Hastings Highlands public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of Council
The Council will consider amending the Procedure Bylaw to discontinue automatic recorded votes for all motions. They will also adopt the 2023 meeting schedule for Council and the Committee of Adjustment and pass a bylaw to appoint Deputy Mayor Tammy Davis as a substitute County Council Member.
- Amendment to Procedure Bylaw regarding recorded votes
- Adoption of 2023 Council and Committee of Adjustment meeting schedules
- Bylaw 2022-082 to appoint Deputy Mayor Tammy Davis as substitute County Council Member
- Closed session regarding Soble Rd. Bridge
Special Meeting of Council
The Hastings Highlands Council will hold a special meeting including a closed session. The closed session will address litigation or potential litigation regarding the Soble Rd. Bridge and an educational session regarding the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
- Closed session regarding Soble Rd. Bridge litigation or potential litigation
- Council orientation training with the Integrity Commissioner
Special Meeting of Council
The Hastings Highlands Council will hold a special meeting focused on an educational session. The session will be conducted in a closed session with the Bernardi Centre regarding good governance.
- Closed session: Education and training session with Bernardi Centre re: Good Governance
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment held a meeting to approve previous minutes and appoint an alternate chair. No new minor variances or permission applications were presented for consideration during this session.
- Appointment of Mayor Hagar as Alternate Chair due to Chair Councillor Fitzgerald's absence
- Approval of the November 3, 2022, Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several minor variance applications regarding property developments and setbacks. These applications involve requests for relief from regulations concerning highwater marks, slopes, and building sizes. This is the final meeting for this Committee for the current Council term.
- A-30-2021: Dwelling relief at 126 Sheldon Lane, Monteagle, regarding Salmon Trout Lake highwater mark and slopes
- A-6-2-22: Deck and mudroom extensions at 363 High Falls Trail, Herschel, near York River highwater mark
- A-12-2022: Boathouse expansion at 242 Ponacka Road, Baptiste Lake, regarding height and floor area
- A-13-2022: Bunkie expansion at 248 A Salmon Trout Lake Road, Salmon Trout Lake
- A-14-2022: Recognition of an existing storage shed at 4087 Musclow-Greenview Road, Monteagle
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
The Hastings Highlands Council will review a proposal for a telecommunications tower at 945 North Baptiste Lake Road. The meeting also includes several bylaws to transfer land for road maintenance and widening, as well as appointments for interim fire service leadership.
- Proposed EORN Telecommunications Tower at 945 North Baptiste Lake Road
- Bylaw 2022-068: Permanent closing of road allowance at 288 'B' Centre Road
- Land transfers for widening Forest View Road, Sararas Lane, Graphite Road, Cross Country Road, and Centre Road
- Bylaw 2022-079 and 2022-080: Appointment of Interim Fire Chief and Interim Deputy Fire Chief
- Bylaw 2022-085: Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization Regional Tourism Relief Fund
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three applications for minor variances. These requests involve building accessory structures like garages and sheds with relief from specific zoning requirements regarding lot lines, slopes, and lot coverage.
- A-3-2022: Request for a 30' x 30' garage at 80 A Ponacka Road, Baptiste Lake
- A-10-2022: Request for an existing 8.5 m x 7.3 m garage at 270 Forest View Road
- A-11-2022: Request for a 32' x 44' two-bay garage at 1310 Kamaniskeg Lake Road, Bangor
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Council is reviewing a proposal for a new telecommunications tower on Peterson Road and considering amendments to accessory building setbacks and heights. The meeting also includes discussions on road allowance closures, employee monitoring policies, and the dissolution of two committees.
- Proposal for EORN Telecommunications Tower at 1379'B' Peterson Road
- Bylaw 2022-060 to close part of the shore road allowance at 1324 'A' River Road
- Bylaw 2022-063 regarding a licence agreement with Julian Scott for road maintenance
- Proposed amendments to accessory building setbacks and maximum heights in multiple zones
- Bylaw 2022-070 regarding an Electronic Monitoring Policy for employees
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
The Hastings Highlands Council will consider bylaws for a new asset management plan and employee recognition policy. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Treasurer and a CAO/Deputy Treasurer.
- Bylaw 2022-062: Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan
- Bylaw 2022-065: Employee Service Recognition Policy
- Bylaw 2022-066: Appointment of a Treasurer
- Bylaw 2022-067: Appointment of a CAO/Deputy Treasurer
- RFQ for refrigerant removal services at East Lake Waste Disposal Site
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear several minor variance applications regarding building setbacks and proximity to water and slopes. The Committee will also recommend changes to Council regarding accessory building heights and front yard setbacks.
- Minor variance for a garden/storage shed at 203 Mountney Road
- Minor variance for a 715 square foot deck and porch at 50 McAllister Road
- Minor variance for a 1200 square foot dwelling at 410 Devenish Road
- Recommendation to increase accessory structure height to 11 metres
- Recommendation to decrease accessory building front yard setbacks to 10 metres
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
The Hastings Highlands Council is reviewing several planning applications, including proposals for new telecommunications towers under the EORN expansion. The meeting also includes decisions on various land severances, zoning amendments, and road access agreements.
- Proposed EORN telecommunications tower near 68 Steeles Road
- Rogers Communications antenna system proposals at 1379'B' Peterson Road and 945 North Baptiste Lake Road
- Zoning amendment Bylaw 2022-044 for Part of Lot 11, Concession 4, Herschel
- Zoning amendment Bylaw 2022-056 for Part of Lot 25, Concession 7, Bangor
- Land severance for Chapleau at Part of Lot 15, Concession 4, Bangor involving $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Council will consider approving the 2021 audited financial statements, a zoning bylaw amendment for a property in Monteagle, and several road closure and land transfer bylaws. The agenda also includes consent items for severances and shore road allowance purchases, plus a presentation from a provincial program manager.
- Approval of 2021 audited financial statements by Baker Tilly KDN LLP
- Bylaw 2022-047 to rezone Lot 23, Concession 13, Monteagle from MA and MX to MA-117-h Holding Zone
- Bylaw 2022-046 to close and sell part of Original Shore Road Allowance at 1510 Papineau Lake Road
- Bylaw 2022-052 to close and sell part of Original Shore Road Allowance at 870 Kamaniskeg Lake Road
- Bylaw 2022-054 to delegate authority to Mayor and Clerk for development agreements
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six minor variance applications, mostly for accessory buildings and structures near Baptiste Lake. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting. Decisions are subject to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal within 20 days.
- A-2-2022: 40x30 ft garage with loft at 366 Forest View Road, Baptiste Lake, seeking relief from front setback and height limits
- A-3-2022: 30x40 ft three-car garage at 80 'A' Ponacka Road, Baptiste Lake, seeking relief from setback, slope, and accessory building footprint limits
- A-4-2022: 16x54 ft single-family dwelling at 105 Ray Road, seeking relief from 300m setback from Mineral Extractive zone
- A-28-2021 and A-29-2021: Two applications at 686 Baptiste Shore North for a porch, shed, sleeping cabin, and deck extension within 30m of Baptiste Lake high water mark
- A-5-2022: 25x30 ft boathouse at 816 Devenish Road, Baptiste Lake, exceeding the 600 sq ft maximum for private boathouses
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
This regular meeting of Council covers planning and operations items, including public meetings for two zoning bylaw amendments, several proposed road development and right-of-way agreements, and the permanent closing and sale of an original shore road allowance. Council will also consider consent agenda items such as conditional support for two severances and a letter of interest from Rogers Communications for an antenna system.
- Bylaw 2022-023: rezone Part of Lot 31, Concession 13, Monteagle from MA to RR
- Bylaw 2022-034: rezone Part of Lot 20, Concession 9, Bangor to RR-116
- Bylaw 2022-035: permanently close and sell shore road allowance at 753-755 Baptiste Shore North
- Road agreements with 1000053812 Ontario Inc. and Dunn-Armstrong/Armstrong
- Conditional support for Huckle and Reeves severances with $1000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Council will consider awarding two contracts: construction of the Lookout Park Gazebo to Simpson Design and Build for $34,900 plus HST, and demolition of the Maynooth Community Centre to MWS Construction Ltd. for $131,645 (HST included), funded partly by a reserve transfer. The agenda also includes approval of the 2022 budget and tax rate bylaws, several grant applications, and routine reports and minutes.
- Award RFP HH-2022-08 for Lookout Park Gazebo to Simpson Design and Build at $34,900 plus HST
- Award Tender HH-2022-09 for Maynooth Community Centre demolition to MWS Construction Ltd. at $131,645, with up to $118,555 from Building Capital Reserve
- Pass Bylaw 2022-037 (Municipal Budget Estimates) and Bylaw 2022-038 (Tax Rates) for 2022
- Approve grants: North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery ($7,500), Peterson Pathfinders Snowmobile Club ($5,000), and others up to $1,000
- Motion to compile feedback on draft comprehensive zoning bylaws 2022-004 and 2022-005
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2022, to consider one minor variance application. The applicant seeks permission to build a cottage and decks closer to Salmon Trout Lake and an intermittent creek than zoning bylaws allow. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its January 13, 2022 meeting.
- Minor variance A-1-2022 (Jones) at 39 Salmon Trout Lane, Monteagle: request to build a 108 sq m cottage and covered decks 12.6 m from the lake, 12.1 m from a creek, and 7.9 m from a pond, requiring relief from 30 m and 15 m setbacks and vegetative buffer rules.
- Adoption of minutes from the January 13, 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
- Public hearing rules: 5 minutes per speaker, recorded votes, and appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal within 20 days of decision.
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will hold public meetings and vote on several planning items, including amendments to the comprehensive zoning bylaw to conform with the County of Hastings Official Plan, and the permanent closing and sale of shore road allowances at multiple properties. They will also consider a sole-source procurement for a Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment, and approve conditional support for several land severances.
- Bylaw 2022-004 and 2022-005 to amend Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 2004-035 to conform with County of Hastings Official Plan policies
- Bylaws 2022-020, 2022-021, 2022-022 to permanently close and sell shore road allowances at 468 South Papineau Lake Road, 1842 River Road, and 1856 River Road
- Sole source procurement for Fire Master Plan & Community Risk Assessment from Emergency Management Group at $64,059+HST, with $15,187 transfer from Reserve for Working Capital
- Conditional support for severances: Siydock (B20/22), Tiveron (B31/22), Reeves (B41/22) with $1,000 or $500 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Bylaw 2022-036 to delegate site plan control approval authority to the Chief Administrative Officer
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including a hot mix paving tender worth $1,432,006.96 and a Soble Road bridge replacement for $839,569.00, both funded partly from road construction reserves. They will also consider a bylaw to implement an administrative monetary penalty system for bylaw enforcement, and a $10,000 donation request for the arena roof. Several reports and routine items are on the consent agenda.
- Award hot mix paving tender HH-2022-06 to Greenwood Paving (Pembroke) Ltd for $1,432,006.96
- Award Soble Road Bridge Replacement tender HH-2022-05 to Merol Power Corporation for $839,569.00, with $204,348 transfer from road reserve
- Award corrugated steel pipes tender HH-2022-04 to Armtec Inc. for $192,730.60
- Approve partial purchase of one used John Deere motor grader for $497,900.00, with $56,665 transfer from road reserve
- Pass Bylaw 2022-018 to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on the 2022 operating budget, a fire protection analysis, and several zoning and administrative bylaws. The agenda includes public hearings, reports, and routine procedural items.
- 2022 Operating Budget approval
- RFP HH-2022-02 Public Fire Protection Analysis - sole source procurement
- Bylaw 2022-024 zoning amendment for Part of Lot 15, Concession 4, Herschel (MA to RR)
- Fitzgerald Consent (Severance) No. B13/22 - 6 ha parcel on Musclow Greenview Road
- Bylaw 2022-026 Appointment of Fire Chief
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2022 operating budget, along with several reports and bylaws. Key items include adopting a community safety and well-being plan, discussing election procedures, and considering a financial commitment for demolishing the Maynooth Community Centre. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and correspondence.
- 2022 Operating Budget - second reading and potential approval
- Bylaw 2022-014 - North Hastings Community Safety and Well-being Plan
- Maynooth Community Project - financial commitment for demolition of Maynooth Community Centre
- 2022 Municipal Election - update and lame duck periods
- Council Remuneration & Expenses 2021 report
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will hold public meetings on two zoning bylaw amendments to align with the Official Plan, and will decide on several proposed purchases of original shore road allowances. They will also consider conditional support for two land severances and receive an update on fire protection analysis.
- Public meeting for Bylaw 2022-004, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw to conform with Official Plan general policies, including adding a waterfront definition
- Public meeting for Bylaw 2022-005, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw to conform with natural vegetative buffer policies
- Approval of amended preliminary reference plan for purchase of shore road allowance at 1510 Papineau Lake Road, including road-widening transfer
- Tentative approvals for shore road allowance purchases at 180 Golfers Lane, 288 'B' Centre Road, and 870 Kamaniskeg Lake Road
- Conditional support for severances: Dupuis (B8/22) creating a 0.8 ha lot on Brethour Road, and Hanna (B9/22) creating a 4.9 ha lot on MacDonald Mine Road/Cross Country Road, each with $1000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
Special Meeting of Council
Council is holding a special meeting to review the 2022 draft operating budget of $11,115,092 for first reading, with plans to seek public feedback online and in newspapers instead of a public meeting. They will also receive a presentation on the library's 2022 budget, which requests an $11,000 municipal contribution. The meeting includes procedural items like approving the agenda and appointing an alternate deputy chair.
- 2022 Draft Operating Budget first reading proposal: $11,115,092
- Library Board requests $11,000 municipal contribution ($5,500 from 2021 and $5,500 for 2022)
- Public feedback on budget via 'Have Your Say Hastings Highlands' webpage and local newspapers
- Appoint Councillor Davis as Alternate Deputy Chair for the meeting
- Meeting to be live-streamed and recorded on municipal YouTube channel
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to consider routine operations reports and several decisions, including approving 2022 waste site engineering fees from BluMetric Environmental, accepting a report on alternative storage for the Lake St. Peter fire apparatus, and approving Lookout Park as the site for a mosaic art project. The agenda also includes a presentation from North Hastings Children's Services and adoption of prior minutes. Most items are routine or informational, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.
- Approve 2022 Municipal Waste Sites Engineering and Consultant Fees Letter from BluMetric Environmental
- Approve Lookout Park as site location for Mosaic Art Project
- Accept report on Alternative Storage Location for Lake St. Peter Fire Apparatus
- Pass Bylaw 2022-011 to extend Integrity Commissioner appointment
- Presentation by Jessica Anderson, Executive Director, North Hastings Children's Services
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2022 Capital Budget, and to decide on several planning matters including a land severance and two proposed purchases of original shore road allowances. The agenda also includes motions on a mosaic art project and chain link fencing, plus a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- 2022 Capital Budget review and approval
- Conditional support for Hicks consent (severance) creating a 4-hectare lot on Hicks Road
- Tentative approval for Fischer purchase of original shore road allowance at 77 Lewis Lane
- Approval of Sutherland purchase of shore road allowance at 1510 Papineau Lake Road
- Motion to direct staff to find site for Maggie's Resource Centre mosaic
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
The Municipality of Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to consider several planning and operations items, including a development agreement for quarry extraction, zoning bylaw amendments, and multiple consent (severance) applications. They will also review departmental reports and adopt minutes from previous meetings.
- Bylaw 2022-006 authorizing a development agreement with Krishan Dev Karn for quarry extraction on Mooney Road
- Bylaw 2022-007 to amend zoning for 179 Shields Road (postponed pending consistency with provincial policy)
- Conditional support for Addante consent (severance) at 270 Forestview Road, with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Conditional support for Gallacher consent (severance) on Hoares Road and Centreview Road, with $1,000 cash-in-lieu
- Conditional support for Fitzgerald consent (severance) on Hillsview Road and Musclow Greenview Road, with $1,000 cash-in-lieu
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four minor variance applications, mostly seeking relief from shoreline setback rules to build or expand structures near Salmon Trout Lake and Baptiste Lake. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its December 23, 2021 meeting. Decisions can be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal within 20 days.
- A-30-2021: Variance to build a 13m x 19m residence 15.5m from the high water mark of Salmon Trout Lake at 126 Sheldon Lane (required setback is 30m)
- A-28-2021: Variance to build a screened porch, shed, and sleeping cabin within 30m of Baptiste Lake at 686 Baptiste Shore North
- A-28-2021 (second): Variance to allow a deck extension to encroach 7m into the front yard and closer to Baptiste Lake at 686 Baptiste Shore North
- A-31-2021: Variance to build a garage 0.61m from the side lot line (minimum is 3m) at 493 Bowers Point Road, Baptiste Lake
Special Meeting of Council
Council will review two fire department reports: a structural assessment recommending immediate closure of the fire hall at 2356 Highway 127, Lake St. Peter (Station 5), and a Master Fire Plan for prioritizing next steps. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- Structural assessment of Fire Hall at 2356 Highway 127, Lake St. Peter recommends immediate closure/decommissioning for safety
- Ministry of Labour inspection on Dec 2, 2021 ordered structural evaluation by Dec 31, 2021
- Fire service continuity plan: Station 5 firefighters provide initial response, support from stations 4, 1, 3, 6 and mutual aid from Bancroft
- Master Fire Plan Priorities and Next Steps report to be accepted for prioritizing actions
- Closed session for personal matters and labour relations/employee negotiations (Fire Services Administrative Assistant)