South Glengarry public meetings in 2023
72 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The meeting includes departmental updates and the appointment of a Committee of Adjustment for 2024. The agenda also features an update from the OPP.
- Appointment of a Committee of Adjustment for 2024
- 2024 Cornwall Recycling Fee Increase
- OPP Update presentation
- Departmental updates for Fire, Finance, and Infrastructure
- Closed session regarding litigation and legal advice
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss two specific zoning matters. The agenda includes proposed zoning amendment ZBLW-06-2023 and the Prudhomme (MB1) Development under ZBLW-16-2023.
- Proposed Zoning Amendment ZBLW-06-2023
- Prudhomme (MB1) Development ZBLW-16-2023
Council Meeting
The source document is a blank web template for the South Glengarry Council meeting on December 18, 2023. It contains only interface fields and empty tables, with no discussions, votes, contracts, or policy items recorded.
Council Meeting
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Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment will review the agenda and approve minutes from November 6, 2023. The session includes a public meeting notice regarding item A-23-2023 - Fournier Lefebvre.
- Public meeting notice for A-23-2023 - Fournier Lefebvre
Council Meeting
The Council will hear presentations regarding the Cairnview Park concept and a Storm Internet community update. The agenda includes action requests for the 2023 OSIM report on bridges and structural culverts. Additionally, members will consider the Bainsville Shared Well Agreement and notices of motion regarding Enbridge Gas support and firefighter tax credits.
- Presentation: Cairnview Park Concept by Thinc Design
- Action Request: 2023 OSIM Report for bridges and structural culverts
- By-law: Bainsville Shared Well Agreement
- Notice of Motion: Enbridge Gas Support
- Notice of Motion: Tax Credit for Firefighters
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss item ZBLW-15-2023. The agenda includes a notice of public meeting for Stadelmann Farms Inc.
- ZBLW-15-2023 - Stadelmann Farms Inc.
Accessibility Committee
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Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a presentation and discussion regarding roads. This includes reviewing a Roads Needs Study by Greer Galloway Consultants and road maintenance plans.
- Roads Presentation and Discussion (S. McDonald)
- Review of Roads Needs Study from Greer Galloway Consultants
- Discussion of 2021-09 Road Maintenance Plan
Council Meeting
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Council Meeting
The Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for Liboiron and consider a new Road Level of Service Framework. Other business includes an appointment for the position of Treasurer and a request for a donation for the Martintown Santa Claus Parade.
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Liboiron
- Appointment of Kim Goyette as Treasurer
- Road Level of Service Framework discussion
- Williamstown Seasonal Sidewalk Closure - By-law Repeal
- Martintown Santa Claus Parade donation request
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss two new business items. These items involve specific notice of public meetings for zoning matters.
- ZBLW-14-2023 - Liboiron (inHABIT)
- ZBLW-13-2023 - Corriveau McEvoy (Champagne-Cholette)
Council Meeting
Council will consider the Peanut Line Options Analysis report and receive a business update from the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre. The agenda also includes decisions on declaring the former Williamstown Fire Station as surplus property and the final acceptance of the Tyotown Heights Subdivision.
- Appointment of Doug Robertson as Chief Administrative Officer
- Declaration of the former Williamstown Fire Station as surplus property
- Final acceptance of the Tyotown Heights Subdivision
- Presentation on the Peanut Line Options Analysis by WSP
- Request for a donation for the Legion Poppy Campaign Br. 544
Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment will review several new business items. The agenda includes three specific matters scheduled for public meeting discussion.
- A-20-2023 - Campeau notice of public meeting
- A-21-2023 - Bourdon-Grenier (Volailles Lancaster Inc.) notice of public meeting
- A-22-2023 - Wylie Arbic (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.) notice of public meeting
Accessibility Committee
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Special Meeting
The South Glengarry Council will meet to discuss a potential easement agreement and receive legal advice. This discussion is scheduled for a closed session under the Municipal Act.
- Closed session regarding potential easement agreement and legal advice
- Confirming By-law 73-2023
Airport Commission Meeting
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Council Meeting
The meeting includes a discussion regarding snow clearing in Martintown and a notice of motion for a letter of support. Council will also review the 2024 meeting schedule and a zoning by-law amendment for Struthers.
- Struthers Zoning By-law Amendment
- Discussion on snow clearing in Martintown
- Review of 2024 Council Meeting Schedule
- Notice of Motion - Letter of Support
Committee of Adjustment
The committee will review three notices regarding upcoming public meetings. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the October 2, 2023, meeting.
- Public meeting notice A-17-2023 (Menard)
- Public meeting notice A-18-2023 (Boisvenue)
- Public meeting notice A-19-2023 (Poirier)
- Approval of October 2, 2023 minutes
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss item ZBLW-12-2023 for Cornwall Gravel Co. The agenda also includes the approval of the agenda and declarations of pecuniary interest.
- Public meeting notice for Cornwall Gravel Co. (ZBLW-12-2023)
Council Meeting
The Council will review several action requests including a facility snow clearing contract and solid waste management service levels. Discussions also include the sale of township-owned land at Lakeside Drive and a request to alter an unopened road allowance in Kenyon Concession 1.
- Sale of Township owned land: Lot 3, Lakeside Drive, Lancaster Heights
- Request to alter unopened road allowance: Kenyon Concession 1
- Solid Waste Management 2024 Level of Service update
- RFP 15-2023: Facility Snow Clearing contract
- Butternut Lane Bridge update
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review notices for two upcoming public meetings. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.
- Notice of Public Meeting A-15-23 (Proulx Beaudoin)
- Notice of Public Meeting A-16-23 (Maple Bain Holsteins Inc.)
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss item ZBLW-11-23 - Struthers. The meeting is scheduled for October 02, 2023, at Tartan Hall.
- ZBLW-11-23 - Struthers
Environment Committee
The committee will discuss a draft Solid Waste Management By-law and proposed service levels for 2024. The agenda also includes updates on landfill management, organics, and producer responsibility.
- Draft Solid Waste Management By-law
- 2024 Proposed Solid Waste Management Levels of Service
- Review of 2023 Focus Areas: Producer Responsibility, Organics, and Landfill Management
- Administrative Updates
Council Meeting
The Council will review several by-laws regarding road restrictions and zoning amendments. The meeting includes presentations on water rate adjustments for the Cornwall Golf and Country Club and updates on various municipal departments.
- IFS Logistics Zoning By-law Amendment (Boundary Road)
- Load Reduction – Kinloch Road
- Acceptance of Road Widening – Orchard Rd.
- Water Rate Adjustment Request - Cornwall Golf and Country Club
- Disposal of Used Fire Vehicle - 1996 Freightliner Pumper
Special Meeting
The South Glengarry Council is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss plans and instructions for negotiations under the Municipal Act.
- Closed session regarding plans and instructions for negotiations
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting for zoning by-law amendment ZBLW-10-23. This item concerns the property located at 6313 Boundary Road. The provided agenda does not include specific details regarding the nature of the proposed changes.
- Zoning by-law amendment ZBLW-10-23 for 6313 Boundary Road
Council held a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for 6313 Boundary Road to change the designation from Highway Commercial and Rural to Light Industrial. No decision was made during this meeting; a staff report and recommendation will be presented to Council at a future date.
- Tabled decision on ZBLW-10-23 rezoning for 6313 Boundary Road pending staff report
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for Beraha and a funding increase for the Streetlight Upgrade Project. The agenda also includes contract awards for stone dust supply and museum kitchen renovations. Presentations are scheduled regarding hunting on municipal land and hard top surfaces.
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Beraha
- Streetlight Upgrade Project funding increase
- Award for RFQ 13-2023 (Supply of Stone Dust)
- Award for RFP 14-2023 (Museum Kitchen Renovation)
- Presentation on requests to hunt on municipal land
Council approved a zoning amendment to allow adventure games as an on-farm use at 20621 Old Highway 2. The board also awarded contracts for stone dust supply and museum kitchen renovations, and approved funding for streetlight upgrades.
- Approved rezoning of 20621 Old Highway 2 from Agriculture to Agriculture-Exception 35 for adventure games
- Awarded $52,422.22 contract to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for 3,500 tonnes of stone dust
- Awarded $46,727 contract to John Gordon Construction for Glengarry, Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum kitchen renovation
- Approved funding for Streetlight Upgrade Project from a streetlight account deficit
- Adopted minutes from August 8, July 24, and July 28 meetings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review business including a notice of public meeting for Taylor (A-14-23). The agenda also includes the approval of previous minutes from August 8, 2023.
- Public meeting notice: A-14-23 - Taylor
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed application A-14-23 for a property at 18734 County Road 2. The applicant requested to reduce watercourse and rear yard setbacks for a constructed shed. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision was recorded.
Council Meeting
Council will receive presentations on the Butternut Lane Bridge renewal options study and the Peanut Line options analysis interim report, then consider action requests including deferring 2023 capital road structure work on Chapel and Second Line, and awarding RFP 12-2023 for building condition assessments. Several by-laws are up for approval, including a zoning amendment for 12392030 Canada Inc. on Tyotown Road and a Community Improvement Plan agreement. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, reports, and support resolutions.
- Butternut Lane Bridge renewal options study presentation
- Peanut Line options analysis interim report (WSP)
- Deferral of 2023 capital road structure work on Chapel and Second Line
- Award of RFP 12-2023 for building condition assessments
- Zoning by-law amendment for 12392030 Canada Inc. on Tyotown Road
Council awarded a $91,572 contract for building condition assessments and approved a zoning by-law amendment for a property in the Geographic Township of Charlottenburgh. Other actions included granting a $1,000 donation to Maison Interlude House and deferring specific 2023 capital road structure work.
- Awarded Building Condition Assessments contract to Roth IAMS for $91,572 plus HST
- Approved zoning amendment for 12392030 Canada Inc. property (By-law 59-2023)
- Approved $1,000 donation to Maison Interlude House
- Deferred major rehabilitation of road structures SN30018, SN30044, and design for SN30011
- Delegated authority to GM of Infrastructure Services to negotiate with Producer Responsibility Organizations
- Passed By-law 58-2023 for a Community Improvement Plan Agreement with Nicole Hagen
- Passed By-law 57-2023 to amend council committee appointments
- Supported resolutions from Town of Petrolia (childcare) and Municipality of Chatham-Kent (privacy act review)
Public Meeting
The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a public meeting for ZBLW-09-23 (Ehrenfeld Wilfinger/Beraha). No details on the proposed change are provided in the agenda text.
- ZBLW-09-23 – Ehrenfeld Wilfinger (Beraha) zoning by-law amendment public meeting
The council held a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for 20621 Old Highway 2. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Agriculture (AG) to Agriculture – Exception Thirty-Five (AG-35) to allow Adventure Games as an on-farm diversified use. No final decision was recorded in the minutes.
- Discussed rezoning of 20621 Old Highway 2 to permit Adventure Games
Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Social Wellness Committee will hold public meetings for two applications (A-12-23 and A-13-23) from David and Michael Oeggerli of Heidi Farms Inc. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business.
- Public meeting for application A-12-23 (David Oeggerli / Heidi Farms Inc.)
- Public meeting for application A-13-23 (Michael Oeggerli / Heidi Farms Inc.)
- Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023
The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications for minor variances regarding setback requirements in Bainsville. Both decisions were carried following reviews of the proposed land use and zoning compliance.
- Approved minor variance A-12-23 for David Oeggerli to reduce Minimum Distance Separation II setback from 230m to 100m for a livestock facility addition
- Approved minor variance A-13-23 for Michael Oeggerli to reduce multiple Minimum Distance Separation I setbacks for a new single detached dwelling
Special Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry Council is meeting on July 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Williamstown Fire Hall. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). No other substantive items are listed.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual: CAO Recruitment
The meeting was primarily procedural. Council convened a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding CAO recruitment and reconvened in open session without reporting.
- Appointed Sarah Huskinson as Acting Clerk
- Entered closed session to discuss CAO recruitment
- Reconvened in open session without reporting
CIP Advisory Committee
This agenda for the South Glengarry CIP Advisory Committee meeting on July 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Special Meeting
This agenda for the July 24, 2023 special meeting of South Glengarry, ON contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.
Council convened a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss CAO recruitment. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.
- Appointed Jena Doonan as Acting Clerk
- Entered closed session to discuss CAO recruitment
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is deciding on several by-laws including zoning amendments for two properties, the sale of multiple township-owned parcels, and a transfer payment agreement for a Rural Economic Development grant. Council will also discuss designating vacant land for future municipally-operated affordable housing developments. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, departmental updates, and a closed session for personal matters.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 1498057 Ontario Inc.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 2187566 Ontario Limited (Martintown Animal Hospital)
- Sale of township-owned land to Jacynthe Bray, Vachon Bray, Gestions Kalj Inc., Anne Frederique Barette, and Mike Sauve Construction
- Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant transfer payment agreement with OMAFRA
- Vacant land designations for future municipally-operated affordable housing developments
Council designated township-owned land for future affordable housing in trust for the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department. Two zoning by-law amendments were passed to permit commercial expansions and new uses. Council also authorized the sale of township lands and entered a provincial grant agreement.
- Designated land at 6618 Glen Walter Park Road (PIN 671290462 or 671290582) for future affordable housing (Carried)
- Approved rezoning of 950 Boundary Rd to Highway Commercial Exception Nine to permit a transportation terminal, retail store, and warehouse (Carried)
- Approved rezoning of 4910 Nine Mile Rd from Residential One to Hamlet Commercial to expand Martintown Animal Hospital (Carried)
- Authorized the sale of township owned lands via By-laws 50-2023 through 54-2023 (Carried)
- Approved Transfer Payment Agreement with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for RED Grant (Carried)
- Tabled support resolutions for child care spaces and MFIPPA Time for Change to the next meeting
- Adopted July 4, 2023 regular and public meeting minutes (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
This is a procedural meeting of the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment. The agenda contains only boilerplate formatting and no specific items for decision or discussion.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider application A-11-23 from DeSaulniers (DeSaulniers Construction)(Anderson) for a minor variance. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Public hearing on minor variance application A-11-23 (DeSaulniers/DeSaulniers Construction/Anderson)
- Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for July 10, 2023 at 5pm
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is meeting electronically to consider an action request to abandon drainage works on the Lapierre Drain culvert, and to adopt an Employee Recognition and Expressions of Care Policy. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items such as tax arrears updates, county council minutes, and several resolutions from other municipalities. A closed session is scheduled to discuss proprietary information and negotiation plans.
- Abandonment of Lapierre Drain culvert (S. McDonald)
- Employee Recognition and Expressions of Care Policy (by-law 46-2023)
- Update on tax arrears
- Support resolution for rural education funding
- Resolutions on Bill 3, opioid crisis, Highway Traffic Act amendments, vacant building official positions, proposed new PPS, and codes of conduct
Council passed By-law 46-2023 to establish an Employee Recognition and Expressions of Care Policy. A proposal to abandon part of the Lapierre Drain drainage works was defeated. Council also held a closed session to discuss land disposition and negotiations.
- Approved By-law 46-2023 Employee Recognition and Expressions of Care Policy (Carried)
- Defeated proposal to abandon part of Lapierre Drain drainage works (Defeated)
- Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Accepted Consent Agenda items including RRCA 2022 Annual Report and various municipal resolutions (Carried)
- Directed Administration to carry out actions specified in Closed Session minutes (Carried)
- Passed By-law 47-2023 confirming matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding an electronic public meeting to consider three zoning amendment applications (ZBLW-05-23, ZBLW-07-23, ZBLW-08-23). The agenda includes only these items plus standard procedural matters; no details on the amendments are provided in the agenda text.
- Public hearing on zoning amendment ZBLW-05-23
- Public hearing on zoning amendment ZBLW-07-23
- Public hearing on zoning amendment ZBLW-08-23
The meeting served as a public forum to present three zoning by-law amendment applications for properties in Martintown and Glen Walter. No final decisions were made on these applications; staff will bring reports and recommendations to Council for future decisions.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Proposed rezoning 1.12 acres at 4910 Nine Mile Rd from Residential One (R1) to Hamlet commercial (C1) for animal hospital parking expansion
- Proposed rezoning 950 Boundary Rd from Highway Commercial (CH) and Floodplain-Holding (FP-H) to Highway Commercial Exception Nine (CH-9)
- Proposed rezoning property at Lots 15 and 16, Concession 1 IL to General Commercial Exception Six (CG-7), Residential One - Exception Nineteen - Holding (R1-19-H), and Floodplain (FP)
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is meeting to decide on several items, including two zoning by-law amendments, a municipal access agreement with Netsolid, and options for the Williamstown Fire Station roof. They will also hear delegations about 1st Line Road issues and a vacant land report, and consider notices of motion on tax sales, insurance costs, and other matters. The agenda includes a closed session for legal advice.
- Devanco Zoning By-law Amendment (By-law 41-2023)
- 1000408984 Ontario Inc. (Singh) Zoning By-law Amendment (By-law 42-2023)
- Municipal Access Agreement with Netsolid (By-law 43-2023)
- Delegated Authority for Patio Encroachment Permits (By-law 44-2023)
- Williamstown Fire Station Roof Options
Council approved a Municipal Access Agreement with Netsolid for high-speed internet expansion and passed two zoning by-law amendments. Other decisions included approving short-term roof repairs for the Williamstown Fire Station and equipment for the Williamstown Fair.
- Approved Municipal Access Agreement with Netsolid for high-speed internet expansion
- Rezoned 20532 South Service Road from Rural and Floodplain Holding to General Commercial – Exception Six and Flood Plain
- Rezoned 18 Oak Street from Residential Three to Residential Four – Exception Five to permit an apartment building
- Approved short-term roof repairs for the Williamstown Fire Station
- Approved equipment request from St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society for the 2023 Williamstown Fair
- Approved request to clear a portion of unopened road allowance east from 5th Line Road
- Approved delegated authority for commercial patio encroachment permits until October 31, 2026
- Supported AMO call for legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one new business item: a public meeting for application A-10-23 by 10008984 Ontario Inc. (Singh/Kernel Engineering Canada Inc.). The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Public meeting for application A-10-23 by 10008984 Ontario Inc. (Singh/Kernel Engineering Canada Inc.)
Council Meeting
Council will consider a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) agreement with A.L. MacDonald Grocery Ltd., appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official and a Building Inspector, and give third and final reading to the Filion Drain Engineer's Report. The agenda also includes several action requests, presentations, and a consent agenda with routine items.
- CIP agreement with A.L. MacDonald Grocery Ltd. (by-law 40-2023)
- Appointment of Michael Hodge as Deputy Chief Building Official (by-law 37-2023)
- Appointment of Erica-Rose Burgess as Building Inspector (by-law 38-2023)
- Third and final reading of Filion Drain Engineer's Report (by-law 24-2023)
- Action request for Williamstown Fire Station roof options
Council passed several by-laws including a CIP agreement with A.L. MacDonald Grocery Ltd. and the appointment of a Deputy Chief Building Official and Building Inspector. The council also recognized June 2023 as Pride Month and requested more information regarding a road alteration request.
- Recognized June 2023 as Pride Month and approved raising the pride flag (Carried)
- Requested additional information regarding the alteration of Green Road (Carried)
- Approved By-law 40-2023 for a CIP Agreement with Betty Macdonald (Carried)
- Approved By-law 37-2023 to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official (Carried)
- Approved By-law 38-2023 to appoint a Building Inspector (Carried)
- Approved By-law 24-2023 for updates to the Filion Drain (Carried)
- Approved By-law 39-2023 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)
Environment Committee
The provided document contains only procedural software information and no specific business items. There are no topics, projects, or decisions listed for this meeting.
CIP Advisory Committee
This agenda for the South Glengarry CIP Advisory Committee meeting on May 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a single new business item: application A-09-23 by Tiltins (Ger-Mor) represented by Q9 Planning + Design. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- A-09-23 – Tiltins (Ger-Mor) (Q9 Planning + Design) – minor variance application
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBLW-04-23) from 1000408984 Enterprises Inc. The meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2023, at Tartan Hall. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Zoning By-law Amendment - ZBLW-04-23 - 1000408984 Enterprises Inc.
The council held a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 1000408984 Enterprises Inc. to permit a 17-unit apartment building. No final decision was made; the matter will be brought to Council for a decision following a staff report.
- Discussed rezoning from Residential Three (R3) to Residential Four - Exception Five (R4-5) for 1000408984 Enterprises Inc. (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council will consider awarding a contract for the reconstruction of Warren, Middle and Bethune Streets in Williamstown. Several zoning by-law amendments and a request from the Lancaster Legion for a generator are also on the agenda. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, departmental updates, and a closed session for a staffing matter.
- Award of RFP 09-2023 for reconstruction of Warren, Middle and Bethune Streets in Williamstown
- Rayna Holding Group Ltd. zoning by-law amendment
- Trottier zoning by-law amendment
- Generator request from Lancaster Legion
- Glengarry Mental Health Initiative grants and donations request
Council awarded a road reconstruction contract to Clarence McDonald Exc. Ltd. and approved several zoning amendments. The board also allocated funds for a mental health initiative and authorized civil marriage services within the township.
- Awarded $970,566.80 contract to Clarence McDonald Exc. Ltd. for reconstruction of Warren, Middle and Bethune Streets
- Allocated $2,500 to the Glengarry Mental Health Initiative
- Approved By-law 33-2023 to rezone 6227 Boundary Road to permit a retail store
- Approved By-law 34-2023 to permit a secondary dwelling unit and reduce watercourse setback at 6235 58th Avenue
- Approved By-law 35-2023 to authorize civil marriage solemnization and marriage licence services
- Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment #17 for Davenco Canada to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
- Authorized alteration of unopened road allowance PIN 67124-0083 for up to 200 metres from Spring Creek Road
- Approved By-law 32-2023 to remove 1-foot reserves in Sapphire Estates Subdivision
Court of Revision
The Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals related to the Filion Drain. The agenda includes two appeals and a report under Section 78 of the Drainage Act. This is a quasi-judicial body addressing property owner concerns about drainage assessments.
- Filion Drain appeals by K. Campeau and Bellavance
- PM-19-9612 Filion Drain Section 78 report
The Court of Revision met to address appeals regarding the Filion Drain. Clerk Campeau informed the council that the appellant removed their appeal and no further public concerns were raised.
- Noted the removal of the Filion Drain appeal
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is meeting to consider several action requests, including fee waivers for Canada Day and a mental health event, a donation request, and appointments. They will also vote on by-laws for appointing a deputy clerk, lottery licence issuers, road transfers, and opening public roads. The agenda includes numerous consent items and a closed session.
- Canada Day Celebration fee waiver request
- Glengarry Mental Health Initiative rental fee waiver
- By-law 26-2023 appointing Kayce Dixon as Deputy Clerk
- By-law 30-2023 to open Ruby Drive and Valley View Road extension
- By-law 28-2023 transfer of unopened road allowance
Council passed several by-laws to assume Ruby Drive and the Valley View Road Extension as public streets and authorized a road allowance transfer. The board also approved funding for a local exhibition and waived fees for Canada Day vendors and a mental health initiative.
- Waived $300 mobile food licence fees and $217.95 rental fees for Canada Day vendors
- Waived $540.86 in soccer field and building rental fees for Glengarry Mental Health Initiative
- Allocated $4,000 to support the Quilt of Belonging exhibition (June 9-11, 2023)
- Appointed Stephanie Jaworski to the SDG Rural Education Ad Hoc Committee
- Passed By-law 26-2023 to appoint a Deputy Clerk
- Passed By-law 28-2023 to transfer an unopened road allowance to 2122833 Ontario Inc.
- Passed By-law 30-2023 to assume Ruby Drive and Valley View Road Extension as public streets
- Proclaimed May 7-13, 2023, as Emergency Preparedness Week
Special Meeting
This special meeting agenda for South Glengarry, ON on 2023-04-24 consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or substantive items are listed.
Council convened a special meeting to enter a closed session regarding a staffing matter. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Entered closed session to discuss labour relations/staffing matter
- Reconvened into open session without reporting
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda for the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 24, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to consider three zoning by-law amendment applications: ZBLW-01-23 (Trottier), ZBLW-02-23 (Rayna Holding Group Ltd./Deol), and ZBLW-03-23 (Devanco/Fotenn), which also includes an official plan amendment. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and declarations of interest.
- ZBLW-01-23 - Trottier: public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment
- ZBLW-02-23 - Rayna Holding Group Ltd. (Deol): public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment
- ZBLW-03-23 - Devanco (Fotenn): public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment
The meeting served as a public forum for three proposed zoning amendments. No decisions were made during this session; all three applications will be subject to a future Council decision following staff reports.
- ZBLW-01-23 (Trottier) rezoning for secondary dwelling unit referred to Council
- ZBLW-02-23 (Rayna Holding Group Ltd.) rezoning for retail store referred to Council
- ZBLW-03-23 (Devanco) redesignation to Commercial District referred to Council
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding contracts for sewage cleaning, lagoon dredging, granular materials, and enhanced hamlet signage. They will also review 2023 grants and donations allocations, discuss flood plain mapping, and consider options for business and community awards. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation and negotiation matters.
- Award RFQ for sewage cleaning and CCTV
- Award RFP 06-2023 for lagoon dredging
- Award procurement 02-2023 for granular tender
- Award RFP 05-2023 for enhanced hamlet signage
- 2023 Grants and Donations allocations
Council approved several service contracts for sewage cleaning, lagoon dredging, and park improvements. The board also passed a resolution requesting an update from the Province of Ontario regarding rural education funding and school closure moratoriums.
- Awarded sewage cleaning and CCTV work to Veolia ES for $113,716.00
- Awarded lagoon dredging to Wessuc Inc. Contractor for $31,904.88
- Awarded granular materials supply to Green Infrastructure Paving (max $350,000)
- Denied award for Enhanced Hamlet Signage procurement
- Awarded Empey-Poirier Park play structure to Playground Planners for $57,923.74
- Awarded Char-Lan Recreation Centre canteen services to Snack Shack Canteen for $300 per month
- Awarded Peanut Line Trail Options Analysis to WSP for $38,510.00
- Requested update from Province of Ontario on rural education funding and pupil accommodation reviews
Special Meeting
This special meeting of South Glengarry Council focuses on the Filion Drain Engineer's Report from McIntosh Perry. Council will hear a presentation and consider a by-law related to the report. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Presentation of Filion Drain Engineer's Report by McIntosh Perry
- Consideration of By-law 24-2023 regarding the Filion Drain
Council received Staff Report 55-2023 and provisionally adopted By-law 24-2023 for amendments to the Filion Drain after a presentation by McIntosh Perry. Residents raised questions regarding costs, transparency, and environmental assessments.
- Provisionally adopted By-law 24-2023 to provide for amendments to the Filion Drain (Carried)
- Received Staff Report 55-2023 (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meets to approve its agenda and prior minutes, declare any conflicts of interest, and handle new business. The only substantive item is application A-06-23 by Payeur, which includes a notice of public meeting, and a proposal to appoint Maxwell Irwin as Deputy Secretary Treasurer. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and is largely procedural.
- Application A-06-23 (Payeur) with notice of public meeting
- Appointment of Maxwell Irwin as Deputy Secretary Treasurer
- Approval of March 6, 2023 minutes
The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a property owner to replace and extend a deck. The approval allows for a reduction in the watercourse setback to 17.5 meters for stairs and 18.9 meters for the deck.
- Appointed Maxwell Irwin as Deputy Secretary Treasurer
- Approved Application A-06-23-Payeur to reduce watercourse setback at 22162 Old Highway 2, Bainsville
Environment Committee
This agenda for the South Glengarry Environment Committee meeting on March 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The committee appointed Stephanie Jaworski as Chair and Angela Parker as Vice-Chair. Members identified producer responsibility, organics/yard waste alternatives, and landfill management as the primary focus areas for 2023.
- Appointed Stephanie Jaworski as Chair
- Appointed Angela Parker as Vice-Chair
- Approved agenda as circulated
- Approved October 22, 2022 minutes
- Set 2023 focus areas: Producer Responsibility, organics/yard waste, and landfill management
- Scheduled meetings for every two months on Tuesdays at 5pm
- Scheduled next meeting for May 26th
Council Meeting
Council will consider adopting the 2023 budget and tax rates, appoint a chief building official and a property standards officer, and decide on several infrastructure and fleet purchases. A presentation on MPAC property assessments and a delegation on road resurfacing are also scheduled.
- Adoption of 2023 Budget and Tax Rates (By-law 22-2023)
- Appointment of Tyler Thorne as Director of Building and Chief Building Official (By-law 20-2023)
- Purchase of a valve trailer and a backhoe for the fleet
- Proceeding to a meeting to consider the Filion Drain engineer’s report
- Stop up and close a road allowance in Green Valley
Council passed By-law 22-2023 to establish 2023 tax rates and final installment dates. The board also authorized several capital purchases for infrastructure and awarded a contract for realtor services.
- Adopted 2023 tax rates and final taxation installment due dates (By-law 22-2023)
- Approved purchase of a Valve Trailer from Wachs Canada Ltd. up to $113,153.10 excluding HST
- Approved purchase of a 2023 CAT 420 Backhoe Loader from Toromont CAT for $226,800.00 excluding HST
- Awarded realtor services procurement to Lyle Warden, Re/Max Affiliates Marquis
- Refused request to stop up, close, and sell road allowance along First Line Road
- Approved participation in 'No Mow May', suspending enforcement of Clean Yards and Property Standards By-laws for May
- Appointed Tyler Thorne as Deputy Chief Building Official and Veronique Brunet as Manager of Municipal Law
- Supported resolutions regarding the accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors and barriers for women in politics
Special Meeting
This special meeting of South Glengarry Council includes a presentation on floodplain mapping by Joanne Haley. The agenda otherwise consists of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and by-laws. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Floodplain Mapping Presentation by Joanne Haley
The meeting consisted of procedural approvals and a presentation on the recently completed Floodplain Mapping project by Joanne Haley and Phil Barnes of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. No substantive policy decisions or by-laws were approved.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council will consider the 2023 taxation and water/wastewater budgets, along with several action requests and by-laws. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session. No decisions are final until voted on at the meeting.
- 2023 Taxation and Water/Wastewater Budgets
- CLRC Refrigeration Plant Condenser
- Safety On Wheels Bike Rodeo – Optimist Club of Lancaster
- Raisin River Canoe Race – Request for Services
- Amended By-law – Committee Appointments
Council agreed in principle to the overall taxation levy requirement and the taxation and water/wastewater budgets. The board also approved a refrigeration plant condenser installation and provided financial support for community events.
- Agreed in principle to $10,320,509 overall taxation levy requirement
- Approved $118,789 plus HST contract with CIMCO Refrigeration for condenser supply and install
- Waived $413 Char-Lan Recreation Centre rental fee for Optimist Club of Lancaster Bike Rodeo
- Approved $2,557.42 donation to Raisin Region Conservation Authority for Raisin River Canoe Race services
- Passed By-law 18-2023 for the appointment of positions and committees of Council
- Tabled resolution on Accuracy of Voters List
- Tabled resolution on Barriers for Women in Politics
Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two new applications (A-04-23 by Brousseau and A-05-23 by Forrester) for minor variances. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items. No decisions are listed; the items are notices of public meetings.
- A-04-23 - Brousseau (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting
- A-05-23 - Forrester - Notice of Public Meeting
- Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023
The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications for minor variances from Zoning By-Law 38-09. One approval allows for a secondary dwelling unit in Lancaster, and the other allows for the demolition and reconstruction of a single detached dwelling in Glen Walter.
- Approved Application A-04-23 (Brousseau) to reduce front yard setback from 6 meters to 3 meters for a secondary dwelling unit at 1 Victoria St., Lancaster
- Approved Application A-05-23 (Forrester) to reduce watercourse setback (30m to 6m), front yard setback (6m to 0.6m), and west interior side yard setback (1.2m to 0.9m) for a dwelling at 18382 County Road 2, Glen Walter
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Township Council, with the main item being a presentation of the 2023 Draft Budget. The agenda otherwise consists of standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and declarations of interest. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- 2023 Draft Budget presentation (attachment: 2023 Draft Budget.pdf)
Council met for a special meeting that included a presentation of the 2023 Draft Budget. No substantive decisions or votes on budget items were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Adjourned the meeting at 9:24 pm
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is meeting to consider several action requests, including approving 2022 water and wastewater annual reports, endorsing the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard, deciding on the Blue Box transition period, and approving funding for an Active Transportation Plan. They will also hold a public hearing on an Emergency Management By-law and enter closed session for committee applications and a potential land acquisition.
- Approval of 2022 Water and Wastewater Annual Reports for Glen Walter, Lancaster, Redwood, Green Valley
- Decision on Blue Box transition period for recycling services
- Funding approval for Active Transportation Plan (potential federal grant)
- Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law (16-2023)
- Closed session: committee applications and potential land acquisition
Council approved the Township's withdrawal from managing the Blue Box program and directed that post-transition funding be used for landfill closure and post-closure liability. The board also passed a new Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan by-law. Additionally, Council supported the elimination of LCBO mark-ups and levies for non-VQA Ontario wineries.
- Approved withdrawal from management of the Blue Box program
- Passed By-law to establish Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
- Approved 2022 Annual Reports for Redwood Estates, Lancaster and Glen Walter water and sewage plants
- Endorsed Drinking Water Quality Management System Operation Plan Manual V9
- Authorized execution of Canada-Active Transportation Fund Agreement
- Passed resolution supporting elimination of LCBO Mark-up and Wine Levy for non-VQA Ontario wineries
- Adopted minutes from January 16, February 1, and February 6 meetings
- Approved the amended meeting agenda
Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications for minor variances (A-03-23 Liolios and A-22-22 Mayer). The agenda includes approval of minutes, declarations of interest, and public meetings for both applications. No decisions are listed; the items are under new business for discussion or public hearing.
- Public meeting for application A-03-23 (Liolios)
- Public meeting for application A-22-22 (Mayer)
- Approval of February 6, 2023 minutes
The Committee of Adjustment approved one minor variance for a semi-detached dwelling. A second application regarding a detached garage and retaining wall was deferred to allow for further engineering clarification.
- Approved Application A-03-23-Liolios to reduce rear yard setback from 6 meters to 5.79 meters
- Deferred Application A-22-22-Mayer regarding detached garage and retaining wall setbacks
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council is meeting to decide on several operational items, including awarding a contract for external audit services, awarding a dust suppressant tender, and amending water rate schedules. Council will also consider zoning by-law amendments, road allowance closures, and appointments for the fire service. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a consent agenda with informational items.
- Award for RFP 30-2021 – Supply of External Audit Services
- Award of Dust Suppressant Tender
- Amendment to By-law 105-2021 Water Rates (By-law 12-2023)
- Zoning By-law Amendment for MacDonell/Colliver (By-law 14-2023)
- Stop Up and Close Road Allowance PIN 37131-0053 (By-law 13-2023)
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee is meeting to hear an appeal of Property Standards Order PS2022-001. The agenda includes only this appeal under new business, along with routine procedural items. No other substantive matters are listed.
- Appeal of Property Standards Order PS2022-001
Committee of Adjustment
The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two new applications (A-01-23 Belair and A-02-23 Tourangeau) for minor variances, likely involving public hearings. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from December 19, 2022, plus declarations of interest. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and possible action.
- A-01-23 - Belair (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting
- A-02-23 - Tourangeau - Notice of Public Meeting
- Approval of December 19, 2022 minutes
The Committee of Adjustment approved two requests for minor variances from Zoning By-Law 38-09. Both applications involved reducing required setbacks for structures on residential properties.
- Approved Application A-01-23 (Belair) to reduce watercourse setback from 30 meters to 4.28 meters for an existing shed (Carried)
- Approved Application A-02-23 (Tourangeau) to reduce interior side yard setback from 1.2 meters to 1.12 meters for a single detached dwelling (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation on the South Glengarry Road Revitalization Plan from EVB Engineering and to discuss the township roads budget. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, with no other business listed.
- Presentation of South Glengarry Road Revitalization Plan by EVB Engineering
- Budget discussion for Township Roads led by S. McDonald
The committee received a presentation from EVB Engineering on road network management and recommendations for process improvements. GM Sarah McDonald provided an overview of proposed road works and capital projects for 2023. No substantive decisions or votes on these items were recorded.
Council Meeting
South Glengarry Council meets to hear presentations on housing services, water/wastewater service delivery, and a KPMG service review, then considers action requests and by-laws. Key items include 2023 interim taxation and temporary borrowing by-laws, zoning amendments for cannabis and the Tessier property, and a closed session on potential land acquisition. The agenda also includes routine consent items and departmental updates.
- 2023 Interim Taxation By-law and 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law
- Zoning By-law Amendment for cannabis cultivation, production and processing
- Tessier Zoning By-law Amendment
- Stop Up and Close Road Allowance, South Branch Road, Williamstown
- Sapphire Estates Phase 5 – Sapphire Road as public road
Council passed by-laws for interim taxation and a temporary borrowing limit of $8,995,442. The board also approved zoning changes for cannabis production and a specific residential garage, while declining to apply for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.
- Approved 2023 Interim Taxation By-law (Carried)
- Approved 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law up to $8,995,442 (Carried)
- Approved zoning amendment to permit cannabis cultivation, production, and processing (Carried)
- Approved rezoning for a 195.1 square meter residential garage at Willow Drive (Carried)
- Decided not to apply for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program (Carried)
- Approved application for Enhanced Boundary Sign Program using slogan 'Ontario’s Celtic Heartland | Le Centre Celtique de l’Ontario' (Carried)
- Approved assumption of northern portion of Sapphire Drive as a public street (Carried)
- Amended non-union salary grid to adjust annually between 1% and 3% based on Ontario CPI (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider its agenda, which includes a presentation on the Ontario Blue Box Program's transition to producer responsibility. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for discussion and information.
- Presentation: Backgrounder on Ontario Blue Box Program Transition to Producer Responsibility (S. McDonald)
The meeting was procedural and included a presentation on the Ontario Blue Box Program Transition to producer responsibility. No substantive decisions or policy changes were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
Public Meeting
The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment application by Colliver and MacDonell. The meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM at Tartan Hall. No decisions are being made; it is a public input session.
- Public meeting for Colliver and MacDonell zoning amendment
The meeting was held to discuss a proposal to rezone a vacant property from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural – Exception Thirty-Two (AG-33). The proposal aims to reduce the minimum lot area from 20 hectares to 8.5 hectares and prohibit residential construction. No decision was made; the matter will be brought to Council for a future decision.
- Tabled Colliver and MacDonell Zoning Amendment for future Council decision
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council to consider an appeal by Daniel Bourcier of a dangerous dog order issued under the Animal Control by-law. Council will hear the appeal and decide whether to uphold, modify, or revoke the order.
- Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Daniel Bourcier
- Review of Dangerous Dog Order 22-121 DDO 11 OCT 2022
- Reference to By-law 23-2022 Animal Control
Council voted to amend Dangerous Dog Order 22-121 following an appeal by Daniel Bourcier. The amendment changes the requirements for the dog to be outdoors on the owner's property.
- Amended Dangerous Dog Order 22-121 to remove muzzle requirement on owner's lot if dog is actively supervised or restrained by a leash approved by the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement (Carried)