Deseronto public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council will review a budget-to-actuals variance report and staff reports from the CAO, Public Works Manager, and Fire Chief. The meeting includes a decision on By-law 35-21 regarding an agreement with the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB).
- By-law 35-21: Execution of an Agreement with the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB)
- Budget to Actuals variance report as of April 23, 2021
- Fire Chief update on fireworks
- Review of Building Inspection Services Board and By-law Enforcement Services Board minutes
- Closed session to discuss personal matters and potential litigation
Special Council Meeting
Council is meeting to discuss the proposed 2021 budget, which includes a 1.99% Town tax rate increase. The body will also consider a proactive approach to by-law enforcement for yard clean-up and a scheduled clean-up day.
- Proposed 2021 budget levy increase of $36,693.00 over 2020
- Proposed yard clean-up day scheduled for May 15, 2021
- Proposal to allow by-law officer to proactively patrol for yard clean-up issues
- Annual repayment limit for long term debt set at $550,202
- Proposed capital projects including a new fire truck, new backhoe, and Thomas Street resurfacing
Regular Council
Council is meeting to discuss a water financial plan and rate study. The body will also consider reports on a service delivery review RFP, committee terms of reference, and a managed services agreement for IT with the County of Hastings.
- Presentation of the Water Financial Plan and Rate Study by Watson and Associates
- RFP for Service Delivery Review
- Managed Services Agreement for IT Services with the County of Hastings
- Terms of reference for Planning & Development, Finance & Administration, and Revitalization Tourism Recreation & Culture committees
- Deputy Treasurer's report regarding LAS Municipal Group Buying Program
Special Council Meeting
Council is reviewing the 2021 Proposed Budget, which includes updated figures for recreation and health and safety. The body is also discussing a Federation of Canadian Municipalities Asset Management Grant application.
- Proposed 2021 budget updates: $25,000 for Recreation and $6,500 for H&S Consultant
- New budget additions: $9,000 for Covid-19 funding and $15,000 for office help
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities Asset Management Grant application
- Proposed 2021 Town Residential Tax Rate of 0.01293385
- By-law 28-21 to confirm proceedings of Council
Regular Council
The Council will review staff reports regarding modernization funding, arena staffing, and a service delivery review. The meeting also includes discussions on transit through United Way and Safe Restart agreements.
- By-law 23-21: United Way Funding Agreement for Transit
- By-law 24-21: Safe Restart Transfer payment Agreement Transit
- By-law 25-21: By-law Enforcement Service Board Agreement
- Schedule of Accounts 5-2021: $301,369.53
- CAO Report: Modernization Funding and Service-Delivery-Review-RFP
Special Council Meeting
Council is reviewing a proposed water and sewer budget and a debt schedule for water meters. The body is also discussing a funding request for a new fire apparatus and potential spring/summer rentals for the Community Centre.
- Proposed $450,000 capital expenditure for a new fire apparatus to replace a 1993 Fort Garry Pumper/Tanker
- Proposed Water and Sewer Budget with total revenue accounts of $1,258,500 and total expense accounts of $1,012,650
- Proposed $375,000 amortizing debenture for water meters with a 10-year term at 1.60% interest
- Rental request from Softball Napanee for indoor training at the Community Centre
- Potential Community Centre rentals including Napanee Express Baseball ($75/hr) and Minor Lacrosse ($60/hr)
Regular Council
Council will discuss a proposed Enbridge franchise agreement and review several new by-laws. The meeting includes decisions on animal control agreements and a sidewalk snow clearing policy.
- Proposed Enbridge Franchise Agreement (1st and 2nd reading)
- By-law 19-21: Building By-law
- By-law 20-21: Sidewalk Snow Clearing Policy
- By-law 3-21: Pound services agreement with Napanee
- By-law 18-21: Agreement with Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement
Special Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to discuss the proposed 2021 budget, including tax rates and assessments. The agenda also includes reviews of planning services rates, recreation budgeting, and fire department apparatus replacement.
- Proposed 2021 Town Residential Tax Rate of 0.01293373
- Proposed 2021 Operating Budget with a total surplus/deficit of -1,463,791.00
- Fire Department apparatus replacement proposal and $450,000 borrowing for equipment
- Proposed debt schedules for a backhoe, fire truck, and roads garage
- Planning Services rates review
Regular Council
Council met to review the 2021 Draft Budget and discuss modernization funding for service delivery. Additionally, a new septage receiving rate was authorized for water and wastewater operations.
- Authorized a new septage receiving rate of $35.00 per cubic metre
- Received the 2021 Draft Budget
- Directed CAO to investigate modernization funding for service delivery review
- Deferred the Reserves and Reserve Funds report to a future meeting
Special Council Meeting
Council is meeting to review the 2021 draft budget and potential transfers for reserve funds. The body will also consider a rate increase for septage receiving and discuss provincial funding for municipal modernization.
- Proposed increase of septage receiving rates from $27.50 to $30.00 starting June 2021
- Request to move $5,000 in unspent 2020 fire department roof funds to reserves
- Discussion of $353,921.80 unfunded capital balance for the water plant
- Review of Municipal Modernization Program funding for service delivery reviews
- Review of 2021 Draft Budget
Public - Statutory Planning Meeting
The Town of Deseronto is holding a statutory planning meeting to hear public comments on a zoning by-law amendment. The proposal seeks to rezone land on Green Street to allow for a 10-unit rental apartment building.
- Zoning By-law amendment ZBA 02-2020 for Plan 243, Blk K, Lots 41, 44 and 49 (Green Street)
- Proposal to change zoning from Residential Type 1 (R1-h) to site-specific Residential Type 3 (R3-xx)
- Request for a 6-metre parking aisle width to allow for a 7.5-metre front yard setback
- Proposed construction of a 1.5-storey, 10-unit rental apartment dwelling house
- Application fee of $600.00
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing various staff reports including a Roads Needs Study and updated pandemic protocols for staff. The agenda also includes several proposed by-laws regarding municipal agreements and a zoning amendment for Green St.
- By-Law 14-21: Amendment to Zoning By-law 13-93 for Green St.
- By-Law 03-21: Agreement with Greater Napanee for pound services
- By-Law 10-21: Agreement for the Gas Tax program
- By-Law 11-21: Emergency response agreement with Hastings County
- Staff Report: Deseronto - Roads Needs Study
Special Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing preliminary operating budgets and a CAO report. Discussions include budget and planning items such as corporate strategic planning and development.
- Preliminary Operating Budgets discussion
- CAO Report January 20, 2021
- Corporate Strategic Plan and Development
Public Planning Meeting
The Town of Deseronto is holding a statutory public meeting to hear comments regarding application ZBA 02-2020. The proposal seeks to amend Zoning By-law 13-93 to permit a 1.5-storey, 10-unit rental apartment building on vacant land located at the south side of North Street and west side of Green Street.
- Zoning By-law amendment ZBA 02-2020 for a 10-unit rental apartment
- Proposed building dimensions of 16.3m x 29.8m with a 480 sq.m footprint
- Public opposition letter from Steve Kinney regarding 222 Brant
- Public letter from Tracey Trites regarding Green Street
- By-law 01-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council
Regular Council
The Council is meeting to discuss several new agreements, including pound services and transit cleaning. The body will also consider a by-law for an interim tax levy and a by-law to authorize municipal borrowing.
- By-law 05-21 to provide for an interim Tax Levy
- By-law 06-21 to authorize the municipality to borrow money
- By-law 03-21 for pound services agreement with Greater Napanee
- By-law 04-21 for Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning transfer agreement
- By-law 02-21 to enter into an agreement with LAS