East Hawkesbury public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The council is reviewing several by-laws, including updates to garbage rates and staff salaries. The agenda also includes a sewage project for Chute-à-Blondeau and land division applications. Monthly reports from the fire, road, and drainage departments will be received.

• By-Law No. 2023-65 regarding garbage rates
• By-Law No. 2023-64 amending staff salaries
• By-Law No. 2023-67 for Sewage Chute-à-Blondeau
• Land division application 140-B-059-2023-NTA
• Hawkesbury Library Agreement

Special Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 budget revision and several new procedural by-laws. The meeting includes discussions on storm sewer borrowing, fee changes, and community center procedures.

• By-Law No. 2023-51: Temporary borrowing for St-Eugene Storm Sewer
• By-Law No. 2023-57: Fees and charges
• By-Law No. 2023-61: St-Eugene Community Centre Procedural By-Law
• By-Law No. 2023-60: Antique day Procedural By-Law
• By-Law No. 2023-62: Appointment of Recreation Committee

Regular Meeting

The Council will consider several by-law amendments regarding open-air burning, pool regulations, and fees and charges. The agenda also includes a review of the 2024 budget and monthly reports from the road and fire departments. Additionally, the meeting features delegations concerning snow removal and cultural funds.

• By-Law No. 2023-56 to regulate open air burning
• By-Law No. 2023-57 regarding fees and charges
• By-Law No. 2023-58 amending the pool by-law
• Review of the 2024 budget
• Insurance program proposal

Regular Meeting

The Council will review several municipal by-laws regarding recreation, road cuts, and recycling. They are also discussing the creation of a subcommittee to fundraise for a new community hall.

• By-Law No. 2023-52: Recreation Procedural By-Law
• By-Law No. 2023-54: Road Cut
• By-Law No. 2023-53: Recycling collection and transportation contract with GRS
• Proposal for a new community hall fundraising subcommittee
• Discussion regarding adding a fee for burn permits

Public Consultation

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding an open house to consider a new Procedural By-Law for the Recreation Committee. The proposal includes deleting the existing procedural by-law.

• Proposed Procedural By-Law for the Recreation Committee
• Deletion of the existing Procedural By-Law

Minor Variance Public Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider a single minor variance application. The specific details regarding the subject property and the nature of the request are not provided in the agenda.

• Minor variance application MV01-2023

The Committee of Adjustment met to consider minor variance MV01-2023. The committee approved the Planning Report and its recommendations regarding the property at 2795 Front Road.

• Approved Planning Report and recommendations for minor variance at 2795 Front Road (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury will review monthly reports from the drainage, building, fire, and road departments. The agenda also includes a budget discussion and updates on storm sewer financing and the St-Eugene Community Centre.

• Land Division Committee Application B-040-2023
• August monthly reports for drainage, building, fire, and road departments
• Budget discussion
• Financing for storm sewer
• St-Eugene Community Centre updates

Council approved using OCIF funds and a loan to cover the remaining balance of a storm sewer project in St-Eugene. A land division request for Part of Lot 20 was approved with specific conditions. Council also authorized accounts payable totaling $304,985.51.

• Approved application for Tile Loan from Duncan Clatworthy pending OMAFRA funding
• Approved using OCIF balance and a loan for the remaining cost of St-Eugene storm sewer project (total cost over $1,600,000)
• Approved installing heating at St-Eugene Community Centre and closing the building pending further grants
• Approved land division request #B-040-2023 for Robert Kirby subject to fees and conditions
• Approved accounts payable for August 1 to August 31, 2023 in the amount of $304,985.51
• Requested transfer of $50,000 from the United Counties of Prescott-Russell Community and Cultural Fund
• Approved $652.00 payment for rental of Chute a Blondeau community centre for LFPR symposium

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury will review monthly departmental reports and various correspondence. The agenda includes the adoption of By-Law No. 2023-48 and discussions regarding paving the Grande Montée bridge.

• By-Law No. 2023-48 Demming By-Law
• Jean-Claude Corbeil Project presentation
• Paving the Grande Montée bridge
• Prescott-Russell Land Division Committee applications
• Approval of July and August accounts payable

Council approved the paving of the Grande Montée bridge and allocated discretionary funds to various community organizations. Two land division requests were approved, and the council passed a by-law regarding subdivision control. Additionally, council supported provincial legislation requests concerning short-term rental brokerages.

• Approved paving of bridge at Grande Montée and county Rd 10 via Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
• Distributed discretionary funds to 10 organizations, including $2,000 each for Canada Day and EHFD community breakfast
• Approved land division requests #B-035-2023 and #B-039-2023 for Anette Fournier Villeneuve et Gordon W. Villeneuve
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-48 regarding subdivision control for part of registered Plan number 199
• Approved accounts payable of $1,055,377.84 (June) and $304,985.51 (July)
• Supported Township of Selwyn request for provincial legislation on short-term rental brokerage compliance
• Supported City of Clarence-Rockland petition for an Ottawa River study
• Approved $1,000 financial support for a December 6th fundraising event

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury will meet to consider several new by-laws regarding noise, fire department agreements, and staff appointments. The council will also receive monthly reports from the fire, building, and road departments.

• By-Law No. 2023-41: Noise
• By-Law No. 2023-36: Agreement with Hawkesbury Fire Department
• By-Law No. 2023-43: Appointment of Daniel Chatelain as Garage Lead Hand
• By-Law No. 2023-44: Amendment to Schedule 'B' of By-Law 2022-60 Salaries
• By-Law No. 2023-45: Appointment of Stephane Pharand as Operator Labourer

Council approved a new noise regulation by-law and authorized a $40,312 drainage project in Ste-Anne-de-Prescott. The board also approved seasonal outdoor patio extensions for two community centers and appointed two municipal staff members.

• Passed By-Law No. 2023-41 to regulate and control noise
• Approved $40,312 drainage project for land in Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
• Approved seasonal outdoor patio extensions for Chute a Blondeau and Centre d' Action community centers
• Approved application for Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital grant for Chute a Blondeau Community Center
• Approved purchase of a park bench for the bike path
• Appointed Daniel Chatelain as Garage Lead Hand and Stéphane Pharand as Operator Labourer
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-47 for fire department cost recovery fees
• Approved $325,663.21 in accounts payable for May 2023

Special Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury will conduct a special meeting to review several items including financial indicators and a presentation on homelessness. The council will also receive correspondence regarding the opioid crisis and an oath of office.

• Financial indicator Review (FITs 2022)
• Nominal Roll Presentation (NLP) - Homelessness
• Correspondence regarding the Opioid Crisis resolution
• By-law 2023-42 Confirming By-Law

Council passed By-Law No. 2023-42 to confirm proceedings from the May 29, 2023 meeting. The session also included presentations on financial indicators, homelessness, and MPAC.

• Approved agenda (Resolution # 2023-85)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-42 to confirm Council proceedings (Resolution # 2023-86)

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2023 taxation by-law, an automatic aid agreement with Hawkesbury, and a road closure. They will also receive financial statements, monthly departmental reports, and discuss a pedestrian crossing at the school. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• By-Law 2023-35: Taxation by-law for 2023
• By-Law 2023-36: Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid Agreement with Hawkesbury
• By-Law 2023-39: Permanently close a road
• By-Law 2023-38: Parks and Recreation procedures
• Financial statement presentation for year ended Dec 31, 2022

Council passed the 2023 property tax by-law and approved using capital reserves for the St-Eugene Community Centre. A mutual aid fire agreement with Hawkesbury was defeated pending review by the Fire Marshal. Several other by-laws were passed, including road closure and parks committee appointments.

• Approved 2023 property tax levy by-law (carried)
• Defeated automatic aid and mutual aid fire agreement with Hawkesbury (defeated)
• Approved using capital reserve for St-Eugene Community Centre construction (carried)
• Approved financial report as presented (carried)
• Approved road closure at 3481 Front Road (carried)
• Approved parks and recreation committee by-law (carried)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,019,967.63 (carried)
• Approved request to United Counties for pedestrian crossing on Labrosse Street (carried)

Zoning Public Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to consider the closure and transfer of a right-of-way. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2023, at Town Hall.

• Right-of-way closure and transfer

The public meeting was held to consider closing and transferring a right-of-way. Council approved the application by Daniel Cadieux and Sylvie Desroches to purchase the unopened road allowance at 3481 Front Road, as it does not meet municipal requirements and is only eligible for sale to the adjacent property owner. The approval will be enacted by by-law at a regular meeting.

• Approved sale of unopened road allowance (portion of PINS 54186-0636 and 54186-0837) at 3481 Front Road to adjacent owners Daniel Cadieux and Sylvie Desroches (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township Council is meeting to review monthly reports from drainage, fire, road, and construction departments. Key discussion items include the intersection of Front Street and Golf Road and the declaration of surplus land.

• Discussion on amber flashing light at the intersection of Front Street and Golf Road
• Proposal to declare certain land as surplus
• Approval of April accounts payable
• Review of March 2023 building permit and council building reports
• Discussion on VCI Bursary and Main Street flower pots

Council approved accounts payable totaling $1,019,967.63 and voted to sell a surplus property on Concession 1 RD via a real estate agent. The board also renewed a dust control contract and approved a $300 student bursary.

• Approved accounts payable for March 1 to March 31, 2023, totaling $1,019,967.63 (Carried)
• Declared roll number 0201 000 00203215 Concession 1 RD as surplus and approved sale via real estate agent (Carried)
• Approved renewal of contract for dust control (Carried)
• Approved $300 bursary for a graduating student of the class of 2023 (Carried)
• Supported Municipality of North Perth's request for provincial funding for school bus stop arm cameras and administrative penalty costs (Carried)
• Supported Town of Grimsby regarding barriers for women in politics (Carried)
• Supported Municipality of Chatham-Kent's call to reduce insurance costs (Carried)
• Agreed to hold Canada Day at Chute à Blondeau (No objection)

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding its regular meeting on March 13, 2023. Council will hear delegations about garbage on County Road 14 and a request to support LCBO changes, receive monthly department reports, and consider by-laws amending the procedural by-law and salary schedule. The agenda also includes discussion of a cycling path tax request and Canada Day planning.

• Delegation from Lee Willems regarding garbage on County Road 14 municipal land and contract conflicts
• Delegation from Craig MacMillan requesting support for LCBO change (with multiple attachments)
• By-Law No. 2023-31 to amend Procedural By-Law 2022-52
• By-Law No. 2023-33 to amend Schedule B Salaries of By-Law 2022-60
• Discussion on paying taxes for East Hawkesbury bike path and bringing back bicycle courses at St-Eugene Elementary School

Council approved over $713,000 in payments and established a mutual aid agreement for the fire department to assist Hawkesbury. The board also passed a resolution to indemnify council members against lawsuits and supported the elimination of LCBO mark-ups for non-VQA wineries.

• Approved accounts payable for Feb 1 to Feb 28, 2023 in the amount of $713,073.03
• Approved participation in provincial mutual aid plan for East Hawkesbury Fire Dept to respond to Hawkesbury
• Approved request for amber flashing light at Golf Road and Front Road intersection
• Approved land division #B-009-2023 for Campbell Petroleum Ltd subject to $650 in fees
• Approved resolution to fully indemnify Council members for judgments and legal fees in lawsuits
• Approved support for Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
• Approved donation of 2023 taxes owed to the Township to the bicycle path committee
• Approved support for eliminating LCBO Mark-up and Wine Levy on non-VQA Ontario wine

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury Council will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2023. Key items include a delegation requesting regulation of tree cutting, a presentation on a recreation trail, and the adoption of 20 by-laws for municipal drain maintenance. The council will also consider by-laws to amend fees and charges, set an interim levy, and appoint a member to the CAB Committee.

• Delegation from Lucie Dorris requesting council consider regulating tree cutting, with reference to an existing 2016 policy.
• Presentation on a recreation trail by Eric Collard and Michel Villeneuve.
• 20 by-laws (2023-11 to 2023-30) for individual municipal drain maintenance projects.
• By-Law 2023-06 to amend fees and charges, and By-Law 2023-07 for the interim levy.
• Request for sponsorship (attachment 20230210083705043.pdf).

Council approved a two-year extension for a gravel contract with A.L. Blair and passed by-laws for 2023 interim tax levies. Other actions included renewing library contracts, declaring two Mack trucks as surplus, and approving various municipal drain maintenance by-laws.

• Extended A.L. Blair gravel contract for two years (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-07 for 2023 interim tax levies (Carried)
• Approved $315,396.16 in accounts payable for January 2023 (Carried)
• Declared 2015 and 2016 Mack recycling trucks as surplus (Carried)
• Renewed 1-year contracts with Hawkesbury and Champlain libraries (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-06 to establish fees for short term rental licensing (Carried)
• Approved $500 donation to Cercle des Fermières de Ste-Anne-de-Prescott (Carried)
• Approved $300 scholarship for a resident student (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a regular meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2023 budget (By-Law 2023-03), employee salaries for 2023-2026 (By-Law 2022-60), temporary borrowing for current expenditures (By-Law 2023-01), and garbage and recycling service rates (By-Law 2023-02). Council will also receive monthly reports from the fire, drainage, road, and building departments, and discuss unfinished business such as a short-term rental licensing draft and a boat launch issue.

• By-Law 2023-03: Adoption of the 2023 budget
• By-Law 2022-60: Establish employee salaries for 2023-2026
• By-Law 2023-01: Temporary borrowing line of credit for 2023 current expenditures
• By-Law 2023-02: Impose garbage and recycling service rates for 2023
• Discussion of short-term rental licensing draft (By-Law 2022-XX)

The Township of East Hawkesbury approved its 2023 budgetary estimates and established a new licensing by-law for short-term rentals. Council also authorized a garbage and recycling service rate for 2023 and approved $603,763.79 in accounts payable.

• Adopted 2023 Budgetary estimates (By-Law No. 2023-03)
• Passed Short Term Rental licensing by-law (By-Law No. 2023-05)
• Approved garbage and recycling service rate for 2023 (By-Law No. 2023-02)
• Approved $603,763.79 in accounts payable for Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2022
• Approved making the barn at 7940 Arthur-Lavigne Street accessible to the public
• Approved Lascelles Engineering & Associates Limited for Environmental Compliance Approval Application
• Approved quote for Council chamber microphones and sound upgrade
• Passed By-Law No. 2022-60 to establish employee salaries and remuneration