Highlands East public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing several 2023 municipal updates including water and sewer rates, fire fees, and proposed roads and waste fees. The meeting also includes discussions on grant support for local clubs and bylaws regarding the Esson Dam reconstruction.
- Approval of 2023 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates
- Proposed 2023 Fire Fees
- Bylaws for Esson Dam reconstruction and Parks Canada lease agreement
- Grant support for Curling Club propane heating and Pickleball/Tennis community
- Approval of $785,398.37 in November 2022 general accounts
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council is reviewing various departmental reports and considering several municipal decisions. Key items include approving roof replacements for public garages, reviewing new signage and electronic monitoring policies, and discussing multiple shoreline road allowance purchases.
- Roof replacement at 19897 Highway 118 for $164,820.00
- Roof replacement at 19951 Highway 118 for $184,491.00
- Approval of October 2022 general accounts totaling $882,158.68
- Rejection of the OPP consolidated command concept
- Approval of Fingerboard Signage Policy
Inaugural Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East is holding its inaugural meeting for the 2022-2026 term. Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor and Councillors and proceed to appoint a Deputy Mayor.
- Declaration of office for Mayor Dave Burton and Councillors Cam McKenzie, Angela Lewis, Cec Ryall, Ruth Strong, and Monmouth
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor via By-law #2022-99
- Approval of the inaugural meeting agenda
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Joint Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates from the Environment and Trails & Outdoor Tourism committees. This meeting serves as the final meeting of the current mandate for both committees.
- Environment Committee: Re-use Centre follow up
- Trails & Outdoor Tourism Committee: Rail Trail Bridge update
- Trails & Outdoor Tourism Committee: Sale of Road Allowance update
- Trails & Outdoor Tourism Committee: Geocaching event introduction
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing several rezoning applications and land purchase requests, including shoreline road allowances and Paynes Road. The meeting also includes discussions on economic development, a new off-leash dog park in Gooderham, and the approval of September accounts totaling $1,759,527.69.
- Rezoning applications for Anita Mensink (1218 Chicory Drive) and Eve MacArthur (1200 Hand Drive)
- Approval of September 2022 general accounts totaling $1,759,527.69
- Proposed creation of an off-leash dog park in Gooderham
- In-principle agreement to take ownership of Paynes Road at 1596 Paynes Road
- Declaration of a 2011 Ford F-250 as surplus for disposal
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Highlands East Joint Advisory Committees will meet to discuss various municipal projects. The meeting includes sessions for the Recreation & Culture, Environment, and Trails & Outdoor Tourism committees.
- Community Beautification Project discussion
- Off Leash Dog Park discussion
- IB&O Bridge assessment update
- Dillman Trail status
- Sale of Road Allowance
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing a delegation regarding the County of Haliburton's Shoreline Preservation By-law. The meeting also includes discussions on several shoreline road allowance purchase applications and the replacement of the IB&O Trail Bridge.
- Shoreline Preservation By-law 4123 delegation
- IB&O Trail Bridge-Farr Road replacement options
- Approval of August 2022 accounts totaling $492,531.45
- Shoreline road allowance purchase applications for 1130 Melanie Lane, 1110 Burnt Point Tr, and 1045 Carter Lane
- Appointment of Caitlin Kooger to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application to demolish and reconstruct a principal dwelling on Salerno Lake. The proposal seeks relief regarding side yard setbacks and total lot coverage. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions regarding non-compliant structures on the property.
- Minor variance application MV-03-2022 for 1076 Heart's Content Drive
- Request for 5.4 m interior side yard setback (6 m required)
- Request for 10.5% total lot coverage (10% required)
- Proposed demolition of 1,346 sq ft dwelling and reconstruction of 2,291.4 sq ft dwelling
- Proposed condition to remove or relocate a non-compliant shoreline shed
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to approve the 2021 financial statements and review various land use and planning matters. The agenda includes discussions on short-term rental reviews, shoreline road allowance purchases, and several rezoning applications.
- Approval of 2021 Financial Statements presented by Baker Tilley
- Short Term Rental Accommodation Review presentation by JL Richards
- Approval of July 2022 general accounts totaling $1,180,071.73
- Shore road allowance purchase by-laws for Harold and Lynn Vance and Akbari/Sadiqai
- Shoreline erosion control works at 1137 Tumbledown Rock Road
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council meets July 12, 2022, with a public planning meeting for two rezoning applications: Le Neve at 1113 Footbridge Road and Christensen at 11095 Schofield Road. Council will also consider approving in principle several shoreline road allowance purchases and a $1,000 donation to the Gooderham Music Festival. Departmental monthly reports and a $2,821,575.51 general accounts approval are also on the agenda.
- Rezoning application RZ-13-2022 by Ricky and Lisa Le Neve for 1113 Footbridge Road
- Rezoning application RZ-14-2022 by Paul Christensen for 11095 Schofield Road
- Shoreline road allowance purchase applications from Morris et al. on Rideout Drive, Mensink at 1218 Chicory Drive, and Ambike at 1020 Branch Trail
- Proposed $1,000 donation to the Gooderham Music Festival on July 30, 2022
- Approval of June 2022 general accounts totaling $2,821,575.51
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council is holding its regular electronic meeting on June 14, 2022, to consider planning matters including several shoreline road allowance purchases and zoning bylaw amendments. Council will also review department reports, approve monthly accounts totaling $346,465.90, and consider a land disposition for housing purposes at 2778 Monck Road. A delegation from Mike Sowsun on planning matters is scheduled for 9:35 AM.
- Shoreline road allowance purchase applications for Demerling and Alberga (1037 Miners Cliff Drive), Mahut (1041 Solitude Lane), and Chad Vance (1014 Edith Crescent, Contau Lake)
- Zoning bylaw amendments for Richardson, Leach, and Sowsun/Schmidlechner referred for passage
- Approval of General Accounts for May 2022 in the amount of $346,465.90
- Proposed disposition of land at part of 2778 Monck Road for housing purposes
- Delegation from Mike Sowsun on planning matters at 9:35 AM
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Municipal Office boardroom, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce, and electronically. The agenda lists discussion items for the Recreation & Culture, Environment, and Trails & Outdoor Tourism committees, plus approval of the April 20, 2022 minutes. No dollar figures, contracts, or bylaws appear on the May 18 agenda itself; the attached April 20 minutes record a carried motion to buy a trail counter for an estimated $807 from committee reserve funds.
- Recreation & Culture: Community Beautification Project, Canada Day Events, Little Free Library, Cardiff Dragonfly Sculpture
- Environment: Compost Education Campaign, Climate Change Articles, Reuse Centre, Razor Recycling, Official Plan Review
- Trails & Outdoor Tourism: IB&O Farr Road Bridge Inspection, IB&O Trail Waterfall, IB&O Trail (Gooderham area) Signage, Footbridge Road bridge, Dillman Hill Walking Trail, Trail Maintenance
- Approval of Joint Advisory Committee minutes from April 20, 2022
- April 20 minutes (attached) record Resolution #2022-14 to purchase a trail counter at an estimated $807 from committee reserve funds
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets May 10, 2022 to approve routine department reports, a five-year fuel supply contract with Parkland Corporation, and several shoreline road allowance purchases. Council will also hold a public planning meeting on four rezoning applications (Richardson, Kumar/Narula-Kumar, Akbari/Sadiqai, Wellman/Amendola) and consider related zoning bylaws. General accounts for April 2022 totaling $401,905.61 are up for approval.
- Fuel supply and delivery contract awarded to Parkland Corporation for a five-year term with two optional one-year extensions (Tender 2022-6-a)
- General Accounts for April 2022 in the amount of $401,905.61 up for approval
- Shoreline road allowance purchase application from Rolf Kraemer at 1026 Nelson Lane approved in principle
- Shore road allowance purchase by-law for Tracy Leach at 1174 Malcom Road, Paudash Lake
- Public planning meeting on rezoning files RZ-06-2022 (Richardson, 1407 Abrams Road), RZ-07-2022 (Kumar, 1107 Ruthven Road), RZ-08-2022 (Akbari/Sadiqai, 1139 Peddleboat Bay Lane), RZ-09-2022 (Wellman/Amendola, 1068 Upper Lane)
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM, held electronically with public viewing available online. The meeting combines the Recreation & Culture, Environment, and Trails & Outdoor Tourism committees, with Mayor Burton handing the chair to different councillors for each section. The agenda lists discussion items but no recommendations or dollar figures for most of them; the only formal recommendations are to approve the agenda and to approve the March 16, 2022 minutes. The attached March 16 minutes show that meeting's decisions, including appointing Andrew Von Zuben as press spokesperson for the composting campaign.
- Approval of Joint Advisory Committee minutes from March 16, 2022 (Resolution #2022-11 adjourned that meeting at 2:44 pm)
- Trails & Outdoor Tourism: IB&O Bridge (Farr Rd.) inspection, IB&O Trail waterfall and bridge, trail counter replacement, footbridge to Lagoon Road with Paudash Trail Blazers, and an OF4WD fundraiser
- Environment Committee: composting education campaign, climate change articles, and Official Plan items on environmental issues
- Recreation & Culture Committee: outdoor community displays and events
- March 16 minutes note trail counters last priced at $600 each and a pending 21-year lease application for recreational mineral collecting on the Desmont and Schickler claims
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council held a special electronic meeting on April 19, 2022, to consider department reports, planning applications, and several bylaws. Council was asked to approve the March 2022 general accounts totaling $1,742,802.72, receive quarterly financial statements, and pass bylaws on planning fees, electronic meeting participation, and a corporate climate change adaptation plan. The meeting also included a public planning meeting under the Planning Act for rezoning applications, including one for 1222 Malcom Road. Many items were presented as information-only reports or recommendations for council decision.
- Approval of General Accounts for March 2022 in the amount of $1,742,802.72
- Construction Agreements and Temporary Uses Policy — bylaw directed for passage
- Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan — approval requested
- Electronic/Hybrid Meeting Participation and Livestreaming Policy — approval by bylaw requested
- Shoreline road allowance purchase applications for 1180 Malcom Road and 27201 Highway 28, and a stop-up/close/convey bylaw for 1034 Coulson Lane
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Joint Advisory Committees of the Municipality of Highlands East meet March 16, 2022 to approve the agenda and February 16 minutes, then split into the Environment Committee and Trails & Outdoor Tourism Committee. The Environment Committee is set to discuss a composting education campaign and Earth Day, while the Trails committee reviews 2021 year-end statistics, a snowmobile season update, spring trail cleaning, an IB&O Trail waterfall project, and mineral claims. No binding decisions beyond routine approvals are listed on the agenda.
- Environment Committee: composting education campaign graphic designer and Earth Day items
- Trails & Outdoor Tourism Committee: 2021 year-end statistics including geocaching 2015-2021, trail counter 2019-2021, and Visitor Information Centre 2021 summary
- Snowmobile season update and spring cleaning of trails
- Development of IB&O Trail waterfall
- Mineral claims update
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council is holding a special electronic meeting on March 15, 2022. Council will consider awarding a tender for an environmental pickup truck to Paul Price Ford for $56,608 including taxes, with the unbudgeted portion funded from general reserves. Council will also consider repealing By-law #2022-37 and approving By-law #2022-42, a rezoning for the Pinnell property in Glamorgan. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and litigation or potential litigation.
- Award of Tender E-01-2022 to Paul Price Ford for a pickup truck at $56,608 including taxes; unbudgeted portion funded from general reserves
- By-law #2022-42: rezoning lands in Part of Lots 28 and 29, Concession 3 and Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 29, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Glamorgan, from Limited Service Residential (LSR) to Limited Service Residential Exception (LSR-134)
- Repeal of By-law #2022-37, the prior Pinnell rezoning by-law from the March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual and 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation
- By-law #2022-43: confirmatory by-law for the March 15, 2022 Special Meeting
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets March 8, 2022 to hold a public planning meeting on three rezoning applications (Pinnell, Green, Forsyth), receive an Integrity Commissioner report and a County climate adaptation plan delegation, and decide on several shore road allowance purchases and routine department reports. Council will vote on the Pinnell zoning bylaw at this meeting, while the Green and Forsyth bylaws are deferred pending staff follow-up on public comments.
- Public planning meeting on rezoning applications: Pinnell (1207 Balmoral Lane, File RZ-35-2021), Green (1014 Topps Drive, File RZ-33-2021), and Forsyth (1239 Quartz Lane, File RZ-36-2021)
- Pinnell zoning bylaw to be brought forward for passage; Green and Forsyth bylaws deferred to a future meeting
- Integrity Commissioner Harold Elston to present report at 9:35 AM
- Korey McKay, County of Haliburton Climate Change Coordinator, to present draft Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan at 10:15 AM
- General Accounts for February 2022 in the amount of $267,034.92 to be approved
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets March 7, 2022 to decide minor variance application MV-02-2022 for Mark and Eleanor Guenette at 1089 Adanac Road. The application seeks relief from Zoning By-law 2005-29 to allow three accessory buildings in the front yard of the RU-zoned lot, including a proposed 368 sq ft storage shed with porch. Staff recommend approval with conditions, including removal or relocation of a plastic shed and storage-only use of the new shed. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and February 7, 2022 minutes.
- Minor variance MV-02-2022 for Mark and Eleanor Guenette, Part Lot 7, Concession 14, 1089 Adanac Road, Roll # 4601 102 000 53100 0000
- Requested relief from Section 3.1 f) to permit three accessory buildings in the front yard: a 144 sq ft shed, a 368 sq ft shed with porch, and a 22.3 sq ft privy
- Staff recommend conditions: plastic shed removed or relocated before occupancy permit, and new shed restricted to storage use only with no habitation or cooking/washroom facilities
- Planning report by Junior Planner Kim Roberts and Chief Building Official; property is 93 acres with 1440.6 ft frontage on Adanac Road
- Approval of minutes for the February 7, 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council held a special electronic meeting on February 22, 2022. The agenda shows Council approving the agenda, then moving out of the special meeting into a closed meeting to discuss a matter under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act concerning personal matters about an identifiable individual, listed as Public Works Department - Public Works Manager. Council was also set to consider By-law # 2022-28, a routine by-law confirming the proceedings of the meeting, and then adjourn. The agenda does not state what was decided in the closed session.
- Closed meeting under Section 239 (2) (b) on personal matters about an identifiable individual, listed as Public Works Department - Public Works Manager
- By-law # 2022-28 to confirm the proceedings of the February 22, 2022 special meeting (status: pending)
- Meeting held electronically; public may observe via the Highlands East website
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet on February 16, 2022 at 11:00AM, held electronically and viewable via the municipality's website or YouTube. The agenda covers routine approvals of the agenda and the January 19, 2022 minutes, then moves to Environment Committee items: composting education, climate change social media and a possible newspaper column, and Harvest Haliburton. Councillor Partridge chairs the Environment Committee portion, with Mayor Burton resuming as Chair to adjourn.
- Approval of the January 19, 2022 Joint Advisory Committee minutes
- Environment Committee discussion of composting education
- Climate change communications: social media and a newspaper column
- Harvest Haliburton item on the Environment Committee agenda
- Change of Chair: Councillor Partridge chairs the Environment Committee portion
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council meets electronically on February 8, 2022 to consider its 2022 budget report and interim tax bylaw, approve January accounts of $267,034.92, and decide on a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and a police camera registry request. Council will also hold a public planning meeting on several rezoning applications and shoreline road allowance purchases. Many items are information-only department reports.
- Approval of General Accounts for January 2022 totaling $267,034.92
- Finance 2022 Budget Report and approval of the Budget Estimates Bylaw
- 2022 Interim Tax Bylaw to levy interim taxes
- Community Safety and Well-Being Plan approval, including a seven-member Detachment Board concept and delegation to the County of Haliburton
- BACPAC request to endorse CAMSafe, a community CCTV and security video registry
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Highlands East meets on February 7, 2022 to consider minor variance application MV-01-2022 for the property at 2346 Contau Lake Road. The applicants, Marcia and Keith Mitchell, seek relief from zoning rules to allow a second accessory building — an enclosed pool building — in the front yard, between the existing garage and the dwelling. The committee will also receive a planning report and approve minutes from its October 27, 2021 meeting. A decision on the application is expected at the meeting.
- Minor variance application MV-01-2022 for 2346 Contau Lake Road (Part Lot 21 and 22, Concession 5) to permit two accessory buildings in the front yard
- Requested relief from Sections 3.1 f) and 4.9.4.10 of Zoning By-law 2005-29 to allow an enclosed pool building with a floor area of 193.25 sq. m
- Planning report recommends approval subject to conditions, including a building permit for an existing lean-to on the garage
- Committee to approve minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting
- Public hearing notice was posted on the property and circulated to neighbours and agencies
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 1:00PM, held electronically with public viewing available online. The agenda covers approval of the December 15, 2021 minutes, a change of chair for the Recreation & Culture Committee, and committee discussion items on community beautification, climate change social media, composting education, and Harvest Haliburton research. The Recreation & Culture and Environment committees each hold roll call and disclosure of pecuniary interest. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of Joint Advisory Committee meeting minutes from December 15, 2021
- Mayor Burton calls on Councillor Strong to chair the Recreation & Culture Committee portion
- Mayor Burton calls on Councillor Partridge to chair the Environment Committee portion
- Environment Committee: update on Municipal and County initiatives by Korey McKay
- Environment Committee items: social media on climate change, composting education, Harvest Haliburton research
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council meets electronically on January 18, 2022 to decide routine business including department reports, shoreline road allowance applications, rezoning requests, and election policies. Key decisions include awarding an asset management plan contract to PSD Citywide Inc. for $87,010 including H.S.T., approving 2022 Ward 1 water and sewer rates, and authorizing a household hazardous waste services agreement with Buckham Transport. Council will also hold a public planning meeting under the Planning Act for several rezoning applications.
- Award RFP-05-2021 Asset Management Plan to PSD Citywide Inc. for $87,010 including H.S.T.
- Approve 2022 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates bylaw
- Authorize Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Transportation and Processing services agreement with Buckham Transport
- Approve General Accounts for December 2021 totaling $1,983,085.15
- Shoreline road allowance applications for Spinks (1015 Deadend Drive), Colbourne (1076 Shell Drive), MacIsaac (1188 Trinity Road), and Jones (1027 Rothwell Drive) deferred pending compliance
Special Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council held a special electronic meeting on January 18, 2022 to review the 2022 draft budget covering fire, building, by-law, public works, water/wastewater, parks and recreation, planning, economic development, and general administration. Council is being asked to receive the Finance - 2022 Budget report and to approve the Budget Estimates By-law at the February 8, 2022 regular meeting. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law (2022-12) to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.
- 2022 draft budget presented for all departments, with approval of the Budget Estimates By-law deferred to the February 8, 2022 regular meeting
- Draft 2022 figures include total expenses of $13,076,473 and total revenues of $6,172,947
- Police expenses budgeted at $1,183,699 for 2022
- Roads expenses budgeted at $4,675,680 for 2022
- By-law #2022-12 to confirm the proceedings of the January 18, 2022 special meeting