Dysart et al public meetings in 2022
51 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several by-laws regarding emergency management, bridge weight limits, and vehicle removal. The meeting also includes discussions on building fee changes, septic inspection programs, and various land severance proposals.
- By-Law 2022-112: Adoption of an Emergency Management Program and Response Plan
- By-Law 2022-111: Bridge Weight By-Law
- Proposed changes to Building By-law and administration fees
- Severance proposal for 2572 Soyers Lake Road (Lands of Blair)
- Severance proposal for 0 West Settlement Road (Lands of Clark)
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al is presenting the first draft of its 2023 budget for review. The presentation includes proposed tax rate increases, capital expenditure plans, and departmental funding estimates.
- Proposed 8.90% increase on municipal tax levy for 2023
- Proposed residential tax rate of $336.35 per $100,000 assessment
- Proposed total capital expenditures of $5,283,813
- Proposed 2023 budget debt repayment of $696,225
- Anticipated 2022 landfill contract services deficit of $400,000
Regular Council
The Council will review several applications to purchase road and shore allowances and consider multiple severance proposals. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding giant hogweed treatment and updates on emergency management.
- Severance proposals for 2572, 2577, and 0 West Settlement Road
- By-law 2022-103 regarding Bridge Weight
- By-law 2022-104 to purchase part of an original road allowance in Dudley
- By-law 2022-105 and 106 regarding road closing and shore road allowance purchase in Havelock
- Three open house sessions regarding telecommunications towers
Inaugural Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al held its inaugural meeting of Council via Zoom. The meeting included oaths of office and the introduction of the Mayor and Council. By-Law 2022-102 was presented to confirm all actions, motions, and resolutions taken during the session.
- Oaths of Office for Council members
- By-Law 2022-102 to confirm inaugural meeting proceedings
Cultural Resources Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 budget and provide updates on various cultural initiatives. Discussion items include the Sam Slick Park project, A.J. LaRue Arena murals, and potential projects for the upcoming year.
- 2023 Budget discussion
- Sam Slick Park project update
- A.J. LaRue Arena murals update
- HSAD Dry Stone Project update
- Discussion of possible 2023 committee projects
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The committee is reviewing updates on the Nordic Ski Garage and HSAD residence projects. Members will also discuss the stewardship plan, work plans for park improvements, and the 2023 budget.
- Update on the New Nordic Ski Garage
- Update on the New HSAD Residence
- Discussion of new sign kiosk and trail work
- 2023 Budget discussion
- Museum programming and operations update
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications regarding lot coverage and water setbacks. The meeting includes staff reports for proposed construction on properties in the Township of Harburn.
- D13-MV-2022-018: Variance for 1162 Dignan Road to permit 18.4% lot coverage instead of 15%
- D13-MV-2022-019: Variance for 1021 Logan Dr to permit a 7.3 metre water setback for a shed/pump house instead of 20 metres
- D13-MV-2022-021: File for Lands of Shields at 1021 Canyon Road
- D13-MV-2022-018: Proposed 1392 square foot dwelling, sunroom, and deck for Janice Culp
Regular Council
The Council met to review various municipal matters including land sales, subdivision agreements, and by-law amendments. Key discussions included a legal opinion regarding the County of Haliburton's Shoreline Preservation By-law and an affordable housing development proposal.
- Zoning amendment for Sir Sam’s Ski Area Ltd. to add an observation tower
- Letter of Intent with Places for People for affordable housing development
- Subdivision agreement for Gonnsen lands (Drag Lake)
- By-law 2022-100 regarding fire protection agreements with Algonquin Highlands
- By-law 2022-99 regarding winter maintenance services with the County of Haliburton
Sign and Property Standards Committee
The Committee will consider a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 to install a flashing electronic sign at 719 Mountain Street. They will also receive an update regarding the Wigamog property compliance and demolition status.
- Haliburton Legion sign by-law relief request for an electronic sign
- Wigamog property standards update regarding 1701 and 1741 Wigamog Road
- Status of 37 demolition permits issued pending payment for Wigamog property
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al is considering an application from Harburn Holdings Ltd. to re-designate and rezone land on Peninsula Road. The proposal seeks to create four lots, with three intended for residential use and one for mixed residential and commercial use.
- Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Peninsula Road (Roll No. 011-000-61400)
- Proposed creation of four lots: three residential and one mixed-use residential/commercial
- Severance application pre-consultation for Harburn Holdings Ltd.
- Proposed zoning changes from Rural Type 1 and Environmental Protection to various Residential and Highway Commercial zones
Regular Council
The Council will consider several land-use matters, including a zoning amendment for Sir Sam's Ski Area Ltd. and a subdivision agreement for the Lands of Gonnsen at Drag Lake. The meeting also includes discussions on a shoreline preservation by-law and various land disposition requests.
- Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-ZB-2022-011) for Sir Sam's Ski Area Ltd.
- Subdivision Agreement (46T-12001) for Lands of Gonnsen (Drag Lake)
- By-law 2022-92 to authorize the sale of land to Places for People Haliburton Highlands Inc.
- Public hearing regarding Shoreline Preservation By-Law 4123
- Request from Pefferlaw Creek Farms to plow part of Kennaway Road
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an economic development update and a proposal for a county-wide wayfinding signage program. The meeting also includes reports on fire department activity, building permits, and municipal finances.
- Economic Development & Tourism update from Scott Ovell
- Proposal for a County Wide Community Wayfinding Strategy
- Fire Department August 2022 report (41 total calls)
- August 2022 Building Permit Activity Report
- August 2022 Cheque Summary
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee will discuss preliminary plans for the 2023 budget. The meeting includes updates on the HSAD Dry Stone Project, Sam Slick Park, and A.J. LaRue Arena murals.
- Preliminary discussion of the 2023 Budget
- Update on the HSAD Dry Stone Project
- Update on Sam Slick Park
- Update on A.J. LaRue Arena Murals
- Cultural Managers' Meeting update
Regular Council
The Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for the Lands of Kirby. The agenda also includes discussions on a proposed Rogers telecommunications tower on Minnicock Lake Road and several site plan applications.
- Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment (File D14-ZB-2022-005) for Lands of Kirby
- Delegation: Rogers Communications Inc. regarding proposed tower on Minnicock Lake Road
- Site Plan Agreement update for Sunray Group at 10 Hops Drive
- Site Plan Amendment application for Nomi Resort at 4727 Elephant Lake Road
- Applications to close, convey, or purchase various Shore Road Allowances
CANCELLED - Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The scheduled meeting for the Glebe Park and Museum Committee on August 11, 2022, was cancelled. The provided document contains the agenda for that cancelled meeting and the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 14, 2022.
- Support for updated HSAD residence site plan
- Proposal for a new accordion-style information kiosk
- Support for a new beginners' mountain bike trail
- Support for Regional Tourism Relief Fund application
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to discuss and decide on multiple minor variance requests for residential developments. Decisions included granting some setbacks, denying others, and deferring several files for further consideration.
- Denied variances for Lands of Greenhow (1595 Tattersal Road) regarding lot line setbacks and eaves
- Deferred variances for Lands of Nottingham (1052 Michael Road) regarding water and deck setbacks
- Deferred variances for Lands of Evans (6918 Haliburton Lake Road) regarding water and lot line setbacks
- Granted garage street setback variance for Lands of Balon (1035 Mink Road)
- Granted multiple setback variances for Lands of Jones and Bennett-Jones (1229 Coleman Lake Road)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a briefing from the Haliburton County Public Library regarding their 2022 annual report and recent activities. The presentation covers library modernization, staffing changes, and new digital services.
- Haliburton County Public Library 2022 Annual Report presentation
- Update on FoodCycler Pilot Project
- Update on Textile Waste Diversion
- Request for Proposals for Single-Tier Waste Management Service Delivery Plan review
- Ontario Regulation 391/21 Blue Box update
Sign and Property Standards Committee
The Sign and Property Standards Committee meets August 4, 2022 to consider an appeal by Akash (Shawn) Aurora of Property Standards Order P08PS2022-002, issued June 8, 2022 for 1701 and 1741 Wigamog Road. The order requires repairs and boarding up of the vacant Wigamog Inn property by July 29, 2022. Staff report that the appeal deadline was June 27, 2022, so the appeal was submitted late. The committee may confirm, modify, or rescind the order.
- Wigamog Property Standards Appeal for 1701 and 1741 Wigamog Road (Order P08PS2022-002)
- Order issued June 8, 2022 under Property Standards By-law 2014-29, compliance deadline July 29, 2022
- Appeal deadline was June 27, 2022; notice of appeal received July 21 and fee July 29
- Staff cite possible court costs if the committee proceeds to court
- Committee also to adopt minutes of its March 24, 2022 meeting
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al Council meets on July 26, 2022, with a 9:00 am strategic plan presentation by StrategyCorp, a 9:45 am public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for the Lands of Pollard on Kawagama Lake, and delegations on short-term rental accommodation and a Rogers tower proposal. Council will also consider reports on fire, public works tenders, parks, finance, and planning matters, including a petition opposing Harburn Holdings official plan and zoning amendments and a request for paper ballot voting. A closed session at 1:00 pm will discuss a property standards file involving personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Public meeting on Draft By-law 2022-77, Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-ZB-2022-008 for Lands of Pollard (Kawagama Lake), 22353 Kawagama - East River
- Delegation from Jason Ferrigan and Tori Ruck of J.L. Richards & Associates on County of Haliburton Short Term Rental Accommodation Review
- Delegation from Michael Butz on Rogers Tower Proposal, with letters from Michael Butz and Liz Laidlaw
- By-Law 2022-76 to authorize sale of land to GJ Burtch Construction Enterprises Ltd. (Industrial Park on Mallard Road)
- Petition from Friends of Grass Lake opposing Harburn Holdings Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets July 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. electronically to adopt June 8, 2022 minutes and hold public hearings on seven minor variance files. The files concern properties on Drag Lake, Benoir Lake, Haliburton Lake, Long Lake, Coleman Lake and in Harcourt, covering setbacks, lot coverage and accessory buildings. The agenda includes staff reports with recommendations marked "granted/deferred/denied," meaning no decisions are final until the Committee votes.
