McNab/Braeside public meetings in 2022
37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting focuses on the second day of 2023 budget deliberations. The presentation details proposed spending increases for recreation, culture, and health services.
- Proposed $300,838 increase in net operating costs for Recreation & Cultural Services
- Proposed $677,500 capital request for Recreation, including $670,000 for McNab Centre Park rehabilitation
- Proposed $12,500 capital request for Waba Cottage Museum & Garden
- Proposed $40,000 earmark for Arnprior Regional Health expansion at The Grove
- By-Law #2022-100 regarding 2023 Township Staff Remuneration
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review draft conditions for the Hogan Heights Phase 2 subdivision and address several new by-laws regarding officer remuneration, fees, and property standards. The meeting also includes presentations on physician recruitment and health foundation updates.
- Hogan Heights - Phase 2 - Draft Conditions
- By-Law #2022-95: 2023 Twp Officer Remuneration
- By-Law #2022-96: Fees and Charges
- By-Law #2022-97: Property Standards Committee
- By-Law #2022-98: Appoint Committee of Adjustment
Special Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside is reviewing the first day of its 2023 draft budget. The proposed budget includes a total levy requirement of $7,137,760, which represents a 6.75% increase over 2022.
- Proposed 6.75% levy increase ($112.22 annually for an average $256,000 home)
- Draft 2023 total municipal levy requirement of $7,137,760
- Fire Department operating budget increase of $57,101 over 2022
- Proposed 3% COLA adjustment for all departmental budgets
- Projected 10-year fire vehicle replacement cost of $985,000
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review various planning applications, including development proposals at 664 Campbell Drive and Hogan Heights. The meeting also includes reports on financial overviews, staff remuneration for 2023, and proposed fee rates for the Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens.
- Proposed development at 664 Campbell Drive
- Hogan Heights Phase 2 draft approval
- Blackrock Properties Inc. (OPA #36) notice of adoption
- Proposed new fee rates for Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens
- 2023 Township staff remuneration
Special Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside held a special meeting to review the hierarchy of planning documents and the roles of various government levels. The session included a presentation on how provincial legislation, specifically Bill 109 and proposed Bill 23, impacts local land use and housing supply.
- Planning Orientation presentation regarding the Planning Act and Official Plan
- Briefing on OPA 35 and Bill 109 regarding expedited housing approvals
- Discussion of proposed Bill 23 regarding additional residential units and development charges
Inaugural Meeting
This inaugural meeting includes the swearing-in of members and an address by Mayor Mark MacKenzie. Committee appointments have been deferred to the December 6, 2022, regular council meeting.
- Members' oath of office
- Mayor's inaugural speech
- Deferral of Public Finance and Administration Committee appointment
- Deferral of Public Works Committee appointment
- Deferral of Public Safety Committee appointment
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposed official plan amendment to re-designate 8.9 hectares on River Road for residential use. The meeting also addresses traffic data collection, surplus equipment, and the Braeside Rink Project.
- Official Plan Amendment #36: Re-designating 8.9 hectares on River Road from Rural to Village Community
- By-Law #2022-81: Speed Limit By-Law
- Campbell Drive: Traffic Data Collection
- Braeside Rink Project Overture
- Public Works Department: Surplus Equipment
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
Blackrock Properties Inc. is proposing an Official Plan Amendment to re-designate approximately 8.9 hectares of land from Rural to Village Community. This change is intended to permit a future residential subdivision on a 9.65-hectare property located on River Road.
- Official Plan Amendment (OPA #36) for Part of Lot 9, Concession 13(B), River Road
- Re-designation of 8.9 hectares from Rural to Village Community
- Proposed residential subdivision on 9.65 hectares (23.8 acres) of land
Regular Council Meeting
The McNab/Braeside Council will review several by-laws, including a debenture for the Township Office and Murray Yantha Community Centre. The meeting also includes discussions on a tile drain loan, the White Lake Santa Claus Parade, and potential office closures.
- By-Law #2022-78: Debenture for Township Office and Murray Yantha Community Centre
- By-Law #2022-77: Land assumption for road widening (Danylchuck)
- By-Law #2022-79: Glasgow Ridge Subdivision agreement
- Public hearing regarding damage to a lot on Usborne
- Discussion of the White Lake Santa Claus Parade scheduled for November 25, 2022
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review a minor variance for a residential addition at 3 Bishop Road and a land severance application at 1984 Burnstown Road. Other business includes a report on poverty and homelessness, employee electronic monitoring, and a new by-law for township officer remuneration.
- Minor Variance A-5/22: Residential addition at 3 Bishop Road, Braeside
- Consent Application B85/22: Land severance at 1984 Burnstown Road
- GACCPH 2021-2022 Annual Report presentation
- By-Law #2022-75: 2022 Township Officer Remuneration
- Discussion on electronic monitoring of employees
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing reports regarding the Township Municipal Office and by-laws for workplace violence prevention and a joint compliance audit committee. They are also receiving a delegation regarding debris in a culvert on Usborne Road.
- By-Law #2022-71: Appoint Joint Compliance Audit Committee
- By-Law #2022-72: Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Policy
- By-Law #2022-73: ZBLA - Calabogie Market Centre
- Update on Recreation Department multipurpose tractor purchase
- Delegation from Anne Marie Carswell & Tom Hayhurst regarding Usborne Rd. culvert debris
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the Hogan Heights Phase II plan of subdivision and discuss various information items. The meeting includes discussions on a new tractor purchase for the Recreation Department and several public correspondence items.
- Hogan Heights Phase II plan of subdivision
- New Mahindra tractor purchase for Recreation Department
- By-Law #2022-66: 3-way stop signs at Campbell Drive and Wellington Street
- By-Law #2022-67: Emergency Management Program and Response Plan
- By-Law #2022-68: Procedural By-Law
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for 8.8 hectares of land at 82, 98, 116, and 130 Calabogie Road. The applicant proposes to rezone the properties to allow for a mix of commercial and residential uses, including a hotel, medical plaza, and various housing types. No specific development plan has been submitted, so a holding zone is requested to require site plan approval and supporting studies before development.
- Zoning amendment for 8.8 hectares at 82, 98, 116 and 130 Calabogie Road
- Proposed mix of uses: commercial, residential, mini storage, hotel, and medical plaza
- Request for a holding (-h) zone to require site plan approval and studies
- Proposed rezoning from HAC, RR-E2, and R1 to HAC-E9-h
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hear a presentation from Landaira Inc. regarding thermal conversion waste technology. Additionally, a delegation will present requests regarding vehicular traffic and road maintenance on Campbell Drive.
- Presentation by Spencer Warren of Landaira Inc. regarding thermal conversion technology
- Delegation by Gary Mammoletti regarding vehicular traffic on Campbell Drive
- Discussion of a proposed pyrolysis plant project in McNab/Braeside
- Review of the June 2022 and July 2022 financial overviews
- Consideration of By-Law #2022-63 Debenture By-Law
Special Council Meeting
Council will decide whether to decline signing the Master Service Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for residential recycling collection, citing cost and liability concerns. They will also discuss the Robertson Line road design. The meeting includes a report recommending against the agreement and seeking authority to negotiate continued use of the waste disposal site as a depot.
- Recommendation to not sign Master Service Agreement with Circular Materials for Blue Box collection from July 29, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025
- Delegated authority to discuss continued use of McNab/Braeside Waste Disposal Site as blue box depot
- Directive to obtain info on IC&I rate payers impacted by Blue Box changes
- 2022 budget: $246,000 for Blue Box collection, ~$123,000 net cost to property owners (~$37.70 per property)
- Robertson Line Road Design discussion
Regular Council Meeting
The McNab/Braeside Township Council is holding its regular meeting on June 21, 2022, with a key item being the future of the Sleepy Hollow Road gates. Council received multiple letters from residents both opposing and supporting the gates, which were installed to stop ATV access and related issues. The council will also consider several by-laws, including a purchasing policy, fees and charges, road naming, and an impoundment agreement with the Town of Renfrew.
- Sleepy Hollow Road gates: correspondence from residents opposing reopening to ATVs
- By-Law #2022-56: Purchasing Policy
- By-Law #2022-57: Fees and Charges
- By-Law #2022-59: Impoundment Facility and Pound Keeper Services with Town of Renfrew
- By-Law #2022-60: Development Agreement Authorization (Garlough)
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Wallace)
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone about 2.54 hectares of a 20.23-hectare vacant property on Bellamy Road from Rural Residential-Exception Two (RR-E2) to Rural Residential (RR). This would allow the creation of two new 1.27-hectare residential building lots, which are needed to complete conditions of previously approved consent applications B-23/21 and B-24/21. The public can make oral or written submissions, which become part of the public record.
- Rezoning of 2.54 hectares from RR-E2 to RR on Part Lot 5, Concession 4, Bellamy Road
- Creation of two 1.27-hectare residential lots via severances
- Consent applications B-23/21 and B-24/21 conditionally approved, subject to this rezoning
- Lands to be serviced by private on-site well and septic
- No studies required; no comments received at time of report
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Glasgow Ridge Subdivision)
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for the Glasgow Ridge Subdivision, a 41-lot residential plan on 39.21 hectares at 586 Anderson Road. The amendment would rezone the lands from Rural, Extractive Industrial Reserve, and Rural Residential-Exception Two to Rural Residential, two new exception zones, Open Space, and Environmental Protection, with specific setbacks and buffers. The meeting is part of the Planning Act process, and public input will be part of the record.
- Rezoning of 39.21 hectares at 586 Anderson Road for 41-lot residential subdivision
- Proposed 30-metre vegetated buffer for rear yards on specific lots
- Minimum 130-metre dwelling setback from Highway 17 centreline
- Exemption from 150-metre separation from Extractive Industrial Reserve Zone
- Application fee of $4,600 submitted by 2849168 Ontario Inc.
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will meet to consider several items, including a delegation of authority by-law for site plan approval as required by Bill 109, a presentation on a proposed non-profit cooperative to operate the Christian Education Centre in Arnprior, and various reports and by-laws. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, financial overviews, and by-law enforcement reports, but also substantive items like road naming updates and development agreements.
- By-Law #2022-51: Delegation of Authority for Site Plan Approval (Bill 109)
- By-Law #2022-46: Boundary Road Agreement with Township of Horton
- By-Law #2022-47: Development Agreement Authorization for Danylchuck
- By-Law #2022-53 and #2022-54: Zoning By-Law Amendments (ZBLA) for Glasgow Ridge and McConnel/Wallace
- Presentation by Darrel O'Shaughnessy on Non-Profit Community Service Cooperative for CEC (proposed $35,000 shared cost)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including setting the 2022 final property tax rates and garbage levy, adopting the 2021 consolidated financial statements, and amending the commemorative naming policy. They will also discuss planning matters such as a site plan control process for subdivisions and a minor variance application, plus various unfinished and new business items.
- By-Law #2022-35: 2022 Tax Rates
- By-Law #2022-36: Garbage Levy By-Law
- 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
- Minor Variance Application A-03/22 at 227 Deerfield Drive
- Site Plan Control process for Braeburn Estates and Madawaska Shores subdivisions
Meeting - CANCELLED - 17 May 2022 - Lack of Quorum
The regular council meeting scheduled for May 17, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum of council members was not present. The notice was issued by the CAO/Clerk under Section 238 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Notice issued pursuant to Section 238 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review planning matters including consent applications to create eight new residential lots, a road name selection for the Glasgow Ridge subdivision, and several reports on finances, road rehabilitation, and a park building tender. The agenda also includes by-laws to authorize subdivision and site plan agreements, and requests for support on provincial issues.
- Consent applications B-01/22 to B-06/22 by Jackson Homes Inc. to create six residential lots on Flat Rapids Road
- Consent applications B-07/22 & B-08/22 by Sean Shannon and Joanna Jane Hall Davis to sever two 1 ha residential lots
- Glasgow Ridge Plan of Subdivision - Council to choose a road name from approved veteran names
- Brae-Loch Road Rehabilitation - Phase 2 report
- By-Law #2022-32 to authorize KDSA Subdivision Agreement
Regular Council Meeting
This is a regular Council meeting with several planning and administrative items. Council will hear a minor variance application for a property at 25 Ridgeview Drive, consider adopting minutes from previous planning meetings, and vote on several by-laws including a new fees and charges schedule and a parking by-law fine schedule. The agenda also includes routine items like correspondence and committee reports.
- Minor variance application A-02/22 for 25 Ridgeview Drive, Braeside
- By-Law #2022-28: Parking By-Law set fine recommendations
- By-Law #2022-30: Fees and Charges
- By-Law #2022-29: Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
- Request to waive MYCC rental fees for Arnprior Optimistic Women's Club event on May 7, 2022
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hear a request from Campanale Group to include 429 Division Street in the Township's Settlement Area and redesignate it from Agriculture to residential, potentially allowing 70+ new homes. The agenda also includes reports on asset management, a building permit software update, and several by-laws for site plan and development agreements.
- Request to expand settlement area for 429 Division Street (Campanale Group)
- By-Law #2022-22 Tangible Capital Assets Policy
- By-Law #2022-23 Site Plan Agreement Lot 7 Braeburn (Roy/Bird)
- By-Law #2022-24 Development Agreement Authorization (April & Chuck Mohr)
- By-Law #2022-25 Site Plan Agreement Lot 2 Braeburn (McTavish)
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 768 Usborne Street in Braeside, proposed by 1085091 Ontario Ltd. The amendment would recognize existing structures and permit new retaining walls and a 14-space parking area for an 8-unit apartment dwelling. The public can make oral or written submissions, which become part of the public record. The meeting is procedural under the Planning Act, with no decisions made at this stage.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 768 Usborne Street, Part of Block Q, Plan 29, Braeside
- Proposal to permit 8.8m high retaining wall and 14-space parking area east of apartment dwelling
- Requested exceptions to reduce setbacks, including front yard to 3.04m and accessory structure height to 8.8m
- Supporting reports: Global Stability Analysis (Paterson Group, Jan 7, 2022) and Stormwater Management Report (D.B. Gray Engineering, Nov 12, 2021)
- Public submissions must be made before by-law passage to preserve appeal rights to Ontario Land Tribunal
Regular Council Meeting
This regular council meeting includes reports on building/septic, financial overviews, and tenders for road rehabilitation. Council will also consider planning matters, including a notice of public meeting for an Arnprior zoning amendment, and various new business items such as committee appointments and a sponsorship request.
- Tender award for rehabilitation of Brae-Loch Road (PW-2022-03)
- Tender award for Village of White Lake Road renewal (PW-2022-02)
- Notice of public meeting for Town of Arnprior OPA #5 and ZBA 1-22 (321 Albert St, 11 Lake St, 0 Lake St)
- By-Law #2022-19 ZBLA Church & Sparrow
- By-Law #2022-20 Site Plan Agreement Authorization for Lot 23 M Shores (Cleiri & Wachna)
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Sparrow/Church)
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 119 Clouthier Lane. The applicant, Church & Sparrow Inc., proposes to rezone about 5,100 square metres of a 12.5-hectare rural waterfront property to permit a new dwelling near the Madawaska River and a detached garage with increased height for solar panels. The rezoning includes about 450 square metres of Environmental Protection lands, supported by a slope stability assessment. Council will hear public comments before deciding on the amendment.
- Rezoning of 119 Clouthier Lane from Rural (RU) and Environmental Protection (EP) to Rural-Exception Forty-Five (RU-E45)
- New dwelling proposed near Madawaska River, encroaching on ~450 sq m of Environmental Protection lands
- Detached garage height increase from 5.0 m to 6.0 m to accommodate roof-top solar panels
- Slope stability assessment by patersongroup dated January 4, 2022, finds slope stable
- Public meeting held virtually via Zoom on March 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is convened primarily for a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding the White Lake Protester Site, under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act. The agenda contains no other items of business, delegations, or by-laws, aside from procedural matters and a confirmatory by-law.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation (White Lake Protester Site)
- Confirmatory By-Law #2022-18 to confirm proceedings of the March 4, 2022 Special Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will hold its regular meeting on March 1, 2022, addressing several reports and new business items. Key decisions include accepting a bid for a surplus fire tanker, financing the Russett Recreational Trail, and a request to waive a rental fee at the John A. Gillies Recreation Centre. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, information items, and a by-law regarding delegation of authority during an election year.
- Fire Department Report - Tender FD-2022-01: accept bid from Paul Neill for $2,650.00 for surplus tanker
- Financing Russett Recreational Trail
- Physician Recruitment Committee - Request to Waive Rental Fee at John A. Gillies Recreation Centre
- Municipal Modernization Program - Intake #3: Finance Intern and Building Permit Software
- By-Law #2022-16 Delegation of Authority During an Election Year
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider planning applications, including a minor variance for an accessory dwelling at 42 Pine Ridge Drive and two consent applications on Flat Rapids Road. The agenda also includes reports on the fire department, building/septic departments, and a closed session on potential litigation.
- Minor variance A-01/22 for an in-law suite at 42 Pine Ridge Drive (April & Chuck Mohr)
- Consent applications B-25/21 and B-26/21 for a new lot and lot addition on Flat Rapids Road (Joseph Pianosi)
- Fire Department 2021 Year End Report
- 2021 Council Statement of Remuneration and Other Expenses
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) re: litigation (Township Buildings)
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is called primarily to enter a closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, specifically regarding township buildings. The open portion of the agenda contains no delegations, items of business, or by-laws, and is otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda and a confirmatory by-law.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality (Township Buildings)
- Notice of Special Meeting dated February 4, 2022
- By-Law #2022-13 to confirm the proceedings of the February 9, 2022 Special Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider several planning and administrative items. These include a site plan agreement for Ocean Properties 2 Inc. on Point Road, a zoning by-law amendment for Danylchuk, a new fees and charges by-law, and the approval of tenders for Brae-Loch Road and a new wheeled excavator. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and a library agreement.
- Site Plan Agreement (DRAFT) for Ocean Properties 2 Inc., Part of Lot 6, Concession 3, Point Road
- By-Law #2022-11 ZBLA Danylchuk (zoning by-law amendment)
- By-Law #2022-10 Fees and Charges
- Brae-Loch Road - Tender Approval
- PW-2022-01 RFP New Wheeled Excavator - Award
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting held via Zoom, with the sole substantive purpose being a closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality (Township Buildings). No delegations, items of business, or by-laws (other than a confirmatory by-law) are on the open agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with the closed session being the only substantive item.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation (Township Buildings)
- Confirmatory By-Law #2022-09 to confirm proceedings of the January 25, 2022 special council meeting
- Meeting held via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82049508098)
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Danylchuk)
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for two 1.02-hectare parcels being severed from 55 Mountain View Road. The amendment would rezone the lots from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Forty-Three (RU-E43) and Rural-Exception Forty-Four (RU-E44), allowing reduced setbacks from a watercourse and, for one lot, a reduced separation from an Extractive Industrial Reserve zone. The meeting is virtual and public input is invited.
- Rezoning of two 1.02 ha lots from Rural (RU) to RU-E43 and RU-E44
- Reduced watercourse setback from 30 m to 15 m for both lots
- Reduced separation from Extractive Industrial Reserve from 150 m to 106 m for one lot
- Consent applications B-18/21 and B-19/21 are related
- Public meeting held virtually via Zoom on January 18, 2022
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider planning matters, including two minor variance applications for properties on Archibald Street, and to discuss various administrative items such as contract extensions and by-laws. The agenda includes public hearings for the variances, a site plan application, and reports on services like solid waste collection and cyber insurance.
- Minor Variance A-7/21 for 884 Archibald Street (Anne Guerin & Louis Desjardins)
- Minor Variance A-8/21 for 882 Archibald Street (Timothy Charles Vice & Tracey Karen Vice)
- Site Plan Application by 12928108 Canada Inc. (File 21-5037A)
- Solid Waste Collection Services - Contract Extension
- By-Law #2022-06 Site Plan Agreement Authorization for Lot 18 M Shores (Noonan/Weiss)
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting is called primarily to enter a closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, specifically regarding township buildings. No other business items, delegations, or by-laws are listed for discussion. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, confirm the proceedings by by-law, and adjourn.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation (Township Buildings)
- Confirmatory By-Law #2022-05 to confirm proceedings of the January 11, 2022 special council meeting
- Notice of special meeting dated January 3, 2022
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider adopting the 2022 Operating & Capital Budget, which includes a 6.08% tax levy increase. The budget covers $2.73 million in capital projects, including roadwork, equipment purchases, and recreation upgrades. Council will also consider three by-laws related to interim taxes, borrowing, and the budget itself.
- 2022 Operating & Capital Budget with 6.08% tax levy increase
- By-Law #2022-01: Interim tax levy for 2022
- By-Law #2022-02: Borrowing By-Law with BMO
- By-Law #2022-03: 2022 Budget By-Law
- $1.875M roadwork including White Lake and Brae-Loch Road projects