Minden Hills public meetings in 2021

Public Meeting -Application PLOZA2021051

The supplied document is a Minden Hills public meeting record dated 2021-12-09 concerning application PLOZA2021051. The text provided contains only website navigation and portal boilerplate, with no motions, votes, or outcomes recorded. No substantive decisions can be reported from this source.

Public Meeting-09 Dec 2021-Application PLZBA2020075

Council held a public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Application PLZBA2020075 for 1613A Hunter Creek Road (Gull River), which would rezone the property to recognize conversion of 6 existing motel units to dwelling units for long-term occupancy. The Township Planner summarized the application; the applicants' planner and lawyer spoke in support, and five neighbours spoke in opposition. No decision was made at this meeting — Mayor Devolin said Council will consider all comments before deciding, and the meeting adjourned at 11:09 AM.

• No decision made — public meeting only; Council to consider comments before deciding on Application PLZBA2020075
• Application seeks to rezone 1613A Hunter Creek Road to permit up to 6 dwelling units in the existing motel building (no new buildings proposed)
• Township Planner's report recommended refusal, according to the applicants' lawyer
• Approximately five written submissions received on the application
• Public meeting adjourned at 11:09 AM

Public Meeting-09 Dec 2021-Application PLZBA2021075

Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a property in the geographic Township of Lutterworth. The application seeks to rezone the site to a 'Shoreline Residential Exception' to allow for an existing dwelling to be used as a sleeping cabin and to recognize reduced setbacks for a sauna. No decisions were made during this meeting; the process was for public and council input.

• Public meeting for application PLZBA2021075 held and adjourned

Public Meeting-09 Dec 202-Zoning By-law Amendment South Lake, Hamilton Road

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Public Meeting-09 Dec 2021-Application PLOZA2021051

Council held a public meeting on application PLOZA2021051, which would re-designate and rezone a property on Kashagawigamog Lake to permit a 'Resort/Tourist Establishment' waterfront commercial use. The Township Planner recommended that Council direct staff on whether the submitted Lake Impact Assessment needs a peer review, and that Planning Report 21-097 be referred back to staff for further review and processing, including assessment of public input and comments from circulated agencies and Township departments. No decision on the application itself was made at this meeting; the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 AM.

• Public meeting held on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application PLOZA2021051 (no decision made)
• Planner recommended Council direct staff on whether the Lake Impact Assessment needs a peer review
• Planner recommended Planning Report 21-097 be referred back to staff for further review and processing

Public Meeting-09 Dec 2021-Zoning By-law Amendment South Lake, Hamilton Road

Council held a public meeting on a Township-initiated zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1336, 1344, 1450, 1360, 1366, 1367, 1361 and 1363 Hamilton Road on South Lake from Recreational Commercial (C3) to Shoreline Residential (SR). The Planner said the C3 zone was inadvertently carried over in Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 06-10 and no longer applies to these privately used residential properties, and recommended Council receive the report and pass By-law 21-219. One resident spoke in support and asked Council to consider reimbursing application fees; another resident had no objection. No decision was recorded in these minutes — the meeting was adjourned at 11:27 AM and Council is to consider comments before deciding.

• Public meeting held on rezoning 8 Hamilton Road properties from C3 to SR (no vote recorded)
• Planner recommended Council receive the report and pass By-law 21-219
• No decision on the rezoning recorded in these minutes
• Resident request for reimbursement of application fees raised; no action recorded

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is holding public meetings and making decisions on several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments and an official plan amendment. The council will also deliberate on the 2022 operating budget and consider various expenditures, including a cattle grate replacement and insurance renewal.

• Public meetings for zoning amendments at 1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road, 1613A Hunter Creek Road, South Lake, and Bud's Lane
• Proposed refusal of zoning amendment for 1613A Hunter Creek Road
• Approval of $330,339.15 in accounts for payment
• 2022 insurance renewal with 13% premium increase
• Wessel Rd. cattle grate replacement estimated at $283,000

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing to consider four specific minor variance or planning applications. These items involve properties located on Davis Lake, Black Lake, Gull Lake, and Kashagawigamog Lake.

• PLMV2021076: 1721 Davis Lake Road (Carnio)
• PLMV2021082: 1345 Martin’s Lane (Simkins & Gulkin)
• PLMV2021081: 11143 Hwy 35 (Hebel)
• PLMV2021083: 1099 Elstone Trail (Mulder & Allin)

Regular Council

The Township of Minden Hills Regular Council will consider routine items including approving accounts payable of $547,098.53, adopting the October 28, 2021 minutes, and receiving various departmental reports. Council will also decide on several applications to purchase portions of shore road allowances on local lakes, a pre-consultation for a new lot, and a request to raise a YWCA flag. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and labour relations.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $547,098.53
• Pre-consultation report for creation of a new lot on Part Lot 19, Concession 4, Minden (Cox)
• Applications to purchase shore road allowance on East Moore Lake (Bokor), Horseshoe Lake (Bailey), Twelve Mile Lake (Beamish, Tretheway), and Little Canning Lake (Ireland)
• Request to raise YWCA Wrapped in Courage Campaign flag from November 25 to December 10, 2021
• By-law 21-127 to adopt Policy 135 Extreme Temperatures

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to receive reports and make decisions on several items, including a proposed $2.50 per hour user fee for electric vehicle charging stations, a community climate action plan update from the County of Haliburton, and various planning matters. The council will also approve accounts payable of $472,558.28 and consider road closures for the Santa Claus parade. A closed session is scheduled for a legal opinion on a deposit waiver request.

• Proposed $2.50/hour user fee for EV charging stations, with public notice to follow if approved
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $472,558.28
• Petition with 68 signatures requesting rehabilitation of Davis Lake Road
• Road closures for Santa Claus parade on Nov. 20, 2021, including Parkside Street, Bobcaygeon Road, Newcastle Street, and Milne Street
• By-laws to stop up and convey shore road allowance on Mountain Lake and to authorize a severance agreement (Kubas)

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss operational and planning matters, including recruiting additional committee members, outlining 2022 programming, engaging instructors, and reviewing the gift shop policy and staff safety. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of additional committee members required
• Upcoming programming and 2022 programming outline
• Engaging instructors for programming
• Gift shop policy review
• Staff safety discussion

Events Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss upcoming events including the Santa Claus Parade and Christmas in the Village. Members will also conduct a debrief of the Halloween Party.

• Halloween Party debrief
• Santa Parade/Christmas in the Village discussion

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is holding a public meeting on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law covering fire, cultural centre, community services, cemetery, and planning fees. Council will also decide on several planning applications, including shore road allowance purchases and lot additions, and will consider awarding a contract for fitness equipment. Other items include approving accounts payable, emergency equipment repairs, and a winter maintenance agreement with the County.

• Public meeting on proposed changes to Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law (Fire, Cultural Centre, Community Services, Cemetery, Planning)
• Approve payment of accounts totaling $788,993.68
• Award contract to Johnson Health Technologies for fitness equipment at SG Nesbitt Arena and Community Centre for $76,831 (HST exclusive)
• Approve emergency repairs to 2006 Volvo Excavator for $16,467.91 (incl. HST) by Jade Equipment
• Approve road closures for Santa Claus Parade on Nov 20, 2021 (Parkside St, Bobcaygeon Rd, Newcastle St, Milne St)

Revised - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing to review several land use applications. The agenda includes applications for properties on Blairhampton Road, Oxbow Lane, Otter Lake Trail, and Grandview Lane.

• PLMV2019028: McConnell application for vacant land on Blairhampton Road
• PLMV2021068: Zhang & Hu application for 1060 Oxbow Lane on Gull Lake
• PLMV2021069: Jackson application for 1328 Otter Lake Trail on Otter Lake
• PLMV2021071: Budd application for 1059 Grandview Lane on Kashagawigamog Lake
• Deferred applications for 1224 McCrakens Lane and 1131 Lackies Lane

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 25, 2021, contains only portal navigation text and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

Regular Council

Council is reviewing the 2022 first draft operating and capital budgets, which show a 14.47% increase over 2021, driven largely by a $478,085 rise in wages and benefits. The CAO notes this increase is not acceptable and expects further discussions to reach a final target. Council will also consider two by-laws: one requiring mandatory pre-consultation for Planning Act applications and another on unsafe building abatement cost recovery.

• 2022 draft budget with 14.47% increase from 2021
• Wages and benefits increase of $478,085
• By-law 21-115: Mandatory pre-consultation for Planning Act applications
• By-law 21-116: Unsafe Building or Conditions Abatement
• Extension of D.M. Wills Associates Ltd. planning services agreement

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Minden Hills Council includes a delegation from WSP on the 2021 Septic Re-Inspection Program, approval of accounts totaling $3,942,682.89, and several planning items including applications to purchase portions of shore road allowances on various lakes. Council will also consider reports on landfill, blue box program, water sewer panel replacement, community services, fire services, and financial updates.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $3,942,682.89
• Delegation from WSP Canada Inc. on Septic Re-Inspection Program update
• Multiple applications to purchase shore road allowances on Soyers, Kashagawigamog, Gull, South Beaver, Moore, Minden, and Black Lakes
• Contract award for Lochlin Community Hall roof replacement to D. Roofing for $8,488.48 plus $1,750.00 from reserves
• Approval of $135,557.85 for Water Sewer Master Control Center Panel replacement funded by Sewer Reserves

Committee of Adjustment

The Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to hear three applications for minor variances or consents: one deferred application at 1018 Pottery Drive on Mountain Lake, and new applications at 1207 Grace Road on Soyers Lake and 1316 Shuylers Island Road on Horseshoe Lake. The committee will also adopt minutes from August 30, 2021.

• PLMV2021045 – MAGAHEY (Deferred) – 1018 Pottery Drive, Mountain Lake
• PLMV2021050 – STALLYBRASS – 1207 Grace Road, Soyers Lake
• PLMV2021070 – CROFOOT – 1316 Shuylers Island Road, Horseshoe Lake

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

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Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on COVID reopening, 2021 programming, and planning for 2022 programming and budget. They will also review staff and site updates, the end of long-term loans and FICs, a foundation press release, and recommendations for new advisory members. The meeting is primarily for discussion and recommendations to Council.

• Update on COVID reopening between library and gallery
• 2021 programming update
• 2022 programming and budget discussion
• Collection: end of long-term loans and FICs
• Recommendation for more advisory members

Regular Council

At this regular meeting, Minden Hills Council will review routine items such as minutes, accounts, and reports, and will consider a recommendation to waive estimated fees for the Hwy 35 Affordable Housing Project and direct staff to prepare a cost-sharing agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session for a staffing plan update under labour relations.

• Report 21-52: Affordable Housing Target Program – waiving of fees for Hwy 35 Affordable Housing Project
• Closed session for staffing plan update (labour relations)
• Adoption of minutes from July 29 and August 4, 2021 meetings
• Confirming By-law 21-106

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2021-08-30 contains only portal navigation text and no listed agenda items. The document appears to be procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda text for the Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2021-08-30 contains only website navigation boilerplate and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is effectively empty of substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing to review four specific minor variance or land use applications. These applications concern properties located on Deep Bay Road, Rackety Trail, Pottery Drive, and Gravel Pit Drive.

• PLMV2021041: 2994 Deep Bay Road (Brake)
• PLMV2021044: 1891 Rackety Trail on Gull Lake (Ball)
• PLMV2021045: 1018 Pottery Drive on Mountain Lake (Magahey)
• PLMV2021048: 1180 Gravel Pit Drive on Canning Lake (Walters)

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to approve payments, receive departmental reports, and consider several contracts and policies. Key decisions include awarding a $170,328.53 contract for the Shuylers Island Causeway culvert replacement, approving a $163,004.63 accounts payment, and endorsing a flag raising for Orange Shirt Day. The agenda also includes routine updates and a closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Award RFQ for Shuylers Island Road Causeway culvert replacement to Hawk River Construction Ltd. for $170,328.53 (incl. HST) plus $17,334.20 contingency
• Approve accounts payable of $163,004.63
• Approve flag raising on Sept 30, 2021 for Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Approve $22,500 transfer of 'Take a Seat' campaign donations to Arena Reserve
• Approve $2,000 donation to Minden Hills Rotary Club for vaccination clinic volunteer recognition

Special Meeting of Council

Council is deciding whether to approve a $11,415,000 debenture to finance the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena and Community Centre renewal. The meeting includes receiving a report on the final debenture documents, authorizing the Mayor and staff to sign them, and passing the associated by-law. The debenture has a 2.68% interest rate over 25 years, with annual payments of $629,456.70.

• By-law 21-97 authorizing $11,415,000 debenture for S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena and Community Centre renewal
• Debenture terms: 2.68% interest, 25-year term (2022-2046), semi-annual payments of $314,728.35
• Council to direct Mayor and staff to execute final debenture documents with Ontario Infrastructure (OILC)
• Treasurer's report on 2021 Annual Repayment Limit of $2,780,678 from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Confirming by-law 21-99 for the special meeting proceedings

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment to allow temporary RV/trailer use during home construction, an affordable housing zoning amendment, and agreements for electric vehicle charging stations. They will also consider road contracts, including the Moore Lake drainage improvements and Sunnybrook Bridge cost overrun, along with various administrative reports and correspondence.

• Zoning by-law 21-87 to permit temporary RV/trailer habitation during new home construction
• Agreement with IVY Network for two EV charging stations at 7 Milne St, $5,000/year lease for 10 years
• Award RFT RDS 21-08 for Moore Lake Drainage Improvements to W.G. Jackett and Sons Construction for $162,386.16
• Approve additional $22,047.59 for Sunnybrook Bridge
• Approve accounts payable of $957,418.07

Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

This is the agenda for the Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 26, 2021. The provided text contains only portal navigation and login interface elements, with no actual agenda items, applications, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but the agenda content is not included in the source document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a virtual meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first is for a property on McCrakens Lane on Horseshoe Lake, and the second is for a property on Pottery Drive on Mountain Lake. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and handle any new business.

• PLMV2021042 – Tannous – 1224 McCrakens Lane, Horseshoe Lake
• PLMV2021045 – Magahey – 1018 Pottery Drive, Mountain Lake

Special Meeting of Council

The Council is discussing the emergency procurement of a new 2021 Cat 140 Motor Grader to replace a failing 2007 Volvo model. Staff also recommend opting into the LAS Canoe Procurement Program to access group buying discounts for future municipal purchases.

• Unplanned purchase of a 2021 Cat 140 Motor Grader for $477,250
• Purchase of equipment wear parts totaling $16,800
• Total emergency procurement cost of $494,050 inclusive of HST
• Approval to use Roads Fleet and Misc. Reserves to fund the expense
• Approval to opt-in to the LAS Canoe Procurement Program

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

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Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the centre's COVID Stage 3 reopening, updates on 2021 programming, staff, and site, as well as the end of long-term loans and FICs. They will also consider recommending additional advisory members. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.

• Discussion of COVID Stage 3 reopening
• Update on 2021 programming
• Update on staff and site
• Collection – end of long term loans and FICs
• Recommendation for more advisory members

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Minden Hills Council is largely procedural. Council will enter closed session to discuss a staffing plan, then return to open session to receive a verbal report on appointments and pass By-law 21-85, which appoints Gerald Moore as Deputy Chief Building Official and Barbara Mocny as Building Official, repealing By-law 21-78. A confirming by-law (21-86) will also be passed to ratify the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing Plan)
• By-law 21-85 appoints Gerald Moore as Deputy Chief Building Official and Barbara Mocny as Building Official
• By-law 21-85 repeals By-law 21-78
• By-law 21-86 confirms proceedings of the July 6, 2021 special meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing to review development applications. The agenda includes one new application and three previously deferred applications.

• PLMV2021033: Application for 1056 Bingo Lane, Gull River
• PLMV2020023: Deferred application for 1075 Leary’s Lane, Gull Lake
• PLMV2020064: Deferred application for 1131 Lackies Lane, Gull Lake
• PLMV2021001: Deferred application for 1189 Loucks Lane, Canning Lake

Special Meeting of Council

The Minden Hills Council is meeting to appoint several officials to oversee building and septic inspections. These appointments include an Acting Chief Building Official, a Building Official, and various inspectors to ensure compliance with the Building Code Act.

• By-law 21-78: Appointment of Gerald Moore as Acting Chief Building Official and Barbara Mocny as Building Official
• By-law 21-79: Appointment of Arlene Quinn, Karl Korpela, and Kip Rennick as Septic Inspectors
• By-law 21-80: Appointment of Kip Rennick, Laurie Devolin, Karl Korpela, Jesse Dillon, and Briana Quinn as Temporary Building Inspectors
• By-law 21-81: Confirming the proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council

Public Meeting - 24 Jun 2021- PLOZA2021003

The Township of Minden Hills Council held a public meeting to consider an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a property on Bonis Lane. The proposal would remove special provisions allowing two dwellings on one property and facilitate a lot severance to create separate lots. No public comments were received, and the applicant was absent. The planner recommended approving the Official Plan amendment but deferring the zoning decision until the consent application is conditionally approved.

• Application PLOZA2021003 for Part of Lot 3, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Minden
• Re-designate property from Special Policy Waterfront Four to Waterfront
• Rezone from Shoreline Residential Exception Forty-Four (SR-44) to recognize deficiencies from severance
• Proposed severance to legally divide two existing dwellings onto separate lots
• No public correspondence or comments received

Public Meeting - 24 Jun 2021 - PLOZA2020049

Council held a public meeting to consider an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a property on Highway 35. The proposal would re-designate the land from 'Service and Business Area' to 'Residential' and rezone it to allow nine fourplex buildings with 36 dwelling units. No public comments were made, and the planner recommended adopting the Official Plan amendment while returning the zoning amendment to a future meeting.

• Application PLOZA2020049 for Part Lots 1 & 2, Concession 3, and unopened road allowance, Highway 35
• Proposed 36 residential units in nine fourplex buildings, with 2- and 4-bedroom units
• Re-designation from 'Service and Business Area' to 'Residential' and rezoning to 'Residential Type Two – exception (R2-X)'
• Second public meeting; initial meeting held January 28, 2021
• Planner recommended adopting the Official Plan amendment; zoning amendment to return to a future council meeting

Regular Council

Council will review planning amendments for affordable housing on Hwy 35 and Bonis Lane. The meeting includes approval of a $12,065,000 debenture for the SG Nesbitt Renewal Project and a $2,807,214.39 payment of accounts.

• Affordable Housing Project amendment on Hwy 35
• Bonis Lane Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
• $12,065,000 project debenture for SG Nesbitt Renewal Project
• $2,807,214.39 approval of accounts for payment
• $6,215.00 emergency purchase of a fire boat motor

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic hearing to review several planning applications. The agenda includes a third hearing for a property on Kitty Cat Lane and new applications for properties on Highway 35, Leary’s Lane, and Boyd Road.

• 3rd hearing for 1008 Kitty Cat Lane (Kovac)
• Application for 8700 Highway 35 (Soares)
• Application for 1092 Leary’s Lane (Friesen)
• Application for 1083 Boyd Road (Reynolds & Merka)

Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several infrastructure reports, including a water rate study and road asset management. They are also considering new policies for video recording meetings and accessibility compliance.

• Approval of $482,782.46 in payments of accounts
• Proposed $17,000 sole source procurement for a water rate study by OCWA
• Proposed $310,184.94 purchase of a Tandem Plow
• Proposed $108,583 condition assessment for the Roads Asset Management Plan
• Approval of By-law 21-63 for video recording and live streaming of meetings

Events Advisory Committee

The Events Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss planning for several seasonal community events. These discussions include Canada Day, outdoor movie nights, a Halloween party, a Santa Claus parade, and a New Year's Eve family skate.

• Canada Day July 1st discussion
• Outdoor Movie Nights discussion
• Family Halloween Party discussion
• Santa Claus Parade discussion
• New Year's Eve Family Skate discussion

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

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Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to approve routine items including $910,397.80 in accounts payable, a five-year CINTAS rental and uniform service agreement, and an expropriation agreement with Donald McKelvey. They will also discuss a County-led review of short-term rentals and receive updates on a virtual Canada Day celebration and financial reports. The meeting includes a closed session for labour, litigation, and legal advice items.

• Approval of $910,397.80 in accounts payable
• Five-year CINTAS rental and uniform service agreement (By-law 21-60)
• Expropriation agreement with Donald McKelvey (By-law 21-61)
• Discussion of County-level short-term rental review
• 2021 Gas Tax Top-Up funding directed to Scotch Line Road resurfacing

Committee of Adjustment

The Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic meeting to review nine applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws. These applications concern properties in the Townships of Minden, Lutterworth, and Snowdon, many located near lakes such as Little Boshkung, Canning, and Gull Lake. The agenda lists specific lot and concession numbers for each applicant but does not detail the specific variances requested.

• PLMV2020068 – Morgan: Part of Lot 12, Concession 13, 1035 Sage Drive, Little Boshkung Lake
• PLMV2021001 – Clifford: Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, 1189 Loucks Lane, Canning Lake
• PLMV2021006 – Bonanno: Part of Lot 10, Concession 5, 1026 Nectarine Lane, Horseshoe Lake
• PLMV2021019 – Stumpo: Part of Lot 6, Concession 14, Manor Lane, Gull River
• PLMV2021020 – Sanecki: Part of Lot 24, Concession 6, 1052 Beverley Lane, Gull Lake

Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Regular Council

Council approved a tenancy agreement with Haliburton Huskies Inc. for the Junior A hockey team, including extending the municipal liquor licence to arena areas, and passed the related by-law. Council also approved internet/telephone and paper voting for the 2022 municipal election, and authorized several purchases and contracts, including a $113,774.05 crew cab truck and $32,600.50 in landfill cover plates. Several shore road allowance applications were deferred or referred for legal review. All recorded votes were carried unanimously, with no 'No' votes recorded.

• Approved tenancy agreement with Haliburton Huskies Inc. and extended municipal liquor licence to arena stands, viewing area, lobbies, and gymnasium (carried)
• Approved internet/telephone and paper voting methods for the 2022 municipal election (carried)
• Awarded RFP to Blue Mountain Chrysler for one 4x4 crew cab with snow plow and sander at $113,774.05 total (carried)
• Awarded tender to TS Manufacturing for steel cover plates at $32,600.50 total (carried)
• Approved emergency repairs to 2010 New Holland Tractor Backhoe by Iron Equipment at $9,741.91 total (carried)
• Approved extension of sand supply tender with Francis Thomas Contracting at $10.97/cubic yard (carried)
• Approved reimbursement of $16,200.00 in planning application fees for 16 Prentice St. to County of Haliburton (carried)
• Deferred shore road allowance application on Twelve Mile Lake (Roberts) pending policy amendments (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meets electronically on March 29, 2021 to consider two minor variance applications (PLMV2020058 and PLMV2020064) for properties on Black Lake and Gull Lake in the Geographic Township of Lutterworth. The remaining agenda items are procedural: approving the agenda, declaring conflicts of interest, new business, and scheduling the next meeting. No dollar amounts or specific requested variances are stated in the agenda text.

• Minor variance PLMV2020058 – Simkins & Gulkin, 1345 Martin's Trail, Part Lot 26 Concession 7, on Black Lake
• Minor variance PLMV2020064 – Morris, 1131 Lackies Lane, Part Lot 11 Concession 10, on Gull Lake
• Meeting held by teleconference (Meeting ID 968 4686 7481)

Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Cemetery Board

Minden Hills' Cemetery Board meets virtually on March 22, 2021. The agenda is short and largely procedural: the board will approve the agenda, handle declarations of pecuniary interest, and review its 2021 budget. No delegations are scheduled, and any recommendations to Council would follow the budget discussion.

• Review of the 2021 Cemetery Board budget
• No delegations scheduled
• Possible recommendations to Council
• Meeting held virtually with a live stream link

Committee of the Whole

Minden Hills Committee of the Whole held a public meeting on the 2021 Draft Budget, receiving public input before resuming its regular session. Council approved its payment of accounts, awarded several contracts for tennis court rehabilitation and recreation complex furniture, and moved forward on waste management and shore road allowance applications. Several items were received as information and referred to by-laws for approval.

• Public meeting held on the 2021 Draft Budget, adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
• Accounts approved for payment in the amount of $363,481.99
• Tennis Court Rehabilitation contract awarded to Workhorse Sports Installation Inc. for $33,720.63 plus HST
• Recreation Complex office and lobby furniture purchased from Staples Canada for $55,486.81 including HST
• Street sweeping rate extension approved with Glen's Sweeping at $147.90/hour, estimated $16,400.00 exclusive of HST

Minden Hills Regular Council

Minden Hills Council meets electronically on February 25, 2021 to continue 2021 budget deliberations and vote on routine business. Council will receive a presentation from the Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation seeking a letter of support for 2021 Ontario Trillium Foundation and Canadian Heritage funding applications, and will hold a closed session on staffing, a potential road allowance acquisition/disposition, and a legal opinion on a lease. Council is also set to pass several by-laws and approve accounts of $593,814.39.

• 2021 5th Draft Budget deliberations (Report #21-008 Treasury) with direction sought on required changes
• Award of RFP ADM 21-01 for Bob Lake Boat Launch Design to Tatham Engineering for $9,375.00 plus $1,218.75 HST, total $10,593.75
• Payment of accounts totaling $593,814.39
• Closed session on staffing plan, potential acquisition/disposition of a road allowance, and a legal opinion on a lease agreement
• By-laws to execute HCSA snowmobile trail agreements (Kendrick Lane and Fleming Trail) and a parking exemption agreement

Minden Hills Special Meeting of Council

Minden Hills Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate the 4th draft of the 2021 budget, which currently carries a 3.46% increase over the 2020 levy. Council will also consider waiving penalty and interest on outstanding taxes, water, sewer, and miscellaneous accounts for 2021 due to COVID-19, and a Community Services request for $18,209 in additional staffing to extend spring/summer facility hours. A closed session will address a staffing plan under labour relations. No final budget adoption is on the agenda; Council is being asked to give direction on changes.

• 2021 4th draft budget: total project costs of $9,777,855, with $4,768,195 proposed to be debentured for roads and landfill
• Residential municipal tax rate would rise from $3.73 to $3.83 per $1,000 of assessment (2.79% increase on a $300,000 home)
• Report #21-007: options to waive penalty and interest on outstanding taxes, water/sewer, and misc. receivables for 2021, estimated at $160,000 in lost revenue
• Report #21-08 Community Services: request to approve $18,209 for staffing to increase spring/summer facility operational hours
• Road resurfacing funded by Gas Tax and OCIF: Rice Road $17,096, Clear Lake Road $79,516, Brady Lake Road $80,848, Lochlin Road $63,091, Tom Bolton Road $27,618, Howland Junction Road $26,991

Minden Hills Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to approve its agenda, prior meeting minutes, and payment of accounts totaling $874,520.03. Council will receive monthly activity reports from waste, roads, economic development, community services, fire, building, and finance departments. A key item is Report #21-008 seeking pre-approval to change the 2021 hazardous waste event program and set rates from Buckham Transport & Brendar Environmental as a sole-source procurement. Council will also discuss appointments to emergency management roles and may enter closed session for three legal matters.

• Payment of accounts totaling $874,520.03
• Report #21-008: pre-approval for 2021 hazardous waste events and sole-source rates from Buckham Transport & Brendar Environmental
• Appointments of Community Emergency Management Coordinator, Alternate CEMC, Emergency Information Officer, and committee members (By-Laws 21-13 to 21-16)
• Report #21-005: November 30, 2020 Financial Update
• Closed session for three items under solicitor-client privilege (legal opinions/litigation claim)

Minden Hills Special Meeting of Council

Minden Hills Council holds a special electronic meeting on February 1, 2021, to receive several staff reports and pass by-laws. Items include a Scotch Line Landfill design report, an agreement with Highlands East for Glamorgan Transfer Station access, and a request to waive water/sewer fees at 12 Parkside Street and 194 Bobcaygeon Road. Council will also consider a contract change for the S.G. Nesbitt Community Centre and a 2021 interim tax levy by-law.

• Report #21-003 Scotch Line Landfill Design and Operations Report, with staff authorized to approve MECP-requested changes up to $10,000
• Agreement with Highlands East for access to the Glamorgan Transfer Station (By-law 21-07)
• Request to waive $1,780.68 water/sewer bill at 12 Parkside Street and a similar request at 194 Bobcaygeon Road
• Payment of waste management invoices: $11,862.87 to Francis Thomas Contracting and $9,552.12 to Flanagan and Sun
• Emergency repairs to 2013 Western Star Tandem Plow totaling $13,494.64 (Northern Mobile) and $19,294.06 (Liftlock City Freightliner)

Minden Hills Regular Council

Minden Hills Council meets electronically on January 28, 2021, with public meetings on two planning applications: a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at Highway 35 and County Road 21 (PLOZA2020049) to allow 30 residential dwelling units, and a Zoning By-law Amendment on Sumac Trail (PLZBA2020074). Council will also continue 2021 budget deliberations (3rd draft) across multiple departments, consider several waste management and roads reports, and vote on ten by-laws. A closed session will address staffing, legal, and personal matters.

• Public meeting on PLOZA2020049: redesignate Highway 35/County Road 21 lands from Service & Business to Residential and rezone from Highway Commercial (C1) to Residential Type Two Exception (R2-X) for 30 dwelling units in 15 duplex buildings
• Public meeting on PLZBA2020074: proposed Zoning By-law Amendment on Sumac Trail
• 2021 Budget deliberations (3rd draft) covering Treasury, Administration, Building/Bylaw/Planning, Community Services, EDDMO/Cultural Centre, Fire, Water Sewer, Roads, and WM
• Accounts payable of $3,239,760.72 to be approved for payment
• Waste Management invoices: Francis Thomas Contracting $11,862.87 total and Flanagan and Sun $9,552.12 total; emergency plow repairs totaling $13,494.64 (Northern Mobile) and $19,294.06 (Liftlock City Freightliner)

Public Meeting

Council held a statutory public meeting on application PLOZA2020049 to change the Official Plan and zoning of a Highway 35 property from Service and Business/Highway Commercial (C1) to Residential and Residential Type Two Exception (R2-X). The applicant, Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation with Tim Wells Construction, described 15 duplex buildings for 34 affordable two-bedroom units aimed at seniors and small families, with construction targeted for spring 2021. Township Planner Ian Clendening raised concerns including reduced parking, possible overflow parking into Rotary Park, fire access, and the loss of a commercially designated site; the applicant said outstanding staff comments could be handled at site plan approval. No decision was made — the meeting fulfilled the statutory public meeting process, and the Planner said additional comments would be compiled for Council at a future meeting.

• Public meeting held on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment PLOZA2020049 (Highway 35); no decision made
• Application would rezone from Service and Business to Residential, and from Highway Commercial (C1) to Residential Type Two Exception (R2-X)
• Proposal is for 30 medium density units in 15 duplex buildings per the Planner's report; applicant described 34 affordable units
• Applicant revised parking to 37 stalls (1.23 per unit), down from 40 stalls (1.3 per unit)
• Planner said additional comments will be compiled for Council's review at a future meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 9:34 AM

Public Meeting

Council held a public meeting to consider application PLZBA2020074 to remove Hazard Lands zoning from four properties to allow for future development. No decision was made during the meeting; the Planner will provide a future report on the impact of the rezoning.

• Tabled decision on PLZBA2020074 rezoning pending further report from Planning Department