- D13-MV-2021-029 Greenhow, 1595 Tattersal Road, Drag Lake: four variances to legalize dwelling, eaves, deck and shed setbacks; staff note the shed was removed and the variance is no longer required
- D13-MV-2022-009 Lands of Nottingham, 1052 Michael Road, Benoir Lake: water setback and deck encroachment variances
- D13-MV-2020-007 Lands of Evans, 6918 Haliburton Lake Road, Haliburton Lake: seven setback variances for dwelling, sheds, deck and hot tub
- D13-MV-2022-008 Lands of Balon, 1035 Mink Road, Long Lake: garage street setback variance
- D13-MV-2022-014 Lands of Jones and Bennett-Jones, 1229 Coleman Lake Road, Coleman Lake; D13-MV-2022-010 Lands of Beavis, Township of Harcourt; D13-MV-2022-015 Lands of Price, 1783 Burlywood Trail, Haliburton Lake
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al Regular Council meets June 28, 2022 to consider a zoning by-law amendment for the Lands of Pollard on Kawagama Lake, multiple applications to purchase shore road allowances, and various by-laws and administrative items. A public meeting will be held on the Pollard zoning amendment, and a delegation from a Harmony Road resident will address road sweeping. Council will also discuss a closed session on personal matters, a proposed land disposition in the Industrial Park, and legal advice on unopened road allowances.
- Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-ZB-2022-008 for Lands of Pollard (Kawagama Lake), 22353 Kawagama - East River
- By-law 2022-62 to close and convey shore road allowance in front of Part Lot 4, Concession 9, Drag Lake (Smith and Krempulec)
- Applications to purchase shore road allowances on Haliburton Lake (Boulay), Grass Lake (Levie and Levie), Redstone Lake (Marinescu and Jones), and Grace Lake (Basque)
- By-Law 2022-71 to regulate speed on Bitter Lake Road
- By-Law 2022-73 to establish a Reserves and Reserve Fund Policy
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee meets to review its April 28, 2022 minutes and receive updates on cultural projects. Agenda items include a delegation from Gail Woodard of Haliburton School of Art + Design on a proposed new dry stone construction design, an update on the arena mural, and a report on the June 14 educational session for Council about Sam Slick Park. The committee will also discuss plaque updates, the Dysart Culture Facebook page, directional signage recommendations to Council, recruitment of a new community representative, and a financial report.
- Delegation: Gail Woodard of Haliburton School of Art + Design on proposed new dry stone construction design proposal
- Arena mural update
- Sam Slick Park and the June 14 educational session for Committee of the Whole, including a new recommendation for the park
- Directional signage update regarding recommendations made to Council
- Recruitment of a new business community representative
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meets June 14, 2022 to review a Muskoka Watershed Council update, a fire department report, and public works items including pre-approval to buy one one-ton pickup for 2023 and two tandem axle plow trucks for 2024, a draft speed by-law for Bitter Lake Road, rising diesel fuel costs, and landfill video surveillance. Parks, building, and finance reports are also on the agenda, and a 12:30 pm closed session will cover place-name history and a proposed landfill buffer land acquisition in Guilford.
- Request for pre-approval to purchase one new one-ton pickup truck for delivery in 2023
- Request for pre-approval to purchase two tandem axle trucks with snow plow equipment for delivery in 2024
- Draft speed by-law for Bitter Lake Road
- Report on rising cost of diesel fuel
- Video surveillance at Kennisis Lake Landfill and West Guilford Landfill
CANCELLED - Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Municipality of Dysart et al cancelled the Glebe Park and Museum Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM. The posted agenda lists only procedural and standing items, including adoption of minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting, updates on the HSAD residence, a Nordic ski garage and an information kiosk, plus a museum report and the 2022-04 Glebe revenue and expenditure report. No decisions or outcomes from this cancelled meeting are recorded in the supplied document.
- Meeting cancelled; no business was conducted
- Agenda included adoption of minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting
- Agenda listed updates on the HSAD residence, new Nordic Ski Garage and proposed new Information Kiosk
- Agenda included the Haliburton Highlands Museum Report - April 2022
- Agenda included the 2022-04 Glebe Revenue and Expenditure Report
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets June 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. electronically to adopt May 11 minutes and hold public hearings on seven minor variance files. The files concern properties on Long Lake, Little Kennisis Lake, Haliburton Lake, Benoir Lake and in Guilford, covering setbacks, accessory buildings, dwelling size and water setbacks. The May 11 minutes show one variance granted (Farr), one deferred for improper notice (Poirier) and one granted (Trigila).
- D13-MV-2021-027 — Lands of Holmes and Horton-Holmes, 1085 Cascade Trail, Long Lake: three variances requested to permit 3 accessory buildings, a shed water setback of 10.66 m (35 ft) vs required 20 m (65.62 ft), and a private cabin height increase of 0.56 m (1.83 ft)
- D13-MV-2022-001 — Lands of Mills, 1003 Calgary Drive, Little Kennisis Lake
- D13-MV-2022-005 — Lands of Poirier, 1092 Long Lake Road, Long Lake; agent Jim Pitre; deferred May 11 for improper notice
- D13-MV-2020-007 — Lands of Evans, 6918 Haliburton Lake Road, Haliburton Lake
- D13-MV-2022-008 — Lands of Balon, 1035 Mink Road, Long Lake; D13-MV-2022-009 — Lands of Nottingham, 1052 Michael Road, Benoir Lake; D13-MV-2022-012 — Lands of Rose, 1583 Misty Knoll Trail, Guilford
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds its regular council meeting on May 24, 2022, via Zoom. Council will receive the 2021 audited financial statements from Grant Thornton LLP and hold public meetings on three draft zoning by-law amendments. It will also consider by-laws on a sewage system maintenance inspection program, building inspector appointments, a site plan control by-law, and a fees and charges by-law. A closed session will address a proposed land disposition in the Township of Dudley and potential litigation.
- 2021 audited financial statements presented by Thomas Turnball, Grant Thornton LLP
- Public meeting on zoning amendments for Lands of Humphrey (Lot 25, Concession 4), Lands of Holmes (Part Lots 4 and 5 Concession 1, Lot 78, Plan 589), and Lands of Kirby (Part Lot 25, Concession 8, Part 1 Plan 19R-5745)
- By-law 2022-53 to implement a Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program
- By-law 2022-63 Site Plan Control By-law to implement Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022)
- By-law 2022-64 Fees and Charges By-law
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al held a special Council meeting on May 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Zoom videoconferencing. The main item was a strategic planning workshop led by John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp. Council also passed By-Law 2022-51, a routine confirming by-law adopting the actions taken at the meeting. The agenda does not list any specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts beyond that confirming by-law.
- Strategic planning workshop presented by John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp
- By-Law 2022-51 — confirming by-law adopting the proceedings of the May 17, 2022 special meeting
- Meeting held electronically under Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Signed by Mayor Andrea Roberts and Clerk Mallory Bishop
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets May 11, 2022 to hold public hearings and decide three minor variance applications on waterfront properties in the Township of Harburn, Dudley and Havelock. Files concern a garage setback on Percy Lake (Lands of Farr), a property on Long Lake Road (Lands of Poirier), and a property on Watts Road at Little Kennisis Lake (Lands of Trigila). The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 13, 2022 meeting.
- D13-MV-2022-004: Lands of Farr, 1016 Bernies Road, Percy Lake, Township of Harburn — requested decrease to Section 5.2 to permit a garage rear lot line setback of 0.16 metres (6 inches) instead of the required 3.9 metres (13 feet)
- D13-MV-2022-005: Lands of Poirier, 1092 Long Lake Road, Long Lake, Township of Dudley
- D13-MV-2022-006: Lands of Trigila, Watts Road, Little Kennisis Lake, Township of Havelock
- Adoption of the Committee of Adjustment minutes from April 13, 2022
- April 13, 2022 minutes record Motion #2022-17 granting variances for D13-MV-2022-007 (Lands of Creber, 1010 Ocean Lane) for an 18.6 metre water setback and 3.5 metre interior side lot line
Committee of the Whole
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of the Whole meets May 10, 2022 at 9:00 AM via Zoom to hear a delegation from Andy Valickis, a Haliburton Lake Road resident, about flooding issues. The committee will also review a draft by-law for a Hazardous and Special Products services amending agreement with Product Care Association of Canada effective May 24, 2022, plus updates on the FoodCycler Pilot Project, textile waste diversion, and a waste composition study. Other items include a tennis court resurfacing report, April building and by-law reports, and 2021 finance reports on investments and debt limits. A closed session will discuss personal matters and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land in the Township of Dysart related to Industrial Park Property.
- Delegation at 9:00 am from Andy Valickis, resident of Haliburton Lake Road, regarding flooding issues
- Draft By-law 2022-XX for a Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) services amending agreement with Product Care Association of Canada effective May 24, 2022
- FoodCycler Pilot Project - Update 2
- Textile Waste Diversion and Waste Composition Study - Funding
- Purchase of two 40-yard roll-off bins for the hauling of waste
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al held a special Council meeting on May 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM by Zoom videoconferencing. The main item was a Strategic Planning Workshop led by John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp. Council also passed By-Law 2022-50, a routine confirming by-law adopting the actions taken at the meeting. The agenda does not state any specific decisions, dollar amounts, or outcomes from the workshop.
- Strategic Planning Workshop presented by John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp
- By-Law 2022-50 — confirming by-law adopting the proceedings of the May 3, 2022 special meeting
- Meeting held electronically under Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Mayor Andrea Roberts and Clerk Mallory Bishop signed the confirming by-law
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Zoom videoconferencing. The agenda includes a delegation from County of Haliburton tourism staff Scott Ovell and Tracie Bertrand on directional signage, plus items on a Dysart Culture Facebook page, recruiting a new business-community representative, a plaque for the Dry Stone Boat, and document-sharing tools. Other business covers Sam Slick Park and an educational session for Dysart Council, the Arena Mural Project, and a Cultural Managers' Meeting. The attached February 24, 2022 minutes are included for adoption.
- Delegation: Scott Ovell (Director of Economic Development and Tourism) and Tracie Bertrand (Manager of Tourism), County of Haliburton, on directional signage
- Adoption of minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting
- Plaque for the Dry Stone Boat
- Sam Slick Park and the educational session for Dysart Council
- Arena Mural Project
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds its regular council meeting on April 26, 2022, including a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Limited. Council will consider several site plan agreements, lease renewals, waste-recycling contracts, and a corporate climate change adaptation plan. Many items are routine planning and road-allowance applications.
- Public meeting on By-law 2022-45, zoning amendment for Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Limited, Part Lots 15-16, Concession 4, Island
- By-law 2022-41: batteries services agreement with Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.
- By-law 2022-42: hazardous and special products services agreement with Ryse Solutions Inc.
- By-law 2022-43: Haliburton Vision Care lease renewal; By-law 2022-44: Haliburton County Development Corporation lease renewal
- Site plan agreements for Fleming College (297 College Drive), Mendoza (1038 Pike Lane), Kawagama Shores Family Trust, Haliburton Auto, and Moulton Properties (Home Hardware)
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Zoom videoconferencing. The agenda includes updates on the new residence for Haliburton School of Art + Design and on plans for a new Nordic ski building, plus the committee's stewardship, work, and management plans. It also receives the Haliburton Highlands Museum Report for April 2022 and the 2022-03 Glebe revenue and expenditure report. No decisions beyond routine adoption of the agenda and previous minutes are listed on the agenda itself.
- Update on the new residence for Haliburton School of Art + Design, tied to a March 25 Council staff report and Fleming College zoning by-law amendment and site plan application materials
- Update on plans for the new Nordic ski building
- Stewardship Plan, Work Plan, and Management Plan listed for committee discussion
- Haliburton Highlands Museum Report - April 2022, recommending the Committee of the Whole acknowledge receipt
- 2022-03 Glebe Revenue and Expenditure Report, showing March 2022 revenue of $30.81 and expenses of $395.77 against a $23,000 budget
Personnel and Administration Committee
The Personnel and Administration Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Zoom videoconferencing. The agenda covers routine procedural items (adopting the agenda, disclosures of pecuniary interest, adopting minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting) and a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. No substantive decisions, contracts, or bylaws appear on the agenda. The attached October 20, 2021 minutes are procedural only.
- Closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees
- Adoption of minutes from the October 20, 2021 Personnel and Administration Committee meeting
- Adoption of the April 14, 2022 agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Notice of Motion and Adjournment listed with no details
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets April 13, 2022 to adopt its March 9, 2022 minutes and hold a public hearing on one minor variance file. File D13-MV-2022-007 (Lands of Creber, 1010 Ocean Lane, Redstone Lake, Township of Guilford) requests two variances to legalize the location of an existing dwelling: a water setback of 18.6 metres (61 feet) instead of the required 20 metres (65.62 feet), and an interior side lot line setback of 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) instead of the required 4.5 metres (14.76 feet). The staff report recommends the Committee record a decision of granted, deferred, or denied; the agenda does not state an outcome.
- Minor variance file D13-MV-2022-007, Lands of Creber, 1010 Ocean Lane, Redstone Lake, Township of Guilford (Roll No. 041-000-76845)
- Requested water setback variance: 18.6 metres (61 feet) instead of required 20 metres (65.62 feet)
- Requested interior side lot line variance: 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) instead of required 4.5 metres (14.76 feet)
- Staff report notes the dwelling was built in 2001 under building permit P10BP2001136 and the variance is a condition of an application to purchase the shore road allowance
- Adoption of the Committee of Adjustment minutes from March 9, 2022
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meets April 12, 2022 to receive a U-Links and Fleming College research presentation on food waste reduction in Dysart et al, along with a staff report on the same topic. The committee will also consider draft by-laws authorizing battery recycling and hazardous waste agreements with Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. and Ryse Solutions Inc., both effective April 26, 2022. Other items include a sewage system maintenance inspection by-law with fees, planning fee changes, lease renewals, and a closed session on property standards, road ownership, and wastewater infrastructure.
- Draft by-law to authorize a batteries services agreement with Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. effective April 26, 2022
- Draft by-law to authorize a Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) services agreement with Ryse Solutions Inc. effective April 26, 2022
- Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program draft by-law with schedule of fees
- Service Delivery Review – Consolidated Planning Fees Draft Schedule 'E' – Planning Department Fees and Charges
- Closed session on property standards file, appointments to Joint Compliance Audit Committee, road ownership clarification, and wastewater infrastructure
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al held a special council meeting on March 25, 2022, including a public meeting and planning items on a zoning by-law amendment and site plan agreement for Sir Sandford Fleming College at 297 College Drive. The proposal would allow four three-storey student residence buildings with 54 suites and 94 beds on about 1.5 hectares of the roughly 10-hectare property. Staff recommended approval of By-laws 2022-35 and 2022-36, and the agenda also included a 1:00 PM strategic planning workshop with StrategyCorp.
- Zoning By-law Amendment D14-ZB-2021-012 and Site Plan Agreement L04-SP-2021-008 for Fleming College lands at 297 College Drive
- Proposed four three-storey student residence buildings, 54 suites, 94 beds, 1,790 square metres (19,269 square feet)
- Development proposed in three phases: Buildings 1 and 2 (phase 1), Building 3 (phase 2), Building 4 (phase 3)
- Staff recommended approval of By-law 2022-35 (zoning) and By-law 2022-36 (site plan)
- Strategic Planning Workshop at 1:00 PM with John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp
Sign and Property Standards Committee
The Sign and Property Standards Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets on March 24, 2022 to consider two requests for relief from the sign by-law and to review a final draft of the sign by-law. Foodland's sign contractor, Jones Neon Displays Ltd, is seeking permission for a new free-standing sign at 188 Highland Street to be 1.2m from the property line instead of 1.5m and to be backlit. Hook, Line & Sinker owner Veronica Van Leeuwen is also requesting sign by-law relief. The committee will also review the final sign by-law draft and adopt minutes from its September 23, 2021 meeting.
- Foodland (Jones Neon Displays Ltd) sign relief request: 1.2m setback instead of 1.5m and backlit sign at 188 Highland Street, Haliburton
- Hook, Line & Sinker sign by-law relief request from owner Veronica Van Leeuwen
- Final Sign By-Law Draft Review
- Adoption of minutes from the September 23, 2021 Sign and Property Standards Committee meeting
- Meeting held electronically via Zoom under Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds its regular council meeting on March 22, 2022, by Zoom. Council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments (Minna & Hamill on Redstone Lake and Ristow on Percy Lake), hear three delegations, and consider by-laws on household hazardous waste, communal sewage fees, council remuneration, mileage, and planning fees. Several planning items and a closed session on land disposition and Building Department matters are also on the agenda.
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law 2022-24, File D14-ZB-2022-001, lands of Minna & Hamill, Baybreeze Lane, Redstone Lake, Guilford
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law 2022-28, File D14-ZB-2022-002, lands of Ristow, Percy Lake, Harburn
- By-law 2022-26: Household Hazardous Waste Inter-Municipal Agreement with County of Haliburton lower-tier municipalities effective April 1, 2022
- By-law 2022-25: fees and charges for communal sewage services
- Delegations: Draft Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan; social media backboard in Head Lake Park; automated bike share proposal
CANCELLED - Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al cancelled its Special Meeting of Council scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM, which was to be held by Zoom videoconferencing. The meeting is to be rescheduled to Friday, March 25th at 1:00 PM. The agenda listed procedural matters and a Strategic Planning Workshop with John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp. No decisions were made at the cancelled meeting.
- Special Meeting of Council cancelled; rescheduled to Friday, March 25th at 1:00 PM
- Planned Strategic Planning Workshop with John Matheson and Stacy Hushion of StrategyCorp
- Meeting was to be held via Zoom videoconferencing
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets March 9, 2022 to hold public hearings on five minor-variance files. The main item is a request by Gardens of Haliburton Inc. to reduce required parking at 1 Sunnyside Street from 0.82 to 0.6 spaces per dwelling unit for a 100-unit retirement housing development. The committee will also hear four other variance applications and consider adopting minutes from its February 9, 2022 meeting. The meeting is being held electronically.
- Gardens of Haliburton Inc., 1 Sunnyside Street: variance to cut parking from 0.82 to 0.6 spaces per unit for 100 retirement units (file D13-MV-2021-003)
- Lands of O'Neill, 1034 Ann Road, Benoir Lake (file D13-MV-2022-002)
- Lands of Bowser, 1008 Siesta Lane, Kennisis Lake (file D13-MV-2022-003)
- Lands of Partridge, 1092 Prestige Court, Little Kennisis Lake (file D13-MV-2021-025)
- Lands of Walker, Wigamog Road (file D13-MV-2021-018)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meets March 8, 2022 to review staff reports and draft policies. Items include a draft by-law authorizing a household hazardous waste agreement with County of Haliburton lower-tier municipalities effective April 1, 2022, a draft pre-consultation by-law, and draft planning department fees and charges. The agenda also lists a closed session on a proposed land disposition (County Road 21 property) and building department matters.
- Draft by-law to authorize a Household Hazardous Waste Inter-Municipal Agreement with County of Haliburton lower-tier municipalities effective April 1, 2022
- Snowmobile crossing sign request for Haliburton Lake & Ross Lake Roads
- Draft Council Vacancy Policy and Council Remuneration Review
- Draft Pre-Consultation By-law and Draft Fees and Charges By-law Schedule 'E' - Planning Department Fees and Charges
- Closed session on proposed disposition of land (County Road 21 Property) and Building Department matters under Section 239(2)
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Zoom videoconferencing. The agenda lists procedural items and business carried over from the December 16, 2021 minutes, including a plaque for the Dry Stone Boat, document-sharing tools, and recruitment of a new business community representative. Items of business include empty storefront windows, a directional signage plan, the arena mural project, Sam Slick Park and a possible education session for Dysart Council, and a Cultural Managers meeting. The agenda itself contains no motions, dollar figures, or decisions; the attached December 2021 minutes are background.
- Plaque for the Dry Stone Boat — Kate Butler reported no response yet from the plaque company (Dec 2021)
- Arena Mural Project — artist Annie Hamel visited Haliburton in November; unveiling anticipated with the Sports Hall of Fame induction planned for mid-June 2022
- Sam Slick Park — committee discussed Council's response to its re-naming recommendation; Jim Blake to plan an education session, possibly linked to Council's March meeting
- Cultural Managers Meeting — sub-committee proposed a May 2022 gathering at the A.J. LaRue Arena with hybrid indoor/outdoor options
- New Business Community Representative — Janice McMaster stepped down; Tammy Donaldson to contact the BIA and Chamber of Commerce
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds its regular council meeting on February 22, 2022, including a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for the Lands of Carnochan and a report on the 2022 fees and charges by-law. Council will consider By-law 2022-21 to adopt the 2022 expenditure and revenue estimates, along with several shore road allowance closures and conveyances. A closed session will discuss a proposed land acquisition on County Road 21 under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 2022-11 (File D14-ZB-2021-010) for the Lands of Carnochan, Havelock
- By-law 2022-21 to adopt the 2022 estimates of expenditures and revenues
- By-Law 2022-10 - Fees and Charges By-Law, including Haliburton Welcome Centre washroom fees for events
- Site Plan Agreement By-Law 2022-12 (File SPA 2021-006) for the Lands of Carnochan
- Closed session on a proposed acquisition of land on County Road 21
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al is holding a special council meeting to review the third draft of its 2022 budget, which includes a 4.22% increase in the municipal tax rate and a net levy reduction of 1.28% from amendments. Council will also consider a confirming by-law to ratify the proceedings. The agenda includes presentations on the budget, revenue and expenditure estimates, and a Sculpture Forest budget analysis.
- 2022 budget third draft proposes a 4.22% municipal tax rate increase, with residential rate at 310.00 per $100,000 assessment
- Budget amendments total -$130,842, including -$47,696 for roads staffing changes and -$25,325 from increased planning revenues
- Proposed new Planning Technician position to begin September 1, 2022, with a new pre-consultation fee starting March 1, 2022
- Proposed Stock Keeper position in Transportation to reduce equipment operator time assisting the mechanic
- Sculpture Forest budget analysis included, with a proposed reduction of $3,750 to its operations grant
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The Glebe Park and Museum Committee of the Municipality of Dysart et al meets Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Zoom videoconferencing. The committee is set to adopt its agenda and the minutes of its December 2, 2021 meeting, receive updates on entranceway lights, the Nordic Trails garage, and a new residence for Haliburton School of Art + Design, and review a 2021-12 Glebe revenue and expenditures report. It will also discuss a stewardship plan update, items for the 2022 work plan, a management plan, and museum matters.
- Adoption of minutes from the December 2, 2021 meeting
- Updates on entranceway lights, the Nordic Trails garage, and the new Haliburton School of Art + Design residence
- Stewardship Plan update from the subcommittee
- Discussion of items for the 2022 Work Plan
- Financial report: 2021-12 Glebe Revenue and Expenditures
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets February 9, 2022 to consider minor variance file D13-MV-2021-003 for Gardens of Haliburton Inc. at 1 Sunnyside Street, which would reduce required parking for a 100-unit retirement housing development in the R3-8 zone from 0.82 to 0.6 spaces per dwelling unit. Staff recommend deferring the application without discussion because the notice sent to the public described an incorrect variance, and staff want to recirculate it. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 12, 2022 meeting and hear declarations of pecuniary interest.
- Minor variance D13-MV-2021-003: parking ratio cut from 0.82 to 0.6 spaces per unit for 100 retirement units at 1 Sunnyside Street
- Staff recommend deferral without discussion because the public notice contained an incorrect variance description
- Applicant Gardens of Haliburton Inc. submitted a parking study and a 2019 traffic study recommending 60 spaces (0.5 per unit)
- Staff note parking on Highway 118 and Sunnyside Street is not a safe alternative for visitor overflow
- Committee to adopt January 12, 2022 minutes and hear declarations of pecuniary interest
Committee of the Whole
Dysart et al's Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM by Zoom to review a range of departmental reports and a delegation from County of Haliburton CAO Mike Rutter on the final draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The committee is also set to discuss a 7-member Detachment Board concept and delegating the plan's implementation to the County. Other agenda items include fire, public works, parks, museum, building, finance, and planning reports, plus a council remuneration review.
- Delegation from Mike Rutter, CAO, County of Haliburton, on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Final Draft, with a recommendation to endorse a 7-member Detachment Board and delegate implementation to the County
- Paddy's Bay Bridge damage to timber wearing surface report
- Video surveillance proposed at Haliburton Landfill and Harcourt Landfill
- Fee structure and updated Park Use Agreement for special events at Head Lake Park
- Council Remuneration Review report
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al holds its regular council meeting on January 25, 2022, virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions. Council will hear a delegation from Places for People on a zoning by-law amendment for the Wallings Road affordable housing proposal, covering project design and road access. It will also consider several by-laws, including an interim tax levy, 2022 borrowing authorization, a procedural by-law, and a land sale in the Nathan Petrini Industrial Park, plus a household hazardous waste agreement with Buckham Transport effective February 1, 2022. A closed session will address personal matters, a proposed land acquisition on County Road 21, and a proposed land disposition on Haliburton Lake Road.
- Delegation from Places for People on Zoning By-law Amendment for Wallings Road Affordable Housing Proposal (project design and road access)
- By-law 2022-06: household hazardous waste collection, transportation and processing agreement with Buckham Transport effective February 1, 2022
- By-law 2022-02: interim tax levy and interest/penalty on taxes; By-law 2022-03: authorize borrowing for 2022
- By-law 2022-05: authorize sale of land in Nathan Petrini Industrial Park
- Closed session under Section 239(2): personal matters, proposed acquisition of land on County Road 21, proposed disposition of land on Haliburton Lake Road
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al is holding a special council meeting on January 14, 2022, to discuss parking meters and review the second draft of the 2022 budget. Council will consider whether to suspend metered parking until the province returns to Stage Three of its reopening plan or resume paid parking on January 17, 2022. The budget presentation includes a proposed 5.50% increase in the municipal tax levy, new staff positions, and options for winter landfill hours. A confirming by-law for the meeting is also on the agenda.
- Parking meters: staff recommend either suspending metered parking until Ontario moves to Stage Three or resuming paid parking on January 17, 2022
- 2022 budget second draft: proposed 5.50% municipal tax levy increase; residential tax rate would rise from $297.44 to $313.79 per $100,000 assessment
- Proposed new staff positions: Maintenance and Facilities Operator starting July 2022, and Planning Technician starting July 1, 2022
- Landfill winter hours options: Option 2 adds days at $10,803; Option 3 adds days and reduces hours at $6,133
- New pre-consultation planning fee of $450 proposed; 2022 planning budget version 2.0 set at $421,833 (9% increase over 2021)
Committee of Adjustment
The Municipality of Dysart et al Committee of Adjustment meets January 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. virtually to adopt its December 8, 2021 minutes and hear one application, file D13-MV-2021-027 for Brian Holmes and Lynn Horton-Holmes at 1085 Cascade Trail on Long Lake in the Township of Dudley. The application requests three minor variances: to permit 3 accessory buildings instead of the permitted maximum of 2, to permit a shed with a 10.66 metre water setback instead of 20 metres, and to increase the height of a legal non-complying private cabin by 0.56 metres. A staff report recommends the variances be recorded, with the decision to be granted, deferred, or denied at the meeting.
- Minor variance file D13-MV-2021-027 for 1085 Cascade Trail, Long Lake, Township of Dudley (Brian Holmes and Lynn Horton-Holmes)
- Request to permit 3 accessory buildings plus 1 one-storey building under 10 sq. metres, instead of the permitted maximum of 2
- Request for a shed water setback of 10.66 metres (35 feet) instead of the permitted 20 metres (65.62 feet)
- Request to increase a legal non-complying private cabin height by 0.56 metres (1.83 feet) to a total of 5.5 metres (17.92 feet)
- Adoption of the December 8, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes