Algonquin Highlands public meetings in 2024

Airport Committee - 19 Dec 2024 Rescheduled from December 12, 2024

The Airport Committee will review the outcomes of the 2024 fly-ins, including financials and feedback, and confirm dates for the 2025 spring and fall fly-ins. They will also discuss establishing a permanent food vendor at the airport, as well as receive updates on winter preparation and security camera rollout.

• Review of 2024 fly-in financials and leftover sales
• Confirmation of 2025 fly-in dates (May 24 and September 27)
• Discussion on permanent food vendor at Stanhope Airport
• Update on security camera installation at hangars
• Kick-off of Stanhope Development Initiative

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, marketing plans, museum websites, and potential exhibits. They will also cover community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting 2025 meeting dates.

• Financial report and 2025 budget discussion
• Marketing plan and museum website updates
• 2025 museum exhibits selection
• Community outreach: 'Bring an Ancestor Day'
• Museum building repairs and maintenance

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will meet to decide on the 2025 Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law, review results of a fireworks survey, and consider a proposed shore road allowance closing. The agenda also includes routine reports, a delegation from the County of Haliburton, and a closed session covering litigation, personal matters, and labour relations.

• 2025 Fees and Charges By-law
• Fireworks Survey Results
• Proposed Shore Road Allowance Closing – Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 1, McClintock (Dance) – Tock Lake
• Dorset Tower Lightning Protection and Structural Upgrades Tender Results
• Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund - Pickleball Courts

Special Meeting

This special meeting is dedicated to reviewing each department's 2025 projects and priorities, including Public Works, Environment, Parks, Recreation and Trails, Fire Services, Building and By-law, Planning, Administration, and Communications. The council will discuss proposed initiatives and ongoing projects, with no final decisions scheduled beyond the confirmatory by-law.

• Public Works: North Shore Rd slump repairs, new tandem truck, road surface treatments on Braeloch Rd, Barry Line Rd, Heron Landing Rd, North Shore Rd, Harvey Ave East Rd
• Environment: Plan for non-eligible blue box materials by Jan 1, 2026, organics diversion research, scale software implementation
• Parks: Parking master plan, pickleball court (grant dependent), Dorset Tower lightning protection and structural improvements
• Fire Services: Projects and priorities (details not provided in agenda excerpt)
• Building and By-law: 2025 projects and priorities (details not provided in agenda excerpt)

Environment and Stewardship Committee

The Environment and Stewardship Committee will discuss its workplan, including follow-up on organic waste communications, a deferred housing and sustainable development item, a community centre rental policy review, and brainstorming for a Dark Sky Policy survey. The committee will also consider upcoming opportunities from council and the community. The agenda includes approval of the September 11, 2024 minutes.

• Follow-up on organic waste diversion communications materials
• Community centre rental policy review under environmental policies
• Dark Sky Policy survey brainstorm
• Deferred housing and sustainable development item
• Next meeting set for January 28, 2025

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the BAO cemetery bylaw submission, a Master Gardener presentation on landscaping and naturalization, and the status of an information brochure. The committee will also hear reports from staff and council representatives and plan next steps.

• Update on BAO cemetery bylaw submission, including grave setback recommendation of 15 feet from property lines
• Master Gardener presentation on naturalization, watering options, and volunteer involvement
• Brochure update and next steps
• Discussion of potential stone wall project with Fleming College
• Gazebo project cost-sharing for crane expense between township and Green Burial society

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including budget updates, exhibit plans, advertising, and the upcoming Community Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st. They will also review draft minutes from the October 29 meeting, which noted concerns about the archive room's lack of heat control and fireproofing, and a donation from Knox United Church.

• Budget review
• Community Christmas Tree Lighting December 1st
• Donated prints offer
• Memory Wall and Volunteer Book name additions
• Archive room heat and fireproofing concerns (from previous minutes)

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on November 21, 2024, will consider a range of items including proposed 2025 Parks, Recreation and Trails fees, several shore road allowance closures, and memorandums of understanding with snowmobile clubs. Council will also discuss a proposed Rogers telecommunications tower, camping on residential property, and a potential policy for commercial use of Township property. The agenda includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Proposed 2025 Parks, Recreation and Trails fees
• Shore road allowance closures at Bear Lake, Maple Lake, Kushog Lake, Beech Lake, and McFadden Lake
• Memorandums of Understanding with Tall Pines Snowmobile Club, Haliburton County Snowmobile Association, and Algonquin Snowmobile Club
• Proposed Rogers telecommunications tower at 1138 Moyes Trail (Wren Lake)
• Request to waive fire invoice for daytime burning without a permit

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including a financial report, marketing plan, museum websites, 2025 exhibits, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial report discussion
• Marketing plan discussion
• 2025 museum exhibits planning
• Community outreach 'Bring an Ancestor Day'
• Museum building repairs and maintenance

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting on a proposed increase to building permit fees, which are running at about a 40% deficit due to fewer permits. The agenda also includes a request from a film production company for parking on a township road, a proposed planting design for a cemetery's natural burial section, and several 2025 fee schedules. A financing agreement with Infrastructure Ontario is also on the table.

• Public meeting on building permit fee increase (Report BLDG-018-24)
• Delegation from Mysterium Canadian Productions Inc. requesting parking on township road during filming
• Proposed 2025 environmental, public works, fire services, and administration fees
• Infrastructure Ontario financing agreement
• Housekeeping amendments to Delegation of Authority By-law

Airport Committee

The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee will meet to adopt minutes from previous meetings, review outcomes of the 2024 fly-ins including financials and feedback, and confirm dates for the 2025 spring and fall fly-ins. They will also discuss a permanent food vendor as part of the Stanhope Development Initiative, along with updates from the airport manager on winter preparation and security camera rollout.

• Review of 2024 fly-in financials and leftover sales
• Confirmation of 2025 spring and fall fly-in dates
• Discussion of permanent food vendor for Stanhope Development Initiative
• Airport manager update on winter preparation and security camera rollout
• Adoption of minutes from August 8, August 29, and September 19, 2024 meetings

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss Christmas tree lightings and other business. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the October 16 meeting, where members discussed tree lighting plans and a potential Community Enrichment Fund. The committee will also set the next meeting date.

• Christmas Tree Lightings: Dorset, Stanhope, and Oxtongue (Dec 6, 2024 at 6:00pm)
• Discussion of a draft Algonquin Highlands Community Enrichment Fund Guide
• Adoption of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to allow construction of a new dwelling on Halls Lake with reduced rear setback and increased floor area. The second seeks relief from zoning requirements for a property on Boshkung Lake. The committee will also approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Minor Variance AH-MV-015/24 (Carlin): Halls Lake, Part of Lot 13, Concession 9 – seeks to increase max gross floor area from 0% to 3.5% for an 816 sq ft dwelling and reduce rear lot line setback from 12m to 0.66m
• Minor Variance AH-MV-017/24 (Kennedy): Boshkung Lake, Part of Lot 9, Concession 1 – details not provided in agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from September 6, 2024

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including budget updates, exhibits, advertising, and donations. The agenda also covers a retractable viewing screen purchase, archival moving day, and updates from the Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum. The previous meeting's minutes are attached for approval.

• Retractable viewing screen purchase for $240.99 plus taxes, charged to Special Projects budget
• Archival Moving Day scheduled for October 30th
• Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum update on new debit machine
• Memory Wall and Volunteer Book name additions
• Donations received in memory of Don Lillow and Carol Dukoff

Environment and Stewardship Committee - 29 Oct 2024 - Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Environment and Stewardship Committee, scheduled for 29 Oct 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports, marketing plans, museum websites, and 2025 exhibit planning. They will also cover community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda includes approval of the August 19, 2024 minutes and other business such as the Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Financial Report review
• Marketing Plan discussion
• 2025 museum exhibits planning
• Community outreach - 'Bring an Ancestor Day'
• Museum building repairs and maintenance

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will review and potentially approve several items, including the 2025 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) municipal policing budget, a proposed Rogers telecommunications tower, and contracts for tree removal and winter road maintenance. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and financial summaries, plus a closed session for personal and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• OPP Municipal Policing 2025 report
• Proposed Rogers Telecommunications Tower at 1138 Moyes Trail (Wren Lake)
• Tree Removal and Land Clearing RFP results – Hawk River Construction contract for Braeloch Pit
• 2024-2025 County Road Winter Maintenance Agreement with County of Haliburton
• Tall Pines Snowmobile Club Memorandum of Understanding for snowmobile trails

Recreation Committee

The Algonquin Highlands Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially update its Terms of Reference, review recent and upcoming programs and events, and follow up on action items from the September 18 meeting. The committee will also adopt the minutes from that previous meeting.

• Discussion of Recreation Committee Terms of Reference
• Report on recent programs and events
• Upcoming programs: Arts & Crafts Show (Oct 12), Pumpkin Carving (Oct 24), Trunk or Treat (Oct 31), Snowball (Feb 14-15, 2025)
• Follow-up on Recreation Plan Matrix and communication improvements
• Councillor updates from Sabrina Richards and Julia Shortreed

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on October 3, 2024, will consider routine administrative items including adoption of minutes, tax write-offs, and several proposed shore road allowance closures. Council will also discuss recreation committee updates, a corporate communications plan, and a short-term rental by-law implementation update. The agenda is largely procedural with no public meetings, delegations, or presentations scheduled.

• Tax write-offs
• Proposed shore road allowance closures on Maple Lake, Boshkung Lake, and Tock Lake
• Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Greenspace RFP results
• 2025 Budget Schedule
• STR By-law implementation update

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the cemetery by-law, staff and council reports, the gazebo, planting plans, and a marketing brochure. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss next steps for the naturalization project at St. Stephen's Cemetery.

• Update from Sarah on BAO/cemetery by-law
• Update from Terry on gazebo
• Planting discussion for green burial grounds
• Discussion of information marketing brochure
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Airport Committee

This agenda for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meeting on September 26, 2024, contains only portal navigation text and no substantive agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda was not provided in full.

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations, including budget updates, exhibit arrangements, Heritage Day planning, and advertising. The agenda also includes updates on donations, the Memory Wall, and a retractable viewing screen. The meeting is a regular monthly business session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget update, including roof funding and tenders
• Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum gazebo project update
• Retractable viewing screen findings to be presented by Gord Henderson
• Advertising options, including Muskoka Map for 2025 at approx. $150
• Donations and Memory Wall name additions

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on September 19, 2024, will consider a subdivision agreement with Greg Bishop Surveying and Consulting Ltd. for lands on the Kennisis River, and amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law adding fees for dog licensing, records disclosure, and short-term rental licensing. The agenda also includes routine reports from various departments and updates from external boards.

• Subdivision agreement with Greg Bishop Surveying and Consulting Ltd. for Part Lot 17, Concession 9 & 10, geographic Township of Stanhope (File No. 46-T-91001)
• Fees and Charges By-law amendments adding fees for dog licensing, disclosure of records, and short-term rental licensing
• Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant opportunity
• 2024 Bridge / Large Culvert Inspection Results
• Electronic Speed Sign Data Update

Airport Committee

The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to plan upcoming airport events, including a career/aviation tent, food vendor lineup, aircraft displays and rides, parking, and volunteer coordination. The agenda is largely an update-and-planning session with no formal votes or decisions listed. Items are discussed as updates and planning tasks rather than final approvals.

• Career/Aviation Tent with Seneca, flight school, and maintenance participation
• Food vendors include The Back 40 BBQ, Into the Blue Pizza, Thai Food, Till Death BBQ, The Fishbowl, and Taste Buds Ice Cream
• Airport Committee hamburger/hotdog stand detailed planning
• Parking plan update and Public Works requests for snow fencing, cones, mowing and levelling
• Aircraft rides procedures and control update

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, receive councillor updates, and discuss the Recreation Plan Matrix (Stop/Start/Continue). They will also review recent programs and plan upcoming events including the Arts & Crafts Show, Pumpkin Carving, Trunk or Treat, and Snowball. The agenda includes a resignation item and other business.

• Discussion of Recreation Plan Matrix: Stop/Start/Continue, filling in gaps
• Resignation item on agenda
• Upcoming events: Arts & Crafts Show (Oct 12), Pumpkin Carving (Oct 24), Trunk or Treat (Oct 31), Snowball
• Councillor updates from Sabrina Richards and Julia Shortreed
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024 at Stanhope Community Hall

Airport Committee

The agenda for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meeting of September 12, 2024, contains only portal navigation text and no listed agenda items. It is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

Environment and Stewardship Committee

The Environment and Stewardship Committee will review minutes from July 30, 2024, and discuss business arising, including a proposed environmental treatise and a suggested pesticide ban. They will also finalize organic waste communications materials and review a community centre rental policy. The meeting is a regular working session with no public hearings or major decisions expected.

• Finalize organic waste communications materials
• Discuss suggested ban on pesticide use
• Review community centre rental policy for environmental policies
• Plan fall fly-in at Stanhope airport for composting display
• Deferred housing and sustainable development item

Committee of Adjustment

The Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 6, 2024, to consider four minor variance applications. These applications seek relief from zoning by-law requirements, primarily to reduce setbacks from high water marks or lot lines for new construction on waterfront properties. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• AH-MV-012/24 (Veit): reduce high water mark setback from 30m to 14.66m for an 800 sq ft dwelling on Kawagama Lake
• AH-MV-013/23 (Ray): minor variance on Kawagama Lake, Part of Lot 32, Concession 2, McClintock
• AH-MV-014/24 (Marrocco): minor variance on Part of Lot 29, Concession 6, Stanhope
• AH-MV-013/24 (Squires): minor variance on Kawagama Lake, Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, McClintock
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 28 and July 26, 2024

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on September 5, 2024, will consider a zoning by-law amendment application (AH-ZBA-009/24) for a property in the geographic Township of Stanhope, with a public meeting scheduled. Council will also review several other items, including a community safety zone request, a dog control by-law, road naming, and various administrative reports. The agenda includes both routine matters and items requiring decisions, such as a vehicle tender approval and a lawn tractor purchase.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Kegel (AH-ZBA-009/24), Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, Stanhope
• Community Safety Zone Request on North Shore Road – 98 Signature Petition Submission
• Dog Control By-law Draft 3
• Vehicle Tender Approval and Lawn Tractor Purchase
• Road Naming By-law and Acquisition/Assumption of Hawk Valley Road

Airport Committee

The agenda text for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meeting on 2024-08-28 contains only website navigation elements and no actual agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine operational items including the financial report, marketing plan, museum websites, 2024 exhibits, summer opening, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda also includes the resignation of a committee member and the windup of the Friends of the Stanhope Heritage Museum. The previous meeting's minutes are attached for approval.

• Financial report for period ending May 31, 2024
• Discussion of 2024 museum exhibits and summer opening
• Community outreach: 'Bring an Ancestor Day'
• Museum building repairs and maintenance
• Resignation of committee member and Friends windup

Regular Council

Council will consider a new by-law to license, regulate, and govern short-term rentals, along with a related policy for licensed rentals to enter into license agreements for dwelling encroachments on shore road allowances. The agenda also includes several proposed shore road allowance closings, a zoning by-law amendment, and a presentation on an IT digital strategy. Many items are routine approvals, such as minutes, accounts, and committee updates.

• By-law to License, Regulate and Govern the Operation of Short-Term Rentals
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application AH-ZBA-004/24 (Brazel), Part of Lot 18, Concession 12, Sherborne
• Temporary and long-term borrowing by-law for Public Works Garage capital work
• Kawagama Lake Russell Landing Rehabilitation Costing Options
• Multiple proposed shore road allowance closings (e.g., Kawagama, Kushog, Fletcher, Boshkung, Beech, Maple lakes)

Airport Committee

The agenda for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meeting on 2024-08-08 contains only portal navigation text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no actionable content.

Environment and Stewardship Committee

The Environment and Stewardship Committee will review May 28 minutes and discuss new business, including an organic waste communications plan, a potential yard waste policy, pesticide use, and hazardous waste communications. A survey on hazardous waste days is also on the agenda. Housing and sustainable development remains deferred.

• Discussion of a potential yard waste policy and organic waste communications plan
• Discussion re: pesticide use and community centre rental policy review
• Survey for Hazardous Waste Days
• Hazardous Waste Communications for public education
• Deferred item: Housing and Sustainable Development

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee will hold a site visit with Master Gardeners at St. Stephen's Cemetery (2072 Buckslide Road) before returning to Council Chambers to discuss the cemetery by-law, updates from Public Works, and landscape design. The committee will also review draft minutes from June 17, 2024, and consider results of Council discussion on the cemetery by-law.

• Site visit with Master Gardeners at St. Stephen's Cemetery (2072 Buckslide Road)
• Discussion of results from Council discussion re: Cemetery By-law
• Update from Public Works staff
• Landscape design discussion with Master Gardeners
• Adoption of minutes from June 17, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (AH-MV-011/24) from Perrone and Thomson for property at 1051 Nor-Vel Drive on Maple Lake. The applicant seeks to reduce the required side lot line setback from 4.5m to 1.2m to recognize an existing 96 sq ft utility shed. Staff recommend approval, and no objections have been received.

• Minor variance to reduce easterly interior side lot setback from 4.5m to 1.2m for a 96 sq ft utility shed
• Property is zoned Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) and Environmental Protection (EP)
• Staff recommend approval with condition requiring Ontario Land Surveyor confirmation of the 1.2m setback
• No objections received; adjacent property owners submitted letters of support
• Public hearing scheduled for July 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at 1123 North Shore Road

Airport Committee

The agenda for the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meeting on 2024-07-25 contains no substantive items, only boilerplate text from the township's document portal. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on July 18, 2024, includes a public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment (Hayden, AH-ZBA-006/24), a delegation on a proposed road subdivision, and several consent agenda items. Council will consider multiple by-laws, including a revised Dog Control By-law, a municipal pound services agreement with PAWS @ Killara Station, a code of conduct for building officials, and several road/shore road allowance closures. The meeting also includes updates on various committees and projects, and a closed session for legal matters.

• Public hearing for Zoning By-law Amendment AH-ZBA-006/24 (Hayden), Part of Lot 5, Concession 12, McClintock
• Draft Revised Dog Control By-law and By-law to regulate keeping and control of dogs
• Municipal Pound Services Agreement with PAWS @ Killara Station
• By-laws to stop-up, close and convey shore road allowances (Carter, Riggs, Kegel, 2697507 Ontario Inc.)
• Municipal Funding Agreement for Canada Community-Building Funds (Gas Tax) with AMO

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and no meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion, decision, or review.

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and no meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion, decision, or review.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will discuss two minor variance applications for properties in the geographic Township of Stanhope. These applications involve requests for building additions and changes to zoning setbacks.

• Minor Variance AH-MV-009/24: Request to increase maximum gross floor area from 60% to 111% and reduce side lot line setback from 3m to 2.5m at Boshkung Lake
• Minor Variance AH-MV-010/24: Application for relief at Maple Lake (Blanchet)

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and no meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion or decision by the Airport Committee.

Dorset Heritage Museum

The committee is discussing budget concerns regarding roof repairs and the use of the Special Project reserve. Members are also reviewing museum exhibits, advertising costs, and upcoming Heritage Day plans.

• Discussion of roof repair funding and potential impact on the Special Project reserve
• Approval-in-principal for Friends of the DH Museum to fund and build a gazebo/pavilion
• Approximately $1,000 for Hunter’s Bay Radio advertising for the season
• Proposal to investigate a tap device for receiving door donations
• Discussion regarding the cupola of the Frost Centre Tower

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will meet to consider several zoning by-law amendment applications and proposed road allowance closings. The agenda also includes discussions on building by-laws, public works, and a municipal energy management plan.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (Brazel, Wylie, Gilchrist, and McKenzie)
• Proposed road allowance closings in Sherborne, Livingstone, and Stanhope townships
• Agreement with Miller Paving Limited for surface treatment
• Adoption of a Municipal Energy Management Plan
• Little Boshkung Lake Boat Launch deepening discussion

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will discuss the Recreation Plan Matrix and program partner relationships. The meeting also covers preparations for the Dorset Recreation Centre grand opening and upcoming local events.

• Discussion of Recreation Plan Matrix gaps
• Grand Opening of Dorset Recreation Centre and Tapscott Lopes Park
• Oxtongue Canada Day event planning
• July 6, 2024 Fishing Derby
• Development of Program Partner Relationships

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the museum's marketing plan, website revisions, and upcoming 2024 exhibits. Members will also address museum building maintenance and community outreach activities.

• Discussion of a new layout and content plan for the museum portion of the township website
• Construction of a new citron garden and irrigation extension by public works staff
• Commencement of model log chute repairs by a contractor
• Proposed road names for council consideration: Timber Valley Drive, Davies Drive, and Hawk Valley Drive
• Discussion regarding moving portions of the 2023 Stanhope Firefighters’ display to the fire hall

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee is discussing updates to the cemetery by-law and the layout for garden and landscape designs. Members are also reviewing a draft information brochure and receiving updates on the timeline for winter burial services.

• Review of Draft Cemetery By-law
• Discussion of garden and landscape design layout
• Review of draft information brochure
• Update on Fleming Gazebo fundraising
• Discussion of winter burial operationalization timeline

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No items were proposed or discussed in this record.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss several minor variance applications involving property setbacks and building sizes. The meeting includes reviews for residential developments in the Townships of Stanhope and Sherborne.

• Minor variance for a 524 sq ft dwelling at 2196 Big Hawk Lake Road
• Minor variance for a 146 sq ft covered deck addition at Big Hawk Lake
• Minor variance for a shipping container in a front yard
• Minor variance for a gazebo size increase at Oxtongue Lake
• Minor variance applications for properties at Kawagama Lake, Beech Lake, and Halls Lake

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss museum exhibits, advertising, and upcoming projects. The committee recently voted to support a proposal by the Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum to build a 12-foot by 20-foot gazebo/pavilion on the museum lawn.

• Motion to support the construction of a 12 foot by 20 foot gazebo/pavilion
• Requesting tenders for roof repairs
• Donation of $306.00 from Chris Keene
• Heritage Day scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024
• Proposed acquisition of the Frost Centre tower cupola for yard display

Environment and Stewardship Committee

The Environment and Stewardship Committee will review workplan items including organic waste diversion and housing. The meeting also addresses potential public consultation regarding fireworks regulations.

• Consultation on potential fireworks by-law restrictions
• Review of organic waste diversion and hazardous waste ideas
• Discussion on housing and sustainable development
• Review of the Algonquin Highlands Strategic Plan
• Review of Community Centre Rental Policy

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will review waste management agreements and lighting considerations for Dorset Tower. The meeting also includes updates on recreation, public works, and committee reports.

• Agreement renewal for ReCollect Waste Wizard web and mobile application
• Construction and demolition waste hauling contract with York1 Rosewarne Transfer Ltd.
• Dorset Tower lighting considerations
• Review of Committee of Adjustment member remuneration
• Vehicle replacement discussion

Recreation Committee

The committee is reviewing the Recreation Plan Matrix and developing relationships with program partners. Members are also planning the grand opening for the Dorset Rec Centre and Tapscott Lopes Park scheduled for July 27, 2024.

• Grand opening of Dorset Rec Centre and Tapscott Lopes Park on July 27, 2024
• Approval of $95.00 Gentle Restorative Yoga program at Stanhope Community Centre
• Approval of $200.00 from the Oxtongue Lake Canada Day budget for flowers
• Cancellation of the Oxtongue Lake Community Yard sale previously set for May 11, 2024
• Discussion of upcoming Canada Day and July 6 Fishing Derby events

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee will discuss updates from Council and staff regarding the gazebo project. Members will also review the burial site timeline and discuss garden landscape design and communication strategies.

• Gazebo project estimated cost of $23,000
• Municipal budget allocation of $10,000 for gazebo
• Review of burial site timeline
• Discussion of garden and landscape design
• Information brochure and communication strategy discussion

Regular Council

The Council will review a draft Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law and a single-tier waste management service delivery report. Discussions also include the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation and airport operational reviews.

• Draft Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) By-law
• Line Fences Act Proposed Exemption By-law
• Kawagama Lake Russell Landing Retaining Wall rehabilitation questionnaire
• Single-tier Waste Management Service Delivery Review Final Report
• Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation project update

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No items were proposed or discussed in this record.

Dorset Heritage Museum

The committee will discuss the 2024 budget, museum exhibits, and various upcoming projects. The meeting also includes reviewing previous minutes and addressing administrative items like volunteer paperwork.

• Discussion of 2024 budget
• Review of museum exhibits (inside and outside)
• Discussion of Dorset Snowball and Memory Wall
• Review of completed volunteer paperwork

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No items were proposed or discussed in this record.

Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss a new communication strategy with the Communications Coordinator. Members will also review the Recreation Plan Matrix and discuss the Dorset Snowball debrief.

• Review of communication strategy and protocols
• Discussion of Recreation Plan Matrix and program partner relationships
• Dorset Snowball debrief
• Grand Opening of Dorset Rec Centre and Tapscott Lopes Park
• Enhanced Partnership Application review and approval

Environment and Stewardship Committee

The Environment and Stewardship Committee is reviewing its 2024 workplan and discussing strategic environmental goals. Topics include organic waste diversion, sustainable housing development, and alignment with the new Corporate Strategic Plan.

• Fireworks By-Law consultation
• Organic waste diversion workplan review
• Housing and sustainable development discussion
• Review of Algonquin Highlands Strategic Plan
• Public education content review

Regular Council

The Township Council will consider a by-law to authorize 2024 taxation rates and discuss the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax. The meeting also includes discussions on road allowance closings and various municipal reports.

• By-law to authorize 2024 Rates of Taxation
• Discussion on Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) implementation
• Proposed shore road allowance closing at McFadden Lake
• Proposed shore road allowance closing at Livingstone Lake
• Proposed severances at Boshkung Lake and Township of Sherborne

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No items were proposed or discussed in this record.

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee will review financial reports and discuss the 2024 marketing plan and museum exhibits. The meeting also includes discussions regarding museum websites, heritage gardens, and building repairs.

• Discussion of 2024 museum marketing plan and social media efforts
• Review of museum website update mockups
• Discussion of 2024 museum exhibits
• Discussion of museum building repairs and maintenance
• Road naming request for Subdivision No. 46-T-91001

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications regarding shoreline setbacks and structure sizes. The meeting includes discussions on proposed decks and gazebos near water bodies like Oxtongue Lake and Halls Lake.

• Minor Variance AH-MV-003/24: Proposed 146 sq ft covered deck at Halls Lake with a 7.9m setback from the high water mark
• Minor Variance AH-MV-004/24: Application for Part of Lot 29, Concession 4, geographic Township of Stanhope
• Minor Variance AH-MV-023/23: Proposed 13.3 sq m gazebo at Oxtongue Lake (deferred pending professional plans)
• Minor Variance AH-MV-001/24: Approved 5256 sq ft detached garage for Fletcher at Kawagama Lake

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and no meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion or decision by the Airport Committee.

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will consider several planning items, including a proposed severance at Maple Lake United Church and a shore road allowance closing at Tock Lake. The meeting also includes discussions on a battery collection services agreement and updates on the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation.

• Proposed severance: Part of Lot 31, Concession 5, Maple Lake United Church
• Proposed shore road allowance closing: Part of Lot 3, Concession 2, Tock Lake
• Battery collection services agreement with Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd.
• Dorset Recreation Centre Rehabilitation Project update
• Road name request for Subdivision No. 46-T-91001, Kennisis River

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee is reviewing progress on the St. Stephen’s green burial section. Discussions include gazebo design processes with Fleming College, potential grant applications, and the status of the municipal cemetery by-law.

• Gazebo project with a $10,000 budgetary limit
• Proposed $5,000 LIP grant application to HCDC
• Earmarked $4,000 for plot layout operationalization
• Review of Cemetery By-law 2022-68
• Discussion on winter burial timelines and BAO approval

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including the budget, exhibit updates, volunteer paperwork, and donations. The agenda includes several housekeeping items and reports on recent events. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Budget discussion
• Workroom wall update
• Exhibits – outside and inside
• Advertising
• Donations

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will meet to adopt the 2024 budget, including a proposed tax levy of $6,695,362.00. The meeting also includes decisions on multiple zoning by-law amendments and the adoption of a new Corporate Strategic Plan.

• Adoption of 2024 budget and $6,695,362.00 tax levy
• Four zoning by-law amendment applications (Cannarozzi, Godfroy, Grytsenko, and Parish)
• Adoption of the 2024-2028 Corporate Strategic Plan
• Contract extension for waste management site maintenance services
• Appointment of a By-law Enforcement Officer for Haliburton Highlands Water Trails

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is reviewing the municipal recreation plan, including a matrix of current activities and potential partner relationships. Members are also discussing upcoming events such as Canada Day in Oxtongue and the grand opening of the Dorset Recreation Centre.

• Discussion of the Recreation Plan matrix and partner relationships
• $5,000.00 allocated for the Dorset Recreation Centre and Tapscott Lopes Park grand opening
• Planning for Canada Day celebrations in Oxtongue
• Review of the committee's Terms of Reference
• Discussion regarding the recruitment of swim instructors

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The committee will discuss the 2024 museum marketing plan, website needs, and upcoming exhibits. Members will also address museum building repairs, maintenance, and collections.

• Discussion of 2024 Museum Exhibits
• Discussion of Museum Marketing Plan
• Discussion of Museum Building Repairs and Maintenance
• Discussion of Museum Collections
• Discussion of 'Bring an Ancestor Day' community outreach

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No items were proposed or discussed in this record.

Regular Council

The Council will review the second draft of the 2024 budget and discuss affordable housing options. The meeting includes several by-law considerations regarding short-term rentals, open-air burning, and waste management contracts.

• 2024 Budget - Second Draft
• Short-Term Rental By-law
• Open Air Burning By-Law
• Waste Connections Canada Contract Extension Agreement
• Lighting materials services agreement with Product Care Association of Canada

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee is reviewing updates regarding winter burial steps, a cemetery bylaw review, and communication strategies. The committee is also discussing the development of a gazebo at St. Stephens and potential site plan changes.

• Proposed $10,000 budget limit for a 150 sq. ft. gazebo at St. Stephens
• Recommendation for a minor variance to reduce cemetery setbacks
• Request to establish a Green Burial section on the township website
• Discussion of a draft cemetery bylaw for Council review
• Planned development of an educational brochure and communication strategy

Dorset Heritage Museum

The committee will discuss the museum budget, volunteer paperwork, and various exhibits. The meeting also covers upcoming community events and museum maintenance updates.

• Review of the current budget
• Discussion of volunteer paperwork and police checks
• Updates on museum exhibits and shadow box purchases
• Planning for Heritage Day on June 29
• Discussion regarding a water leak in the museum

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss two minor variance applications regarding property lot coverage and height. One application involves a proposed 5,256 sq ft detached garage at Kawagama Lake, while another concerns a 2,626.5 sq ft two-storey dwelling at Boshkung Lake.

• Minor Variance AH-MV-001/24: Increase accessory structure lot coverage from 5% to 6.14% for a 5,256 sq ft garage at 1061 Kog Bay Drive
• Minor Variance AH-MV-023/23: Application regarding Part of Lot 7, Concession 12, Oxtongue Lake (Zhang)
• Previous Decision: Approval of AH-MV-024/23 for a 2,626.5 sq ft dwelling at Boshkung Lake with specific shoreline and sewage conditions

Special Meeting

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is reviewing the first draft of the 2024 budget. The proposal includes an 8.60% levy increase, totaling $538,634.00, to cover rising costs and new staff positions.

• Proposed 7.40% municipal tax rate increase
• Estimated $1.3 million for Dorset Recreation Centre upgrades
• Approval of new By-law Officer and Planning/Building Assistant positions
• Estimated $162,000.00 for new staff wages and benefits
• Planned road construction on McPhail Road and Shangri La Road

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include an agenda or meeting details. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

Special Meeting

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is reviewing the first draft of its 2024 budget. The proposal includes an 8.60% levy increase, totaling $538,634.00, to cover rising costs and new projects. The budget outlines funding for infrastructure, staff, and various community facilities.

• Proposed 8.60% municipal levy increase ($538,634.00)
• Estimated 7.40% municipal tax rate increase
• Estimated $1.3 million for Dorset Recreation Centre upgrades
• Approval of new By-law Officer and Planning/Building Assistant positions
• Funding for road construction on McPhail Road and Shangri La Road

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is reviewing the first draft of a Recreation Matrix and discussing communication strategies. The meeting also includes a review of the February 2024 Snow Ball and results from a line dancing survey.

• Presentation of the first draft of the Recreation Matrix
• Review of the February 2024 Snow Ball
• Review of Line Dancing Survey Results
• Annual review of the Committee Terms of Reference
• Budget report by Chris Card

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The committee will discuss the 2024 budget and the museum marketing plan. Members will also discuss museum collections.

• Budget 2024 discussion
• Museum Marketing Plan discussion
• Museum Collections discussion

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will meet to discuss several regulatory updates and service proposals. Key discussions include draft by-laws for signs and dog control, as well as a proposal for municipal dog pound services.

• Draft Sign By-law
• Draft Dog Control By-law
• Municipal Dog Pound Services proposal
• Hawk Lakes Area Waste Management stationary vehicle service proposal
• Proposed shore road allowance closing at Tock Lake

Regular Council

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will meet to discuss several administrative and planning items. Key topics include a new hauled sewage by-law, updates on the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation, and proposed shore road allowance closings.

• Hauled Sewage By-law for McClintock Lagoon
• Dorset Recreation Centre Rehabilitation Project update
• Proposed shore road allowance closing at Maple Lake (Lot 27, Concession 6)
• Proposed shore road allowance closing at Beech Lake (Lot 17, Concession 4)
• Health and Safety Policy for the Township

Airport Committee

The provided document contains only portal login information and no meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

Dorset Heritage Museum

The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee will discuss the budget, upcoming community events, and exhibit maintenance. The meeting also includes reviewing previous minutes and addressing paperwork assistance for volunteers.

• Review of November 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of budget and exhibit lighting pricing
• Volunteer Paperwork Assistance Event on March 14, 2024
• Dorset Snowball event on February 17, 2024
• Recent donations totaling $15,500 from Lawrason Foundation and Lynda Booker

Environment and Stewardship Committee

The Environment & Stewardship Committee is reviewing its 2024 workplan and discussing a potential review of the fireworks by-law. The committee is also addressing business arising from previous discussions regarding climate strategies and organic waste.

• Recommendation to review the fireworks by-law to consider simplifying it or a complete ban
• Proposed 2024 workplan focusing on organic waste, affordable housing, and public education
• Continuation of the yearly budget of $2,500
• Review of overlap between Committee and County of Haliburton Climate Strategies

Green Burial Advisory Committee

The Green Burial Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss winter burial operations and the development of an educational brochure. The committee will also receive staff updates regarding a draft BAO bylaw and discuss future work plans.

• Discussion of winter burial operational options
• Development of a Green Burial Education Brochure
• Update on draft BAO bylaw for Council consideration
• Discussion of layout options for burial plots

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to demolish an existing 1,427 sq ft home to build a 2,626.5 sq ft two-storey dwelling. The applicant seeks relief regarding maximum gross floor area and maximum height permitted under the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law. The proposed site is located at 1006 Rintoul Lane on Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 3.

• Minor Variance AH-MV-024/23: Increase gross floor area from 40% to 84% for a 2,626.5 sq ft dwelling
• Minor Variance AH-MV-024/23: Increase maximum height from 40% to 72% for a 2,626.5 sq ft dwelling
• Public hearing for 1006 Rintoul Lane, Boshkung Lake
• Review of previous meeting minutes from December 8, 2023

Regular Council

The Council will review several planning applications, including a zoning amendment for Maple Lake United Church. The meeting also includes discussions on land acquisition for Dorset Pavilion Park and updates on the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for Maple Lake United Church (AH-ZBA-014/23)
• Proposed land acquisition for Dorset Pavilion Park (Closed Session)
• EV Charging Stations funding opportunity for Dorset Recreation Centre
• Grader purchase and Airport design cost planning
• By-law to authorize borrowing of money for current expenditures

Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee

The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee will meet to discuss a new marketing plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion of Museum Marketing Plan
• Approval of December 18, 2023, meeting minutes