McNab/Braeside public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting scheduled for December 20, 2024, contains no items of business or public delegations. The session is designated as a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual, specifically the CAO/Clerk evaluation.

• Closed session for CAO/Clerk Evaluation under section 239(2)(b)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation on the draft 2023 audited financial statements and consider adopting them. The agenda also includes numerous operational reports, several by-laws for approval, and various policy and contract items.

• 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements (audit presentation)
• By-Law #2024-86 Kayakomat Agreement - Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens
• By-Law #2024-87 Assume Hogan Drive for Public Use
• By-Law #2024-88 Assume Paul A. Bertrand for Public Use (Madawaska Shores 49M-104)
• By-Law #2024-89 2025 Township Officer Remuneration

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with no public business items. The only substantive matter is a closed-session discussion under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the CAO evaluation. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, confirm the special meeting notice, and pass a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for CAO evaluation
• By-Law #2024-85 to confirm proceedings of the December 16, 2024 special meeting
• No delegations, items of business, or by-laws on the public agenda

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two reports: one recommending a tender for earth borrow supply to the McNab/Braeside Waste Disposal Site, and another recommending a design option for the Kippen Road rehabilitation project. The committee will also receive information items, including a County of Renfrew road rationalization assessment and operations activity reports for October and November 2024.

• Tender for supply of earth borrow to McNab/Braeside Waste Disposal Site, estimated 5,000 tonnes annually, contract May 1, 2025 to April 20, 2028 with possible 2-year extension
• Kippen Road design options (1, 2, 2B, 2C) for vertical curve near civic addresses #508 and #511, with recommendation to proceed with one option and finalize design for tender
• County of Renfrew TMP road rationalization assessment memorandum (Nov 1, 2024) for information
• Operations activities reports for October and November 2024

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

The Public Recreation & Culture Committee is meeting to discuss the Recreation Master Plan, including detailed analyses of parks, beaches, trails, and programs. They will also consider a member resignation, the 2025 programs and events lineup, and a proposal to discontinue the Polar Plunge at White Lake Winter Carnival. The agenda includes several information items and new business items, with no public delegations or requests.

• Recreation Master Plan analyses for Waba Museum, Braeside Beach, Burnstown Beach, White Lake Park, McNab Centre Park, Red Pine Bay, Dochart Park, trails, and dog park
• Proposal to discontinue the Polar Plunge at White Lake Winter Carnival 2025
• 2025 Programs and Events lineup, including new Y-Club pilot and summer camps
• White Lake Park updates: new path, security cameras, rink liner ($2,396.05), and unsuccessful $66,200 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant
• Bi-Centennial Committee Terms of Reference and appointments for 200th anniversary (June 25, 2025)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a public hearing notice for a minor variance at 1232 Mill Ridge Road, several by-laws (including 2025 staff remuneration and a council code of conduct), and reports on surplus equipment sale and a compactor repair invoice. Delegations will present on the local archives and physician recruitment. The meeting also includes closed sessions for legal advice and personnel matters.

• Minor variance A-6/24: reduce water setback from 30m to 27m at 1232 Mill Ridge Road
• By-Law #2024-80: 2025 Township Staff Remuneration
• By-Law #2024-82: Council Code of Conduct
• By-Law #2024-83: Performance Management Program Policy
• Sale of Surplus Equipment - Results

Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

This meeting of the McNab/Braeside Public Safety Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of upcoming meeting dates, with the next meeting scheduled for January 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. No other business items were listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Regular Council meeting on November 19, 2024 includes planning matters, reports, and by-laws. Council will discuss a consent application for a land severance, 2025 staff remuneration, and a by-law for the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan. Several items are for information or discussion, including a chip truck request and questions about Integrity Commissioner reports.

• County of Renfrew Consent Application B126/24 to sever 3.70 ha for residential use (Part Lot 18, Concession 5)
• 2025 Township Staff Remuneration report
• By-Law #2024-77 Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
• Request for Support #1 - County of Renfrew - Child Welfare Funding
• Amended Council Code of Conduct

Public Recreation & Culture Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Recreation & Culture Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-11-06 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive business to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with a mix of routine reports, planning notices, and several decisions. Council will hear a final report from the Integrity Commissioner, consider requests to support other municipalities' resolutions, and discuss new business including community safety zones, voting equipment for 2026, and the 2025 OPP Detachment Board budget. Several by-laws will be considered for appointment of committees and policies.

• Notice of public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 107 Baskin Dr. E, Arnprior (from Airport Development to Employment Zone)
• Notice of subdivision application 47T24005 Campbell Lands: 272 units (150 single detached, 122 multiple attached) in Arnprior
• Motions to support resolutions from Tweed (OPP costs), Wawa (forest sector), Adelaide Metcalfe (tile drain loan limit), Aurora (land transfer tax redistribution), and Good Roads (rural road safety program)
• New business: Community Safety Zone on Stewartville Road (McNab Public School) and in Village of White Lake
• By-laws: #2024-72 Appoint Committee of Adjustment, #2024-73 Flag Etiquette and Proclamation Policy, #2024-74 Line Fences - Fence Viewers, #2024-75 Property Standards Committee

Special Council Meeting

Council is considering a report on the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application for lighting upgrades at McNab Centre Park (MCP). The report recommends approving up to $250,000 from Recreation Reserves to cover the 50% match if the grant is approved. The meeting also addresses questions from the mayor about revenue, hydro savings, quotes, and field maintenance.

• Recommendation to approve up to $250,000 from Recreation Reserves for MCP lighting project
• Grant application for 70% funding (up to $500,000 project) to upgrade lights at 4 ball diamonds
• Quotes received: MacMar Electric $538,000, KU Power Group $361,960 (materials only)
• 2024 MCP revenue $28,730; anticipated revenue from lighting M4 diamond $2,880
• Emergency repair cost $8,350 for fallen pole on Sept 24, 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a special council meeting to discuss and potentially approve using up to $250,000 from the Capital Recreation Building Reserve to fund the local share of a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application. The project would replace wooden poles and halogen lights with metal poles and LED lights at three lit diamonds at McNab Centre Park and add lighting to the fourth diamond. Council will also consider correspondence from Mayor MacKenzie with additional questions about the project.

• Approve up to $250,000 from Recreation Reserves for 50% match on grant application
• Project cost estimated at $500,000; quote from MacMar Electric for $538,000
• Replace wooden poles with metal and halogen with LED at 3 diamonds; add lighting to diamond 4
• Mayor's questions on revenue, hydro savings, quotes, and pole counts
• Letter of support from resident Christina Howard

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss resident Rolf Kraiker's traffic and speed concerns on Calabogie Road (County Road 508), including correspondence with the County and speed statistics. They will also review an automated speed enforcement update, a road sign review, and a committee member resignation.

• Traffic/speed concerns on Calabogie Road (County Road 508) - resident request and County response
• Automated Speed Enforcement Update
• Road Sign Review
• Committee Member Resignation - Gary Scholl

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hear a delegation about property concerns on Lorlei Drive, discuss a request to relocate a stop sign at Mill Ridge Road and Russett Drive, and receive updates on September operations and a Kippen Road public information session. The agenda is mostly routine, with no reports or by-laws.

• Delegation: Paul Wideman on property concerns at Lorlei Drive
• New business: stop sign placement at Mill Ridge Road and Russett Drive
• Information: Operations Activities report for September 2024
• Information: Kippen Road public information session notice (Oct 24, 2024, 6-7 p.m., Township Office)
• Adoption of September 24, 2024 minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Regular Council meeting on October 15, 2024, includes reports on public works, finances, and building activities, plus new business on automated speed enforcement, a gazebo donation, and an election review. Council will also consider three by-laws: assuming a road, adopting a right-of-way policy, and updating fees and charges. A closed session is scheduled for a personal matter regarding a committee appointment.

• By-Law #2024-66 to assume Part 3 on Plan 49R20050 as Township Road Allowance (Danylchuck)
• By-Law #2024-67 Right-of-Way Protection & Acquisition Policy
• By-Law #2024-68 Fees and Charges
• County of Renfrew - Automated Speed Enforcement
• Donation of a Gazebo at White Lake Park

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

The Public Recreation & Culture Committee is meeting to discuss the Recreation Master Plan survey results and next steps, along with fundraising for McNab Centre Park in 2025 and a rink and baseball diamond at White Lake Park. The agenda includes information items on the survey, Tour de Poutine, October programs, and committee resignations. No reports or public requests are listed.

• Recreation Master Plan survey results and next steps
• McNab Centre Park fundraising in 2025
• White Lake Park rink and baseball diamond discussion
• 2024 Tour de Poutine post-event report
• October programs and events

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will hear a presentation on the Community Risk Assessment from Loomex Group, which identifies severe weather, road/highway emergencies, and residential fires as top risks. Council will also consider several by-laws to assume road allowances, including parts of Centre Street, and discuss items like a draft Right-of-Way Protection & Acquisition Policy and a Service Delivery Review. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports, plus a motion to support provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act.

• Community Risk Assessment presentation by Loomex Group
• By-Law #2024-62 to assume parts of Plan 49R20621 as road allowance
• By-Law #2024-63 to assume parts of Plan 49R20615 as road allowance (Centre Street)
• By-Law #2024-64 to assume parts of Plans 49R-11040, 49R13443, 49R13735
• Draft Right-of-Way Protection & Acquisition Policy

Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

The McNab/Braeside Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed, and no decisions or discussions are scheduled for this date.

• Meeting cancelled

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider declaring a 1993 Champion motor grader surplus and selling it via govdeals.ca with a $10,000 starting bid, with proceeds going to the Roads Vehicles and Equipment reserve. They will also review sightline options for entrances on Kippen Road, and receive reports on surplus equipment, operations activities, and the Arnprior Waste Disposal Site 2023 report.

• Recommendation to declare 1993 Champion 740 series 3 motor grader surplus and sell on govdeals.ca with $10,000 starting bid
• Kippen Road entrance sightline options (Options 1, 2, 2B) for west/east farm entrances and entrance #511
• Arnprior Waste Disposal Site 2023 report summary (tabled from June 25, 2024 meeting)
• Operations activity reports for June, July, and August 2024
• Adoption of June 25, 2024 committee minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to discuss planning matters, including a minor variance application for a property at 184 Kippen Road, and to receive an update on the new Provincial Planning Statement. The agenda also includes reports on building activities, recreation committee resignations, and various information items. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including zoning by-law amendments for Blackrock Properties and Safebore.

• Minor variance application A-10/24 by David Green for 184 Kippen Road
• Provincial Planning Statement update from County of Renfrew
• By-Law #2024-59 ZBLA Blackrock Properties
• By-Law #2024-60 ZBLA Extension Safebore
• Tamarack tree planting at Clay Bank Nature Park

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone portions of a 9.93-hectare property on River Road to permit a new 20-lot residential subdivision called River Road Estates. The amendment includes several exceptions to standard zoning rules, such as reduced lot frontage and reduced separation from an extractive industrial zone and a waste disposal site. The meeting is part of the Planning Act process, and public comments will be heard before any decision.

• Rezone from Rural (RU) to Residential One-Exception Fifty-Four (R1-E54) for 20 residential lots
• Reduce minimum lot frontage from 45 metres to 20.9 metres
• Reduce separation from Extractive Industrial (EM) Zone from 150 metres to 40 metres
• Permit dwelling within 500 metres of a waste disposal site
• Rezone small portion from Rural (RU) to Environmental Protection (EP) and adjust EP boundary

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

The Public Recreation & Culture Committee is meeting to review the results of the Recreation Master Plan survey, which gathered 423 responses on parks, facilities, programs, and events. They will also discuss the HerbFest 2024 debrief, including financial data showing $6,113.74 in revenue and $4,099.68 in expenses, and consider feedback on the event. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a report on the Braeside Block Party, a $122,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation-funded event.

• Recreation Master Plan survey results: 423 submissions, covering parks, facilities, programs, and events
• HerbFest 2024 financial data: revenue $6,113.74, expenses $4,099.68
• Braeside Block Party on October 19, 2024, showcasing new lights funded by $122,000 OTF grant
• Discussion of paid parking at Burnstown Beach during peak summer season
• HerbFest committee recommended considering a name change for the event

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to receive information and discuss several items, including the new Provincial Planning Statement 2024, a report from the Integrity Commissioner, and various departmental updates. The agenda includes a by-law for Hogan Heights Phase 2 and a motion regarding school bus service disruptions. Most items are for information or discussion, with no major decisions listed.

• New Provincial Planning Statement 2024 effective October 20, 2024
• Final Report from Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming dated August 19, 2024
• By-Law #2024-57 ZBLA Hogan Heights Phase 2
• July 2024 Financial Overview
• FoodCycler Program Expansion - Proposals

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider planning matters, including two subdivision applications (Braeburn Estates Phase III and River Road Estates), and to adopt several by-laws, including a septic system decommission policy and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes delegations, reports, and requests for support on provincial issues.

• Braeburn Estates Phase III subdivision: 16 single detached lots on 7.72 ha, Shady Maple Road
• River Road Estates subdivision report
• By-Law #2024-53: Septic System Decommission Policy
• By-Law #2024-54: ZBLA Pierce
• By-Law #2024-55: ZBLA Hogan Heights Phase 2

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act - 10:00 a.m.

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone part of the property at 5 Stadaconna Street to permit two new residential building lots. The amendment would reduce the minimum lot frontage for one lot from 45 metres to 25 metres and add holding zones requiring lot grading and drainage plans. The public can ask questions or submit comments, and the decision may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal under certain conditions.

• Rezoning of two severed lots from Residential One (R1) to R1-E52-h and R1-E53-h
• Reduced lot frontage for Lot 1 from 45 metres to 25 metres
• Holding zones require lot grading and drainage plans for both lots
• Related consent applications B175/23(1) and B176/23(2) conditionally approved by County of Renfrew
• Public meeting on August 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for the Hogan Heights Phase 2 subdivision on Duncan Drive. The amendment would require tertiary (nitrogen-reducing) septic systems on lots and prohibit fences within stormwater management easements, as conditions of the draft subdivision approval. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is part of the Planning Act process.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Hogan Heights Phase 2, part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 13(B), Duncan Drive
• Requires tertiary septic systems with nitrate-reduction technology (minimum 50% reduction)
• Prohibits fencing within stormwater management easements
• Related to subdivision file 47T20003, draft approved by County of Renfrew on December 1, 2022
• Public meeting on August 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM in Council Chambers

HerbFest Committee Meeting

The HerbFest Committee is meeting to review vendor feedback and a debrief report from the 2024 HerbFest event, which took place on July 28, 2024. The agenda includes adopting the draft minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting and discussing the event's successes and areas for improvement. No delegations, public requests, or reports are listed, and no new business items are on the agenda beyond the debrief.

• HerbFest 2024 Vendor Feedback results (19 of 45 vendors responded)
• HerbFest 2024 Debrief Report (pages 7-9)
• Adoption of draft minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting
• Beer Garden revenue $1,256; donations $237.45
• Facebook ad reached 17,465 people at a cost of $40

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a public hearing notice for a minor variance application to allow a new carport at 632 Caruso Circle, plus reports and by-laws on topics like development charges, fees, and a basketball court contract. Council will also consider several requests for support from other municipalities and new business items such as road naming and a septic decommission policy.

• Minor variance application A-9/24 for carport at 632 Caruso Circle (reduced front yard and side yard setbacks)
• By-Law #2024-49: Amendment to Development Charges By-law to repeal 5-year term
• By-Law #2024-50: Fees and Charges
• By-Law #2024-51: Murray Yantha Outdoor Court basketball fence agreement
• New business: Hogan Heights Phase 2 road naming and cash-in-lieu, River Road Estates road naming

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a farm property at 739 Mountain View Road. The amendment would rezone 36.44 hectares of the 39.23-hectare property from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture-Exception Seventeen (A-E17), prohibiting residential uses on the retained farmland. This rezoning is a condition of a previously approved consent application (B123/23) to sever a surplus farm dwelling. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person participation required for comments.

• Rezone 36.44 hectares from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture-Exception Seventeen (A-E17) at 739 Mountain View Road
• Prohibit residential uses on retained farmland as condition of consent application B123/23
• Severance of surplus farm dwelling onto a 2.79-hectare lot
• Applicant: William Conrad Findlay
• Public meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers

HerbFest Committee Meeting

The HerbFest Committee is meeting to finalize details for the July 28, 2024 HerbFest event at Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens. They will review reports on portable washroom delivery, a donated volunteer breakfast, a Facebook advertisement, and event details for vendors. New business includes discounted kayak pricing, the 2024 draft pamphlet, and a day-of task list.

• KAYAKOMAT discounted kayak rentals: $10/single, $15/tandem for 45-minute guided tours of White Lake
• Two portable washrooms delivered by Tomlinson Environmental on July 26
• Tim Horton's Arnprior donating breakfast for volunteers
• Facebook advertisement purchased to boost event reach
• 2024 draft pamphlet for HerbFest reviewed for approval

HerbFest Committee Meeting

The HerbFest Committee is meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming event. Discussion items include the event floor plan, volunteer updates, and the review of Junior HerbFest applicants.

• Layout update regarding the June 24 floor plan
• Volunteer status update
• Review of Junior HerbFest applicants
• Update on event workshops and presentations
• Discussion regarding the Kindness Garden

Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Safety Committee meeting for the Township of McNab/Braeside scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a draft design report for Kippen Road that outlines three reconstruction options. These options range from maintaining the existing road to full reconstruction with different design speeds and estimated costs between $1.58 million and $2.62 million.

• Kippen Road reconstruction options costing between $1,587,189 and $2,626,839
• White Lake traffic compliance improvements report
• McNab/Braeside Waste Disposal Site 2023 Report Summary
• Arnprior Waste Disposal Site 2023 Report Summary
• McNab/Braeside Landfill Observation Report - May 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Township is reviewing a draft Asset Management Plan for non-core assets, including facilities and fleet. The plan estimates total replacement costs at $37.3 million and outlines long-term lifecycle funding needs.

• Presentation on Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets
• By-Law #2024-41: Appoint members to the Renfrew Police Services O.P.P. Detachment Board
• By-Law #2024-42: Public Works On-Call and Call-In Policy
• By-Law #2024-43: ZBLA Draper
• Motion to disband the Public Finance & Administration Committee

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act

The Township is holding a public meeting to discuss a rezoning application for 2.418 hectares of land on Usborne Street. The proposal seeks to convert the land from General Industrial to a Rural-Exception zone to allow for three new residential building lots.

• Rezoning of 2.418 hectares from General Industrial-Exception One-holding (GM-E1-h) to Rural-Exception Forty-Eight (RU-E48)
• Reduction of dwelling separation from Extractive Industrial zones from 150 metres to 86 metres
• Increase of minimum rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 60 metres
• Proposed severance of property into three new residential building lots

HerbFest Committee Meeting

The HerbFest Committee is meeting to discuss planning updates for the upcoming event. The committee noted that White Lake Marina can no longer donate a pontoon boat due to concerns regarding the current state of the dock.

• White Lake Marina donation withdrawal (pontoon boat)
• Confirmation of Emily & Anthony Hass as a musical act
• Volunteer and community notice poster updates
• Renfrew Pipe Band discussion
• Donation and presentation updates

Public Finance and Administration Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was discussed or decided.

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

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Public Recreation & Culture Committee - CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting of the Public Recreation & Culture Committee for the Township of McNab/Braeside has been cancelled. No specific business or reports were scheduled for discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

The Township is reviewing the status of Official Plan Amendment 46, which redesignates lands along Gunsmith, Hidden River, and Robertson roads to allow for potential lot creation. Council is also considering draft approval conditions for the River Road Estates subdivision plan.

• Official Plan Amendment 46: Redesignating lands from Rural-Exception Sixteen to Rural
• River Road Estates (Plan of Subdivision 47-T-23006): Review of draft approval conditions
• Tender Award: PW-2024-05 Screened Winter Sand
• Tender Award: PW-2024-02 Rehabilitation of Jackson Lane
• Tender Award: PW-2024-01 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation of Stewartville Road

HerbFest Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

The HerbFest Committee meeting scheduled for May 30, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss unfinished business regarding LAS Photo Radar and new business concerning signage issues. The meeting also includes a round table discussion.

• LAS Photo Radar discussion
• Signage issues discussion
• Round Table Discussion

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a draft Policy on Pollinator Sustainability and review tender results for road projects. Members will also address public correspondence regarding Brae Loch Road and discuss new business including a landfill compactor.

• Draft Policy on Pollinator Sustainability presentation
• Tender results for Stewartville Road reconstruction/rehabilitation
• Tender results for Jackson Lane rehabilitation
• Purchase of two new half ton crew cab pickup trucks
• Discussion on Brae Loch Road condition

Township Building Committee

The committee is reviewing the site logistics and construction schedule for the McNab Centre Park Building. Members are also discussing the Fire Master Plan and Bell Canada all-fibre broadband for municipal buildings.

• McNab Centre Park Building construction schedule (August 6 to November 1, 2024)
• McNab Centre Park Building tender award to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. for $398,800 plus HST
• Fire Hall/Public Works Building Fire Master Plan update
• Bell Canada all-fibre broadband for municipal buildings

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several reports including the Q1 2024 expenses and the Public Works Department activity. Discussion items include new park hours, security camera purchases, and various by-law agreements.

• 2024 Expenses Report Q1
• New Park Hours for All Parks
• Security Camera's New Purchase Request
• By-Law #2024-32 Kayakomat Agreement - Clay Bank Park
• By-Law #2024-37 Blended Soulmates Agreement (Burnstown Beach Canteen)

HerbFest Committee Meeting

The HerbFest Committee is discussing preparations for the upcoming event on July 28, 2024. The meeting includes a review of 2023 post-event notes and an overview of 2024 planning items such as vendor applications and new event hours.

• Review of 2023 HerbFest post-event notes and donations totaling $400.75
• Discussion of 2024 event hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Review of HerbFest Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Junior Vendor applications for participants under age 16
• Vendor fee structures: $70 for 10'x10', $100 for 20'x20', and $140 for 40'x40' spaces

Public Finance and Administration Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Finance and Administration Committee meeting for the Township of McNab/Braeside scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No specific business items were listed for discussion.

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

The Rotary Club of Arnprior is presenting a proposal for continued partnership with the Township. The proposal includes building a viewing platform at Clay Bank Nature Park, installing educational signage, and providing a bicycle repair station at the Murray Yantha Community Centre.

• Rotary proposal: $6,400 for a wheelchair accessible viewing platform at Clay Bank
• Rotary proposal: $2,000 for educational signage at Clay Bank and Municipal Office property
• Rotary proposal: $5,750 for a bicycle repair station at Murray Yantha Community Centre
• Proposed Township contribution: $1,750 for the bicycle repair station concrete pad
• Discussion of Master Plan Survey Review- Zen City

Regular Council Meeting

The McNab/Braeside Council will discuss a town-initiated amendment for Arnprior regarding Bill 23 and review a decision to redesignate lands along Robertson Line to Rural. The meeting also includes reports on public works, overtime hours, and a request from the Arnprior Agricultural Society to host a festival.

• Arnprior Official Plan Amendment (Bill 23 implementation)
• County of Renfrew OPA #46 redesignation of lands on Gunsmith, Hidden River, and Robertson roads
• Arnprior Agricultural Society festival proposal for August 3, 2024
• Public Works Department March 2024 Activity Report
• 2024 Q1 Overtime and Committee Hours reports

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside will address several motions regarding Mayor Mark MacKenzie, including a vote of non-confidence and his removal from committees. The meeting also covers planning amendments, budget matters, and several new by-laws.

• Vote of non-confidence regarding Mayor Mark MacKenzie
• Motion to remove Mayor from Township committees, working groups, and boards
• Request for a third-party audit
• Zoning By-Law Amendment No. 2-24 for 10 William Street West
• Minor variance application for 106 Donald Street, Braeside

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Sweet & Sparling)

The Township is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for a 10-hectare property in Braeside. The proposal seeks to rezone 6.44 hectares to allow for two new 1-hectare residential lots and residential development on the retained lands. The amendment also includes rezoning a portion of the land to Environmental Protection to protect archaeological resources.

• Rezoning of severed lots to Residential One-Exception Fifty (R1-E50) with 1 Ha minimum lot area
• Rezoning of retained lands to Residential One-Exception Fifty-One (R1-E51) with 7 Ha minimum lot area
• Creation of a 20 metre wide vegetated buffer along the south property line
• Rezoning of portion of lands to Environmental Protection (EP) to prohibit development
• Permitting dwellings within 500 metres of a landfill site

Special Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside is meeting to review revised draft changes to the 2024 budget and the 2024 draft capital budget. The meeting includes information items regarding budgetary concerns, fire truck purchases, and a resident's report alleging revenue errors in previous budget presentations.

• Revised Draft 2024 Budget changes
• Revised 2024 Budget
• 2024 Draft Capital Budget
• Information item regarding purchase of fire trucks
• Resident correspondence alleging revenue errors between $5.06 M and $9.80 M

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

The Public Recreation & Culture Committee is reviewing several information items, including a $1,200 ParticipACTION grant and updates on the 2024 Winter Carnival. The meeting also addresses new business regarding facility rental fees, winter plowing at local parks, and the Memorial Bench/Tree Program.

• $1,200 ParticipACTION Grant received
• 2024 Winter Carnival revenue and expense summaries
• Bee hive relocation at Clay Bank Nature Park
• Men's Shed facility rental fee waiver request
• Winter plowing for Clay Bank Park and Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens

Public Recreation & Culture Committee - RESCHEDULED

The scheduled meeting for the Public Recreation & Culture Committee has been moved to April 10, 2024. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including reports, new business, and public questions.

• Rescheduled meeting date: April 10, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review a minor variance application for 675 Kippen Road and discuss the 2024 Mayor's Budget Survey. The meeting also includes reports on public works, by-law services, and a proposed motion regarding the Municipal Services Corporation in Renfrew County.

• Minor variance application for 675 Kippen Road to increase accessory building height from 5 to 9 metres
• By-Law #2024-20 to appoint Councillor Brum to the Renfrew Police Services OPP Detachment Board
• Discussion of the 2024 Budget via the Mayor's Survey
• EnviroWorld pre-order sale for composters and rain barrels
• Presentation on the County of Renfrew Transportation Master Plan

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing four options for a backyard composter program, including direct sales or a $40 resident rebate. The committee is also reviewing landfill action items and equipment usage reports.

• Backyard composter rebate option requires a $1,000.00 budget
• Landfill operation action items including signage and waste diversion
• Waste management equipment fuel costs for 2023 (CAT 816F: $8,432.49)
• Waste management equipment fuel costs for 2023 (JD 655k: $15,705.30)
• January and February 2024 operations activity reports

Public Safety Committee - 26 Mar 2024 CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the McNab/Braeside Public Safety Committee on March 26, 2024, was cancelled. No business was conducted during this session.

Special Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside is reviewing the 2024 draft capital budget and revised budget. The meeting includes information regarding budgetary concerns for Clay Bank Nature Park and a resident's report alleging revenue errors in previous budget presentations.

• Review of 2024 Revised Draft Budget
• Discussion of Clay Bank Nature Park for Outdoor Learning budget update
• Information item regarding potential purchase of fire trucks
• Resident report alleging revenue over-presentation of $5.06M to $9.80M due to grant subtotal errors
• Review of 2024 Summary of Wages & Benefits

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside will consider several by-laws regarding fees and procedures. The meeting includes a presentation from the White Lake Community Association regarding a proposed community safety zone and will review various 2023 financial and activity reports.

• Presentation on Village of White Lake Community Safety Zone including crosswalks and speed radar signs
• By-Law #2024-15: Procedural By-Law
• By-Law #2024-17: Fees and Charges
• Review of 2023 Council Statement of Remuneration and Other Expenses
• Discussion regarding potential land acquisition at Jackson Lane in a closed session

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review a proposal to redesignate lands along Gunsmith, Hidden River, and Robertson roads from Rural-Exception Sixteen to Rural. They will also consider a minor variance application for a secondary dwelling at 64 Moreau Road.

• Official Plan Amendment #46: Redesignating lands from Rural-Exception Sixteen to Rural
• Minor Variance A-2/24: Secondary dwelling application for 64 Moreau Road
• By-Law #2024-12: Fees and Charges
• By-Law #2024-13: Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
• Public hearing for Official Plan Amendment scheduled for March 11, 2024

Public Safety Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Safety Committee meeting for the Township of McNab/Braeside scheduled for February 27, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Regular Council Meeting

The McNab/Braeside Council is reviewing a subdivision and condominium application for River Lane Estates in Greater Madawaska. The meeting also includes discussions on minor variances for 106 Lorlei Drive and various departmental reports.

• River Lane Estates Plan of Subdivision & Plan of Condominium application
• Minor Variance A-01/24 for 106 Lorlei Drive (gazebo and shed setbacks)
• Fees & Charges By-Law for a Vendor Booth
• By-Law #2024-09 Building By-law
• By-Law #2024-10 Procedural By-Law

Public Finance and Administration Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No reports, presentations, or new business items were listed for this session.

Special Council Meeting

The McNab/Braeside Special Council Meeting on February 13, 2024, contains no items of business or public delegations. The session is designated as a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual, specifically the CAO evaluation.

• Closed session regarding CAO Evaluation under Section 239(2)(b)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy and discussing the second day of the 2024 Draft Budget. The meeting includes staff reports on amending reserve fund policies and detailed transportation services expenditures.

• Review of Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy including recommendations for Parks and Municipal Election funds
• Discussion of 2024 Draft Budget for Transportation Services
• Proposed annual contribution of $5,000 to the Recreation: Parks reserve
• Proposed change to Municipal Election reserve limit to $40,000
• Review of 2024 budget line items for Grass Mowing, Brushing/Tree Trimming, and Hard Top Patching

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget and additional financial reports. Discussions include five-year reviews of contingency reserves, capital asset replacement reserves, and work-in-progress funds.

• Draft Budget 2024
• 5-Year Review on Contingency Reserves
• 5-Year Review on Capital Asset Replacement Reserves
• Municipal Grant Application for Braeside Community Association
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund 5-Year Report

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing various committee reports and upcoming municipal matters. Key discussions include public works projects, recreation reimbursement terms, and public safety updates.

• Tender award for McNab Centre Park Building (PW-2023-05)
• Discussion of Stewartville Road speed limit and design
• Proposed new bartender fee for facility rentals
• Review of non-resident recreation reimbursement terms
• Public Safety Committee reports on Usborne Street speed limits and street lights

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a request to install street lights in Braeside and address fire and insurance matters. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes.

• Install Street Lights in Braeside
• Fire & Insurance

Public Works Committee

The committee will review requests regarding Glasgow Station signage and receive an update on 2024 Capital Road Projects. The meeting also includes information items regarding recent operations and landfill observations.

• Glasgow Station boundary signage request
• 2024 Capital Road Projects update
• Solid waste collection services contract award to Topps Environmental Solutions
• Engineering services RFP for Kippen Road and Stewartville Road

Township Building Committee

The Building Committee is reviewing a tender to replace the McNab Centre Park building following a redesign to reduce costs. Staff recommends awarding the $398,800 contract to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. Construction is proposed to begin in August 2024.

• Awarding tender PW-2023-05 to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. for $398,800 plus HST
• Authorization for demolition of existing building and septic tank replacement
• McNab Centre Park building redesign cost of $16,965.00 plus HST
• Review of Fire Hall/Public Works Building Fire Master Plan
• Discussion regarding Sustainable Subdivision

Public Recreation & Culture Committee

The Public Recreation & Culture Committee discussed the 2024 Events Plan, Program Plan, and HerbFest vendor details. Members also reviewed recommendations for the Recreation Master Plan, including site-specific improvements for local parks.

• Recommended purchase of a used dock from Arnprior Fish and Games Conservation Club for $3,500
• Proposed $4,000 estimate for digital key system installation at John A. Gillies Recreation Centre
• Proposed $26,093.96 quote for window replacement at Waba Cottage Museum
• HerbFest 2024 vendor fees: $70 for 10'x10', $100 for 20'x20', and $140 for 40'x40' spaces
• Discussion of 2024 recreation program offerings including archery, yoga, and swim lessons

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several planning matters, including a minor variance for an accessory building at 1781 Russett Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on reserve fund policies, municipal equipment training, and the adoption of several new by-laws.

• Minor Variance A-3/23: Increase accessory building height from 5.0m to 6.5m at 1781 Russett Drive
• By-Law #2024-01: Interim Taxes
• By-Law #2024-02: Borrowing By-Law BMO
• By-Law #2024-03: Remuneration Township Staff
• By-Law #2024-04: 2024 Twp Officer Remuneration

Public Finance and Administration Committee - CANCELLED

The Public Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No specific business items were listed for discussion.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing a report on municipal revenue and expenditures from 2019 to 2023. The meeting also includes information regarding 2023 reserve balances, debenture information, and the reserve fund policy.

• Review of 5-Year Actuals (2019-2023) including 2023 Budget
• Review of 2023 Reserve Balance & Debenture Information
• Review of Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy