Addington Highlands public meetings in 2021

Regular Meeting

Council will consider a proposed lease agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. for a communication tower site at 63A Lane Street, Denbigh, and vote on a by-law to authorize its execution. The agenda also includes receiving a transition plan from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, endorsing resolutions from other municipalities on Truth and Reconciliation and emergency exercise exemptions, and approving several by-laws including the 2022 salary grid and alternative voting method for the 2022 election.

• Lease agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. for tower site at 63A Lane St., Denbigh, with annual rent of $10,000 plus HST, 5-year term with three 5-year extensions
• By-law #0769/2021 to authorize execution of the Rogers lease
• By-law #0770/2021 to adopt 2022 salary grid for non-unionized staff
• By-law #0771/2021 to authorize telephone and internet voting for 2022 municipal election
• By-law #0772/2021 to adopt a multi-year accessibility plan for 2021-2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will decide on a minor variance application (MV 2021/08) for a property at 52 North Shore Road. The applicant seeks permission to build a garage taller than allowed and closer to a watercourse than the zoning by-law permits. The meeting is being held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public participation via live stream and advance registration for comments.

• Variance to increase accessory building height from 4.5m to 5.8m
• Variance to reduce watercourse setback from 30m to 23m
• Property located at 52 North Shore Road, Skootamatta Lake
• Quinte Conservation initially recommended deferral but later had no objection after watercourse relocation was approved
• County of Lennox & Addington had no comments on the application

Regular Meeting

Council will decide whether to concur with Rogers Communications' proposal for a 91.5m guyed telecommunications tower at 27 Rosenblath Road, Cloyne, after a public consultation process. They will also consider several requests, including an entrance permit, a donation to a Christmas hamper program, and multiple resolutions from other municipalities on topics like COVID-19 funding, recycling, homelessness, and conversion therapy. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and reports.

• Rogers Communications wireless tower proposal at 27 Rosenblath Road, Cloyne (C8710)
• Request to install an entrance (Gratzfeld)
• Denbigh Griffith Lions Club donation request for Christmas Hamper Program
• Quinte Conservation Authority transition plan receipt
• By-law #0765/2021 to accept a portion of Matawatchan Road

Working Group - Crown Land Stewardship Program

The Working Group on the Crown Land Stewardship Program is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear a delegation from North Frontenac Park Lands, and hold an open discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the delegation on the North Frontenac Crown Land Stewardship Program.

• Delegation from North Frontenac Park Lands on the North Frontenac Crown Land Stewardship Program
• Approval of agenda for November 30, 2021
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2021

Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion

The Working Group on Waste Management/Waste Diversion is considering a proposed pilot program from Food Cycle Science Corporation to distribute subsidized FoodCycler composting units to residents. The agenda includes a draft report to Council and open discussion on the proposal, which would involve a municipal investment of $5,000 for a 50-household pilot. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a discussion and consideration item.

• Food Cycle Science Corporation delegation request and pilot program proposal
• Proposed pilot: 50 households, $5,000 municipal investment
• Draft report to Council on waste diversion options
• Open discussion on waste management strategies

Regular Meeting

Council will decide on concurrence for three proposed Rogers wireless communication towers, a request to reconsider accepting a portion of Glastonbury Road, and a funding request from Lennox & Addington Resources for Children. They will also hear a delegation from Food Cycle Science about a residential food waste diversion pilot program and consider several resolutions and by-laws, including a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy.

• Concurrence for Rogers wireless towers at 259 Slate Falls Road, Lot 37 Range A Abinger, and 63-A Lane St. Denbigh
• Request to reconsider accepting transfer of a portion of Glastonbury Road (survey quote $12,850 plus HST)
• Delegation from Food Cycle Science on FoodCycler food waste diversion pilot program
• Funding request from Lennox & Addington Resources for Children
• By-law #763/2021 to adopt a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy

Regular Meeting

Council will review and potentially adopt a revised COVID-19 vaccination policy for township team members, following staff feedback and a recommendation from KFL&A Public Health. The policy encourages voluntary proof of vaccination, outlines measures for non-vaccinated staff, and includes vaccine hesitancy training. Council will also consider the Quinte Conservation 2022 budget and a resolution from Vaughan on road safety for new drivers.

