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Elizabethtown-Kitley public meetings in 2025

74 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves $890,727 fire truck purchase and financing request

The council approved a contract with Fort Garry Fire Trucks for a Triple Combination Pumper costing $890,727 and authorized the mayor and clerk to execute the agreement and seek five‑year fixed‑rate financing from Infrastructure Ontario. It also passed four by‑laws covering cemetery management, a road‑allowance agreement, and the township’s Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. Additionally, the council directed staff to move forward with a proposed area rating charge on water bills and to hold three public meetings on the issue in early 2026.

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Council Chambers
Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Planning Advisory Committee to consider three land severance applications

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing three staff reports regarding requests to sever new lots from existing properties. The committee will also adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from the October 22, 2025, meeting.

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Council Chambers
Fri Dec 12, 2025 · 03:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council adopts By-law 25-63 to confirm December 12 meeting proceedings

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council will formally adopt By-law 25-63, which confirms all actions taken at the December 12, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes a procedural bylaw to be waved, a 15‑minute public question period for emailed questions, and a closed‑meeting item under Section 239(2)(b) concerning the recruitment of a Director of Development Services. The Council Chambers remain open to the public and meetings continue to be livestreamed on YouTube.

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Council Chambers
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council awards $34,740 contract for New Dublin Garage concept design

The council approved the award of RFP‑PW‑2025‑01 to Pye & Richards – Temprano & Young Architects Inc for a $34,740 conceptual design of the New Dublin public works garage. It also moved several by‑law readings, including cemetery management and accessibility plans, and deferred decisions on the stormwater management by‑law and lot‑grading policy to the January 26, 2026 meeting. Additional staff reports on fire equipment, water system charges, and cemetery by‑law amendments were presented.

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Council Chambers
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee hears presentation on Alto High-Speed Rail Project

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing delegations regarding high-speed rail, road conditions, and ATV routes. The body is also considering a new cemetery by-law and a multi-year accessibility plan.

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Council Chambers
Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee grants minor variance for detached garage at 708 Kitley Line 3

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes and disclosed no pecuniary interests. It granted Minor Variance Application A11/25, allowing a detached garage at 708 Kitley Line 3 with a reduced side‑yard setback of 1.15 m. The Committee also heard Application A12/25 for a holding tank at 96 Leeder Cottage Rd, seeking relief from setback requirements, with comments from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and the Township Fire Chief. The next Committee of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves $25,000 grant, fire truck RFP and 2026 election voting changes

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, received several staff reports, and approved a $25,000 grant under By‑law 25‑54 for mental‑health support of public safety personnel. It directed the fire chief to issue an RFP for a replacement pumper fire truck, with pricing submissions due October 28‑December 1, 2025. The council also approved the use of paper ballots and alternative voting methods for the 2026 election, including an advance poll week of October 19‑23, 2026.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to pass By-law 25-57 confirming prior meeting proceedings

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council will adopt the agenda and address a Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing letter about the Building Faster Act. A closed session will consider three litigation matters: Kennels, a development on Murray Road / Gilroy Crescent, and a Woods Road agreement. The meeting will conclude with a public question period and the confirmation of By‑law 25‑57, which ratifies the November 13 council proceedings.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 11, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews proposed land‑use policy and zoning changes for industrial land

The Economic Development Committee received information on the Standard Policy for Purchasing Township Industrial Land and discussed EFI Engineering’s presentation proposing Official Plan Amendments to redesignate rural lands as Locally Significant Employment Area and Industrial/Business. The committee also considered a Zoning By‑law Amendment to rezone rural (RU) land to Business Park Industrial (MBP‑H). A post‑event report for the Business of the Year breakfast was reviewed, noting a total cost of $2,051.14, $51.14 over budget. Additionally, a press release announced the Starter Company Plus program applications with grants up to $5,000.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Lyn Bandshell committee meets to discuss budget and fundraising

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee will review its budget and fundraising efforts. The meeting agenda includes the adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and updates from staff.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to decide on 2026 by-law enforcement budget options

The Committee of the Whole will review options for by-law enforcement services and animal control for the 2026 budget. Staff will present a report on the status of current contracts and service delivery.

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Council Chambers
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to review 2025 year-end projections and fire truck replacement RFP

The Elizabethtown-Kitley Council will discuss financial projections for 2025 and a request for proposals to replace one pumper fire truck. The meeting includes a delegation regarding the Lyn Valley Creek Road Bridge and a proposal to move the regular meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

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Council Chambers
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider minor variance for detached garage at 708 Kitley Line 3

The Committee of Adjustment will review Application A11/25, which seeks relief from Zoning By‑law 13‑21 to permit a detached garage on a Rural‑zone lot at 708 Kitley Line 3. The applicant requests a reduced side‑yard requirement of 1.15 metre instead of the standard 3 metre. Staff recommends approval of the variance. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and adopt minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee meeting – October 22, 2025

PAC recommends approval of severance application B-54-25 with conditions

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, then considered staff severance reports. It approved land division decisions for B-42-25 and B-54-25, recommending approval of B-54-25 subject to several conditions. The conditions include a $500 flat parkland payment or 5% cash‑in‑lieu, a road‑widening deed, required entrance permits, a development agreement with a $700 fee, and a fully raised septic system. The committee also reviewed a severance report for B-64-25 (right‑of‑way) and scheduled the next meeting for September 18, 2025.

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Council Chambers
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Special

Council confirms proceedings of special meeting

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley held a special meeting to confirm the actions taken during the session. The council adopted By-law 25-53 to formally ratify the proceedings of the October 20, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council adopts flat $10 lottery licensing fee by‑law

The council passed By‑law 25‑50, setting a flat $10 fee for all lottery licensing applications and repealing By‑law 07‑27. It approved a $219,900 fixed‑rate term loan with CIBC to purchase a John Deere backhoe. The council authorized a contract for winter sand supply to G. Tackaberry & Sons and accepted the recommendation to defer the Lyn Valley Road Bridge paving to the 2026 construction season.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee to discuss fundraising and staff updates

The committee is meeting to review staff reports on fundraising and project updates for the Lyn Bandshell. The agenda includes the adoption of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Township considers new investment strategy and winter road material contracts

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed shift in investment strategy to maximize interest revenue amid falling market rates. The body is also considering awarding contracts for winter sand and salt procurement.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves $245,500 bridge replacement contract with Rideau Lakes

The council adopted minutes from previous meetings and approved several resolutions, including a $245,500 agreement with the Township of Rideau Lakes and Goldie Mohr Ltd. to replace the Townline Bridge, and a project‑management contract with TSI Inc. limited to $50,600. It also adopted a municipal support resolution for the Brockville Airport solar project, a disposal of assets policy, and a by‑law to license mobile food vehicles.

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Council Chambers
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee denies minor variance for gazebo at 11 Victoria St

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed three minor‑variance applications: A10/25 for a 400‑sq‑ft addition at 514 County Rd 1, A08/25 to sever a rural lot at 922 Kitley Line 3, and A09/25 to build a gazebo at 11 Victoria St. It approved the A08/25 variance with conditions, denied the A09/25 variance, and noted the A10/25 application without a decision. Procedural items such as appointing an Acting Chair and adopting minutes were also completed.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves municipal support for Brockville Airport solar project

The council adopted its agenda and minutes, approved a waiver of rental fees for the Labour Day tournament at Blaine Healey Park, and set seasonal licensing fees for mobile food vehicles at $375 for summer/fall and $300 for winter/spring. It also approved the relocation of the Lyn Bandshell, authorized an RFP for design services for a new public works garage in New Dublin, and received reports on a surplus rescue vehicle sale and a solar project support resolution.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee - 09 Sep 2025 (Rescheduled from Sept. 2nd)

Lyn Bandshell committee to discuss fundraising and contractor selection

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee will discuss fundraising efforts and clarify the contractor selection process. The committee is also expected to adopt the minutes from the previous meeting.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Committee to discuss policy for purchasing township industrial land

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a standard policy for purchasing township industrial land. The meeting includes a closed session to select the Business of the Year.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Alectra proposes 5 MW solar project at Brockville Airport with community benefit

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Alectra Energy Solutions on a proposed 5 MW solar photovoltaic project at the Brockville–Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport, which includes a request for a municipal support resolution and a $2,000 per MW per year community benefit. The council will also consider staff reports on cemeteries, a stop‑up request, Bellamy Park pavilion upgrades, the township water system, a surplus vehicle sale, and bridge‑replacement tender results.

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Council Chambers
Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Committee to consider severing rural residential lot

The Planning Advisory Committee will review a staff report recommending the approval of a land severance for a property on Kitley Line 3. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the previous meeting and receive a notice of decision regarding an Official Plan Amendment.

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Council Chambers
Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to review Highway 401 project and Mobile Crisis Response grant

Council will hear a presentation on the Mallorytown to Brockville Highway 401 project and consider a grant agreement for the Mobile Crisis Response Team. The meeting also includes discussions on public works infrastructure and municipal election voting services.

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Council Chambers
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee to discuss fundraising

The committee is meeting to discuss fundraising for the Lyn Bandshell project. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from the July 4, 2025, session.

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Council Chambers
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee will consider two minor‑variance requests for land use changes

The Committee of Adjustment will hear Application A08/25 for the Gillespie Property at 922 Kitley Line 3, seeking relief from Zoning By-law 13‑21 to sever a rural residential lot and reduce the required 300‑metre separation from a Salvage Yard Industrial zone to 130 metres. It will also hear Application A09/25 for the Township property at 11 Victoria St, requesting permission to construct a gazebo in a Floodplain zone where buildings are normally prohibited. No written comments have been received on either application. The meeting also includes routine items such as appointing an acting chair and adopting the agenda and minutes.

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Council Chambers
Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

PAC recommends council adopt Official Plan Amendment 7, defer zoning amendment

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to permit the Plooy subdivision and recommended deferring the draft Zoning By-law Amendment Z‑01‑25 until the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority’s storm‑water concerns are addressed. The committee also received and approved several land‑division decisions for new lots in the Roth, Withey, Reitbauer, and Chapman properties. A staff severance report for the McCanns property at 6447 New Dublin Road was presented for consideration.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider pay increase and approve by-laws for procurement and mutual aid

Elizabethtown-Kitley Council will meet to discuss a proposed retroactive pay increase for members, review financial reports, and adopt by-laws regarding purchasing policy and fire service mutual aid. The meeting also includes reports on road projects and capital fleet procurement.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Committee considers funding for North Augusta Road serviceability study

The Economic Development Committee is reviewing a planning rationale for employment lands on County Road 6. The body is also considering a recommendation for Council to apply for Rural Ontario Development Program funding to conduct a serviceability study for Township-owned lands on North Augusta Road.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to allocate $15,000 for preliminary design of New Dublin Public Works Garage

The Committee of the Whole will receive and discuss Report B-25-09 on the New Dublin Public Works Garage. Staff will present examples of similar projects in Montague and Loyalist townships and outline budget constraints. The body will consider allocating $15,000 from the Roads Reserve to fund preliminary designs and cost estimates. No final decision on construction is scheduled at this meeting.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council will discuss a tour of the New Dublin Public Works Depot

The special meeting on July 7, 2025 includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and disclosure of interest. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion and tour of the New Dublin Public Works Depot. The meeting also provides a public question period before adjournment.

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7509 New Dublin Road
Fri Jul 4, 2025 · 08:30 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Committee to discuss donor brick location and size for Lyn Bandshell

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review a donation letter and brick order form. Members will also discuss the size and location of the structure used for donor bricks.

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Douglas A. Scott Memorial Park
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider second dwelling unit variance

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a request to build a second dwelling unit on a property at 1446 Maplewood Drive. The proposal seeks to exceed the maximum floor area limit for such units.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Committee recommends Council approve Lyn Bandshell design option E

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee will adopt its draft minutes and discuss fundraising. It will consider the recommendation to approve design option E for the Lyn Bandshell, directing staff to investigate electrical work and other design elements. The committee will also receive reports on donor bricks and explore dates for a car‑wash and BBQ event.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council passes By-law 25-34 establishing Fire & Emergency Services

The council approved By-law 25-34, which creates and regulates the Elizabethtown‑Kitley Fire & Emergency Services and repeals By‑laws 01‑32 and 05‑13. It also adopted the Debt Management Policy (Report F‑25‑11) and directed staff to update the procurement policy (Report F‑25‑13). Additional actions included declaring a 1995 International rescue truck surplus with a minimum auction bid of $15,000 and reviewing a contract proposal for Kitley waste collection in a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

PAC to consider Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Plooy Property

The Planning Advisory Committee will review a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment regarding the Plooy Property. The committee will also review six land division decisions for new lots across Elizabethtown and Kitley townships.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to consider adopting an amended Volunteer Policy

The Committee of the Whole will review staff reports on several matters, including a recommendation to adopt an amended Volunteer Policy. It will also hear a request to increase kennel usage at 7554 County Road 28 and updates on a Large Scale Utility Projects Policy, a landfill grinding contract, and upgrades to township‑owned dead‑end roads.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Committee reviews bandshell design options and accepts $40,000 donation

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee will review design concepts for the Sherill Mitchell Memorial Bandshell and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. The committee also received a $40,000 donation for the project.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider new fire services by-law and debt management policy

The Council will discuss updates to the Fire Department Establishing & Regulating By-law and review policies regarding debt management, procurement, and tariffs. The meeting also includes a motion to seek proposals for a council team-building exercise.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Committee recommends Council approve option 3 site for the new Lyn Bandshell

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee will present its recommendation to Council to locate the new bandshell at option 3, as detailed in Report A‑25‑34. The committee also seeks Council approval for naming the structure the Sherril Mitchell Memorial Bandshell and will discuss fundraising plans and a community contest with $10,000 in prizes.

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Council Chambers
Thu May 29, 2025 · 02:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to hold training on Strong Mayor powers

The Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to provide education and training regarding Strong Mayor powers.

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Council Chambers
Mon May 26, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider zoning amendments and utility project policy

The Council will discuss a draft policy for large-scale utility projects and private road allocations for 2025. Members are also reviewing zoning by-law amendments for three specific roads and an engineering update for the Lyn Valley Road Bridge replacement.

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Council Chambers
Thu May 22, 2025 · 02:00 PM

CANCELLED - No Quorum - Special Meeting of Council

Special Council meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council scheduled a special meeting for May 22, 2025, but it was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were adopted or discussed. The agenda listed standard procedural items such as roll call, adoption of agenda, disclosure of interest, a closed training session on Strong Mayor Powers, and adjournment.

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Council Chambers
Thu May 22, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review residential addition and property severance

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications regarding zoning bylaws. The body will decide on a residential addition in the Estate Residential zone and a property severance involving undersized frontages.

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Council Chambers
Thu May 15, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Planning Advisory Committee to review zoning amendments and land divisions

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider three proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 13-21 and one land division decision. The meeting includes staff reports on specific property files in the Geographic Township of Elizabethtown.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee to discuss bandshell location

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the location of the bandshell and a McDougall Insurance contest video.

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Tue May 13, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Committee authorizes review of township policy on business park lot purchases

The Economic Development Committee carried a motion (RES. NO. 142-25) to review the township's policy for purchasing municipal business park lots and to make amendment recommendations. Staff reported that the Bill Thake Memorial Award eligibility criteria remain unchanged. An invoice of $11,370.63 was received for a planning rationale on the County Rd 6 property. The 2025 Business of the Year event is scheduled for October 9, 2025 at Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club (7041 County Rd 29).

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Council Chambers
Mon May 12, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council advances new capital work by-law and approves key infrastructure contracts

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council will read and consider By‑law 25‑28 authorizing new capital work and an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation. It will also approve a $14,290 repair to the Country Club electrical cabinet and award the pulverizing contract to Miller Group. Additional motions seek a report on adding routine recorded votes and publication of the Strong Mayor Powers email thread.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee

Committee to consider building a band shell at Douglas A Scott Park

The Lyn Bandshell Ad Hoc Committee will review staff reports on design options for a band shell in Douglas A Scott Park, including two building designs and three possible locations. Cost estimates range from $65,000 to $70,000 for materials and labour, with total project costs projected between $75,500 and $84,500 plus engineering, site‑prep, and electrical expenses. An individual has indicated a willingness to donate toward the project. The committee will decide whether to provide direction to Council on proceeding with construction.

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Council Chambers
Mon May 5, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Township to hold public meetings on three zoning by-law amendments

The Committee of the Whole will conduct public meetings regarding three proposed zoning changes and discuss municipal updates. The session includes reports on cemetery maintenance, a draft volunteer policy, and a bridge replacement update.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 04:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council adopts By-law 25‑24 to confirm all actions taken at this special meeting

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council will confirm the minutes and decisions of the April 29, 2025 special meeting through By‑law 25‑24. A closed session will be held to review the CAO's six‑month performance under privacy rules. The meeting also includes a public question period limited to 15 minutes.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council considers rezoning 3817 County Rd 26 for 30 new homes

The council will review an Official Plan Amendment No. 7 and a Zoning By-law Amendment for 3817 County Rd 26, redesignating 9.22 ha from Rural to Residential Special Exception to allow a subdivision of 30 residential units. It will also approve several public‑works contracts, including micro‑surfacing, dust suppressants, roadside mowing, and granular material supply. Additionally, the fire chief is authorized to procure a new fire pumper. All items are presented for council resolution.

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Council Chambers
Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review four minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications for relief from Zoning By-law 13-21. These requests include residential additions, a garage conversion into a dwelling, and the construction of a warehouse.

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Council Chambers
Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Planning Committee to consider two severance applications for Chapman properties

The Planning Advisory Committee will review staff reports regarding two separate severance applications for the Chapman property. The committee is also tasked with adopting the agenda and the minutes from the March 20, 2025, meeting.

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Council Chambers
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Public meeting for proposed 30-unit residential subdivision at 3817 County Rd 26

Council is holding a public meeting to discuss an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a residential subdivision. The proposal includes 10 single detached dwellings and 5 townhouse lots with 4 units each. Council will make a final decision on the amendments at a future meeting following a Planning Advisory Committee report.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Committee approved $260 co‑sponsorship for Brockville Chamber breakfast event

The Economic Development Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, received staff updates on County Rd 6 township‑owned property, the 2025 Trades Bursary and a potential Business of the Year sponsorship, and discussed the Bill Thake Memorial Award nomination process and a Small Business Lifetime Achievement Award. It approved the Trades Bursary Program Policy (Option #1) and a $260 co‑sponsorship for the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce April 23 breakfast networking event.

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Council Chambers
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Special

Council will hold a closed session on Coons Road Development litigation

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council will discuss the Public Works recruitment process and hold a public question period limited to 15 minutes. A closed meeting will address litigation concerning the Coons Road Development and a human‑resources matter about a notice of retirement. The Council will also adopt By‑law 25‑21 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

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Council Chambers
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Highway 401 Mallorytown‑to‑Brockville planning study presented to council

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and reviewed several staff reports, including a stop‑up and close request and a fire department equipment update. Council members heard a presentation on the Mallorytown‑to‑Brockville Highway 401 planning, preliminary design and environmental assessment study. No formal decisions on the highway study were recorded, but the discussion set the stage for future recommendations.

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Council Chambers
Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment - 03 Apr 2025- CANCELLED

Committee of Adjustment meeting for April 3, 2025, is cancelled

The meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included a proposed minor variance for a residential addition at 139 Brockmere Cliff.

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Council Chambers
Fri Mar 28, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Special - Roads Education Session

Council receives Miller Paving presentation on pavement preservation and cold recycling

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda, disclose interests, and hear a presentation by Miller Paving. The session covers asset management, pavement preservation techniques, and cold‑recycling technology. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting includes a 15‑minute public question period.

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Council Chambers
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves $2.33 M for two bridge replacements and library fee

The council approved replacement of the Kitley‑South Elmsley Townline Road Bridge for $650,000 and the Lyn Valley Road Bridge for $1,680,467.48, both funded by debentures from Infrastructure Ontario. It also adopted a $40 non‑resident user fee for the township libraries and moved leftover 2024 book money into library reserves. By‑law 25‑19, which sets the 2025 revenue estimates and tax rates, was read for the third time.

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Council Chambers
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

PAC recommends approval of Severance Application B-1-25 with conditions

The Planning Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, review staff severance reports, and decide on several land division applications. It will recommend approval of Severance Application B-1-25 subject to cash‑in‑lieu, road widening, entrance permits and a Development Agreement with a $700 fee. The committee also recommends approval of two zoning by‑law amendments: Z‑10‑24 to rezone five lots on Pleasant Lane for semi‑detached dwellings, and Z‑07‑24 to permit a micro‑brewery at 2934 Second Concession Rd. Additional land division decisions for lots B‑26‑24, B‑27‑24, B‑123‑24 and B‑125‑24 will be considered.

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Council Chambers
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to review bridge replacements and zoning amendments

The Council will discuss engineering updates for bridge replacements on Townline Road and Lyn Valley Road. The body is also considering zoning by-law amendments for Pleasant Lane and 2934 2nd Concession Road, as well as borrowing scenarios for capital projects.

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Council Chambers
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to vote on removing electronic participation from procedural bylaw

The Elizabethtown‑Kitley Regular Council will consider several items, including the adoption of By‑law 25‑13 to create a Trades Bursary Policy. Councillors will vote on a motion to amend Procedural Bylaw 22‑44 by deleting Section 5, which allows electronic participation. A second motion seeks to direct the CAO to prohibit township staff from working from home. The meeting will also include the third reading of By‑law 25‑14 that confirms the proceedings of this council session.

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Council Chambers
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council reviews remuneration and road closure request on County Road 6

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a request to stop up and close a road allowance on County Road 6 to assist with a future severance application. Council will also review a remuneration report comparing mayor and councillor pay against other municipalities.

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Council Chambers
Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

PAC recommends approval of B-26-24 severance with $500 parkland payment and road widening

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, and reviewed several staff reports. It recommended approval of two zoning by‑law amendments (Z‑05‑24 for Sharpe's Lane and Z‑06‑24 for a mobile‑home site) and a severance application (B‑26‑24) that includes a $500 parkland contribution and a 10‑metre road widening condition. The committee also approved land‑division decisions for lots B‑94‑24, B‑105‑24, B‑106‑24 and B‑114‑24.

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Council Chambers
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews 2025 Trades Bursary and proposed program policy

The Economic Development Committee is discussing the schedule for the 2025 Trades Bursary and a proposed formal policy to govern the program. The body is also receiving updates on township-owned property on County Rd 6 and planning for the 2025 Business of the Year event.

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Council Chambers
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 06:30 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider Pleasant Lane zoning amendment and procedural bylaw changes

The council will hear a public presentation on a proposed zoning by‑law amendment for Pleasant Lane that would rezone five lots (about 4.27 ha) from Rural Special Exception Zone 2 to Residential Type 2‑2, allowing duplexes. It will also consider By‑law 25‑11 to approve an agreement for the Mobile Crisis Response Team enhancement grant. Two motions will amend Procedural Bylaw 22‑44: one to update delegation rules and another to add a roll‑call section. Budget projections for 2024 and ongoing 2025 budget discussions will be reviewed verbally.

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Council Chambers
Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Budget 2025

Council to consider 2025 Public Works Capital Budget for roads, bridges, and fleet

The council will hear staff reports on the 2025 Public Works Capital Budget, the Fire Capital Forecast, and the draft municipal budget. It will discuss proposed road projects totaling $989,878 and bridge and culvert projects totaling $1,035,000. A closed session will address staff compensation, and a confirmatory by‑law (25‑10) will be presented.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 06:30 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider zoning amendment for micro‑brewery at 2934 2nd Concession Road

The council will hear a public presentation on a proposed amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 13‑21 that would allow a micro‑brewery, producing apple cider with tasting and retail sales, on a 4.8‑ha parcel at 2934 2nd Concession Road. After the public meeting, council will decide whether to adopt the amendment. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, staff reports on the 2025 capital budget draft, and two motions from Councillor Bratyon on virtual attendance and staff work‑from‑home policies.

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Council Chambers
Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 04:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves accessory storage shop variance on Brockmere Cliff Dr.

The Committee of Adjustment adopted its agenda and minutes, disclosed no pecuniary interests, and considered three applications. It approved Minor Variance A15/24 for an 8‑metre‑high accessory storage shop on 249 Brockmere Cliff Dr. with location conditions, and approved Minor Variance A16/24 for a 649.9 m² single‑family dwelling on the same street after a revised site plan was presented. The Committee also reviewed Application A10/24 seeking to reduce minimum lot frontage from 45 m to 20 m on a vacant lot on Blair Rd.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 07:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider zoning amendments and bridge replacement updates

The Council will discuss several zoning by-law amendments and review design updates for bridge replacements on Kitley Line 9 and County Road 27. The meeting includes a request to waive planning fees and considerations for the Spring Valley Playground.

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Council Chambers