Greater Madawaska public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council will review zoning amendments for Cimpello and Calabogie Peaks ULC. They will also consider a proposal to extend Wednesday operating hours at the Griffith and Mount St. Patrick transfer sites starting May 2023.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 2206.7 (Cimpello)
- Zoning By-law Amendments ZB2206.8 & ZB2206.9 (Calabogie Peaks ULC)
- Proposed Wednesday hour extensions for Griffith and Mount St. Patrick transfer sites
- By-Law 77-2022 to appoint a Committee of Adjustment
- 2023 Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) discussion
Public Hearing Meeting
The Township of Greater Madawaska held a public hearing to discuss two zoning by-law amendments. The meeting included public comments regarding the Cimpello and Calabogie Peaks files.
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Cimpello (File No. ZB2206.7)
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Calabogie Peaks (ZB2206.8 & ZB2206.9)
Inaugural Council Meeting
The Council is meeting for its inaugural session to conduct the official declaration and oath of office for the Mayor and Councillors. The meeting includes the Mayor's inaugural address and the approval of a confirmatory by-law to ratify all actions taken during the session.
- Declaration and Oath of Office for Mayor Rob Weir and Councillors Jeff Levesque, Rob Tripp, Taylor Popkie, and Lois Thomson
- Inaugural Address by Mayor Rob Weir
- Approval of By-Law 73-2022 (Confirmatory By-Law)
Public Hearing Meeting
This meeting is a public hearing to discuss the Griffith Mile. The agenda includes an overview of the project by Councillor MacPherson and comments from the Ministry of Transportation and the OPP.
- Overview of Griffith Mile by Councillor MacPherson
- Ministry of Transportation comments
- OPP comments
- Public questions and comments
Special Council
The Council is reviewing a request for 24-hour construction at the Calabogie Generating Station from November 21 to December 31, 2022. Additionally, staff recommended awarding a contract for grinding services at the Black Donald and Mt. St. Patrick landfill sites.
- By-Law 71-2022: Proposed 24/7 construction exemption for Calabogie Generating Station
- Tender 12-2022: $36,160 contract award to Fast Eddie's Auto Recycling for landfill grinding
- By-Law 72-2022: Confirmatory by-law for Council proceedings
Regular Council
The Council is considering By-law 68-2022 to establish new speed limits on township roads and approving the Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan for Renfrew & Area in principle. Other items include land acquisition by-laws and a report on Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress.
- By-law 68-2022: New speed limits for various township roads
- By-law 65-2022: Acquisition and disposal of Griffith property
- By-law 66-2022: Acquisition of Wilson Farm Road
- By-law 67-2022: Acquisition of Brydges Road/Halliday Creek Rd
- Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan for Renfrew & Area
Public Hearing Meeting
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska is proposing a by-law to stop up, close, and convey an unopened road allowance. The land is located between Lot 9, Concession 2, in the geographic Township of Griffith. This meeting allows individuals claiming to be prejudicially affected to be heard.
- Proposed closure and sale of an unopened road allowance between Lot 9, Concession 2, Griffith
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments to permit residential lot severances and new dwellings. They are also receiving a progress report on the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction project, which is 94% complete.
- Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress report ($2,316,720.90 total contract price)
- By-Law 59-2022: Rezoning for three new waterfront lots at 45 Eagle Lane
- By-Law 61-2022: Rezoning for a single detached dwelling on Virgin Lake Lane
- By-Law 62-2022: Rezoning for three waterfront lots on Stones Lake Road
- By-Law 63-2022: License of occupation for docks on Township land
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a detached garage on a waterfront property. The proposal seeks to increase the maximum building height from 5.0 metres to 8.2 metres and reduce the water setback from 30 metres to 24.25 metres.
- Minor variance application A12/22 - Church (150B Adam Ben Lane)
- Proposed garage height increase from 5.0m to 8.2m
- Proposed water setback reduction from 30m to 24.25m
- Minor variance application A11/22 - Armour
- Minor variance application A13/22 - Evans
Public Hearing Meeting
The Township is holding a public meeting to discuss three proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law 22-2003. These applications involve rezoning lands in Matawatchan and Bagot to facilitate new lot creations, additional dwellings, and reduced separation distances from industrial zones.
- Zoning amendment for 45 Eagle Lane to rezone from Rural (RU) to Limited Service Residential (LSR)
- Zoning amendment for Lot 8, Concession 9 to allow an additional dwelling and reduce EMR zone separation from 150m to 76m
- Zoning amendment for Part of Lot 11, Concession 8 to allow a 30m minimum front yard depth and reduce EMR zone separation
- Proposed creation of 3 new lots at 45 Eagle Lane (File No. ZB2206.4)
- Proposed creation of 3 new waterfront lots at Part of Lot 11, Concession 8 (File No. ZB2206.6)
Special Council
The Greater Madawaska Special Council is reviewing a proposal from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission regarding the redistribution of Ontario's electoral districts. The meeting also includes discussion of a Municipal Disaster Recovery Program application and the approval of By-Law 58-2022.
- Proposal of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission re: Redistribution of Federal Electoral Districts
- Municipal Disaster Recovery Program Application
- By-Law 58-2022 Confirmatory
Public Hearing Meeting
The Greater Madawaska public hearing meeting includes an overview of Madawaska Street. The session will include a period for comments from the public.
- Overview of Madawaska Street
- Public comments
Regular Council
The Council will consider By-law 56-2022 to establish annual parking fees for Eagle's Nest. They will also review the Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction progress and discuss floating cottage regulations.
- Proposed Eagle's Nest annual parking fees: $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents
- Ferguson Lake Road reconstruction: 53% of work completed to date
- Total contract price for Ferguson Lake Road: $2,316,720.90
- By-law 56-2022: General tariff of fees and charges
- Discussion regarding floating cottages
Special Council
Council will discuss awarding a three-year contract for environmental monitoring and reporting at waste sites. Staff recommends awarding the tender to Jp2g Consultants Inc. for $168,367.50.
- Tender 08-2022: Environmental Monitoring & Reporting at Waste Sites
- Proposed contract award to Jp2g Consultants Inc. for $168,367.50 (HST not included)
- By-Law 54-2022: Confirmatory by-law to ratify meeting proceedings