Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

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Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

Committee reviews heritage grant application for 181 Tower Road

The Municipal Heritage Committee will review a township heritage permit request and grant application for alterations at 181 Tower Road. Staff will also provide updates on the replacement of the Marble Rock Interpretive Sign, the Springfield House & Escott Town Hall Project, and the Lillies Cemetery working group. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adopting minutes from previous sessions.

Application for Alteration & Heritage Conservation/Celebration Grant at 181 Tower Road
Staff update on Marble Rock Interpretive Sign replacement options
Staff update on Springfield House & Escott Town Hall Project
Heritage Properties Working Group update on Lillies Cemetery
Remarks from attendees of the 2026 CHO Conference

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 2 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. Chair's Remarks 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 4. Adoption and/or Receipt of Minutes 4.1 Confirmation of the Minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - MHCM_Aug21_2025 - English.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting of August 21, 2025 and April 10, 2026 be adopted as circulated. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Delegations/Presentations 7. Business 7.1 181 Tower Road - Application for Alteration & Heritage Conservation/ Celebration Grant Application 1. 1 - Township Heritage Permit Request Aug 2026.pdf 2. 2 - 181 Tower Rd - Front Entrance Plan.pdf 3. 3 - 181 Tower Rd - Front Entrance Estimate.pdf 4. 4 - 181 Tower Road - Painting Estimate.pdf 5. 1 - 181 Tower Road - Heritage Conservati …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to hear two property applications

The Leeds and the Thousand Islands Committee of Adjustment will meet on August 25, 2026, to review two new property applications. The meeting is procedural, with no decisions expected beyond adopting the agenda and minutes. The committee will also address outstanding applications and other business before adjourning.

D13-2026-019: Property application at 95 Benson Park Rd
D13-2026-020: Property application at 138 Yardarm Lane

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay. I'd like to thank everyone for attending the committee of adjustment meeting and like to remind everyone as we get underway. This meeting is in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of committee members and staff. All comments and questions are directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and the public. I'd like to remind committee members that you must speak into your microphone so everyone online and a person can hear you. For those attendees who are online, your video picture will not be displayed and you'll be muted which will and will not be able to unmute yourself during an application that you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call the application forward. The owner or applicant in attendance may come to the table to your right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into the microphone. If the owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. Committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments, questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it's your turn. If you're an in person and would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. And this microphone will be live. If you're on the video portion of the Zoom meeting and you'd like to spea …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 July 28, 2026 Hearing Minutes 1. Committee of Adjustment - July 28, 2026 - Minutes - Draft.pdf 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-019 - 95 Benson Park Rd 1. D13-2026-019 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-019 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-019 Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2026-019 Renderings.pdf 5. D13-2026-019 Elevation.pdf 6. D13-2026-019 Lot Coverage Calculation.pdf 7. D13-2026-019 Plan of Survey.pdf 6.2 D13-2026-020 - 138 Yardarm Lane 1. D13-2026-020 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-020 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-020 Plot Plan - Existing.pdf 4. D13-2026-020 Plot Plan - Proposed.pdf 5. D13-2026-020 Construction Details.pdf 6. D13-2026-020 Pictures.p …

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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to review three new property applications

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss outstanding and new applications. The body will consider three specific property requests and review the minutes from the June 30, 2026 hearing.

Application D13-2026-016 for 62 Benson Dr
Application D13-2026-017 for 108 Main St
Application D13-2026-018 for 788 1000 Islands Parkway

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 June 30, 2026 Hearing Minutes 1. Committee of Adjustment - June 30 2026 - Minutes - Draft.pdf 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-016 - 62 Benson Dr 1. D13-2026-016 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-016 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-016 Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2026-016 Deck Layout.pdf 6.2 D13-2026-017 - 108 Main St 1. D13-2026-017 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-017 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-017 Draft Plan of Survey.pdf 6.3 D13-2026-018 - 788 1000 Islands Parkway 1. D13-2026-018 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-018 Cover Letter.pdf 3. D13-2026-018 Application.pdf 4. D13-2026-018 Plot Plan.pdf 5. D13-2026-018 Pictures - East Si …

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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

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The council meeting agenda for Leeds and the Thousand Islands on July 13, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as amended to include three motions being agenda items 13.7, 13.8 and 13.9 which are being brought forward from Notice of Motion at the July 6th Committee of the Whole Meeting. 5. Declaration of …

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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Township considers road widenings and fire equipment donations

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals for park and cemetery accessibility and voting on several staff reports. Key decisions include budget approvals for fire equipment and the dedication of road widenings via by-law.

By-Law 2026-034 to dedicate road widenings as part of common highways
$8,000 additional 2026 capital budget for two battery powered ventilation fans
Donation of a retired GMC Topkick Pumper and firefighting gear to Firefighters Without Borders
Proposal for Gray's Beach Parkette revitalization on the Thousand Islands Parkway
Request for an accessible ramp at Cross Cemetery and an exemption from the Cemetery Grant policy

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Okay, folks. It is 6:00 p.m. So, we'll begin this committee of the whole uh Monday, July the 6th. So, we'll begin with our land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds in the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Alangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Heron Wendat. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time in memorial. So, we'll begin with the adoption of the agenda moved by Councelorlair, seconded by Councelor Robertson. Sorry, it's it's the signatures that throw me off. They're very similar. Uh that the agenda be adopted as circulated. Any amendments, changes? Seeing none, I'll call a question. All those in favor? Any opposed? And it is carried. Next item on the agenda is declaration of punary interest in the general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? Have no hands up. And there is no close session this evening. So we'll go right into delegations. So we have the Rotary Club of Ganonway Whitney Kilgore to talk about Gray's Beach. So if you can come to the podium and we'll make sure the microphone is on and the floor is yours. Okay. Well, thank you fir …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, July 06, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Closed Se …

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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee to consider three zoning applications

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications for minor variances at the Lansdowne Council Chambers. The agenda includes the adoption of draft minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on a volunteer gala.

D13-2026-013: 989 Foster Bay Lane (plot plan, rendering, floor plans)
D13-2026-014: 508 Slack Road (plot plan, rendering)
D13-2026-015: 946 Dunn Rovin Lane (plot plan)
Adoption of May 26, 2026 Committee Hearing Draft Minutes
Volunteer Gala discussion

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay, I'd like to thank everyone for attending the Committee of Adjustment meeting. I'd like to remind everyone as we get underway that this meeting is in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and the public. I'd like to remind committee members that you must speak into your microphone so everyone online and in person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video picture will not be displayed and you will be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during an application that you were not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call the applicant forward. The owner or applicant and attendees may come to the table to your right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into the microphone. If the owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. Committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments and questions should be directed to chair and only speak when it's your turn. If you're in person and would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're on the video portion of the Zoom meeting and you'd like to speak and …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 May 26, 2026 Committee Hearing Draft Minutes 1. Committee of Adjustment - May 26, 2026 - Draft Minutes.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the May 26, 2026 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-013 - 989 Foster Bay Lane 1. D13-2026-013 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-013 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-013 Existing Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2026-013 Existing Plot Plan - Full Scale.pdf 5. D13-2026-013 Proposed Plot Plan.pdf 6. D13-2026-013 Proposed Plot Plan - Full Scale.pdf 7. D13-2026-013 Proposed Rendering.pdf 8. D13-2026-013 Floor Plans.pdf 9. D13-2026-013 Picture of Existing Development.pdf 10. D13-2 …

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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider $6.6M water station contract and zoning by-law amendments

The Council is meeting on June 15, 2026, to decide on zoning by-law amendments for three properties, award major infrastructure contracts, approve the 2025 audited financial statements, and handle routine appointments and by-laws. A public meeting is scheduled for the zoning amendment at 1 Lone Tree Island. The agenda also includes a closed session.

Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-2026-005 for 1 Lone Tree Island to change waterfront zone from EP to EP-13
Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-2026-004 for 161 & 164 Ivy Lea Road to rezone waterfront and rural areas
Award of tender for Water Storage and Booster Pumping Station in Lansdowne to Dalcon Constructors Ltd. for $6,598,834.79
Award of tender for Black Rapids Road Bridge Rehabilitation to G. Tackaberry & Sons for $367,213.61, plus $111,000 additional capital
Approval of 2025 audited financial statements with transfer of $441,316 from Working Fund Reserve and $147,105 from Contingency Reserve to cover $588,421 deficit

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Good evening everyone. It is Monday, June the 15th, and this is the June council meeting. So, we'll call this meeting to order at 6 p.m. Please rise for the playing of the national anthem. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [music] >> So we do have regrets from councelor or maybe this evening. Um we will begin with our land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Alangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Heron Wendat. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. So our first motion is a motion to adopt the agenda moved by councelorlair seconded by councelor Kelman that the agenda be adopted as circulated discussion. Seeing none I'll call the question. All those in favor? Any opposed? And it is carried. Any declaration of cunary interest or general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? I have no hands up. So, we'll move forward with the next item on the agenda. Um, which is the I've got I'm out of there's no closed session reporting out. No closed, but there …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Closed Session 7. Reporting out of Closed Session &nbs …

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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee recommends $147,369.60 slurry seal contract award to Greenwood Paving

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review staff reports and make recommendations to Council. Items include extending a curbside collection contract with Emterra Environmental, approving $70,000 for wastewater environmental assessment studies, establishing a donation policy, and awarding a slurry seal tender. Also under consideration is an automatic aid agreement with the Township of South Frontenac for fire services.

Curbside collection contract extension with Emterra Environmental from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
$70,000 capital budget request for Sanitary Municipal Class Environmental Assessment from wastewater reserve.
Automatic Aid Agreement with Township of South Frontenac for fire services (By-law 2026-027).
Donation Policy by-law (2026-026) establishing a policy for the Township.
Award of joint tender OPS-2026-009 for supply and application of slurry seal to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $147,369.60.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends extending waste collection contract with Emterra

The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to Council, including extending the waste collection contract with Emterra Environmental for one year, approving $70,000 for a wastewater environmental assessment, and awarding a slurry seal tender to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $147,369.60. All motions were carried unanimously. No decisions were final; they are recommendations for Council approval.

Recommended extending waste collection contract OPS-2025-019 with Emterra Environmental for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (carried)
Recommended $70,000 additional capital budget for Sanitary Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, funded by wastewater reserve (carried)
Recommended By-law 2026-027 for Automatic Aid Agreement with Township of South Frontenac (carried)
Recommended By-law 2026-026 to establish a Donation Policy (carried)
Recommended awarding tender OPS-2026-009 for slurry seal to Greenwood Paving Ltd. for $147,369.60 plus HST (carried)

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Good evening everyone. We'll bring this uh Committee of the Whole meeting to order. Where are we for time? 6:01 maybe? That's not bad. We had a little presentation, a pleasurable one at that, prior to our meeting tonight, our youth bursary awards. Recipients were here in person. Macy Greer was the $1,000 award recipient. Asia Johnson-McBride was a $600 award recipient. And McKenzie Swan was a $400 award recipient. That presentation, as I indicated, just took place with pictures and family and it was great to see them all. Congratulations to each of them. Um as I'm calling this meeting to order, I think we acknowledged it at 6:01. Um Michelle, did you want to handle land acknowledgement? >> Certainly, thank you. Uh with gratitude, the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawks, and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. >> Thank you. I should mention that uh our mayor is away today and is unable to chair this meeting. Thus, I'm doing so on her behalf. Thank you. Um I also want to mention tonight um is the f …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, June 01, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Closed Se …

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1 Committee of the Whole Minutes Date: Location: June 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Councillor Robertson Members Absent: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Staff Present: Michelle Hannah, Clerk Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development Staff Absent: Melanie Cook, Human Resources Manager _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at __________ p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.COW.031 Moved by: Councillor LeClair Seconded by: Councillor Kelman That the agenda be adopted as circulated. Carried 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 2 None. 5. Closed Session 6. Delegations None. 7. Briefings 8. Public Meeting 9. Staff Reports 9.1 Curbside Collection Contract Extension Resolution Number: 2026.COW.032 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley That Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approve the extension of contract OPS-2025-019 Lansdowne Village and Municipal Waste Collection, with Emterra Environmental for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Carried 9.2 Budget Reque …

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Tue May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee of Adjustment reviews three new property applications

The Committee of Adjustment will review three new development applications. Each application includes a recommendation for approval subject to conditions found in the Planner's Report.

Application D13-2026-010: 912 Moonlight Lane
Application D13-2026-011: 853 Canoe Lane
Application D13-2026-012: 908 Hummingbird Lane

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay, I would like to thank everyone for attending the meeting. The Committee of Adjustment meeting and I'd like to remind everyone as we get underway that this meeting is in person and online through Zoom and and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff and the public. I'd like to remind committee members they must speak into your microphone so everyone online and in person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video picture will not be displayed. You will be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during an application you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call the application forward. The owner or applicant in attendance may come to the table to their right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into it. If the owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. The committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments and questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it is your turn. If you are in person and would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're on the video portion of the Zoom meeting and you would li …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 April 28, 2026 Minutes 1. Committee of Adjustment - April 28, 2026 - Minutes - Draft.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the April 28, 2026 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-010 - 912 Moonlight Lane 1. D13-2026-010 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-010 Cover Letter.pdf 3. D13-2026-010 Application.pdf 4. D13-2026-010 Plot Plan.pdf 5. D13-2026-010 Proposed Floor Plan.pdf 6. D13-2026-010 Existing Floor Plan.pdf 7. New - D13-2026-010 S Mallory and T Mallory Comments.pdf 8. New - D13-2026-010 Planner's Report.pdf 9. New - D13-2026-010 CRCA Comments.pdf Recommendation: That application D13-2026- …

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Tue May 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to interview and appoint new Ward 1 councillor

Council will interview seven candidates and appoint a new councillor for Ward 1 to fill a vacancy. Other decisions include heritage designations for three properties, approval of community grants and youth bursaries, and a pickleball court expansion request. Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment and the Leeds County OPP Detachment Board are also on the agenda.

Interview and appointment for Ward 1 council vacancy (7 candidates)
Ontario Heritage Act designations for 181 Tower Road, 186 Main Street, and 117 Raison Road
2026 Community Grants Spring Intake and Youth Bursary Award
Pickleball Court expansion request from Recreation Working Group
Appointment of Jeff Lackie to Leeds County OPP Detachment Board

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Todd Robertson to fill Ward 1 vacancy

Council interviewed seven candidates for the vacant Ward 1 seat and appointed Todd Robertson for the remainder of the term. Andrew Logan was appointed to the Committee of Adjustment, and Jeff Lackie was approved as the community member on the Leeds County OPP Detachment Board. Several staff reports were approved, including community grants, youth bursary, cemetery grant, and pickleball court expansion.

Appointed Todd Robertson to Council for Ward 1 vacancy (2026.Council.82)
Appointed Andrew Logan to Committee of Adjustment (2026.Council.83)
Approved Jeff Lackie as community member to Leeds County OPP Detachment Board (2026.Council.84)
Approved staff reports including Community Grants, Youth Bursary, Cemetery Grant, Pickleball Court Expansion, and Facility Booking Review (2026.Council.81)
Adopted April 13, 2026 Council minutes and May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (2026.Council.80)
Adopted agenda and waived Procedural By-law for item 13.1 (2026.Council.79)
Gave third reading to By-law 2026-024 (Appointment of Councillor Ward 1) (2026.Council.85)
Passed confirmatory By-law 2026-025 (2026.Council.86)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Good evening everyone. We'll begin this council meeting Tuesday the May May the 12th and we'll call this meeting to order at 6 p.m. Please rise for the playing of the national anthem. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] We will begin our meeting with a land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds in the Thousand Islands acknowledges that these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Alongquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Hiron Wendat. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. So, we will begin with adoption of the agenda moved by councelor Antoine Hartley, seconded by councelor maybe that the agenda be adopted as circulated and that the procedural bylaw be waved to allow item 13.1 to be heard with item 9.1. discussion seeing none I'll call the question all those in favor any opposed and it is carried declaration of kunary interest and general nature thereof does anybody have an interest to declare go ahead councelor calman go ahead um and next councelor and Harley >> thank you worship and through you I have to declare a conflict for item number 12 the staff reports because that will include …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Closed Session 7. Reporting out of Closed Session &nbs …

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Council Minutes Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Staff Present: Stephen Donachey, Chief Administrative Officer Michelle Hannah, Clerk Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development / Acting CAO 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. National Anthem 3. Land Acknowledgement 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.Council.79 Moved by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley Seconded by: Councillor Mabee That the agenda be adopted as circulated, and That the Procedural By-law be waived to allow item 13.1 to be heard with item 9.1. Carried 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Councillor Kelman declared a conflict of interest in a matter before Council in Open Session in regard to Item 12.2 on the agenda. Councillor Antoine-Hartley declared a conflict of interest in a matter before Council in Open Session in regard to Item 12.2 on the agenda. Please view our Conflicts Registry on eScribe here . 6. Closed Session 7. Reporting out of Clo …

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Mon May 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Township discusses heritage designations, community grants, and zoning amendments

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal matters including heritage property designations and various grant distributions. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for Ivy Lea Road and a request for a new fire services trailer.

Heritage designation for 181 Tower Road, 186 Main Street, and 117 Raison Road
Zoning By-Law Amendment for 161 and 164 Ivy Lea Road
$63,136.50 in 2026 Community Grants Spring Intake distribution
$2,000 in 2026 Youth Bursary awards
Cemetery Grant Program allocations totaling $23,591.95

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends heritage designations for three historic houses

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council designate three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act: 181 Tower Road (Bradley House), 186 Main Street (Hotchkiss-Chapman House), and 117 Raison Road (Washburn House). It also approved or recommended funding for community grants ($63,136.50), youth bursaries ($2,000), cemetery grants ($17,621.95 total), and a $5,000 trailer for fire services. A proposal to add pickleball court lines at Lansdowne Jerry Park tennis court was not proceeded with. The Committee resolved into Council to appoint David McGurrin as Chief Building Official and passed a confirmatory by-law.

Recommended heritage designations for 181 Tower Rd, 186 Main St, 117 Raison Rd (carried)
Recommended approval of $63,136.50 in 2026 Community Grants spring intake (carried)
Recommended $2,000 in 2026 Youth Bursary awards (carried)
Recommended $17,621.95 in Cemetery Grant Program funds across five cemeteries (carried)
Recommended not proceeding with pickleball court lines at Lansdowne Jerry Park tennis court (carried)
Directed staff to complete a review of facility, court, and field booking and allocation (carried)
Approved $5,000 capital budget for acquisition of a trailer for fire services (carried)
Appointed David McGurrin as Chief Building Official (By-law 2026-022, three readings, carried)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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I'll touch this one. Okay, folks. Uh, we are having some technical difficulties. Um, just trying to make sure it's me. Okay. Um, I was the one that had the problem up, so I apologize. So, uh, welcome to Monday, May the 4th, uh, committee of the whole for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. And we are calling this meeting to order at 6:01. And we will start with the land acknowledgement. With gratitude, the township of Leeds in the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are their traditional territory of the Alangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Heron Wendette. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. So we'll begin our agenda by the adoption of the agenda moved by councelor maybe seconded by deputy mayor FOD that the agenda be adopted as circulated that committee of the whole wave the procedural bylaw 22-001 to allow committee of the whole to resolve into council at agenda item number 11 to consider a bylaw for the appointment of the chief building official and the confirmatory bylaw to confirm the proceedings of council. Discussion on the motion I have no hands up so I'll call the question. And all those …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, May 04, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated, and That Committee of the Whole waive the Procedural By-law 22-001 to allow Committee of the Whole t …

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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee to decide on variance applications at 16 Jackstraw Lane and 69 Benson Park Rd

The Leeds and the Thousand Islands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two new minor variance applications. Applications D13-2026-008 (16 Jackstraw Lane) and D13-2026-009 (69 Benson Park Rd) are recommended for approval subject to conditions in the Planner’s Reports. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and handle other routine business.

D13-2026-008 – 16 Jackstraw Lane: variance application with revised plans and CRCA comments, recommended for approval with conditions
D13-2026-009 – 69 Benson Park Rd: variance application with construction details and CRCA comments, recommended for approval with conditions
Adoption of March 31, 2026 hearing minutes
Declaration of pecuniary interests

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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I'd like you to thank you for attending Committee of Adjustment meeting. I'd like to remind everyone as we get underway that this meeting is in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of the committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and the public. I'd like to remind the committee members that you must speak into the microphone so that everyone online and in person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, excuse me, your video picture will not be displayed. Uh you will be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during an application you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call the application forward. The owner or applicant in attendance may come to the table to your right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into it. The owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. Committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments, questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it is your turn. During person who would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're in the video portion of the Zoom meeting and you'd like to speak and your micro …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 March 31, 2026 Hearing Minutes 1. Committee of Adjustment - March 31, 2026 - Minutes - Draft.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the March 31, 2026 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-008 - 16 Jackstraw Lane 1. D13-2026-008 Notice of Hearing - Revised.pdf 2. D13-2026-008 Application - Revised.pdf 3. D13-2026-008 Plot Plan - Revised.pdf 4. D13-2026-008 Proposed Elevations - Revised.pdf 5. New - D13-2026-008 CRCA Comments.pdf 6. New - D13-2026-008 Planner's Report.pdf Recommendation: That application D13-2026-008 be approved subject to the conditions as included in the Planner’s Report and the dec …

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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2026 tax rates and rezoning of 390 Back Street

Council will decide on the 2026 tax rate bylaw, which sets property tax rates for all classes. It will also consider a zoning amendment for 390 Back Street (Rural to Rural Special Exception) and hold a public meeting for a zoning change at 158 Hill Island. Other actions include filling a council vacancy in Ward 1 and approving a contract extension for waste site compaction.

2026 Tax Rate By-law (By-law 2026-015) – sets levy and tax rates for all property classes
Zoning By-law Amendment D14-2025-009 at 390 Back Street – rezone from Rural 'RU' to Rural Special Exception 'RU-59'
Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment D14-2026-002 at 158 Hill Island
Council Vacancy 2026 – Ward 1 – declaration and process to fill the seat formerly held by Jeff Lackie
Waste Site Compaction Contract Extension with Fast Eddies from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Good evening everyone. It is Monday, April the 13th and this is the Township of Leeds in the Thousand Islands uh monthly council meeting and we're calling the meeting to order at 6 PM. And please rise for the playing of the national anthem. Heat. Heat. Heat. We will begin with the land acknowledgement. ment with gratitude. The township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Alangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Heron Wendat. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township we would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. We'll move forward with our first motion moved by deputy mayor FOD, seconded by uh councelor maybe that the agenda be adopted as circulated and that council waves procedural bylaw to allow for the addition of a delegation section in item 8 and that council elects to amend the council meeting schedule to move the May council meeting from the 11th to the 12th of 2026. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, I'll call the question. All those in favor? Any opposed? Carried. Next item is declaration of punary interest or general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? I have no h …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That Council waives the procedural by-law to allow for the addition of a Delegation section at item 8. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Natu …

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Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee to consider designating three properties

The Municipal Heritage Committee will meet to discuss draft designation by-laws for three properties: 181 Tower Road, 186 Main Street, and 117 Raison Road. The committee will also review staff updates on the Springfield House & Escott Town Hall project and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Retaining Wall Project.

Consider designation by-law for 181 Tower Road
Consider designation by-law for 186 Main Street
Consider designation by-law for 117 Raison Road
Review Springfield House & Escott Town Hall Project
Review United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Retaining Wall Project

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Call the meeting to order. Uh it is currently 1:01 p.m. Thank you for your patience as I sorted out my technological issues. I'm going to apologize in advance. I had a chest infection for a couple of weeks, so my voice may sound crackly as we are talking today. Um Thanks everyone for coming today, and thanks for staff for uh coming to speak to us about uh the Springfield House and Escott Town Hall project. Before we move into the adoption of the agenda, there has been a request that the agenda be adopted, but we're going to propose to bring staff update 8.1.1 forward ahead of the business today so that staff have the opportunity to do the presentation up front. So, I would ask is there a mover for the agenda? Jonathan, seconded by Keith. All those in favor? Opposed? Thanks, everyone. Uh Adoption and receipt of the minutes, may I have a mover? Okay, we will. So, we haven't finished the minutes, so we will Resolutions are ready there. Perfect, thank you. Um Any pecuniary interest for today? Not seeing any delegations, presentations, we don't have any. So, at this point, we will move over to the staff update on Springfield House and the Escott Town Hall project. Yes, that's me. For those of you don't know me, I'm Jonathan Cross, I'm manager of infrastructure and environmental services here at the the township. I've been overseeing the Escott project for the last few months. Just a a status update which I did share with a group of the archives people on Tuesday. Um I miss I guess …

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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee recommends zoning change for 108 Main St, Seeley's Bay

The Committee of the Whole will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 108 Main St and adjacent vacant land in Seeley's Bay, changing the zone to RH-7. It will also discuss a water and wastewater financial plan and rates, a revisioning of Seeley's Bay Hall, and a video surveillance policy. Delegations include presentations on Rockport development and pickleball court lines.

Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-2026-003 for 108 Main St and vacant land (recommended approval)
Water and Wastewater Financial Plan O. Reg. 453/07 and Rates (recommended approval)
Seeley's Bay Hall Revisioning – Proposed Use Options (directing detailed design)
Pickleball Court Expansion Request – Recreation Working Group recommends not adding lines to Lansdowne Jerry Park tennis court
Video Surveillance System Policy (By-law 2026-014)

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends zoning changes and water financial plan for Council approval

The Committee of the Whole recommended several items for Council, including a zoning amendment for 108 Main Street and a new water and wastewater financial plan. Discussions were held regarding the repurposing of Seeley's Bay Hall, which was referred back to staff for further consultation.

Recommended approval of Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-2026-003 for 108 Main Street (Carried)
Recommended approval of Water and Wastewater Financial Plan O. Reg. 453/07 (Carried)
Defeated motion to proceed with detailed design phase for Seeley's Bay Community Hall (Defeated)
Referred Seeley's Bay Hall repurposing matter back to staff for further consultation (Carried)
Recommended approval of Video Surveillance System Policy By-law 2026-014 (Carried)
Deferred decision on pickleball court expansion request (Deferred)
Recommended approval of Facility Free Use Policy (Carried)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Are you ready? Okay, it is Sorry, uh we're just going to begin. I think it's me. Are we live? Okay. My apologies everybody. We'll begin this Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, April the 7th. It is 6:01 and we'll call this meeting to order. We'll begin with the land acknowledgement. With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk, and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. So, begin with number three, which is the adoption of the agenda, moved by Councillor Maybe, seconded by Councillor Antoine Hartley, that the agenda be adopted as circulated and that the procedural bylaw be waived to allow four delegations instead of three for this meeting. Any discussion on the motion at hand? I have no hands up. I'll call the question. All those in favor? Any opposed? And it's carried. Next item on the agenda is declaration of pecuniary interest or general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? I have no hands up. So, we'll move forward with a close session, which there is none this even …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That the Procedural By-law be waived to allow four delegations instead of three for this meet …

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1 Committee of the Whole Minutes Date: Location: April 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Staff Present: Melanie Cook, Human Resources Manager Michelle Hannah, Clerk Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Acting CAO/Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.COW.010 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That the Procedural By-law be waived to allow four delegations instead of three for this meeting. Carried 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 5. Closed Session None. 2 6. Delegations 6.1 Rockport Development Group Wendy Merkley presented to Council. The Clerk received the petition from the group. Wendy Merkley provided information to Council regarding Rockport. Councillor Mabee - signage and speed bumps to slow down traffic? 6.2 Seeley's Bay Hall Repurpose Dr. Briggs and Dr. O'Connor provided information regarding a medical centre in the Seeley's Bay Firehall. Cou …

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Tue Mar 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to approve four land use applications

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. It will consider one outstanding application (905 Woodridge Lane) and three new applications (929 Burma Lane, 38 Dark Island Lane, 481 Bostwick Island). Recommendations are to approve each application subject to conditions in the Planner’s Report. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

D13-2026-002 – 905 Woodridge Lane – outstanding application, recommended for approval
D13-2026-005 – 929 Burma Lane – new application, recommended for approval
D13-2026-006 – 38 Dark Island Lane – new application, recommended for approval
D13-2026-007 – 481 Bostwick Island – new application, recommended for approval

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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I'd like to thank everyone for attending the Committee of Adjustment meeting and I'd like to remind everyone as we get underway that the meeting is in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of committee members and staff. All comments and questions are be directed through the chair from committee members staff and the public. I'd like to remind committee members that you must speak into the microphone so that everyone online and in person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video picture will not be displayed. You'll be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during your application that you have during an application you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. The beginning of each application, I will call the applicant forward. The owner or applicant in attendance may come to the table to your right to speak to the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into the microphone. If the owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. Committee will ask members No, the committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments and questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it is your turn. If you're in person and would like to speak to an application, one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're on the vid …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 March 3, 2026 Hearing Minutes - Draft 1. March 3, 2026 - Committee of Adjustment Draft Minutes.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the March 3, 2026 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 5.1 D13-2026-002 - 905 Woodridge Lane 1. D13-2026-002 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-002 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-002 Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2026-002 Pictures.pdf 5. D13-2026-002 Renderings of Project.pdf 6. D13-2026-002 Reference Plan 5140.pdf 7. D13-2026-002 Reference Plan 5996.pdf 8. D13-2026-002 CRCA Comments.pdf 9. D13-2026-002 Planner's Report.pdf 10. NEW - D13-2026-002 Planner's Report - March 31, 2026 Hearing.pdf 11. New - D13-2026-002 CLA-CLEA Comment …

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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves truck purchase, flag policy, and opposes high-speed rail

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will approve the purchase of a half-ton pickup truck for $64,617.60 and a shade structure for Centennial Park for $64,299.09. The council also approved a new Municipal Flag Policy and voted to oppose the Alto High Speed Rail proposal.

Award of truck contract to Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC for $64,617.60
Award of shade structure contract to New World Park Solutions Inc. for $64,299.09
Approval of Municipal Flag Policy (By-law 2026-012)
Council vote to oppose Alto High Speed Rail proposal
Approval of $25,000 in private road grants (Maintenance Stream)

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✓ Decided: Council voted not to support the proposed Alto High Speed Rail

The council adopted the agenda and approved several contracts, including a $64,617.60 pick‑up truck and a $40,327.49 building condition assessment. It approved a $25,000 private‑road grant and adopted the Municipal Flag Policy. Council also passed by‑laws 2026‑006 and 2026‑012 and resolved not to support the proposed Alto High Speed Rail, directing staff to notify federal and provincial officials.

Approved $64,617.60 pick‑up truck contract to Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC (Carried)
Approved $40,327.49 building condition assessment contract to Asset Strategy Inc. (Carried)
Defeated $64,299.09 shade structure contract for Centennial Park (Defeated)
Approved $25,000 private road grant (Maintenance Stream) (Carried)
Approved Municipal Flag Policy (Carried)
Resolved not to support the proposed Alto High Speed Rail (Carried)
Passed By‑law 2026‑006 Employee Code of Conduct (Carried)
Passed By‑law 2026‑012 Municipal Flag Policy (Carried)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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That's what >> everything's still frozen in the bay. Mr. Lackey for now. I just noticed that it's open water uh in front of the Glen House. So >> yeah, Mr. Kia went out the other day with a tug and barge. So, they've kind of got things started and it's between here and the islands are it's pretty open there now. The wind today. It took a number on it. >> There was a lot of wind when I was on the 416. I was getting blown all around. So, okay. It is 6 p.m. and I'll call this council meeting to order on Monday, March the 9th. If I can ask everybody to rise for the playing of O Canada. Heat. Heat. Heat. So, we begin this council meeting with a land acknowledgement. With gratitude, the township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are traditional territory of the Algangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and here in Wendad. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. First item on the agenda is adoption of the agenda. Motion is coming from councelorlair, seconded by councelor Kelman that the agenda be adopted as circulated. Any discussion? And councelor Lackey, if uh if I miss your hand, if you just turn on …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, March 09, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Closed Session None Required. 7. Reporting out of Closed …

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1 Council Minutes Date: Location: March 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor Lackie Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Staff Present: Melanie Cook, Human Resources Manager Michelle Hannah, Clerk Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development/Acting CAO _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. National Anthem 3. Land Acknowledgement 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.Council.041 Moved by: Councillor LeClair Seconded by: Councillor Kelman That the agenda be adopted as circulated. Carried 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 2 Councillor LeClair declared a conflict of interest in a matter before Council in Open Session in regard to Item 3.9 on the agenda, ALTO high-speed rail. Mayor Smith-Gatcke declared a pecuniary interest in a matter before Council in Open Session in regard to item 13.5 on the agenda, Private Road Grant as she is a resident on Dark Island Lane and is the president of the lane association. Please view our Conflicts Registry on eScribe here. 6. Closed Session None required. 7. Reporting out of Closed Session None required. 8. Public …

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Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to review three minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three new minor variance applications for local properties. The body will also discuss site plan control agreements and the placement of small accessory structures near high water marks.

Minor Variance Application D13-2026-002 for 905 Woodridge Lane (recommended for deferral)
Minor Variance Application D13-2026-003 for 116 Selton Road (recommended for approval)
Minor Variance Application D13-2026-004 for 5 Narrows Lane Road (recommended for approval)
Discussion on small accessory structures within 30m of the High Water Mark
Discussion on Site Plan Control Agreements

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay, I guess it's time for our meeting to start. And I'd like to thank everyone for attending the Committee of Adjustment meeting. I'd like to remind everyone as we get underway, this meeting is in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and the public. I'd like to remind committee members, you must speak into the microphone so that everyone online and a person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video picture will not be displayed. You will be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during an application that you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call the application forward. The owner or applicant in attendance may come to the table to your right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into the microphone. If the owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. The committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments and questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it is your turn. If you're in person and would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're on the video porti …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 January 27, 2026 Hearing Minutes - Draft 1. Committee of Adjustment Minutes - January 27, 2026 - Draft.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the January 27, 2026 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-002 - 905 Woodridge Lane 1. D13-2026-002 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-002 Application.pdf 3. D13-2026-002 Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2026-002 Renderings of Project.pdf 5. D13-2026-002 Pictures.pdf 6. D13-2026-002 Reference Plan 5140.pdf 7. D13-2026-002 Reference Plan 5996.pdf 8. New - D13-2026-002 CRCA Comments.pdf 9. New - D13-2026-002 Planner's Report.pdf Recommendation: That Minor Variance Appli …

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Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to direct Seeley's Bay Hall design and approve employee code of conduct

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the future of the Seeley's Bay Community Hall and vote on an Employee Code of Conduct. Delegations will also present on the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair and a burn by-law infraction.

Seeley's Bay Community Hall design options
Employee Code of Conduct by-law 2026-006
Lyndhurst Turkey Fair future presentation
Burn by-law infraction discussion
Seeley's Bay Hall repurposing proposal

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✓ Decided: Committee deferred the Seeley’s Bay Community Hall design recommendation

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and then deferred the recommendation to move the Seeley’s Bay Hall project into detailed design. It also approved the recommendation to receive the Employee Code of Conduct report and advance the related by‑law. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Adopted agenda (Resolution 2026.COW.006) – carried
Deferred Seeley’s Bay Hall revisioning design recommendation (Resolution 2026.COW.007) – deferred
Carried motion to defer the primary motion (Resolution 2026.COW.007.1) – carried
Approved recommendation to receive Employee Code of Conduct report and advance by‑law readings (Resolution 2026.COW.008) – carried
Adjourned meeting at 8:35 p.m. (Resolution 2026.COW.009) – carried

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Good evening everyone. It is 6 p.m. on Monday, March the 2nd and this is the committee of the whole meeting for the township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. And we'll call this meeting to order. To begin with, we'll use our land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are traditional territory of the Alangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Heron on Wendat. To recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. We'll move forward with number three, adoption of the agenda. And the motion comes from councelor maybe seconded by deputy mayor FOD that the agenda be adopted as circulated. Discussion on the motion have no hands up. So I'll call the question. All those in favor? All those opposed? And it is carried. Next item is declaration of punary interest and general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? Oh. No. Yes. Um, no declaration of interest. So, we'll move forward. There is no close session this evening. So, we'll move right to delegations. And I have a preamble to read. Personal information collected through this delegation. These delegations …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, March 02, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Closed S …

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1 Committee of the Whole Minutes Date: Location: March 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor Lackie Councillor Mabee Councillor LeClair Staff Present: Melanie Cook, Human Resources Manager Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development Staff Absent: Stephen Donachey, Chief Administrative Officer _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.COW.006 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Fodey That the agenda be adopted as circulated. Carried 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 5. Closed Session 2 6. Delegations 6.1 LEAF Presentation - Lyndhurst Turkey Fair Barb Bajema was present to provide information regarding LEAF and the future of the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair. 6.2 Burn By-law Infraction/Fine Mike McMaster was present virtually to discuss a Burn By-Law fine he received. 6.3 Repurposing of the Seeley's Bay Community Hall David Lunman was present to speak to Council regarding repur …

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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to hold closed training session with lawyer and staff

This special council meeting is devoted to a closed session for education and training under the Municipal Act. Presentations will be given by a municipal lawyer and municipal staff. No public decisions or substantive business are scheduled.

Closed session for education and training under Municipal Act s.239(3.1)
Educational presentation by municipal lawyer
Educational presentation by municipal staff
Meeting held off-site for training purposes

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Off-site Training

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Special Council Meeting Agenda Meeting #: Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Off-site Training 1. Call to Order The Special Council Meeting was called to order at ___________ a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda 2.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4. Closed Session Recommendation: That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" for the Purposes of Education and Training, in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (3.1). 4.1 Educational and Training Presentation - Municipal Lawyer Public Comments: 4.2 Educational and Training Presentation - Municipal Staff Public Comments: 5. Adjournment 5.1 Motion to Adjourn Recommendation: That Council adjourn the Special Meeting at _________ p.m. No Item Selected This item has no attachments. Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. …

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Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on Official Plan and zoning amendment for Tourist Commercial use

Council will hold a public meeting for telecommunication tower applications at 469 Lower Oak Leaf Road and 1802 Outlet Road, and for a zoning and Official Plan amendment (Greene Subdivision). Key decisions include a proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment to change a property's land use from Rural to Tourist Commercial, approval of multiple grants and contracts, and appointment of a new Committee of Adjustment member.

Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment (D09-2023-002 & D14-2023-008) to change land use from Rural to Tourist Commercial with holding zone
Tower applications for Kingston Online Services at 469 Lower Oak Leaf Road and 1802 Outlet Road, seeking council concurrence
Contract award to Park N Water Ltd. for playground safety surface at Jerry Park for $167,173.21
Contract award to Miller Paving Limited for surface treatment for $424,999.35
Authorization to sign Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement for Jerry Park area water reservoir construction and watermain upgrade

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✓ Decided: Council approves land‑use changes and tower letters, and signs multiple grant contracts

The council directed staff to issue letters of concurrence for two proposed telecommunication towers at 469 Lower Oak Leaf Road and 1802 Outlet Road. It adopted an Official Plan amendment and a Zoning By‑law amendment that re‑zone the subject property to Tourist Commercial. The council also authorized several grant agreements and approved a $167,173.21 contract for a playground safety‑surface installation.

Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for the tower at 469 Lower Oak Leaf Road
Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for the tower at 1802 Outlet Road
Adopted Official Plan amendment (D09-2023-002) changing land use to Tourist Commercial
Approved Zoning By‑law amendment (D14-2023-008) changing zoning to Tourist Commercial Special Exception
Directed staff to advertise for a new Committee of Adjustment member
Authorized the Treasurer to sign agreements for the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Grant
Authorized the Treasurer to sign agreements for the Pothole Prevention Program Grant
Approved award of contract to Park N Water Ltd. for playground safety surface ($167,173.21 inclusive of Net HST)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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I just want to make sure that we don't have any further feedback. I think we're good. Okay. Thank you for your patience everyone. We've just completed our in camera session. So there is a motion coming out of that moved by councelor Antoine Hartley, seconded by deputy mayor FOD that council rise and report from committee the whole session and that the mayor report the following outcomes from the closed session. Closed minutes of February 2nd, 2026 were adopted as circulated and direction was provided uh to staff and um we came out of the end camera meeting and there's nothing further to report. Um and we came out at 6:16 p.m. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, I'll call the question. All those in favor? All those opposed? And it is carried. Moving along in our agenda is the public meeting. So, the motion comes forward from councelor maybe, seconded by councelor Antoine Hartley, that the public meeting be called to order at 6:17 p.m. Discussion on the motion. Seeing none, I'll call the question. All those in favor? All those opposed? And it is carried. and I will have to step away uh as chair um ask the deputy mayor to step in as I have a conflict of interest in regards to tower application T00-2026-002 >> thank you uh through your deputy mayor Bod. I'll go ahead and read the public meeting introduction if that's okay with you. >> Okay, sure. for the communication towers application. This public meeting is being held in accordance with the township's telecommunication …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, February 09, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That the Procedural By-law be waived to allow Council to start at 5:30 p.m. to move into Closed session prior to the Public Meeting portion of the agenda. …

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1 Council Minutes Date: Location: February 9, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Members Absent: Councillor Lackie Staff Present: Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. National Anthem 3. Land Acknowledgement 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.Council.013 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That the Procedural By-law be waived to allow Council to start at 5:30 p.m. to move into Closed session prior to the Public Meeting portion of the agenda. Carried 2 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Mayor Smith-Gatcke declared a direct pecuniary interest in a matter before Council in Open Session in regard to Item on the agenda 8.1 and 13.1, proposed Tower Application. Please view our Conflicts Registry on eScribe here. 6. Closed Session Resolution Number: 2026.Council.014 Moved by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley Seconded by: Councillor Mabee Tha …

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Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to consider 2026 amendment to General Rates and Fees By-law

This Committee of the Whole meeting will consider a staff recommendation to adopt By-law 2026-005, amending the municipality's General Rates and Fees for various services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation and municipal drain appeals. The 2026 adopted municipal operating and capital budgets are presented for information only.

Staff report and recommendation to adopt By-law 2026-005 amending General Rates and Fees
Closed session for litigation or potential litigation and Municipal Drain Appeals to the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal
2026 Adopted Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets for information
Minutes from Partnership for Economic Enhancement and Revitalization (PEER) Working Group (September 17, 2025)
Minutes from TLTI Library Board (November 24, 2025)

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends passing By-law 2026-005 to amend rates and fees

The Committee adopted the agenda and moved to a closed session to discuss litigation matters. It adopted the November 3, 2025 closed‑session minutes. The Committee recommended that Council grant three readings and final passage to By‑law 2026-005, which repeals By‑law 2025-006 and amends By‑law 23-002 on general rates and fees. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Adopted agenda (Carried)
Moved to closed session to discuss litigation (Carried)
Adopted November 3, 2025 closed‑session minutes (Carried)
Recommended Council grant three readings and final passage to By‑law 2026-005 (Carried)
Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (Carried)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay. So, Council Common, Deputy Mayor Fod. So, we just And we have Mr. Lackey. So, we just need Misslair. Oh, no. You're online. So, I need Mr. Maybe. And Oh, I've got Okay. One, two, three, six. Did you find it? >> And are we live? >> Yeah. >> Okay, we are back from our in camera meeting. Just waiting for uh councelor's um video to start. But in the meantime, um we have a motion coming forward from councelorlair. Is that you? Okay. Just wanted to make sure. I know you did. Uh, councelorlair. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't the wrong person. Uh, seconded by councelor Lackey that the committee of the whole rise and report from the closed meeting. That the mayor report the following outcomes from the closed meeting. Closed meeting minutes of November 3rd, 2025 be adopted as circulated and amended and they were adopted. And there is nothing further to report. All those in favor? All those opposed. and it is carried. Next item on the agenda is delegations. Uh there are none and there are no briefings and there is no public meeting. Um we have number nine staff reports. Um and it's the 9.1 amendment 2026 amendment to general rates and fees bylaw. The motion comes forward from councelor Clair and seconded by councelor Kelman that the committee of the whole recommends that council grant three readings of final passage to bylaw number 2026-5 being a bylaw to repeal bylaw 2025-006 and amend bylaw 23-002 being a bylaw to establish general rates and fees for various services provi …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, February 02, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Close …

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1 Committee of the Whole Minutes Date: Location: February 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor LeClair Councillor Lackie Councillor Mabee Staff Present: Melanie Cook, Human Resources Manager Stephen Donachey, Chief Administrative Officer Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.COW.001 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley That the agenda be adopted as circulated. Carried 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 2 None. 5. Closed Session Resolution Number: 2026.COW.002 Moved by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley Seconded by: Councillor Mabee That Council adjourn to resolve into Committee of the Whole Closed Session in order to discuss an item that relates to:  Closed Session Minutes: November 3, 2025  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local boar …

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Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to vote on D13-2026-001 (360 Tar Island) application

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 hearing. It will review outstanding applications and consider a new application, D13-2026-001 for 360 Tar Island, with a recommendation to approve it subject to conditions. The meeting also includes appointments for vice chair and discussion of a new member request before adjourning.

Adopt agenda as circulated
Adopt December 16, 2025 hearing minutes (draft)
Review outstanding applications (no specific details provided)
Consider and recommend approval of D13-2026-001 (360 Tar Island) with conditions
Appointment of vice chair and discussion of new member request

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Good afternoon. Our chair, Jim Kho, is not available for today's meeting. So, I am going to call the meeting to order and ask for a nomination for vice chair. I have a nomination from Todd. Do I have >> for Mr. Bruce Craig? >> From Bruce Craig. And do I have a second? >> Perfect. So, Paul has second that. Um, so one second. I'll read the resolution. Okay. So, the resolution is that moved by Todd, seconded by Paul, that Bruce Craig is appointed vice chair of the committee of adjustment for the duration of this hearing. All in favor? >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. approved. Bruce, if you can take over lead duties, that would be great. Thank you. >> Thank you, Amanda. Uh, first of all, I'd like to thank you for attending the committee of adjustment meeting. I would like to remind everyone as we get underway that the meeting is in person and online through Zoom and it's being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of the committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and the public. I would also like to remind committee members that you must speak into the microphone so that everyone online and in person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video or picture will not be displayed. You will have you will be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during an application that you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 December 16, 2025 Hearing Minutes - Draft 1. Committee of Adjustment Minutes - December 16, 2025 - Draft.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the December 16, 2025 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2026-001 - 360 Tar Island 1. D13-2026-001 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2026-001 Cover Letter.pdf 3. D13-2026-001 Application.pdf 4. D13-2026-001 Site Plan.pdf 5. D13-2026-001 Dining Pavillion Drawings.pdf 6. D13-2026-001 Photos.pdf 7. New - D13-2026-001 J Jones Comments.pdf 8. New - D13-2026-001 CRCA Comments.pdf 9. New - D13-2026-001 Planner's Report.pdf Recommendation: That application D13-2026- …

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Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 915 Woodridge Lane to Shoreline Residential

Council will decide on a zoning by-law amendment for 915 Woodridge Lane, changing the property from Rural to Shoreline Residential Special Exception. They will also vote on the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law and a Temporary Borrowing By-law. A delegation will discuss pickleball in Lansdowne, and the 2025 Asset Management Plan is up for approval.

Zoning by-law amendment for 915 Woodridge Lane (RU to RS-63 zone)
2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law (By-law 2026-001)
2026 Temporary Borrowing By-law (By-law 2026-002)
Approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan
Declaring Seeley’s Bay Lions Frost Fest (Feb 6-8, 2026) a municipally significant event

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning change for 915 Woodridge Lane

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 915 Woodridge Lane, changing the property from Rural 'RU' to Shoreline Residential Special Exception 'RS-63'. They also approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan, the 2026 interim tax levy and temporary borrowing by-laws, and deemed the Seeley's Bay Lions Frost Fest a municipally significant event. All decisions were carried unanimously.

Approved zoning amendment for 915 Woodridge Lane to RS-63 (carried)
Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan (carried)
Approved 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law 2026-001 (carried)
Approved 2026 Temporary Borrowing By-law 2026-002 (carried)
Deemed Seeley's Bay Lions Frost Fest municipally significant (carried)
Adopted previous meeting minutes and received Committee of Adjustment minutes (carried)
Received and filed information items (carried)
Granted final passage to confirmatory by-law 2026-004 (carried)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Good evening. It is Do we have an echo still? Okay, we don't. [laughter] Good evening. It is January 6th. It's Tuesday and this is our special council uh joint committee of the whole and council meeting. Uh, so I'm calling the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and I'll ask everyone to rise for the playing of the national anthem. [music] >> [music] >> Sometimes the oldfashioned way is the best way. touch down. I don't >> Oh, okay. So, we will deal with that technical issue at a later date. I apologize. Hopefully, um those watching virtually can still hear us. Okay. Um and uh if we don't have that technology, then we might have to take a small break. But if uh Miss Taylor, can you put something in the chat if you can hear us? Okay. >> Uh, yeah, I can hear you there, >> Miss Taylor. >> Yeah. Can you guys hear me there? >> Okay. So, I apologize, but uh we want to make sure that everybody can hear us. But we can't >> can't hear >> they can hear us but like we can't hear Moya. She unmuted and couldn't hear her. >> Okay, that might be challenging. So maybe what I'll do is I'll move forward with the land acknowledgement in the meantime while you're uh still trying to address that. Um so number three on our agenda is our land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Alangquin Missagas Mohawk and here on Wendat to recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation. …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, January 06, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That the procedural by-law be waived for this meeting to include a Delegation agenda item at number 10 in the agenda. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest an …

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1 Council Minutes Date: Location: January 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor Lackie Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Staff Present: Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order 2. National Anthem 3. Land Acknowledgement 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2026.Council.001 Moved by: Councillor Kelman Seconded by: Councillor LeClair That the agenda be adopted as circulated; and That the procedural by-law be waived for this meeting to include a Delegation agenda item at number 10 in the agenda. Carried 2 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Mayor/Deputy Mayor/Councillor declared a direct pecuniary interest in a matter before Council in Open Session in regard to Item on the agenda. Please view our Conflicts Registry on eScribe here. OR None. 6. Closed Session None. 7. Reporting out of Closed Session None required 8. Public Meeting Resolution Number: 2026.Council.002 Moved by: Councillor Lackie Seconded by: Councillor Kelman That the Public Meeting be called to order at 6:05 p. …

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Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee to approve two applications at 1000 Islands Parkway and Wallace Island

The Committee of Adjustment will meet on December 16, 2025 to adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the November 25, 2025 hearing. It will consider two new development applications: D13-2025-044 for 681 1000 Islands Parkway and D13-2025-045 for 285 Wallace Island, with recommendations to approve each subject to planner‑specified conditions. The meeting also includes discussion of small accessory structures near the high water mark and site plan control agreements.

Adopt the agenda as circulated
Adopt the draft minutes from the November 25, 2025 hearing
Approve application D13-2025-044 for 681 1000 Islands Parkway, subject to conditions
Approve application D13-2025-045 for 285 Wallace Island, subject to conditions
Discuss small accessory structures within 30 m of the high water mark

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay. I'd like to thank everyone for attending the committee of adjustment meeting and I'd like to remind everyone as we get underway that this meeting will be in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and the public. I'd like to remember remind committee members that they must speak into the microphone so everyone online and a person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video picture will not be displayed. You'll be muted. You will not be able to unmute yourself during an application that you've not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call the application forward. The owner applicant in attendance may come to the table to your right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into the microphone. If the owner or applicant is online, you will be unmuted. Excuse me. The committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments and questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it is your turn. If you are in person and would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're on the video portion of the Zoom meetin …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 November 25, 2025 Hearing Minutes - Draft 1. Committee of Adjustment Minutes - November 25, 2025 - Draft.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the November 25, 2025 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2025-044 - 681 1000 Islands Parkway 1. D13-2025-044 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2025-044 Application.pdf 3. D13-2025-044 Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2025-044 Floor Plans and Construction Details.pdf 5. D13-2025-044 Elevations.pdf 6. New - D13-2025-044 MTO Comments.pdf 7. New - D13-2025-044 CRCA Comments.pdf 8. New - D13-2025-044 Planner's Report.pdf Recommendation: That application D13-2025-044 be approv …

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Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026 budgets with $13.5M levy and tax rate of 0.00565325

This special council meeting focuses on receiving and potentially accepting the 2026 Mayor's Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets, including a net levy of $13,520,300 and a residential property tax rate of 0.00565325. Council will also consider the Water and Wastewater budgets, with proposed rate increases effective January 2026, and a capital budget of $6,057,300 for water/wastewater.

Proposed 2026 operating budget net levy requirement of $13,520,300
Proposed 2026 residential property tax rate of 0.00565325
Proposed 2026 capital budget of $5,251,700
Proposed 2026 water operating budget $401,300 and wastewater $369,700
Proposed water and wastewater rate increases effective January 2026 billing cycle

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✓ Decided: Council accepts 2026 municipal and water/wastewater budgets

Council accepted the 2026 Mayor's Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets, including a net levy of $13,520,300 and a residential tax rate of 0.00565325, and the Water and Wastewater budgets, with rate increases effective January 2026. An amendment removed the waiver of the 30-day amendment period for the municipal budget, but the water/wastewater budget included the waiver. All decisions were carried.

Accepted 2026 municipal operating budget with net levy of $13,520,300 (carried)
Accepted 2026 residential property tax rate of 0.00565325 (carried)
Accepted 2026 capital budget of $5,251,700 (carried)
Amended motion to delete waiver of 30-day amendment period for municipal budget (carried)
Accepted 2026 water operating budget of $401,300 (carried)
Accepted 2026 wastewater operating budget of $369,700 (carried)
Accepted water and wastewater capital budget of $6,057,300 (carried)
Approved water and wastewater rate increases effective January 2026 (carried)

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay, folks. It is 10:00 a.m. and we are going to call this special council meeting budget day to order at 10:00 a.m. And we'll The first motion is to adopt the agenda. Moved by councelor maybe seconded by deputy mayor FOD that the agenda be adopted as circulated. Any comments? Not I'll call the question. All those in favor? Any opposed? And we're carried. Next item on the agenda is declaration of interest and general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? >> Oh, somebody's got a Oh. Um, [clears throat] any interest to declare? I have no hands up. So we'll move forward with staff reports. 4.1 2026 mayor's draft municipal operating and capital budgets. Motion comes forward from councelor Antoine Hartley, seconded by councelor maybe that the council receive corporate services report 2025-028 2026 mayor's draft municipal operating and capital budgets. And that the council receive the 2026 proposed operating budget with a net levy requirement of 13,520,300. and that the council received the 2026 proposed township residential property tax rate of 0.0056325. And that council received the 2026 proposed capital budget of 5,251,700. And that the 2026 mayor's draft municipal operating capital budgets as presented be accepted and council waves the 30-day amendment period as required by Oreg 530/22. So before we get any further down into the actual budget process, Madame Clerk, do you want to speak to the lack the last part of the motion? Oh, sorry. The my >> Okay, it' …

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Special Council Meeting Agenda Meeting #: Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order The Special Council Meeting was called to order at ___________ p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda 2.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4. Staff Reports 4.1 2026 Mayor’s Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets 1. 2026 Mayor's Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets.pdf 2. 2026 Draft Operating Budget Schedule.pdf 3. 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets - With Appendices - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.pdf 4. Budget 2026 - Slide Presentation - Operating and Capital.pdf Recommendation: That Council receive Corporate Services Report-2025-028 – 2026 Mayor’s Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets; and That Council receive the 2026 proposed operating budget with a net levy requirement of $13,520,300; and That Council receive the 2026 proposed Township residential property tax ra …

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1 Special Council Meeting Minutes Date: Location: December 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor Lackie Councillor Mabee Councillor LeClair Staff Present: Melanie Cook, Human Resources Manager Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Tom Reil, Manager of IT Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Jessica Thain, Deputy Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda 2.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2025.SCM.012 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Fodey That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 4. Staff Reports 4.1 2026 Mayor’s Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets 2 Resolution Number: 2025.SCM.013.01 Moved by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley Seconded by: Councillor Mabee That Council receive Corporate Services Report-2025-028 – 2026 Mayor’s Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets; and That Council receive the 2026 proposed operating budget with a net levy requirement of $13,520,300; and That Council receive the 2026 proposed Township residen …

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council adopts official plan and zoning amendment for 7 Clark Drive

The council will vote to adopt Official Plan amendment D09-2025-002 and Zoning By-law amendment D14-2025-011 that change land‑use designations and zoning for the property at 7 Clark Drive. It will also consider a recommendation to refuse Zoning By-law amendment D14-2025-010 for 439 Thousand Islands Parkway. Several by‑laws, including those on voting equipment and zoning changes for 7 Bulls Island, 7 Clark Drive, and 439 Thousand Islands Parkway, will receive third‑reading approval. Staff reports on the 2026 council schedule, municipal elections, and other items will be approved.

Adopt Official Plan amendment D09-2025-002 for 7 Clark Drive (rural and tourist commercial land‑use changes)
Approve Zoning By-law amendment D14-2025-011 changing part of 7 Clark Drive from Tourist Commercial (CT) to Rural Residential Special Exception 18 (RR‑18)
Refuse Zoning By-law amendment D14-2025-010 for 439 Thousand Islands Parkway
Pass By‑law 2025-057 on voting, voting equipment and alternate voting methods
Pass By‑law 2025-058 amending zoning for 7 Bulls Island

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Official Plan and zoning amendment for 7 Clark Drive

Council approved the Official Plan amendment (D09-2025-002) and zoning by‑law amendment (D14-2025-011) for 7 Clark Drive, changing its designation from Tourist Commercial to Rural Residential Special Exception 18 and forwarding the plan amendment to the United Counties for approval. The council also refused zoning amendment D14-2025-010, appointed Councillor Kelman to the Cataraqui Conservation Board, and defeated a motion to paint pickleball lines at Jonas Park.

Adopted Official Plan amendment D09-2025-002 for 7 Clark Drive (Carried)
Approved Zoning By‑law amendment D14-2025-011 for 7 Clark Drive (Carried)
Refused Zoning By‑law amendment D14-2025-010 (Carried)
Appointed Councillor Kelman to Cataraqui Conservation Full Authority Board (Carried)
Directed staff to paint pickleball lines at Jonas Park (Defeated)
Passed third‑reading of By‑laws 2025‑057, 2025‑058, 2025‑060, 2025‑061 (Carried)
Defeated third‑reading of By‑law 2025‑059 (Defeated)
Approved staff reports for items 12.1‑12.5 (Carried)

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Good evening. It is 6 p.m. and we will call this December council meeting to order. Please rise for the playing of the national anthem. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. So we'll begin this meeting with a land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges that these lands and waters are traditional territory of the Algangquin, Missagas, Mohawk, and Hiron Wendat. to recognize the role the township must play in truth and reconciliation. We also acknowledge that the dis of the we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. Number four on our agenda is motion to adopt and the motion comes forward from councelor Antoine Hartley seconded by councelor maybe that the agenda be adopted as circulated discussion. I have no hands up. So I'll call the question all those in favor. All those opposed and it is carried. Next item on the agenda is a declaration of cunary interest and general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? I have no hands up. So, we'll move forward with close session and there is none and therefore no reporting out. So, we'll move right into our public meeting and we will um the motion is that the p …

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Council Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, December 08, 2025 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order Time: PM 2. National Anthem Playing of O'Canada 3. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Closed Session None required. 7. Reporting out of Clo …

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1 Council Minutes Date: Location: December 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor Lackie Councillor Mabee Councillor LeClair Staff Present: Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order 6:00 p.m. 2. National Anthem 3. Land Acknowledgement 4. Adoption of Agenda 4.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2025.Council.167 Moved by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley Seconded by: Councillor Mabee That the agenda be adopted as circulated. Carried 5. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 6. Closed Session 2 7. Reporting out of Closed Session 8. Public Meeting 6:03 p.m. Resolution Number: 2025.Council.168 Moved by: Councillor Mabee Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Fodey That the Public Meeting be called to order at 6:03 p.m.. Carried Resolution Number: 2025.Council.169 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Fodey Seconded by: Councillor Antoine-Hartley That the Public Meeting be closed. Carried 8.1 Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-Law Amendment File Numbers: D09-2023-002 & D14-2023-008 Mayor Smith-Gatcke provided the Publi …

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to review zoning amendments and 2026 election procedures

The Committee of the Whole will discuss zoning changes for two properties and the 2026 municipal election voting methods. The body will also consider a renewal of the Circular Materials Ontario Depot Operations Agreement and a proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

Zoning amendment for 7 Bulls Island to Island Residential Special Exception 39
Zoning amendment for 439 Thousand Islands Parkway from Tourist Commercial to Shoreline Residential Special Exception
By-law 2025-057 regarding 2026 municipal elections and voting equipment
Renewal of Depot Operations Agreement Number 2024-00-139 for Circular Materials Ontario
Proposed 2026 Council, Committee and Conference Schedule

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 7 Bulls Island zoning amendment and 2026 council schedule

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and formally opened and closed the public meeting. It recommended and carried approval of a zoning by‑law amendment for 7 Bulls Island and the 2026 Council, Committee and Conference Schedule. It also carried the election by‑law readings, a depot operations agreement change, and authorized quotes for vote‑counting equipment. A separate zoning amendment for 439 Thousand Islands Parkway was defeated.

Adopt agenda (Resolution 2025.COW.067) – Carried
Public Meeting called to order (Resolution 2025.COW.068) – Carried
Public Meeting closed (Resolution 2025.COW.069) – Carried
Approve zoning by‑law amendment D14-2025-001 for 7 Bulls Island – Carried
Reject zoning by‑law amendment D14-2025-010 for 439 Thousand Islands Parkway – Defeated
Approve 2026 Council, Committee and Conference Schedule (Resolution 2025.COW.072) – Carried
Approve By‑law 2025-057 readings and authorize election equipment quotes (Resolution 2025.COW.073) – Carried
Authorize depot operations agreement renewal and recycle depot plan (Resolution 2025.COW.074) – Carried

Lansdowne Council Chambers

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It is 6 pm. Okay. Um just it's 6 p.m. and we will begin this committee of the whole on Monday, December the 1st. And we will start with our land acknowledgement with gratitude. The township of Leeds in the Thousand Islands acknowledges that these lands and waters are traditional territory of the Algangquin, Missaga's Mohawk, and Heron Wendad. To recognize the role that the township must play in truth and reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these peoples. Additionally, the township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Matei people who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honor the indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time in memorial. On to number three of our agenda, which is the adoption of the agenda. Motion comes forward from councelor lackey, seconded by councelor Kelman that the agenda be adopted as circulated. Any comments or questions in regards to the agenda? Seeing none, I'll call the question. All those in favor? All those opposed? And it is carried. Next item is declaration of punary interest or general nature thereof. Does anybody have an interest to declare? I have no hands up. So, number five is close session and we have none this evening. Uh we'll move on to delegations and this evening we have Martha and Jack Harvey who are here to uh present and discuss pickle ball in Jonah Street Park and Kendrick's Park. So, if you could please come forward. Okay. …

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Committee of the Whole Agenda Meeting #: Date: Monday, December 01, 2025 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Anyone wishing to speak at a Committee of the Whole meeting can use the "raise hand" option when called upon by the Chair. 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement With gratitude, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands acknowledges these lands and waters are the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Mississaugas, Mohawk (Kanyen’keha:ka), and Huron-Wendat. To recognize the role the Township must play in Truth and Reconciliation, we also acknowledge the displacement of these Peoples. Additionally, the Township would like to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who also call this place home. We make this land acknowledgement to honour the Indigenous ancestors who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Close …

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1 Committee of the Whole Minutes Date: Location: December 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Lansdowne Council Chambers Members Present: Mayor Smith-Gatcke Councillor Antoine-Hartley Deputy Mayor Fodey Councillor Kelman Councillor Lackie Councillor LeClair Councillor Mabee Staff Present: Michelle Hannah, Clerk David Holliday, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Mike Prior, Fire Chief Philip Reniers, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Marnie Venditti, Director of Planning & Development _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement 3. Adoption of Agenda 3.1 Motion to Adopt Resolution Number: 2025.COW.067 Moved by: Councillor Lackie Seconded by: Councillor Kelman That the agenda be adopted as circulated. Carried 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 2 5. Closed Session None. 5.1 Rise and Report from Closed Session None. 6. Delegations 6.1 Martha & Jack Harvey Martha Harvey was present to discuss pickleball lines. Councillor Mabee inquired about any data available with respect to usage of basketball court and what the cost of lines might be as well as the condition of court. Martha advised that she does not have data regarding usage. David Holliday advised that the court is in good shape and the cost for lines would be approximately $200-$300. …

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Committee to consider two zoning applications and adopt minutes

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications for minor variances at 68 Big Stave Island and 231 Hay Island (Melville Island). The body will also adopt the draft minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Two previously scheduled discussion items have been cancelled.

Adoption of October 28, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
Consideration of D13-2025-042 at 68 Big Stave Island
Consideration of D13-2025-043 at 231 Hay Island (Melville Island)
Cancelled: D13-2025-044 at 681 1000 Islands Parkway
Cancelled: Discussion on Small Accessory Structures within 30m of High Water Mark

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Lansdowne Council Chambers

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Okay, everyone. I guess we'll uh have time to start the meeting. And I'd like to thank everyone for attending the committee of adjustment meeting. I'd like to remind everyone that we as we get underway that this meeting is in person and online through Zoom and is being recorded. Everyone online will be muted with the exception of the committee members and staff. All comments and questions are to be directed through the chair from committee members, staff, and public. like to remind committee members you must speak into your microphone so that everyone online and a person can hear you. For those attendees that are online, your video picture will not be displayed. You'll be muted and will not be able to unmute yourself during the application that you have not requested to attend unless you raise your hand. At the beginning of each application, I will call applicant forward. The owner or applicant in attendance may come to the table to your right to speak with the committee. This microphone is live and you must speak into the microphone. If the owner applicant is online, you will be unmuted. The committee will ask for comments from the public during each application. Please provide your name and address for the public record. All comments and questions should be directed to the chair and only speak when it's your turn. If you're in person and would like to speak to an application one at a time, you may approach the podium and speak. This microphone will be live. If you're on the …

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Location: Lansdowne Council Chambers To register in advance for this webinar, click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1 October 28, 2025 - Minutes - Draft 1. Committee of Adjustment Minutes - October 28, 2025 - Draft.pdf Recommendation: That the minutes of the October 28, 2025 hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adopted as circulated. 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Outstanding Applications 6. New Applications 6.1 D13-2025-042 - 68 Big Stave Island 1. D13-2025-042 Notice of Hearing.pdf 2. D13-2025-042 Application.pdf 3. D13-2025-042 Plot Plan.pdf 4. D13-2025-042 Pictures.pdf 5. D13-2025-042 Pictures - Additional.pdf 6. NEW - D13-2025-042 CRCA Comments.pdf 7. NEW - D13-2025-042 S George Comments.pdf 8. NEW - D13-2025-042 Planner's Report.pdf 9. NEW - D13-2025-042 A Mullens Comments.pdf 10. New - D13-2025-042 G Grant-McBride …

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to interview candidates for Ward 3 vacancy

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Council will interview candidates to fill a vacant seat in Ward 3 and consider a by-law for the appointment. The meeting also includes public hearings for zoning changes and a consent agenda for communication tower applications.

Public hearing for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 7 Clark Drive
Public hearing for communication tower applications at 2902 Outlet Road
Public hearing for communication tower applications at 465 Gananoque Lake Road
Public hearing for communication tower applications at 183 Briar Hill Road
Public hearing for communication tower applications at 87 Fitzsimmons Road

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Krista LeClair to Ward 3 vacancy and approves multiple tower letters

The council appointed Krista LeClair to fill the Ward 3 council vacancy. It directed staff to submit letters of concurrence for several telecommunications tower applications. The council also ordered a legal opinion on municipal drain appeals and approved a zoning by‑law amendment for 417B Thousand Islands Parkway.

Appointed Krista LeClair to fill Ward 3 council vacancy (Resolution 2025.Council.149) – carried
Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for tower at 2902 Outlet Road (Resolution 2025.Council.151) – carried
Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for tower at 465 Gananoque Lake Road (Resolution 2025.Council.152) – carried
Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for tower at 183 Briar Hill Road (Resolution 2025.Council.154) – carried
Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for tower at 130 Quabbin Road (Resolution 2025.Council.155) – carried
Directed staff to submit a letter of concurrence for tower at 87 Fitzsimmons Road (Resolution 2025.Council.156) – carried
Directed staff to obtain a legal opinion on appeals concerning Poldervaart-Webster and Creek Road municipal drains (Resolution 2025.Council.157) – carried
Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment D14‑2024‑013 for 417B Thousand Islands Parkway (Resolution 2025.Council.158) – carried

Lansdowne Council Chambers