Elizabethtown-Kitley public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing staff reports regarding land severances in Elizabethtown and Kitley. The meeting includes discussions on creating new residential lots through the severance of existing rural parcels.
- Staff Severance Report B-20-22 for Perkins Property at 5101 County Rd 29
- Staff Severance Report B-128-23 for Monaghan Property at 33 Kitley South Elmsley Townline Rd
- Proposed $500 parkland contribution or 5% appraisal-based payment for new lots
- Proposed $700 fee to initiate a Development Agreement for the Perkins property severance
Regular Council
The Council will review proposed changes to planning fees and a staff report regarding North Augusta Road property results. Additionally, a motion was introduced to create a policy framework for large-scale utility projects requiring advance notice.
- Proposed changes to Planning Fees (F-23-21)
- Library Board Lease Agreement with Lyn Masonic Lodge (A-23-109)
- Amended Sewage System Program Agreement (A-23-110)
- North Augusta Road Property Phase 1 ESA Results (A-23-112)
- By-law 23-73 regarding OPP MCRT Enhancement Grant
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several administrative reports, including the formation of a Fire Chief Recruitment Committee. Members are also discussing potential shared Chief Building Official services with Front of Yonge.
- Establishment of a Fire Chief Recruitment Committee including Mayor Burrow and Councillors Oosterhof and Brayton
- Proposal for shared Chief Building Official services with Front of Yonge
- Request to stop up and close Pearl Street in Lyn
- Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner
- Review of 2023 year-end operating and capital budget projections
Regular Council
The proposed Crystal Energy Storage LP battery energy storage system (BESS) project has been withdrawn from the November 28 meeting agenda. The withdrawal follows the proponent's decision to retract their delegation.
- Withdrawal of Report P-23-15 regarding Crystal Energy Storage LP
- Withdrawal of Crystal Energy Storage Project overview
- By-law 23-69 to confirm proceedings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering application A05/23 to permit a new 15m2 shed and an existing 14m2 gazebo. The request seeks to reduce the required side yard setback from 3.0m to 1.8m and increase maximum lot coverage from 10% to 11%.
- Minor variance for side yard setback reduction at 306 Watrus Bay Road
- Increase of maximum lot coverage from 10% to 11% for application A05/23
- Staff report P-2023-14 recommending approval of the variances
Economic Development Committee
The committee is reviewing follow-up reports from the 2023 OEMC Conference and the annual Business Luncheon. Members are also reviewing the 2023 Business of the Year scoring matrix and the year-to-date budget.
- Review of 2023 OEMC Conference expenses including $795 registration, $120 mileage, and $762.71 accommodation
- Follow-up on Business Luncheon costs totaling approximately $1,678.00
- Discussion of the 2023 Business of the Year Program scoring matrix
- Review of the year-to-date budget to actual report
Regular Council
Council is reviewing a proposal to temporarily amend procedural by-laws to accommodate a delegation from Baseload Power Corp. regarding a proposed battery energy storage project. The amendment would change the November 28 meeting location to the Toledo Legion and increase the number of permitted delegations.
- Temporary Procedural By-law Amendment (A-23-100) regarding meeting date, venue, and delegation limits
- Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (A-23-101)
- By-law 23-67: Adoption of a Roadside Mailbox Policy
- Review of Cataraqui Conservation 2024 Draft Budget
- Discussion of speeding and signage concerns on Rudl Road at McMillan
Committee of the Whole
The committee is reviewing several staff reports regarding public works, including safety clothing allowances and a draft mailbox policy. Discussions also include updated fire chief job descriptions and updates on emergency service equipment.
- Updated Fire Chief Job Description (Report FES-23-09)
- Proposed updates to Public Works Department Safety Clothing Allowance (Report PW-23-36)
- Draft Mailbox Policy (Report PW-23-37)
- Landfill Grinding Contract (Report PW-23-38)
- Purchase of 52 pieces of bunker gear for $46,438.38
Regular Council
The Council will discuss the Kitley Line 3 reconstruction and paving project and an extension of a tree harvesting agreement for North Augusta Road property. The meeting also includes a budget request presentation from the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network.
- Kitley Line 3 Reconstruct & Pave Project staff report
- North Augusta Road property Extension of Tree Harvesting Agreement
- Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network 2024 Budget Request delegation
- By-law 23-66: Appointment of a Temporary Fire Chief
- August and September 2023 Building Activity Reports
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee met to review staff severance reports for the Perkins and Dentz properties. The meeting also included decisions on several land division applications that comply with Township recommendations.
- Staff Severance Report P-2023-12 regarding new lots at 5101 County Rd 2 (Perkins Property)
- Severance application B-51-23 for a residential lot on Addison Greenbush Rd
- Severance application B-67-23 for a residential and agricultural lot on Kilkenny Rd
- Land division decision B-65-22 for the Leeder Property
- Land division decision B-41-23 for the Hewitt Property
Regular Council
The Elizabethtown-Kitley Council is reviewing the new 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and a summary of the 2023 bridge inspections. The agenda also includes discussions on road allowance closures, appointments for a Deputy Chief Building Official, and a request regarding engine brake use in residential areas.
- Review of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (Report A-23-83)
- 2023 Bridge Inspection OSIM Reporting Summary (Report A-22-84)
- By-law 23-59: Dedicating lands as a public highway/road allowance at Bains Rd
- By-law 23-61: Closing and transferring a portion of road allowance at Con 10, Pt Lots 15 & 16
- Appointment of a Deputy Chief Building Official (By-law 23-60)
Special
The meeting will primarily address HR-related matters and potential litigation in a closed session.
- Closed meeting for HR negotiations under Section 239