North Stormont public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
North Stormont Council will hold a public meeting and vote on several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for the Countryside Acres subdivision, a new water and wastewater capacity allocation by-law, and a recreation arena policy. Council will also consider a petition for Rombough Road upgrades, a property transfer for $2.00, and a contract extension for crushed rock supply. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, staff reports, and correspondence.
- Public meeting and zoning by-law for Countryside Acres (Z-2024-14) removing holding provisions on residential lands in Finch (Crysler)
- By-law 97-2024 to repeal and replace water/wastewater capacity allocation by-law 10-2021
- Property transfer of 17721 Strathmore Road to Strathmore Community Centre for $2.00
- Extension of crushed rock and stone dust supply contract with A.L. Blair Construction Ltd. for 2025 with 2.0% increase
- Petition for upgrades to Rombough Road and delegation from residents
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two minor variance applications. One seeks to reduce the exterior side yard setback for a semi-detached home at 89 Villeneuve Street, Moose Creek, from 6.0 to 5.94 metres. The other seeks to increase the allowed number of model homes in Phase 1 of the Countryside Estates subdivision from 5% to 26% of lots, allowing up to 16 units. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Minor Variance A-2024-23 (G&E Reno): reduce exterior side yard setback from 6.0 to 5.94 metres at 89 Villeneuve Street, Moose Creek
- Minor Variance A-2024-24 (McBain Subdivision): increase model home allowance from 5% to 26% of lots in Phase 1, Countryside Estates subdivision, County Road 12, Crysler
- Proposed conditions for A-2024-24: variance applies only to Phase 1, max 16 model home units, side yard setbacks reduced to 1.2 metres for semi-detached and townhome models
- Public question period reserved for members of the public
- Adoption of minutes from October 31, 2024 meeting
Regular Meeting
Council will hear reports from the OPP and Habitat for Humanity, and vote on several items including a $30,000 transfer to the Finch Volbrath Park project, new by-laws for animal control and shelter services with the Township of Russell, and a street renaming. They will also discuss a motion calling for more provincial and federal infrastructure funding.
- Transfer $30,000 from Community Benefit Fund to Finch Volbrath Park Phase 1
- By-law 93-2024: Canine transport services agreement with Township of Russell
- By-law 94-2024: Animal shelter agreement with Township of Russell
- By-law 95-2024: Renaming Rue Richer Street in Riverview Subdivision
- No Parking signage on Second Street, Crysler from Queen Street to Fire Station
Special Meeting
This is a procedural special meeting of the Township of North Stormont council. The agenda contains only standard administrative items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The main action is the adoption of By-Law No. 92-2024, which ratifies and confirms all actions taken by council at this meeting.
- By-Law No. 92-2024 to ratify and confirm council's actions at the November 22, 2024 special meeting
- Closed session authorized for litigation, personal matters, and labour relations per Section 239 of the Municipal Act
Fire Services Committee
The North Stormont Fire Services Committee will consider supporting several 2025 budget requests for Council, including new emergency management software, a communication maintenance agreement, bunker gear, helmets, a generator, an office addition, wildland PPE, and a $100,000 transfer to reserves. The committee will also discuss a five-year retention and health and safety project, fleet updates, an organizational chart, and training status.
- Support $25,000/year for Emergency Management Software (First Due)
- Support 5-year Communication Maintenance Agreement at $11,500/year + 2.5% annual increase
- Support $22,000 for 8 bunker gear suits
- Support $15,000 for 20 helmets
- Support $100,000 transfer to reserves for new fleet vehicle
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council is deciding on a zoning amendment for vacant land on Seguin Road, approving a cost-sharing agreement for a new sanitary pumping station, and considering several subdivision-related items. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and by-laws, as well as a motion to support a rural road safety program.
- Zoning amendment Z-2024-11 (Kozlan) to rezone vacant land on Seguin Road from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception 31 (RU-31)
- Authorize cost-sharing agreement for Countryside Acres pumping station in the amount of $262,827 from reserves
- By-Law 90-2024 to assume public roads for Creekside Estates Phase 1
- Final acceptance of Creekside Estates Phase 1 works and release of securities to Jen-Sub Developments Inc. in the amount of $163,021.15
- Motion to support the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications: A-2024-20 (Gutknecht) to permit a mobile home with a new foundation and attached garage as a legal non-conforming use, A-2024-21 (Billingham) to allow a shipping container in an Agricultural zone, and A-2024-22 (Moose Creek Church) to permit a dwelling on a church property. The committee will receive planning reports and vote on draft decisions for each application.
- A-2024-20 (Gutknecht): Permission under Section 45(2) to recognize mobile home as legal non-conforming use in R1 zone at 4 Nelson Street
- A-2024-21 (Billingham): Relief from Section 3.32 to permit shipping container in Agricultural (AG) zone
- A-2024-22 (Moose Creek Church): Relief from Section 8.1(1) to allow dwelling on church property
- Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting
Regular Meeting
North Stormont Council will hear a presentation from 4 Roads Management on the 2024 budget and asset management, then vote on several staff recommendations. These include supporting draft plan extensions for two industrial subdivisions, discontinuing curbside Blue Box collection from ineligible sources starting January 1, 2025, and accepting the third quarter variance report. Council will also consider motions to donate $500 to the C.C.S. Food Bank and commit $100,000 over five years to the Maxville Manor redevelopment project.
- Motion to donate $500 to C.C.S. Food Bank for 2024 Christmas Basket operations
- Motion to commit $100,000 over five years ($20,000/year) to Maxville Manor Redevelopment Project
- Staff recommendation to discontinue curbside Blue Box collection from ineligible sources as of January 1, 2025
- Staff recommendation to support draft plan approval extensions for Lafleche Industrial Subdivision (SDG File 01-NS-S-2007) and Jen-Sub Development Inc. Subdivision (SDG File 01-NS-S-2021)
- By-Law No. 86-2024 (Tangible Capital Asset Policy) and By-Law No. 87-2024 (Reserve Funds Policy) for adoption
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets October 8, 2024 to hear a funding request from the Maxville Manor Redevelopment Committee and to consider several by-laws. Council will vote on third and final readings for the Brisson and Dillabough municipal drain by-laws, a zoning amendment for agricultural uses, and a new procedural by-law. Other items include a $2,000 tree planting partnership contribution and a service agreement with the Township of Russell for animal control.
- Maxville Manor Redevelopment Committee delegation requesting funding for long-term care redevelopment
- By-Law No. 76-2024 — Brisson Municipal Drain third and final reading
- By-Law No. 77-2024 — Dillabough Municipal Drain third and final reading
- By-Law No. 82-2024 — amend Zoning By-Law No. 08-2014 for on-farm diversified uses and Agricultural/Rural zones
- By-Law No. 83-2024 — repeal and replace By-Law No. 50-2023 Council Procedures
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council is holding a special meeting on October 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The published agenda contains only procedural items: opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, and moving into a closed session. The closed session cites four reasons under Section 239 of the Municipal Act: negotiations, a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition, confidential commercial/financial information, and personal matters about an identifiable individual. After the closed session, council is to consider By-Law No. 81-2024, a routine by-law ratifying and confirming council's actions at this meeting. No substantive decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text provided.
- Closed session under Section 239 for negotiations, land acquisition/disposition, confidential commercial/financial information, and personal matters
- By-Law No. 81-2024 to ratify and confirm Council's actions at the October 2, 2024 special meeting
- No delegations, staff reports, or municipal by-laws listed on the public agenda
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets September 24, 2024 to consider a new procurement by-law, a draft procedural by-law, and amendments to water/wastewater capacity allocation rules. Council will also decide on sidewalk requirements for the Countryside Acres subdivision in Crysler and a funding shift for the Moose Creek lagoon expansion. Several items are for information or correspondence only.
- By-Law No. 79-2024 to repeal and replace By-Law No. 38-2017 regulating procurement of goods and services
- Draft procedural by-law to repeal By-Law 50-2023
- Staff directed to prepare amendment to Allocation of Water and Wastewater Capacity By-law 10-2021 to allow capacity transfers between related parties
- Clearance of Condition 22 (pedestrian plan) for Phase 1 of Countryside Acres subdivision in Crysler; developer proposes no sidewalks
- Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund: shift $90,000 from Phases I and II to Phase V (Moose Creek lagoon expansion); total estimated fee structure $593,000
Committee of Adjustment
The Township of North Stormont Committee of Adjustment meets on September 24, 2024, to hold public hearings and decide two minor variance applications. File A-2024-18 (Kpata) seeks to allow an already-installed pool at 94 Villeneuve Street that sits closer to property lines than the required 2 m. File A-2024-19 (Delhey) seeks to allow an accessory dwelling unit above a contractor's shop at 18 Labrosse Street, reducing the required railway setback from 30 m to 6 m. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 31, 2024 minutes and a public question period.
- Minor variance A-2024-18 (Kpata), 94 Villeneuve Street: reduce pool interior side yard setback from 2 m to 1 m and rear yard setback from 2 m to 1.5 m
- Minor variance A-2024-19 (Delhey), 18 Labrosse Street: reduce railway setback from 30 m to 6 m to allow an accessory dwelling unit above a contractor's shop
- A-2024-19 file includes a Railway Noise and Vibration Study and a planning rationale by J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
- Public question period reserved for members of the public
- Adoption of minutes from the July 31, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is holding a special meeting to consider engineer's reports from Shade Group Inc. on relocating sections of the Brisson and Dillabough municipal drains as "minor improvements" under Section 78(5) of the Drainage Act. Council will hear a presentation from Monica Shade, P.Eng., and may provisionally adopt By-Law No. 76-2024 (Brisson) and By-Law No. 77-2024 (Dillabough) on first and second reading. The Brisson drain relocation was requested by Bretzler Farms Ltd. on April 26, 2024, to straighten an irregular path severing about two acres of farmland; the Dillabough drain realignment is also on the agenda. A confirming By-Law No. 78-2024 would ratify council's actions.
- By-Law No. 76-2024: provisional adoption of Brisson Municipal Drain minor improvement under Section 78(5) of the Drainage Act
- By-Law No. 77-2024: provisional adoption of Dillabough Municipal Drain minor improvement under Section 78(5)
- Presentation by Monica Shade, P.Eng. of Shade Group Inc. on the Brisson and Dillabough drain realignments
- Brisson drain relocation requested by Bretzler Farms Ltd. to straighten a path severing approximately two acres of farmland
- By-Law No. 78-2024: confirming by-law to ratify council's actions at the September 17, 2024 special meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing several planning and finance items at its September 17, 2024 meeting. Topics include a presentation on development charges, proposed zoning rules for shipping containers, a revised procurement policy, an animal shelter services agreement, tax arrears and tax sale properties, and draft changes to the Council procedural by-law. Most items are for discussion; the procurement policy would be formally approved by by-law at a future date.
- Development charges presentation by SDG Counties Planning Department
- Proposed zoning rules for shipping containers, including allowing up to two as accessory buildings in Agricultural, Rural, Highway Commercial, Mineral Extraction, or Waste Management zones
- Procurement Policy revision (FIN2024-18) to be approved by by-law later, with reduced approval thresholds and removal of mandatory newspaper advertising
- Animal Shelter Services Agreement (pages 96-107)
- Tax arrears and tax sale properties discussion
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Council will receive two delegations: a presentation on the North Stormont Water and Wastewater Master Plan by Trevor Kealey of RV Anderson, and a presentation on Backyard Hens by Al Dam of the Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Council will also receive monthly staff reports, consider a revised 2024 Procurement Policy, and receive correspondence including the 2024-2025 Moose Creek Drinking Water System Inspection Report.
- Delegation: Trevor Kealey, RV Anderson — North Stormont Water and Wastewater Master Plan presentation
- Delegation: Al Dam, Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs — Backyard Hens presentation
- Finance Report FIN 2024-18: 2024 Revised Procurement Policy, to be approved formally by By-Law at a future date
- Correspondence: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks — 2024-2025 Moose Creek Drinking Water System Inspection Report
- By-Law No. 75-2024 to ratify Council's actions at the September 10, 2024 regular meeting
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont posted an agenda for a special meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers, but the document is marked CANCELLED. The agenda items are procedural: opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, disclosures, and a closed session under Section 239(c) concerning a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. It also lists By-Law No. 73-2024, a routine by-law to ratify and confirm Council's actions, though the attached text references ratifying June 25. Because the meeting was cancelled, the agenda does not establish that any of these items were decided.
- Meeting marked CANCELLED; no decisions are recorded in this agenda
- Closed session proposed under Section 239(c) for a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- By-Law No. 73-2024 listed to ratify and confirm Council's actions at the August 26, 2024 special meeting
- By-Law attachment text refers to ratifying June 25, while the agenda references August 26, 2024
Fire Services Committee
The Fire Services Committee of the Township of North Stormont meets Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The main item is a recommendation to Council to approve a welding repair for the 2015 Eastway International Model 7400SBA tanker at Station 4 in Moose Creek, using a private contractor at approximately $5,000.00. The committee will also approve its May 16, 2024 minutes and discuss service awards. The report notes the repair would not come with a warranty, and remounting alternatives were estimated at $236,000.00 to $275,373.00.
- Recommendation to Council to approve welding repair of the Station 4 Moose Creek Tanker by a private contractor (Contractor B) at approximately $5,000.00, with a potential variance of +/- $2,000.00
- Contractor A quoted $15,820.00 including taxes but could not guarantee repair durability
- Remounting cost estimates: $275,373.00 from a fire industry expert and $236,000.00 from a private contractor expert
- The recommended repair would not come with a warranty
- Approval of minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting; new business includes service awards
Regular Meeting
North Stormont Council meets August 20, 2024 to receive an Integrity Commissioner report finding Councillor Adrian Bugelli breached the Code of Conduct at the September 30, 2023 Moose Creek Recreational Hall grand opening, and to decide whether to suspend his remuneration for 30 days. Council will also receive the 2023 draft financial statements from auditor Welch LLP, approve several drain and paving items, and consider funding commitments for the Berwick School renovation and the Moose Creek water treatment expansion.
- Integrity Commissioner report (July 18, 2024) on complaints against Councillor Adrian Bugelli; proposed sanction suspends his remuneration for 30 days and makes the report public
- Draft 2023 financial statements presented by Ken Fraser of external auditor Welch LLP
- RFQ-PW-006-2024 Finch-Roxborough Boundary Road paving awarded to Blair Asphalt Products at $74,458.44 plus HST (total project cost $82,731.60)
- Budget 2025 pre-approval: $40,000 contingent on grant approval and $20,784 preapproved for fire protection
- Housing-Enabling Water System Fund: $1,766,311.99 municipal commitment for Moose Creek water treatment expansion; By-Law No. 71-2024 authorizes the agreement
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont held a public meeting on August 20, 2024 to present a review of permitted agricultural and agricultural-related uses in Zoning By-law 08-2014. A consultant planner from SDG Counties, Peter Young, presented background on proposed changes to the Agriculture Zone, including new definitions and permitting agricultural processing establishments, on-farm diversified uses, and agri-tourism. The meeting was an open forum for public questions and comments; the agenda states a decision will be made at a later date. Council also considered By-Law No. 68-2024 to ratify its actions at the meeting.
- Presentation by consultant planner Peter Young on changes to the Agriculture Zone in Zoning By-law 08-2014
- Proposal to permit agricultural processing establishments, on-farm diversified uses, and agri-tourism in the Agricultural Zone
- Other uses such as Agricultural Industrial Establishment and Agricultural Service Establishment could be permitted through site-specific exemption
- SD&G Milk Transport requested the review to expand at 2165 Dewar Road without a site-specific rezoning
- By-Law No. 68-2024 to ratify Council's actions at the August 20, 2024 zoning meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Township of North Stormont Committee of Adjustment meets July 31, 2024 to hold a public hearing on Minor Variance Application A-2024-17 (G&E Reno). The application seeks to reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 m to 6.09 m and the landscaped buffer from 3 m to 0.74 m to allow a proposed 3-unit, 1-storey commercial building (331.71 m2) at 12 Charles St, Crysler. The agenda also includes approval of the July 4, 2024 minutes and a public question period. The draft decision included in the agenda would approve the application.
- Minor Variance A-2024-17 (G&E Reno): reduce front yard setback from 7.5 m to 6.09 m
- Minor Variance A-2024-17: reduce landscaped buffer from 3 m to 0.74 m
- Proposed 3-unit, 1-storey commercial building, area 331.71 m2, at 12 Charles St, Crysler
- Property zoned General Commercial (CG), designated Commercial District in SDG Official Plan
- Public question period reserved for members of the public
Court of Revision
The Township of North Stormont's Court of Revision is scheduled to meet Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, with a Zoom option. The agenda covers opening the meeting, introducing the committee, appointing a chair, adopting the agenda, and any disclosures of pecuniary interest. Under new business, the agenda states there were no appeals as of Friday, July 12, 2024, and it leaves room for last-minute appeal requests; a closed session is also listed.
- No appeals filed as of Friday, July 12, 2024
- Committee to appoint a chair for the Court of Revision
- Agenda adoption and disclosure of pecuniary interest items
- Closed session listed on the agenda
- Meeting open to the public via Zoom (webinar ID 865 0745 0582)
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets July 16, 2024 to decide on a range of items, including awarding a $325,228.80 contract for backup generators at water plants, a zoning amendment on Second Street in Crysler, and new charitable donations and debt management policies. Council will also consider directing staff to prepare a by-law permitting backyard hens and a resolution urging the province to address physician shortages. Several items are procedural, such as adopting minutes and receiving reports.
- Award of RFQ-PW-004-2024 for backup generators at water plants to Delhey Electric LTD. for $325,228.80 plus HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment 62-2024 (G&E Reno) to change zoning of vacant lands on Second Street, Crysler from Institutional, Residential First Density, and Hazard Zone to Residential Fourth Density and Hazard Zone special exceptions
- By-law 63-2024 to adopt a Charitable Donations Policy (FIN 012-2024)
- By-law 64-2024 to adopt a Debt Management Policy (FIN 014-2024)
- Direction to staff to prepare a by-law to permit backyard hens based on a June 23, 2024 report
Committee of Adjustment
The North Stormont Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss and decide on three minor variance applications. These applications involve requests for relief from specific zoning by-law setbacks regarding yard distances, livestock facility separations, and extractive resource designations.
- A-2024-14 (Anthony): Request to reduce rear yard setbacks from 12m to 6m and side yard setbacks from 12m to 8.8m
- A-2024-15 (Bourbonnais): Request to reduce livestock facility separation from 173m to 100m
- A-2024-16 (Schuermann): Request to reduce setback from a Licensed Pit Boundary from 150m to 130m
Agricultural Committee
The Agricultural Committee is reviewing the Township's Zoning By-law to increase flexibility for on-farm businesses like wineries and bakeries. The meeting also addressed updates on wetland mapping, backyard hens, and the committee's own terms of reference.
- Proposed review of permitted agricultural and agriculture-related uses in the Zoning By-law
- Discussion on backyard hens in North Stormont
- Update on paused consultation regarding updated wetland mapping
- Review of Agricultural Committee Terms of Reference
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider a $1,418,784 contract for township office renovations at 57 Cockburn Street. The meeting also includes discussions on road widening, backyard hen by-laws, and approving infrastructure loans for fire and recreation halls.
- Township office renovation contract with Maylan Group Inc. for $1,418,784 + HST
- Concession 11-12 Road shoulder paving for $75,000
- By-Law 54-2024: $885,000 infrastructure loan for Crysler Fire Hall
- By-Law 55-2024: $1,270,000 infrastructure loan for Moose Creek Recreation Hall
- Upgrading village yield signs to stop signs for approximately $1,100
Special Meeting
The Township is reviewing a proposal to relocate a portion of the Ouderkirk Municipal Drain to resolve a landlocked 5-acre parcel on Lot 18, Concession 3. The meeting includes a presentation by Shade Group Inc. and a decision on whether to provisionally adopt the Engineer's Report via By-Law No. 51-2024.
- Presentation by Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. regarding Ouderkirk Drain
- By-Law No. 51-2024 for Ouderkirk Drain realignment
- Proposed relocation of drain through unopened road allowance between Lots 18 and 19
- By-Law No. 52-2024 to ratify Council actions from the special meeting
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Council will hold a public meeting to review rezoning requests for two properties in the Township of North Stormont. One application involves rezoning land in Roxborough to permit existing buildings and prohibit residential use, while the other proposes a mixed-use redevelopment in Moose Creek.
- Zoning Amendment Z-2024-05 (MacMillan): Rezoning Part Lot 31, Concession 6 from Mineral Aggregate (MA) to Rural (RU) and Rural (RU) to Rural-Special Exception 30 (RU-30)
- Zoning Amendment Z-2024-06 (30 Labrosse): Rezoning 30 Labrosse Street from General Commercial (CG) to Residential Second Density (R2) and General Commercial-Special Exception 19 (CG-19)
- Proposed redevelopment of 30 Labrosse Street to include four semi-detached dwellings and a mini-warehouse/public storage facility
- Ratification of By-Law No. 53-2024
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider a lease agreement with Xplore Fibre L.P. for equipment on William Street in Finch. They will also discuss a resolution requesting the Province to amend Blue Box regulations regarding recycling costs.
- By-Law No. 48-2024: Xplore Fibre L.P. ground site lease agreement on William Street, Finch
- Request to pave Avonmore Firehall and Ambulance parking lot up to $25,000
- By-Law No. 49-2024: Appointment of Deputy Fire Chiefs
- Appointment of two public members to the Agricultural Committee
- Resolution requesting Province to amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider several municipal by-laws, including a service agreement for hazardous waste disposal and assessments for drain maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments and fire department appointments.
- By-Law 42-2024: Hazardous waste disposal agreement with North Dundas for $1,021.00 per year
- By-Law 43-2024: Assessment of maintenance costs for various drains (Schedules A to Q)
- By-Law 44-2024: Appointment of Deputy Fire Chiefs
- By-Law 45-2024: Removal of holding zone for Creekside Subdivision
- Petition to upgrade Concession 1-2 Road
Committee of Adjustment
The North Stormont Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications. The committee will review proposed changes to yard setbacks and driveway/parking area coverage for several properties.
- A-2024-10 (Shane): Proposed side yard setback of 5.3m and front yard setback of 11.9m
- A-2024-11 (G+J Yelle): Proposed side yard setback of 4.9m
- A-2024-12 (Mills): Proposed driveway/parking frontage of 55% and front yard coverage of 57.5%
- A-2024-13 (Mills): Proposed driveway/parking frontage of 55% and front yard coverage of 57.5%
Fire Services Committee
The committee is reviewing appointments for Deputy Fire Chiefs and an Acting Deputy Fire Chief. Members are also discussing updates to the Open Air By-Law and firefighter certification requirements.
- Recommendation to appoint Todd Bayly as Deputy Chief
- Draft by-law for the appointment of an Acting Deputy Fire Chief
- Proposed changes to Open Air By-Law No. 53-2018
- Discussion of firefighter certification standards under O.Reg 343/22
- Review of 2023 annual report including 113 total calls
Regular Meeting
The Council will review several municipal by-laws and staff reports. Key discussions include awarding renovation contracts for the Township Office and adopting a revised Property Tax Collection Policy.
- Township Office renovations: Electrical contract to Atel Electric for $241,000.00 plus HST
- Township Office renovations: HVAC contract to Atel Air - Arthur Thom Electric Ltd. for $249,900.00 plus HST
- Township Office renovations: Carpentry contract to Dale Coleman Construction Ltd. at $98.50/hour plus HST
- By-Law No. 38-2024: Adoption of a revised Property Tax Collection Policy
- Relocation requests for Dillabough and Brisson Municipal Drains
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to consider a minor variance application for a secondary detached dwelling. The proposal seeks to reduce the required minimum floor area for secondary dwellings in an agricultural zone from 75 square metres to 47 square metres.
- Minor Variance Application A-2024-09 (Burgi) for 17234 McNeil Road, Maxville
- Approval to reduce secondary dwelling floor area from 75 m2 to 47 m2
- Review of April 2, 2024, meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Council will review several staff reports, including new policies for cash handling and property tax collection. Key decisions include awarding paving contracts and discussing hazardous waste agreements with neighboring townships.
- Awarding Hot Mix Paving contract to GIP Paving Inc. for $733,585.00 plus HST
- Awarding Surface Treatment tender to Miller Paving Ltd. for $350,392.00 plus HST
- Adoption of By-Law No. 32-2024 for a Temporary Patio Extension Policy
- Adoption of By-Law No. 33-2024 for a revised Cash Handling Policy
- Proposed agreement to allow residents to use North Dundas and North Glengarry hazardous waste depots
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider several municipal by-laws, including the adoption of 2024 tax rates and a new fees and charges by-law. Discussion items include a request from Xplore Inc. for land use in Finch and the potential sale of Lafleche Industrial Park roads to GFL Environmental Inc.
- By-Law No. 30-2024: Adoption of 2024 tax rates
- By-Law No. 29-2024: Establishment of fees and charges for municipal services
- By-Law No. 28-2024: Council remuneration and expense allowances
- Proposal to reduce pre-servicing agreement security requirements to $50,000
- Conveyance of Lafleche Industrial Park roads to GFL Environmental Inc. for $1.00
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing several minor variance applications regarding building setbacks and lot dimensions. These include requests for a detached garage in Crysler and several residential developments in Finch.
- A-2024-04 (Paquette): Variance for a detached garage with reduced side and rear setbacks
- A-2024-05 (Mills): Variance for a semi-detached dwelling with 1.25m side setbacks
- A-2024-06 (Mills): Variance for 0.25m side setback for concrete steps
- A-2024-07 (Mills): Variance for a semi-detached dwelling with 1.25m side setbacks
- A-2024-08 (Mills): Variance for 6.0m frontage and 4.23m rear setback
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is reviewing a zoning amendment for a vacant lot on Nevada Street to allow for a semi-detached home. Council will also review drinking water inspection reports for Crysler and Moose Creek and discuss a new process for temporary patio extensions.
- Zoning Amendment Z-2024-04 (Brabant) for Nevada Street, Moose Creek
- 2023-2024 Crysler Drinking Water System Inspection Report
- 2023-2024 Moose Creek Drinking Water System Inspection Report
- By-Law No. 25-2024: Strategic Asset Management Policy
- By-Law No. 26-2024: Amending Zoning By-Law 08-2014 (Brabant)
Regular Meeting
The Council will meet to adopt the 2024 operating and capital budget of $3,614,211.00 and establish new water and wastewater rates. Other key items include approving an internet fiber installation request and several reserve fund transfers.
- Adoption of 2024 Operating and Capital Budget ($3,614,211.00)
- Imposition of 2024 Water and Wastewater rates
- Support for Xplore Inc. internet fiber installation in Finch
- Approval of various reserve fund transfers totaling over $400,000
- Decision on lot creation request for 17145 Gravel Hill Road
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment application for G&E Reno Construction. The proposal seeks to rezone lands at Part of Block T, Plan 12 in the former Township of Finch to permit an apartment building. No decision will be made during this meeting.
- Zoning Application Z-2024-03 (G&E Reno) for an apartment building with up to 9 units
- Proposed rezoning from Institutional (IN) and Residential First Density (R1) to Residential Fourth Density – Special Exception 3 (R4-3)
- Proposed reduction of parking spaces from 14 to 11
- Proposed reduction of interior side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.5 m
- Proposed reduction of landscape buffer from 3 metres to 0.3 metres
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont will hold a special meeting on March 5, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session regarding personal matters, labour relations, and litigation, as well as the ratification of Council actions through By-Law No. 19-2024.
- Ratification of Council actions via By-Law No. 19-2024
- Closed session regarding personal matters, labour relations, and litigation
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment granted a minor variance for Kenton Coleman to allow secondary unit entrances on the front wall of a proposed building. The project involves a 4-unit apartment building located at 16394 Centennial Drive in Avonmore. The Committee also appointed Anmol Burmy as the new Secretary-Treasurer.
- Minor Variance A-2024-03 (Coleman): relief from Zoning By-law No. 08-2014 to allow front-wall entrances for secondary units
- Appointment of Anmol Burmy as Secretary-Treasurer
- Approval of January 29, 2024, meeting minutes
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is reviewing its first draft budget for 2024, which includes $13.3 million in total gross expenditures. The meeting includes departmental overviews covering water, fire services, public works, and recreation. Council will discuss the proposed 5.94% residential property tax rate increase and various capital project funding strategies.
- 5.94% increase in residential property tax rate
- $3,696,275 total Township taxation levy
- $1,000,000 allocation for new administration office building
- $1,106,434 estimated cost for Finch Roxborough Boundary Road project
- 5.7% proposed rate increase for water and wastewater
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing several property sales, including a $50,000 sale of Second Street in Crysler. They are also considering a proposal to extend Cornwall-Roxborough Boundary Road and initiating a review of agricultural zoning uses.
- Sale of Second Street in Crysler for $50,000.00
- Conveyance of Lafleche Industrial Park roads to GFL for $1.00
- Proposal to extend Cornwall-Roxborough Boundary Road East at homeowner cost
- Review of permitted agricultural and agricultural-related uses in the Zoning By-law
- Approval of Moose Creek wastewater treatment system Environmental Assessment proposal
Regular Meeting
The Council will discuss several municipal by-laws, including updates to human resource and property tax collection policies. The meeting also includes reports on drinking water inspections and a request for additional construction financing.
- Approval of increased fees and charges under By-Law No. 52-2023
- Additional $25,000.00 for Crysler Station construction financing (air compressor system)
- By-Law No. 03-2024: Lease agreement with Orthophonie JT Speech Therapy at Moose Creek Recreation Centre
- By-Law No. 07-2024: Repeal and replace Human Resource Policy
- By-Law No. 08-2024: Amendment to Property Tax Collection Policy
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two minor variance applications. One involves severing 1.2 acres of land for grain bin use, and the other seeks to reduce setbacks for a new residential dwelling near an existing barn and manure lagoon.
- A-2024-01 (Leduc): Severance of 4856.2 square metres (1.2 acres) from an agricultural zone
- A-2024-01 (Leduc): Request for 3.5 metre interior side yard setback instead of 12 metres
- A-2024-02 (Van Loon): Reduction of MDS I setback from 216 metres to 100 metres from a livestock barn
- A-2024-02 (Van Loon): Reduction of MDS I setback from 333 metres to 95 metres from a manure lagoon
Fire Services Committee
The committee is considering several capital projects for the 2024 budget, including new gear, equipment, and station upgrades. They are also reviewing the 2024 salary scale and a fleet assessment regarding vehicle replacement dates.
- Proposed $194,400 capital budget including $60,000 for E-Tools Extrication at Station 3 (Avonmore)
- Proposed $50,000 for an air compressor and equipment
- Proposed $20,000 for gear for all stations
- Proposed $16,000 for a generator at Station 4 (Moose Creek)
- Review of 2024 Salary Scale and annual COLA increases
Agricultural Committee
The Agricultural Committee is considering a recommendation to Council to review permitted agricultural and agriculture-related uses in the Township's Zoning By-law. The meeting also includes a presentation on a $1.5 million provincial initiative to increase deadstock capacity.
- Proposed review of permitted agricultural and agriculture-related uses in the Zoning By-law
- Presentation on the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative ($1.5 million provincial investment)
- Discussion regarding SD&G Milk Transport's request for zoning updates
- Review of Open Air By-Law 53-2018
- Discussion on single-use agricultural plastic disposal
Regular Meeting
The Council will review the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and consider amendments to the Employment Standards Policy. The meeting also includes the passage of a temporary borrowing by-law and receipt of various monthly staff reports.
- Approval of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
- By-Law 01-2024 regarding temporary borrowing
- Amendments to Human Resources Employment Standards Policy
- Review of the 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report
- Receipt of monthly reports for Arena, Fire, Finance, and Public Works