Tweed public meetings in 2023

Budget Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is meeting to review the 2024 budget and departmental summaries. The agenda includes examining tax impacts by department and comparing taxes to neighboring municipalities.

• Review of 2024 Budget Summary
• Examination of 2024 Tax Impact by Department
• Discussion of truck purchase leasing and financing options
• Review of capital summary and repayment plans
• Scheduling of a public budget presentation

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting includes discussions on a tiered response agreement with Hastings County Paramedic Services. The agenda also features requests for tax reductions for tornado-impacted properties and updates to municipal job descriptions.

• By-law 2023-95: Tiered Response Agreement with Hastings County Paramedic Services
• By-law 2023-93: Zoning Amendment ZA15-23
• $1,599.86 windshield replacement reimbursement request
• Tax reduction request for tornado-impacted properties
• Draft amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law

Council Meeting

The Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for a property in Hungerford. The agenda also includes reviewing updated job descriptions for municipal staff and discussing the Hunt Rd. Landfill closure extension.

• Zoning Amendment ZA15/23 for 195 Countryman Rd.
• By-law No. 2023-91 establishing municipal wages through 2026
• Updated job descriptions for various municipal positions
• Hunt Rd. Landfill closure extension report
• Delegation regarding water flow at Joe Allore Bridge

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment-Planning is reviewing multiple applications to sever parcels of land for residential and agricultural purposes. Proposals include creating new lots on Bethel Road, Rapid Road, and Old Hungerford Road. The committee will also consider a lot addition on Cottage Lane.

• Severance of two 1-acre parcels at 764 Bethel Rd for single detached dwellings
• Severance of a 31.5-acre parcel at 2241 Rapid Rd for agricultural use
• Creation of a 1.51-acre residential lot at 518 Old Hungerford Rd
• Lot addition of 1.5 acres at 249 Cottage Lane to benefit 220 Cottage Lane
• Review of application B 125 23 near the municipal boundary

Budget Meeting

The Council will review various budget options and financial summaries. Discussions include user fee rates, water and sewer rates, tax impacts, and reserve funds.

• User fee rate review
• Water and sewer rate review
• Budget summary options
• Tax impact reviews
• Projected 2023 reserves and reserve funds

Council Meeting

The council will discuss infrastructure funding needs and review the 2024 Quinte Conservation budget. Agenda items include new policies for water and sewer arrears and charges for vacant units. The meeting also features presentations on economic development and community risk assessments.

• By-law 2023-85: Agreement to purchase the Tweed Oil Kings Hockey Team
• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA14/23
• By-law 2023-86: New policy for water and sewer arrears collection
• By-law 2023-87: Policy for reduced water/sewer charges in vacant multi-unit buildings
• Notice of motion regarding federal and provincial infrastructure funding

Budget Meeting

The municipality is reviewing departmental budgets for the 2024 fiscal year. This includes discussions on protection services, transportation, environmental services, and recreation. The meeting also covers user fee reviews and the projected impact on property taxation.

• Review of 2024 Fire and Protection Services budgets
• Consideration of 2024 budget for Partners for Climate Protection Program
• Review of 2024 Roads and Public Works budget and sidewalk repair requests
• Review of 2024 user fee rates and tax rate comparisons
• Discussion of 2024 taxation impacts and revenue/expense summaries

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The committee will consider a severance application for 990 French Settlement Road to create a new one-hectare parcel. The agenda also includes a minor variance request for an accessory building setback at 10 King St.

• Severance application B109/23: 990 French Settlement Road, Hungerford
• Minor variance A9/23: Accessory building setback at 10 King St.

Council Meeting

The Council will review policies regarding water and sewer arrears collection and reductions for vacant units. Members will also consider a report on short-term accommodations and a notice for the Moneymore Road Energy Storage Project public meeting. Additionally, the agenda includes awarding EA Phase 1 and 2 contracts.

• Review of Water and Sewer Arrears Collection Policy
• Review of Water and Sewer Reduction for Vacant Units Policy
• Consideration of Short Term Accommodations Report
• Notice of public meeting for Moneymore Road Energy Storage Project
• Awarding EA Phase 1 and 2 Contracts

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is held to conduct a closed session under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The purpose of the session is to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.

• Closed meeting regarding litigation or potential litigation

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting includes discussions on several municipal by-laws and departmental updates. Items for consideration include funding requests from local organizations and tile drainage loan applications. The agenda also features a tender opening for the Hunt Rd landfill site closure.

• Tender opening for the Hunt Rd landfill site closure
• Review of the draft Oil Kings purchase agreement
• By-law 2023-79 regarding tile drainage loans
• Request for Spring St closure on December 1, 2023
• Tender for a new fire pumper replacement in 2026

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on multiple zoning by-law amendments and policy reviews for land sales. Council will also consider various community requests regarding park usage, event funding, and support payment equalization.

• Zoning Amendments via By-laws 2023-74, 2023-75, and 2023-76
• Removal of holding provision for 53 Bridgewater Rd via By-law 2023-77
• Request for monetary donation to the Tweed-Hungerford Agricultural Society
• Extension request for Trudeau Park Environmental Compliance Approval
• Proposal to equalize support payments to Central Hastings Support Network

Special Council Meeting

The Tweed Council will hold a closed meeting for an educational or training session. The session with the Integrity Commissioner focuses on the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Council Code of Conduct.

• Closed meeting for Council training regarding the Code of Conduct

Budget Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is reviewing various long-term capital plans during this budget meeting. Discussions include fire services, transportation, environmental services, and recreation. The session also covers capital expense needs and debt service capacity.

• Long Term Capital Plan for Fire services
• Long Term Capital Plan for Transportation
• Long Term Capital Plan for Environmental Services, including Charles Road
• Long Term Capital Plan for Recreation & Community Development, including Kiwanis Ramp and Entrance
• Vehicle Equipment Lifetime Cost Estimates

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council is reviewing several zoning amendment proposals for residential development in Hungerford and portable vendor definitions. The agenda also includes various community delegation requests, departmental updates, and discussions regarding municipal funding and infrastructure.

• Zoning Amendment ZA11/23: Rezoning two 1.37-acre lots in Hungerford to Rural Residential
• Zoning Amendment ZA12/23: Rezoning two 1.0-acre lots in Hungerfold to Rural Residential
• Zoning Amendment ZA13/23: Adding Portable Vendors to various commercial zones
• By-law No. 2023-71: Conveying property for road widening purposes
• Strongco invoice due for payment

The council adopted the meeting agenda and moved the October 24 regular council meeting to October 26. It approved payment of a $28,655.10 STRONGCO invoice and authorized tenders for IT services and a Critical Risk Assessment. The council granted consent for Severance Application B78/23 and passed By-laws 2023-71 and 2023-72.

• Approved September 12 agenda (Carried)
• Changed October 24 council meeting to Oct 26, 2023 (Carried)
• Authorized payment of STRONGCO invoice $28,655.10 (Carried)
• Authorized tender for IT services transition effective 2025 (Carried)
• Authorized tender for Critical Risk Assessment (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Application B78/23 with conditions (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-71 to convey property for road widening (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-72 to enter Development and Responsibility Agreement (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Council will receive a report from the Planning Committee regarding Zoning Amendment ZA9/20. They will also consider passing By-law 2023-70 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for 53 Bridgewater Road.

• Zoning Amendment ZA9/20 (53 Bridgewater Road)
• By-law 2023-70 regarding rezoning of 53 Bridgewater Rd

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee is considering two severance applications to divide properties on Highway 37 and Mothers Road. A public meeting notice was also issued regarding adding portable vendors as a permitted use in certain zones.

• Severance application B77/23 for 5261 Highway 37 to create a new 15-hectare lot
• Severance application B78/23 for 23A/23B Mothers Road to split the property into two 0.6-hectare lots
• Public meeting notice regarding adding portable vendors to certain zones in Zoning By-law 2012-30

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council grant consent for two severance applications. Both approvals are subject to specific conditions, including the payment of parkland fees and tax requirements.

• Recommended approval of Severance Application B77/23 for 5261 Highway 37 (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Severance Application B78/23 for 23A/23B Mothers Road (Carried)
• Approved the August 25, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the June 30, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes a review of a request from the Tweed Lions Club to use the soccer field and waive fees for the first year. Council will also hold a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• Tweed Lions Club request for soccer field use and first-year fee waiver
• Closed meeting regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals

Council approved a request from the Tweed Lions Club to use the soccer field for a Cornhole League. The council also voted to waive the field fees for the league's first year.

• Approved Tweed Lions Club request to use Soccer Field for Cornhole League
• Approved waiver of Soccer Field fees for the first year of the Cornhole League
• Approved staff to follow direction resulting from a closed meeting regarding personal matters

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws including a zoning amendment (By-law 2023-63), a new fire dispatch agreement with St. Catharines (By-law 2023-64), and a capital borrowing by-law (2023-66). Delegations will present on a Kiwanis Pavilion ramp project and a River Street East development. Council will also hold a closed meeting regarding land acquisition, litigation, and solicitor-client advice.

• By-law 2023-63: zoning amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2012-30
• By-law 2023-64: agreement with City of St. Catharines for emergency communications services
• By-law 2023-66: authorizing new capital work and borrowing from OILC
• Kiwanis Club delegation requesting council negotiate with Quinte Conservation for a new entrance ramp at the Tweed Kiwanis Pavilion
• Request for waiver of fire hydrant painting fee for a memorial hydrant at 86 Isaac St.

Council passed five by-laws covering zoning, emergency communications, and capital borrowing. They also expressed support for the Tweed Kiwanis Club ramp project and a development proposal on River St. E.

• Approved By-law No. 2023-63 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30
• Approved By-law No. 2023-64 for emergency communications services with the City of St. Catharines
• Approved By-law No. 2023-65 for land transfer of parts of Hannah St. to the municipal road network
• Approved By-law No. 2023-66 to authorize new capital works and borrowing from OILC
• Approved By-law No. 2023-67 to amend building and other permit fees
• Approved support in principle for Tweed Kiwanis Club ramp project and Jos. Rashotte Co. Ltd. development
• Authorized installation of high intensity reflectors at Jamieson and Colborne St. intersection
• Waived fire hydrant painting fee for memorial hydrant at 86 Isaac St.

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on July 11, 2023, includes routine approvals, departmental updates, and several items for consideration. Council will review zoning by-law amendments (By-laws 2023-60 and 2023-61), severance applications, and draft agreements for the Tweed Heritage Centre and Hannah Street conveyance. The agenda also includes a request to revisit the sign by-law and a motion to urge the province to end the library budget freeze.

• By-law 2023-60: zoning amendment ZA9-23
• By-law 2023-61: remove holding symbol at 165 Pomeroy Ave.
• Severance applications B40, B41, B42 23
• Draft agreement for Tweed Heritage Centre
• Request to revisit Sign By-law No. 2005-41

Council rejected a draft agreement with the Tweed Heritage Centre and directed staff to develop a new version. The board approved two zoning by-laws and granted consent for three severance applications with specific conditions. Additionally, Council approved a $250 sponsorship for Crime Stoppers Quinte.

• Denied draft agreement for Tweed Heritage Centre; staff to draft new agreement
• Approved draft agreement for Hannah Street conveyance
• Approved $250 sponsorship for Crime Stoppers Quinte Mike Letwin Memorial Golf Tournament
• Passed By-law No. 2023-60 and By-law No. 2023-61 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30
• Granted consent for Severance Applications B40/23, B41/23, B42/23 with conditions
• Authorized staff to prepare an amendment for Sign By-law No. 2005-41 regarding abandoned signs
• Authorized staff to prepare a By-law for Zoning Amendment ZA10/23
• Passed resolution urging Province of Ontario to end the 26-year budget freeze for local libraries

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee is reviewing several land-use proposals including residential lot severances, zoning amendments for new dwellings, and a multi-unit apartment development. These items include requests to change property designations and setback requirements.

• Severance at 45 Metcalf St. to separate a residential lot from a commercial property
• Rezoning of Concession 9, Varty Road from Rural Residential to Limited Service Residential
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 53 Bridgewater Road to allow a 24-unit apartment building
• Minor variance at 1168 Upper Flinton Rd to reduce a setback from 300 to 100 meters

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council approve a zoning amendment for a 24-unit low-rise apartment building. They also recommended approval for two other zoning amendments and a severance application, while directly approving one minor variance.

• Recommended Council approve Zoning Amendment ZA9/20 for a 24-unit apartment at 53 Bridgewater Road
• Recommended Council approve Zoning Amendment ZA10/23 to rezone 1.04 acres at Varty Road to Limited Service Residential
• Recommended Council grant consent for Severance Applications B40/23, B41/23, & B42/23 at 45 Metcalf St
• Approved Minor Variance A8/23 to reduce setback from Mineral Extractive Reserve Zone from 300m to 100m at 1168 Upper Flinton Rd

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council is meeting to decide on several operational and administrative matters, including awarding a septic tender for Actinolite, reviewing the audit contract, and considering a new fire dispatching service. Council will also address a deferred zoning amendment (ZA9/23), several by-laws, and various requests from residents and organizations. The meeting includes a closed session for land, labour, and negotiation matters.

• Decision on proposed Zoning Amendment ZA9/23, deferred from June 13 public meeting
• Actinolite Septic Tender Award
• New Fire Dispatching Service with City of Belleville quote
• By-law 2023-57: Development agreement for Severance No. B62/22
• By-law 2023-58: Convey property for road widening on Plan 21R-26432

Council authorized a 51% ownership interest in the Heritage Centre and approved a 15-year fire dispatching contract with the City of St. Catharines. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, including a septic replacement for Actinolite Community Hall. Council also approved various land-use requests and by-laws regarding road widening and development agreements.

• Awarded Actinolite Community Hall septic replacement to Lyman Holmes Excavating for $13,000 plus HST
• Approved 51% municipal ownership interest in Heritage Centre land and buildings
• Approved 15-year fire dispatching service contract with the City of St. Catharines
• Awarded job description update project to SHRP for $6,000 plus HST
• Approved request to extend Lynch Rd. by 150 feet at the owners' expense
• Authorized appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal regarding beach sand at Tweed Memorial Park
• Approved Community Development Assistant position to move to five days per week
• Passed By-law No. 2023-58 for property conveyance for road widening

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning amendment to allow a contractor's yard on a severed lot at 7896 Highway 37. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including a new accessibility policy, water and sewer rules, and a borrowing by-law for capital projects. Council will also consider a community improvement request from Vito's Pizza and a request to use the horse ring at the fairgrounds.

• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA9/23 to rezone 6.4 acres at 7896 Highway 37 from Rural Commercial to Special Rural Industrial Holding (RI-6-h) for a contractor's yard
• By-law 2023-53 authorizing borrowing from OILC for new capital works
• By-law 2023-50 adopting a new Accessibility Policy and Plan, repealing previous by-laws
• By-law 2023-51 enacting new rules for waterworks and sewageworks systems
• Community Improvement Plan request from Vito's Pizza

Council approved several capital projects, including fire hall safety upgrades and community centre paving. They passed by-laws regarding accessibility, water/sewage systems, and zoning, while deferring a decision on a contractor's yard rezoning request.

• Approved $40,681.00 plus HST for Queensborough Community Centre drainage and paving (Jeffrey G. Wallans Construction Limited)
• Approved $12,990.00 plus HST for CO detection system at Tweed Fire Station (Hamilton Smith Limited)
• Approved purchase of winter sand from Byers Enterprises Ltd. at $5.25 per tonne plus HST
• Authorized a by-law to establish a 10-year moratorium on road cuts after asphalt resurfacing
• Deferred decision on Zoning Amendment ZA9/23 for a contractor's yard at 7896 Highway 37
• Passed By-law No. 2023-50 adopting an Accessibility Policy and Plan
• Passed By-law No. 2023-51 regarding Waterworks and Sewageworks Systems
• Approved community improvement request from Vito’s Pizza

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting has two purposes: to award the tender for the Pomeroy Ave. and McClellan St. Reconstruction Project, and to pass a by-law authorizing an agreement with Tweed & Company Theatre for the transfer of ownership of the Outdoor Stage in Tweed Memorial Park.

• Award tender for Pomeroy Ave. and McClellan St. Reconstruction Project
• By-law No. 2023-48 to authorize agreement with Tweed & Company Theatre for transfer of Outdoor Stage ownership in Tweed Memorial Park

Council approved the lowest tender bid for the Pomeroy Ave. and McClellan St. Reconstruction Project. Council also passed a by-law to transfer ownership of the Outdoor Stage in Tweed Memorial Park to Tweed & Company Theatre.

• Approved $3,398,797.00 plus HST tender bid from Cobourg Development Services for Pomeroy Ave. & McClellan St. Reconstruction
• Passed By-law No. 2023-48 to transfer ownership of the Outdoor Stage in Tweed Memorial Park to Tweed & Company Theatre

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning will hold a public hearing for a minor variance application to reduce the minimum setback from an Environmentally Significant-Evaluated Wetland from 120 metres to 30 metres to allow construction of a residential dwelling at 1709 Marlbank Rd. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from the previous meeting and receive a staff update on proposed provincial planning changes.

• Public hearing for Minor Variance A7/23: reduce ES-EW wetland setback from 120m to 30m for a dwelling at 1709 Marlbank Rd., Hungerford
• Adoption of minutes from April 28, 2023 Committee of Adjustment/Planning meeting
• Staff update on County of Hastings report re: Proposed New Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance to reduce the minimum setback from an Environmentally Significant-Evaluated Wetland zone. This allows for the construction of a residential dwelling at 1709 Marlbank Rd.

• Approved Minor Variance Application A7/23 to reduce setback from Environmentally Significant-Evaluated Wetland zone from 120 metres to 30 metres (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning amendment to rezone a severed lot on Vanderwater Rd. from Rural to Rural Residential. They will also review a list of potential surplus lands for sale, consider a loan application for capital projects, and vote on several by-laws including a new fence regulation and a wage scale amendment.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment ZA8/23 to rezone a 0.998-acre lot on Vanderwater Rd. to Rural Residential for a single dwelling.
• Review of 10 potential surplus land parcels for sale, with appraisals and maps for locations including James St., Luffman Rd., Peter St., Trillium Lane, Skootamatta Lane, Store Street, and Farrell Road.
• Consideration of a loan application for capital projects.
• Vote on By-law 2023-45 to regulate fences on private property.
• Vote on By-law 2023-46 to amend the municipal wage scale for 2023-2026.

Council declared 10 specific roll numbers as surplus to municipal needs and authorized their sale via public tender. The meeting also included the passage of four by-laws regarding zoning, road allowances, private fences, and staff wage scales.

• Declared 10 properties as surplus and authorized public tendering for sale
• Approved loan application with Infrastructure Ontario for capital projects
• Approved under $12,000 for sidewalk repair at Kiwanis Accessible Playground
• Authorized rotating recognition flags at the Jailhouse for specific monthly themes
• Authorized staff to bring forward a by-law for Zoning Amendment ZA8/23
• Passed By-law No. 2023-45 to regulate fences on private property
• Passed By-law No. 2023-46 to establish municipal staff and council wage scales
• Denied membership in the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Program

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on May 9, 2023, includes a public hearing for a zoning amendment, several by-laws (including budget and tax rate adoption), and multiple requests for support of resolutions, notably Bill 5. Council will also receive updates from departments and consider policy reviews, including a draft fence by-law and road allowance closing policy.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment ZA7/23 at 2449 Crookston Rd., Hungerford, to rezone two 1.0-acre lots from Rural to Rural Residential
• By-law 2023-39 to adopt 2023 estimates and strike tax rates
• By-law 2023-38 to amend 2023 budget
• By-law 2023-40 to repeal COVID-19 vaccination and pandemic payroll policies
• Request to negotiate snow plowing and removal contracts

Council approved two change orders for the Queensborough Community Centre Renovations with specific cost-sharing and reimbursement conditions. The board also advanced a zoning amendment for residential development on Crookston Rd and approved several infrastructure and road maintenance items.

• Approved Change Orders 6 and 7 for Queensborough Community Centre Renovations (Carried)
• Authorized staff to bring forward By-law for Zoning Amendment ZA7/23 at 2449 Crookston Rd (Carried)
• Approved trial use of Lawli reflective devices and flashing lights on stop signs (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Application B23/23 with six conditions (Carried)
• Approved increased rates and a two-year extension for snow removal contracts (Carried)
• Approved Option #2 for the replacement of the North Tweed Entrance Structure in 2024 (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-36 to permit a Farm to Table Event on a certain street (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-37 to close and convey a portion of unopened road allowance (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning will consider one severance application and four minor variance applications. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Severance B23/23: Grant & Cecilia Maines propose creating a 1-acre residential lot at 121 Carrs Road, Hungerford.
• Minor Variance A3/23: Richard Garrah seeks relief to build a storage shed in a front yard on North Reavie Lane, Elzevir.
• Minor Variance A4/23: 12749386 Canada Inc. requests reduced parking requirements at 337 Victoria St. N., Tweed.
• Minor Variance A5/23: Susan McDade seeks relief to build a garage in a front yard at 2067 Crookston Rd, Hungerford.
• Minor Variance A6/23: Heidi Stegmayer requests reduced frontage requirement from 45.7 m to 21.34 m at 145 Charles Rd, Hungerford.

The Committee recommended that Council grant a residential lot severance at 121 Carrs Road. Additionally, the Committee approved four minor variance applications regarding building setbacks, parking requirements, and lot frontage.

• Recommended Council grant consent for Severance Application B23/23 at 121 Carrs Road (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A3/23 for a front yard storage shed at North Reavie Lane/Vance Lane (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A4/23 to reduce parking requirements at 337 Victoria St. N. (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A5/23 for a front yard garage at 2067 Crookston Rd (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A6/23 to reduce frontage requirement from 22.85 M to 21.34 M at 145 Charles Rd (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on April 25, 2023, includes several decisions and discussions. Council will consider adopting multiple by-laws, including a new wage scale for staff and council, zoning amendments, an investment policy, a subdivision agreement, and a portable vendor policy. Delegations will discuss the future of the Tweed Heritage Centre, a request to rescind the COVID vaccination policy for volunteers, and an update from Tweed and Company Theatre. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations.

• By-law 2023-25: Establish wage scale for municipal staff and council for 2023-2026
• By-laws 2023-29, 2023-30, 2023-31: Zoning amendments ZA4-23, ZA5-23, ZA6-23
• By-law 2023-33: Subdivision agreement with 2530397 Ontario Inc.
• By-law 2023-34: Portable vendor policy to license and regulate portable vendors
• Delegation: Request to rescind COVID vaccination policy for volunteers

Council passed several by-laws including a new municipal staff wage scale and a portable vendor policy. The board awarded a $50,000 contract for asset management work and authorized the repeal of the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy for volunteers.

• Awarded asset management plan work to Greenview Environmental Management for $50,000 plus HST
• Approved By-law No. 2023-25 establishing staff and council wage scales (2023-2026)
• Authorized staff to bring forward a by-law to repeal the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy for volunteers
• Approved By-law No. 2023-34 to license and regulate portable vendors
• Approved liquor licence for Tweed and Company Theatre in Tweed Memorial Park
• Denied Tweed Chamber of Commerce request to relocate metal 'Tweed' signs
• Authorized Temporary Trailer Agreement for Sylvain and Josee Blais on Moores Rd.
• Passed resolution calling on Provincial Government to address the homelessness crisis

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on April 11, 2023, includes several decisions and discussions. Council will consider by-laws on wages, salt management, electronic monitoring, and waste services, as well as zoning amendments and a proposed affordable housing project. The agenda also includes notices of motion, delegations, and a closed meeting for land and labour matters.

• By-law 2023-25: Establish wage scale for municipal staff and council for 2023-2026
• Public meeting for zoning amendment ZA6/23 to change Urban Commercial zone regulations
• Delegation to discuss proposed affordable apartments at 53 Bridgewater Rd.
• By-law 2023-27: Agreement with Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board
• Request for delegated authority to sign funding agreements

Council authorized the preparation of three zoning amendments and passed by-laws regarding salt management, electronic monitoring, and waste services. The board also approved a pedestrian access request for the Tweed Lagoons and denied a request for a driveway on an unopened road allowance.

• Approved Zoning Amendment ZA6/23 for Urban Commercial zone (Carried)
• Authorized by-laws for Zoning Amendments ZA4/23 and ZA5/23 (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-23 (Salt Management Plan) (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-24 (Electronic Monitoring Policy) (Carried)
• Defeated By-law No. 2023-25 (Staff and Council Wage Scale) (Defeated)
• Approved pedestrian access to Tweed Lagoons for Quinte Field Naturalists (Carried)
• Denied driveway construction request for property south of 84 Barry Rd. (Defeated by a Tie)
• Approved Bell Canada infrastructure burial on Old Hungerford Rd. and Moneymore Rd. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council approve zoning changes for propane sales at 20 River St. W. and mixed-use development at 330 Victoria St. N. Additionally, the Committee approved two minor variance applications regarding setbacks and parking requirements.

• Recommended Council approve Zoning Amendment ZA4/23 to permit propane sales at 20 River St. W. (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve Zoning Amendment ZA5/23 for mixed-use zoning at 330 Victoria St. N. (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A1/23 for 282 G Cottage Lane to reduce rear yard setback and water frontage requirements (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A2/23 for 250 Victoria St. N. to reduce commercial and residential parking requirements (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the 2022 audited financial statements and established municipal wage increases for 2023 through 2026. Several zoning and policy by-laws were passed, and the council concurred with a proposal for a Rogers communications tower on Elzevir Rd.

• Approved 2022 audited financial statements
• Approved wage scale increases of 4%, 3%, 2%, and 2% for 2023-2026
• Passed Zoning By-laws No. 2023-19 and No. 2023-20
• Passed By-law No. 2023-21 adopting a Disconnecting From Work Policy
• Concurred with Rogers Communications Inc. proposal for tower at 974 Elzevir Rd
• Approved draft Electronic Monitoring policy
• Denied motion to prohibit fences past the rear of buildings in connecting link zone
• Deferred decision on door change order for Queensborough Community Centre

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

This is a procedural meeting focused on orientation for the Committee of Adjustment/Planning. Members will elect a chair, receive a planning orientation presentation, and hear a presentation from the County of Hastings Director of Planning. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of a chair for the committee
• Committee of Adjustment/Planning Orientation Presentation
• Presentation by Justin Harrow, Director of Planning & Development, County of Hastings

The committee appointed a Chair and received an orientation presentation. Staff provided updates on planning files currently under review. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Appointed Phyllis Savoie as Chair of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2023 budget, fees and charges, and water/sewer billing amendments. They will also hold public meetings for two zoning amendments, review tender openings for infrastructure projects, and discuss various reports and correspondence.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment ZA2/23 at 125 Declair Rd., Elzevir (RU to RU-18), with deferral requested by Quinte Conservation
• Public meeting for zoning amendment ZA3/23 at 477 Allore Rd., Hungerford (RU to RR), with no objection from Quinte Conservation
• By-law 2023-10 to adopt the 2023 municipal budget
• By-law 2023-11 to impose fees and charges, repealing By-laws 2020-31, 2022-07, and 2022-31
• Tender openings for Louisa St. watermain crossing, Joe Allore Bridge replacement, and well drilling at River St. pumping station

Council approved several significant public works contracts, including the Joe Allore Bridge replacement and a watermain crossing. They also passed the 2023 budget and various bylaws regarding municipal fees, water billing, and board appointments.

• Approved $1,652,525.12 contract for Joe Allore Bridge Replacement (Carried)
• Approved $681,625.44 contract for Louisa St. Watermain Crossing (Carried)
• Approved $103,367.00 for well drilling at River St. Pumping Station (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Budget via By-law No. 2023-10 (Carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare bylaws for Zoning Amendments ZA2/23 and ZA3/23 (Carried)
• Approved $103,295.55 for truck/dump box and $25,478.66 for plow/sander (Carried)
• Appointed John Marini to Library Board; Jim Pedersen and Roxanne Bailey to Committee of Adjustment/Planning (Carried)
• Approved $48,239.17 for a Parks & Recreation Kubota Station Tractor (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting whose sole purpose is to go into a closed session to receive solicitor advice about litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda; the meeting is expected to run from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 255 Metcalf St, Tweed, ON.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(e) for litigation or potential litigation
• Closed meeting under s. 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privileged advice
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Huron-Wendat, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee territories

Council Meeting

Council enacted an immediate moratorium on converting retail or commercial spaces to residential use in commercial or mixed-use zones. Other key actions included approving the 2023 Tweed Powerboat Races and purchasing new municipal equipment.

• Imposed immediate moratorium on retail/commercial to residential conversions in commercial or mixed-use zones
• Approved Tweed Powerboat Races at Tweed Memorial Park (June 9-11, 2023) with specific time and camping limits
• Approved $108,413.94 for a new Zamboni
• Approved $61,470.47 for a roadside flail mower from Colvoy Equipment
• Approved immediate purchase of a new forestry pump for the Fire Department
• Approved $1,500 budget request for the Tweed Chamber of Commerce
• Approved a letter of support for a proposed Water Bird Sanctuary in Queensborough
• Passed By-law No. 2023-05 (Zoning) and By-law No. 2023-06 (Municipal Road Entrances)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for a property in Hungerford. The body will also review quarterly financial reports, road entrance policies, and various community requests.

• Public Meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA1/23 to rezone 2.25 acres at 931 Napanee Rd. from Rural to Special Rural Residential
• Review of Q4 2022 Quarterly Reports for Reserves, Investments, and Capital
• Policy review of Entrances Onto Roads and draft updates to By-law 1998-14
• Notice of 2023 price increases for trucking and garbage tipping fees from Raymond R. Reid Transportation Limited
• Request for remedial road work on Queensborough Rd., Bosley Rd., and King St. due to drainage issues

Council authorized a zoning amendment for a 2.25-acre lot to allow a single-family dwelling. They also directed staff to prepare a new Water and Sewer By-law and approved updated trucking and tipping fees. Several community requests regarding local signage and facility operations were granted.

• Authorized staff to prepare Zoning Amendment ZA1/23 for 931 Napanee Rd. (Carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare a new Water and Sewer By-law to replace By-law No. 2005-53 and 2005-61 (Carried)
• Approved 2023 trucking fees of $235.75 per 40-yard bin and $120.75 tipping fees effective March 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Terminated Half Load Agreement with 2607325 Ontario Limited and authorized new signage on Countryman Rd. (Carried)
• Approved $319.00 advertisement for National Wall of Remembrance Project (Carried)
• Approved Tweed Lions Club request to operate fairgrounds canteen for 2023 and 2024 seasons (Carried)
• Approved removal of advertisement sign at Highway 37 and Johnston Rd. in Thomasburg (Carried)
• Authorized Public Works Manager to obtain engineering report for drainage issues on Queensborough Rd., Bosley Rd., and King St. (Carried)

Budget Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is holding a budget meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2023 operating and capital budgets. Council will consider draft budgets from all departments, including the library, fire, roads, sewer, water, parks, and planning. The meeting will also cover user fee rates, reserve funds, and the projected tax implications for residents.

• Review of the 2023 Tweed Public Library Board draft budget
• Consideration of amended 2023 budgets for Fire, Roads, Sewer, Water, and other services
• Review of 2023 budget requests from local groups: Comfort Country, Tweed and Area Arts Council, Tweed and Company Theatre, Tweed Winter Carnival, and Tweed Stampede
• Review of 2023 User Fees Rate Review and existing Water/Sewer rate by-laws
• Presentation of the 2023 Budget Summary Highlights and tax implications

Council Meeting

Council will discuss financial matters including an interim tax levy and corporate borrowing. The meeting also includes delegations regarding road agreements and powerboat races on Stoco Lake.

• By-law No. 2023-01: Borrowing of money by the Corporation of the Municipality of Tweed
• By-law No. 2023-02: Authorization of an interim tax levy for 2023
• Request to revisit agreement regarding a portion of Countryman Rd during half load restrictions
• Severance Applications B 168.22, B170.22, B 182.22, and B183.22
• Request for permission to place snow across Stoco Road for a sled dog event on January 28 & 29, 2023

Council passed by-laws for corporate borrowing and an interim tax levy for 2023. The board also granted consent for four severance applications and rescinded a previous approval for powerboat races at Tweed Memorial Park pending new negotiations.

• Passed By-law No. 2023-01 regarding borrowing of money (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-02 for an interim tax levy and unpaid tax penalties (Carried)
• Approved roll over of 2022 Fire Operational Budget funds to 2023 (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Application B168/22 (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Application B170/22 (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Applications B182/22 & B183/22 (Carried)
• Rescinded Resolution #732 approving Toronto Outboard Racing Club races (Carried)
• Approved request for Sleddog Sport Association of Southern Ontario to place snow across Stoco Road (Carried)