South Glengarry public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment will meet to confirm the agenda and approve previous minutes. The primary business involves two public meetings for development applications.

• Approval of October 21, 2024 minutes
• Public meeting for A-22-2024 (Fobert/Summerset Acres)
• Public meeting for A-24-2024 (Thompson/2157931 Ontario Inc.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first allows a reduced watercourse setback for a dwelling reconstruction at 19564 County Road 2 (A-22-24), and the second allows a reduced setback for a new dwelling at 22034 168th Avenue (A-24-24). Both approvals are subject to conditions from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA), including obtaining permits and paying fees. No public comments were received for either application.

• Approved minor variance A-22-24 to reduce watercourse setback from 30m to 9.45m (dwelling) and 11.58m (deck) at 19564 County Road 2 (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-24-24 to reduce watercourse setback from 30m to 17.76m (dwelling) and 23.57m (garage) at 22034 168th Avenue (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The South Glengarry Council will discuss zoning by-law amendments and award a contract for a water capital planning study update. The body will also appoint the 2025 Committee of Adjustment and review grant and donation requests for 2025.

• Public meeting for ZBLWS 06-2024 and 09-2024 regarding Kissan and Smits
• Award of RFP 2024-18 for Water Capital Planning Study Update
• By-law to constitute and appoint the 2025 Committee of Adjustment
• Review of 2025 Grants and Donation Requests
• Notice of motion to resume assessment cycle

Council awarded the Water Capital Planning Study Update (RFP 2024-18) to the Ontario Clean Water Agency for $45,305 excluding HST. They also appointed all council members to the 2025 Committee of Adjustment, supported a resolution calling on the Premier to resume the property assessment cycle, and directed administration to finalize 2025 grants and donations at the next meeting. A public meeting was held for a rezoning application, but no decision was made on it.

• Awarded RFP 2024-18 Water Capital Planning Study Update to Ontario Clean Water Agency ($45,305 excl. HST)
• Appointed all Council members to 2025 Committee of Adjustment (By-law 2024-80)
• Supported Wawa resolution calling on Premier to resume property assessment cycle
• Directed administration to finalize 2025 Grants and Donations at next meeting
• Held public meeting for rezoning at 19185 and 19227 Airport Rd. (no decision)
• Approved consent agenda items including letters and resolutions
• Adopted minutes of Dec 2 and Dec 6 meetings
• Approved closed session actions for negotiations and land acquisition

Cornwall Regional Airport Commission

The Cornwall Regional Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes from November and renew service agreements with KLT Aviation and Cornwall Aviation Ltd. for 2025. The agenda also includes a report on airport operations and a letter regarding the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program.

• Approval of November 5, 2024 minutes
• Renewal of 2025 Maintenance Services Agreement with KLT Aviation
• Renewal of 2025 Administrative Services Agreement with KLT Aviation
• Renewal of 2025 Communications Services Agreement with Cornwall Aviation Ltd.
• Letter from Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program

The Cornwall Regional Airport Commission authorized its Chair to sign a Communications Services Agreement with Cornwall Aviation (1979) Ltd. and Maintenance and Administrative Agreements with KLT Aviation Services. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural.

• Authorized Chair to enter into Communications Services Agreement with Cornwall Aviation (1979) Ltd. (carried)
• Authorized Chair to enter into Maintenance and Administrative Agreements with KLT Aviation Services (carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council to hear the 2025 Draft Budget Presentation from the CAO. The agenda includes only this presentation and a confirming by-law. The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2024, at Tartan Hall in Williamstown.

• 2025 Draft Budget Presentation by CAO Jamie Fawthrop
• Confirming By-law 2024-79 for December 6, 2024

Council held a special meeting to review the 2025 draft budgets for General Government, Planning, Building & Enforcement, Fire Services, Parks, Recreation & Culture, Water and Wastewater, and Infrastructure Services. After presentations and discussion, Council provided direction to Administration regarding revisions to the draft budget. No final budget was approved at this meeting.

• Opened special meeting (Resolution 2024-388)
• Approved agenda (Resolution 2024-389)
• Discussed 2025 draft budgets and directed Administration on revisions
• Adopted confirming by-law 2024-79 (Resolution 2024-390)
• Adjourned to call of the chair (Resolution 2024-391)

Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting the township's Strategic Plan for 2024‑2026. It will also review a temporary use zoning by‑law amendment for the Brown property and discuss several action requests, including a portable generator award and a funding request for Maxville Manor. Consent agenda items such as a new swing set for Paul Rozon Park and updates on recreation equipment and tree removal will be approved en bloc.

• Adoption of Strategic Plan (2024‑2026) – item 9.b
• Temporary Use Zoning By‑law Amendment – Brown – item 9.a
• Award RFP 2024‑17 – Portable Generator – item 8.b
• Maxville Manor Funding Request – item 8.d
• Paul Rozon Park Swing Set – consent agenda item 12.a

The Council adopted a new Strategic Plan and approved several financial commitments, including a $20,000 donation to the Maxville Manor Redevelopment project. Additionally, the Council awarded contracts for a portable generator and professional services for the Cairn Island National Historic Site. Members also passed a resolution calling on the Province to update the Municipal Elections Act.

• Adopted Strategic Plan via By-law 2024-77
• Approved $20,000 donation to Maxville Manor Redevelopment
• Awarded $62,000 contract for portable generator to Gal Power
• Awarded $98,460 contract for Cairn Island site services to Avaanz Ltd.
• Approved rezoning at 6148 Willow Avenue for shipping container use
• Accepted 2024 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Status Update
• Passed resolution calling for provincial updates to Municipal Elections Act

Accessibility Committee

The South Glengarry Accessibility Committee is scheduled to meet on November 25, 2024. The agenda includes a video recording of the meeting and standard procedural details.

• Meeting video recording available
• Standard committee agenda items

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss a draft strategic plan for 2024-2026 and consider by-laws regarding sidewalk closures and a snowmobile club license. The meeting also includes a presentation from Habitat for Humanity regarding a critical repairs program.

• Draft South Glengarry Strategic Plan 2024-2026
• By-law for seasonal sidewalk closure in North Lancaster
• License agreement for the Glengarry Snowmobile Club
• Habitat for Humanity presentation on Critical Repairs Program
• Closed session regarding potential disposition of land

Council passed a resolution joining the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus in urging federal and provincial governments to invest in small rural municipal infrastructure. It also approved seasonal sidewalk closure and snowmobile club license agreement by-laws, and supported expanding the Ontario Deposit Return Program to nonalcoholic containers. A $10,000 funding request from Habitat for Humanity was deferred to the 2025 budget process.

• Approved resolution calling for federal/provincial investment in rural municipal infrastructure (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-73 for seasonal sidewalk closure on County Road 18 in North Lancaster (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-74 for license agreement with Glengarry Snowmobile Club (carried)
• Supported expansion of Ontario Deposit Return Program to nonalcoholic beverage containers (carried)
• Deferred Habitat for Humanity $10,000 funding request to 2025 budget process

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBLW-07-2024) for a property identified as 'Brown'. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, approval of agenda, and declarations of interest.

• Zoning by-law amendment application ZBLW-07-2024 - Brown

The council held a public meeting to consider a temporary use zoning amendment (ZBLW-07-2024) to permit a shipping container on the property at 6148 Willow Ave, Glendale. No public comments were made, and the applicant confirmed no changes from a previous minor variance application. The meeting was adjourned without a decision; the item was only discussed.

• Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm (carried)
• Agenda adopted as circulated (carried)
• Temporary use zoning amendment ZBLW-07-2024 discussed, no decision made
• Meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm (carried)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is scheduled to meet on November 5, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate and does not contain specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items.

Cornwall Regional Airport Commission

The Commission will review the Airport Manager's report and a finance update. The meeting includes a closed session to determine instructions for negotiations.

• Finance update
• Airport Manager's report
• AMCO Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program advocacy
• Closed session for negotiation instructions

The Cornwall Regional Airport Commission approved the 2024 budget, which had previously been delayed due to a lack of quorum, and authorized a monthly lease agreement with Christian Zalai at $2,000 per month plus HST. The commission also approved a letter of support for the AMCO Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program, to be sent to MP Eric Duncan, MPP Nolan Quinn, and Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2024 budget (carried)
• Authorized monthly lease with Christian Zalai at $2,000/month plus HST (carried)
• Approved letter of support for AMCO Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (carried)

Council Meeting

The South Glengarry Council will consider several by-law readings, including the Comprehensive Fee By-Law, Grants and Donations Policy, and Procedural By-law, all at their third and final reading. A resolution to establish an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program will also be presented. The meeting includes presentations on solid waste service levels and landfill financial liabilities.

• Comprehensive Fee By-Law – third and final reading
• Grants and Donations Policy – third and final reading
• Procedural By-law – third and final reading
• Resolution to establish an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Solid Waste Management – 2025 Level of Service presentation

Council approved the 2025 solid waste service levels, including a single-week contracted curbside bulky item pickup, and discontinued blue box services for non-eligible sources effective January 1, 2025. The comprehensive fee by-law was passed with an added Optimist Club ice rental rate of $60/hour. Council also passed the grants and donations policy and procedural by-law, and directed administration to prepare a support resolution for the Ontario Deposit Return Program.

• Approved 2025 solid waste service levels with single-week contracted bulky item pickup (2024-348)
• Discontinued blue box services for non-eligible sources effective Jan 1, 2025 (2024-349)
• Passed fee by-law 69-2024 with Optimist Club ice rental rate at $60/hour (2024-350)
• Passed grants and donations policy by-law 2024-68 (2024-351)
• Passed procedural by-law 2024-70 (2024-352)
• Adopted resolution requesting Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (2024-353)
• Directed administration to prepare support resolution for Ontario Deposit Return Program
• Approved consent agenda including committee minutes and drinking water licence renewal (2024-354)

Council Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry Council will meet on October 21, 2024, to approve the 2025 meeting schedule, authorize the sale of the former Williamstown Fire Station, and consider a zoning by-law amendment for the Kaneb property. The meeting also includes the first and second readings of a comprehensive fee by-law and a procedural by-law.

• Approval of 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
• Sale of Former Williamstown Fire Station
• Kaneb Zoning By-law Amendment
• Comprehensive Fee By-law (First and Second Reading)
• Municipal Access Agreement with Rogers Communications

Council approved submitting an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for capital improvements to the Char-Lan Recreation Centre, including arena roof, cladding, and insulation replacement, with municipal funding of up to $1,230,000. Council also approved several by-laws, including a municipal access agreement with Rogers Communications for high-speed internet expansion, a lease agreement for the Lancaster Library, the sale of the former Williamstown Fire Station, and a zoning amendment permitting up to three dwelling units on Stonehouse Point Road. The 2025 Council meeting schedule was approved, and administration was directed to prepare RFPs for a Drinking Water Financial Plan and Infrastructure Capital Master Plan update.

• Approved up to $1,230,000 municipal funds for Char-Lan Recreation Centre rehabilitation (2024-334)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule (2024-332)
• Directed administration to prepare RFPs for Drinking Water Financial Plan and Infrastructure Capital Master Plan update (2024-333)
• Approved Municipal Access Agreement with Rogers Communications for high-speed internet expansion (By-law 2024-64)
• Approved lease agreement with SDG County Library Board for Lancaster Library (By-law 2024-65)
• Approved sale of former Williamstown Fire Station at 19652 John Street to St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society (By-law 2024-66)
• Approved zoning amendment at 18548 Stonehouse Point Road to permit up to three dwelling units (By-law 2024-67)
• Gave first and second reading to Community Grants and Donations Policy, Comprehensive Fee By-law, and Procedural By-law (2024-68, 2024-69, 2024-70)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review two new business items. The body will address public meeting notices for two specific applications.

• A-20-2024 - Lamarche (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.)
• A-21-2024 - Warner (Lacas Drafting and Design Inc.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first allowed a retaining wall at zero setback from the west property line at 6880 Craig Road. The second approved an attached garage with reduced watercourse and wetland setbacks at 6627 Tree Haven Road, subject to conditions including obtaining a permit from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority.

• Approved minor variance A-20-24 for retaining wall at 6880 Craig Rd (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-21-24 for garage at 6627 Tree Haven Rd with conditions (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss three specific applications. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting.

• Public meeting for application A-17-2024 (Brown)
• Public meeting for application A-18-2024 (Rozon)
• Public meeting for application A-19-2024 (Boisvenue)

The Committee of Adjustment deferred a minor variance application (A-17-24) that would have permitted a shipping container in the rear yard of a residential property at 6148 Willow Avenue, Glendale. The deferral was made pending the applicant's attempt to obtain a temporary use by-law, as the use was deemed not desirable and inconsistent with Zoning By-Law 38-09. The committee approved two other minor variance applications: A-18-24 (Rozon) to reduce a watercourse setback from 30 to 14 meters for a garage at 19679 William St, and A-19-24 (Boisvenue) to reduce a watercourse setback from 30 to 20 meters for a new dwelling at 6874 Craig Road. Both approvals were carried without recorded opposition.

• Deferred application A-17-24 (shipping container variance) pending other approval avenues (moved by McDonell, seconded by Jaworski)
• Approved application A-18-24 (Rozon) to reduce watercourse setback from 30m to 14m for garage (moved by Lang, seconded by McDonell)
• Approved application A-19-24 (Boisvenue) to reduce watercourse setback from 30m to 20m for new dwelling (moved by McDonell, seconded by Bougie)

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss new business regarding item ZBLW-05-24 - Kaneb.

• ZBLW-05-24 - Kaneb

The council held a public meeting to consider a zoning amendment for 18548 Stonehouse Point Road, proposing to rezone the property from Estate Residential (ER) and Floodplain Holding (FP-H) to Estate Residential - Exception One (ER-1) and Floodplain Holding (FP-H) to allow up to two secondary dwelling units (three total). No public questions or comments were made. The meeting was procedural; no decision was made on the amendment.

• Opened public meeting at 6:52 pm (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Heard staff presentation on ZBLW-05-24 (Kaneb) zoning amendment
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 pm (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss routine approvals, presentations, and delegations. Key items include a whistle cessation request on 5th Line Rd., a zoning amendment for Lerman Decor Inc., and a retroactive utility rebate for Cornwall Golf and Country Club.

• Whistle cessation request for 5th Line Rd. (Julie Bellefeuille delegation)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Lerman Decor Inc. at Tartan Hall
• Retroactive utility rebate request for Cornwall Golf and Country Club (K. MacDonald)
• Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer (James Fawthrop)
• Request for Bayview Estates signage policy review

Council appointed James Fawthrop as Chief Administrative Officer and approved a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 4451 County Road 34, allowing warehouse, office, and retail uses. It also authorized utility rebates totaling $12,732.08 to four businesses. A request to replace Bayview Estates signage was not supported. Council held a closed session for land disposition, negotiations, and litigation matters.

• Appointed James Fawthrop as Chief Administrative Officer (By-law 2024-61)
• Approved zoning amendment for 4451 County Road 34 from Agricultural to Rural-Exception 21 (By-law 2024-62)
• Authorized utility rebates: $5,573.63 to Cornwall Golf and Country Club, $4,852.74 to 1165608 Ontario Inc (Blue Anchor), $384.10 to Gilles Barber, $1,921.61 to Fred Can (Stinson)
• Directed administration to prepare a report on whistle cessation on 5th Line Rd.
• Declined to replace Bayview Estates signage
• Adopted minutes of September 16, 2024, and Public Meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda including RRCA and other resolutions
• Held closed session for land disposition, negotiations, and litigation update

Special Meeting

The South Glengarry Council will hear a presentation of the township’s 2022 draft financial statements prepared by KPMG. It will consider any action requests and vote to confirm By‑law 2024‑60. A closed‑session segment is scheduled to discuss litigation matters under the Municipal Act.

• Presentation of 2022 Draft Financial Statements (KPMG) – attachment 2022-12-31 Twp of South Glengarry wFS Sept 26.pdf
• Confirmation of By‑law 2024‑60 – attachment 2024-60 Confirming Bylaw Oct 2 2024.pdf
• Closed‑session discussion of litigation pursuant to Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e)

The South Glengarry Township Council met in a special electronic session on October 2, 2024. Council approved the meeting agenda, received the 2022 draft financial statements presented by KPMG, and held a closed session regarding litigation. Finally, Council passed the confirming by-law and adjourned.

• Approved the October 2, 2024 Special Council Meeting agenda (Res. 2024-310)
• Received the 2022 Financial Statements presented by KPMG (Res. 2024-311)
• Convened to Closed Session at 6:31 pm to discuss litigation (Res. 2024-312)
• Directed Administration to carry out actions specified in Closed Session minutes (Res. 2024-314)
• Passed By-law 2024-60 to confirm matters dealt with by resolution (Res. 2024-315)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:01 pm (Res. 2024-316)

Public Meeting

The South Glengarry Township Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and record any pecuniary interests. The meeting will be held at Tartan Hall – Char‑Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown. Under New Business, the council will consider the notice of public meeting for Lerman Decor Inc. (item ZBLW‑04‑24). No other items are listed.

• ZBLW-04-24 – Lerman Decor Inc. – notice of public meeting (New Business)

The Township of South Glengarry held a public meeting on September 16, 2024, to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for 4451 County Road 34, which would rezone the property from Agricultural (AG) to Rural - Exception 21 (RU-21) to allow a warehouse/distribution centre, professional or business office, and retail store. No decision was made at this meeting; it was a public input session. Councillor McDonell declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion.

• Meeting opened at 6:30 pm (carried)
• Agenda approved as circulated (carried)
• Councillor McDonell declared conflict on ZBLW-04-24
• Public meeting held for ZBLW-04-24, no vote taken
• Meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to conduct business including the approval of previous minutes. The body will address a public meeting notice regarding Taylor Major.

• Public meeting notice for A-16-2024 - Taylor Major

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a property at 18734 County Road 2, allowing a deck to remain within the required 30-meter watercourse setback. The variance reduces the setback to 20.47 meters at the southwest corner and 18.27 meters at the southeast corner. The decision was based on staff recommendation and no public objections.

• Approved minor variance A-16-24-Taylor to reduce watercourse setback (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council will review and potentially approve several key items including financing for the Glen Walter Water Tower Project, a development agreement for a wedding venue at 20189 Beaupre Road, and grader purchase and refurbishment. The meeting will also consider resolutions supporting provincial updates and receive delegations including one from Cornwall Golf and Country Club regarding a water rebate request.

• Glen Walter Water Tower Project financing and cost recovery
• Development agreement for proposed wedding venue at 20189 Beaupre Road, Green Valley
• Purchase and refurbishment of a grader
• Cornwall Golf and Country Club water rebate request
• Lancaster Mural Project agreements

Council directed administration to tender the Glen Walter Water Tower and watermain rehabilitation packages, and approved the purchase of a 2017 John Deere 770G motor grader for $254,000 plus HST, along with refurbishing a 2010 Caterpillar grader for $61,000 plus HST. Council also authorized the Fire Chief to buy a 4x4 pickup truck up to $35,000, approved a development agreement for a wedding venue, and passed several by-laws including agreements for community murals and a road allowance transfer. A water rebate request from the Cornwall Golf and Country Club was directed for a future staff report.

• Approved tendering Glen Walter Water Tower and watermain rehabilitation packages
• Approved purchase of 2017 John Deere 770G motor grader for $254,000 plus HST
• Approved refurbishment of 2010 Caterpillar grader for $61,000 plus HST
• Authorized Fire Chief to purchase 4x4 pickup truck up to $35,000 from 2024 Fire Capital budget
• Approved development agreement for wedding venue at 20189 Beaupre Road (By-law 2024-55)
• Passed by-laws for Lancaster mural agreements with Sally Phypers and EMMAKAYLA Restaurant Management Inc. (By-laws 2024-56, 2024-57)
• Passed by-law to transfer unopened road allowance to LT8 Lancaster Holdings Inc. (By-law 2024-58)
• Directed staff to prepare report on Cornwall Golf and Country Club water rebate request

Environment Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Meeting

The South Glengarry Council will meet to decide on waste collection contracts and 2025 service levels. The body is also reviewing a sewer rehabilitation award and an encroachment agreement for Connortown Road.

• Award of RFP 2024-11 for Sewer Rehabilitation
• Contract extension for Garbage Collection Services (2024-2026)
• 2025 Solid Waste Management Level of Service
• Encroachment Agreement for private utility at 18999 Connortown Road
• Fee waiver request from Martintown Masonic Lodge

Council awarded a $127,807.50 sewer rehabilitation contract to Clean Water Works, extended the garbage collection contract with HGC Management to December 2026, and approved several other routine items. A decision on 2025 solid waste service levels was postponed. Council also directed staff to formalize a water/wastewater MOU with the City of Cornwall.

• Awarded RFP 2024-11 sewer rehabilitation to Clean Water Works for $127,807.50 (carried)
• Extended garbage collection contract with HGC Management to Dec 31, 2026 (carried)
• Approved discontinuation of curbside Blue Box collection from ineligible sources effective Jan 1, 2025 (carried)
• Directed staff to formalize water/wastewater MOU with City of Cornwall (carried)
• Approved fee waiver of $113 for Martintown Masonic Lodge rental (carried)
• Rescinded by-laws appointing Deputy Clerk and Acting Clerk (carried)
• Proclaimed October 2024 as Circular Economy Month (carried)
• Postponed decision on 2025 Solid Waste Management Service Levels

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to conduct business and review reports. The agenda includes a public meeting notice for application A-15-2024 regarding Menard.

• Public meeting notice for A-15-2024 - Menard

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a property at 19663 William St to allow the construction of a shed. The decision reduces the required watercourse setback from 30 meters to 25.7 meters.

• Approved minor variance A-15-24 to reduce watercourse setback from 30m to 25.7m (Carried)
• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a special meeting to discuss the recruitment of a CAO. This specific item is scheduled for a closed session under the Municipal Act.

• Closed session regarding CAO Recruitment

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council approved the agenda, entered closed session to discuss CAO recruitment under the Municipal Act, and later reconvened in open session without reporting. A confirming by-law was passed, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Opened special meeting at 10:00 am (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Convened to closed session for CAO recruitment (carried)
• Reconvened to open session at 4:04 pm without reporting (carried)
• Directed administration to carry out actions specified in closed session minutes (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-52 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (carried)
• Adjourned at 4:05 pm (carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a special meeting to discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in a closed session. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Closed session to discuss CAO recruitment under Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council approved the agenda, went into closed session to discuss CAO recruitment under the Municipal Act, and later reconvened in open session without reporting. A confirming by-law was passed, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (2024-260)
• Convened closed session for CAO recruitment (2024-261)
• Reconvened open session without reporting (2024-262)
• Directed administration to carry out closed session actions (2024-263)
• Passed confirming by-law 2024-51 (2024-264)
• Adjourned to the call of the chair (2024-265)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review three specific applications. The body will consider notices of public meetings for these requests.

• Application A-12-2024: Benjamin Longtin (Thomas Grace - 10000601325 Ontario Ltd.)
• Application A-13-2024: Batterbee MacAulay
• Application A-14-2024: Dickie (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. Each approval allows a specific property owner to deviate from the Zoning By-Law 38-09, and each is subject to a 20-day appeal period. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance A-12-24 to permit a home occupation in an accessory building at 19676 John St (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-13-24 to reduce watercourse setback for a deck extension at 6273 164th Ave (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-14-24 to reduce retaining wall setback to 0m at 6876 Craig Rd (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry’s regular council meeting on August 6, 2024, will consider routine approvals including a sewer rehabilitation contract, fleet asset disposal, and LED streetlight upgrades. The meeting also includes procedural items like approving minutes and setting 2025 budget dates, along with resolutions supporting external initiatives.

• Award RFP 11-2024 – Sewer Rehabilitation (DS)
• Disposal of Fleet Assets (Aug 2024)
• LED Streetlight Upgrade Summary
• Resolution in Support of Fernwood Estates Wine by the Glass Endorsement (JH, JT)
• Set 2025 Budget Meeting Dates (KM)

Council approved a $57,375 contract for manhole grouting and chemical injection to Hydrocam, and postponed a decision on the $127,807.50 sewer rehabilitation contract to Clean Water Works. They also set 2025 budget meeting dates, endorsed a winery's liquor licence application, and adopted a lockout policy for the refrigeration plant.

• Approved $57,375 manhole grouting contract to Hydrocam (carried)
• Postponed $127,807.50 sewer rehabilitation contract to Clean Water Works
• Set 2025 budget meetings for Dec 6 and Dec 20, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed Fernwood Estates winery's liquor licence application (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2024-50 for Refrigeration Plant Lockout Policy (carried)
• Designated Oct 24, 2024 as Child Care Worker & ECE Appreciation Day (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda including LED streetlight upgrade summary and RMWG update (carried)
• Adopted confirming by-law 2024-49 (carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry held a special council meeting on July 29, 2024, but the agenda contained no substantive items for decision or discussion. All listed items were procedural or boilerplate, with no attachments or details provided.

Council received Staff Report 2024-084 and directed administration to bind insurance with Intact Public Entities Inc through Halpenny Insurance brokers for $260,842 plus taxes, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign documents. The meeting also adopted the agenda, passed the confirming by-law, and adjourned.

• Approved insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc via Halpenny Insurance for $260,842 plus taxes (Resolution 2024-244)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Resolution 2024-243)
• Passed By-law 2024-48 to confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Resolution 2024-245)
• Opened the special meeting at 4:36 p.m. (Resolution 2024-242)
• Adjourned at 4:43 p.m. (Resolution 2024-246)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council will meet on July 15, 2024, to discuss and vote on key local matters, including the third reading of a Property Standards By-Law and a zoning amendment for a proposed wedding venue at Champagne and Co. The meeting also includes decisions on fee waivers, fire station roof replacement procurement, and donations.

• Third reading of Property Standards By-Law
• Zoning By-Law amendment for Champagne and Co. wedding venue in Williamstown
• Waiver of wastewater connection fees for Lancaster Masonic Lodge
• Procurement for Williamstown Fire Station roof replacement
• Donation request from Glen Cairn Lodge

Council approved a zoning amendment to allow a full-service wedding and event venue at 20189 Beaupre Road. The board also passed a new Property Standards By-Law and awarded a contract for the Williamstown Fire Station roof replacement.

• Approved rezoning of 8.5 acres at 20189 Beaupre Road for a wedding and event venue
• Passed By-law 2024-39 (Property Standards By-Law)
• Awarded $136,898.00 + HST contract to Simluc Contracting for Williamstown Fire Station roof
• Approved $1,878 donation to Glen Cairn Lodge and committed $4,000 for 2025
• Waived $10,506 impose fee for Masonic Lodge development; collected $825 connection fee
• Passed resolution requesting federal and provincial infrastructure funding for rural municipalities
• Adopted minutes from June 27 and July 2 meetings

Agricultural Resource Committee

The Agricultural Resource Committee is seeking feedback on the Proposed Township Comprehensive Zoning By-Law. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairperson for the committee.

• Election of a Chairperson for the Committee
• Feedback on minimum lot sizes for livestock/hobby farms in Rural and Agricultural Zones
• Updates on On-Farm Diversified Uses, Agricultural Related Uses, and Agritourism Uses
• Excellence in Agriculture Award Nominee discussion

Airport Commission Meeting

The provided text for the South Glengarry Airport Commission meeting on July 3, 2024, consists entirely of webpage template placeholders. No specific proposals, votes, or public hearings are listed in the record.

Council Meeting

The South Glengarry council will review a funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund that outlines municipal contributions for community projects through 2034. The agenda also covers the South Beech Street subdivision approval, Summerstown Estates parkland, and standby generator procurement. These items affect local land use, community infrastructure funding, and municipal service capacity.

• Funding Agreement for the Renewed Canada Community-Building Fund (2024-2034)
• South Beech Street subdivision and agreement approval
• Summerstown Estates parkland review
• Acceptance of the Peanut Line Options Analysis Report
• Procurement of standby generators

South Glengarry council advanced the South Beech Street subdivision by recommending final plan approval and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the subdivision agreement. Council awarded a $63,856.98 contract to Delhey Electric for standby generators and passed a by-law for a Canada Community-Building Fund agreement. Council also accepted the Peanut Line Options Analysis Report, with Mayor McDonald and Councillor McDonell declaring pecuniary interest and withdrawing from that item. A closed session on an HR matter and a proposed land acquisition/disposition ended with no report to the public.

• Recommended final approval of the South Beech Street draft plan of subdivision and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the subdivision agreement (carried)
• Awarded RFP 2024-07 for standby generators to Delhey Electric for $63,856.98 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-44 authorizing a Canada Community-Building Fund agreement with the Association of Ontario Municipalities (carried)
• Accepted the Peanut Line Options Analysis Report by WSP for future consideration; directed increased signage on the Peanut Line (carried)
• Allocated a recommended parcel of parkland for Summerstown Estates (carried)
• Supported a resolution asking that AMPS receive Royal Assent under the Building Code (carried)
• Pulled the Infrastructure in Small Municipalities (North Glengarry) resolution from the consent agenda; administration to bring it back as a support resolution (carried)
• Held a closed session on an HR matter and a proposed/pending land acquisition or disposition; reconvened without reporting and directed administration to carry out actions in the closed session minutes (carried)

Special Meeting

The Council is holding a special electronic meeting. The agenda includes an AMP presentation and the consideration of confirming by-law 2024-43.

• AMP Presentation
• Confirming By-Law 2024-43

South Glengarry council held a special electronic meeting on June 27, 2024, opening at 5:03 p.m. and adjourning at 5:44 p.m. The minutes record only procedural resolutions: opening the meeting, approving the agenda, passing confirming By-law 2024-43, and adjourning. An AMP Presentation was listed under presentations and delegations, but the minutes record no decisions, votes, or discussion on it. No substantive items were decided.

• Meeting opened at 5:03 p.m. (Resolution 2024-209, carried)
• Agenda approved as presented (Resolution 2024-210, carried)
• By-law 2024-43 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution read a first, second and third time and passed (Resolution 2024-211, carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m. (Resolution 2024-212, carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review a proposed Property Standards By-Law and consider the appointment of an Acting Clerk. Additional discussions include funding for a generator at Glen Cairn Lodge and several requests related to the Williamstown Fair.

• Proposed Property Standards By-Law
• Appointment of Acting Clerk
• Funding for Generator at Glen Cairn Lodge
• Williamstown Fair equipment and tipping fee requests
• Char-Lan Recreation Centre sponsorship agreements

South Glengarry council gave first and second reading to By-law 2024-39, a proposed property standards by-law setting maintenance and occupancy rules, and passed By-law 2024-41 appointing Kimberley Casselman as acting clerk. Council approved the St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society's requests for the 2024 Williamstown Fair and directed administration to renew CLRC advertisement agreements from the 2023/2024 ice season. Council also voted to hold a virtual meeting on Thursday June 27 at 5pm regarding the AMP, and directed administration to bring a support resolution on the Royal Assent of AMPS in the Building Code Act. Council met in closed session on employee negotiations and ongoing litigation, then directed administration to carry out actions specified in the closed session minutes without reporting.

• Property standards By-law 2024-39 read first and second time (carried)
• By-law 2024-41 appointing Kimberley Casselman as acting clerk passed (carried)
• Approved Williamstown Fair requests from St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society for 2024 fair (carried)
• Directed administration to renew CLRC advertisement agreements per 2023/2024 ice season (carried)
• Accepted consent agenda items (carried)
• Voted to hold virtual AMP meeting Thursday June 27 at 5pm
• Directed administration to provide support resolution on Royal Assent of AMPS in Building Code Act at next meeting
• Closed session held on employee negotiations and ongoing litigation; administration directed to carry out actions in closed session minutes without reporting (carried)

Special Meeting

The South Glengarry Council is holding a special meeting to address specific action requests. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss instructions for negotiations.

• Delay of Regular June 17th, 2024 Council Meeting to 8:00pm
• Closed session regarding instructions for negotiations

During the special meeting, the Council approved delaying the regular June 17, 2024 council meeting to 8:00 p.m. Council also convened into a closed session to discuss personal matters and negotiation instructions under the Municipal Act, subsequently directing administration to carry out actions specified in the closed session minutes. Finally, the Council passed the confirming by-law and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved opening the special meeting at 5:32 pm (Resolution No. 2024-187)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution No. 2024-188)
• Approved delaying the regular June 17, 2024 council meeting to 8:00 pm (Resolution No. 2024-189)
• Convened into closed session at 5:36 pm for personal matters and negotiation instructions (Resolution No. 2024-190)
• Reconvened into open session at 6:50 pm (Resolution No. 2024-191)
• Directed administration to carry out closed session actions (Resolution No. 2024-192)
• Passed By-law 2024-42 to confirm matters dealt with by resolution (Resolution No. 2024-193)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 pm (Resolution No. 2024-194)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry Council is holding a special meeting focused on strategic planning. The session includes confirming and prioritizing objectives, agreeing on key projects and initiatives, and establishing a monitoring schedule.

• Strategic Planning Session: Confirm and prioritize objectives
• Strategic Planning Session: Agree on key projects and initiatives
• Strategic Planning Session: Agree on monitoring schedule

The Township of South Glengarry held a special meeting on June 8, 2024. Council passed By-law 2024-38 to confirm and ratify matters dealt with by previous resolutions. The meeting also included a strategic planning session where council discussed objectives, key projects, and monitoring schedules, but no specific new projects were formally approved in the minutes.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Council recessed and reconvened for open session
• Strategic planning session held (objectives, projects, monitoring discussed)
• By-law 2024-38 adopted, confirmed, and ratified
• Meeting adjourned at 12:18 pm

Special Meeting

The Council will conduct a strategic planning session focused on defining success and assessing the current state of the township. The session includes discussing key priorities, objectives, outcomes, and next steps.

• Strategic Planning Session: Defining Success
• Strategic Planning Session: Current State Assessment
• Strategic Planning Session: Key Priorities
• Strategic Planning Session: Objectives and Outcomes
• By-law 2024-37

Council conducted a strategic planning session including a review of 'Pulse of the Community' survey results and the identification of key priorities. The meeting also included the passage of a confirming by-law.

• Approved the agenda (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 2024-37 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to approve action requests and by-laws for council consideration. Key decisions include confirming a partial closure on Kinloch Road, awarding contracts for canteen services at Char-Lan Recreation Centre and culvert work, transferring a shared tower lease in North Lancaster, and appointing a deputy clerk and treasurer. Closed session will address litigation, training, and a staffing matter. These items affect local traffic access, recreation facility operations, infrastructure maintenance, and municipal administration.

• Confirmation of Kinloch Road partial closure following resident feedback
• Procurement for Pattingale Culvert work
• Award of RFP 2024-06 for canteen services at Char-Lan Recreation Centre
• Shared Tower Agreement and lease transfer in North Lancaster (By-law 2024-31)
• Appointment of Kaylyn MacDonald as Deputy Clerk and Treasurer

Council confirmed the direction of By-Law 2024-23 on the Kinloch Road closure after receiving public feedback. It authorized a $24,749.40 pipe arch purchase from Armtec and awarded canteen services at the Char-Lan Recreation Centre to Snack Shack Canteen at $250 per month plus HST. Council passed by-laws appointing Dave Robertson as deputy clerk and acting CAO, Kimberly Casselman as deputy clerk, and Kaylyn MacDonald as Treasurer. It also approved a lease change for the North Lancaster tower and held a closed session on litigation, integrity commissioner training, and CAO recruitment.

• Confirmed By-Law 2024-23 direction on Kinloch Road closure (carried)
• Authorized purchase of pipe arch from Armtec for $24,749.40 (carried)
• Awarded RFP 2024-06 canteen services at Char-Lan Recreation Centre to Snack Shack Canteen at $250/month plus HST (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-31 to terminate Storm Internet lease and enter lease with Shared Tower Inc. for North Lancaster tower (carried)
• Appointed Dave Robertson as deputy clerk (By-law 2024-32, carried)
• Appointed Kimberly Casselman as deputy clerk (By-law 2024-36, carried)
• Appointed Kaylyn MacDonald as Treasurer (By-law 2024-33, carried)
• Appointed Dave Robertson as Acting CAO (By-law 2024-35, carried)

Special Meeting

The South Glengarry Council is holding a special meeting to address specific agenda items. The council will convene in a closed session to discuss a staffing matter involving an identifiable individual.

• Closed session discussion regarding a staffing matter

Council voted to rescind by-law 74-2023 regarding the appointment of a CAO and by-law 2024-24 regarding the rescindment of a deputy clerk appointment. The council also held a closed session to discuss a staffing matter.

• Rescinded by-law 74-2023 (CAO appointment) and by-law 2024-24 (rescindment of deputy clerk appointment) (Carried)
• Approved convening a closed session for a staffing matter (Carried)
• Directed Administration to carry out actions specified in the closed session minutes (Carried)
• Passed by-law 2024-29 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a notice of public meeting for application A-11-2024 - Rozon. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting.

• A-11-2024 - Rozon Notice of Public Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for application A-11-24 to allow stairs to be built within the front yard setback of a single detached dwelling. The decision follows a recommendation for approval by the Planner.

• Approved minor variance A-11-24 to reduce front yard setback from 6 meters to 0 meters for stairs at 19679 William St (Carried)

Council Meeting

The council will consider the 2024 budget and tax rates by-law during this meeting. The agenda also includes fee waiver requests for Optimist Club events and an award for enhanced hamlet signage. Additionally, council will discuss rural consent policies and a request to purchase a road allowance.

• Adoption of 2024 Budget and Tax Rates by-law
• Awarding RFP 2024-05 for Enhanced Hamlet Signage
• Fee waiver requests from the Optimist Club
• Review of Rural Consent Policies and surplus dwellings update
• Request to purchase an unopened road allowance between Concession 1 and 2

Council passed by-law 2024-027 to establish tax rates and payment dates for 2024. The board also awarded a signage contract and denied a request to purchase a road allowance.

• Adopted by-law 2024-027 for 2024 tax rates and final taxation installment dates
• Awarded RFP 2024-05 for Enhanced Hamlet Signage to Viau Excavation for $17,704.00 plus HST
• Denied request to purchase unopened road allowance between Concession 1 and 2, South Side of Lot 19
• Approved waiving $197.75 facility rental fee for Optimist Club event on June 7, 2024
• Approved waiving $300 per vendor Mobile Food License Fee and $217.95 rental fee for Canada Day event
• Passed resolution supporting the Township of the Archipelago in opposing the phase-out of free private well water testing
• Recommended that SDG Counties update the Official Plan to make January 1, 2024 the new date for certain Rural District consents
• Authorized signing of the AGCO Licence Renewal Form for Tartan Hall

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review new business including a public meeting notice regarding the Lamarche project. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting.

• A-10-2024 - Lamarche (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a property at 6880 Craig Rd to allow for the demolition of a cottage and construction of a new dwelling. The approval allows a reduction in the watercourse setback from 30 meters to 22.86 meters for a proposed staircase.

• Approved minor variance A-10-24 for 6880 Craig Rd to reduce watercourse setback to 22.86 meters

Council Meeting

The Council will hear a delegation regarding the condition of Kenyon Concession Road One. The agenda also includes discussions on parkland in Summerstown Estates, a generator request for Lancaster Legion, and several municipal resolutions.

• Road condition presentation: Kenyon Concession Road One
• Lancaster Legion - Generator request
• Parkland in Summerstown Estates Subdivision
• Glendale Subdivision Community Expansion Project
• 2023 Emergency Management Program Compliance report

Council decided to develop a neighbourhood park of approximately 2.5 acres in the Summerstown Estates Subdivision. The Lancaster Legion was authorized to install a generator at its municipally owned leased facility. Council also proclaimed May 5-11, 2024, as Emergency Preparedness Week.

• Approved Lancaster Legion to purchase and install a generator at its leased municipal facility
• Selected Option B for Summerstown Estates Parkland: develop a ~2.5 acre park with at least 1 acre remaining for future use
• Proclaimed May 5-11, 2024, as Emergency Preparedness Week
• Approved the April 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Accepted items on the Consent Agenda
• Passed By-law 2024-26 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several by-law amendments including zoning changes for The Wash Lancaster Inc. and the Lancaster Masonic Lodge. Additional business includes a request to establish an easement for 19629 Fairview Rd. and discussions regarding load reductions on North Branch Road.

• Zoning By-law Amendment - The Wash Lancaster Inc.
• Zoning By-law Amendment - Lancaster Masonic Lodge
• Load Reduction – North Branch Road and Cemetery Road
• Road Closure – Kinloch Road South
• Establish an Easement for Access to 19629 Fairview Rd.

Council passed several zoning by-law amendments to permit a laundromat and a private club. The board also approved a road closure, load restrictions on specific roads, and a fee waiver for a high school band.

• Approved $508.50 fee waiver for Char-Lan District High School band floor rental
• Approved easement agreement for access to 19629 Fairview Road
• Approved rezoning of 20383 County Road 2 to permit a laundromat
• Approved rezoning of 28 South Terrace to permit a private club
• Approved reduced load restrictions for North Branch Road and Cemetery Road
• Approved closure of Kinloch Road South
• Appointed Doug Robertson as deputy clerk
• Supported resolutions regarding school amenity sharing and increased Tile Loan limits

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review the agenda and approve minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a notice of a public meeting regarding application A-09-2024.

• Notice of Public Meeting for application A-09-2024 (Dickie/Wilson Architectural Design Inc.)
• Approval of April 2, 2024 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance application A-09-24, allowing the owner at 6876 Craig Rd to reduce the watercourse setback from 30 metres to 22.86 metres for a proposed dwelling, deck and stairs. The owner plans to demolish an existing cottage and build an approximately 2200 square foot single detached dwelling. The committee also approved its agenda and the minutes of the April 2, 2024 meeting, and adjourned at 6:35pm. A 20-day appeal period applies from the date of the decision.

• Approved minor variance A-09-24 reducing watercourse setback from 30 m to 22.86 m at 6876 Craig Rd (carried)
• Approved the April 15, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved the minutes of the April 2, 2024 meeting as presented (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:35pm (carried)

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss two zoning items. These include ZBLW-02-2024 for 20383 County Road 2 and ZBLW-03-2024 regarding the Lancaster Masonic Lodge at 28 South Terrace.

• ZBLW-02-2024 - 20383 County Road 2
• ZBLW-03-2024 - 28 South Terrace (Lancaster Masonic Lodge)

Council held a public meeting to discuss proposed zoning changes for a laundromat and a private club. No votes were taken on the amendments during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Discussed ZBLW-02-2024 to permit a laundromat at 20383 County Road 2
• Discussed ZBLW-03-2024 to permit a private club at 28 South Terrace

Council Meeting

The Council will review several action requests including grass cutting contracts and surface treatment awards. The agenda also includes a zoning by-law amendment for 32 Oak Street and the appointment of a Deputy Fire Chief.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 10779539 Canada Inc. at 32 Oak Street
• Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Jason Vaughan
• Glen Walter Water Tower Watermain Replacement presentation
• Award Procurement 03-2024 for Grass Cutting Facilities and Parks
• Award Procurement 2024-04 for Supply and Placement of Surface Treatment

Council awarded contracts for road surface treatment and recreation centre electrical work. They authorized a $357,778 transfer from the Development Charge Reserve fund for facility spending and rezoned a property in Lancaster to residential use.

• Awarded $210,600 surface treatment contract to Miller Paving Limited
• Approved $118,142 electrical control panel installation at Char-Lan Recreation Centre via CIMCO Refrigeration
• Authorized $357,778 transfer from Development Charge Reserve for fire station, recreation centre, and public works
• Rezoned 32 Oak St, Lancaster from Institutional (IN) to Residential Two (R2)
• Approved fee waiver of $540.86 for Glengarry Mental Health Initiative
• Awarded grass cutting contracts to Green Acres Snow Removal and Charged Up Yard Works
• Adopted new Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual
• Appointed a Deputy Fire Chief

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two new business items involving public meeting notices. These include applications A-07-24 and A-08-2024.

• Public meeting notice for Hollingsworth (Burgess) (A-07-24)
• Public meeting notice for Pattingale (A-08-2024)

The Committee of Adjustment approved two requests for relief from Zoning By-Law 38-09. Both decisions involved reducing watercourse setbacks for a shed and a cottage, respectively.

• Approved Application A-07-24 (Hollingsworth) to reduce watercourse setback to 17.83m and interior side yard setback to 0.83m
• Approved Application A-08-24 (Pattingale) to reduce watercourse setback to 15.40m for a cottage and stairs

Council Meeting

The council will review infrastructure awards for bridge renewals and granular supply procurement. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for 4th Line Road and the acceptance of Beaupre Road widening. Additionally, a presentation regarding the formation of a Junior Optimist Club is scheduled.

• Renewal of Chapel Road and Second Line Road bridges
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 6055 4th Line Road
• Acceptance of road widening on Beaupre Road
• Procurement award for supply and placement of granular
• Fee waiver request from Glengarry Fencibles Trust

South Glengarry council awarded Procurement 2024-02 for renewal of the Chapel Road and Second Line Road bridges to Willis Kerr Contracting Limited at $823,124.00 plus HST, with an estimated $125,000 budget overage funded from the Roads Structures Reserve. Council also awarded Procurement 2024-01 for supply and placement of granular materials to Green Infrastructure Paving at $14.75 per tonne, capped at the approved $510,000 budget. A zoning by-law amendment at 6055 4th Line Road was passed to permit a transportation terminal and warehouse/distribution centre, among other changes. A by-law adopting an amended Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual was postponed.

• Awarded Procurement 2024-02 bridge renewal (Chapel Road SN 30018, Second Line Road SN 30044) to Willis Kerr Contracting Limited at $823,124.00 plus HST; $125,000 overage from Roads Structures Reserve (carried)
• Awarded Procurement 2024-01 granular supply and placement to Green Infrastructure Paving at $14.75/tonne, not to exceed $510,000 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-015 rezoning 6055 4th Line Road from Highway Commercial (CH) to CH-10 for transportation terminal and warehouse/distribution centre uses (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-13 accepting lands as road allowances for Beaupre Road (carried)
• Postponed By-law 2024-14 adopting an amended Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual (postponed)
• Approved $2,557.42 donation to Raisin Region Conservation Authority for canoe race water rescue and hall rental (carried)
• Approved waiving $197.75 Tartan Hall fee for Glengarry Fencibles Trust 2024 Gala Dinner (carried)
• Declined to proceed with procurement of ventilation for Char-Lan Recreation Centre canteen (carried)

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss one item of new business. This involves an application for 10779539 Canada Inc. (Trevor MacDonald).

• Zoning bylaw application ZBLW-01-24 for 10779539 Canada Inc.

The township held a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for 32 Oak St. No members of the public attended the meeting and no written comments were received. The application remains subject to a decision by Council.

• Held public meeting for ZBLW-01-24 rezoning application (32 Oak St)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review new business items including public meeting notices. The agenda includes presentations or delegations and the approval of previous minutes.

• A-05-2024 - Burke (Meldrum) - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-06-2024 - Malyon (De Saulniers Construction Ltd.) - Notice of Public Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications to allow for residential garages that exceed standard size and height limits. Both applications were found to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

• Approved Application A-05-24 (3904 Bernard Drive) to increase garage height to 5.36m and area to 118.92sqm
• Approved Application A-06-24 (20260 County Rd 2) to increase garage height to 6.55m and area to 222sqm
• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Airport Commission Meeting

The provided text for the March 5, 2024 Airport Commission meeting consists entirely of webpage interface elements and empty record tables. No proposals, decisions, public hearings, or budget items are included in the document. Residents should consult official municipal records for actual meeting materials.

• No agenda items, contracts, rezonings, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.

The Commission accepted the 2022 audited financial statements prepared by KPMG. Members directed the Airport Manager to review current fees for competitiveness and requested the 2024 budget be prepared for the next meeting.

• Accepted 2022 audited financial statements prepared by KPMG (Carried)
• Directed Airport Manager to review fees for comparability with similar airports
• Directed that the 2024 budget be prepared and provided at the next regular meeting

Special Meeting

The South Glengarry Council is meeting to receive a final presentation regarding the 2024 draft budget. The agenda also includes the consideration of confirming by-law 2024-12.

• 2024 Draft Budget Presentation
• Confirming By-law 2024-12

The Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2024 draft budget. No other substantive actions were taken beyond procedural approvals and the adoption of a confirming by-law.

• Approved meeting agenda (Resolution 2024-053)
• Passed Confirming By-law 2024-012 (Resolution 2024-054)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:44 pm (Resolution 2024-055)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment will meet on March 4, 2024, to handle routine administrative items and review one development-related notice. The agenda is primarily procedural, covering previous minutes, correspondence, and delegation requests. Members will consider a public hearing notice for application A-04-2024 submitted by Grimard Lapointe through Wilson Architectural Design Inc. No final decisions or financial figures are included in this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing notice for application A-04-2024 (Grimard Lapointe/Wilson Architectural Design Inc.)
• Scheduling of the next meeting for March 18, 2024

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for application A-04-24 to allow a secondary dwelling unit larger than the primary dwelling. The committee found the variance minor in nature and desirable for the land use.

• Approved minor variance A-04-24 for secondary dwelling at 21598 Concession 10 Rd (Carried)
• Approved February 5, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several annual water and wastewater reports and discuss potential capital work for roads. Other items include a tree giveaway program, vessel restrictions on the Raisin River, and an earthquake early warning system agreement.

• Approval of 2023 Water and Wastewater Annual Reports
• Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation – Raisin River
• Earthquake Early Warning System agreement with Natural Resources Canada
• Potential Roads Capital Work discussion
• RRCA Tree Giveaway Program

South Glengarry council approved 2023 annual reports for its water and sewage treatment plants, supported a vessel operation restriction along the Raisin River, and cancelled the March 4 regular meeting in favour of a special budget meeting that evening. Council also passed by-laws extending the Integrity Commissioner appointment and entering an earthquake early warning agreement with Natural Resources Canada, and supported a fire apparatus resolution from Prince Edward County. Two AMO and Town of Petrolia resolutions were deferred, with administration directed to bring support resolutions to the next meeting.

• Approved 2023 annual reports for Redwood Estates, Lancaster and Glen Walter water plants and Lancaster, Green Valley and Glen Walter sewage plants (carried)
• Supported vessel restriction on Raisin River from 45 m south of County Road 2 bridge to 130 m east of Kraft Road bridge, accepting signage responsibility (carried)
• Cancelled March 4 regular meeting; set special 2024 draft budget meeting March 4 at 5:30 pm at Tartan Hall (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-09 amending By-law 79-18 for Integrity Commissioner appointment (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-11 for earthquake early warning licence agreement with Natural Resources Canada (carried)
• Supported Prince Edward County resolution on a new community fire-protection insurance system with rural and urban categories (carried)
• Directed administration to bring support resolutions on AMO Social and Economic Prosperity Review and ROMA/OGRA combined conference to next meeting (carried)
• Accepted consent agenda items including departmental updates and resolutions from other municipalities (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing proposals for a township industrial park and an official plan amendment for 6055 4th Line Road in Bainsville. The agenda also includes discussions on water capacity allocations, road asset reviews, and bridge budget notices.

• Proposed Township Industrial Park discussion
• Official Plan Amendment for 6055 4th Line Road, Bainsville
• Awards for Road Needs Study (RFP 17-2023) and Active Transportation and Trails Plan (RFP 16-2023)
• 2024 budget notices for Lauzon Bridge and Butternut Lane Bridge
• 2024 Council Per Diem and Mileage Rate by-law

South Glengarry council approved a series of staff reports and spending items at its February 5, 2024 meeting, including $250,000 from the 2024 Capital Budget to remove the Tyotown Road retaining wall. Council awarded two professional services contracts — a Road Needs Study to Ainley Group for $28,505.00 plus HST and an Active Transportation and Trails Plan to Robinson Consultants for $62,970.00 plus HST. Council also approved 2024 grants and donations totaling $60,621.55 plus $1,878.45 in discretionary funds for a $62,500 budget, and recommended that the United Counties of SDG approve an Official Plan Amendment at 6055 4th Line Road, Bainsville to permit highway commercial uses. All recorded resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $250,000 from the 2024 Capital Budget to remove the Tyotown Road retaining wall (carried)
• Awarded RFP 17-2023 Road Needs Study to Ainley Group for $28,505.00 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded RFP 16-2023 Active Transportation and Trails Plan to Robinson Consultants for $62,970.00 plus HST (carried)
• Approved 2024 grants and donations of $60,621.55 plus $1,878.45 discretionary, total budget $62,500 (carried)
• Allocated $6,000 to the Glengarry Highland Games 2024 grant from 2023 surplus (carried)
• Recommended Counties of SDG approve Official Plan Amendment at 6055 4th Line Road, Bainsville for highway commercial uses (carried)
• Declared two Lancaster parcels (PINs 671530516, 671530291) surplus and directed appraisal and sale options report (carried)
• Directed Administration to determine land use options for Township-owned land at Concession 1 Front (PIN 671310415) for a proposed industrial park (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two public meeting notices. The agenda includes matters regarding Lancaster Masonic Lodge #207 and Michel Fontaine.

• A-02-2024 - Lancaster Masonic Lodge #207 (Scott Fourney/Paul Syrduk)
• A-03-2024 - Michel Fontaine

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One allows for reduced lot areas and setbacks for a property in Lancaster, and the other permits a reduced front yard setback for a deck at 18949 County Road 2.

• Approved minor variances for 28 South Terrace, Lancaster to permit reduced lot areas and setbacks for semi-detached, single detached, or duplex dwellings (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 18949 County Road 2 to reduce front yard setback from 15 meters to 3.38 meters for a constructed frame deck (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment will review a public meeting notice for project A-01-2024 involving Impala Development Inc. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the December 4, 2023, meeting.

• Public meeting notice for Impala Development Inc. (A-01-2024)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Impala Developments Inc. to reduce a watercourse setback from 30 meters to 15 meters for a proposed semi-detached dwelling. The approval is subject to conditions regarding RRCA permits, a topographic survey, and payment of review fees.

• Approved minor variance A-01-24 to reduce watercourse setback to 15 meters (Carried)
• Approved December 4, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several by-laws including interim taxation and temporary borrowing. The meeting also includes presentations on library services and the Cairnview Park concept.

• 2024 Interim Taxation By-law
• 2024 Temporary Borrowing By-law
• Zoning By-law Amendment - Prud’homme
• Veilleux & Lajoie Zoning By-law Amendment
• Cairnview Park Concept Presentation

Council passed by-laws for 2024 interim taxation and temporary borrowing to cover expenditures. Two zoning amendments were approved for industrial and residential developments. Council also acknowledged that certain landfill and benefit costs are excluded from the 2024 budget.

• Approved 2024 Interim Taxation By-law (CARRIED)
• Approved 2024 Temporary Borrowing By-law with limit of $9,310,350 (CARRIED)
• Approved rezoning 6301 Boundary Rd to Light Industrial for a transportation terminal, warehouse, and hotel (CARRIED)
• Approved rezoning 2 Elm St, Lancaster to permit triplex structures on severed lots (CARRIED)
• Confirmed awareness that 2024 budget excludes future post closure landfill, employee benefits, and amortization (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from December 18, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved actions specified in closed session for Staff Reports 2024-06, 2024-07, and 2024-08 (CARRIED)

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss item ZBLW-17-2023 involving 4 Line Holdings Inc. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of the agenda and declarations of pecuniary interest.

• Notice of Public Meeting for 4 Line Holdings Inc. (ZBLW-17-2023 / OPA-22)

The meeting served as a public forum to discuss proposed land use changes for 4 Line Holdings Inc. No votes were taken or decisions made regarding the applications during this session.