Greater Madawaska, ON

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Greater Madawaska Council will discuss a zoning amendment for a hunting and fishing camp and a potential resident-based Committee of Adjustment for the 2027-2031 term. The body will also review the draft Calabogie Secondary Plan and a municipal grant request.

• By-Law 40-2026: Proposed rezoning of 2369 Pucker Street from Rural to Rural Exception Fifty-Eight to reduce minimum lot area for a Hunting and Fishing Camp from 10 hectares to 0.7 hectares
• Proposed application process for residents to serve on a potential Committee of Adjustment starting in 2027
• Municipal grant application for $767.00 for the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 148 annual Calabogie Remembrance Day Service
• Review of the Calabogie Secondary Plan draft
• Q3 Building Permit Report

Public Meeting

The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding a public meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the municipal office, 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie, to hear public input on a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The application (ZB2606.5) would rezone 2369 Pucker St from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Fifty-Eight (RU-E58) to permit a Hunting and Fishing Camp by reducing the minimum required lot area from 10 hectares to 0.7 hectares. The meeting can also be attended virtually via a Zoom link obtained from the Clerk by 9:00 A.M. on October 8, 2026. The agenda itself lists only the call to order, this item, and adjournment.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment ZB2606.5 — Mahusky, 2369 Pucker St (Part E ½ Lot 30, Concession 7, Part 1 on 49R-9884, Geographic Township of Bagot)
• Proposed change: Rural (RU) Zone to Rural-Exception Fifty-Eight (RU-E58) Zone
• Purpose: permit a Hunting and Fishing Camp by reducing minimum lot area from 10 hectares to 0.7 hectares
• Public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act; written or oral submissions required to preserve appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Virtual attendance available via Zoom link from the Clerk at (613) 752-2229 or [email protected] by 9:00 A.M. on October 8, 2026

Recreation and Culture Committee

The Township of Greater Madawaska Recreation and Culture Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural: calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and approving minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. The only substantive items are discussion topics asking what worked well, lessons learned, and what the committee should start, stop, or continue doing. No decisions, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting
• Discussion: What Worked Well? (successful initiatives, effective processes)
• Discussion: Lessons Learned (challenges, things to do differently)
• Discussion: Start, Stop, Continue review of committee activities

Special Council

Greater Madawaska council holds a special meeting on October 1, 2026, whose main item is a presentation of the draft Calabogie Village Secondary Plan by Re:public Urbanism's Michelle Blom. Council is also asked to approve a permanent Planning Department structure and salary-grid reclassifications, and to pass confirmatory by-law 39-2026. The agenda is otherwise procedural; the draft plan document itself is included as background.

• Draft Calabogie Secondary Plan presentation by Re:public Urbanism (Michelle Blom)
• Recommendation to approve a permanent Planning Department structure: an Associate Planner supported by external senior planning services
• Salary-grid changes: Junior Planner (Pay Level 6) reclassified to Associate Planner (Pay Level 7); Manager of Planning and Development (Pay Level 9) reclassified to Planner (Pay Level 8)
• By-law 39-2026 Confirmatory up for approval
• Meeting at 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie, with Zoom option

Regular Council

Council is reviewing several administrative and financial items, including a proposal to acquire lands for Barryvale Road and Tatty Hill Road. The agenda also includes discussions on library service agreements, pet registration updates, and support for provincial funding increases.

• By-Law 37-2026: Acquisition of lands at Barryvale Rd & Tatty Hill Rd as public highway
• Allocation of $3,313 from 2025 operating surplus to the Library Reserve
• By-Law 36-2026: MOU for Greater Madawaska Public Library and Learning Centre
• Decision not to proceed with an award under RFP RFPCORP02-2026 for Calabogie Junction Hub Campus
• Support for permanent doubling of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding

Regular Council

Greater Madawaska Council meets to decide on several financial and administrative items, including the 2027 budget direction, a gravel roads asset management plan, and a by-law to acquire land for Barryvale and Tatty Hill roads. They will also hear a development charges presentation and consider supporting increased provincial funding for libraries and infrastructure.

• By-Law 37-2026 to acquire land for Barryvale Rd and Tatty Hill Rd as public highway
• 2027 Budget Direction endorsement
• Support for permanent doubling of OCIF funding from $200M to $400M/year
• Allocate $3,313 from 2025 library surplus to Library Reserve
• Authorize not proceeding with RFP RFPCORP02-2026 for Calabogie Junction Hub Campus

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on a minor variance application (A05.26) from OTG Construction Inc. to build a semi-detached dwelling at 560 Poplar Way. The variance would reduce the minimum required lot area for the Rural Residential zone from 4,047 m² to 3,716.12 m², an 8.18% deficiency. Staff recommend approval, finding the variance meets the four tests under the Planning Act. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a disclosure of interest item.

• Minor variance A05.26 to reduce minimum lot area from 4,047 m² to 3,716.12 m² for a semi-detached dwelling at 560 Poplar Way
• Property is vacant, zoned Rural Residential (RR), serviced by private well and septic
• Civic address discrepancy noted; property identified by roll number 4706 006 010 63586 and legal description Lot 26, Plan 516, Blythfield
• Public hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026, 3:00 PM at Council Chambers, 19 Parnell St, Calabogie
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026 meeting (A04.26 - Froats)

Regular Council

Greater Madawaska Council will consider several funding and policy items, including adding the Peaks Village Road reconstruction project to the 2027 capital forecast at an estimated $330,000, and authorizing an application to the Green Municipal Fund for a $250,000 feasibility study with a $50,000 township contribution. Council will also vote on a new animal control by-law, appoint a Joint Compliance Audit Committee, and decide on the CAO performance review process.

• Peaks Village Road Reconstruction: $330,000 in 2027 capital forecast
• Green Municipal Fund application for Calabogie Junction Community and Wellness Hub Campus Feasibility Study ($250,000 total, $50,000 township share)
• By-law 33-2026 for animal control, repealing By-laws 09-2008 and 28-2018
• By-law 34-2026 to appoint Joint Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 term
• CAO Performance Review process: choose between third-party facilitator or mayor-led review

Regular Council - 20 Aug 2026 AMENDED

Greater Madawaska Council will consider several items, including a $330,000 road reconstruction project, a new animal control by-law, a feasibility study for a community hub, and the CAO performance review process. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Peaks Village Road Reconstruction: $330,000 for 2027 capital forecast
• By-law 33-2026: new animal control by-law, repealing By-laws 09-2008 and 28-2018
• Green Municipal Fund application: $50,000 toward $250,000 Calabogie Junction Community and Wellness Hub Campus Feasibility Study
• CAO Performance Review: Council to choose between third-party facilitator or Mayor-led process
• 2026 Canada Day Committee Final Report: direct staff to book 2027 event items

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application for a property on Norway Lake. The applicant seeks to build a 22.2 m² shed/garage by reducing water setbacks and increasing the permitted cumulative area of shoreline structures.

• Minor Variance Application A04/26 for 293 Eastside Way
• Proposed construction of a 22.2 m² (240 sq. ft.) accessory shed/garage
• Request to reduce minimum water setback from 30 metres to 20 metres
• Request to increase maximum cumulative shoreline structure area from 35 m² to 43.2 m²
• Proposal to permit a shoreline structure within the Shoreline Activity Area of an at-capacity lake

Special Council

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal related to a minor variance application (A03.26). The council will also consider a confirmatory by-law (32-2026) to ratify actions taken at the meeting.

• Closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for litigation related to Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Minor Variance Application A03.26
• Consideration and approval of By-law 32-2026 (Confirmatory) to adopt and ratify proceedings of the meeting

Canada Day Committee

The Canada Day Committee will discuss the outcome of the July 1 event, consider rescheduling options, and compile notes for next year. A report to Council is also planned. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discuss outcome of the July 1 Canada Day event
• Consider rescheduling options
• Compile notes for next year
• Prepare a report to Council
• Approve minutes of June 22, 2026 meeting

Canada Day Committee

The Canada Day Committee will meet to review the June task list for the upcoming Canada Day celebration. The meeting will also handle routine approvals of agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and schedule the next meeting. The previous meeting discussed hat and t-shirt sales, volunteer lists, and task lists.

• Review of June task list for Canada Day preparations
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Scheduling of next committee meeting

Regular Council

Greater Madawaska Council will decide on a zoning by-law amendment to permit an existing secondary dwelling unit at 314 Kennedy Road, award a winter sand contract for $89,040, consider the approval of a Workforce Readiness Plan, authorize an RFP for Calabogie Junction Hub Campus concept planning, and debate a motion requesting a county-wide review of communal servicing to support housing and economic development.

• Zoning By-law 30-2026 to amend 314 Kennedy Road from Rural Residential to Rural Residential – Exception Twenty-Three to permit an existing secondary dwelling unit above a detached garage with reduced setbacks.
• Award PW08-2025 Winter Sand contract to Town and Country Forming for $89,040 (Net HST Included).
• Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposal for professional consulting services for the Calabogie Junction Hub Campus Concept Planning Initiative.
• Approve the Workforce Readiness Plan as attached.
• Motion requesting Renfrew County to undertake a county-wide review of communal servicing to support housing, economic development, and growth.

Public Meeting

The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding a public meeting on June 11, 2026, to discuss a zoning amendment for 314 Kennedy Road. The proposal would rezone the property from Rural Residential to Rural Residential Exception Twenty-Three (RR-E23) to allow a secondary dwelling unit above a detached garage. The amendment also requests reductions to the interior side yard setback to 0 metres and the septic water setback to 15.2 metres. Residents may attend in person or virtually, and failure to submit comments before the by-law passes may limit appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Rezoning 314 Kennedy Road from Rural Residential (RR) to Rural Residential Exception Twenty-Three (RR-E23)
• Permitting an existing secondary dwelling unit above a detached garage
• Reducing interior side yard setback from 3.0 metres to 0 metres
• Reducing septic system water setback from 30 metres to 15.2 metres
• $1,100 appeal fee for decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application to reduce the required interior side yard setback from 3.0 metres to 1.85 metres at 332 Kennedy Road. The reduction would recognize the existing placement of a standby generator, propane tanks, and air conditioning unit. Staff recommend approval, and some written submissions in opposition have been received.

• Application A03.26 - Penton requests a reduction in interior side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.85 m for accessory mechanical equipment at 332 Kennedy Road.
• The property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) under Zoning By-law 28-2024.
• Staff report recommends approval, finding the variance meets the four tests under the Planning Act.
• Written submissions in opposition have been received regarding potential impacts on adjacent properties.
• The zoning bylaw may be amended in a future housekeeping amendment to exempt such equipment from setback requirements.

Canada Day Committee

This agenda outlines a routine Canada Day Committee meeting in Greater Madawaska. The body will discuss hat and t-shirt sales through the Calabogie Market, review volunteer assignments, and update May and June task lists. The meeting contains only procedural and planning items, with no public hearings or binding decisions scheduled.

• Discussion on hat and t-shirt sales via the Calabogie Market
• Review of the volunteer list for Canada Day events
• Review of May and June task lists
• Round table discussion on event planning

Recreation and Culture Committee

The Recreation and Culture Committee will introduce summer student Robyn Clark and discuss several upcoming activities: Summer Outside Yoga, the GM Local Social, and Music in the Park. These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled. The agenda is mostly procedural with no formal decisions or financial approvals.

• Summer Student Introduction - Robyn Clark
• Discussion of Summer Outside Yoga
• Discussion of GM Local Social
• Discussion of Music in the Park dates

Canada Day Committee

The Canada Day Committee will discuss event logistics with the Fire Chief, brainstorm new activity ideas, review a May task list, finalize the event schedule, and develop an inclement weather plan. They will also schedule a street walk-through. The meeting is a planning session for the upcoming Canada Day celebration.

• Discuss event details with Fire Chief
• Review and confirm schedule of activities for Canada Day
• Develop inclement weather plan
• Schedule date for Street Walk-through
• Review May task list

Regular Council

The council will hear a presentation on the Calabogie Secondary Plan and consider several key items, including a new property standards by-law, a $50,000–$70,000 sole-source repair of a fire tanker truck frame, and a $7,000 streetlight installation at Church Street and Highway 41. They will also decide on a special event permit for the GM Local Social, an OTF grant application for a Youth & Family Program Coordinator, and allocation of a $11,361.98 year-end surplus. Adoption of a new Human Resource Policy Handbook and a library reserve fund transfer are also on the agenda.

• Adopt By-law 27-2026 Property Standards (replacing previous by-laws)
• Sole-source award to Rush Truck Centres for 2004 Freightliner tanker frame repair, estimated $50,000–$70,000
• Install one streetlight at Church Street and Highway 41 in Griffith, estimated $7,000
• Declare GM Local Social (June 20, 2026) a Municipally Significant Event
• Allocate $8,048.98 of 2025 surplus to Capital Works Reserve and $3,313.00 to new Library Reserve

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Greater Madawaska Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance request for a vacant lot at 281 Chimo Road North. Planning staff recommend approving a reduction in the required water setback from 30 metres to 19 metres for a deck and to 21.9 metres for a new dwelling. The variance addresses site constraints for private well and septic installation while preserving shoreline buffers. No public submissions have been received.

• Minor Variance Application A02.26 (Flamini) at 281 Chimo Road North
• Request to reduce water setback from 30 metres to 19 metres for an attached deck
• Request to reduce water setback from 30 metres to 21.9 metres for a new dwelling
• Public hearing scheduled for May 14, 2026, at Council Chambers
• Staff recommendation to approve the variance under Zoning By-law 28-2024

Recreation and Culture Committee

The Recreation and Culture Committee will recap the Clean-Up Day event, discuss a new Yoga in the Park activity, review social media and Facebook Events, and set dates for Music in the Park. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily discussion and planning.

• Recap of Clean-Up Day Event (April 25, 2026)
• Yoga in the Park activity discussion (held over from March)
• Social Media & Facebook Events review
• Discuss Music in the Park dates

Canada Day Committee

The Greater Madawaska Canada Day Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. Members will review the April task list and decide on the date and time for the next committee meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve agenda for April 27, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes of March 24, 2026 meeting
• Review April task list
• Schedule next Canada Day Committee meeting
• Adjourn the meeting

Special Council

This special meeting of Greater Madawaska Council will vote on approving the 2025 financial statements prepared by Welch LLP, as presented on April 16. A confirmatory by-law (26-2026) will also be passed to ratify all actions taken at the meeting.

• Approval of 2025 Financial Statements by Welch LLP
• Adoption of By-Law 26-2026 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Regular Council

Council will consider approving the 2026 final tax levy, awarding a road surface treatment contract for $392,622, and adopting a Community Improvement Plan. Other agenda items include a SCBA fill station award, traffic safety review request, and rescinding a cross-country ski trail allowance.

• Approve 2026 final tax levy bylaw setting tax rates and penalties
• Award double surface treatment tender to Greenwood Paving for $392,622 on Graphite Bay, Kennedy, Cooper Hill, and Wolfe Rapids roads
• Award SCBA fill station RFP to FireChek Protection for $70,314
• Adopt By-law 23-2026 Community Improvement Plan
• Rescind resolution allowing cross-country skiing on unopened road allowances near Kennelly Mountain Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on a minor variance application from Dwayne and Dani Emon for 11689 Lanark Rd. The application seeks permission to operate a home-based personal service business (reflexology and footcare) within a detached accessory structure, contrary to the zoning by-law that requires home occupations to be within the principal dwelling. The planner recommends approval with a condition limiting the accessory structure to 65 square metres. No written submissions or objections have been received.

• Minor variance application A01.26 - Emon to allow home occupation in an accessory building at 11689 Lanark Rd
• Planner recommends approval with condition that the accessory structure not exceed 65 sq m
• No public objections or written submissions received as of the report date

Canada Day Committee

The Canada Day Committee is meeting to discuss preparations for the holiday. The body will review the budget, the March task list, and introduce a representative from the Calabogie Lions Club.

• Review of budget
• Review of March task list
• Introduction of Calabogie Lions Club Representative
• Scheduling of future meetings

Regular Council

Greater Madawaska Council will vote on awarding three road construction contracts totaling over $500,000 and repeating the old traffic by-law to adopt a new one. The meeting also includes a request to lower the speed limit on Highway 41 in Griffith.

• Award PW01-2026 to Greenwood Paving for $151,622.40
• Award PW03-2026 to McCrea Excavating Ltd. for $55,640.89
• Award PW04-2026 to Miller Aggregates for $309,431.80
• Repeal By-law 08-2026 and adopt By-law 14-2026
• Request MTO reduce Highway 41 speed limit to 60 km/h

Public Meeting

The body is introducing a draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to discuss potential grants and financial incentives for residents and businesses. No decisions are being made at this meeting; Council will consider a By-law at a future date.

• Proposed incentive programs including Accessibility Improvement Grants, Façade Improvement Grants, and Signage Improvement Grants
• Proposed Planning & Building Fee Rebates
• Proposed Agri-Tourism Grants and Energy Efficiency Incentives
• Proposed partnership with County of Renfrew to potentially match municipal investment via the HYPE Program
• Proposed focus areas: Housing, Local Business, and Economic Development

Recreation and Culture Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the planning of the Landscape Artist of the Year event and the Earth Day Clean-up and Yard Sale. Members will also review the Recreation Handbook and discuss a new Yoga in the Park activity.

• Landscape Artist of the Year event planning update
• Earth Day Clean-up and Yard Sale detail finalization
• Discussion of new Yoga in the Park activity
• Review of the Recreation Handbook