Algonquin Highlands, ON

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on four separate minor variance applications. The meeting includes the approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 25, 2026, meeting.

• Minor Variance Application AH-MV-012/26 - 1355 Fletcher Drive
• Minor Variance Application AH-MV-016/26 - 2396 Bear Lake Rd
• Minor Variance Application AH-MV-023/26 - 1024 Albert Lane
• Minor Variance Application AH-MV-025/26 - CON 10 PT LOT 13

Inaugural Council Meeting

Regular Council

Regular Council

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The committee is meeting to review financial reports, marketing, and museum exhibits. Discussions will include building repairs, collections updates, and community outreach.

• Financial report and Special Projects Account follow-up
• Museum building repairs and maintenance
• 2026 museum exhibits and closure update
• Heritage Gardens citrons
• Review of committee Terms of Reference

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee will meet to discuss the current budget and schedule a planning meeting for 2027. The agenda includes updates on committee membership, exhibits, and signage.

• Budget review and 2027 budget planning meeting scheduling
• Friends of the DH Museum Project update
• Review of inside and outside exhibits
• Advertising and signage discussion
• Google issue update

Airport Committee

The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meets Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the Stanhope Airport, 1168 Stanhope Airport Rd. The committee will review the Fall 2026 Fly-In's financial statement and event feedback, discuss dates, volunteer recruitment and ideas for the 2027 Fly-In, and begin work on its 2027 budget, including a privy purchase. It will also discuss the Tutor Jet donation, restoration and pricing, and receive a general airport update.

• Fall 2026 Fly-In financial statement review and event feedback
• 2027 Fly-In planning: dates, volunteer recruitment, other ideas
• Airport Committee 2027 budget discussion, including a privy purchase
• Tutor Jet donation, restoration and pricing
• Adoption of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting

Regular Council

The Algonquin Highlands Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for Melissa Anne Ltd. The body is also deciding on several shore road allowance closings and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application AH-ZBA-003/26 for Melissa Anne Ltd (Concession 5, Stanhope)
• Seven proposed shore road allowance closings across Raven Lake, Big Brother Lake, Kawagama Lake, Oxtongue Lake, and Kushog Lake
• Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and authorization for the Clerk to sign the agreement
• Winter Road Maintenance Agreement with the County of Haliburton
• Site plan control agreement for property at Part of Lot 15 Concession 8 (Stanhope)

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including budget, committee membership, exhibits, advertising, and upcoming events like Heritage Day and the Heritage Passport. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget discussion including $50,000 Council deposit for 'Bug House' repair project
• Committee membership review
• Friends of the DH Museum project update
• Exhibits inside and outside
• Advertising and signage

Committee of Adjustment

The Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four minor variance applications, which seek relief from zoning by-law requirements for properties in Sherborne, McClintock, and Stanhope townships. The committee will also appoint a secretary-treasurer, approve previous meeting minutes, and schedule an end-of-term review. Public attendance is available in person or via live webcast.

• Minor Variance AH-MV-022/26 - CON 11 PT LOT 9 PLAN 385, Township of Sherborne
• Minor Variance AH-MV-019/26 - CON 9 & 10 PT LOT 12, Geographic Township of McClintock
• Minor Variance AH-MV-021/26 - CON 10 LOT 6, Geographic Township of Stanhope
• Minor Variance AH-MV-024/26 - PLAN 372 LOT 34, Geographic Township of Stanhope
• Motion to appoint Aaron Bell as Secretary-Treasurer

Airport Committee

The committee is reviewing final details for the Fall 2026 Fly-In, including food vendors and sponsorships. The agenda also includes discussions on the 2027 budget and the Tutor Jet donation.

• Fall 2026 Fly-In logistics
• 2027 Airport Committee Budget
• Tutor Jet Donation, Restoration and Pricing

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports, marketing, exhibits, community outreach, and building repairs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial report review
• Marketing and promotion, including Paranormal Seekers follow-up
• 2026 museum exhibits season overview and closure process
• Museum building repairs and maintenance
• Recent donation and collections update

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council is holding a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including five proposed shore road allowance closings, and to receive various departmental reports. The agenda includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice and personal matters, and a report on proposed federal amendments to antenna tower siting. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public meetings, delegations, or presentations scheduled.

• Proposed shore road allowance closings at Maple Lake (Forsey), Kushog Lake (Jamieson, Bernardi), Little Hawk Lake (Milogol LLC), and Big Hawk Lake (Timmins & Clark)
• By-law to stop-up, close and convey part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 27, Concession 6, Stanhope (Forsey)
• Parking Philosophy Statement Draft #2
• Hawk Lake Log Chute Rehabilitation Tender Results
• Crown Land Acquisition for Parking Areas at Big Hawk Lake and Lower Fletcher Lake

Airport Committee

The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and finalize logistics for the Fall 2026 Fly-In, including sponsorships, food vendors, promotion, and volunteers. They will also begin discussing the 2027 Airport Committee budget, including a possible privy purchase, and review the Tutor Jet donation, restoration, and pricing. The meeting will also cover a general airport update.

• Fall 2026 Fly-In logistics: sponsorships, food vendors, promotion, volunteers, event layout
• 2027 Airport Committee budget discussion, including privy purchase
• Tutor Jet donation, restoration, and pricing update
• General airport update

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee meets to finalize Fall Fly-In 2026 plans, including sponsorships, food vendors, and promotions, and begins budget discussions for 2027 items like privy purchases. The Tutor Jet donation and potential 2027 pilot safety seminar are also discussed.

• Fall Fly-In 2026 sponsorships and food vendor confirmations
• Privy purchase proposed for 2027 budget ($500 upset limit)
• Tutor Jet donation discussed with restoration and pricing updates
• Potential 2027 pilot safety seminar with $500 upset limit
• Airport lot severance approved at Green Lake Road and Stanhope Airport Road

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will review the status of 19 logistics items for the Fall 2026 Fly-In, including sponsorships, food vendors, and volunteer coordination. The meeting also covers the Tutor Jet donation project, where Council has approved the committee to determine the costs for relocating the aircraft to Stanhope Municipal Airport. Additionally, the committee will provide a general update on the airport, noting that repair options for Hangar D have been presented to Council.

• Review of 19 Fall 2026 Fly-In logistics items, including food vendors, volunteers, and event layout
• Discussion of Tutor Jet donation project leadership and relocation cost estimates
• General airport update regarding Hangar D repair options presented to Council
• Confirmation of three privies and two handwashing stations ordered for the Fall Fly-In
• Confirmation of shuttle vehicle arrangement with Curry Motors

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider seven minor variance applications. The applications seek relief from zoning by-laws for properties on Oxtongue, Kawagama, and other lakes, involving requests such as increasing permitted gross floor area for a new dwelling, and other property-specific variances. The meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers and streamed online.

• Application AH-MV-013/26 (Leask): Request to increase maximum gross floor area from 60% to 143% to build a new two-storey dwelling at 1656 Harris Road, Oxtongue Lake.
• Application AH-MV-014/26 (Sherborne, Kawagama Lake): Minor variance for parts of Lots 16 & 17, Concession 12.
• Application AH-MV-015/26 (Dorset): Minor variance for Part of Lot 29, Concession A.
• Application AH-MV-011/26 (Watson and English): Minor variance for a property on Beech River, Stanhope.
• The Committee will also appoint a Secretary-Treasurer and approve the agenda.

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee is meeting to review food and merchandise sales and aircraft rides from the June 27th Summer Fly-In. The body will also discuss logistics and planning for a Fall 2026 Fly-In.

• Review of Summer Fly-In food and merchandise sales
• Review of Summer Fly-In aircraft rides
• Planning for Fall 2026 Fly-In logistics
• Discussion of sponsorships and food vendors for Fall event
• Coordination of volunteers, photographers, and artists for Fall event

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on August 13, 2026, will receive presentations on the 2025 audit, U-Links Centre activities and water quality testing, proposed changes to the consent application process, and a council compensation and pay equity review. The agenda also includes a closed session for employee pay equity and CAO retirement/recruitment matters, plus numerous proposed shore road allowance closings and a fire department response agreement with Lake of Bays.

• 2025 Audit presentation by Pahapill and Associates
• U-Links Centre update on activities and water quality testing
• Proposed changes to consent application process by County of Haliburton
• Council compensation and pay equity review by Gallagher Benefit Services
• Two Fire Department Response Agreement with Township of Lake of Bays

Special Meeting

The Algonquin Highlands Council will meet in a special session to approve its agenda, hear the mayor's remarks, and address any pecuniary interests. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters related to the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. The council will also adopt a confirmatory by‑law (No. 2026‑74) that ratifies all actions taken at this special meeting. The meeting will adjourn after these items are completed.

• Closed session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• By‑law No. 2026‑74 to confirm and ratify all actions of the special meeting
• Approval of the special meeting agenda
• Mayor's remarks
• Declaration of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof

CANCELLED - Airport Committee

Le comité de l'aéroport examinera le récent Fly-In de l'été qui s'est tenu le 27 juin, couvrant les ventes de nourriture et de marchandises, les tours en avion et d'autres commentaires. Il discutera également de la logistique pour le prochain Fly-In de l'automne 2026. Les éléments en cours, tels que les commandites, les bénévoles et les fournitures alimentaires, feront l'objet d'une mise à jour.

• Examen de l'événement du Fly-In de l'été (27 juin) – nourriture, marchandises, tours en avion
• Détails et logistique du Fly-In de l'automne 2026
• Commandites – Wilbee's Construction a fait un don de 400 $
• Bénévoles – seize personnes confirmées pour le Fly-In de l'été
• Fournitures alimentaires – documentation soumise à l'unité de santé HKPR

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will discuss airport development proposals and hangar options. The body is also deciding on several administrative appointments and amendments to the Clean and Clear By-law.

• Staff Airport Development Proposal 26-1 and Hangar D property development options
• Proposed amendments to Clean and Clear By-Law 2023-11
• Appointment of C. Sarah Brislin as Deputy Clerk
• Appointment of a Treasurer and repeal of By-law 2026-43
• Fletcher Lake Landing design options costing

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

Le comité du Stanhope Heritage Museum se réunira pour discuter de la démission de l'actuel président, pour choisir un nouveau président et pour réviser les modalités d'application du comité. La réunion portera également sur le recrutement de bénévoles et comprendra une séance à huis clos concernant la nomination d'un employé municipal.

• Démission de la présidence du comité
• Sélection d'un nouveau président du comité
• Discussion concernant les modalités d'application du comité
• Recrutement de bénévoles
• Séance à huis clos : Nomination au comité

CANCELLED - Airport Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee on June 26, 2026, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business were presented for this date.

Airport Committee

Le Comité de l'aéroport discute des préparatifs finaux pour le prochain Summer Fly-In prévu le 27 juin 2026. Les points abordés incluent la publicité, la coordination des bénévoles, les fournitures alimentaires et les exigences de l'unité de santé, ainsi que les arrangements avec les fournisseurs tels que les tours en avion et les artisans locaux. Le comité procédera également à l'adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion précédente.

• Summer Fly-In (27 juin) – publicité et promotion via les réseaux sociaux et la radio
• Confirmation des bénévoles – 10 bénévoles assurés, d'autres recherchés
• Fournitures alimentaires et documentation de l'unité de santé du district HKPR soumise
• Fournisseurs – tours en avion confirmés ; le maquillage de visage et Kawartha Dairy ne sont pas disponibles
• Coordination de la logistique incluant les fonds de caisse, les systèmes de paiement et la location de tables

Regular Council

Le Conseil tiendra une réunion publique et procédera ultérieurement à un vote concernant une modification du règlement de zonage (Falkenberg) pour des terrains situés sur le lac Kawagama. Une séance de deux heures animée par l'EORN recueillera des avis sur l'abordabilité et la gouvernance à l'échelle de la communauté. Un règlement autorisant un accord de réponse de deux services d'incendie avec les municipalités voisines est soumis à approbation, ainsi qu'une nouvelle politique d'achat et la fermeture de plusieurs de concessions de rivage. Le Conseil entrera également en séance fermée pour des questions de litige, de personnel et de conseils de l'avocat-client.

• Réunion publique : Modification du règlement de zonage AH-ZBA-002/26 – Falkenberg, lac Kawagama
• Séance animée avec l'Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) sur l'abordabilité et la gouvernance
• Règlement pour autoriser l'accord de réponse de deux services d'incendie avec Dysart, Highlands East et Minden Hills
• Modifications à la politique d'achat et examen de l'état d'avancement du plan annuel de gestion des actifs 2026
• L'ordre du jour de consentement comprend neuf propositions de fermeture de concessions de rivage sur les lacs Maple, McFadden, Tock, Kawagama, Kushog et Beech

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

Le comité examine les opérations du musée, y compris les expositions à venir, les événements de sensibilisation communautaire et l'entretien du jardin patrimonial. Les discussions ont également porté sur le recrutement de bénévoles et la planification de contingence potentielle concernant la révision de la gouvernance du comté.

• Événement Paranormal Seekers prévu pour le 27 juin 2026
• Culture Days de l'Arts Council ayant lieu du 18 septembre au 4 octobre
• Contrat du jardinier du jardin patrimonial en attente de signature
• Travaux de catalogage PastPerfect par des bénévoles formés

Airport Committee

Le comité de l'aéroport discutera des préparatifs finaux pour le Fly-In de l'été le 27 juin 2026, incluant la révision des affiches, les affectations des bénévoles, les fournitures alimentaires et la coordination avec les fournisseurs. Ils commenceront également la planification détaillée du Fly-In de l'automne 2026, couvrant les commandites, les fournisseurs, le divertissement et la logistique du site.

• Révision de l'affiche du Fly-In de l'été et du plan de publicité/promotion
• Recrutement de bénévoles pour le Fly-In de l'été (Gene)
• Fournitures alimentaires et liaison avec l'unité de santé HKPR (Glenn et Kaylee)
• Autres fournisseurs du Fly-In de l'été : tours en avion, maquillage de visage, Kawartha Dairy
• Éléments de planification du Fly-In de l'automne 2026 : commandites, fournisseurs de nourriture, tours en hélicoptère/avion, voitures classiques, camping, véhicule de navette, aménagement de l'événement

CANCELLED - Special Meeting

Cette réunion extraordinaire du conseil d'Algonquin Highlands a été annulée. Aucune décision ni discussion n'a eu lieu.

• Réunion annulée ; aucun point de l'ordre du jour n'a été examiné.

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee is discussing logistics for a Fall 2026 Fly-In and a proposed summer pop-up event scheduled for June 27th. The meeting also includes a follow-up regarding the cancellation of the Spring 2026 Fly-In due to weather.

• Proposed Summer Pop-Up Event on June 27th
• Fall 2026 Fly-In logistics including sponsorships and vendors
• Follow-up on Spring 2026 Fly-In cancellation
• Discussion of Fall Fly-In items: aircraft rides, camping, and local bands

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité de dérogation entendra et statuera sur quatre demandes de dérogations mineures visant à obtenir un allègement des exigences du règlement de zonage pour des propriétés situées sur Bear Lake, Kushog Lake, Kawagama Lake, et dans le canton de Stanhope. L'ordre du jour comprend également l'approbation des procès-verbaux de la réunion précédente et une reconnaissance de territoire.

• Dérogation mineure AH-MV-003/25 (Weber) pour une propriété sur Bear Lake, canton géographique de Livingstone
• Dérogation mineure AH-MV-010/26 (Enright) pour une propriété sur Kushog Lake, canton géographique de Stanhope
• Dérogation mineure AH-MV-024/26 (Jones) pour une propriété sur Kawagama Lake, canton géographique de Sherborne
• Dérogation mineure AH-MV-031/25 (Burgos) pour une propriété dans le canton géographique de Stanhope
• Réunion diffusée en direct et ouverte au public au 1123 North Shore Road

Dorset Heritage Museum

Le Dorset Heritage Museum Committee examinera le budget, incluant un déficit de 35 000 $ pour le Friends of the DH Museum Gazebo Project, et discutera d'un engagement de don de 30 000 $. Ils planifieront également la Heritage Day du 27 juin 2026, et considéreront l'adhésion au comité, les expositions, la publicité et les changements de calendrier des bénévoles.

• Motion pour soutenir les Friends of DHM avec 35 000 $ provenant des Special Projects pour le déficit du Gazebo Project
• Engagement de don de 30 000 $ de la part des Friends of DHM
• Budget de conseil de 25 000 $ pour la réparation du bâtiment Bug House en 2025 et 2026
• Heritage Day le 27 juin 2026, avec exposants, BBQ et véhicules antiques
• Demande de création d'un site web indépendant séparé du site du township

Environment and Stewardship Committee

Le Comité de l'environnement et de la gérance discutera de nouveaux points de l'ordre du jour, notamment un plan de sensibilisation estival pour le détournement des déchets organiques, la promotion d'un engagement sans pesticides et les résultats de recherches sur les espèces envahissantes. L'étude sur l'abordabilité du comté figure également à l'ordre du jour. Aucune décision n'est indiquée ; les points sont inscrits pour discussion.

• Détournement des déchets organiques – Plan de sensibilisation estival et sites de démonstration
• Encourager l'adoption de politiques environnementales – discussion sur l'engagement sans pesticides et la promotion
• Éducation publique – résultats de la recherche U-link sur les espèces envahissantes
• Étude sur l'abordabilité du comté

CANCELLED Airport Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee on May 22, 2026, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions regarding logistics and volunteer coordination for the Spring 2026 Fly-In.

• Spring 2026 Fly-In logistics and details
• Volunteer coordination and role assignments
• Event setup including tents, tables, and signage