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Addington Highlands public meetings in 2024

43 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 20, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee

Committee sets 2025 meeting schedule for Joint Fire Committee

The Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from September 12, 2024. It received administrative reports on conference takeaways, fuel costs, radio repeater issues, and tanker bids. The committee also set the dates and times for its 2025 meetings.

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Northbrook Fire Hall
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers 2025 non-unionized salary grid and 4% pay increase for members

The Addington Highlands Council is meeting to decide on the 2025 salary grid for non-unionized employees and a 4% remuneration increase for Council. The body will also review a presentation on attainable housing and various requests for funding and support.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Properties and Recreation Facilities

Committee to award playground installation contracts

The Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee will consider awarding a contract for new playground equipment at Tracey Park and Heritage Park to Playground Planners, and approve the purchase and installation of accessibility items at the Addington Highlands Community Centre (AHCC). The committee will also review budgetary control reports for the AHCC, Northbrook Medical Centre, and Recreation services.

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Electronic Meeting
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider alcohol sales and snowmobile trail access

The council will review requests for holiday alcohol sales at Northbrook Foodland and a land-use agreement for the Mazinaw Powerline Snowmobile Club. Other business includes the 2025 meeting schedule and the sale of shore road allowances.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers holiday donations and rural safety resolutions

The Township of Addington Highlands is reviewing requests for community donations and several provincial resolutions regarding rural funding and safety. Council will also consider a noise by-law exemption for fireworks and a master services agreement for blue box materials.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

AHEAD Committee

Committee will consider Community Builder Award categories and select winners

The Addington Highlands AHEAD Committee will review information on the 2024 Community Builder Award, accept nominations, and select award recipients. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes, and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers partnering with County for high-density social housing

The council is discussing a partnership with the County for a high-density social housing project, including the potential donation of municipal land. Other business includes reviewing a waste services agreement and a conservation budget.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion

Council to consider approving Circular Materials agreement for Blue Box program

The Working Group will review the Circular Materials Agreements with Circular Materials Ontario and make a recommendation to council on whether to accept or reject the contract. The agreement includes a monthly payment of $25,789 plus adjustments, and CMO will provide $1 per household for promotion and education. The township would contribute $61,164 to operate the recycling depot in 2025, while Stewardship Ontario funding will be $0 that year. The group will discuss the financial impact and policy implications before advising council.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers high-density housing and invasive species management

The body is reviewing a presentation on affordable housing services and considering a request to manage Eurasian Water-Milfoil. Council will also vote on several resolutions from other municipalities regarding public health and provincial regulations.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM

AHEAD Committee

Committee to receive presentations on community garden dome and edible trees grant

The AHEAD Committee will consider a presentation by Marlean McLean on the Economic/Environmental/Tourism Plan that includes a community garden and growing dome. The committee will also receive information on the Edible Trees Grant from Tree Canada. Additional items include a report on the My Main Street funding application, a Lennox & Addington County report, and a Community Builder Awards report with a call for nominations.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to discuss high density social housing and Algonquin land claims

The Council will consider a partnership for high density social housing and seek legal advice regarding Algonquin land claim negotiations. The meeting also includes several requests for noise by-law exemptions and a rental fee waiver.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves consent to split 93 Buckshot Drive parcel

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will decide on Application SEV 2024/05 submitted by Thomas, Bruce and Susan Knight. The application seeks to create a new lot and a right‑of‑way easement on the property at 93 Buckshot Drive. The Committee has recommended granting consent subject to several conditions, including survey, tax payment and zoning amendment requirements. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda and minutes.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers wireless tower at 1417 Hughes Landing Road

The Township of Addington Highlands is reviewing requests for land sales, a wireless communications tower, and various community event permits. Council will also discuss provincial resolutions regarding doctor recruitment and wetland protections.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Properties and Recreation

Committee to review playground designs and Flinton Hall furniture

The Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss playground equipment designs funded by an Ontario Trillium grant. The body will also consider a community garden proposal and select a vendor for new tables and chairs at Flinton Hall.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Fri Sep 13, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Special

Township to pay Dr. Richard Weldon $75,000 for five years of medical services

The Township of Addington Highlands is considering By-law #0940/2024 to authorize a Medical Services Agreement with Dr. Richard Weldon. The agreement aims to address a shortage of family physicians by securing full-time medical services for residents.

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Electronic Meeting
Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee

Joint Fire Committee to review fire chief's performance in closed session

The Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee is meeting to receive routine updates, including the fire chief's report on training and equipment, and financial reports for January to August 2024. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss the fire chief's 2024 performance evaluation and adopt minutes from a previous closed meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Northbrook Fire Hall
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Joint Councils Meeting

Joint council meeting covers waste, septic, roads, fire, doctor recruitment

The Township of North Frontenac and Township of Addington Highlands are holding a joint council meeting to discuss shared services and regional issues. Topics include waste management, mandatory septic inspections, road maintenance agreements, the Kaladar/Barrie Fire Department budget, by-law enforcement, doctor recruitment incentives, cell coverage, affordable housing, economic development, short-term accommodations, renewable energy, and a request from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association regarding Eurasian milfoil treatment. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no formal decisions listed except for agenda approval and adjournment.

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Township of North Frontenac Council Chambers
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider tax receipts for Mazinaw Lake milfoil treatment

Addington Highlands Council will hear a presentation from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association requesting the township issue official tax receipts for donations toward a $115,000 Eurasian milfoil treatment on Mazinaw Lake. Council will also consider several resolutions of support, including calls for a halt to NORM transportation, more OINP spots, and doubled federal infrastructure funding. Several contracts for road and facility work are up for approval.

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Council Chambers
Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on lot addition and deferral of severance application

The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will consider two consent applications: a deferral request for SEV 2024/06 (McNeill) due to site concerns, and a recommendation to approve SEV 2024/07 (Borutski) for a lot addition along Highway 41. The meeting also includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.

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Council Chambers
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider noise exemptions, access route, and Rogers tower consultation

The Addington Highlands Township Council is holding its regular meeting on August 6, 2024, to consider several items, including noise by-law exemptions for the North of 7 Challenge and a private event, a request to create an access route over an unopened road allowance, and a request for a growing dome for a community garden. The council will also receive the public consultation package for a proposed Rogers wireless communications site at 1417 Hughes Landing Road, and vote on several by-laws, including one to authorize a licence agreement for travel over an unopened road allowance. The agenda includes multiple resolutions from other municipalities seeking support on issues like basic income, physician shortages, and OPP funding.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council discusses infrastructure, equipment purchases, and conservation funding

The Addington Highlands Council is reviewing several municipal matters including a wireless tower site report and requests for conservation program participation. The meeting also covers significant capital expenditures for a new fire truck, a backhoe, and gravel contracts.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 19, 2024 · 10:00 AM

AHEAD Committee

AHEAD Committee to receive updates on My Main Street funding and county reports

The AHEAD Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss business arising from past meetings. The agenda includes a verbal update regarding My Main Street funding and a report from L&A County.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council discusses trail permits, energy plans, and local donations

The Council will review several provincial resolutions, adopt a new energy conservation plan, and consider local requests for donations and by-law exemptions. They will also receive updates on tax policy and the establishment of an OPP Detachment Board.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Fri Jun 7, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews variance for deck and ramp near Skootamatta River

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances and land consents. Key items include a request to reduce a waterbody setback for an accessible deck and a recommendation for deferral on two consent applications.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council discusses GIS planning and snowmobile trail use

The Council will consider a request from the County of Lennox & Addington to collaborate on a GIS Strategic Plan. They will also discuss a request from the Mazinaw Powerline Snowmobile Club to use Township property via a Memorandum of Understanding.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 21, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council to review 2023 audit and various land requests

The Council will review the 2023 Audit Findings Report and Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by KPMG. The meeting also includes discussions on road naming, requests for donation and rental fee waivers, and several applications regarding township road allowances.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Thu May 16, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Special

Council considers event designation and noise exemption for Bence Motors fundraiser

The Council is reviewing requests from Bence Motors regarding their 2nd Annual Parking Lot Party Fundraiser scheduled for May 25, 2024. The requests include designating the event as municipally significant to allow for a beer tent and granting a noise by-law exemption for a live band.

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Council Chambers
Wed May 8, 2024 · 03:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves guest cabin variance for 221 Mazinaw Lake

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Iain and Joseph Howieson to increase a guest cabin's maximum area from 20 sq. m to 38.8 sq. m. The proposal includes installing a new Class 4 sewage disposal system to service both the existing seasonal dwelling and the new cabin. Approval is subject to specific conditions regarding slope stability and sediment control.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 7, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2024 budget and set new tax rates

The Council is reviewing the 2024 Consolidated Budget, which includes a net levy of $3,882,082. The meeting also addresses a report on excluding specific expenses from the budget under Ontario Regulation 284/09.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council reviews community safety and municipal resolutions

The Council will review applications for the Community Safety Committee and consider several resolutions from other municipalities. Discussion includes requests for insurance for local recreation events and support for provincial-level policy changes.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Thu Apr 11, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Budget

Addington Highlands Council reviews 2024 draft budget and strategic updates

Council is reviewing the 2024 draft General Budget and various departmental budget reports. The meeting includes discussions on capital needs, asset management progress, and strategic planning updates.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council reviews municipal resolutions and adopts 2024 non-union staff salary grid

The Council will consider several resolutions from other municipalities regarding provincial funding, healthcare, and energy policy. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on local programs and the adoption of a new salary grid for non-unionized staff.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review minor variance for a bunkie at 221 Mazinaw Lake

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications and a request for a cancellation certificate. One primary application seeks to exceed the 20 square metre limit for a guest cabin to build a 38.3 square metre bunkie.

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Council Chambers
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council to discuss 2024 budget and non-union wage increases

The Council will consider the 2024 Operational and Capital Budgets and a proposed 7.0% salary increase for non-unionized employees. Other business includes requests for black bear study permissions and various municipal resolutions.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion

Working Group discusses transition options for Blue Box recycling program

The Waste Management/Waste Diversion Working Group is reviewing four potential models for the upcoming Blue Box transition involving Circular Materials Ontario (CMO). The group is evaluating whether the Township should manage its own recycling depots, enter into operations or collections agreements, or allow CMO to take over all services.

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Council Chambers
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Properties and Recreation Facilities

Committee reviews 2024 draft budgets for recreation and medical facilities

The Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee is reviewing draft 2024 budgets for recreation, the Northbrook Medical Centre, and the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh. The committee is also considering a letter from the Denbigh Recreation Committee regarding playground and rink upgrades.

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Council Chambers
Fri Mar 8, 2024 · 10:00 AM

AHEAD Committee

AHEAD Committee reviews funding application for Northbrook beautification

The committee is reviewing a staff report regarding a My Main Street Community Activator funding application. The proposed project involves installing historical plaques and beautification efforts along Highway 41 in Northbrook.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee considers land severance for a new residential lot on Flinton Road

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to sever a 3.1 hectare parcel of land from a larger 38.8 hectare property at 2834 Flinton Road. The proposal seeks to create one new lot for future residential use. Staff recommend approval subject to several conditions, including road widening and water supply requirements.

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Council Chambers
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council discusses funding and community resolutions

The Council is reviewing several community requests, including funding for the Land O'Lakes Garden Club and mental health awareness initiatives. The meeting also includes discussions on provincial recycling regulations and funding for libraries and museums.

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Council Chambers
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Addington Highlands Council discusses grants and municipal resolutions

The Council will consider several requests, including rental fee waivers and a grant request from Land O'Lakes Community Services. Members will also review resolutions regarding rail transit, water system sustainability, and firefighting strategies.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to discuss renewable energy procurement and municipal support roles

The Council will review an update on industrial wind turbines and the IESO's upcoming long-term energy procurement process. Staff are seeking direction on how the Township should provide feedback regarding municipal support resolutions and community engagement.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion

Working Group discusses mattress disposal and recycling haul options

The Waste Management/Waste Diversion Working Group is reviewing costs for disposing of mattresses and large metal furniture. They are also discussing three options for recycling hauling as the township transitions to producer responsibility in 2025.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Regular Meeting

MTO confirms traffic signal is warranted at Highway 7 and 41 intersection

The Ministry of Transportation presented data showing a traffic signal is now warranted at the intersection of Highway 7, Highway 41, and County Road 41. Council will also discuss requests regarding unmaintained road allowances and a $1,000 donation request from the Lions Club of Land O Lakes.

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Meeting Room - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh