Madawaska Valley public meetings in 2021
46 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council is meeting to consider routine and operational matters, including the approval of the 2020 financial statements and a management letter from the auditor. Council will also vote on recommendations from the December 7 committee meeting, such as continuing the Private Roads Grant program with a $22,000 budget, authorizing the purchase of a used garbage truck for up to $40,000, and approving OCWA water/wastewater expenditures of $14,612.70. The agenda includes several by-laws for agreements and encroachments, as well as correspondence items and in-camera sessions for personnel matters.
- Approve 2020 Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Continue Private Roads Grant program with $22,000 budget for 2022
- Authorize purchase of used garbage truck (upset limit $40,000) from Equipment Replacement Reserve
- Approve OCWA expenditures totaling $14,612.70 for water/wastewater facilities
- By-Law 2021-117: Amending Agreement with William Jason Greenwood (Parts of Lot 27 and 28, Concession 12, Township of Jones)
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a short open agenda. The main business is a motion to enter a closed (in-camera) session to discuss a proposed land purchase presented by St. Francis Memorial Hospital and Valley Manor, as well as building condition assessments. Council will also confirm the minutes from the November 23, 2021 special meeting and pass a confirming by-law for this meeting's proceedings.
- In-camera discussion on land purchase with St. Francis Memorial Hospital and Valley Manor
- In-camera review of building condition assessments
- Approval of November 23, 2021 special council minutes
- Passing of By-Law 2021-116 to confirm the meeting's proceedings
Council in Committee
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council in Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several operational and financial matters. Key items include approving a $60,000 renovation to the Municipal Office funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, authorizing the purchase of a used garbage truck with a $40,000 upset limit, and continuing the Private Roads Grant program with $22,000 budgeted for 2022. The agenda also includes several by-laws for road allowance closures and sales, a COVID-19 vaccination policy, and an emergency management plan. Delegations will hear from the Women's Sexual Assault Centre about a public art installation, the OPP, and the County of Renfrew regarding a cannabis by-law.
- Approve $60,000 renovation to Municipal Office (propane furnace, HVAC, AC, duct work) via Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund application
- Authorize search and acquisition of used garbage truck to replace Unit 40 (1991 Ford Compactor) at Bark Lake waste site, with $40,000 upset limit from Environmental Service Reserves
- Continue Private Roads Grant program in 2022 with $22,000 budget
- Approve OCWA expenditures totalling $14,612.70 for water and wastewater facilities
- Give final reading to By-Law 2021-101 closing and selling shoreline road allowance along Long Lake (Sobolak - SOB-2019-08)
Special Council Meeting
Council will hear a presentation from the Ontario Clean Water Agency on the 2021 Asset Management Plan for tax-supported assets, which outlines the condition and funding needs of the township's infrastructure. The plan identifies about $10 million in assets in poor condition and recommends roughly $1.1 million in annual spending to maintain performance. Council will also move into a closed session to discuss building condition assessments and surplus property results.
- Asset Management Plan presentation by Nick Larson (OCWA)
- In-camera session on building condition assessments and surplus property
- Confirming By-Law 2021-108 for the meeting
- Plan estimates $102M replacement value for tax-supported assets
- Identifies $10M in assets rated 'poor'
Regular Council Meeting
Council is deciding on the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre ice slab and rink board replacement, funded by borrowing from internal reserves, and will consider a mandatory vaccine policy, road maintenance, and a Rogers cell tower. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports.
- Approve $1,000,000 ice slab and rink board replacement at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, funded by $395,000 from PJYCC Reserve, $400,000 from Landfill Rehabilitation Reserve, and $205,000 from Leachate Collection Reserve
- Approve OCWA expenditures totaling $15,514.88 and $9,980.31 for water/wastewater repairs
- Direct staff to draft mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for Council, staff, and students
- Proceed with winter maintenance on Skead Road/Lakewoods Drive and prepare bylaws to assume them as Class 4 roads
- Approve Rogers Communications wireless site at Etmanskie Road and Paugh Lake Road
Council in Committee
Council is deciding on routine operational items including approving Ontario Clean Water Agency expenditures totaling $25,495.19, accepting the hiring of a new Recreation Community Development Coordinator, and reviewing various departmental reports. The agenda also includes a proposal to borrow internal reserve funds for the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre ice slab replacement, and a directive to draft a mandatory vaccine policy.
- Approve OCWA expenditures of $15,514.88 and $9,980.31 for water/wastewater repairs
- Hire Hannah Gutoskie as Recreation Community Development Coordinator effective Nov 4, 2021
- Consider borrowing internal reserve funds for Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre ice slab replacement
- Direct staff to draft mandatory vaccine policy and by-law (G-07)
- Review and accept 2021 Emergency Response Plan and Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment
Regular Council Meeting
This regular council meeting will consider several recommendations from the October 5 committee meeting, including declaring fire equipment surplus for sale, proceeding with ice surface repairs at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, and approving a shared compliance officer agreement with Killaloe Hagarty and Richards. Council will also give readings to by-laws for a shoreline road allowance closure, appointment of a by-law enforcement officer, and a road crossing agreement with Combermere Lodge Limited. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and an in-camera session for legal and personnel matters.
- Declare surplus: 28 MSA aluminum air bottles, 15 Scott aluminum air bottles, 4 Motorola mobile radios, 1 diesel generator, 1989 pumper fire truck
- Proceed with ice surface repairs at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, starting April 2022
- By-Law 2021-101: Shoreline road allowance closure along Long Lake, Lot 3, Plan 334 (Soboloak)
- By-Law 2021-102: Appointment of Terrance Girouard as Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer
- By-Law 2021-103: Road allowance crossing agreement with Combermere Lodge Limited
Council in Committee
Council will hear delegations from residents requesting a speed limit reduction on Hwy 62 near Blueberry Point and changes to the noise by-law after complaints. They will also consider several reports, including a pump failure at the water pollution control plant, surplus equipment sales, and a consulting agreement for a service delivery review.
- Request to lower speed limit on Hwy 62 from 80 km/h to 60 km/h over 1.5 km near Blueberry Point Lane
- Noise by-law complaint citing 92 dBA readings and request to change quiet hours from 1 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- By-Law 2021-99: Consulting agreement with Municipal Government Wayfinders Ltd. for operational service delivery review
- By-Law 2021-98: Development agreement with Susan Jane Beahen for Lot 6, Plan 432, Sherwood
- Surplus declaration and sale of fire equipment including 1989 Pumper Fire Truck and air bottles
Regular Council Meeting
Madawaska Valley Council is meeting to approve minutes, by-laws, and various operational items. The agenda includes 12 by-laws for closing and selling shoreline road allowances to abutting landowners, several site-specific zoning amendments, and a speed limit reduction on Arbor Vitae Road. Council will also consider a tender for construction demolition grinding and purchases for landfill operations.
- Tender MV2021-11 for Construction Demolition Grinding to National Grinding Inc. for $24,012.50 (HST included)
- Purchase of two landfill covering plates from Draper Industries for $27,765.00 plus HST
- By-Law 2021-93: Speed limit reduction on Arbor Vitae Road
- By-Law 2021-91: Zoning amendment for Lot 6, Registered Plan 432 from Seasonal Residential to Seasonal Residential - Exception One
- By-Law 2021-92: Zoning amendment for Part of Lot 179, Range B North from Commercial to Residential Two-Except Six
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning by-law amendment applications. The first would rezone a residential waterfront property at 464 Wegmz Rd to reduce setbacks from Buch (Lepine) Lake, and the second would rezone a 1,250 sq m property from Commercial to Residential Two-Exception Six to permit a four-unit dwelling. Council will consider passing both by-laws and entering into a site plan agreement for the first application.
- Rezone 464 Wegmz Rd from Seasonal Residential to Seasonal Residential Exception One to reduce water setback from 20 m to 10 m and interior side yard from 3 m to 0.85 m
- Rezone 1,250 sq m property from Commercial to Residential Two-Exception Six to permit four-unit dwelling and reduce front yard from 7.5 m to 1.5 m
- Recommendation to pass by-law for Susan Jane Beahen (File #BEA-2021-10) and enter site plan agreement
- Ontario Power Generation submitted no comments or concerns on both applications
- Public meeting held electronically under Municipal Emergency Act and live-streamed on YouTube
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting will consider removing a holding symbol from residential lots in Sherwood, allowing development to proceed. Council will also hear a verbal update on two RFPs and enter a closed session to discuss a human resources matter.
- By-Law 2021-89: rezones Lots 14-16 and 19-23, Plan 596, Sherwood from R1-E-57-h to R1-E57
- Verbal update on RFPs MV-2021-08 (Operational Service Delivery) and MV-2021-09 (Development Charges)
- Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)(c) for human resources update
- By-Law 2021-90: confirming by-law for the meeting
Council in Committee
The Council in Committee will review and recommend approval of a tender for construction demolition grinding at the Bark Lake waste site, purchase additional landfill covering plates, and accept various operational and budget reports. They will also consider a draft exotic by-law, a proposal for OCWA funding under the ICIP Green Stream, and a request to rent the Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre for 2022. Several by-laws are scheduled for readings, including a swimming pool by-law and a part lot control by-law.
- Recommend approval of Tender MV2021-11 to National Grinding Inc. for $24,012.50 (HST included) for construction demolition grinding at Bark Lake waste site.
- Recommend purchase of 2 additional landfill covering plates from Draper Industries for $27,765.00 plus HST, funded from Waste Management Equipment Replacement Reserve.
- Approve OCWA funding proposal for ICIP Green Stream Stage II and professional fees of $3,900.00.
- Approve draft Exotic By-Law to proceed to by-law approval.
- Give readings to By-Law 2021-85 (Swimming Pool), By-Law 2021-86 (Part Lot Control - Combermere Lodge Limited Subdivision), and By-Law 2021-87 (Site Plan Agreement with Jackson Ewen Franchetto and Sarah Blakney Malo).
Regular Council Meeting
Madawaska Valley Council is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, including a settlement of the Barry's Bay Water Treatment Plant litigation, and to consider several operational items. They will vote on a site-specific zoning by-law amendment, a contract for Skead Road, and a tender for winter sand. The agenda also includes routine approvals and correspondence items.
- Settlement of Barry's Bay Water Treatment Plant litigation: $95,000 from Geo-Logic to Township, with $40,000 to OCWA and $55,000 for legal costs; $40,092 paid to Sulpher for holdback
- By-Law 2021-82: Site-specific zoning amendment for Lots 22, 23, and part of Lot 24, Concession 7, Jones, from Rural (RU) to Rural Exception Forty (RU-E40)
- By-Law 2021-83: Authorizing agreement with Frontenac Mortgage Investment Corporation and Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for Skead Road
- Tender MV2021-10: Supply, delivery, and stacking winter sand by RGT Clouthier Construction Ltd for $70,935.75 (HST included)
- Approval of minutes including Community Safety Zone on Lakeshore Drive, 50 km/h speed reduction on Arbor Vitae Road, and OCWA expenditures of $16,142.45
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment application by Kyle and Sherry Dombroskie. The amendment would rezone a 98-hectare property on Babinski Road from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Forty (RU-E40) to permit a single detached dwelling on a lot without frontage on an improved street, with access via an unopened road allowance under a roads agreement. Council will consider the application and any public input before deciding.
- Rezoning of 98-hectare property from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Forty (RU-E40)
- Permit single detached dwelling on lot without street frontage
- Access via unopened road allowance per agreement with municipality
- No written comments received; Ontario Power Generation reported no concerns
- Public meeting held electronically under Municipal Emergency Act
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting held electronically, with the main substantive item being a move into closed session to discuss personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice. The closed session will cover an update on the Lakewoods Resort development and a legal update regarding court file CV-21-00000002-0000. The only public action is the adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law (2021-81) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session to discuss Lakewoods Resort Development Update
- Closed session to discuss Wishart Law Firm Update re: Court File No. CV-21-00000002-0000
- By-Law 2021-81 confirming proceedings of the August 10, 2021 special council meeting
Public Meeting - Minor Variance
The Madawaska Valley Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a minor variance application (MVA-2021-01) by Stanislaw and Elizabeth Pawlowski. The applicants seek to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 4.572 metres to build a 576-square-foot garage on their property on Olsheski Road. The committee will decide whether to grant or deny the variance based on four tests under the Planning Act.
- Application MVA-2021-01 by Stanislaw and Elizabeth Pawlowski
- Request to reduce front yard setback from 7.5 m to 4.572 m for a 24' x 24' garage
- Property located on Olsheski Road, Barry's Bay
- No written comments or public body responses received
- Decision to grant or deny the variance
Council in Committee
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council in Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of operational, financial, and planning matters. Key items include road safety measures, waste management fees, a new exotic animal by-law, and numerous by-laws to close and sell shoreline road allowances to abutting landowners. The agenda also includes several routine reports and updates.
- Declare Community Safety Zone on Lakeshore Drive from Highway 62 to Stafford Street
- Speed reduction to 50 km/h on Arbor Vitae Road
- Approve OCWA expenditures totaling $16,142.45
- Redirect $2,000 of trail budget to Peterson Pathfinders Snowmobile Club
- By-laws to close and sell shoreline road allowances on Trout, Long, Green, Kamaniskeg Lakes, and Blackfish Bay
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting includes final readings on several bylaws: closing and selling a shoreline road allowance along Kamaniskeg Lake, adopting a new noise bylaw, authorizing a generator service agreement, a site-specific zoning amendment, and adopting a Community Safety and Well-being Plan. Council will also confirm minutes from previous meetings and enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- By-Law 2020-46: Closing and selling shoreline road allowance along Kamaniskeg Lake (Lot 1, Concession 8, Radcliffe) to abutting landowners, with easement for Ontario Power Generation.
- By-Law 2021-60: New Noise By-Law for the township.
- By-Law 2021-61: Services Agreement with GAL Power Systems Ottawa Ltd. for Generac generator servicing at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre.
- By-Law 2021-62: Zoning amendment for Part of Lot 7, Concession 6, Radcliffe, from Limited Service Residential (LSR) to LSR-E65 (Daniel and Brenda Finos).
- By-Law 2021-63: Adoption of a Community Safety and Well-being Plan.
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment application by Daniel and Brenda Finos. The proposal would rezone a waterfront property at 27 Goldi Lane from Limited Service Residential (LSR) to Limited Service Residential – Exception Sixty-Five (LSR-E65) to reduce the minimum water setback from the Madawaska River from 30 metres to 19.8 metres for a new dwelling and 17.5 metres for an unenclosed deck, replacing an existing mobile home. Council will consider the application, including a scoped Environmental Impact Assessment and a County of Renfrew report, before deciding whether to pass the by-law.
- Rezoning application FIN-2021-08 by Daniel and Brenda Finos for 27 Goldi Lane, Part Lot 7, Concession 6, Radcliffe
- Proposed change from LSR to LSR-E65 to reduce water setback from 30 m to 19.8 m for dwelling and 17.5 m for deck
- Scoped Environmental Impact Assessment report dated May 6, 2021, by Muncaster Environmental Planning/Jp2g Consultants Inc.
- County of Renfrew Planning Division report to Council dated June 9, 2021
- Public notice sent to property owners within 120 m and posted on June 16, 2021
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into closed session to discuss personal matters, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice, including an update on a court file and Lakewoods Resort. The only public action is the adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session to discuss personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege under the Municipal Act
- Wishart Law Firm update on Court File No. CV-21-00000002-0000
- Discussion of Lakewoods Resort
- By-Law 2021-59 to confirm the special council meeting's proceedings
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider awarding a tender for a 3/4-tonne plow truck, approve two site-specific zoning by-law amendments, and decide on several entrance and severance applications. The agenda also includes reports on asbestos disposal fees, a shared compliance officer with Killaloe Hagarty Richards, and various resolutions on provincial/federal funding. An in-camera session is scheduled for matters involving property security, personnel, legal advice, and land acquisition.
- Award Tender MV2021-04 for 3/4 Tonne Plow and Truck to Summers Bros Motors Ltd. for $72,760.70 (HST included)
- Approve By-Law 2021-56 rezoning Part of Lot 15, Concession 10, Radcliffe from Tourist Commercial to Rural (2150384 Ontario Inc.)
- Approve By-Law 2021-57 rezoning Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, Sherwood from Tourist Commercial to Limited Service Residential (Mark Ian Zurakowski)
- Approve entrance application 2021-27 for additional driveway at 1048A and 1048B Mill Street (Craig and Jude Kelley)
- Set asbestos disposal fee at $150.00 minimum handling fee at Bark Lake waste site
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning by-law amendment applications. The first would rezone land on Long Lake Road from Tourism Commercial to Rural to permit residential uses, with some exceptions. The second would rezone severed lands from Tourism Commercial to Limited Service Residential. Council will hear public input before deciding on the amendments.
- Application ALI-2021-06: rezone Long Lake Road property from Tourism Commercial (TC) to Rural (RU) and Rural-Exception zones to allow residential uses
- Application ZUR-2021-07: rezone severed lands in Consent File B47/20 from Tourism Commercial (TC) to Limited Service Residential (LSR)
- Public comments received via email from multiple residents, including Mitch Stecko, Silas Lorbetski, Christina Sobolak, and others
- Ontario Power Generation submitted no comments or concerns on the second application
- Meeting held electronically under Municipal Emergency Act and By-law 2020-32
Special Council Meeting
The Madawaska Valley Township Council is holding a special meeting on June 14, 2021, with the main substantive item being a move to enter a closed (in-camera) session to discuss personal matters, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice related to Lakewoods Resort. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adopting the agenda and passing a confirming by-law (2021-55) to ratify the meeting's proceedings. The meeting is held electronically and live-streamed on YouTube.
- In-camera session to discuss Lakewoods Resort under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)(e)(f)
- By-Law 2021-55: confirming by-law for the special council meeting
- Meeting held electronically under Municipal Emergency Act and By-Law 2020-32
- Live-streamed on Township YouTube account
Council in Committee
Council in Committee will consider several operational reports and recommendations, including awarding a tender for a 3/4-tonne truck and plow, approving a grader transmission repair, and receiving updates on public works, fire services, and recreation. The agenda also includes a delegation from MPAC on assessment updates, a cannabis operations study, and several routine reports and resolutions.
- Award Tender MV2021-04 for 3/4 Tonne Plow and Truck to Summers Bros Motors Ltd. for $72,760.70 (HST included)
- Approve quote from Strongco for $58,246.96 for rebuilt transmission for Unit #53-Volvo Grader
- Approve purchase of new 20KW propane generator for Municipal Office from Welk Electric for $17,977.00 plus HST
- Support Green Communities Grant applications for Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre retrofit and Madawaska Valley Public Library new build
- Approve maintenance of Paul J Yakabuski Community Center Generator at approximately $27,949.00 and annual agreement with GAL Power for $2,165.00
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move to enter closed session to discuss a legal matter under solicitor-client privilege, specifically an update from the Wishart Law Firm regarding a court file. The only other business is the adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice (Ontario Municipal Act s.239(2)(f))
- Wishart Law Firm update re: Court File No. CV-21-00000002-0000
- By-Law 2021-53 to confirm proceedings of the May 21, 2021 special meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hear the Treasurer's presentation of the 2021 budget and consider adopting it along with the 2021 tax rates, curbside pickup, and transfer station rates. The budget proposes a 1.9% overall tax rate increase, with a residential increase of 2.1%. Council will also vote on several contracts, including road paving and gravel tenders, and a Canada Summer Jobs agreement.
- Adoption of 2021 Municipal Budget (By-Law 2021-49) and 2021 Tax Rates (By-Law 2021-50)
- Award hot mix pavement tender to BEI Inc. for $483,102.12 and surface treatment to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $143,668.20
- Award crushed gravel tender to RGT Clouthier Construction Ltd. for $152,363.55
- Canada Summer Jobs agreement with federal government for $20,958.00 (By-Law 2021-47)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Renfrew County ATV Club (By-Law 2021-48)
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting held electronically, with the main substantive item being a move into closed (in-camera) session to discuss the CAO/Clerk's performance appraisal and 2021 goals. The only other business is routine: adopting the agenda and passing a confirming by-law (2021-46) to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No public reports, delegations, or by-laws other than the confirming one are on the agenda.
- In-camera session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (CAO/Clerk performance appraisal and 2021 goals)
- By-Law 2021-46: confirming by-law for the May 6, 2021 special council meeting
- Meeting held electronically and live-streamed on YouTube under Municipal Emergency Act
Council in Committee
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council in Committee is reviewing road construction tenders, water and wastewater expenditures, fire department hires, and several zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting includes a delegation from the Madawaska Shoreline Owners Association about waterway safety and erosion, and a recommendation to approve two road tenders totaling $626,770. Council will also consider a development charges study and a watermain connection procedure policy.
- Tender MV2020-01 Hot Mix Pavement by BEI Inc. for $483,102.12 (HST included)
- Tender MV2020-02 Surface Treatment by Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $143,668.20 (HST included)
- OCWA expenditures totaling $13,044.93 approved
- Hiring of three new firefighters: Dustin Cybulskie (North Hall), Cynthia Wolfgram and Blake Yemen (South Hall)
- Zoning bylaw amendments for properties in Radcliffe, Jones, and Sherwood townships
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two Zoning By-Law Amendment applications. The first would rezone land from Environmental Protection (EP) to Residential One - Exception Five (R1-E5) to reflect existing zoning. The second would rezone severed lands from Community Facility (CF) to Residential One (R1) to ensure the enlarged lot is uniformly zoned. Council will consider public input and draft by-laws for both applications.
