Addington Highlands public meetings in 2025
52 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It considered a consent application (SEV 2025/08) for Concession 8, Part Lots 21‑23 at 298 Highway 28 in the Geographic Township of Denbigh. The committee resolved to defer the application until a planning report is prepared.
- Approval of Committee of Adjustment agenda dated December 19, 2025
- Adoption of meeting minutes dated December 10, 2025
- Deferral of consent application SEV 2025/08 for Concession 8, Part Lots 21‑23 at 298 Highway 28 pending a planning report
Properties and Recreation
The Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee will discuss proposed 2026 budget items for recreation facilities, the Northbrook Medical Centre, and the Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh. The body will also review draft Terms of Reference for the committee and receive updates on facility projects and rink attendants.
- Approval of draft Terms of Reference for the Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee
- Budgetary control reports for Recreation, Northbrook Medical Centre, and AHCC-Denbigh as of November 30, 2025
- Discussion of 2026 proposed budget for Recreation Facilities
- Discussion of 2026 proposed budget for Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
- Discussion of 2026 proposed budget for Northbrook Medical Centre
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will address a vacancy in the Ward 1 council seat and consider a 3.5% remuneration increase for Council. The body will also review 2026 salary grids for non-unionized employees and updated recycling guidelines.
- Declaration of Vacant Ward 1 Council Seat effective December 16, 2025
- Proposed 3.5% increase in Council remuneration and 2026 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Employees
- Approval of updated recycling guidelines effective January 1, 2026
- Authorization to purchase a culvert for installation on Bridge Street
- Resolution opposing the amalgamation of conservation authorities via Bill 68
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider Minor Variance Application MV 2025/05 submitted by Carrie Ann Postma, James William Gunter and Charles William Gunter for 5702 Weslemkoon Lake Rd. The application seeks approval to construct a seasonal dwelling of about 167 m², a septic system and a rainwater harvesting tank, and to reduce the required rear‑yard setback from 10 m to 4.5 m. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including a maximum building height of 10 m and preservation of native vegetation. The agenda also includes a consent application SEV 2024/10 for 17 Bosley Road that was brought forward from deferral.
- Minor Variance MV 2025/05 – Postma et al – request to reduce rear yard setback to 4.5 m for seasonal dwelling at 5702 Weslemkoon Lake Rd.
- Consent application SEV 2024/10 – Wilson – brought from deferral for Concession 8, Part Lot 32, 17 Bosley Road.
- Approval of Committee of Adjustment agenda dated December 10 2025.
- Adoption of Committee of Adjustment minutes dated October 27 2025.
Regular Meeting
The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the November 18 minutes. It appointed a new Head of Council to fill the vacancy created by Reeve Hogg’s death. The council also received updates on the Rogers Communication Tower at 156 Sheldrake Lake Rd, considered several external resolutions, and approved a WSIB insurable earnings ceiling of $121,700 for volunteer firefighters in 2026.
- Appointment of Head of Council to fill vacancy after Reeve Hogg’s death
- Update on proposed Rogers Communication Tower at 156 Sheldrake Lake Rd
- Northbrook Foodland request to sell alcohol during statutory holidays
- Adoption of WSIB maximum insurable earnings ceiling of $121,700 for volunteer firefighters (2026)
- Award of RFQ‑2025 Signage Project to Maximum Signs
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Addington Highlands Public Library Board will meet on November 27, 2025 at the Denbigh Library. The agenda includes approval of the November 27 agenda, adoption of the October 23 minutes, and reports from the CEO and financial officers. The board will review correspondence, including a proposal for a LOTE4Kids subscription costing $690 CAD. New business will address the signing authority as set out in By-Law 108-2002.
- Approve agenda for November 27, 2025
- Adopt minutes from October 23, 2025
- Review LOTE4Kids subscription proposal ($690 CAD)
- Consider signing authority under By-Law 108-2002
- Review CEO and financial reports
Regular Meeting
The council will adopt the previous meeting minutes and then receive several reports and presentations, including a high‑speed train proposal from Alto. It will also consider a petition about Bridge Street and donation requests from local community groups. Several external resolutions and a by‑law confirming the meeting will be received for information and approval.
- Presentation by Joel Wiebe (Alto) on a proposed high‑speed train
- Petition from Rebecca Gora regarding Bridge Street in Denbigh
- Cloyne and District Historical Society request for a $500 donation
- Resolution supporting the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program
- By‑law #0997/2025 confirming the council’s regular meeting proceedings
Special
The township council will approve the special meeting agenda, hold a closed session for a litigation update, and adopt a recommendation to declare the Head of Council seat vacant following Reeve Hogg's passing. The council will also pass By‑law #0996/2025 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Motion to approve the Special Meeting agenda dated November 10, 2025
- Closed session to receive an update on a litigation or potential litigation matter
- Declaration of the Head of Council seat vacant effective November 10, 2025
- By‑law #0996/2025 to confirm the council's proceedings at this meeting
- Adjournment of the special public meeting
AHEAD Committee
The committee is reviewing updates on the Addington Highlands Barn Quilt Trail, including proposed locations for donated panels. Members will also consider a proposal for a commemorative quilt in honour of Reeve Hogg and select a Community Builder Award recipient.
- Proposed Barn Quilt locations at Denbigh Hall (Ward 1) and Northbrook Medical Centre (Ward 2)
- Proposal from Pat Dubyk to create a 'Tree of Life' quilt for the Township office foyer in honour of Reeve Hogg
- Review of nominations and selection of the Community Builder Award recipient
- Update on six other Barn Quilt Trail locations, including Flinton Community Garden and Pine Meadow Nursing Home
Regular Meeting
Council will consider the 2026 preliminary budget and fee policy for Quinte Conservation. The meeting also includes requests for noise by-law exemptions and property use for community festivals in Flinton and Denbigh, alongside several provincial and federal resolutions.
- Quinte Conservation 2026 Preliminary Budget, Asset Management Plan, and Fee Policy
- Flinton Recreation Club request for noise by-law exemption and use of 72 Edward Street
- Denbigh Recreation Club request for noise by-law exemption and loader backhoe assistance
- Resolution to remove GST/HST from new homes purchased as primary residences
- Resolution for a province-wide alcohol container return system
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will receive a staff report on a request from the applicants (Keller et al.) to amend Conditions #3 and #7 of a provisional consent related to road widening on Addington Road. The applicants cite financial hardship from required surveys and seek to limit the conditions to the proposed severed lot only. The Committee will consider whether to accept the amendment before the final consent is issued.
- Approval of the Committee of Adjustment agenda dated October 27, 2025
- Adoption of minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting
- Consideration of applications for minor variance (Section 45)
- Consideration of applications for consent (Section 53)
- Correspondence SEV 2025/04: request to amend Conditions #3 and #7 for road widening on Addington Road
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Library Board will meet to review CEO and Treasurer reports and discuss the Connecting Libraries Initiative. The agenda includes the review of September 2025 activity statistics for the Denbigh and Flinton branches.
- Update on the Connecting Libraries Initiative
- Review of September 2025 activity reports for Denbigh and Flinton libraries
- Treasurer's Report
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications, including a consent request (SEV 2025/01) by James Keller to sever a 6‑acre parcel from 187 Addington Road 7 and create a new residential lot. A second consent application (SEV 2025/07) by Marie Alfreda Smith for a concession at 5617 Weslemkoon Lake Road will also be reviewed. The meeting will also approve the agenda, adopt the September 17, 2025 minutes, and address any business arising from those minutes.
- Consent application SEV 2025/01 – sever 6 acre parcel at 187 Addington Road 7 for new residential lot
- Consent application SEV 2025/07 – concession 13, Part Lot 30 at 5617 Weslemkoon Lake Road
- Applications for minor variance (Section 45) – details not listed
- Approval of Committee of Adjustment agenda dated October 8, 2025
- Adoption of Committee of Adjustment minutes dated September 17, 2025
Regular Meeting
Council will discuss and vote on an Official Plan update regarding housing types and severances, and will receive a proposal from Emterra for waste collection services. The meeting also includes resolutions of support for other municipalities and the approval of accounts.
- Official Plan update on housing types and severances
- Emterra Proposal for waste collection services
- By-law #0992/2025 for Circular Materials Ontario agreement
- Lions Club request for fireworks exemption
- Request for Flinton Rink rental fee waiver
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Library Board will meet to review the CEO and Treasurer's reports and discuss monthly activity data for the Denbigh and Flinton branches. The meeting includes standard approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Review of August 2025 activity reports for Denbigh and Flinton branches
- CEO Report
- Treasurer's Report
- Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes
Committee of Adjustment
The Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will consider a request to sever a 2.51-acre parcel of land from a 292-acre property on Addington Road 7 to create a new residential lot for family members.
- Consent application SEV 2025/04 for land severance at 134 Addington Road 7
- Staff recommendation to approve consent subject to 9 conditions
- Requirement for 10 m of road right-of-way widening on Addington Road 7
- Mandatory 1-hectare minimum lot size for the severed parcel
- Conditions include deed/transfer review and payment of all taxes
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is reviewing a policy to recognize local businesses reaching milestones or anniversaries. The meeting also includes updates on tourism marketing, community gardens, and the 2025 Community Builder Awards.
- Proposed Business Recognition Policy for new businesses and those with 10-year milestones
- Call for 2025 Community Builder Award nominations to be advertised in Frontenac News
- L&A County Report detailing $10,000 in allotted funding for Addington Highlands projects
- Presentation on the Addington Highlands Barn Quilt Trail
- Update on the Tall Pines Ride cycling event scheduled for October 4, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will consider requests to waive hall rental fees for a KFL&A Alzheimer's Society fundraiser and approve a depot operations agreement with Circular Materials for blue box services. The meeting also includes resolutions from other municipalities and the adoption of previous council minutes.
- Approval of CM Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials (Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2029)
- Request to waive hall rental fees for KFL&A Alzheimer's Society fundraiser (Oct 18, 2025)
- Request to include Township logo on Memorial Banners for Denbigh and Vennachar
- Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025
- Adoption of Special Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2025
Special
The council will receive a presentation from Mark Touw of Boulevard Group on the Township Official Plan Review, including updates to settlement boundaries, housing, and waterfront development. It will consider written comments submitted by various stakeholders. The meeting will also adopt By‑law #0990/2025 to confirm the proceedings of this special public meeting.
- Receive Mark Touw (Boulevard Group) presentation on the Official Plan Review
- Review stakeholder comments (LWCA, SDRA, Freedland, etc.) submitted for the plan update
- Adopt By‑law #0990/2025 confirming the special public meeting proceedings
- Discuss housing discussion paper updates (ARUs, garden suites, tiny homes, etc.)
- Discuss waterfront development discussion paper updates (environmental impact, lake use, etc.)
Regular Meeting
The council will approve the agenda and minutes, consider several community proposals, and adopt By-law #0989/2025 to confirm the meeting's proceedings. Items include a noise‑by‑law exemption for a church fireworks display on Nov. 30, 2025, a noise exemption for the Oct. 31, 2025 Trunk‑or‑Treat event, a request to hard‑top O'Donnell Road, and the installation of two park benches donated by the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club.
- Adopt By-law #0989/2025 confirming the regular meeting proceedings
- Exempt Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church from the Noise By-law for a fireworks display on Nov. 30, 2025, 5:00‑6:30 pm
- Exempt the Oct. 31, 2025 Trunk‑or‑Treat event at 72 Edward St., Flinton from the Noise By-law for amplified music 5:00‑8:00 pm
- Consider request to hard‑top O'Donnell Road
- Approve installation of two park benches at the Addington Highlands Community Centre – Denbigh playground
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Addington Highlands Public Library Board will review policies regarding workplace harassment, discrimination, and the prevention of workplace violence. The meeting also includes reports on library activity for July 2025.
- Policy review: Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
- Policy review: Prevention of Workplace Violence
- Policy review: Health and Safety
- Review of July 2025 activity reports for Denbigh and Flinton branches
- Correspondence regarding Youth Learn to Draw and Paint Workshop
Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion
The Working Group – Waste Management/Waste Diversion will first approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting. It will then consider the CMO Depot Operations Agreement. No other business is listed.
- Approve Working Group agenda
- Adopt minutes from Jan 21, 2025 meeting
- Consider CMO Depot Operations Agreement
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will discuss a bulk highway salt contract extension and two development agreements. The meeting includes requests for noise exemptions and the installation of community memorial banners, as well as several provincial and federal resolution endorsements.
- Proposed extension of bulk highway salt contract with Windsor Salt Ltd. at $108.55/tonne
- Request from Charlotte Dafoe to install memorial banners on Buckshot Lake Road, Matawatchan Road, and Bridge Street
- Noise By-law exemption request for the Denbigh Recreation Committee Corn Bash on August 9, 2025
- By-law 0986/2025 and 0987/2025 for development agreements with Hamad Hakim and Harold Chatson
- Proposed fee changes for visitor, corporate, and stewardship services from Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review applications for land consent and minor variances. The primary focus is a proposal to create a new residential lot on Wilson Hills Road.
- SEV 2025/02: Proposal by Glenn Davison to sever a 15.69 acre parcel at 208 Wilson Hills Road for residential use
- SEV 2025/03: Consent application by Lorna Burgess for 23378 Highway 41
- SEV 2023/01: Correspondence from Ken Chatson regarding an application for Harold Chatson
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will consider a resolution to sponsor a $20,000 generator for the Lions Club and approve a by-law allowing residents to keep backyard chickens. The meeting agenda also includes a request to contract out by-law enforcement services and a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment.
- By-law #0983/2025 to regulate keeping backyard chickens
- By-law #0984/2025 to contract out by-law enforcement services
- Request to sponsor $20,000 generator for Lions Club Community Centre
- Public meeting regarding ZBL Amendment application
- Resolution to receive proposal for November Memorial Banners
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Addington Highlands Public Library Board approved its agenda and the May 22 minutes, reviewed operational reports, and discussed starting a youth learn‑to‑knit program for ages 7 and up. The board also confirmed that the current chair will remain in position for the next term.
- Approval of the June 26, 2025 agenda
- Approval and adoption of the May 22, 2025 minutes
- Consideration of a youth learn‑to‑knit program for ages 7+
- Report on Denbigh Library computer and wireless fixes and fire‑extinguisher inspection
- Scheduling of Denbigh book sale (July 19) and Flinton Book and Bake sale (August 2)
Steering Committee - Age Friendly Community
The Steering Committee for Age Friendly Community is meeting to discuss the results of a stakeholder survey regarding services. The committee will also consider the creation of a dedicated seniors information webpage on the Township website.
- Results of Stakeholder Survey - List of Services
- Proposal for a seniors information webpage on the Township website
- Update on the Community Garden Project
- Information on the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) Mobile Dental Clinic
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee is meeting to discuss a draft Business Recognition Policy for local businesses and organizations. The committee will also consider a seminar or workshop to help local businesses with websites and social media platforms.
- Draft Business Recognition Policy for new businesses and those reaching 10-year milestones
- Proposed business assistance for websites and social media platforms
- Housing discussion
- L&A County Report verbal report
Special
The Township of Addington Highlands will consider a zoning by-law amendment to rezone a property at 93 Buckshot Drive to a site-specific Residential Limited Service zone. This change is required to satisfy a condition of a consent application that will divide the property into two lots.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 93 Buckshot Drive (File # ZBA-Knight et al-2025/01)
- Consideration of severance application SEV 2024/05
- Approval of By-law 0980/2025 to amend Zoning By-law No 0212/2006
- Approval of By-law 0981/2025 to confirm meeting proceedings
- Public meeting to consider the zoning by-law amendment
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will consider and approve a fire department tanker purchase costing $739,400. It will also receive $500 donation requests from the North Addington Soccer Association and the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program, and a request for a Drive Slow sign for Stephen DesRosiers. Additional items include a resolution from the City of Peterborough regarding Bill 6 and routine adoption of minutes and reports.
- Approval of fire tanker purchase: budgeted $850,000, total cost $739,400
- Donation of $500 to North Addington Soccer Association for 2025 season
- Donation of $500 to Mazinaw Lake Swim Program
- Request for Drive Slow sign and civic address confirmation for Stephen DesRosiers
- Resolution to receive City of Peterborough’s Bill 6 amendment request
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. One request involves reducing a waterbody setback to allow for a new septic system at 172 Blanding Turtle Lane.
- MV 2025/02: Request to decrease waterbody setback from 30 metres to 15 metres for a septic system at 172 Blanding Turtle Lane
- MV 2025/04: Minor variance application for 1297D Hughes Landing Road
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council meeting will consider routine approvals and several resolutions, including the draft 2025 Final Newsletter and a by‑law confirming council proceedings. A key financial decision is the approval of a Kubota KX080‑5 mini excavator purchase for a maximum of $200,000 from Hartington Equipment. The council will also discuss planning services, including a contract with Mark Touw of Boulevard Group and a future RFP, and a proposal to contract Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement Inc. for by‑law enforcement.
- Approval of purchase of a Kubota KX080‑5 mini excavator (max $200,000) from Hartington Equipment
- Adoption of By‑law #0979/2025 confirming council proceedings
- Approval of the draft 2025 Final Newsletter
- Consideration of an RFP for Planning Services and contract with Mark Touw (Boulevard Group) as retained planner
- Proposal to contract Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement Inc. for by‑law enforcement (to be brought to next meeting)
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Addington Highlands Public Library Board approved the 2024 financial statements prepared by KPMG. The board also received the resignation letter of Chair Carol Lessard and will elect a new chair at the next meeting. Additional reports included a $1,720 walk‑athon fund, a $762.16 credit at Flinton Library, and a propane price change to $0.529 per litre.
- Approval of 2024 financial statements prepared by KPMG
- Receipt of Board Chair resignation letter and plan to elect new chair at next meeting
- Walk‑athon raised $1,720 for new cognitive care lending kits
- Flinton Library shows a credit of $762.16
- Propane cost reduced to $0.529 per litre from $0.869‑$0.909 per litre
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider four minor variance applications (Hughes, Moriarity, H&N Enterprise, Anderson) and three consent applications (Keller, Davison, Burgess). Most applications are deferred pending a planning report, while the Hughes application includes a staff recommendation for approval. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes adoption, and disclosures.
- MV 2025/01 – Hughes: minor variance to reduce waterbody setback for a covered deck at 539 Hughes Landing Road
- MV 2025/02 – Moriarity: minor variance deferred pending a planning report (172 Blanding Turtle Lane)
- SEV 2025/01 – Keller: consent application deferred pending a planning report (187 Addington Road 7)
- SEV 2025/02 – Davison: consent application deferred pending a planning report (208 Wilson Hills Road)
- SEV 2025/03 – Burgess: consent application deferred pending a planning report (23378 Highway 41)
Regular Meeting
The township will receive and approve a request from the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations to submit a letter of support for the Lake Partner Program to the Premier and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. It will also consider a fee waiver for the Flinton Ball Diamond on May 28 2025 and a camping exemption at 72 Edward St., Flinton on May 27 2025, and approve use of the backhoe for a horse‑pull event on June 7 2025. Additional items include an update on the mobile boat washing station and the passage of By‑law #0978/2025 confirming council proceedings.
- Approve request to support the Lake Partner Program by submitting a letter to the Premier and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
- Waive the fee for use of the Flinton Ball Diamond on May 28 2025 and exempt camping on municipal property at 72 Edward St., Flinton on May 27 2025
- Authorize use of the Township backhoe and an operator for the Denbigh horse‑pull event on June 7 2025
- Pass By‑law #0978/2025 confirming the council’s proceedings at the May 20 2025 meeting
- Consider the mobile boat washing station request: reduce the $300 fee and note a total cost of $600 for three weeks in June, July and August
Regular Meeting
The council approved the 2024 audit report and the draft Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan. It adopted Ontario Regulation 284/09 and the 2025 consolidated budget, setting a net levy of $4,255,730 and enacting the 2025 tax‑rate by‑law. The meeting also approved fee waivers for local groups and passed several by‑laws covering a development agreement, waste disposal, and the community stewardship program.
- Adoption of the 2025 consolidated budget with a net levy of $4,255,730
- By‑law #0974/2025 enacted to establish 2025 tax rates and collection provisions
- Waiver of rental fees and $1,000 donation for North Addington Education Centre Fun Fair at Flinton Rink on May 29, 2025
- Waiver of rental fees for St. Luke's United Church Denbigh Hall Memorial Service Luncheon on June 8, 2025
- Adoption of Ontario Regulation 284/09 report allowing exclusion of certain expenses from the 2025 budget
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Addington Highlands Public Library Board will hold a closed meeting, receive monthly activity and treasurer reports, and discuss a Dungeons & Dragons youth program at the Flinton Library. It will review correspondence about a STEM education program and consider three governance policy documents (GOV-01 Purpose and Duties of the Board, GOV-02 Board Orientation, GOV-03 Board Training). The next meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025 at the Flinton Library.
- Closed meeting for special purpose
- Update on Dungeons & Dragons youth program at Flinton Library
- Correspondence received: Scientists in School STEM education program
- Review of Governance Policies GOV-01, GOV-02, and GOV-03
- Next meeting set for May 22, 2025 at Flinton Library, 10:00 am
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee will approve its agenda and minutes, hear a report from L&A County, and discuss several community initiatives. Topics include the $40,000 Naturally L&A Activation Program, a digital tourism advertising campaign on Highway 401, the upcoming Tall Pines Ride cycling event, and a spring cleanup of the Forest Trails system. No formal decisions on rezoning or contracts are listed.
- $40,000 activation fund for businesses, up to $4,000 per project plus 25% digital marketing support
- Digital ad campaign on Highway 401 Eastbound at Odessa ONRoute and Westbound at Napanee ONRoute, July 1–Sept 2
- Tall Pines Ride on Oct 4 2025, 45 km, $35 per participant, 42 tickets sold so far
- Forest Trails spring cleanup scheduled for April 29, with possible public cleanup in May
- L&A County report update presented by Rob Plumley
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will consider several items at its April 15, 2025 meeting, including accepting an additional $361.73 fire protection grant to fund bunker‑gear dryers and an extractor. The council will receive a letter from Quinte Conservation proposing a partnership on an invasive‑species boat‑cleaning station, with a cost of $300 per week of use. Two by‑laws will be voted on: By‑law #0971/2025 to regulate backyard chickens in residential zones and By‑law #0972/2025 to confirm the council's proceedings. Routine reports and approvals of minutes and agenda are also on the agenda.
- Accept additional fire protection grant of $361.73 for bunker‑gear dryers and extractor
- Receive Quinte Conservation letter to partner on Invasive Species Management Project boat‑cleaning station ($300 per week)
- Pass By‑law #0971/2025 regulating the keeping of backyard chickens in residential zones
- Pass By‑law #0972/2025 confirming the council's April 15, 2025 meeting proceedings
Regular Meeting
The council will adopt By-law #0969/2025, establishing an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan, and will pass By-law #0970/2025 confirming the meeting proceedings. It will receive a report on a revised policy for keeping backyard chickens in residential zones. The meeting also includes donation requests from the Cloyne and District Historical Society and the No Borders Ball Hockey League.
- Adopt By-law #0969/2025 – Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan (three readings)
- Adopt By-law #0970/2025 – Confirmation of the April 1, 2025 regular meeting proceedings
- Receive and approve report on amended policy regulating backyard chickens in residential zones
- Approve $500 donation request from Cloyne and District Historical Society (pending budget adoption)
- Approve waiver of Flinton Rink fee and $1,000 donation request from No Borders Ball Hockey League
Budget
The meeting will receive and consider reports on the 2025 strategic plan update, asset management progress, and both capital and general government budgets. Detailed budget packages for fire protection (Ward 1 and Ward 2), emergency preparedness, roads and bridges, environmental services, and miscellaneous services will also be presented. Council will be asked to provide direction on a target net amount for a levy increase and which services to reduce or eliminate. A confirming by‑law (By‑law #0968/2025) will be passed to formalize the meeting proceedings.
- 2025 Capital Budget report prepared by the CAO/Clerk‑Treasurer
- 2025 General Government Budget draft prepared by the CAO/Clerk‑Treasurer
- 2025 Fire Ward 1 Operating Budget (Denbigh fire OP budget 2025)
- 2025 Roads and Bridges Budget (Roads Department Operating Budget and Streetlighting Budget)
- By‑law #0968/2025 confirming the proceedings of the budget meeting
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands council will consider several items, including adopting By-law #0965/2025 to implement an Emergency Management Program, passing By-law #0966/2025 to close, stop up, and sell a portion of Shore Road along Skootamatta Lake, and confirming the meeting proceedings with By-law #0967/2025. The council will also receive a report on a revised policy for keeping backyard chickens and a request to hang green ribbons for mental‑health awareness in May.
- Adopt By-law #0965/2025 – Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
- Pass By-law #0966/2025 – Close, stop up, and sell land on Shore Road allowance along Skootamatta Lake
- Approve By-law #0967/2025 – Confirm council proceedings of the March 18 meeting
- Receive and approve the revised policy on keeping backyard chickens in residential zones
- Approve request to display green ribbons township‑wide for Mental Health Awareness in May
Regular Meeting
The Addington Highlands Council will consider an amended policy on keeping backyard chickens and direct staff to draft a by‑law for adoption at the next meeting. It will also receive several resolutions supporting Canadian procurement, urgent‑care services, and rural cellular‑service maintenance, and will pass a by‑law regulating backyard hens. The meeting includes routine approvals of agenda, minutes, reports, and the confirming by‑law for the meeting itself.
- Amended policy for keeping backyard chickens – motion to receive, approve, and have staff prepare a by‑law
- Resolution supporting Canadian data sovereignty and "Buy Canadian" procurement
- Resolution urging Ontario Premier and Health Minister to impose a moratorium on urgent‑care centre closures
- Resolution requesting provincial targets for rural cellular‑service maintenance within 48 hours
- By‑law #0000/2025 to regulate and licence the keeping of backyard hens in the township
AHEAD Committee
The AHEAD Committee will meet to discuss a report from Rob Plumley regarding L&A County. The discussion focuses on tourism marketing and small business support for 2025.
- L&A County Report on Activation Program
- Destination Ontario and 2025 Tourism marketing plan
- Small business coach program
- Business recognition milestones
Properties and Recreation Facilities
The Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee will discuss and potentially approve draft 2025 budgets for recreation, the Northbrook Medical Centre, and the Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh. The body will also review the committee's Terms of Reference and receive a facilities report.
- Draft 2025 Budget - Recreation
- Draft 2025 Budget - Northbrook Medical Centre
- Draft 2025 Budget - Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh
- Review of Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee Terms of Reference
- Discussion regarding Flinton Ball Diamond
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review an application by Darryl and Julie Wilson to create one new lot at 17 Bosley Road. Staff recommend deferring the application pending a site visit by the Quinte Conservation Authority and a Planning Report.
- Application SEV 2024/10: Consent request to create a new lot at 17 Bosley Road (Concession 8, Part Lot 32)
Regular Meeting
The Township Council will discuss the 2025 budget schedule and a draft policy for keeping backyard chickens. The body is also deciding on several rental fee waivers for community events and two resolutions regarding trade and municipal restructuring.
- By-law #0962/2025: Interim Tax Levy for 2025 with a penalty and interest rate of 1.25%
- By-law #0961/2025: Designation of reduced load periods on township roads
- By-law #0960/2025: Closing and selling part of the Shore Road Allowance in Ashby
- Rental fee waiver requests for Land O' Lakes Community Services, Denbigh Wellness Group, and St. Luke's United Church
- Resolution regarding U.S. tariffs and the 'Team Canada' approach to trade negotiations
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider application MV 2024/03 submitted by Andrew Sodtka and Savanaugh Fraser for a minor variance at 1068C Jacques Bay Road. The request seeks to increase the accessory‑structure height from 4.5 m to 6.1 m and lower the required waterbody setback from 30 m to 27 m for a 131.32 m² detached garage. Staff recommends approval with conditions on tree clearing, seasonal restrictions, and a development agreement. The meeting also includes a consent change request (SEV 2023/01) and routine agenda items.
- Minor Variance MV 2024/03 – height increase to 6.1 m and setback reduction to 27 m for garage at 1068C Jacques Bay Road
- Consent application SEV 2023/01 – request to change conditions
- Approval of agenda dated February 5, 2024
- Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
- Disclosure of pecuniary interests
Regular Meeting
The council is discussing a new by-law for seasonal load restrictions to align with Lennox and Addington County's flexible, condition-based approach. The meeting also includes votes on several inter-municipal resolutions and a land sale application.
- Proposed seasonal load restriction policy to replace date-based restrictions
- Approval of a $280 annual fee for the Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee
- Application to declare a shore road allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake surplus and sell it to Hook
- Resolution from the Town of Aylmer opposing provincial legislation on bicycle lanes
- Resolution from the City of Peterborough regarding Bill 242 and shelter space standards
Addington Highlands Public Library Board
The Addington Highlands Public Library Board will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the November 28, 2024 meeting. The board will consider the Flinton Library windows under Matters for Consideration. A new business item announces that the OTF Capital Grant opens on February 5, 2025. The meeting schedule for 2025 and a pending CEO report are also noted.
- Approval of the agenda dated January 23, 2024
- Adoption of the minutes of November 28, 2024
- Matter for consideration: Flinton Library windows
- New business: OTF Capital Grant opens February 5, 2025
- Closed meeting (item 4.1) scheduled
Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion
The Waste Management/Waste Diversion Working Group is reviewing how to handle recycling from non-eligible sources, such as businesses and industrial properties. This follows a notice that Circular Materials (CMO) will stop accepting recycling from these sources on January 1, 2026.
- Discussion on managing blue box non-eligible sources
- Review of recycling promotion and education templates
- Review of CIF Non-Eligible Source Planning Guide
Regular Meeting
The Township of Addington Highlands is reviewing a draft policy for keeping backyard chickens and discussing several provincial resolutions. Council is also addressing budget revisions and seasonal road load restrictions.
- Proposed draft policy for the keeping of backyard chickens
- Transfer of up to $4,600 in uncommitted 2024 Helipad budget funds to a reserve
- Request for a $1,000 donation to the Lions Club of Land O'Lakes
- Application by Peter Dann to close and sell a portion of Shore Road Allowance
- By-law #0957/2025 for an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement Fire Grant