Greater Napanee public meetings in 2023
37 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Market Square Advisory Committee
The Market Square Advisory Committee will discuss the 2024 Greater Napanee capital budget regarding Town Hall and Market Square projects. The meeting includes updates on the sale of properties at 11-13 Market Sq, 12 Market Sq, and 115-117 John St.
- 2024 Greater Napanee capital budget for Town Hall and Market Square projects
- Update on sales process for 11-13 Market Sq and 12 Market Sq
- Discussion of 115-117 John St lots listed by the Town
- Pop-up Market concept for 151-117 John St
- Art exhibition event at Town Hall / Market House in 2024
Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing a proposed route adjustment for the L&A Ridge Runners snowmobile trail. Members are also discussing updates to boat launch parking signs, winter trail maintenance, and ice rental fees.
- Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with L&A Ridge Runners with proposed rerouting
- Proposed $300 cost for new Centre Street boat launch signage
- Review of winter configuration and barrier removal at the boat launch
- Presentation by L&A Ridge Runners regarding trail use
CANCELLED - Downtown Advisory Committee
The scheduled meeting for the Downtown Advisory Committee on December 12, 2023, did not take place. The provided agenda contains no items that were discussed or decided during this specific session.
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee will discuss a draft street naming policy and updates regarding the historical walking tour. The meeting also includes reviews of the Heritage Committee By-law and the Heritage Plaque Program Policy.
- Review of draft Street Naming Policy
- Update on Historical Walking Tour photography
- Planning update for Heritage Week
- Review of Heritage Committee By-law
- Review of Heritage Plaque Program Policy
Special Session Council - 06 Dec 2023 - Draft Capital Budget
Council reviewed a presentation on the 2024 Draft Capital Budget, which includes a proposed $2.5 million total capital budget. Staff also presented a report regarding 2024 curbside garbage and recycling collection funding.
- Proposed 2024 Capital Budget of approximately $2,500,000
- Proposed Special Tax Levy for residential property owners for 50 bag tags at $4 per tag
- $50,000 request for Fire Department bunker gear replacement
- $1,190,400 surface treatment program for various roads
- $2,061,000 Alfred Street Project proposal
CANCELLED - Arts Advisory Committee
The Arts Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023, has been cancelled without rescheduling details provided.
Regular Session Council
The Council is reviewing requests for municipal support regarding four energy-related proposals, including battery storage and natural gas turbine expansion. The meeting also includes discussions on utility bill forgiveness and the reappointment of Integrity Commissioner services.
- Boralex Lennox Battery Energy Storage Project (up to 400MW)
- EDF Renewables Bethany Battery Energy Storage Project (up to 250MW)
- Atura Power Napanee Battery Energy Storage Phase II Project (up to 250MW)
- Atura Power Natural Gas Turbine Expansion (up to 450MW)
- Reappointment of Aird & Berlis as Integrity Commissioner for a 2-year term
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications to sever land parcels and create easements in Greater Napanee. Proposed changes include creating various vacant parcels at 124 Old Hamburg Road and a 13.75 hectare parcel at 7143 Highway #33.
- Land severance for a 5.8 hectare vacant parcel at 124 Old Hamburg Road
- Land severance for a 3.0 hectare vacant parcel at 124 Old Hamburg Road
- Land severance for a 6.7 hectare vacant parcel at 120 Old Hamburg Road
- Land severance for a 13.75 hectare parcel at 7143 Highway #33
- Application to permit the creation of two easements at 7143 and 7263 Highway #33
Downtown Advisory Committee
The Downtown Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss radio and print advertisements, social media contests for the Downtown Shopping Party, and branding options. The committee will also review plans for greenery and planter locations in the downtown area.
- Discussion of radio/print advertisements
- Social media contest and prizes for Downtown Shopping Party
- Review of branding options
- Planning for basket greenery and planter locations
Regular Session Council
Council will review requests for municipal support resolutions regarding three battery energy storage projects and a natural gas turbine expansion. The meeting also includes a public meeting for the Benn's Point Subdivision and numerous deputations regarding IESO energy projects.
- Boralex Lennox Battery Energy Storage Project (up to 400MW) support resolution
- EDF Renewables Bethany Battery Energy Storage Project (up to 250MW) support resolution
- Atura Power Napanee Battery Energy Storage Phase II Project (up to 250MW) support resolution
- Atura Power Napanee Generating Station Natural Gas Turbine Expansion support resolution
- Benn's Point Subdivision public meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for land severances and lot additions, primarily involving 291 Kimmett's Side Road. The meeting also includes a minor variance request regarding parking reductions and building height at 388 Goodyear Road.
- Land severance (new lot) for 2.1 hectares at 291 Kimmett's Side Road
- Land severance (new lot) for 2.1 hectares at 290 Kimmett's Side Road
- Land severance (new lot) for 3.2 hectares at 291 Kimmett's Side Road
- Lot addition of 2.3 hectares at 291 Kimmett's Side Road
- Lot addition of 26 hectares at 888 County Road 8
Appeals Committee
The Appeals Committee will meet to review a new appeal regarding a muzzle order issued under Dog Control By-law No. 2015-0067. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda.
- Appeal of Muzzle Order under Dog Control By-law No. 2015-0067
Arts Advisory Committee
The committee will review updates on Culture Days and discuss a budget request. Members will also receive information regarding the Athens mural program and discuss plans for a symposium.
- Culture Days final update
- Committee budget request discussion
- Athens Mural information
- Symposium planning
- Arts & Culture Awards subcommittee update
Special Session Council - 02 Nov 2023 - Utilities Budget
Council met to review the draft 2024 Utilities operating and capital budgets. Staff recommended a 3% increase to user rates and service fees to address inflation and infrastructure needs.
- Proposed 3% increase to 2024 water and sewer user rates
- $6,582,321 in proposed 2024 capital expenditures
- $5,400,000 for Water Pollution Control Plant design and maintenance building construction
- $550,000 for Jim Kimmett Boulevard water main replacement or relining
- Expected $2.7M in federal funding for 2024
Special Session Council - 26 Oct 2023 - Pre-Budget Meeting
The Special Session Council will hear final recommendations from the Waste Diversion Committee regarding waste collection and diversion strategies. The meeting also includes a period for public deputations and written comments to inform 2024 budget proposals.
- Presentation of the Waste Diversion Committee Recommendations
- Public deputations regarding waste diversion and collection
- Review of seventeen additional recommendations for waste reduction
- Discussion on provincial waste diversion targets (50% by 2030; 80% by 2050)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for land lot additions, new lot severances, and minor zoning variances. The meeting includes discussions on property boundary changes and specific development conditions for new residential parcels.
- Lot addition of 2.7 hectares at 1775 Storey Street (PLLA 2023 040)
- New lot severance of 1.4 hectares at 723 Buttermilk Falls Road (PLCOR 2023 047)
- Minor variance for a 20-metre lot frontage at 834 County Road 9 (PLVAR 2023 048)
- Road widening requirements for Storey Street and Buttermilk Falls Road frontages
Regular Session Council
Council is reviewing a proposed Industrial Community Improvement Plan (CIP) designed to encourage industrial investment through tax increment grants and assistance programs. The meeting also includes a public meeting regarding this plan and several new by-laws for consideration.
- Industrial Community Improvement Plan report
- By-law 2023-0066 to licence refreshment vehicles
- By-law 2023-0067 to adopt a Reserves and Reserve Fund Policy
- By-law 2023-0068 to adopt a Community Grants Policy
- Approval of Remembrance Day Parade route for November 11, 2023
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee will review updates to the Street Naming Policy and discuss a draft 2024 budget request of approximately $3,000. The meeting also includes discussions on heritage awareness programs and reviewing the committee's by-law.
- Street Naming Policy Update
- Review of draft 2024 budget request (estimated $3,000)
- Historical Walking Tour update
- Heritage Week planning update
- Review of Heritage Committee By-law
CANCELLED - Pool Advisory Committee
The scheduled meeting for October 17, 2023, did not take place. The provided agenda and minutes reflect previous discussions regarding an update to the 2018 Aquatics Feasibility Study and potential pool partnerships.
- Napanee Aquatic Feasibility Update Proposal
- Request for LeisurePlan to provide a cost estimate for updating the 2018 study
- Discussion of partnership opportunities with Boys & Girls Club South East
- Review of Beaver Lake Swim Program participation
Downtown Advisory Committee
The committee will review progress on the Downtown Shopping Party and updates regarding Christmas decorations. Members will also discuss the 2024 budget request and updates on Culture Days.
- Discussion of 2024 Budget Request
- Update on Christmas Decorations costs and placement
- Progress and cost update for Downtown Shopping Party
- OPP update regarding CamSafe and merchant info cards
Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee will review a presentation on mapping and discuss a committee budget request. The meeting follows a previous session regarding soccer field maintenance and park facility repairs.
- Presentation by Diana Tyner regarding mapping
- Review of Committee Budget Request
- Follow-up on soccer field maintenance and $120,000 repair quotes discussed previously
Waste Diversion Committee
The Waste Diversion Committee will discuss comments regarding a Draft Report of Recommendations to Council. The committee is also coordinating attendance for an upcoming Special Meeting of Council.
- Review of Draft Report of Recommendations to Council
- Planning for attendance at October 26, 2023, Special Meeting of Council
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two minor variance applications. One proposal involves demolishing and rebuilding a larger cottage at 2409 South Shore Road, while another seeks to increase the number of dwelling units at 40 Reid Street.
- Minor Variance PLVAR 2023 039: Demolition and reconstruction of a larger cottage at 2409 South Shore Road
- Minor Variance PLVAR 2023 041: Increase dwelling unit count by one at 40 Reid Street
Regular Session Council
The Greater Napanee Council will review a request from Singh and Singh Holdings Inc. to defer development charges for a Tru by Hilton Hotel. The meeting also includes discussions on updating street naming and community grant policies, as well as an emergency purchase of sewage lift station pumps.
- Development charge deferral request for Tru by Hilton Hotel (Singh and Singh Holdings Inc.)
- Emergency purchase of two sewage lift station pumps from Sulzer Pumps
- Update to the Town's Street Naming Policy and Procedure
- Review of Draft Community Grants and Donations Policy
- Deputation by EDF Renewables regarding the Bethany Energy Storage Project
Arts Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss updates regarding Culture Days, the 2024 budget, and information regarding the Athens mural. Members will also review subcommittee updates for Arts & Culture Awards.
- Discussion of Culture Days event details
- Review of 2024 budget
- Athens Mural Information
- Symposium planning
- Arts & Culture Awards subcommittee update
Regular Session Council
The meeting will primarily involve procedural items and discussions on a draft cost-apportioning agreement with Quinte Conservation. Other notable items include a request for closing an unopened road allowance and considering a by-law for refreshment vehicle licensing.
- Quinte Conservation Authority Cost-Apportioning Agreement
- Request to deny Calvary Church's road closure request
- Proposed Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law
Arts Advisory Committee
The Arts Advisory Committee discussed plans for the September Culture Days event, including calls for artists and food truck arrangements. The meeting also addressed the Crosswalk Mural Project and considered budgeting for an Art Symposium.
- Culture Days event planning
- Crosswalk Mural Project deferred to next meeting
- Art Symposium Event proposed
Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee will hear a presentation from the Greater Napanee Soccer Club and conduct a review of Conservation Park at 10 Pearl Street. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes.
- Presentation by Trista Devine of the Greater Napanee Soccer Club
- Review of Conservation Park located at 10 Pearl Street
Downtown Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss updates regarding social media, promotional ideas, and a podcast. Members will also review progress on Culture Days and the Downtown Shopping Party.
- Resignation of Heidi Lind
- Social media and promotion strategy updates
- Culture Days update
- Downtown Shopping Party discussion
Regular Session Council
Council will consider a request for a lane closure and sale near 10665 Loyalist Parkway. The meeting also includes discussions on the sale of 45 Commercial Court, the vesting of 11 failed tax sale properties, and speed limit reductions.
- Lane closure and sale request for land near 10665 Loyalist Parkway
- Sale of 45 Commercial Court with proceeds split between Town Reserves and Utilities Capital Reserves
- Vesting of 11 properties from failed tax sales
- By-law to reduce speed limits on Kimmett’s Side Road and Vanluven Road
- Deputation regarding the impact of Emerald Ash Borer
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is considering a proposal to sever a 0.8 hectare residential lot from a larger 16 hectare parcel at 834 County Road 9. The meeting also includes a minor variance request for 49 Pearl Street regarding zoning by-law reductions.
- Land severance application PLCOR 2023 032: creation of a 0.8 hectare rural residential lot and a 16 hectare vacant parcel at 834 County Road 9
- Minor variance application PLVAR 2023 035: request for a 4.2m reduction from specific sections of Zoning By-law 02-22 at 49 Pearl Street
Arts Advisory Committee
The committee will review applications for the 2023 Music by the River series and select acts for performances. Other topics include Culture Days, a crosswalk mural project in Kingston, and potential updates to the annual arts awards program.
- Review of applications for the 2023 Music by the River series
- Discussion on creating a public art policy for handling donations and acquisitions
- Crosswalk Mural Project kickoff in Kingston
Downtown Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing updates for Culture Days, including participant listings and quotes for maps and portable toilets. Members are also discussing plans for a Downtown Shopping Party and updates on bike rack installations.
- Culture Days: review of participant listing, youth art gallery, and quotes for maps and portable toilets
- Downtown Shopping Party: update on event plans
- Bike racks: confirmation of recent installations
- OMAFRA F.I.C.E. discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two land severance applications at 1117 Pine Grove Rd. One application proposes severing a 4 hectare lot, while the second application was recommended for denial due to natural hazards.
- Approval of 4 hectare lot severance (PLCOR 2021 078) subject to road widening on Pine Grove Road
- Denial of land severance application (PLCOR 2021 079) due to karst topography hazards
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss upgrading washroom facilities at Sherman's Point, Brooks Ferry Landing, and Conservation Park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding playground inspections, community programming sponsorships, and food truck usage.
- Review of washroom facilities at Sherman's Point, Brooks Ferry Landing, and Conservation Park
- Playground Rationalization: review of inspections
- Discussion of Community Programming sponsorship packages
- Discussion regarding food trucks at special events
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee will review an email regarding the Cartwright Building and discuss heritage awareness through a 'Heritage and Hauntings Ghost Walk.' The meeting also includes items for heritage listings and general information sharing.
- Email from Karen Prytula regarding the Cartwright Building
- Discussion of Heritage and Hauntings Ghost Walk
Market Square Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss upcoming fall 2023 activities for Market Square and Town Hall. Members will also review the 2022 Community Improvement Plan draft and receive an update on the OTF Grant.
- Fall 2023 activities and events in Market Square and Town Hall
- Review of the 2022 Community Improvement Plan (Draft)
- OTF Grant update