- Application #1 (File SAN-2021-04): Rezone from EP to R1-E5 for owners Darlene Santos, Simon Rojas, Luciano & Maria Teresa Pagliaroli; applicant Mark Snider
- Application #2 (File VAL-2021-05): Rezone from CF to R1 for owner Valley Manor Inc.; applicant Bradley Law Professional Corporation
- Public comments received from Wendy Wolak on Application #1 (April 21 and 23, 2021)
- Telephone inquiry from Eugene Bloskie on Application #2 (April 22, 2021) - no objections
- No comments from public bodies (MTO, OPG, MNRF) on Application #1
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment application by Craig and Mary Jude Kelley. The proposal would rezone property at 1048a-b and 1050 Mill Street in Combermere from Community Facility (CF) to Residential One – Exception Seventy One-holding (R1-E71-h), allowing conversion of three existing buildings (assembly hall, church, museum) into single detached dwellings, with short-term rentals permitted. The holding provision requires a hydrogeological evaluation and nitrate impact assessment before conversions of the church and museum can proceed. Council will also consider a revised draft by-law that permits only two dwellings instead of three.
- Rezoning from Community Facility (CF) to Residential One – Exception Seventy One-holding (R1-E71-h)
- Conversion of assembly hall, church, and museum into three single detached dwellings (revised to two in later draft)
- Short-term rentals permitted for periods less than 28 days
- Holding symbol requires hydrogeological evaluation and nitrate impact assessment
- Public submissions from David Henstock, Anne Smith, Rev. Albert Romkema, Shirley & Jack Radey, and others
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving minutes from previous meetings, passing by-laws for a development agreement, a land acquisition for Dam Lake Road, and a site-specific zoning amendment. They will also consider a $15,640 contract for municipal office renovations, a $250 bursary for a high school student, and a resolution supporting a detachment board for the Community Safety Policing Act. The agenda includes an in-camera session for personal, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged matters.
- By-Law 2021-38: Development agreement for part of Lot 33, Concession 1, Sherwood, along Kamaniskeg Lake (Zurakowski, Bell, Moffat)
- By-Law 2021-39: Acquire and dedicate Part of Lot 19, Concession 9, Radcliffe as public highway (Dam Lake Road) from Barry and Randal Recoskie
- By-Law 2021-40: Zoning amendment for Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 5, Radcliffe from Community Facility to Residential One-Exception Seventy-One (Kelley)
- Quote from Tom Schmidt Construction for Phase One of Municipal Office Renovations: $15,640.00 (HST excluded)
- Resolution supporting detachment board composition of 11 for Community Safety Policing Act
Special Council Meeting
The Madawaska Valley Township Council is holding a special meeting, largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into closed (in-camera) session to discuss property security, personnel matters, legal advice, and a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition. Specific items listed for the closed session include Lakewoods, Kingdon Holdings Update, and Mill Street and Combermere Mission House Museum. The open portion of the agenda consists of routine items like adopting the agenda and a confirming by-law (2021-37) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- In-camera session to discuss property security, personnel, legal advice, and land acquisition/disposition under Municipal Act s.239(2)(a)(b)(c)(f)
- Closed-session topics: Lakewoods, Kingdon Holdings Update, Mill Street and Combermere Mission House Museum
- By-Law 2021-37: confirming by-law for the April 12, 2021 special council meeting
- Meeting held electronically and live-streamed on YouTube under Municipal Emergency Act 2020 and By-Law 2020-32
Special Council Meeting
The Madawaska Valley Township Council is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter a closed (in-camera) session. The closed session will discuss a legal update from Wishart Law Firm regarding court file CV-21-00000002-0000, covering personal matters, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice. The only other action is the adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law (2021-36) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session to discuss Wishart Law Firm update on court file CV-21-00000002-0000
- By-Law 2021-36 to confirm proceedings of the April 9, 2021 special council meeting
- Meeting held electronically under Municipal Emergency Act and By-Law 2020-32
Council in Committee
The Council in Committee is reviewing operational reports and considering several by-laws, including adopting the 2021 water and wastewater budgets and setting rates. They will also decide on zoning amendments, a road closure, a fire safety grant, and various operational matters. The agenda includes routine reports and several recommendations for action.
- By-Law 2021-33: adopt 2021 Water System Budget and set rates
- By-Law 2021-34: adopt 2021 Wastewater Budget and set rates
- By-Law 2021-27: zoning amendment for sleep cabin in Jones
- By-Law 2021-28: zoning amendment for retail/eating in Radcliffe
- By-Law 2021-29: Fire Safety Grant of $5,600 with Office of the Fire Marshal
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning by-law amendment applications. The first would add a sleep cabin as a permitted use in a Limited Service Residential zone, and the second would add a retail store and eating establishment to a Rural zone. Council will consider the applications and may pass the amending by-laws.
- Application MAC-2021-01: add sleep cabin in LSR-E38 zone, increase gross floor area from 25 to 66 sq m, height from 5.0 to 6.5 m, permit cooking facilities
- Application FRA-2021-02: add retail store and eating establishment in RU-E35 zone
- By-Law 2021-27 (draft) for Application #1
- By-Law 2021-XX (draft) for Application #2
- Public comments received, including from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (no comments) and Ontario Power Generation (no concerns)
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting held electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice, including an update from Wishart Law Firm regarding a court file. The only other business is the adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)(e)(f) for personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege
- Wishart Law Firm update re: Court File No. CV-21-00000002-0000
- By-Law 2021-26 to confirm proceedings of the March 19, 2021 special meeting
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment application by Tomasz Bielecki and Barbara Ania Bielecki. The amendment would rezone a 0.69-hectare waterfront property at 2180A Old Barry's Bay Road from Residential One (R1) to Residential One-Exception Seventy (R1-E70) to reduce the required water setback from Wadsworth Lake from 30 metres to 16 metres for an addition to an existing cottage. No written or oral submissions from the public have been received to date.
- Rezoning application BIE-2020-07 to reduce water setback from 30m to 16m
- Property at 2180A Old Barry's Bay Road, Part Lot 18, Concession 13
- Rezone from R1 to R1-E70
- Ontario Power Generation has no comments or concerns
- Public meeting held electronically under Municipal Emergency Act
Regular Council Meeting
Council is meeting electronically to consider the 2021 draft municipal budget with a 2.1% tax levy increase, along with several related rate and funding decisions. They will also review waste site monitoring reports, approve several by-laws, and discuss a severance application. The meeting includes an in-camera session for personal, legal, and confidential matters.
- 2021 Draft Municipal Budget with 2.1% tax levy increase
- Curbside pickup area rate increase of 2.12% and transfer station rate increase of 2%
- $130,761.58 Gas Tax funds for Wilowski Drive construction; $177,671 OCIF for Chapeski Mill Road
- By-Law 2021-23: zoning amendment for part of Lot 18, Concession 13, Wadsworth Lake (R1 to R1-E70)
- Severance application B67/20 on Combermere Road (County Road #62)
Council in Committee
Council is discussing the 2021 draft municipal budget, which proposes a 2.1% general levy increase and $1.2 million in capital projects funded from reserves. The meeting includes a presentation from the Treasurer, a library budget delegation, and a property tax arrears update. Council will provide direction and priorities for the final budget.
- 2021 draft budget: $9.04M expenditures, $4.14M from general taxation, 2.1% levy increase
- Capital projects include $400,000 pumper replacement, $384,453 gravel resurfacing, $300,000 Wilowski Drive, $175,000 Jackpine St, $175,000 Connecting Link
- Library budget: $191,640 revenue, $193,900 expenses, $3,500 capital for LED lights and electrical upgrades
- Property tax arrears update to November 30, 2020
- By-Law 2021-22 to confirm proceedings of March 8 and 9 meetings
Council in Committee
Council in Committee will review and potentially direct staff on several operational items, including adding $33,000 to the 2021 waste budget for two household hazardous waste events, establishing a working group to review curbside pickup charges, and receiving updates on roads, water, fire, recreation, and planning. The agenda also includes several by-laws for adoption, such as the 2021 Schedule of Fees, and an in-camera session for confidential matters.
- Add $33,000 to 2021 Waste Disposal Budget for two Household Hazardous Waste events (July 17 and August 21, 2021)
- Establish working group to review curbside pickup charges and multi-residential rates
- By-Law 2021-20: Schedule of Fees for 2021
- By-Law 2021-19: Water and Wastewater Leak Adjustment Policy
- Approve 5% Cash in Lieu of Parkland from Combermere Lodge Limited
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an in-camera discussion of the Lakewoods Subdivision tender. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law. The public portion is largely boilerplate.
- In-camera discussion of Lakewoods Subdivision tender (personal, legal, and commercial matters)
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Confirming By-Law 2021-17 to ratify council actions
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning by-law amendment applications. The first would rezone a 76.3-hectare residential property to permit restoring a second dwelling, and the second would allow an auto repair garage as an additional use in a residential zone. The meeting is being held electronically and live-streamed.
- Rezone 76.3 ha property from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Thirty-Seven (RU-E37) to permit second dwelling (File LEH-2020-14)
- Add auto repair garage as permitted use in Residential One – Exception Thirty (R1-E30) zone (File HUD-2020-15)
- Ontario Power Generation had no comments on the first application
- Written comment from Laura Florent regarding garage noise and lighting on second application
- Public notice sent to property owners within 120m of each application
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council is meeting electronically to consider routine administrative matters, including approving previous minutes and correspondence. The main decisions are first, second, and third readings of two site-specific zoning by-law amendments (2021-14 and 2021-15) for properties in Sherwood Township. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters, and a review of the draft Algonquin Park Forest Management Plan.
- By-Law 2021-14: zoning amendment for Part of Lots 204-207, Range 'B' South, Sherwood, from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Thirty-Seven (RU-E37) for Kenneth & Charlotte Lehovitch
- By-Law 2021-15: zoning amendment for Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, Sherwood, to permit an auto repair garage as additional use for Calvin & Katlyn Hudder
- Resolution from Asphodel Norwood re: Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Extension
- Resolution from Terrace Bay re: Municipal Taxation for Railroad Rights
- Letter re: application by Taylor/Westwood for closure and purchase of shore road allowance along Madawaska River (Negeek Lake)
Council in Committee
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council in Committee is meeting electronically to receive reports and consider recommendations on various operational matters. Key items include a development charges orientation presentation, a draft fireworks by-law, firefighter hiring policies, and emergency generator repairs. The meeting also includes several routine reports and correspondence items, as well as in-camera discussions on personnel and a construction tender.
- Development charges presentation by Jp2g Consultants, including proposed rates (e.g., $3,800 for single detached homes)
- Draft Fireworks By-law recommended for approval and adoption
- Firefighter Hiring, Promotion Policy and Job Descriptions recommended for acceptance
- Emergency generator repairs at PJYCC and Municipal Office with GAL Power Systems, including annual maintenance contract
- By-Law 2021-11 (Employment Wage Grid) and By-Law 2021-12 (Council Remuneration) for readings
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley Council is meeting to decide on several operational and administrative matters, including whether to remove ice at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, approve a temporary patio licensing flexibility for liquor sales licensees, and enter into physician recruitment and retention agreements with three doctors. The agenda also includes zoning by-law amendments, an interim tax levy, and a road maintenance standards by-law. The meeting is being held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Decision on removing ice at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre effective week of January 20, 2021, or holding until February 11, 2021
- By-Law 2021-04: Zoning amendment for Lot 22, Concession 9, Jones, from Rural (RU) to Limited Service Residential-Exception 64 (LSR-E64) for K and A Logistics Ltd.
- By-Law 2021-05: Interim Tax Levy for 2021 with 1.25% penalty and interest
- By-Law 2021-06: Establish road maintenance standards and classifications, delegating temporary road closures to Operations Manager
- By-Laws 2021-07, 2021-08, 2021-09: Joint Municipal Physician Recruitment and Retention Agreements with Dr. Daniel Michael Ostapowicz, Dr. Teresa Ann Ostapowicz, and Dr. Erin Murray
Council in Committee
Council in Committee will hear from Infrastructure Ontario about financing options for the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre renovations, review community responses to the proposed project, and consider several reports and by-laws. Items include a zoning by-law amendment, a site plan agreement, and approvals for OCWA expenditures and a hiring policy for firefighters.
- Delegation from Infrastructure Ontario on financing options for Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre renovations
- OCWA expenditures totaling $17,390.68 (Invoices WO 2037373, 2000418, 1961743, 1961741)
- By-Law 2021-01: Site-specific zoning amendment for part of Lot 24, Concession 2, Kamaniskeg Lake, from Residential One (R1) to Residential One - Exception Sixty-Nine (R1-E69)
- By-Law 2021-02: Authorizing Site Plan Agreement with Bradley Law Professional Corporation
- Community responses to proposed Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre renovations