreader, plow and wing
- Emergency Medical Services: high intensity support community paramedicine staffing and 2020 call volumes
- Finance: December 2020 cheque and payroll registers and preliminary year-to-date actuals
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board holds its first meeting of 2021, where it elects a Chair and Vice Chair for the year. The board will also receive circulation and internet-access statistics, an expenditure report, and a 2021 budget update, and consider a recommendation to give non-union staff the same 1.75% annual cost-of-living increase negotiated by CUPE Local 1960 for 2021-2023. Two library policies (GOV-06 Planning and GOV-07 Financial Control) are up for routine review.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
- Recommendation to apply CUPE Local 1960's 1.75% annual cost-of-living increase (2021-2023) to non-union library staff
- 2021 budget update and expenditure report for period ending November 30, 2020
- In-cycle review of policies GOV-06 Planning Policy and GOV-07 Financial Control/Oversight
- Circulation and public internet access statistics by branch
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special electronic meeting to consider a staff report on implementing the county's Service Delivery Review. The report asks Council to receive the report, constitute itself as the Service Delivery Review Implementation Committee, and adopt a phased implementation approach, with formal workplans to come at a future meeting. Staff are seeking direction on how to proceed, and the report notes financial impact is to be determined. Council will also vote on a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Staff report from CAO/Clerk Michael Rutter on Service Delivery Review Implementation
- Recommendation to constitute County Council as the Service Delivery Review Implementation Committee
- Proposed adoption of phased implementation from the Final Report, with workplans approved at a future meeting
- Final report (presented November 25, 2020) proposed 12 initiatives; concurrence of local municipalities required
- By-law 4028 to confirm the proceedings of the January 13, 2021 special meeting
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special meeting to review the first draft of the 2021 budget, which proposes a 3.86% tax rate increase and a $19,921,636 levy. Staff will present departmental overviews including general government, social services, IT, and public works, covering operating updates, capital projects, and budget pressures. No decisions are scheduled; the budget is expected to be adopted in February or March after further review.
- 2021 draft budget proposes $19,921,636 levy, a $877,955 increase over 2020, with a 3.86% tax rate increase
- Public Works presents three options for funding short-term structure rehabilitation, including delaying Culvert 648287 ($950,000) to 2022 or securing loans
- Social Housing capital includes $252,000 for new Minden units and $201,000 for new units in 2021
- IT Department proposes $140,000 annual broadband reserve contribution and $24,300 in 2021 capital projects
- External budget pressures total $189,389, including a 35% insurance increase and $50,000 higher insurance deductible