Haliburton County public meetings in 2023
55 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Library Board will review the 2024 budget overview, proposed holiday closures, and remaining funds for small tools and equipment. The meeting also includes discussions regarding funding from reserves for the Dorset branch.
- Proposed 2024 Holiday Hours
- Overview of Library Budget 2024
- Discussion of remaining budget in Small Tools and Equipment
- Discussion of Dorset Funding from Reserves Budget Line
Regular Council
The Council will review the Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan for 2023–2027 and a re-development proposal for the Wee Care property. The meeting also includes discussions on transit service RFPs and various administrative reports.
- Review of Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan 2023–2027
- Wee Care Property Re-Development Proposal
- Minden to Haliburton Transit Service RFP
- Appointment of Council representative to Haliburton Highlands Health Services Board
- By-law to appoint area Weed Inspectors for 2024
Inaugural Session of Council
This special meeting serves as the inaugural session for the Haliburton County Council. The agenda focuses on the election of the 2024 Warden, including nomination speeches and the oath of office.
- Election of the County Warden for 2024
- Review of procedures for the Warden election
- By-law 4217 to confirm Council proceedings
Land Division Committee
The committee met to consider several applications for land consent, including lot additions and new residential lots. The meeting also included the review of minutes from the previous session.
- Lot addition at 1029 Statesman Drive, Minden Hills (File H-046/23)
- New right-of-way over existing driveway at 22417 Kawagama - East River WAO (File H-047/23)
- Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2023 meeting
Special Meeting - Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board will hold a meeting via Zoom on November 22, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual.
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
County Joint Accessibility Committee
The County Joint Accessibility Committee is meeting to review the draft of the 2023-2027 Multi-year Joint Accessibility Plan. The committee will also discuss accessibility standards under the AODA, including built environment and customer service.
- Review of 2023-2027 Multi-year Joint Accessibility Plan draft
- Discussion of AODA accessibility standards (Built Environment, Customer Service, Integrated Accessibility Standards)
- Review of previous meeting minutes from October 11, 2023
Regular Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month
The Council is reviewing several administrative reports, including updates on short-term rentals and local municipality winter maintenance agreements. The agenda also includes a report on the Haliburton County Rail Trail Side-by-Side Trial Program.
- By-law 4215-2023 to authorize winter maintenance service agreements with various municipalities
- Haliburton County Rail Trail – Side-by-Side Trial Program report
- Short Term Rentals Update for November 2023
- Local Municipality Winter Maintenance Agreements – 2023/2024
- Nomination Results for County Warden in 2024
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee will consider several applications for new rural residential lots and easements.
- File No. H-040/23 Moore: Create one new rural residential lot on County Road 121 in Minden Hills
- File No. H-041/23 Kellett: Create one new rural residential lot with shoreline frontage on Denna Lake Road in Minden Hills
- File No. H-042/23 Nelson & File No. H-043/23 Patten: New Bell Canada easements on Hawkins Trail in Minden Hills
- File No. H-045/23 Thatcher: Create one new shoreline residential lot on Contau Lake Road in Highlands East
- File No. H-044/23 Aubry: Create one new rural residential lot on Wishbone Lane/Gainer Road in Minden Hills
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Board is reviewing a report from the Service Delivery Review Committee and discussing the 2024 draft budget. The meeting also covers recent staffing changes, including the departure of CEO Christopher Stephenson.
- Service Delivery Review Committee Report presentation
- Review of October 2023 financial report (Actual vs Budget YTD)
- Discussion of 2024 Draft Budget status
- Update on Stanhope branch closure for carpeting installation
- Launch of new Radon Screening Kits
Regular Council - 1st Meeting of Month
Council is reviewing several items including an Official Plan Amendment for additional residential units and a draft plan of subdivision for LRC Campbell. The agenda also includes a request for a financial contribution to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation.
- County Official Plan Amendment (OPA No.1) - Additional Residential Units
- Draft Plan of Subdivision 46-T-23001 (LRC Campbell)
- Draft Plan of Condominium 46-CE-23002 (LRC Campbell)
- Financial contribution to Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation CT Scan and Mammography Campaign
- Ambulance purchase from Crestline Industries for $263,778.75 plus taxes
Special Meeting of Council
The County Council met to receive an update on the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The presentation detailed rising rental costs, housing targets for Haliburton, and the financial challenges of affordable housing development.
- Update on the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan
- Review of Haliburton affordable housing target of 700 units by 2029
- Report on $651,000 County of Haliburton affordable housing reserve as of 2023
- Discussion of rising average market rents for 1 and 2 bedroom rentals
- By-law 4212 to confirm the proceedings of County Council
Regular Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month
The council will discuss a $1 million financial request from Haliburton Highlands Health Services for diagnostic imaging equipment, as well as an official plan amendment allowing additional residential units.
- Council to consider a $1 million contribution to Haliburton Highlands Health Services for diagnostic imaging equipment
- Public meeting on County Official Plan Amendment (OPA No.1) to allow additional residential units
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee will consider several applications for new and canceled right-of-ways.
- File No. H-018/23 Bacher; H-029/23 Stevenson: Establish new right-of-ways over existing private road
- File No. H-034/23 Smith: New right-of-way over existing driveway
- File No. H-035/23, H-036/23, H-037/23 Building Arts Development Inc.: Grant new right-of-ways
- File No. H-038/23 Eppich: Cancelation of Consents B-57/79 & B-58/79
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Board is reviewing the 2024 draft budget, which includes potential increases for programming hours, consortium costs, and insurance. The meeting also addresses the resignation of CEO Chris Stephenson for health reasons and the retirement of Branch Assistant Sheila Plant.
- Review of Draft Budget 2024
- Discussion regarding increasing monthly programming hours from 50 to up to 60
- Review of branch hours and fee schedules
- Resignation of CEO/Chief Librarian Chris Stephenson
- Retirement of Branch Assistant Sheila Plant effective October 20, 202/3
County Joint Accessibility Committee
The County Joint Accessibility Committee is reviewing a new Site Plan Accessibility Checklist and discussing updates to the Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan. The meeting also includes reviews of AODA accessibility standards and potential new county initiatives.
- Development of a Site Plan Accessibility Checklist
- Review of the Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan
- Discussion of potential County Initiatives within the Multi-Year Plan
- Review of AODA Accessibility Standards (Build Environment, Customer Service, and Integrated Accessibility Standards)
Regular Council - 1st Meeting of Month
The October 11, 2023, meeting agenda includes a public meeting regarding an Official Plan Amendment for additional residential units. Council will also consider a by-law to authorize a contract with Curry Chevrolet Buick LTD for three pickup trucks.
- Public Meeting: County Official Plan Amendment (OPA No.1) - Additional Residential Units
- By-law 4209: Agreement with Curry Chevrolet Buick LTD for the supply of three pickup trucks
- Contract change regarding the supply of a loader
- Six Month Activity Report for Shoreline Preservation By-law 4169
- Delegation from Haliburton Highlands Health Services regarding healthcare enhancements
Regular Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month
The Council is reviewing several administrative reports, including financial updates and IT status. Key items include a pre-budget approval for an ambulance purchase and a notice of motion to trial a bus shuttle between Minden and Haliburton.
- Pre-budget approval to purchase one ambulance from Crestline Coach Ltd.
- Notice of Motion to issue an RFP for a two-year bus transportation shuttle trial between Minden and Haliburton
- Approval to release an RFP for the Paudash Lake Bridge Engineering Consulting Assignment
- By-law to appoint members to the Community Climate Action Plan Advisory Group
- Authorization of membership agreements for the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team
Special Meeting of Council
Council received a presentation from the County of Frontenac regarding communal services for villages and hamlets. The presentation discussed the use of municipal service corporations, environmental advantages of communal systems, and case studies including Sharbot Lake, Marysville, and Verona.
- Presentation on Communal Services by Kelly James Pender and Joe Gallivan
- Discussion of three community projects ready for communal services: Sharbot Lake, Marysville, and Verona
- Review of the Sharbot Lake Communal Services Feasibility Study (2021-current)
- Review of the Village of Marysville Secondary Plan (2019-2022)
- Review of the Village of Verona Housing Master Plan (2021-2003)
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board will discuss the draft budget for fiscal year 2024. Other items include a presentation on public services and updates from the CEO.
- Approval of $1979 each for three air purifiers to be purchased using reserve funds
- Discussion on initiating library service at Dorset Rec Centre
Regular Council
Haliburton County Council will discuss and approve an official plan amendment related to a development project. The meeting also includes updates on short-term rentals, correspondence, and delegations.
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for Hot Pond Enterprises Corp.
- Update on Short Term Rentals
- Support for resolution from the Township of Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls regarding short term rental regulations
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee will consider several applications for land consent, including a lot addition in Algonquin Highlands and new right-of-ways in Minden Hills. The meeting also includes the review of previous meeting minutes.
- Lot addition at 1005 McLaughlin Lane, Algonquin Highlands
- New right-of-ways for 1276 & 1284 Poverty Bay Trail, Minden Hills
- Review of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes
Regular Council
The Council will consider official plan amendments for Hot Pond Enterprises Corp. and Harburn Holdings Ltd. in the Municipality of Dysart et al. The meeting also includes reviews of revised procurement policies, a 2024 paramedic response time plan, and several new by-laws.
- Official Plan Amendment 2 for Hot Pond Enterprises Corp.
- Official Plan Amendment for Harburn Holdings Ltd.
- Revision of the County Procurement Policy
- By-law to appoint an auditor for the Corporation of the County of Haliburton
- Lease agreement with John Beachli Construction ENT. Ltd. for office space
Land Division Committee
The committee is reviewing multiple applications for lot additions, right-of-ways, and easement relocations. The agenda also includes a discussion on proposed changes to the Haliburton County Official Plan.
- Lot addition at 8089 County Road 507 in Highlands East
- Lot addition at 1649 Scotch Line Road in Minden Hills
- Severance of two commercial lots and new right-of-way at 166 & 186 Highland Street in Dysart
- Lot additions via land swap at 17225 WAO Redstone Lake
- Cancellation of three long-term lease descriptions at 1401 & 1409 Straggle Lake Road
Regular Council
The Council will review proposed changes to the Haliburton County Official Plan and discuss refinements to the Short Term Rentals Licensing By-law. The agenda also includes updates on water quality monitoring, climate change impacts on health, and the winter sand tender report.
- Proposed changes to the Haliburton County Official Plan
- Refinements to the Short Term Rentals Licensing By-law
- Winter Sand Tender Report
- Tariff of Fees By-law (By-law 4190)
- Appointment of a By-law Enforcement Officer (By-law 4189)
Land Division Committee
The committee is reviewing multiple applications for lot additions, right-of-ways, and easements. These requests involve properties in Minden Hills, Highlands East, Dysart et al., and Algonquin Highlands.
- Lot addition to shoreline residential property at Concession 5, Part of Lots 3 & 4
- Lot addition between two shoreline residential properties at 1164 Ruthvern Road
- Granting two new right-of-ways for 1709 Mission Drive and 1064 Bingo Lane
- New Bell Canada easements on 2829 Kashagawigamog Road, 1023 Pocket Trail, and 1010 Crofters Lane
- Right-of-way application for vacant land benefitting 1399 Baybreeze Way
Regular Council
The Council will review proposed by-laws for the licensing of short-term rentals, including a renters code of conduct. The meeting also includes updates on the EORN Cell Gap Project and considerations regarding Municipal Accommodation Tax.
- Licensing of Short Term Rentals: Review of Registration and Licensing By-law revisions
- By-law 4186: Authorization of agreement with Superior Road Products Ltd. for asphalt rejuvenator on 9.8 km of County Road 1
- EORN Cell Gap Project update
- Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) & Short-Term Rentals regulation considerations
- By-law 4187: Amendment to appoint Council members to external boards
County Joint Accessibility Committee
The County Joint Accessibility Committee is reviewing updates for the Alternative and Augmentative Communication Board project. The meeting also includes a report on the Administration Building front entrance steps, ramp, and railings.
- Update on Alternative and Augmentative Communication Board Project
- Report on Administration Building Front Entrance Steps, Ramp and Railings
- Discussion regarding Multi-Year Accessibility Plan next steps
- Review of accessibility updates to the county website and meeting software
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board is reviewing a proposal to purchase air purifiers for branches lacking built-in air exchange. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential library services at the Dorset Rec Centre.
- Considering reserve fund purchase of air purifiers for specific branches
- Discussion on future library service use of space at Dorset Rec Centre
- Presentation from Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- Review of May 2023 circulation statistics and financial reports
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several reports including the Community Climate Action Plan and updates on the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Emergency Department. The meeting also includes delegations regarding motorized vehicle use on the Haliburton County Rail Trail.
- Delegations regarding ROVs and Side-by-Sides on the Haliburton County Rail Trail
- Review of the Community Climate Action Plan
- 2023 Asphalt Preservation Project Recommendation
- Haliburton Highlands Health Services Emergency Department Consolidation Update
- Administration Building Enabling Accessibility Fund Grant Information Report
Land Division Committee
The committee is reviewing several applications for lot additions, new rural residential lots, and a right-of-way. The meeting includes proposals for property changes in Algonquin Highlands and Dysart et al.
- Lot addition for BKS Carpentry Ltd. at Concession 7, Part of Lots 8 & 9
- Lot addition for CW Kawagama Ltd. at 1059 Suggie Trail
- Creation of one new rural residential lot at Con. 2 Lot 4, West Settlement Road
- Shoreline lot additions for Ross & Sharon Gallinger, Diane Kewley, and Mark Pettigrew
- Creation of a right-of-way at 1019 Swift Lane
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing the annual financial statement review and year-end audit report from KPMG LLP. The meeting also includes discussions on the draft Community Climate Action Plan and updates regarding the Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2022 Year End Report.
- Financial Statement Review and Year-End Audit Report by KPMG LLP
- Draft Community Climate Action Plan presentation
- Haliburton County Paramedic Service 2022 Year End Report
- By-law 4180: Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer for Land Division Committee
- By-law 4184: Appointment of a Deputy Clerk
Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton Highlands Health Services is presenting a detailed plan to consolidate emergency department services. The plan includes staffing changes, space reconfigurations at the Haliburton site, and a transition schedule beginning June 1st.
- Emergency Room Consolidation Plan/Reorganization delegation
- Transition of Minden ED services to Haliburton ED effective June 1st
- Proposed increase in Haliburton ED spaces from 9 to 14 or 15
- Legal opinion regarding a potential Declaration of State of Emergency
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a presentation regarding the environmental and safety impacts of fireworks. The agenda also includes updates on public works, rail trails, IT status, and economic development.
- Presentation by EH! Environment Haliburton on the consequences of fireworks
- May 2023 Public Works Status Report
- Rail Trail Status Report
- First Quarter Economic Development and Tourism Activity Update
- April 2023 Cheque Register review
Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is reviewing a request from Building Arts Developments Inc. to extend the draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 46-T-19001. The extension is requested due to land registry delays regarding absolute title registration. If approved, the new expiration date for the plan would be May 15, 2024.
- Extension request for Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision 46-T-19001
- Proposed two-year extension for lands in the Township of Algonquin Highlands
- Review of subdivision conditions including shoreline setbacks and septic requirements
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Board met to review a presentation of the 2022 draft financial statements by KPMG LLP. The meeting also included reports on library circulation, librarian activities, and updates on collection development.
- Presentation of 2022 draft financial statements by Oscar Poloni of KPMG LLP
- Review of 2022 financial position showing $342,993 due from County of Haliburton
- Report on 2022 total revenue of $1,305,249 and total expenses of $1,235,565
- Discussion regarding Peterborough Public Library Board borrowing agreement
- Closed session regarding staff performance appraisal
Land Division Committee
The committee is reviewing several applications for consent to create new residential lots and lot additions. These applications involve properties in the municipalities of Minden Hills and Algonquin Highlands.
- Application H-052/22: Create one new rural residential lot at 188 and 1889 Soyers Lake Road, Minden Hills
- Application H-001/23: Create one new shoreline residential lot in Algonquin Highlands
- Application H-002/23: Create one new rural residential lot in Algonquin Highlands
- Application H-004/23: Lot additions to two adjacent waterfront lots in Minden Hills
- Application H-005/23: Create one new rural residential lot at 1920 Buckslide Road, Algonquin Highlands
Regular Council
The Council will review an Official Plan Amendment for Harburn Holdings Ltd. and discuss proposed provincial changes to the Planning Act. Additional items include a 2023-2026 Economic Development Strategy and a by-law regarding pavement markings on County Roads.
- Official Plan Amendment: File No. 4624-OPA-001 (Harburn Holdings Ltd.)
- Economic Development Strategy - 2023 - 2026
- By-law to repeal Shoreline Preservation By-law 4123
- Agreement with Trillium Pavement Marking for 2023 County Road pavement markings
- Proposed changes to the Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement
Land Division Committee
The committee is reviewing multiple applications for the creation of new rural and shoreline residential lots. The agenda includes proposals for land additions and new lot severances in Algonquin Highlands and Minden Hills.
- H-054/22 & H-055/22: Creation of a 2-hectare rural lot and a lot addition at Con. 4 Pt. Lot 28, Algonquin Highlands
- H-009/22: Creation of one new rural lot at 1874 Bethel Road, Minden Hills
- H-003/23: Lot addition between two shoreline lots at 1019 & 1030 Jamieson Drive, Minden Hills
- H-001/23: Creation of one new shoreline residential lot in Algonquin Highlands
- H-024/22 & H-025/22: Update report regarding surveyors' sketches for 1005 and 1011 KC Dam Road, Minden Hills
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation on the draft Economic Development Strategy for Haliburton County, and to consider routine reports on roads, finance, IT, and planning. The agenda includes a closed session for confidential commercial or financial information. Most items are routine administrative updates, with the economic development strategy being the main substantive item.
- Draft Economic Development Strategy presentation by Tonya Kraan of Strexer Harrop Consulting Group
- Pavement Markings Tender
- Payroll Register for March 2023
- Cheque Register for March 2023
- Purchase of a vehicle for County administration departments
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board is meeting to review and potentially approve updates to the Library Code of Conduct and a new Equipment Loan Policy, along with receiving financial reports and discussing cybersecurity, reciprocal borrowing, and making policy committee meetings public. The agenda also includes a presentation on technological resources and planning branch tours.
- Review of OP-02 Library Code of Conduct with draft edits
- Review of OP-12 Equipment Loan Policy and LCD projector lending agreement
- Financial report for March 2023 (actual vs. budget YTD)
- Discussion of cybersecurity audit
- Discussion of reciprocal borrowing agreement with an area library
County Joint Accessibility Committee
The committee will appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair and discuss next steps for a new accessibility plan following the 2018-2022 plan. The agenda also includes a review of the Dysart Accessible Playground.
- Appointment of Committee Chair
- Appointment of Committee Vice Chair
- Dysart Accessible Playground Review
- Discussion on 2018 - 2022 Accessibility Plan next steps
- Review of AMO submission to the Fourth Independent Review of the AODA
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Haliburton County Council is dedicated to a single item of business: considering Official Plan Amendment 1 to the Municipality of Dysart et al Official Plan, filed by Harburn Holdings Ltd. (applicant Paul Wilson) for a development at Grass Lake, Haliburton (County File No. 4624-OPA-001). Council will review the proposed amendment, a county staff report, and a proposed modification to the amendment, along with related correspondence. The agenda includes only this substantive item, with the rest being procedural (opening remarks, roll call, land acknowledgement, adoption of agenda, and declarations of interest).
- Harburn Holdings Development at Grass Lake, Haliburton (File No. 4624-OPA-001)
- Official Plan Amendment 1 to the Municipality of Dysart et al Official Plan
- County Staff Report on File No. 4624-OPA-001
- Proposed Modification to OPA No. 1
- Correspondence: Harburn response to FoGL (Friends of Grass Lake) and letters from Usher (2021-22)
Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to hear a delegation from the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus about their '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan, and to consider a request to extend draft approval for a subdivision (File No. 46-T-91001 Muir-Bishop). The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and approving recommendations from prior committee meetings.
- Delegation from EOWC on '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan
- Request for extension of draft approval for File No. 46-T-91001 Muir-Bishop
- Approval of recommendations from March 8, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Adoption of minutes from February 22 and February 27, 2023 meetings
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee will consider two applications for consent to create new lots: one for a rural residential lot at 1107 Eric Potter Road in Minden Hills, and one for a shoreline residential lot in Dysart et al. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.
- File H-034/22 (Zwart): create one new rural residential lot at 1107 Eric Potter Road, Minden Hills
- File H-060/22 (Warren): create one new shoreline residential lot, Con 8 Lot 22, 19R-5350 Part 3, 4, 6, Dysart et al.
- Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board is meeting to review and discuss library policies, including the Leave of Absence Policy (PRO-04) and the Fee Schedule appendix to the Library Fees Policy (OP-16), as well as hear a presentation on 2023 programming. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.
- Review of PRO-04 Leave of Absence Policy
- Review of Fee Schedule (appendix to OP-16 Library Fees Policy)
- Presentation on Programming at HCPL 2023 by Hillary Montgomery
- Verbal discussion on Hours & Fees
- Adoption of minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Haliburton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several operational items, including road rehabilitation projects, a bridge rehabilitation, equipment purchases, EMS response times, financial registers, IT status, climate action engagement results, and a tourism update. The agenda also includes a closed session for lease renewal, a committee appointment, and negotiations.
- 2023 Hot Mix Road Rehabilitation Projects
- 2023 Surface Treatment Road Rehabilitation Projects
- Rehabilitation of the Gooderham Bridge
- Supply of a Tractor Backhoe and a Pickup Truck
- Road Safety Study - CR648 from Clark Hill Road to South Wilberforce Road
Special Meeting of Council
Haliburton County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss refinements to draft short-term rental (STR) registration and licensing by-laws. The agenda includes a staff report with recommendations and next steps, but no final decisions are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the STR by-law discussion.
- Discussion of draft STR Registration By-law and Licensing By-law
- Proposed STR license fees: $250 (Class A) to $750 (Class C)
- Proposed appeal fee of $300 for STR licensing decisions
- No annual occupancy cap recommended
- Only owners, not tenants, may operate STRs
Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to consider an official plan amendment (File No. 4624-OPA-001) requested by Harburn Holdings Ltd. for the Municipality of Dysart et al. The council will also hear a delegation from the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust about the Highlands Corridor, and vote on recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including the 2023 budget update and approval request.
- Official Plan Amendment 1 to the Dysart et al Official Plan (Harburn Holdings Ltd.) with attachments including planning report, hydrogeology, and environmental impact study
- Delegation from Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (Paul Heaven and Shelley Hunt) on the Highlands Corridor
- 2023 Budget Update and Budget Approval Request from Committee of the Whole
- 2023 Estimated Reserve Balances and 2022-2023 Summary Comparison
- Adoption of minutes from January 25 and January 30, 2023 meetings
Land Division Committee
The Haliburton County Land Division Committee will meet electronically to consider five applications for consent to sever land, creating new residential lots. The agenda includes nominations for Chair and Deputy Chair, adoption of minutes, and declarations of interest. The committee will decide on each application, which includes shoreline and rural residential lots in Dysart, Highlands East, and Algonquin Highlands.
- H-038/22 (Paterson et al.): Create one new shoreline residential lot, Concession 7, Lot 31, Dysart et al.
- H-050/22 (Warrington): Create one new rural residential lot, 2254 Kennaway Road, Dysart.
- H-048/22, H-049/22 (Hrncie): Create two new rural residential lots, 16871 Highway 118, Highlands East.
- H-053/22 (R&F Mouland Ltd.): Create one new rural residential lot, 1005 Trading Bay Road, Algonquin Highlands.
- H-056/22 (1455721 Ontario Inc.): Sever one new shoreline residential lot, 1105 Laurel Road, Algonquin Highlands.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the proposed 2023 Human Services budget and the Haliburton County Paramedic Master Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on public works status and various road-related agreements.
- 2023 Human Services proposed budget presentation
- Haliburton County Paramedic Master Plan presentation
- Public Works February 2023 status report
- Supply of tandem axle truck with dump box, material spreader, plow and wing
- Request for Tender for the rehabilitation of the Gooderham Bridge
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board is meeting to consider an amendment to a previous motion regarding the purchase of a new vehicle, with a subtotal of $58,166 before taxes. The board will also discuss updating the library's mileage rate to match the county's rate, proposed amendments to the 2023 budget, and assign members to a policy committee. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, financial reports, and a land acknowledgement.
- Proposed amendment to Motion #L 06-2023 to include vehicle cost of $58,166 (subtotal before taxes)
- Verbal discussion on updating library mileage rate to match county rate
- Verbal update on proposed amendments to 2023 budget
- Policy Committee overview and assignment of members (Board Chair, Vice Chair, one public appointee)
- Board workplan review (2022 final and 2023 revised)
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Haliburton County Council is dedicated to a single item of business: the Shoreline Preservation By-law 4123. Council will discuss the by-law and its associated attachments, which include the by-law text, a 2018 shoreline protection review, a letter from John Ewart Stone, and a proposed shoreline permit system. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with opening remarks, roll call, land acknowledgement, and adoption of the agenda.
- Shoreline Preservation By-law 4123
- Shoreline Permit System
- Compliance and Enforcement
- Property Owner Self Screening Tool
- 20 Metre Buffer Identification Tool
Regular Council
Haliburton County Council is meeting to receive delegations on the Comprehensive Review Study growth forecast and an Economic Development Strategy update, and to consider several planning and environment items including a Development Charges study update, a short-term rental study, and a county-wide FoodCycler program. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee recommendations.
- Delegation: Watson & Associates on growth forecast for the County of Haliburton Comprehensive Review Study
- Delegation: Strexer Harrop Consulting Group on Economic Development Strategy update
- Development Charges (DC) Study Update under Planning and Environment
- Haliburton Short Term Rental Study Update with registration and licensing by-laws
- County-Wide FoodCycler Program Options
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a pre-budget approval to purchase an ambulance, a delegation on re-establishing a Community Policing Advisory Committee, and a presentation of the 2023 draft budget by department. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and status reports from roads, IT, and planning departments.
- Pre-budget approval to purchase an ambulance (Emergency Medical Services)
- Delegation from Staff Sgt. Rob Flindall, Haliburton Highlands OPP, on re-establishing Community Policing Advisory Committee
- 2023 Draft Budget presentations by department (Corporate Services, IT, Economic Development, Public Works, EMS, Planning, Library)
- County-Wide FoodCycler Program Options discussion
- Climate Action Progress Report
Haliburton County Public Library Board
The Haliburton County Public Library Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the year, as required by its terms of reference. The board will also review the purchase of a library courier/programming van, discuss 2023 meeting dates, and receive financial and librarian reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the library board
- Review of library courier/programming van purchase and updates (verbal)
- 2023 meeting dates to be set
- Financial report for December 2022 (actual vs budget YTD)
- Adoption of minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting