Addington Highlands public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing the 2023 salary grid for non-unionized staff and a 2.0% increase for Council remuneration. They are also considering the appointment of community members to the Properties and Recreation and AHEAD committees.
- Approval of 2023 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Staff
- 2.0% increase for Council remuneration
- Adoption of $110,000 WSIB insurable earnings ceiling for volunteer firefighters
- Appointment of community members to Township Committees
- Request for Morden Engineering to draft renovation plans for Northbrook Medical Centre entrance
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will hear delegations regarding safety and recreation at Heritage Park and concerns regarding crime in the township. The meeting also includes the consideration of donation requests and the passing of several development agreement by-laws.
- Delegation: Marlean McLean regarding Heritage Park safety and recreation
- Delegation: Marlean McLean regarding crime in Addington Highlands
- Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Christmas Hamper donation request
- North Addington Soccer Association 2023 season donation request
- By-law #0831/2022: Potable water development agreement (Freeburn/Hutchinson)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance to reduce a required setback from an Extractive Industrial (M4) zone from 150 metres to 54.8 metres. This variance is required to allow the severance of a 5.5-acre lot containing an existing home from the larger 166-acre property.
- Minor Variance MV 2022/12: Reduce M4 zone setback from 150m to 54.8m at 20391 Hwy 41
- Consent Application SEV 2022/05: Severance of a 5.5-acre lot in the Geographic Township of Denbigh
- Public Hearing: Discussion of land use at East Range, Lots 2 & 3
- Consent Application SEV 2022/15: Oborne application at 445 Oborne Point Road
Inaugural Meeting
The newly elected council met for its inaugural session to establish leadership and committee memberships. Key actions included appointing a Deputy Reeve and several members to the Library Board and various municipal committees.
- Appointment of Tony Fritsch as Deputy Reeve
- Appointment of Betty Bass, Karen Lipps, Brenda Lessard, Carol Lessard, and Donna Wood to the Library Board
- Proposed $500 donation to Land O'Lakes Community Services Christmas Hamper Program
- By-law #0829/2022 to restrict vehicle weight on a bridge
- Review of Quinte Conservation Authority fee policy and 2023 budget
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee will meet to discuss a report from L&A County. The meeting will also include a closed session to evaluate nominations for the Community Builders Awards.
- L&A County Report
- Closed meeting to evaluate Community Builders Awards nominations
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to sever a 53-acre parcel from a 101.3-acre property in the Geographic Township of Kaladar. The new lot is intended for residential development and will be serviced by a private well and septic system. The application also addresses driveway access and the presence of a decommissioned gravel pit on the land.
- Consent application SEV 2022/12: Severance of 53 acres at 2389 Upper Flinton Road
- Consent application SEV 2022/15: Oborne application at 445 Oborne Point Rd.
- Proposed creation of one new residential lot with 625 feet of frontage
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council is reviewing requests for mental health and resilience training for staff and councillors. The meeting also covers updates on the Highway 28 culvert replacement study and a wage policy review for the Denbigh Fire Department.
- Request for Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience training
- Request for Mental Health First Aid Training for all councillors and staff
- Highway 28 Culvert Replacements detail design and environmental assessment study
- Wage Policy Review for Denbigh Fire Department
- Notice of a Geographic Name Proposal for Kegona Point
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing four applications for consent to create new land lots. Staff has recommended deferring all four applications pending the receipt of planning reports or additional information.
- SEV 2022/09 & 2022/10: Proposal to create 2 new lots at Concession 6, Lots 13, 14 & 15, Denbigh
- SEV 2022/11: Proposal to create one new lot on Buckshot Lake Road, Abinger
- SEV 2022/12: Proposal to create one new lot at 2389 Upper Flinton Road, Kaladar
- SEV 2022/13: Proposal to create one 10-acre vacant lot at 451 Buckshot Lake Road, Denbigh
Regular Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on supporting provincial resolutions regarding physician licensing and child care wages. Council will also hear delegations regarding Hartsmere Road and a site plan at Otter Lake.
- Delegation: Extension of Hartsmere Rd. Snow Road summary
- Delegation: Brian Smith, Site Plan Approval - Otter Lake
- Resolution: Support for streamlining physician legislation in Ontario
- Resolution: Support for increasing child care worker wages and benefits
- Recommendation: Increase Rink Attendant compensation to $18.25 per hour
Properties and Recreation
The Properties and Recreation Committee is reviewing the hiring of rink custodians for the 2022-2023 season and discussing items for the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes updates on facility maintenance and budgetary control reports.
- Hiring of rink custodians for Denbigh and Flinton rinks
- Preliminary discussion of items for the 2023 Draft Budget
- Review of budgetary control as of September 30, 2022
- Discussion regarding Flinton Rink Zamboni use
- Staff report on facility updates for Ward 1 and Ward 2
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering an application to create one new residential lot by severing 70 acres from a larger 290-acre property. The application includes an existing cabin and shed, with the remaining 220 acres to be retained for future rural use.
- Consent application SEV 2022/08 for 8 Clark Line Road
- Severance of 28 hectares (±70 acres) from a 117-hectare property
- Requirement to upgrade existing privy to a Class 2 greywater septic system
- Requirement for new entrance permits from the road authority
Regular Meeting
The Council will review the 2023 OPP annual billing statement and a resolution from Grey Highlands regarding increased speeding fines. The meeting also includes reports on road maintenance, land use applications, and committee updates.
- OPP 2023 estimated grand total billing of $762,038
- Resolution to lobby the Ministry of the Solicitor General to increase speeding fines
- By-law #0820 to close and sell lands at Skootamatta Lake
- Shore Road Allowance application for Styles, Concession 12, Lot 7
- Request for boat slips at Ashby Lake water access properties
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is reviewing draft Terms of Reference to be presented to Council for adoption. The committee is also reviewing results from a short-term rental survey to inform future discussions on rental regulations.
- Review of draft AHEAD Committee Terms of Reference
- Review of Short-Term Rental Survey results
- Discussion of Community Builder Award
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to create one new 5.5-acre lot from a larger 166-acre property. The proposal seeks to separate an existing dwelling from the retained lands for future residential use. The application requires relief from zoning bylaws regarding proximity to an Extractive Industrial (M4) zone.
- Consent application SEV 2022/05 to create a 5.5-acre lot at 20391 Hwy 41
- Proposed severance of land in the Geographic Township of Denbigh
- Request for relief from Zoning By-law No. 0212/2006 regarding the 150-metre M4 zone setback
- Consent application SEV 2022/06 for property at 14248 Hwy 41
Regular Meeting
The Council will review a resolution from the Municipality of Brighton regarding Healthcare Connect access for military personnel. The meeting also includes updates on community transportation, short-term rental survey results, and various committee reports.
- Resolution regarding Healthcare Connect registration for military personnel
- Short-Term Rentals survey results
- Enabling Accessibility Funding Opportunity staff report
- Excavator RFP 2022-05
- Community Transportation Grant update
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing several applications for consent to sever land or add lots. Three applications have been recommended for deferral pending planning reports, while one application is being reviewed with specific conservation and transportation conditions.
- SEV 2022/06: Lot addition at 14248 Hwy 41 (Daley)
- SEV 2022/07: Creation of a 5-acre vacant lot at 17 Ashby Lake Rd. (Abbinett)
- SEV 2022/08: Creation of a 70-acre residential lot at 8 Clark Line Rd. (Morrison/McLeod)
- SEV 2022/05: Creation of a 5.5-acre lot at 20391 Hwy 41 (Wienecke)
- MTO requirement: No new access to Highway 41 will be granted for SEV 2022/05
Regular Meeting
The Council will review minutes from a short-term rental working group and consider requests regarding animal control by-laws. The meeting also includes discussions on various provincial resolutions and municipal land closures.
- Review of Short Term Rentals Working Group report
- Request to consider changes to Municipal Animal Control By-laws
- Resolution regarding firefighter wage policy review
- By-law #815/2022 to close and sell lands at Skootamatta Lake
- By-law #0816/2022 to close and sell lands at Skootamatta Lake
Special
The Council is reviewing tender results for HVAC upgrades at the community centre located at 31 Central Street in Denbigh. The meeting includes a review of submissions from Quality Mechanical and Hamilton Smith, along with a recommendation from Durham Energy.
- HVAC upgrades at Addington Highlands Community Centre, 31 Central Street, Denbigh
- Tender AHCC-01 submitted by Quality Mechanical O/B 995451 Ontario Inc.
- Quality Mechanical mechanical tender price of $39,523.00 (excluding controls)
- Quality Mechanical separate price of $1,670.00 for gym force flow heater replacement
- Tender AHCC-01 submitted by Hamilton Smith