Cramahe public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Cramahe Township Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive reports from advisory committees, and consider several resolutions. Council will approve three zoning by‑law amendments (123 King Street East and 767 Mount Pleasant Road) and a new speed‑limit by‑law. The council will also receive and approve the 2025 Budget Schedule and authorize a boundary road agreement with the Municipality of Brighton.

• By‑law 2024‑62 – amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑Law for 123 King Street East
• By‑law 2024‑65 – new Rate of Speed By‑law replacing By‑law 2020‑26
• By‑law 2024‑68 – amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for 767 Mount Pleasant Road
• Approval of the 2025 Budget Schedule (FIN‑09‑24) and Schedule A
• Authorization of a Boundary Road Agreement with the Municipality of Brighton (PW‑TRANSPORTATION‑07‑24)

Council approved several by-laws including zoning amendments for 123 King Street East and 767 Mount Pleasant Road, and a new speed limit by-law. They also approved funding for Morganston Road intersection improvements, authorized a boundary road agreement with Brighton, and directed staff to report on forced roads. A resolution requesting provincial and federal redistribution of land transfer tax and GST to municipalities was carried.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 123 King Street East (BL-2024-62)
• Approved speed limit by-law repealing By-law 2020-26 (BL-2024-65)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 767 Mount Pleasant Road (BL-2024-68)
• Approved funding for Morganston Road intersection improvements and County involvement
• Authorized staff to execute Boundary Road Agreement with Municipality of Brighton
• Directed staff to report on number of forced roads and options
• Approved 2025 Budget Schedule with January 29th start
• Requested provincial/federal redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities

Council Information Package

The Township of Cramahe Council will review resolutions from other municipalities regarding homelessness, land transfer tax, and rural road safety. The meeting is for information only and has no scheduled decisions.

• AMO Policy Update on Homelessness Encampments Legislation
• Resolution requesting resignation of M.P.P. of Algoma-Manitoulin
• Resolution regarding Increase to Tile Drain Loan Limit
• Resolution supporting improvements to Catch and Release Program
• Resolution supporting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council will review public comments and correspondence, including a report from the Lower Trent Conservation Board and a Cramahe construction report. It will also be briefed on several resolutions from other municipalities, such as a request to amend the Ontario Building Code, calls to update the Municipal Elections Act, and proposals for an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program. No items are slated for a vote at this meeting.

• Lower Trent Conservation Board – public comments attached
• Cramahe Construction Report – public comments attached
• Township of Papineau‑Cameron resolution requesting amendment to the Ontario Building Code
• Calls for the province to update the Municipal Elections Act (multiple municipalities)
• Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (multiple municipalities)

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe will hold a statutory public meeting to review three Planning Act zoning by-law amendment applications. One proposal (D14-BYK-15-24) seeks to rezone vacant land at Concession 2 Part Lot 30 on Elgin Street from Residential to Industrial for a private business. Another (D14-GEE-16-24) aims to bring a severed lot at Concession 7 Part Lot 22 on Parsons Road into zoning compliance, and a third (D14-CRM-17-24) is a housekeeping amendment to correct an administrative error affecting 767 Mount Pleasant Road and adjacent property.

• D14-BYK-15-24: Rezoning of Concession 2 Part Lot 30 (vacant) at Elgin Street from Residential to Industrial
• D14-GEE-16-24: Zoning amendment for Concession 7 Part Lot 22 (vacant) at Parsons Road to achieve compliance for a severed lot
• D14-CRM-17-24: House‑keeping amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑Law for 767 Mount Pleasant Road and neighboring vacant lot
• Agency comments received: County of Northumberland, Lower Trent Conservation, Public Works, Chief Building Official, and others; no public comments submitted
• All three items are being considered under Section 34 of the Planning Act at the public meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Cramahe Township Committee of the Whole will consider a discussion on the West Northumberland Doctor Recruitment Committee, led by Mayor Martin. Councillor Schriver will move a motion under section 24.9 of Procedural By‑law 2021‑91 to consider matters previously deferred. The committee will also receive reports and make recommendations on the Castleton Cenotaph restoration grant, intersection improvements on Morganston Road, and a military exercise on township land.

• West Northumberland Doctor Recruitment Committee discussion (Mayor Martin to speak)
• Procedural By‑law motion to consider matters previously deferred (Councillor Schriver)
• Recommendation to prepare a Veterans Affairs of Canada grant for Castleton Cenotaph restoration
• Approval of funding for intersection improvements on Morganston Road (County Rd 25/27)
• Council support for the Trillium Venture 25 military exercise on township land

Healthcare Needs Committee

The Township of Cramahe Healthcare Needs Committee will confirm the agenda, approve minutes from November 18, 2024, and discuss inventory analysis and public consultation development.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on inventory analysis and network resources
• Discussion on survey and public consultation development

Committee of Adjustment

The Cramahe Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two development applications: D10-ARC-04-24 for a severance and transfer of Carr Cemetery land at 312 Begg Road, and D10-WIL-15-24 for a lot on Concession 7, Part of Lot 21 (Pinewood School Road). Planning staff will present reports and review comments from agencies and the public. The committee will consider motions to approve each application with conditions, including payment of taxes, a $1,100 cash‑in‑lieu parkland fee for the Pinewood School Road lot, rezoning, and submission of reference plans and deeds. Routine items such as adoption of minutes and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Application D10-ARC-04-24 – severance and transfer of Carr Cemetery land at 312 Begg Road; recommended approval with conditions (taxes paid, reference plan filed, rezoning, deed submission, cemetery land transferred at no cost).
• Application D10-WIL-15-24 – lot on Concession 7, Part of Lot 21 (Pinewood School Road); recommended approval with conditions (taxes paid, $1,100 cash‑in‑lieu parkland fee, reference plan filed, rezoning, deed submission).
• Adoption of minutes from the October 22, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
• Public comments and traditional territory acknowledgment at the start of the meeting.
• Adjournment of the meeting.

Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe Council will vote on six amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for properties on Pinewood School Road, Penryn Road, Townline Road, and King Street East. The council will also approve $60,000 funding from the Road Construction Reserve for storm‑sewer pipe replacement. Additional items include adoption of previous meeting minutes, receipt of a delegation from the Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland, and authorization of repairs to municipal signage.

• Approval of six zoning by‑law amendments for properties on Pinewood School Road, Penryn Road, Townline Road, and King Street East
• Funding of $60,000 from the Road Construction Reserve for storm‑sewer pipe replacement
• Authorization of immediate repair and stabilization of Cramahe signs on County Road 22 and County Road 25
• Receipt of a delegation from the Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland for information

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 21, 2024. It will discuss information items including several upcoming events: Skate with Santa on December 21, 2024; Christmas Parade Float on November 23, 2024; Festival of Trees on November 22‑23, 2024; and a Pet Parade on December 1, 2024, as well as an ESSP update. The meeting will end with confirmation of the next meeting and adjournment.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve October 21, 2024 minutes
• Discuss Skate with Santa event – Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 am‑10:00 am
• Discuss Christmas Parade Float – Nov 23, 2024
• Discuss Festival of Trees – Nov 22‑23, 2024

Healthcare Needs Committee

The Healthcare Needs Committee will appoint a chair and vice‑chair, receive two informational packages, and discuss the West Northumberland Physician Recruitment Board 2025 funding request and the final physician recruitment strategy. Members will also examine current healthcare gaps in Cramahe and outline three achievable goals and a data‑collection plan.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair for the Healthcare Needs Committee
• Receipt of items 7.1 (Terms of Reference) and 7.2 (Funding request and recruitment strategy) for information
• Review of the West Northumberland Physician Recruitment Board 2025 funding request
• Review of the Final Physician Recruitment Strategy dated September 26
• Discussion of existing healthcare gaps, goals, and community data‑collection methods

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Council will receive and review a series of correspondence and public comments. Items include letters of support from community groups, a road‑safety program proposal, and a ministerial letter about the 2025 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. The agenda also lists support resolutions submitted by other municipalities on road safety, police funding, green‑roads pilots and assessment‑cycle issues. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information only.

• Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland – Letter of Support (CFCSN Letter of Support.pdf)
• Ontario Good Roads Association – Letter regarding establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program.pdf)
• Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy – Letter on the 2025 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (2025 OMPF - Letter to Heads of Council.pdf)
• Support resolutions from other municipalities on road‑safety, OPP funding, green‑roads pilot and assessment‑cycle matters (e.g., Town of the Blue Mountains, Township of Larder Lake, Town of Petawawa, Township of Whitewater Region, Town of Wasaga Beach, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Georgian Bay, Town of Aurora)
• Cramahe Building Department – October Construction Report (10. October 2024.pdf)

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council will receive public comments and documents from the Lower Trent Conservation Board, Enbridge Gas, and MPP David Piccini. It will also consider a series of support resolutions submitted by the County of Northumberland, the Municipality of St.-Charles, and the Township of Clearview. No decisions or votes are listed in this information package.

• Lower Trent Conservation Board – September 9, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Enbridge Gas – 2025 Federal Carbon Pricing Program (FCPP) application
• MPP David Piccini – Letter on potential future of firefighter training in Northumberland County
• County of Northumberland – Support resolution for Public Sector Salary Disclosure
• County of Northumberland – Support resolution for Canada Community‑Building Fund

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on signage and business recognition. The committee is also preparing budget requests for issue papers under the Planning & Development budget.

• Update on Cramahe Signage Report provided November 5, 2024
• Post-event discussion regarding Business Recognition Awards
• Status update on the business list
• Preparation of budget requests for issue papers due to the Treasurer by November 15, 2024

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is holding a statutory public meeting on November 5, 2024 to collect public input on proposed amendments to Procedural By-law 2021-91. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the council will consider the amendments at its meeting on November 19, 2024. The proposed changes include updated terminology, new electronic media guidelines, moving council meetings to the Keeler Centre Rotary Hall, adding a Respectful Conduct policy, and streamlining procedural steps.

• Proposed amendment to Procedural By-law 2021-91 (draft BL-51-24)
• Update of terminology and removal of redundancies
• New electronic media recording guidelines
• Change of council meeting location to Keeler Centre Rotary Hall
• Inclusion of Respectful Conduct policy and agenda adjustments

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe will hold a Section 34 Planning Act public meeting to consider a zoning by‑law amendment required by consent application D10‑NLT‑13‑24. The amendment would bring the severed and retained lot at Concession 7 Part Lot 17, 500 Pinewood School Road, into zoning compliance. Agency comments were received with no concerns, and no public comments were submitted.

• Zoning by‑law amendment for 500 Pinewood School Road (Concession 7 Part Lot 17)
• Consent application file D10‑NLT‑13‑24
• Agency comments: no concerns from County, Conservation, Fire, Hydro One, etc.
• Public comments: none received
• Attachments: notice, property map, signed application, sketch

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss three proposed zoning by-law amendments and a draft updated procedural by-law. The body will also receive a project update on the Elgin Street Sports Park and a report on township signage.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 702 Penryn Road (PLAN-56-24)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 222 Pinewood School Road (PLAN-58-24)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for Townline Road (PLAN-59-24)
• Proposed repair and stabilization of Cramahe Signs at County Road 22 and County Road 25
• Draft Updated Procedural By-law (CLERKS-28-24)

Special Council Meeting

The Cramahe Township Special Council will consider several routine items. These include approving the agenda, adopting the minutes from the June 21, 2024 meeting, receiving a report on refrigeration issues at the Keeler Centre, and adopting By-law 2024-57 that confirms the Hybrid Corporation meeting held on October 20, 2024. The council will also provide staff direction on the refrigeration report and hold an open forum for public questions.

• Adopt By-law 2024-57 to confirm the Hybrid Corporation meeting held Oct 20, 2024
• Approve minutes from the Special Council meeting of June 21, 2024
• Receive Report REC‑24‑24 on Keeler Centre refrigeration system issues and give staff direction
• Approve the meeting agenda as presented
• Open forum for public questions (three‑minute limit per participant)

Committee of Adjustment

The Cramahe Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications for consent. One concerns 500 Pinewood School Road and the other 205 King Street East in Colborne. Staff will present reports and review comments from the public and agencies before the Committee considers motions on each case.

• Hearing of File D10-NLT-13-24 – 500 Pinewood School Road
• Hearing of File D10-RUT-14-24 – 205 King Street East, Colborne
• Report from Manager of Planning & Development for each application
• Review of public and agency comments for both applications
• Motions regarding the disposition of each hearing

Council Meeting

Council will decide on several zoning by-law amendments and the approval of a 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. The body is also considering a $1 million provincial grant application to replace the refrigeration system at the Keeler Centre.

• Application for $1,000,000 Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant for Keeler Centre
• Zoning By-law Amendments for 1580 Morganston Road, 5 Robertson Street, and 3215 County Road 25
• Award of RFP-2024-02 for Sale of Standing Timber-Cramahe Forest to Robinson Forest Products Ltd.
• Approval of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and a draft Social Media Policy
• Endorsement of the Foxtail South Subdivision Plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive items 7.a and 7.b for information and discussion. Item 7.a covers future events such as the Skate with Santa event, a Christmas Vendors Market delegation, a Festival of Trees tree donation, and a Pet Parade ESSP table. Item 7.b includes an update on grant applications from Chris Curwin. No formal decisions are recorded for these items at this meeting.

• Skate with Santa event planning
• Delegation from Economic Development for a Christmas Vendors Market
• Committee donation of a tree for the Festival of Trees with ESSP theme
• Discussion of an ESSP table at the Pet Parade in Castleton Town Hall
• Grant application status update by Chris Curwin

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council meeting is for information only. Council members will review the 2024 draft budget and levy letter for Cramahe. They will also receive several resolutions and letters from other municipalities concerning radioactive material transport, transit funding, and updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Cramahe levy letter – 2024 draft budget and levy information
• Letter to Premier Doug Ford formally opposing transport of radioactive material to Nairn and Hyman
• Letter supporting continued funding for Southwest Community Transit
• AMCTO recommendations for updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Support for AMCTO provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft report regarding the Christmas Vendors Market. The committee will also consider the adoption of minutes from the September 30, 2024 meeting.

• Review of draft Christmas Market Report

Agricultural Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review several information items. The body will discuss public education partnerships and receive updates on the 2024 PPS. The committee is also requesting comments regarding a farm consolidation at 312 Begg Road.

• Request for comments on agricultural severance for farm consolidation at 312 Begg Road
• Discussion on public education partnerships, including the Apple Blossom Festival
• Update on 2024 PPS changes provided by V. Heffernan
• Information on the Guardian Network suicide prevention resource for farmers

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved a request for $1,500 from the 2025 budget for agricultural awareness events, including partnerships with events like the Apple Blossom Tyme Festival. They also received information on the Guardian Network suicide prevention training and updates on the Provincial Planning Statement. The committee recommended approval of a farm consolidation severance at 312 Begg Road, with conditions noted.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2024 as presented
• Received items 6.1 to 6.4 for information
• Requested $1,500 from 2025 budget for agricultural awareness events
• Recommended approval of farm consolidation severance at 312 Begg Road

Council Information Package

This is an information package for council members. It contains correspondence regarding a joint session on housing and homelessness, police reports, and various resolutions from other municipalities for review.

• Joint session on Homelessness 101 Tours and Training scheduled for November 7, 2024
• August report from the Joint Northumberland Police Services Board
• September 2024 Cramahe Construction Report
• Correspondence regarding the Ontario Deposit Return Program expansion
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Municipal Elections Act and the Canada Community-Building Fund

Committee of the Whole

The Cramahe Committee of the Whole will receive a fire master plan summary presentation. It will adopt minutes from three prior meetings and consider the draft strategic plan for 2024‑2027. The committee will recommend that Council award RFP‑2024‑02 for the sale of standing timber in Cramahe Forest to Robinson Forest Products Ltd. It will also recommend approval of a free facility request for a Santa Claus Pet Parade in Castleton on December 1, 2024.

• Fire Master Plan summary presentation (information only)
• Adoption of minutes from September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole, August 26, 2024 Economic Development Committee, and June 28, 2024 Heritage Committee
• Consideration and recommendation on the draft Strategic Plan 2024‑2027
• Recommendation to award RFP‑2024‑02 Sale of Standing Timber – Cramahe Forest to Robinson Forest Products Ltd.
• Recommendation to approve free facility request for Castleton Pet Parade on December 1, 2024

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe will hold a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to consider several zoning by‑law amendments. Amendments are proposed for 702 Penryn Road, 123 King Street East, 222 Pinewood School Road, and the Townline Road/County Road 31 area to bring severed lots into compliance. The amendment for 123 King Street East seeks to permit medium‑density residential development by amending the R3‑5 zone and removing unit sizing restrictions. No public comments have been received on any of the applications.

• Zoning By‑Law amendment for 702 Penryn Road (D14‑ALL‑09‑24) to bring severed and retained lots into zoning compliance.
• Zoning By‑Law amendment for 123 King Street East (D14‑NOR‑10‑24) to allow medium‑density residential (R3‑5) development and remove unit sizing restrictions.
• Zoning By‑Law amendment for 222 Pinewood School Road (D14‑BER‑11‑24) to bring severed and retained lots into zoning compliance.
• Zoning By‑Law amendment for Townline Road and County Road 31 (D14‑GIL‑12‑24) to bring severed and retained lots into zoning compliance.
• All items are statutory public meetings under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Council meeting is an information‑only session. It reviews correspondence and a series of resolutions received from other municipalities, with no decisions or votes recorded by Cramahe.

• Resolution on Solve the Crisis – homelessness, mental health and addictions (Council Correspondence – September 25 2024)
• Resolution on Alcohol Sales & Provincial Alcohol Strategy (2024‑332)
• Resolution on Rideshare Services (Hon Doug Ford)
• Resolution on Importation of Used Lithium‑ion Batteries (Town of Cobourg)
• Support resolutions from other municipalities (tile drain loan limit, physician shortage, sustainable infrastructure funding, nicotine pouch regulation, asset retirement obligation)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a Chair for the 2022-2026 term. The body will discuss encouraging local artisans and small businesses to participate in Moonlight Magic. Members will also review updates on business recognition awards and signage.

• Vote to appoint a Chair for the 2022-2026 Term
• Discussion on Moonlight Magic partnership for downtown Colborne businesses
• Progress update on Business Recognition Awards
• Discussion on Cramahe signage
• Review of business list updates and promotional brochures

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package provided for information only. It contains correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for council review.

• Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month - October 2024
• Resolution supporting Ontario Long Service Medals
• Support for provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act (from Township of Amaranth and Municipality of Casselman)
• Support for combining AMO and ROMA Conferences (from Municipality of East Ferris)

Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe Council approved By-law 2024-44 to assume land for road widening on Colton Street and By-law 2024-34 to prohibit fire hydrant obstruction. They also approved By-law 2024-45 to appoint members to committees and By-law 2024-46 to amend the zoning by-law for 188 Inglis Road.

• By-law 2024-44: Colton Street Assumption for Road Widening
• By-law 2024-34: Fire Hydrant By-law
• By-law 2024-45: Appointment to Committees
• By-law 2024-46: Zoning By-law Amendment - 188 Inglis Road
• By-law 2024-44: Colton Street Assumption for Road Widening

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two land-use applications. The body is considering approvals for a property at 228 Dingman Road and another at 223 Trottman Road.

• Hearing for 228 Dingman Road (D10-PAY-12-24) with a proposed $1,100 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland fee
• Hearing for 223 Trottman Road (D13-WAL-05-24)

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Council will receive public comments from Canadian National Railway, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lower Trent Conservation Board, and the Royal Canadian Legion. The Ministry of Natural Resources notes a flood mapping program that can provide up to 50% matched federal funding for eligible projects. The council will also consider support resolutions from other municipalities on physician shortages, cellular coverage, and policing funding. No agenda items are marked for a vote at this meeting.

• Rail Safety Week Proclamation Request from Canadian National Railway
• Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program offering up to 50% federal match
• Annual Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024
• Resolution supporting the Joint Health Resolution Campaign on physician shortage
• Resolution urging federal action on cellular tower installations

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council meeting on September 13, 2024 is an information‑only session. Council members will receive public comments and documents from the Lower Trent Conservation Authority, the Building Department, the OPP, and the Ministry of Natural Resources. The agenda also includes support resolutions from several municipalities such as Brantford, Plympton‑Wyoming, Orillia, and others. No items are marked for a vote or decision at this meeting.

• 2025 Fee Policy and Schedule Notice of Public Consultation (Lower Trent Conservation)
• August Building Report (Building Department)
• Northumberland County Board Report – July 2024 (OPP)
• Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program letter (Ministry of Natural Resources)
• Support resolutions from other municipalities (e.g., City of Brantford, Town of Plympton‑Wyoming, City of Orillia)

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe will hold a statutory public meeting on September 10, 2024 at the Keeler Center, Rotary Hall, 80 Division Street, Colborne. Council will consider four separate zoning by‑law amendments: 1580 Morganston Road, 5 Robertson Street, 3215 County Road 25, and 281 Purdy Road. The amendments aim to bring lots into zoning compliance or change the zoning classification, such as from Residential (R1) to General Commercial (GC) or from Rural (R) to General Industrial (MG). Agencies have submitted comments, most reporting no concerns.

• Zoning by‑law amendment for 1580 Morganston Road (Concession 9, Part Lot 17) to bring severed and retained lots into compliance
• Zoning amendment for 5 Robertson Street (Reid Plan Lot 133) to change from Residential (R1) to General Commercial (GC)
• Zoning by‑law amendment for 3215 County Road 25 (Concession 7, Part Lot 21) to bring severed and retained lots into compliance
• Zoning amendment for 281 Purdy Road (Concession 2, Part Lot 30) to change from Rural (R) to General Industrial (MG)

The Township of Cramahe held a public meeting on September 10, 2024, to consider four zoning by-law amendments. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input only. The amendments relate to properties at 1580 Morganston Road, 5 Robertson Street, 3215 County Road 25, and 281 Purdy Road.

• No decisions made; public meeting held for four zoning by-law amendments
• Public comments received for 5 Robertson Street (drainage concerns)
• No public comments for other three applications
• Agency comments noted; no objections from Lower Trent Conservation for most

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is discussing a draft strategic plan and a proposed Public Conduct Policy to address unreasonable behavior. The body is also reviewing several administrative items, including the 2025 Council calendar and a potential snowmobile association agreement.

• Motion to reconsider the Draft Public Conduct Policy (CLERKS-13-24)
• MOU request from the Great Pine Ridge Snowmobile Association (CLERKS-18-24)
• Draft conditions for Foxtail South subdivision approval (PLAN-35-24)
• Terms of Reference for the new Cramahe Health Care Needs Advisory Committee (CLERKS-19-24)
• Proposed maintenance agreement with the Municipality of Brighton for Boundary Road

The Committee of the Whole reconsidered its July defeat of a draft Public Conduct Policy and voted to recommend a revised version to Council, with softer language, Council involvement, a title change, and a customer service policy. It also recommended closing the municipal office between Christmas and New Year's, approving the 2025 meeting schedule, and an MOU with the Great Pine Ridge Snowmobile Association. The Strategic Plan discussion was deferred to October.

• Carried motion to reconsider Public Conduct Policy (CLERKS-13-24)
• Carried motion to revise draft policy with softer language, Council involvement, title change, and customer service policy
• Recommended municipal office closure between Christmas and New Year's (ADMIN-09-24)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule (CLERKS-17-24)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Great Pine Ridge Snowmobile Association (CLERKS-18-24)
• Recommended adoption of Terms of Reference for Cramahe Health Care Needs Advisory Committee (CLERKS-19-24)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for MTO agreement on municipally owned lands (CLERKS-21-24)
• Deferred Strategic Plan discussion to October (CLERKS-22-24)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Cramahe Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will receive items for information and discussion, including a debrief of the Touch A Truck event, an update on grant opportunities, and a review of the 2025 budget. The committee will also approve the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and adopt the July 29, 2024 minutes.

• Touch A Truck Debrief – committee debrief on the recent event
• Grants Discussion and Update – manager provides update on past and future grant applications
• 2025 Budget – manager discusses the upcoming Parks & Recreation budget
• Adoption of Minutes – approve July 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmation of Agenda – approve agenda as presented

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved a motion requesting the Township finance department investigate and prioritize digital/electronic payment options for the Elgin Street Sports Park Project. They also discussed grant opportunities, including a $100,000 OTF seed grant and a potential $1 million Community Sport and Infrastructure Fund application, and reviewed 2025 budget plans. No other formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2024
• Received items 7.a through 7.c for information and discussion
• Approved motion to request finance department investigate digital/electronic payments for Elgin Street Sports Park Project
• Adjourned meeting at 5:48pm

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package provided for information only. It contains correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for council review.

• Provincial Planning Statement 2024
• Northumberland County resolutions on municipal infrastructure and assessment cycles
• Township of Stirling-Rawdon resolution on Public Sector Salary Disclosure
• Town of Bracebridge resolution on physician shortage
• Russell Township resolution regarding updates to the Municipal Elections Act

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Cramahe Economic Development Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the June 24, 2024 minutes. It approved Resolution 2024-200, granting a financial contribution, the mayor’s commitment to present the Business of the Year award, and waiving fees for use of the Keeler Centre, including bartender wages. The committee also received items for information on signage, the business contact list, and discussed new business advertising brochures.

• Approval of Resolution 2024-200: financial contribution, mayor’s award commitment, and fee waivers for the Keeler Centre (bartender wages).
• Review of current and potential Cramahe signage locations and budgeting for new signs.
• Discussion of the updated business contact list and next steps.
• Consideration of business advertising and promotional brochures for Cramahe businesses.
• Adoption of the meeting agenda and June 24, 2024 minutes.

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council will review an information package that includes public comments and resolutions from other municipalities. Items include a horticultural symposium announcement, several support letters and resolutions on health, infrastructure, and community funding. No motions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association – Communities in Bloom Symposium (Sept 19 2024)
• Resolution from Township of Red Rock – Catch and Release system
• Resolution from Township of Larder Lake – Physician shortage joint health campaign
• Resolution from Township of Terrace Bay – support letters for AMO/OMA joint health, private wells, NOMA, Ontario Long Service Medals
• Resolution from Municipality of West Nipissing – Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities

Council Information Package

The Township of Cramahe Council receives a July 2024 construction report and an updated code of procedure for FIPPA and MFIPPA appeals effective September 9, 2024. It also reviews the Northumberland County OPP Board Report for May‑June 2024. In addition, the council is presented with a series of resolutions from other municipalities supporting family physicians, exotic‑animal regulations, water‑testing services, cellular communications, assessment cycle resumption, and a joint health campaign.

• July 2024 construction report
• Updated code of procedure for FIPPA and MFIPPA appeals – effective Sep 9 2024
• Northumberland County OPP Board Report – May‑June 2024
• Resolution from Toronto supporting family physicians
• Resolution from Caledon supporting exotic‑animal regulation and water testing

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council will receive correspondence and a series of resolutions from other municipalities for information only. Items include support for Ontario Long Service Medals, regulations on lithium‑ion batteries, increased funding for libraries and museums, and the phase‑out of free water well testing. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in this meeting.

• Resolution supporting Ontario Long Service Medals
• Resolution supporting regulations for the importation and safe use of lithium‑ion batteries
• Resolution supporting increased funding to libraries and museums
• Resolution supporting phase‑out of free water well testing
• Resolution supporting wastewater dechlorination

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of the Elgin Street Sports Park and an upcoming community event. Members will review an event package for a Touch a Truck Fun Day and discuss grant applications.

• Review of the Touch a Truck Fun Day event package for August 24, 2024
• Discussion on the Elgin Street Sports Park Rehabilitation Project
• Update on the OTF seed grant application
• Determination of interest in a donation table at the Trash N Treasures event
• Review and adoption of the save the date flyer for the Touch a Truck event

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider application D10-ART-11-24 for a lot at 106 Kelwood Lane. Staff will present the application, public comments, and agency feedback. The committee will vote on approving the application with conditions including payment of municipal taxes, a $1,100 cash‑in‑lieu parkland fee, deed and survey submissions, and rezoning of the lot. If approved, the applicant must meet those conditions.

• Public hearing on application D10-ART-11-24 for 106 Kelwood Lane
• Cash‑in‑lieu parkland fee of $1,100
• Payment of municipal taxes in full
• Submission of deeds and electronic/paper survey copies
• Rezoning of the severed and retained lot

Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe Council approved a by‑law to establish a Fire and Emergency Department and a separate by‑law authorizing a debenture to fund a new fire pumper. It also adopted a zoning amendment for 435 Ventress Road and tentatively approved the Eastfields Subdivision Agreement with Fidelity Group. Additionally, the council voted to move the October 22, 2024 council and Committee of Adjustment meetings to the Castleton Town Hall chambers.

• Approval of By‑law BL‑2024‑21 to establish and regulate the Township Fire & Emergency Department
• Approval of By‑law BL‑2024‑40 authorizing a debenture to finance the purchase of a fire truck
• Approval of By‑law BL‑2024‑39 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for 435 Ventress Road (wedding venue)
• Tentative approval of the Eastfields Subdivision Agreement with Fidelity Group (PLAN‑40‑24)
• Resolution to relocate the October 22, 2024 council and Committee of Adjustment meetings to Castleton Town Hall

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Township Council will receive public comments from the Ministry of Natural Resources on a discussion paper about commercial‑scale geologic carbon storage, a Canadian National Railway safety‑week notice, Lower Trent Conservation Board meeting minutes, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive event, and the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus infrastructure resolution template. The council will also consider resolutions from other municipalities supporting lithium‑ion battery regulations, sustainable funding for the OPP, well‑water testing, blue‑box waste policies, accessibility initiatives, and infrastructure funding pressures. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of Ministry of Natural Resources discussion paper on commercial‑scale geologic carbon storage projects
• Review of Canadian National Railway rail safety week notice (Sept 23‑29, 2024)
• Review of Lower Trent Conservation Board meeting minutes (June 13, 2024)
• Review of Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive event (Sept 29, 2024) supporting prostate cancer and men’s mental health research
• Review of Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus draft resolution template for infrastructure investment in small and rural Eastern Ontario municipalities

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will review several items for information. Discussions include maintenance agreements with Brighton, guardrail costs, and speed limit procedures. Staff are also tasked with investigating Highway Traffic Act regulations regarding crosswalk access.

• Guardrails within the Township and associated works and costs
• Speed limit review procedures and downtown traffic flow
• Update on the downtown Colborne parking lot analysis
• Maintenance agreements with neighboring Brighton
• 2024 budget update regarding requested versus approved funding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment for 435 Ventress Road and a proposal to replace the Fire and Emergency Department by-law. Members are also considering a new public conduct policy and relocating October council meetings.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 435 Ventress Road
• Proposal to repeal and replace Fire and Emergency Dept By-Law 2019-18
• Draft Cramahe Public Conduct Policy
• Relocation of October 22, 2024 Council meetings to Castleton Town Hall

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

The provided agenda for the Township of Cramahe Council meeting consists entirely of standard procedural headings. No specific items, reports, or decisions are documented in this test agenda.

Council Information Package

This meeting package is provided for information only and contains no items for decision. It includes various correspondence and resolutions received from other Ontario municipalities. Topics include infrastructure funding, water testing services, and provincial regulations.

• Cramahe Construction Report (June 2024)
• Planning Act and Development Charges Act regulations related to Bill 185
• Lakefront Utilities Inc. press release regarding power outages
• Municipal resolutions regarding infrastructure funding and water testing
• Resolutions concerning the regulation of non-native wild animals

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

The agenda for the July 9, 2024, Cramahe Township Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific reports, by-laws, or motions are included in this document.

• No substantive items listed

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe will hold public meetings regarding two zoning by-law amendments. The first proposal seeks to permit a wedding venue at 435 Ventress Road. The second involves bringing lots at 188 Inglis Road into zoning compliance.

• Zoning amendment for a wedding venue at 435 Ventress Road
• Zoning amendment for property compliance at 188 Inglis Road

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

This agenda for the July 8, 2024, Township of Cramahe Council meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are listed for discussion.

• No specific items or topics are listed on this agenda.

Council Information Package

This meeting consists of a council information package for review only. The package includes updates from the Housing and Homelessness Task Force and various resolutions from other Ontario municipalities regarding infrastructure, funding, and public safety.

• Housing and Homelessness Task Force meeting summary
• Ombudsman Annual Report 2023-2024
• Champlain Bridge Rehabilitation resolution (West Nipissing)
• Resolutions regarding sustainable infrastructure funding
• Green Roads Pilot Project notification

Council Meeting

The Cramahe Council is reviewing several land use and administrative items. This includes a temporary use by-law for 218 Orchard Road, new stop sign installations, and a real estate services contract for Deele Road.

• Zoning amendment for a petting zoo, dog park, and parking lot at 218 Orchard Road
• Awarding real estate services contract for Deele Road to the Kim & Sam Team
• Installation of stop signs at Old Shelter Valley Rd. and Old Percy Rd.
• Approval of a 60-tree donation from the Rotary Club of Colborne
• Notice regarding changes to municipal office hours of service

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to consider two public hearing applications. One involves a lot severance at 222 Pinewood School Road, and the other is a minor variance for an accessory structure at 382 Old Shelter Valley Road. The committee also reviewed minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting.

• Lot severance application (D10-BER-10-24) for 222 Pinewood School Road
• $1,100 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland fee for the new lot at 222 Pinewood School Road
• Minor variance (D13-COC-04-24) for an accessory structure at 382 Old Shelter Valley Road
• Adoption of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the lack of a grocery store in Cramahe and review progress on the business directory. The meeting also includes updates on the Big Apple sign draw winners and business retention strategies.

• Selection of 10 businesses for the Big Apple sign draw
• Discussion regarding the lack of a grocery store in Cramahe
• Recommendations for business recognition awards, including Keeler Centre fee waivers
• Progress update on the Business Retention and Expansion Project

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is a professional development session for council members. The agenda includes workshops regarding the Code of Conduct and the draft Strategic Plan. No decisions are scheduled to be made during the closed session.

• Workshop on Code of Conduct
• Workshop on draft Strategic Plan
• Integrity Commissioner presentation
• Approval of confirming By-law 2024-34

Council Information Package

The Cramahe Council will discuss and consider proclamations for Home Child Day and Dress Purple Day, as well as review various reports and updates from other municipalities and organizations. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or actions expected.

• Proclamation of September 28, 2024, as Home Child Day
• Proclamation of October 25th, 2024 as Dress Purple Day
• May 2024 Construction Report
• AMO Policy Update on Bill 200

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Elgin Street Sports Park Rehabilitation project following a $39,000 budget allocation. Members will also review potential Ontario Trillium Foundation grant applications and plan 2024 community events using a $12,000 entertainment budget. Additionally, the committee will vote to appoint a new chair.

• Elgin Street Sports Park Rehabilitation Project ($39,000 allocation)
• Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant application (up to $100,000 available)
• 2024 community event planning ($12,000 budget)
• Appointment of a new Committee Chair

Agricultural Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to review and accept amended Terms of Reference for 2024. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 20, 2024, meeting.

• Review of amended Committee Mandate and Terms of Reference
• Adoption of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing a request to extend a temporary use by-law for 218 Orchard Road to allow a petting zoo, dog park, and parking lot. Members will also receive a presentation on electric school buses and review business recognition award requests.

• Temporary Use By-Law extension for 218 Orchard Road (The Big Apple)
• Proposed petting zoo, dog park, and commercial parking lot
• Presentation on Green Transport to the Future electric school buses
• Cramahe Business Recognition Awards funding and fee waivers

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is considering an extension for By-Law BL-2022-44 at 218 Orchard Road. The proposal would allow the continued operation of a dog park, petting zoo, and commercial parking lot associated with The Big Apple for one year.

• Extension of temporary use By-Law BL-2022-44
• Continued operation of a dog park, petting zoo, and commercial parking lot

Council Information Package

This is an information package for the Township of Cramahe Council, not a decision-making meeting. Council will review correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as captive wildlife regulations, home child day, housing and homelessness, water testing, blue box regulations, infrastructure funding, and library funding.

• Toronto Zoo requests support for captive wildlife regulations
• Home Children Canada requests proclamation of September 28, 2024 as 'Home Child Day'
• Housing and Homelessness Taskforce meeting minutes from May 16, 2024
• Resolutions from multiple municipalities on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Resolution from Township of West Lincoln on increased funding for libraries and museums

Committee of Adjustment

The Cramahe Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings on six applications: three consent applications to sever land and three minor variance applications. The committee will consider reports from the Planning Department and public and agency comments, then vote on whether to approve each application, with several recommended for provisional approval subject to conditions.

• Consent application D10-DAR-07-24 for 1580 Morganston Road (Darling) recommended for provisional approval with conditions including $1,100 cash-in-lieu of parkland.
• Consent application D10-NEL-08-24 for 188 Inglis Road (Nelson) recommended for provisional approval with conditions including $1,100 cash-in-lieu of parkland.
• Consent application D10-MCC-09-24 for 3215 County Road 25 (McComb) recommended for provisional approval with conditions including a 15.0-metre road widening along County Road 25.
• Minor variance D13-WES-01-24 for 14555 County Road 2 (West) to permit a 7.5m railway corridor setback; a public comment opposes a potential self-storage use.
• Minor variance D13-MIN-02-24 for 602 Ventress Road (Minnie) and D13-LEB-03-24 for 28 Division Street (LeBlonde) are also on the agenda.

Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe Council is meeting to receive a Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment presentation from The Loomex Group, and to consider several recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including renewing a sewage service agreement with Northumberland County and approving traffic changes at Little Lake. Council will also receive updates on the downtown promenade and a subdivision assumption guidance manual, and will move into closed session to discuss a land acquisition.

• Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment presentation by The Loomex Group
• Authorize renewal of sewage service agreement with Northumberland County
• Approve installation of 2 stop signs on Pine Tree Lane and no parking signs on Lake Road at Little Lake
• Deny free facility use for Ecstatic Dance in the park; approve free facility use for Colborne Saturday Market
• Receive Downtown Promenade Update (ADMIN-06-24) and Subdivision Assumption Guidance Manual (PLAN-27-24)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss next steps for promoting a sign lottery for local businesses, review progress on a business contact survey, and plan a Business Retention and Expansion project. The agenda is largely routine, with items carried over from previous meetings and updates on ongoing initiatives.

• Advertising sign lottery for businesses operating within Cramahe (Council resolution 2024-155)
• Business list economic development survey progress check
• Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) project planning, paused pending RED funding
• Business awards discussion update by P. Gibbons and S. Hamilton

Council Information Package

This is an information package for the Township of Cramahe Council, containing correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for information only. No decisions are being made at this meeting. Items include support for keeping free well-water testing, restricting exotic animals, and addressing water/wastewater affordability.

• Lower Trent Conservation board minutes (April 11, 2024)
• Resolutions supporting continued free well-water testing (Gore Bay, Bradford West Gwillimbury)
• Resolutions supporting provincial regulations on non-native exotic animals (East Ferris, Welland, Larder Lake)
• Resolution opposing Conservation Authorities Act regulatory changes (Casselman)
• Resolution on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities (East Ferris)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, with no decisions being made. The package includes correspondence from the Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the IESO, as well as numerous resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as affordable housing, blue box regulations, and municipal finance.

• Letter from Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group re: Unwilling Host Declaration for wind turbine projects
• MMAH bulletin on development-related charge exemptions for affordable housing
• IESO resource adequacy update
• Resolution from North Glengarry to amend Blue Box Regulations for ineligible sources
• Resolution from Prince Edward County seeking federal/provincial action on housing affordability

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

This is a test meeting of the Township of Cramahe Council with a largely procedural agenda. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, confirmation of agenda, adoption of minutes, and adjournment, but no specific reports, by-laws, or decisions are listed. Public comments are permitted via Zoom and in open forum.

• Hybrid meeting at Council Chambers, 1 Toronto St., Colborne, ON
• Public comments allowed via Zoom link
• Territorial acknowledgement of Mississauga Anishinabek territory
• Recording rules per By-Law 2020-17
• Possible closed session with CAO/Treasurer A. McNichol and Interim Clerk H. Grant

Committee of the Whole

The Cramahe Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including renewing a sewage service agreement with Northumberland County, adding stop signs and parking restrictions at Little Lake, and approving free facility use requests for events in the park. The committee will also receive updates from the Rotary Club of Colborne and the West Northumberland Physician Recruitment and Retention Board, and adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Renewal of sewage service agreement with Northumberland County (Report BLD-02-24)
• Installation of 2 stop signs on Pine Tree Lane, a fire route, and no parking signs on Lake Road at Little Lake (Report CLERKS-11-24)
• Free facility use request from Metaphysical Shop for Ecstatic Dance in the park
• Free facility use request from Colborne Saturday Market in Victoria Square
• Delegations from Rotary Club of Colborne (tree planting) and West Northumberland Physician Recruitment and Retention Board

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, not a decision-making meeting. Council is reviewing correspondence, including a provincial notice about raising speed limits to 110 km/h on 10 Ontario highway sections, and an April 2024 construction report. The package also includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as housing funding, social services, long-term care, and library funding.

• Notice of permanent speed limit increase from 100 to 110 km/h on 10 provincial highway sections; comments due May 24, 2024
• April 2024 Cramahe construction report
• Resolution from Trent Hills on funding social services for housing and homelessness
• Resolution from Smiths Falls on basic income guarantee
• Resolutions from Loyalist Township on housing funding, AODA standards, and public health lab closures

Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the final 2024 tax rate by-law, a zoning amendment for a SolarBank project on Neil McGregor Road, and changes to rules for additional residential units. They will also consider a 3.85% cost-of-living increase for non-union staff, firefighters, and council, and approve a by-law regulating open-air burning. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and information packages.

• Final Tax Rate By-law BL-2024-23 for 2024
• SolarBank zoning by-law amendment (BL-2024-24) on Neil McGregor Road
• Additional Residential Units zoning amendment (BL-2024-27) with Draft A or B options
• 3.85% non-union cost of living adjustment (FIN-04-24)
• Open Air Burning by-law (BL-2024-29)

Committee of Adjustment

The Cramahe Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider consent application D10-JON-06-24 for a land severance at Part Lot 24, Concession 7 (225 Jones Road). Staff recommend provisional approval with conditions, including payment of taxes and submission of a draft deed and reference plan. No public comments were received; agencies raised no objections.

• Consent application D10-JON-06-24 for 225 Jones Road
• Provisional approval recommended with conditions
• No public comments received
• Lower Trent Conservation: no objections
• Meeting includes adoption of Feb 27, 2024 minutes

Council Information Package

This is an information package for the Township of Cramahe Council, containing correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for review. No decisions are being made; the items are for information only. Topics include provincial proposals, emergency management, homelessness, and various municipal resolutions.

• Ministry of Natural Resources: proposed regulation on Minister's Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act, open for public comment until May 6, 2024
• Ontario's first annual report on the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan
• Municipality of Brighton: notice of motions on homelessness and housing crisis
• Town of Bracebridge: resolutions on provincial support for cemetery operations and declaring gender-based violence an epidemic
• Town of Grimsby: resolution on reviewing Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed business sign lottery that was supported by the Committee of the Whole and will be recommended to Council for approval on April 30, 2024. The committee will also discuss potential business recognition awards, progress on a business survey, amendments to its terms of reference, conditions of the 401 on/off-ramp area, and current and potential new signage in Cramahe. The meeting is in person only at Council Chambers, 1 Toronto St., Colborne.

• Business sign lottery request supported by Committee of the Whole, to be recommended to Council on April 30, 2024; no fees to be waived
• Discussion on potential business recognition awards
• Progress check on businesses contacted for Economic Development Survey
• Terms of Reference amendments to be completed for all committees and provided for council approval
• Discussion on 401 on/off-ramp area conditions and Cramahe signage, including sign by-law 2010-44 and locations on Highway 2

Council Information Package

This is an information package for the Township of Cramahe Council, containing correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for information only. No decisions are being made at this meeting. The package includes items on litter action, water testing, tax sales, and various support resolutions.

• Correspondence from Minister of Environment on Provincial Day of Action on Litter (May 14, 2024)
• Resolutions from Town of Goderich on municipal code of conduct, OW/ODSP rates, and well water testing phase-out
• Resolution from Prince Edward County supporting amendment to Ontario Regulation 39/21 for Blue Box 'ineligible' sources
• Resolutions from City of St. Charles on fire apparatus lifespan, food insecurity, carbon tax, and other topics
• Resolution from Hastings County on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

This is a test meeting of the Township of Cramahe Council with a procedural agenda only. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, public comments, confirmation of agenda, adoption of minutes, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Public comments allowed via Zoom link and in-person with 3-minute speaking limit
• Territorial acknowledgement of Mississauga Anishinabek territory and Alderville First Nation
• Recording rules per By-Law 2020-17 require permission from Mayor or Clerk
• Possible closed session with CAO/Treasurer A. McNichol and Interim Clerk H. Grant in attendance

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, not a decision-making meeting. Council will review the March 2024 Building Department Report and correspondence, including resolutions from other municipalities on topics like fire apparatus lifespan, accessible Ontario, Islamophobia and antisemitism, and homelessness.

• Building Department Report for March 2024
• Support letter for Prince Edward County on expanding fire apparatus lifespan
• Resolution to meet the deadline for an Accessible Ontario by 2025
• Resolution on eradicating Islamophobia and antisemitism
• Motions from Municipality of Brighton regarding homelessness and housing crisis

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, not a decision-making meeting. Council is reviewing correspondence from Lower Trent Conservation and Wounded Warriors Canada, plus resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like guaranteed livable income, library and museum funding, Highway 413, and cemetery administration. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• 2023 Lower Trent Conservation Annual Report
• Wounded Warriors Canada Canadian History Military Guide Project
• Resolution supporting guaranteed livable income (Municipality of Wawa)
• Resolution supporting increased funding for libraries and museums (Municipality of Wawa)
• Resolution supporting pausing advancement on Highway 413 (Municipality of Wawa)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for a SolarBank battery energy storage project, a grant application for housing-enabling water system funding, and a proposal to create a health care needs committee. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Zoning by-law amendment for SolarBank at 267 Neil McGregor Road (PLAN-18-24)
• Housing Enabling Water System Funding grant application (ADMIN-05-24)
• Proposal to initiate a Cramahe Health Care Needs Committee (CLERKS-10-24)
• Advertising space sign lottery for local businesses (CLERKS-09-24)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024, and advisory committee meetings

Budget - Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to review and approve the Township of Cramahe's 2024 final operating and capital budget. The treasurer will present the tax levy summary, department working papers, reserves, and capital plan, followed by a resolution to set the net levy percentage. The meeting also includes procedural items like agenda approval, declarations of interest, and a confirming by-law.

• Final review of 2024 tax levy requirement and budget changes
• Department working papers: Parks & Recreation, Building Services, Library Services
• Reserve summary and detailed reserve reports
• 2024 capital worksheet and capital plan (final, Mar 21st)
• Resolution to approve net levy at a percentage to be inserted

Council Meeting

Cramahe Township Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a $206,270 contract for accessibility upgrades, appointing a representative to the new Northumberland Police Services Board, and approving a by-law to assume Purdy Road. They will also receive annual water and wastewater reports, consider a zoning by-law amendment deferral, and discuss potential litigation in closed session.

• Award Part A of Accessibility Upgrade Project to Bel-Con Design-Builders Ltd. for $206,270 plus HST
• Appoint Deputy Mayor Sandra Arthur to the amalgamated Northumberland Police Services Board
• Approve By-law 2024-19 to assume Purdy Road as a public roadway
• Receive 2023 annual water summary and water pollution control plant performance reports
• Defer SolarBank zoning by-law amendment (D14-SOL-01-24) on Neil McGregor Road to April 12, 2024

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

This is a test meeting agenda for the Township of Cramahe Council, scheduled for March 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda confirmation, minutes adoption, and adjournment, with no specific business, reports, or by-laws listed. It appears to be a boilerplate or test agenda with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Public comments allowed via Zoom link for items on agenda and open forum
• Territorial acknowledgement of Mississauga Anishinabek territory and Alderville First Nation
• Recording rules per By-Law 2020-17 requiring permission from Mayor or Clerk
• Closed session possible, with CAO/Treasurer A. McNichol and Interim Clerk H. Grant to remain

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss local business advertisements at the Big Apple, hear about a Colborne business leaving Cramahe, and review a business directory QR code and survey project. The agenda is mostly routine, with items for information and discussion rather than major decisions.

• Discussion on Big Apple advertising spaces for local businesses
• Discussion on a Colborne business leaving Cramahe and potential effects
• Review of business directory QR code and survey project
• Adoption of minutes from February 26, 2024
• Next meeting proposed for April 15, 2024

Agricultural Committee

The Cramahe Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss three items: a burn by-law update, the committee's mandate, and the status of the Official Plan update regarding agricultural land zoning. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from January 9, 2024.

• Burn By-Law Update: Fire Chief confirmed committee feedback accepted; permit fee will still apply
• Committee Mandate: review of goals for the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Official Plan Update Status: zoning of agricultural land under review; Manager of Planning V. Heffernan to give update
• Provincial Policy Statement Section 4.3.3 Proposed Agricultural Lot Severance Changes to be discussed

Council Information Package

This is an information-only meeting, not a decision-making session. Council will review a February 2024 construction report, minutes from Lower Trent Conservation's board meeting, and a draft watershed management strategy open for public comment through March. They will also receive updates from the Task Force on Housing and Homelessness, including a motion on funding social services, and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like infrastructure funding, blue box regulation, and a walk-in clinic proposal.

• February 2024 Construction Report
• Lower Trent Conservation draft Watershed Based Resource Management Strategy (public comments due March)
• Task Force on Housing and Homelessness: motion re funding social services
• Resolutions from other municipalities on infrastructure funding pressures, Blue Box regulation, and Port Hope walk-in clinic
• 2024 Municipal Engineers Association Bursary Program

Council Information Package

This is an information package for Cramahe Township Council, not a decision-making meeting. Council is reviewing correspondence and resolutions received from other municipalities and organizations, covering topics such as World Autism Awareness Day, conservation authority regulation changes, water/wastewater affordability, and various provincial policy requests. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Autism Ontario requests proclamation of April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day
• Lower Trent Conservation letter on Conservation Authorities Act regulation changes
• Resolution from Trent Hills on police services board amalgamation
• Resolution from Quinte West seeking infrastructure funding for housing growth
• Resolution from Amaranth seeking to redirect Hwy 413 funding to municipal infrastructure

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is holding three statutory public meetings under the Planning Act. The first considers an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 08-18 to repeal By-Law 2021-30 and update rules for Additional Residential Units. The second is a zoning by-law amendment application (D14-SOL-01-24) to rezone 267 Neil McGregor Road to a Rural Exception zone to allow a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility. The third is an Official Plan amendment (D09-BIG-01-24) to change the designation of 218 Orchard Road from Employment Area to Commercial to permit expansion of the Big Apple operation. Council will hear public comments on each application before deciding.

• Repeal of By-Law 2021-30 and revisions to Additional Residential Unit provisions in Zoning By-Law 08-18
• Zoning amendment for 267 Neil McGregor Road to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility
• Official Plan amendment for 218 Orchard Road to change designation from Employment Area to Commercial for Big Apple expansion
• Public comments accepted via Zoom (Meeting ID: 816 1690 7934) or in person at Council Chambers
• All three hearings are scheduled for March 5, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Budget - Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting to review and finalize the 2024 budget. The Treasurer will present changes to the draft budget, and Council will review department-by-department working papers, the tax levy summary, capital worksheet, reserves, and grant applications. The meeting includes a public question period and a confirming by-law to approve the proceedings.

• Review of draft budget changes by Treasurer R. Nadeem
• Tax levy summary and capital worksheet for 2024
• Departmental budget reviews: General Government, Protection, Fire, Building, Recreation, Facilities, Library, Planning, Transportation, Construction, Water, Wastewater
• 2024 grants and donations requests
• Confirming By-law 2024-20

Committee of the Whole

The Cramahe Committee of the Whole will consider several recommendations for Council, including updating the COVID-19 vaccine policy to remove vaccination as a condition of employment, and awarding a contract for accessibility upgrades. The committee will also discuss deferring a report on the Little Lake launch and swim area to May 2024, and receive a zoning by-law amendment application for a battery energy storage system at 267 Neil McGregor Road.

• Recommend updating COVID-19 vaccine policy to remove vaccination as a condition of employment (Report ADMIN-04-24)
• Recommend awarding $206,270 plus HST to Bel-Con Design-Builders Ltd. for accessibility upgrades (Report REC-13-24)
• Defer Little Lake launch and swim area report to May 2024
• Zoning by-law amendment application for a battery energy storage system at 267 Neil McGregor Road (D14-SOL-01-24)
• Receive 2023 Council remuneration disclosure (FIN-03-24) and Public Sector Salary Disclosure (FIN-02-24)

Budget - Special Council Meeting

Council holds a special meeting to review the 2024 operating and capital budget, including department working papers and a tax levy summary. They will vote on individual budget requests for staffing, facilities, parks, and public works, and may enter closed session to discuss staffing and labour relations.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budget review
• Library staffing payroll structure request (LIB-01-24)
• Fire Department administrative assistant request (FIR-01-24)
• Planning database request (PLAN-12-24)
• Refrigeration upgrade, arena floor, mower, and other recreation requests (REC-01-24 to REC-07-24)

Council Information Package

This agenda is for a Council Information Package meeting on February 29, 2024. It contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Budget - Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting continues the 2024 budget process, focusing on grant applications from local groups and organizations. Council will vote to approve, deny, or defer each of the 20 requests, and will also receive a summary report of the budget consultation survey. Issue papers for various departments are deferred to the next budget meeting on March 5, 2024.

• Community Care Northumberland: $14,000
• McDonald Road Committee: $11,035
• The Bridge Hospice: up to $10,000
• 103 Colton Street Ratepayers: $8,700
• West Northumberland Physician Recruitment: $8,700

Committee of Adjustment

The Cramahe Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on three consent (land severance) applications and considering a validation certificate request. The committee will vote on whether to provisionally approve the consents for a lot on Part Lot 22 Con. 7 and for 519 Beach Drive, and whether to defer a CN Rail consent application at Division/Earl Street pending further studies. It will also decide on approving a validation certificate for Part Lot 20, Con. 5.

• Consent D10-GEE-14-23: proposed 3rd lot on Part Lot 22 Con. 7, with conditions including $1,100 cash-in-lieu of parkland and road widening on County Road 25
• Consent D10-OAK-19-23: 519 Beach Drive, with conditions including $1,100 cash-in-lieu of parkland and a natural heritage agreement
• Consent D10-CNR-18-23: CN Rail lands at Division/Earl Street, recommended for deferral pending environmental assessment and encumbrance review
• Validation certificate D28-DEW-01-24 for Part Lot 20, Con. 5, recommended for approval
• Public comments received on the CN Rail application from W. Patrick and B. Chen

Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including zoning amendments for additional residential units and the Eastfields Subdivision, a request to extend the provincial heritage designation deadline, and appointments to committees and the Chief Building Official position. The agenda also includes delegations from Food Cycle Science and the Apple Blossom Tyme Festival, as well as routine approvals of minutes and information packages.

• Zoning By-law Amendment D14-FID-20-22 for Eastfields Subdivision (Concession 2, Part of Lot 29) to be considered for final passage (BL-2024-12)
• Direct staff to schedule a public meeting on amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 08-18 regarding Additional Residential Units
• Request to send a letter to Premier Doug Ford to extend the Ontario Heritage Act deadline for designating 10 listed properties from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030
• Approve By-law BL-2024-16 appointing Nathan Proctor as Chief Building Official and Ken Andrus as Acting Deputy Chief Building Official
• Declare Apple Blossom Tyme Festival and Wham Bam Fest as municipally significant events for 2024

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Cramahe Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a chair and approving minutes. They will also discuss several items, including a skatepark advocacy letter, a draft Field of Dreams campaign package for Elgin Street Park, and 2024 events and budget updates.

• Correspondence from Scott Loyst regarding skatepark advocacy
• Final draft of Field of Dreams Campaign Package for Elgin Street Park
• Discussion of 2024 events and budget update by Manager C. Curwin
• Grant opportunities: CPRA Green Jobs Initiative and ParticipACTION Community Challenge
• Debrief of inter-committee promenade discussion from Feb 23, 2024

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, and receiving information items. They will discuss student artwork for the 2023 banner project, feedback on an interactive mapping questionnaire, and a debrief from a recent downtown promenade meeting. No major decisions or expenditures are on the agenda.

• Discussion of student banner artwork for 2023 banner project
• Feedback on interactive mapping questionnaire circulated Dec 21, 2023 and Jan 10, 2024
• Debrief from Feb 23, 2024 Inter-Committee Downtown Promenade meeting

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, not a decision-making meeting. Council is reviewing correspondence from agencies and resolutions from other municipalities, including requests for support on various provincial and federal matters. No formal decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Request for support for Matthew Richmond as municipal representative for Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee
• Resolution request regarding proposed amendment to Ontario Heritage Act on removal of listed properties from heritage registers
• Proposal to revoke Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and create streamlined EA regulation (comment period ends March 17, 2024)
• Resolutions in support of expanding life of fire apparatus (from multiple municipalities)
• Resolution in support of increasing volunteer firefighter tax credits from $3,000 to $10,000

Budget - Special Council Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is holding a special council meeting to review and discuss the 2024 operating and capital budget, including a budget summary, departmental working papers, and issue papers. Council will also consider numerous grant applications from local organizations. The meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Review of 2024 budget summary and levy requirement
• Issue papers on library staffing, fire department staffing, planning database, and various parks and recreation items (e.g., refrigeration upgrade, arena floor, Keeler Centre flooring, parks vehicle, mower replacement, floor scrubber, Diamond C fencing)
• Facilities items: secured entry system, Colborne Town Hall clock repair and window replacement
• Construction and transportation items: 2024 construction projects, GPS system for fleet, half-ton pickup trucks, gravel crushing, assistant manager position
• Grant applications: 103 Colton Street Ratepayers ($1,700), Apple Blossom Tyme ($2,500), Brighton Marine Rescue ($1,500), Castleton Sports Club ($3,000 + $1,600 in-kind), Colborne Cramahe Food Bank ($5,000 + garbage tags), Colborne Curling Club ($5,000), Colborne Public School ($300), Community Care Northumberland ($14,000), Cramahe Hill Cemetery ($540), Cramahe Horticultural Society ($2,500), McDonald Road Committee ($11,035), Reddick Road Committee ($1,062.19), Shiloh Cemetery ($540), Strawberry Lane Ratepayers ($1,600), Trenear Road ($3,000), Union Cemetery ($1,150 + 911 sign costs), Waite Cemetery ($540), West Northumberland Physician Recruitment ($8,700)

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Cramahe Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a request from Cobourg for support regarding the 310 Division Street Transition House Shelter, reports on the Little Lake Boat Launch and Swim Area, and a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Additional Residential Units. The committee will also consider recommendations on the Cramahe Pride Committee, Wham Bam Fest, a free facility request for a firefighter hockey tournament, and a YMCA camp fee structure. The meeting will move into closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition.

• Cobourg Council letter requesting Cramahe support for 310 Division Street Transition House Shelter
• Report CLERKS-02-24 on Little Lake Boat Launch and Swim Area
• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for Additional Residential Units (PLAN-08-24)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Eastfields Subdivision by Fidelity (D14-FID-20-22)
• Closed session to discuss land acquisition (PLAN-05-24)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package meeting, not a decision-making session. Council is receiving correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for information, including an Enbridge Gas matter related to an Ontario Energy Board decision and its appeal, and resolutions on rail transit, conference consolidation, municipal finance review, and OHSA employer definition.

• Correspondence from Enbridge Gas regarding an Ontario Energy Board decision and appeal
• Resolution from City of Brantford on reliable and accessible public rail transit (CN Rail)
• Resolution from Town of Petrolia to re-establish one combined OGRA and ROMA conference
• Resolution from Township of Ramara requesting an Ontario and AMO social and economic prosperity review
• Resolution from Township of Springwater supporting an OHSA amendment to clarify the definition of 'employer'

Council Information Package

This is an information-only meeting, not a decision-making session. Council will review correspondence including the AMO pre-budget submission, the January 2024 building construction report, and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like volunteer firefighter tax credits and a social and economic prosperity review.

• AMO Pre-Budget Submission on Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• January 2024 Building Construction Report
• Resolutions supporting Bill C-310 volunteer firefighter tax credits (Tay Township, Ryerson)
• Resolution on digital publication for provincial notice requirements (Newmarket)
• Resolutions on fire fighting strategy and cemetery management support (Calvin)

Committee of Adjustment

The Cramahe Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three consent applications (D10-KER-01/02/03-24) to sever three new lots from a property at 891 Pinewood School Road. The agenda includes a staff report, agency comments, and proposed motions to provisionally approve each consent with conditions. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, declaration of interests, and adoption of previous minutes.

• Consent applications D10-KER-01/02/03-24 for 891 Pinewood School Road
• Proposed conditions include $1,100 cash-in-lieu of parkland per new lot
• Environmental Impact Study agreement required per Section 51(26) of Planning Act
• Agency comments: Northumberland County no concerns, Lower Trent Conservation no objection
• Public hearing and motions for provisional approval

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several financial items, including a $652,000 pumper truck purchase financed partly by a loan, and an 8.09% increase to development charges. They will also consider four zoning by-law amendments, an interim tax levy, and various reports. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Approve purchase of 2023 MaxiMetal Paragon Pumper for $652,000, financed with $450,000 loan from Infrastructure Ontario at 4.44% and $202,000 from reserves/tax levy
• Increase development charges by 8.09% for 2024, amending Schedule B of By-law 2018-35
• Approve zoning by-law amendments at Trent Valley Dr. (North and South), 136 Colton St., and 891 Pinewood School Rd.
• Approve interim tax levies for 2024 (By-law 2024-06)
• Appoint Ken Andrus as Interim Chief Building Official (By-law 2024-10)

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss options and potential solutions for the municipal Little Lake boat launch, which faces challenges from increased popularity and related safety concerns. Staff will present a PowerPoint, and public comments will be consolidated for discussion at the February 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, where no decisions will be made.

• Discussion of Little Lake boat launch safety concerns
• Public comments accepted during virtual meeting
• Comments to be presented to Committee of the Whole on February 13, 2024
• Meeting held via Zoom on January 29, 2024

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is holding an in-person public meeting to discuss challenges and potential solutions for the municipal Little Lake boat launch, including increased popularity and safety concerns. Staff will present a PowerPoint, and public comments will be collected and reported to the Committee of the Whole on February 13, 2024, where no decisions will be made.

• Discussion of Little Lake boat launch safety and popularity
• Public comments accepted in person; second virtual meeting on January 29, 2024
• Comments from December 5, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting to be included in February 13, 2024 report
• Attachments: Little Lake Black Cat Report Package.pdf and Little Lake January 26 2024.pdf

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, with no decisions scheduled. Council will review correspondence, including a 2024 operational letter from CRH regarding Ogden Point Quarry, and resolutions from other municipalities on licence plate renewal fees, volunteer firefighters tax credit, and fire apparatus lifespan.

• 2024 CRH Operational Letter to Cramahe regarding Ogden Point Quarry
• Town of Cobourg media release on new emergency notification system (Alertable)
• AMO Policy Update on Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• Municipality of Tweed resolution on licence plate renewal fees
• County of Prince Edward resolution on fire apparatus lifespan

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on OMAFRA training, the business directory draft, and interactive mapping, and to discuss continuing the Colborne/Castleton banner project in 2024. The agenda is largely routine, with items for information and discussion rather than major decisions.

• Receive OMAFRA Business Retention and Expansion training materials
• Review 1st draft business directory feedback
• Update on interactive mapping questionnaire for businesses
• Discuss 2024 Colborne/Castleton banner project

Council Information Package

This is an information-only meeting where Council reviews correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made; items are for information only.

• Correspondence from Think Tiny Homes Northumberland (December newsletter)
• Correspondence from Cramahe Horticultural Society (New Year remarks)
• Resolution from Town of Mono declaring a road safety emergency
• Resolutions from Town of Plympton-Wyoming supporting Clearview Township (cemetery transfer), Greater Sudbury (OHSA employer definition), and Conmee (prohibiting criminals from council)
• Resolutions from Township of Alnwick Haldimand on Permit-By-Rule, Bill C-310, Legislation Act amendment, and opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors)

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board will review the Detachment Commander Report covering October 2023 to December 2023. The Board will also receive information regarding the 2024 OAPSB conference.

• Detachment Commander Report (October 2023 - December 2023)
• 2024 OAPSB Conference scheduled for June 3 - June 5, 2024
• Adoption of October 25, 2023, meeting minutes

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Cramahe Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine items: approving the agenda and prior minutes, and receiving informational updates. The main discussion topics are a verbal update on speed limits and a verbal update on the budget meeting process and schedule.

• Discussion on speed limits (verbal update by T. Gilligan)
• Update on budget meeting process and schedule (verbal update by T. Gilligan)
• Approval of minutes from October 31, 2023

Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, and to receive information about a provincial funding opportunity and an update on Lakefront Utility Services Inc. meetings. No major decisions are on the agenda.

• Ministry of Infrastructure's Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund accepting applications in early 2024
• Verbal update on Lakefront Utility Services Inc. quarterly meetings
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023

eSCRIBE Test Meeting

This is a test meeting of the Township of Cramahe Council with a largely procedural agenda. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, confirmation of agenda, adoption of minutes, and adjournment, but no specific reports, by-laws, or decisions are listed. Public comments are invited via Zoom, and the meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes.

• Public comments allowed via Zoom link for items on agenda and open forum
• Territorial acknowledgement recognizing Mississauga Anishinabek territory and Alderville First Nation
• Recording of meetings governed by By-Law 2020-17 with permission required from Mayor or Clerk
• Possible closed session if required, with CAO/Treasurer A. McNichol and Interim Clerk H. Grant in attendance

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several planning items, including four zoning by-law amendments and a street naming proposal for the Eastfield's Subdivision. The meeting was rescheduled from January 9 due to weather. The committee will also consider minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting and may enter closed session for potential litigation.

• Zoning by-law amendment D14-KER-09-23 (PLAN-04-24)
• Zoning by-law amendment D14-FID-06-23 (PLAN-01-24)
• Zoning by-law amendment D14-FID-07-23 (PLAN-02-24)
• Zoning by-law amendment D14-FID-08-23 (PLAN-03-24)
• Street naming for Eastfield's Subdivision on Durham Street North (CLERKS-01-24)

Public Meeting

The Township of Cramahe is holding a public meeting with four statutory hearings to consider zoning by-law amendments. Each amendment is required as a condition of provisional approval for creating new lots, granted by the Committee of Adjustment on October 24, 2023. The amendments would rezone severed and retained lots from rural zones to Rural Residential (RR) and Environmental Conservation (EC) zones. No written comments from agencies or the public were received for any of the applications.

• Rezoning at Pt Lot 18 Concession 2 (Trent Valley North) from RU-26 to RR and EC
• Rezoning at Pt Lot 17 Concession 2 (Trent Valley South) from RU-149 to RR and EC
• Rezoning at 136 Colton Street from RU-1 to RR and EC
• Rezoning at 891 Pinewood School Road from RU to RR and EC
• Meeting rescheduled from Jan 9 due to inclement weather

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, not a decision-making meeting. Council will review the December 2023 building construction report, correspondence from the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors, and minutes from Lower Trent Conservation. It will also consider resolutions from other municipalities supporting provincial action on cemetery management and an Occupational Health and Safety Act amendment.

• December 2023 Cramahe Construction Report
• AORS request for motion to develop a municipal equipment operator course
• Lower Trent Conservation Board minutes (Dec 14, 2023)
• Support for Tay Township's request for Provincial Cemetery Management Support
• Support for Greater Sudbury's request to amend OHSA to clarify definition of employer

Agricultural Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an update to the Township's Burn By-Law 2013-40, which proposes amendments to reflect growth and introduce permit fees starting in 2025 for cost recovery. The committee will also handle routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of amendments to Burn By-Law 2013-40
• Proposal to adopt permit fees for open-air burning starting in 2025
• Review of draft Open-Air Burning By-Law BL-56-23
• Public meeting notice from December 19, 2023

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for information only, with no decisions being made. It includes a notice of study completion for Highway 401 between Colborne and Brighton, and a series of resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as volunteer firefighter tax credits, short-term rentals, and cemetery management.

• Notice of Study Completion for Hwy 401 Colborne to Brighton
• Lower Trent Conservation special budget board meeting minutes (Nov 29, 2023)
• Resolution supporting tax credit increase for volunteer firefighters
• Resolution requesting provincial regulatory framework for short-term rentals
• Resolution supporting Port Hope Walk-in Clinic