Haliburton County public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board will consider adopting a COVID-19 vaccination policy and a working remotely policy, accept the second draft of the library budget, and decide on funding for a rebranding refresh. The board will also enter a closed session for personal matters and discuss developing a land acknowledgement for future meetings.
- Adoption of draft COVID-19 vaccination policy
- Adoption of draft working remotely policy
- Acceptance of Library Budget Draft 2
- Approval of funding for rebranding refresh
- Commitment to develop a land acknowledgement
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including the evaluation of a request for proposals for short-term rentals, approval to release an RFP for a tandem-axle snow plow, and a vaccination policy. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, reports from committees and external boards, and a closed session. Most items are procedural or for information, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Short-Term Rentals - Request for Proposal Evaluation
- Approval to Release a Request for Proposal for a Tandem-axle Snow Plow
- Vaccination Policy
- Nomination Results for Warden
- By-law 4077 to confirm proceedings
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda (including minutes, librarian's report, financial reports, and circulation statistics), and discuss business arising from previous meetings. Key items include approving holiday closure dates for the library and administrative centre, an update on the Dorset Depot service, and a discussion on vaccine policy. The board will also enter closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Proposed closures: Dec 24-26, Dec 28, Dec 31, 2021, and Jan 1, 2022; admin centre closed Dec 24-31, 2021, reopening Jan 3, 2022
- Dorset Depot update: discussion on service options in Algonquin Highlands, including possible locker purchase
- Region of Waterloo Vaccine Policy discussion
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2021 via Zoom
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive department status reports, review the October 2021 cheque and payroll registers, and discuss returning to in-person council meetings. The main item is the 2022 draft budget presentation by department, which will be reviewed for the first time. The meeting also includes a closed session on non-union job evaluations and pay equity.
- 2022 draft budget presentation by department
- Cheque Register for October 2021
- Payroll Register for October 2021
- Discussion re in-person Council Meetings
- Closed session: Human Resources - Non-Union Job Evaluations and Pay Equity Plan
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee is meeting remotely to hear six applications for consent under the Planning Act, including requests for new lots and access easements in Dysart et al. and Minden Hills. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting, receiving statistics for August 2021, and setting 2022 meeting dates.
- Paul Smart and Michelle Smart: new lot, Part of Lot 9, Concession 8, Dudley, Dysart et al.
- Smartfive Holdings Inc.: new lot, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 8, Dudley, Dysart et al.
- Smartfive Holdings Inc.: lot addition, Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 8, Dudley, Dysart et al.
- Annemarrie Harriet Graham: easement for access, Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 and Lot 5, Concession A, Snowdon, Minden Hills
- Catharine and Karl Gonnsen: easement for access, Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, Dudley, Dysart et al.
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to consider the draft final report on the Shoreline Preservation Review, presented by consultants J.L. Richards & Associates and Hutchinson Environmental Sciences. The council will also vote on several by-laws, including winter maintenance agreements with local municipalities and the purchase of a replacement Gradall/excavator. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and committee reports, plus a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- Shoreline Preservation Review - Draft Final Report (J.L. Richards & Associates)
- By-laws 4068-4071: winter maintenance agreements with Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Highlands East, Minden Hills
- By-law 4072: agreement with Amaco Equipment for Gradall/Excavator supply
- By-law 4073: Licence of Occupation for turtle wall barrier with The Land Between
- By-law 4075: agreement with Doctor Muriel Charles
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive status reports and discuss several key items, including a paramedic service master plan, a community greenhouse gas inventory and climate action plan development, and the 2022 budget timeline. The agenda also includes routine approvals of financial registers and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service Master Plan
- Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Local Climate Projections
- Community Climate Action Plan Development
- 2022 Proposed Budget Timelines
- Draft Backup and Disaster Recovery Policy
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several operational matters, including a review of library hours and fees, the status of the Dorset Depot, and holiday hours. The board will also receive reports on the CEO evaluation process, financial reports, and circulation statistics. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and financial reports, but also new business on hours and fees.
- Review of library hours and fees
- Discussion of Dorset Depot status
- Holiday hours for the library
- CEO evaluation process update from ad hoc committee
- Financial reports and circulation statistics
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special meeting to receive an overview from consultants Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. on the Shoreline Protection By-law. The meeting is electronic, with public observation via webcast. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a confirming by-law.
- Shoreline Protection By-law Open House - Consultants Overview
- Presentation by Jason Ferrigan and Gaurang Khandelwa of J.L. Richards & Associates
- By-law 4067 to confirm proceedings of the September 29, 2021 special meeting
Haliburton County Library Board
The Haliburton County Library Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss new business, including CEO performance evaluations and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda includes consent items such as financial reports and a report on fine-free service, plus updates on branch tours and upcoming strategic planning and budget meetings.
- Report on Fine Free HCPL
- Personnel Committee/CEO Performance Evaluations
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation discussion
- Financial report: YTD revenue $696,045 vs budget $1,193,833
- New CEO Chris Stephenson starts September 22
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive reports on roads, emergency medical services, finance, IT, and tourism. Key items include the Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2022 Response Time Plan, the September 2021 roads status report, and the Explore #MyHaliburtonHighlands tourism publication. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations and solicitor-client privileged matters.
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2022 Response Time Plan
- September 2021 roads status report (Capital Projects, Operations, Roads Maintenance)
- Cheque Register for August 2021
- Payroll Register for August 2021
- Explore #MyHaliburtonHighlands Tourism Publication
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting electronically to review the Shoreline Preservation Review, approve reports from the Committee of the Whole, and consider several by-laws including a contract with Marquis Snow & Ice Ltd. for resurfacing the County Rail Trail. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, a planning department update, and a closed session for personal matters.
- Haliburton County Shoreline Preservation Review (business arising from previous meeting)
- By-law 4063: authorize agreement with Marquis Snow & Ice Ltd. for resurfacing of the Haliburton County Rail Trail
- By-law 4062: appoint a Deputy Treasurer
- By-law 4064: prescribe signing authorities for cheques and financial documents
- Closed session under Section 239 (b) for personal matters about identifiable individuals
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee is meeting to hear one application for consent: a lot addition proposed by the Estate of Vera Coles for property at 7925 County Road 503 in Minden Hills. The application would sever an 11.18-hectare parcel to add to an abutting property at 2559 Milburn Road, while retaining 2.13 hectares. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and receiving statistics.
- Application H-021/21: Estate of Vera Coles, lot addition, Part of Lot 26, Concession 5, Snowdon, Minden Hills
- Proposed severance: 11.18 ha, 94 m frontage; retained: 2.13 ha, 150 m frontage
- Benefitting lands at 2559 Milburn Road; 0.3 m reserve to be conveyed to township
- Statistics report for July 2021 to be received
County Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special meeting to receive an overview from consultants Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. on the draft Shoreline Protection By-law. The meeting is electronic, with public observation via live webcast. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, and a confirming by-law.
- Draft Shoreline Protection By-law open house - consultants overview
- Presentation by Jason Ferrigan, Senior Planner, and Gaurang Khandelwa, Planner, from JL Richards & Associates
- By-law 4061 to confirm the proceedings of the July 29, 2021 special meeting
County Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to review administrative reports, including the Affordable Housing Target Program intake, and to discuss the short-term rental review process. The agenda also includes planning updates on electric vehicle charging stations and a municipal plan review, plus several routine reports and by-laws.
- Affordable Housing Target Program intake report (COH2021-001)
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations report
- Discussion re Short Term Rental Review Process
- By-Law 4059 to authorize consultant agreement for Municipal Plan Review of Technical Reports
- Roads Capital Budget Summary
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee is meeting remotely on July 12, 2021, to hear a consent application from Gordon and Dianne Burley for an easement for right-of-way on Lot 29, Plan 370, in the Municipality of Dysart et al. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, declarations of interest, and reports. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube webcast.
- Consent application by Gordon and Dianne Burley for an easement for right-of-way at Lot 29, Plan 370, Geographic Township of Havelock, Municipality of Dysart et al.
County Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Haliburton County Council held electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual related to the Director of Tourism vacancy. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, and a confirming by-law.
- Closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual (Director of Tourism vacancy)
- By-law 4057 to confirm proceedings of the July 5, 2021 special meeting
County Council - Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to hear delegations from Adventure Haliburton Group and the Haliburton Tourism Action Committee, review the 2020 Paramedic Service year-end report, and consider routine items such as cheque registers, payroll registers, and IT status reports. The agenda also includes a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals, including a staff resignation.
- Adventure Haliburton Group delegation on Driftscape digital marketing campaign, requesting $5,000 initial and $2,500 annual funding
- Haliburton Tourism Action Committee delegation on tourism stakeholder group revitalization
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2020 Year End Report
- Draft Electronic Personal Health Information Security Policy
- Rural Economic Development Funding Application
County Committees
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss the connection between the plan and the OPP Detachment Board, gather input on advisory table membership, and review next steps for data collection and stakeholder engagement. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting and correspondence from StrategyCorp.
- Discussion on OPP Detachment Board formation and workplan
- Input on CSWB Advisory Table membership
- Overview of next steps for data collection and stakeholder engagement
- Adoption of minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting
- StrategyCorp correspondence