• Revised COVID-19 Vaccination Policy update and request to prepare a by-law for adoption
• Quinte Conservation Authority 2022 preliminary budget summary
• Resolution from City of Vaughan requesting MTO review of Highway Traffic Act measures for newly licensed drivers
• 2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocation notice for Addington Highlands ($1,134)
• By-law #0761/2021 to close and sell part of road allowance abutting Weslemkoon Lake

Working Group - Crown Land Stewardship Program

The Working Group is meeting to review information from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF) about a potential Crown Land Stewardship Program. The group will consider a staff report outlining the application process, fees, and requirements for the municipality to obtain a land use permit for Crown land. They will also review a letter from a resident, Wayne Snider, with comments on the program. The meeting is largely informational, with a recommendation to receive the staff report.

• Staff report from Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary on NDMNRF information regarding Crown land use
• Application process for Crown land includes business plan, map, and environmental assessment screening
• Municipality would pay annual rental fees based on market value plus administrative fees, subject to HST
• Land use permit would allow activity for up to 10 years with no ownership or renewal rights
• Letter from Wayne Snider submitted to Council on October 5, 2021, with comments on the program

Properties and Recreation

The Properties and Recreation Committee will review a facilities manager report, discuss reopening facilities, consider hiring rink custodians for Flinton and Denbigh, and begin preliminary discussions on the 2022 budget. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates, with no major decisions expected beyond these items.

• Facilities manager report on completed and pending projects at Flinton, Northbrook, Denbigh AHCC, Denbigh arena, and Denbigh Hall
• Discussion on re-opening facilities (verbal update)
• Hiring rink custodians for Flinton and Denbigh for 2021-2022 season
• Budgetary control report as of September 30, 2021
• Preliminary discussion on items for the 2022 draft budget

Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion

The Addington Highlands Waste Management/Waste Diversion Working Group is meeting to review third-quarter waste financials and discuss updated waste diversion options, including a re-use program modeled on North Frontenac's. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and open discussion on improving waste site operations.

• Review of Q3 2021 waste financials: revenue $32,698.22, disposal cost $48,333.38, logo bag cost $12,867.58, recycling cost $9,385.88
• Discussion of updated waste diversion options in local municipalities, including North Frontenac's Re-Use Centre
• Adoption of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Open discussion on waste management matters

Regular Meeting

Council will consider approving the final draft of the 2021-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, which outlines strategies to remove barriers for people with disabilities. They will also review a draft COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff. Several resolutions from other municipalities will be discussed, including support for long-term care funding and cannabis regulation changes.

• Approval of 2021-2025 Accessibility Plan
• Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• Resolution supporting AMO recommendations on long-term care funding
• Resolution requesting Health Canada to improve cannabis facility oversight
• Resolution asking province to allow municipal zoning setbacks for cannabis facilities

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider one minor variance application (MV 2021/11) from Brad and Ruth Aulthouse for a property at 13 Smiths Landing Road on Weslemkoon Lake. The applicants seek permission to build a detached garage that is taller (5.6 m vs. 4.5 m permitted) and closer to the front lot line (6 m vs. 15 m required) than the zoning by-law allows. Staff and the planning consultant recommend approval, subject to conditions. No public comments were received by the time the report was written.

• MV 2021/11: variance to increase accessory building height from 4.5 m to 5.6 m at 13 Smiths Landing Road
• MV 2021/11: variance to reduce front yard setback from 15 m to 6 m for proposed garage
• Property is zoned Residential Limited Service (RLS) and designated Waterfront Residential
• Proposed garage is approximately 1,275 sq. ft. with attached carport
• Recommended approval with conditions on erosion control and construction materials

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider one minor variance application (MV 2021/10) from Paul Hoey and Sherry Eaton to reduce the required interior side yard setback for an existing cottage at 621 Weslemkoon Lake from 5 metres to 3.68 metres. The variance is needed to recognize the lot line after a consent (SEV 2021/01) added land to remedy an encroachment. Staff and the IBI Group planning report recommend approval, and no comments or conditions were received from the County or MECP. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and correspondence regarding a right-of-way for SEV 2021/06.

• Minor variance MV 2021/10: reduce interior side yard setback from 5 m to 3.68 m for cottage at 621 Weslemkoon Lake (Plan 811, Lot 18, Effingham)
• Consent application SEV 2021/01 (Sams/Kim) previously approved April 20, 2021, adding 228.8 sq m to the property
• Property is water access, zoned Residential Limited Service (RLS), designated Waterfront Residential
• County of Lennox & Addington and MECP have no comments or conditions on the variance
• Correspondence re: SEV 2021/06 (Doran/Hughes) right-of-way to be received

Regular Meeting

Council will decide whether to issue a letter of concurrence for a proposed Rogers wireless communication site at 17368 Highway 41, Cloyne, following a public consultation process. The agenda also includes discussion of short-term rentals, a revised 2021 meeting schedule, and endorsements of resolutions on renovictions and rural infrastructure funding. Several information items cover proposed telecommunications towers, conservation authority minutes, and provincial news releases.

• Proposed 70m self-support communication tower at 17368 Highway 41, Cloyne (Rogers C8530)
• Short-term rentals submission from North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance
• Resolution seeking provincial action on renovictions (City of Sarnia)
• Resolution seeking more rural infrastructure funding for bridges/culverts (Township of Scugog)
• By-law #0758/2021 to authorize agreement for Enabling Accessibility Fund (accessible ramps at Flinton Library and Denbigh Hall)

Working Group - Camping on Public Land

The Working Group on Camping on Public Land is meeting to receive updates from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and township staff on camping on Crown and municipal land. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Update from MNRF and Township Staff on camping on Crown land and municipal land
• Approval of May 26, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Meeting

Council will consider receiving a revised letter from Quinte Conservation Authority regarding a 10-year capital reserve plan for water and erosion control projects, with the Township's share set at $131,592.17. The agenda also includes several resolutions for support, routine reports, and by-laws for road naming and auditor appointment.

• Quinte Conservation water/erosion projects: $131,592.17 over 10 years
• Resolution supporting National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Resolution urging province to negotiate eye care funding
• Resolution supporting phase-out of Ontario's gas plants
• By-laws to name three roads in Ashby Township (Blandings Turtle Lane, Granite Drive, Whispering Pines)

Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion

The Addington Highlands Waste Management/Waste Diversion Working Group is meeting electronically to review second-quarter financials, discuss recycling program status, and explore ways to improve waste site operations and extend landfill life. The agenda includes a report on how neighboring municipalities handle reuse, compaction, recycling, and composting, but no decisions are scheduled.

• Waste diversion costs reported at $23,036.90
• Miscellaneous waste revenue reported at $11,248.10
• Review of neighboring municipalities' waste practices (e.g., reuse programs, compaction, organics)
• Discussion on improving waste site operations and extending landfill life

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear applications for minor variances and consents, including two deferred items. The Hering application seeks a taller garage and reduced watercourse setback, with Quinte Conservation recommending deferral. The Freeburn/Hutchinson consent applications were also deferred from a previous meeting.

• MV 2021/08 Hering: variance to increase accessory building height from 4.5m to 5.8m and reduce waterbody setback from 30m to 23m at 52 North Shore Road, Skootamatta Lake
• MV 2021/09 Werner: minor variance at 145 Terrys Lane, Weslemkoon Lake
• SEV 2021/03 and SEV 2021/04 Freeburn/Hutchinson: consent applications at 463 Clark Line Road, Kaladar (deferred)
• SEV 2021/07 Green: consent at 49A Snake Rapids Road, Denbigh

Regular Meeting

Council will consider a staff report on resolving an encroachment at 46 Ackroyd Lane, where a house and septic system sit on a road allowance. The owners propose conveying parts of Ackroyd Lane to the township in exchange for selling or entering an encroachment agreement for the occupied portion. Council will also hear requests for winter road maintenance, a noise by-law exemption, and a cell tower lease.

• Encroachment resolution for house/septic on road allowance, Part Lot 16, Concession 9, Denbigh (46 Ackroyd Lane)
• Request from Rogers Communications to host cell phone tower on municipal property in Denbigh (C8499)
• Request for winter road maintenance (Buss)
• Request for noise by-law exemption from Maureen Marlin, Mazinaz Lakeside Resort
• External auditing services RFP results

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hear applications for minor variances and consents, including a request to build a taller garage at 539 Hughes Landing Road and several property severances. Two applications are proposed to be deferred pending comments from Quinte Conservation. The committee will also adopt minutes from its July 6 meeting.

• MV 2021/07 - Hughes: variance to increase accessory building height from 4.5m to 7.48m and reduce rear yard setback from 10m to 1.5m at 539 Hughes Landing Road
• MV 2021/08 - Hering: deferral requested pending watercourse permit at 52 North Shore Road
• SEV 2021/03 & 2021/04 - Freeburn/Hutchinson: consent applications deferred pending site visit at 463 Clark Line Road
• SEV 2021/05 - Laidler: consent application at Marquardt Lake
• SEV 2021/06 - Doran/Hughes: consent for right-of-way at 541 Hughes Landing Road

Regular Meeting

Council is meeting electronically to consider several matters, including a request to resolve an encroachment on a road allowance, a complaint about fees for disposing leaves and brush at waste sites, a resolution on short-term rentals, and a request to waive a civic addressing fee. They will also receive the 2020 audited financial statements and consider multiple resolutions from other municipalities, along with routine reports and by-laws.

• Encroachment on road allowance, Part Lot 16, Concession 9, Denbigh: request to enter into encroachment agreement or purchase portion
• Concern about paying to dispose of leaves and brush at Township waste sites
• Resolution from North Frontenac on short-term rentals
• Request to waive fee for civic addressing (Betty MacDonald)
• By-law #0749/2021: authorize ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream agreement

Regular Meeting

The Township of Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to hear a presentation on the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority's draft watershed plan, consider endorsing resolutions from other municipalities on Lyme disease testing, PSA testing for men, and land transfer taxes, and vote on several by-laws including road naming, procedure amendments, and the sale of shore road allowances. The agenda also includes numerous information items and staff reports on topics like road allowances, an easement agreement with Rogers Communications, and a development agreement.

• Presentation on Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority's draft watershed plan
• Resolution to support expanded Lyme disease testing and treatment
• Resolution to support PSA testing for men in national health care
• Resolution to allow municipalities to charge land transfer tax
• By-laws to close and sell shore road allowances around Skootamatta and Weslemkoon Lakes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (MV 2021/06) from Karson Greenham to build a small hunt camp on a vacant 0.38-acre lot at 829 Matawatchan Road. The applicant seeks three variances: reduce the minimum dwelling unit size from 80 m² to 32.7 m², allow development on an undersized lot without proving potable water availability, and reduce the setback from Glenfield Road's centreline from 20 m to 16.1 m. Staff recommend approval with conditions that the camp be built as sketched and not used as a dwelling.

• Minor variance to reduce minimum dwelling unit size from 80 m² to 32.7 m² for a proposed hunt camp
• Variance to permit development on undersized lot without demonstrating potable water availability
• Variance to reduce minimum setback from Glenfield Road centreline from 20 m to 16.1 m
• County of Lennox & Addington has no comments or conditions on the application
• Proposed hunt camp to be serviced by a privy and not used as a dwelling

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (MV 2021/05) from Kevin Moyser and Christine Inglis for a property at 2620A Hartsmere Road on Weslemkoon Lake. The applicants seek to reduce the required waterbody setback from 30m to 25.44m and rear yard setbacks to 0m to rebuild a cottage, deck, and attached garage wholly on their land, after discovering a strip of Crown land between their property and the shore road allowance. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions, including a development agreement regarding the septic and sauna. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and adoption of previous minutes.

• Minor variance MV 2021/05: reduce waterbody setback from 30m to 25.44m, rear yard setback from 10m to 0m, and accessory structure setback from 1.2m to 0m
• Applicants propose to demolish existing cottage and garage and rebuild new cottage, deck, and attached garage at 2620A Hartsmere Road
• Property located on Crown land strip between private land and shore road allowance; applicants plan to purchase Crown land and shore road allowance
• No consent applications (Section 53) on the agenda
• Public can comment by registering in advance with Deputy Clerk Patricia Gray

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands council will consider a petition from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association regarding short-term commercial cottage rentals, along with several resolutions seeking endorsement on issues like banning unencapsulated polystyrene foam, eliminating the LPAT, and hospital funding. The agenda also includes by-laws on camping, a community stewardship program, and road jurisdiction, plus routine reports and minutes.

• Petition on short-term commercial cottage rentals from Mazinaw Property Owners Association
• Resolution to ban unencapsulated polystyrene foam in floating facilities
• Resolution to eliminate the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)
• By-law #0734/2021 to regulate camping on public lands
• By-law #0736/2021 to recognize Ball Road as joint jurisdiction with North Frontenac

Regular Meeting

Council will consider adopting a Community Stewardship Program that formalizes volunteer litter cleanup along municipal roads, parks, and beaches, with free disposal at township waste sites. They will also vote on supporting resolutions from other municipalities regarding reopening Greenwater Provincial Park, tax relief on CERB payments, and reopening the Canada-US border. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and a confirming by-law.

• Draft Community Stewardship Program for volunteer litter cleanup, with free waste disposal
• Resolution supporting reopening Greenwater Provincial Park (from Town of Cochrane)
• Resolution supporting tax relief for disadvantaged CERB recipients (from Township of McKellar)
• Resolution endorsing Canada-US border reopening plan (from Town of Fort Erie)
• Draft by-law to regulate camping on public land

Working Group - Camping on Public Land

The Working Group on Camping on Public Land is meeting to review a draft by-law that would prohibit camping on most municipal property, with exceptions for shoreline road allowances under certain conditions. The group will also receive updates from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and township staff. The draft by-law includes a list of affected properties and a camping policy with rules on duration, noise, and structures.

• Draft by-law to regulate camping on municipal property, with exceptions for shoreline road allowances
• Camping limited to 21 days on permitted shoreline road allowances
• Portable generators and fireworks prohibited under draft policy
• List of municipal properties affected, including fire halls, waste sites, parks, and boat launches
• Update from MNRF and township staff on camping on Crown and municipal land

Regular Meeting

Council will consider a proposal to create a Community Stewardship Program allowing volunteers to pick up garbage and recycling along municipal roads, Crown land roads, parks, and beaches, with free disposal at waste sites. Council will also consider endorsing a Quinte Conservation motion on Ministerial Zoning Orders and a Chatham-Kent resolution seeking changes to MFIPPA. The agenda includes numerous informational items and routine reports.

• Community Stewardship Program proposal for volunteer litter cleanup with free waste site disposal
• Resolution to notify Quinte Conservation before endorsing Ministerial Zoning Orders affecting regulated lands
• Resolution supporting Chatham-Kent's request to review and update MFIPPA
• Civic address change/renaming for #1745 Buckshot Lake Road
• Approval of accounts as of May 15, 2021

AHEAD Committee

The Addington Highlands AHEAD Committee is meeting electronically on May 18, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, approval of agenda, adoption of minutes, disclosure of interests, and a county report. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of agenda dated May 18, 2021
• Adoption of minutes from March 16, 2021
• L&A County Report (no details provided)

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first, MV 2021/03, seeks permission to build a 20.9 square metre guest cabin with a 7 metre height at 416 Mazinaw Lake, exceeding zoning limits. The second, MV 2021/04, is for a property at 579 Glastonbury Road. The committee will also approve the agenda and previous minutes.

• MV 2021/03 - Cooper: variance to increase accessory building height from 4.5m to 7m and guest cabin area from 20 sq m to 20.9 sq m at 416 Mazinaw Lake (water access)
• MV 2021/04 - Spicer: minor variance application for 579 Glastonbury Road
• Staff report recommends approval of MV 2021/03 with conditions (30m setback from high-water mark, design consistent with drawings)
• County of Lennox & Addington and Mississippi Valley Conservation have no concerns for MV 2021/03
• No applications for consent (Section 53) are on the agenda

Working Group - Camping on Public Land

The Working Group on Camping on Public Land is meeting to review a draft by-law that would prohibit camping on municipal property and lands under Land Use Permit, including road allowances, parks, and boat launches. The group will receive updates from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and township staff, and will consider the draft by-law and its schedules. The by-law is still in draft form and has not been passed by Council.

• Draft By-law 0000-2021 to prohibit camping on municipal property, with Schedule A (Camping Policy) and Schedule B (list of municipal properties)
• Schedule B lists specific properties including fire halls, waste sites, cemeteries, community halls, parks, and all boat launches and road allowances
• Update from MNRF and Township Staff on camping on Crown land and municipal land
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will meet electronically to consider a minor variance application from the Lions Club of Land O'Lakes to reduce the required rear yard setback for an accessory shed from 15 metres to 4.9 metres at 12328 Hwy 41, Northbrook. The committee will also review a consent application for a lot addition. Staff recommend approval of the variance, subject to conditions.

• MV 2021/02: Lions Club of Land O'Lakes seeks to reduce rear yard setback from 15 m to 4.9 m for a shed addition at 12328 Hwy 41
• SEV 2021/02: Monk lot addition at 242A North Shore Road, Concession 11, Part Lot 6, Anglesea
• Proposed shed addition of 26.23 m² to existing 22.57 m² shed for bottle sorting and storage
• County of Lennox & Addington has no concerns; MTO has no comments
• Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including compliance with 7 m height limit

Regular Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2021 consolidated budget, which includes a net levy of $3,149,745, a 1.81% increase over last year, and a residential tax rate of 0.00607848. The meeting also includes several resolutions seeking endorsement on topics like paid sick days, golfing restrictions, and invasive species management. Most other agenda items are routine reports and procedural matters.

• 2021 Consolidated Budget: $6,741,812.18 operating expenditures, $1,325,900 capital budget, net levy $3,149,745 (1.81% increase)
• By-law #0730/2021 to establish tax rate and collection for 2021
• Resolution endorsing Cambridge's call for 5 paid sick days annually (10 during emergencies)
• Resolution endorsing Brantford's request to withdraw prohibition on golfing
• Shore road allowance purchase applications for Skootamatta Lake (Lynn Oborne, Oborne et al, Broek)

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to consider a use agreement for the Tay Havelock Trail requested by the Verona District ATV Club, along with several resolutions, reports, and by-laws. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, accounts, and a confirming by-law, as well as specific matters like requests for tenders for crushed gravel, a shore road allowance purchase, and shoreline work requests. Council will also receive information on a $35,800 grant for asset management and other updates.

• Request from Verona District ATV Club for a use agreement for a section of the Tay Havelock Trail
• Resolution supporting the 988 suicide and crisis prevention hotline
• Resolution supporting inclusion of fire department infrastructure in federal/provincial programs
• Requests for tender for crushed gravel in Ward 1 and Ward 2
• By-law to authorize a Fire Safety Grant agreement with the Province

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will decide on consent application SEV 2021/01, a proposed lot addition of about 195 square metres from 620 Weslemkoon Lake to the adjacent property at 621 Weslemkoon Lake. The addition is intended to remedy an encroachment by the neighbour's shed and cottage. The staff report recommends approval with conditions, including that the severed land be deeded as a lot addition and that relief be sought for a cottage setback. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Consent application SEV 2021/01 by Matthew Sams & Jean Kim for a lot addition at 620 Weslemkoon Lake
• Proposed lot addition area: approx. 195 square metres; recipient lot increases from 3,358.89 to about 5,183 square metres
• Existing cottage on recipient lands will not meet required setback; minor variance needed
• County of Lennox & Addington and MOECP have no concerns; Lake Weslemkoon Conservation Association questions addressed
• Conditions include deeding as lot addition, reference plan, and payment of taxes

Working Group - Camping on Public Land

The Working Group on Camping on Public Land is meeting to receive updates from MNRF and township staff and to review sample by-laws from other municipalities as they consider drafting a by-law to regulate uses on township properties. The staff report notes that most neighbouring municipalities do not have such a by-law and that the attached examples vary significantly. The group will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of proposed by-law regulating uses on public lands, with sample by-laws attached
• Update from MNRF and Township Staff on camping on Crown land and municipal land
• Staff report dated March 3, 2021 on camping on public lands
• Attached sample by-laws include North Frontenac By-law #66-17 prohibiting camping on municipal property with $350 fine
• Attached sample by-laws include Lake of Bays By-law 2014-096 and Prince Edward County By-law 1149-2003

Regular Meeting

The Township of Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to consider a resident's request to allow metal and resin fencing for above-ground pools under By-Law 0143, a request to open the LCBO agency store on statutory holidays, and a proposal regarding Kaladar Park. Council will also vote on several resolutions from other municipalities, including support for Niagara's housing crisis resolution, opposition to handgun by-laws, and requests for provincial action on COVID-19 vaccines, youth justice, and planning timelines. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, accounts, and a confirming by-law.

• Request from Cathy Loucks to allow metal/resin pool fencing under By-Law 0143
• Request from Kaladar Shell to open LCBO agency store on statutory holidays
• Kaladar Park request from Donna and Alex Tryon
• Resolution supporting Niagara Region's housing and homelessness crisis request
• Resolution opposing by-laws restricting legally obtained handguns

Special

Council will discuss the Denbigh Waste Site with the Township's environmental consultant, focusing on leachate contamination and next steps. The Ministry of the Environment found PFAS in surface water below the berm, indicating landfill leachate, and recommended adding buffer land to the licensed site and preparing a closure plan. Council will also consider a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Discussion of Denbigh Waste Site leachate contamination and next steps
• MECP recommendations: add buffer land to licensed site and prepare a Closure Plan
• PFAS found in surface water below the berm, consistent with landfill leachate
• By-law #0724/2021 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to consider several resolutions and requests for support, including endorsing a county-wide development approvals modernization review, supporting resolutions on restaurant capacity limits, tile drainage regulations, and cannabis enforcement, and receiving updates on COVID-19 funding and various reports. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes, accounts, and a confirming by-law.

• Resolution to approve Development Process Modernization Review in principle (county-led, $100,000 provincial funding)
• Request for letter of support for Bell funding application (already submitted by Reeve)
• Endorsement of resolutions on restaurant capacity limits, tile drainage installation plans, and cannabis enforcement
• Shore road allowance purchase applications (Lee, Peachey & Marconi, Chomisky)
• 2021 Kaladar/Barrie Fire Department proposed budget

AHEAD Committee

The AHEAD Committee is meeting to discuss economic development, including an update on the Main Street Revitalization Project, trail mapping, and Bon Echo winter use. They will also review a report from Lennox & Addington County on pandemic economic development, tourism initiatives, and a feasibility study for a zip line adventure park in the County Forest.

• Update on Main Street Revitalization Project by Deputy Reeve Fritsch
• Trail mapping and Bon Echo winter use discussions
• L&A County Report by Rob Plumley on economic development during the pandemic
• Feasibility study for a zip line adventure park in County Forest
• 2021 AHEAD Committee meeting schedule

Working Group - Camping on Public Land

The Working Group on Camping on Public Land is meeting to discuss concerns about camping on Crown land, conservation land, and municipal shore road allowances, and to review sample by-laws from other municipalities. A staff report recommends receiving the report on camping on public lands. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and correspondence, with no decisions listed.

• Discussion with MNRF and Quinte Conservation representatives on camping concerns
• Review of sample by-laws regulating uses on public lands
• Staff report on camping on public lands (March 3, 2021)
• Approval of February 2, 2021 minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider one minor variance application. The applicant, Nick and Janice Lee Burtnyk, seeks permission to build a detached garage taller than the zoning by-law allows at 1545 Hughes Landing Road. Staff recommend approval, subject to conditions.

• Minor Variance MV 2021/01: request to exceed accessory structure height limit from 4.5m to 7.42m for a proposed garage
• Property is zoned Residential Limited Service and located in a Hamlet per the Official Plan
• County of Lennox & Addington has no comments or conditions on the application
• Quinte Conservation Authority had not submitted formal comments as of agenda preparation
• Proposed conditions include locating the garage as per the site plan and prohibiting human habitation

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Budget

Council is reviewing the draft 2021 budget, including operating and capital budgets for general government, fire services, transportation, waste management, and miscellaneous services. The budget includes proposed wage increases, a 15% insurance cost increase, and various capital projects. A budget summary with tax rate implications is included for consideration.

• General Government budget: $903,450, including $57,650 contingency for Council Chamber desks, chairs, meeting room table, website redesign, server replacement, and webcam/microphones
• Denbigh Fire (W1) budget: $237,455, a 3.63% increase, including $4,000 per new firefighter for PPE
• Joint Kaladar Barrie Fire (W2) budget: $494,790, a 0.14% increase, with capital items funded from reserves
• Northbrook fire hall generator estimated at $47,000, pending funding application
• Policing costs decreased by 4.45%

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to consider three resolutions from other municipalities: endorsing a request to extend the deadline for Community Safety and Well-Being Plans, supporting universal paid sick days in Ontario, and lobbying to ban people with criminal records from running in municipal elections. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, accounts, and by-laws, plus information items and staff reports on roads, waste, and short-term rentals.

• Resolution to endorse Asphodel-Norwood's request for extension of CSWB Plan deadline
• Resolution to support St. Catharines' call for legislated universal paid sick days
• Resolution to lobby province to prohibit candidates with criminal records in municipal elections
• By-law #0718/2021 to close and sell part of Addington Road in Lot 4, Range A, Abinger
• By-law #0719/2021 to repeal by-law regulating off-road vehicles on municipal highways

Properties and Recreation

The Properties and Recreation Committee is reviewing draft 2021 budgets for recreation facilities, the Northbrook Medical Centre, and the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from September 2020 and reports on facilities. The agenda is primarily procedural, with budget discussions as the main substantive item.

• 2021 draft recreation budget totals $189,800, including $65,000 for wages/benefits and $35,000 for hall maintenance
• Northbrook Medical Centre draft budget includes $84,700 for miscellaneous projects (e.g., backup generator $47,000, roof replacement $15,000)
• Addington Highlands Community Centre draft budget includes $60,000 for miscellaneous projects (e.g., backup generator $45,000, HVAC evaluation)
• Capital items to consider: paving Flinton Hall parking lot, assessing Denbigh rink structure, pharmacy addition at medical centre
• Minutes from September 14, 2020 meeting to be adopted

Working Group - Crown Land Camping

The Working Group on Crown Land Camping is meeting to discuss complaints about camping on Crown land and municipal road allowances, including issues like overcrowding, litter, and environmental damage. The group will consider a staff report outlining the rules, jurisdictional limits, and potential signage and enforcement measures. No formal policy is being voted on at this meeting; the report is being received for discussion.

• Staff report on camping on Crown land and municipal road allowances
• Discussion of 21-day camping rule on Crown land (move 100m after 21 days)
• Complaints about camping at Skootamatta Lake boat launches (Lots 8, 14, 17)
• Signage ordered to prohibit camping and campfires on municipal road allowances
• Reference to North Frontenac by-law prohibiting camping on municipal property

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council is meeting electronically to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss the draft 2021 interim newsletter, and consider several resolutions from other municipalities seeking endorsement on issues like drainage coordination with railways, photo radar, small business reopening, and the Ontario Fire College. They will also review reports on roads and waste, off-road vehicle use on municipal roads, and a wild fire agreement with MNR, and consider by-laws including an interim tax levy for 2021.

• By-law #0716/2021 for an interim tax levy in 2021 with penalty and interest of 1.25%
• Resolution endorsing use of Automatic Speed Enforcement (photo radar) by municipalities
• Resolution supporting small businesses reopening with health guidelines
• Resolution opposing closure of Ontario Fire College
• 2021 Draft Budget from Library Board

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council meets electronically to consider the 2021 budget, select a project for the Rural Economic Development (RED) program, and review several resolutions from other municipalities. The agenda includes numerous information items and reports, with decisions expected on the budget and RED application.

• Draft 2021 Budget inaugural meeting
• Rural Economic Development Program: choose project for application (deadline Feb 1, 2021)
• Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2021 Draft Budget and request for letter of support
• Request to approve closure of portion of Addington Road at 1001 Harlowe Road
• By-law #0714/2021 for short-term borrowing to meet 2021 expenses

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (MV 2020/04) from Matthew Morrisey and Brittany Thompson to reduce required side yard setbacks for a newly constructed home at 131 Lloyd St., Northbrook. The application was deferred from December 22, 2020, and the committee will review a planning report recommending approval with conditions. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public comment available via registration.

• Minor variance to reduce north side yard setback from 7.62 m to 4.87 m and south side from 7.62 m to 5.78 m at 131 Lloyd St.
• Building permit 2020-068 was incorrectly issued based on parent zone (HR) instead of site-specific HR-1 zone
• County of Lennox & Addington has no comments or conditions on the application
• Planning report by IBI Group recommends approval with condition to maintain vegetative buffer along side lot lines
• Public can watch live stream on YouTube or register to comment by contacting Deputy Clerk Patricia Gray