Haliburton County public meetings in 2025

County Joint Accessibility Committee

The County Joint Accessibility Committee is meeting to review the 2025 Accessibility Plan and accomplishments. The body will also discuss a recognition program for accessibility contributions and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review of the 2023-2027 County of Haliburton Accessibility Plan
• Discussion of the Haliburton County Accessibility Awards Recognition Program
• Establishment of the 2026 Accessibility Meeting Schedule
• Review of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2025)

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board discussed the 2026 budget and voted on a motion to submit a revised proposal that would draw down reserve funds more gradually; the vote was a tie and the motion was denied. The Board also considered proposed holiday closure dates for 2026, proposed meeting dates for 2026, and reviewed the 2025 Board self‑evaluation results. A closed session was held for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• 8.1 Proposed Haliburton County Public Library 2026 Holiday Closure Dates
• 8.2 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates for Discussion
• 8.3 Board Self Evaluation Results 2025
• 8.4 2026 Budget – Discussion (motion to submit revised budget denied)
• 10.1 Closed Session for personal matters about an identifiable individual

Regular Council

The council will consider and vote on the 2026 Budget Update and Approval Request, which includes a 1.5% dedicated capital levy and a 0.5% dedicated community health levy. It will also consider by‑laws to appoint municipal and council members to the Haliburton County Land Division Committee for 2026, and a by‑law establishing a tiered response agreement between the County Paramedic Service and municipal fire services. Additional items include a tourism marketing plan presentation and a physician recruitment update, both received for information.

• 2026 Budget Update and Approval Request – includes a 1.5% capital levy and a 0.5% community health levy
• By‑law to appoint municipal representatives to the Haliburton County Land Division Committee for 2026
• By‑law to appoint Council members to the Land Division Committee (By‑law 4327)
• By‑law 4328 – Tiered Response Agreement between County Paramedic Service and municipal fire services
• Tourism Marketing Plans 2026 presentation – received for information

Special Meeting of Council - 09 Dec 2025 - Warden's Election

The special council meeting on 9 December 2025 is held to elect the County Warden for 2026. Councillors deliver nomination speeches, and Councillor Burton is acclaimed as Warden effective 19 December 2025. The council also adopts By‑law 4326 to confirm the meeting’s resolutions and presents the Warden’s robe and chain of office.

• Review procedures for election of County Warden for 2026
• Nomination speeches by Councillors Burton, Fearrey, and Ryall
• Acclamation of Councillor Dave Burton as Warden (effective 19 Dec 2025)
• Presentation of the Warden’s robe and chain of office
• Adoption of By‑law 4326 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings

Land Division Committee

The committee will review several applications for consent, including lot additions on Wren Lake Drive (files H-036/25 and H-037/25) and a lot addition on Growler Lake Drive, as well as new leaseholds exceeding 21 years on Straggle Lake Drive and Allen Lake Drive. Staff reports will be received and the committee may grant provisional approval subject to conditions. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2026 committee schedule.

• File H-036/25 & H-037/25 – lot addition on Wren Lake Drive, Township of Algonquin Highlands
• File H-038/25 – new leasehold >21 years at 1141 Straggle Lake Drive, Dysart et al
• File H-039/25 – new leasehold >21 years at 1422 Allen Lake Drive, Dysart et al
• File H-040/25 – lot addition at 1739 Growler Lake Drive, Dysart et al
• Adoption of the 2026 Land Division Committee meeting schedule

Haliburton County Public Library Board Special Meeting

The board is meeting to further discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The discussion includes a request for additional staffing hours at the Dorset Branch and a revised proposal regarding the County tax levy and the use of library reserves.

• Proposed 2026 total budgeted revenues of $1,500,581
• Request for 4 additional open hours per week at the Dorset Branch at a cost of $7,463
• Proposed County Tax Requisition amount of $1,337,081 (a 9.77% increase)
• Revised alternate proposal to keep County tax levy at 2025 levels ($1,218,079) and use $137,002 from Library Reserves

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will receive a presentation of the 2026 County budget and a separate presentation of the Haliburton County Public Library 2026 budget. Routine consent‑agenda items, including minutes from the November 12 meeting and a letter from Minister Rob Flack, will be adopted. The council will also receive a report on the nomination results for the 2026 County Warden and consider By‑law 4325 to confirm the meeting proceedings.

• Haliburton County Public Library 2026 Budget presentation by Andrea Brown, CEO/Chief Librarian
• Haliburton County 2026 Budget presentation by Gary Dyke, CAO, and Andrea Robinson, Director of Corporate Services
• Adoption of consent agenda items: minutes from Nov 12, 2025 and letter from Minister Rob Flack on the Building Faster Act (Bill 60)
• Report CLK-03-2025 – Nomination Results for Office of County Warden in 2026
• By‑law 4325 to confirm the proceedings of the November 26, 2025 council meeting

Haliburton County Public Library Board Special Meeting

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, conducted via Zoom. Board members will elect a chair (and subsequently a vice‑chair) according to policy BL‑06. The board will also consider appointing a public member to the library board. The meeting includes a land acknowledgement and standard procedural items.

• Election of Board Chair (and vice‑chair) per policy BL‑06
• Appointment of a public member to the Library Board

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Library Board will review and adopt the Draft 2026 HCPL Budget. The meeting also includes a financial report, updates on Dorset Branch hours and maintenance, and a self‑evaluation survey for board members.

• Adopt Draft 2026 HCPL Budget – includes decreasing the TRANSFER FROM RESERVE line to $18,000 and CY PURCHASES – HARDWARE line to $18,000, and adding $7,463 for four additional weekly hours at the Dorset branch
• Financial Report shows vehicle parts and repairs (line 4200401) cost $4,993 versus budget $2,300, a 117.08% variance
• Dorset Branch Open Hours Survey recommends a weekly 4‑hour Thursday shift (3:00 pm‑7:00 pm) starting January 2026
• Dorset Branch will be closed next week for repairs; library programming will move to the lower‑level meeting room
• Board Self‑Evaluation form is now online; members asked to complete it within two weeks

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider several items, including receiving a Lakelands Public Health budget presentation and a GIS strategy presentation. The council will endorse new LiDAR floodplain mapping for land‑use planning and adopt a by‑law authorizing winter‑maintenance agreements with four municipalities. It will also approve a four‑year physician incentive agreement that provides four $25,000 payments to Dr. Max Rannie.

• Endorsement of new LiDAR floodplain mapping for Gull River, Burnt River, Minden and Haliburton (Report PLN-19-2025)
• By‑law 4323 to authorize execution of winter‑maintenance agreements with Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Highlands East and Minden Hills
• Physician Incentive Agreement – Dr. Max Rannie: four $25,000 payments in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029
• Lakelands Public Health 2026 budget presentation (County contribution $693,053)
• Receipt of NG911 Final Report – Summary of Findings (Report ITS-11-2025)

Land Division Committee

The Haliburton County Land Division Committee will consider five applications for consent, including lot additions and an easement. The committee will receive reports and may grant provisional approval subject to specified conditions. Other business includes a proposed meeting schedule for 2026.

• H-028-25: Lot addition for Alexander Mackay at 1019 McLennan Drive, Unit 4 (Algonquin Highlands)
• H-032-25: Easement (right‑of‑way) for Easton at 27241 Highway 28 (Highlands East)
• H-035-25: Lot addition for Lisa and Tim Romberger at 1110 Strawberry Drive (Minden Hills)
• H-033/34-25: New waterfront lot and lot addition for Miller's Lake Conservation Association at Boice Bradley Drive and Preacher's Lane (Dysart et al)
• Proposed Land Division Committee meeting schedule for 2026

Short Term Rental Appeals Committee

The Short Term Rental Appeals Committee will consider five licence appeals for properties on White Lake Road, Ski Ridge Trail, Sir Sam's Road, Hot Pond and Reynolds Road. Each appeal includes a deputation, staff report and supporting documents. The committee will review the submissions and determine whether to grant, deny or vary the licences.

• License appeal for 1309 White Lake Road (Richards) – includes deputation and staff report
• License appeal for 1040 Ski Ridge Trail (Trofimov) – includes deputation and staff report
• License appeal for 1316 Sir Sam's Road (McLeish) – includes deputation and staff report
• License appeal for 1035 Hot Pond (Livingstone) – includes staff report
• License appeal for 1045 Reynolds Road (Kirby) – includes staff report and denial letter

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider and adopt by‑laws authorizing an agreement with Perfectly Built Inc. to renovate the County Administration Building at 11 Newcastle Street and the Land Registry Office at 12 Newcastle Street. The council will also rescind by‑law no. 3694, approve amendments to the Council Code of Conduct, adopt the consent agenda from the October 8 meeting, and receive the NG911 Final Report summary.

• By‑law 4321: Authorize agreement with Perfectly Built Inc. for renovations at 11 and 12 Newcastle Street
• By‑law 4320: Rescind by‑law no. 3694 amending County road designations
• Adopt consent agenda items, including minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Approve staff report CAO‑09‑2025 amending the Council Code of Conduct
• Receive NG911 Final Report – Summary of Findings (report ITS‑11‑2025)

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will review four applications for consent, including a proposal to create two new rural lots at 1273 Dignan Road in the Municipality of Dysart et al. Other items are a request to create one new lot at 1642 Glamor Lake Road, a lot addition for access at 1068 Woods Road, and an easement right‑of‑way at 1005 McLaughlin Point Lane. The committee will decide whether to grant provisional approval subject to specified conditions.

• H-026/25 & H-027/25 – create two new rural lots at 1273 Dignan Road (Municipality of Dysart et al)
• H-029/25 – create one new rural lot at 1642 Glamor Lake Road (Municipality of Highlands East)
• H-030/25 – lot addition for access at 1068 Woods Road (Municipality of Dysart et al)
• H-031/25 – easement right‑of‑way at 1005 McLaughlin Point Lane (Township of Algonquin Highlands)

County Joint Accessibility Committee

The Joint Accessibility Committee will receive a presentation on the Haliburton Rotary Skyline Park Project, a $200,000 capital improvement to add accessible shelters, washrooms and viewing platforms. It will also hear a presentation on accessible services at the Haliburton County Public Library and receive updates on the 2023‑2027 Joint Accessibility Plan, the Stop Gap Program, and a draft proclamation for International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2025. The committee will adopt the agenda, accept the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting, and set the next meeting for December 10, 2025.

• $200,000 Skyline Park makeover (new shelters, accessible washroom, platforms)
• Presentation on Haliburton County Public Library accessible services
• 2023‑2027 Joint Accessibility Plan update (2025 draft)
• Verbal update on Stop Gap Program (CRP Handbook – 250813)
• Draft proclamation for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec 3 2025

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will adopt the draft 2026 HCPL budget and approve a four‑hour increase to the Dorset Branch’s weekly open hours, incorporating the associated cost into the budget. The board will also receive a financial report that notes a $10,000 training budget for 2025, and updates on Dorset Branch maintenance and the library board self‑evaluation process.

• Adoption of Draft 2026 HCPL Budget (Andrea Brown)
• Decision to increase Dorset Branch weekly open hours by 4 hours (Option C) and fund it in the 2026 budget
• Financial Report noting a $10,000 training budget for 2025 (Andrea Brown)
• Dorset Branch maintenance update (verbal)
• Library Board self‑evaluation process update (verbal)

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider a range of reports, adopt several by‑laws, and vote on a 7‑year ProCare Prevent Service Agreement with Stryker Canada ULC for Emergency Medical Services. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items, updates from the Office of the CAO, Corporate Services, Public Works, Planning, Economic Development, and Information Technology, and a closed‑session discussion on cyber‑security. By‑law 4318 will appoint the Secretary‑Treasurer and Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer of the Land Division Committee, and by‑law 4319 will confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Approve ProCare Prevent Service Agreement (7‑year term) with Stryker Canada ULC for EMS
• Adopt By‑law 4318 to appoint Secretary‑Treasurer and Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer of the Land Division Committee
• Adopt By‑law 4319 to confirm the proceedings of the October 8, 2025 Council meeting
• Conditionally approve Plan of Subdivision File 46T‑23001 and Plan of Condominium File 46‑CE‑23002 (LRC Campbell Ltd.)
• Approve Draft Investment Attraction Plan (EDT‑13‑2025) and update the Economic Development Strategy

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council is reviewing a 10-year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy developed with the City of Kawartha Lakes. The body is also deciding on land subdivisions and lease agreements for community paramedic spaces.

• Conditional approval of Subdivision File 46T-23001 and Condominium File 46-CE-23002 (LRC Campbell Ltd.)
• Proposed declaration of surplus lands at Concession 6, Part of Lot 26, Township of Glamorgan
• Approval of a Draft Investment Attraction Plan
• Two-year lease agreements for community paramedic spaces at Unit 4 and Unit 6, 130 Industrial Park Rd.
• Review of a 10-year housing strategy targeting a 78% reduction in homelessness

Regular Council

The Haliburton County Council will receive a project update on the County Strategic Plan for information. It will consider and approve staff reports approving Medical Service Agreements for Dr. Catalin “Mario” Lupu, Dr. Carly Eisbrenner and Nurse Practitioner Cicily Cooper. The council will also pass By‑law 4314 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. A closed‑session period is scheduled but no report follows.

• Project Update – County of Haliburton Strategic Plan (report CAO‑09‑2025) – received for information
• Medical Service Agreements – approval for Dr. Catalin “Mario” Lupu, Dr. Carly Eisbrenner and Nurse Practitioner Cicily Cooper (staff report EDT‑12‑2025)
• Confirmatory By‑law 4314 – to confirm the proceedings of the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Closed Session – entered under Municipal Act Section 239 for personal matters and pending land acquisition
• Consent Agenda – routine items such as minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will discuss preliminary budget numbers for 2026 and review feedback regarding open hours at the Dorset branch. The board will also receive a 2025 facilities report detailing repairs across multiple branches.

• Preliminary 2026 Budget Numbers for Library Board feedback
• Dorset Branch Open Hours Feedback report
• 2025 HCPL Facilities Report covering Stanhope, Dorset, Dysart, Cardiff, and Wilberforce branches
• September 10, 2025 Financial Report (Actual vs Budget YTD)

Land Division Committee

The committee will review two applications for consent: File H-023/25 for a lot addition at 1217 Glen Lake Court and File H-024/025/25 to sever two new rural lots at 1041 Boshkung Lake Rd. Staff recommend provisional approval of the Glen Lake Court lot addition subject to municipal and county conditions. The committee will receive reports and decide on the applications.

• File H-023/25: Lot addition of 247 sq m at 1217 Glen Lake Court, proposed provisional approval
• File H-024/025/25: Severance of two new rural lots at 1041 Boshkung Lake Rd
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 2025 (changed due to Thanksgiving)

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will adopt By‑law 4312, allowing the county to borrow money for current expenditures. The council will also approve a three‑year road‑salt supply contract with Windsor Salt Ltd., convert the intersection of Haliburton Lake Road (CR 14) and Eagle Lake Road (CR 6) to an all‑way stop, and award the 2025 Pavement Marking Project to Apex Pavement Markings Inc. Additionally, $275,718.78 will be moved from the Ambulance Capital Reserve to fund a new ambulance.

• Adoption of By‑law 4312 to authorize borrowing for current expenditures
• Three‑year Sodium Chloride (road‑salt) contract with Windsor Salt Ltd.
• Conversion of Haliburton Lake Rd (CR 14) and Eagle Lake Rd (CR 6) to an all‑way stop
• Award of 2025 Pavement Marking Project tender to Apex Pavement Markings Inc.
• Transfer of $275,718.78 from Ambulance Capital Reserve for a replacement ambulance

County Joint Accessibility Committee

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Land Division Committee

The Haliburton County Land Division Committee will consider two applications for consent. It will receive the staff report and grant provisional approval for Application H-021/25, a lot addition involving 1333 Halls Lake Rd and 1307 Halls Lake Rd in the Algonquin Highlands. The committee will also receive the report for Application H-022/25, a title validation for Concession 12, Pt Lot 28. Procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and declaration of pecuniary interest will also be addressed.

• File No. H-021/25 (Connor) – lot addition at 1333 Halls Lake Rd (benefitting lot 1307 Halls Lake Rd), 6,658.9 sq m area, 75.3 m frontage on County Road 13, $100 parkland dedication required
• File No. H-022/25 – title validation for Concession 12, Pt Lot 28, RP 19R 5789 Pt 12 (no municipal address)
• Consideration of Applications for Consent
• Adoption of agenda and minutes
• Declaration of pecuniary interest

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider a financial request from the Haliburton Rotary to match Dysart Township's $5,000 contribution for manufacturing historical display panels at Skyline Park. The council will also approve a road‑salt delivery contract, create an IT Governance Committee, and pass several routine by‑laws. Additional items include a presentation from the OPP Detachment commander and updates on senior services and the Seniors Active Living Centre program.

• Approval to award Delivery of Sodium Chloride (road salt) contract
• Haliburton Rotary Skyline Park Capital Improvement Project – $5,000 county match for display panels
• Formation of an IT Governance Committee (by‑law approval)
• By‑law appointing chair to the Community Safety and Well‑Being Committee
• By‑law confirming the proceedings of the July 23, 2025 council meeting

Land Division Committee

The Haliburton County Land Division Committee will review applications to cancel a 2013 consent and create new residential lots. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Cancellation of Consent H-026/13 for 4951 Gelert Road
• Lot addition of 0.65 hectares at 4951 Gelert Road
• Creation of two new shoreline residential lots at Pt Lots 7 & 8, Concession 14
• Consideration of consent applications for Barry, Langdon/Jamal, and MacKellar Family Trust
• Review of applications for consent cancellation and lot creation in Minden Hills and Dysart et. al

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will vote on a motion to reconsider the previously approved renovation of the County Administrative Building located at 11 Newcastle Street, Minden. The council will also receive a report recommending a governance revision for the Community Safety & Wellbeing Committee and the appointment of Andrew Hodson as its chair. A Phase 2 Service Delivery Review program outline will be approved, and a public works workplan update will be presented for information. A confirmatory by‑law (By‑law 4309) will be read and passed to formalize the meeting’s proceedings.

• Reconsideration of Motion R102‑2025 – County Administrative Building Renovations (11 Newcastle Street, Minden)
• Governance revision for the Community Safety & Wellbeing Committee and appointment of Andrew Hodson as chair
• Approval of the County of Haliburton Service Delivery Review – Phase 2 Program Outline
• Public Works Workplan June update (information report)
• By‑law 4309 to confirm the proceedings of the June 25, 2025 council meeting

Short Term Rental Appeals Committee

The Short‑Term Rental Appeals Committee will consider License Appeal HE‑STR25‑00030 for the property at 1032 Paul Lane in Highlands East. The appellants seek permission to rent two dwellings and one guest cabin to a total of fourteen guests, exceeding the by‑law limit of eight or ten. Staff recommend the Committee render a decision on the appeal and outline possible exemption conditions. The decision will determine whether the current suspension of the licence is lifted.

• License Appeal HE‑STR25‑00030 – request to exceed occupancy limit at 1032 Paul Lane
• By‑law 2024‑32 restricts additional residential units in shoreline areas to eight or ten occupants
• Staff recommendation that the Committee decide on the appeal and consider an exemption
• Proposed exemption would allow two dwellings and one guest cabin with up to 14 occupants
• Exemption conditions include renting the premises as a single unit and review of any future expansions

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will meet to discuss financial reports and the CEO's performance evaluation process. The board will also review the June 2025 Librarians' Report and circulation statistics.

• Review of June 11 2025 Custom_ActualVsBudgetYTD financial report
• Verbal update on County CAO participation in Library CEO Performance Evaluation Process
• Review of June 2025 County Librarians Report
• Review of circulation statistics by branch

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will discuss proposed provincial legislation changes and their potential impacts on county planning. The body will also receive status updates on economic development and the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment Board.

• Notice of Passing of By-law 2025-61 (Zoning By-law Amendment AH-ZBA-009/24) for 1572 Little Hawk Lake Rd
• Report PLN-12-2025 regarding proposed provincial legislation changes and planning impacts
• Economic Development Division Status Update – June 2025
• Land Division Committee Activity Report for April and May 2025
• Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment Board update

County Joint Accessibility Committee

The Haliburton County Joint Accessibility Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss accessibility standards under the AODA and public awareness activities such as National AccessAbility Week. New business includes a verbal update on the StopGap Project and consideration of the 2026 budget process.

• Adoption of the June 11 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Accessibility Standards under the AODA (build environment, customer service, integrated standards)
• Verbal update on the StopGap Project
• Consideration of the 2026 Budget Process

Land Division Committee

The committee is considering two applications for land consent regarding shoreline residential parcels. Additionally, the body will discuss a staff report regarding the potential for a single comprehensive Official Plan for the County of Haliburton.

• File No. H-013/25: Lot addition between shoreline parcels at 1121 Keewaydin Road
• File No. H-014/25: New shoreline residential lot and right-of-way at 1026 Vista Road
• Discussion on a single comprehensive Official Plan for the County of Haliburton

Regular Council

At its May 28 meeting, Haliburton County Council will approve the 2025 Tariff of Fees By‑law, adopt the Q1 financial report, and extend the existing asphalt preservation contract with Superior Road Products Ltd. The council will also receive updates on the service delivery review, a development charges background study, and a second‑quarter tourism activity report. Additional reports on community safety, public works, and planning will be considered.

• Approval of BYLAW 4306 – 2025 Tariff of Fees By‑law
• Adoption of Q1 Financial Report (Report No. COR-10-2025)
• Extension of CTY-PW-2024-10-a Asphalt Preservation Contract with Superior Road Products Ltd.
• Receipt of Development Charges Background Study (Report PLN-10-2025) referred to 2026 budget
• Receipt of Second Quarter Tourism Activity Report (EDT-7-2025)

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will discuss the draft 2025 annual work plan and the 2024 annual report. The board is also reviewing proposed versions of policies regarding board self-evaluation and GOV-05-Appendix.

• Presentation of Draft 2025 Work Plan
• Review of HCPL Annual Report 2024
• Proposed updates to GOV-11 Library Board Self Evaluation Policy
• Proposed updates to GOV-05-Appendix
• Verbal update on patron survey regarding Dorset Branch open hours

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider a License of Occupation Agreement with Philip Townley for an accessory structure encroaching onto County Road 9 (McGillivray Road) and enact By‑law 4304 to authorize it. The council will also receive the Interprofessional Primary Care Team Expansion proposal and provide a letter of support to the Minister of Health. The Director of Planning will be appointed to the Muskoka River Watershed Consortium, and the consent agenda items—including several Board of Health and community‑group minutes—will be adopted.

• License of Occupation Agreement with Philip Townley for accessory structure encroachment onto County Road 9 (McGillivray Road) – By‑law 4304
• Interprofessional Primary Care Team Expansion proposal – council to receive report and issue letter of support to the Minister of Health
• Appointment of the Director of Planning as a member of the Muskoka River Watershed Consortium
• Adoption of consent agenda items: minutes from April 23, 2025 Council meeting and various health‑unit board minutes and summaries
• Enactment of By‑law 4303 confirming the proceedings of the May 14, 2025 council meeting

County Joint Accessibility Committee

The committee is meeting to receive an update on Herlihey Park and the Stop Gap Program. The session will also cover accessibility standards under the A.O.D.A. and upcoming awareness dates for May and December 2025.

• Deputation from Perry Kelly, Public Works Manager, Highlands East regarding Herlihey Park
• Verbal update on the Stop Gap Program
• Discussion on National AccessAbility Week (May 25 - May 31, 2025)
• Discussion on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2025)
• Review of accessibility standards for Built Environment, Customer Service, and Integrated Accessibility

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will review three applications for consent to create new rural residential lots: one lot at 2849 Airport Road in Highlands East (File H-010/25) and two lots on White Lake Road in Minden Hills (Files H-011/25 and H-012/25). The Murphy application includes a $350 consent administration fee, a $500 cash‑in‑lie or 5% parkland dedication, and other municipal conditions. The committee will vote on provisional approval of each application subject to staff‑recommended conditions.

• File H-010/25 – Create one new rural residential lot at 2849 Airport Road, Highlands East; includes $350 consent fee and $500 parkland dedication cash‑in‑lie (5% dedication) per staff report.
• File H-011/25 and H-012/25 – Create two new rural residential lots on Part Lots 31‑33, Concession 1, White Lake Road, Minden Hills.
• Staff recommendation to grant provisional approval of each application subject to conditions.
• Conditions for Murphy lot: payment of outstanding taxes, $350 consent fee, $500 parkland dedication or cash‑in‑lie, and 5% parkland dedication.
• Other Business noted; member attendance may affect quorum.

Regular Council

Council will receive the 2024 Financial Statement Review and Year-End Audit Report and the Q4 Financial Report. The body is deciding on several procurement contracts for vehicles, road work, and IT services. They will also consider the Social Services Service Plan 2025-2029.

• Purchase of two 2026 pickup trucks from Curry Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd
• Award of 2025 Surface Treatment Project tender to Miller Paving Limited
• Allocation of $17,000 from IT Sustainability reserve for corporate website upgrade
• Agreement with BH Group Inc for NG911 GIS Life Cycle Strategy at a cost of $27,653.28
• Purchase of three Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles and cardiac monitors/CPR devices for Community Paramedics

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will meet virtually to consider four applications for consent. These include requests for a consent cancellation, a new right-of-way, a new residential lot, and a utility easement.

• File No. H-006/25: Cancellation of Consent H-002/07 at 1085 Camp Dorset Road
• File No. H-007/25: New right-of-way over an existing driveway at 1040 Spears Lane
• File No. H-008/25: Creation of one new rural residential lot at 1184 Parish Line
• File No. H-009/25: Easement for Bell Canada at 1330 Kushog Lake Road

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will consider the consent agenda, including adoption of the draft minutes from the March 12 meeting. It will review the financial report, the auditor's presentation of the FY2024 draft financial statements, and approve the transfer of the 2024 year‑end budget surplus. The board will also adopt three library policies (GOV‑04, GOV‑05, and GOV‑08).

• Adopt draft minutes from the March 12, 2025 regular meeting (Consent Agenda item 5.1).
• Accept the financial report and auditor’s presentation of FY2024 draft statements (Agenda items 6.1 and 6.2).
• Approve transfer of the 2024 year‑end budget surplus (Agenda item 6.3).
• Adopt Library Policy GOV‑04 (Committee of the Board).
• Adopt Library Policies GOV‑05 (Policy Development) and GOV‑08 (Board Advocacy).

Addendum - Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider staff reports to approve a community paramedic vehicle purchase and a community paramedic equipment purchase. The Council will authorize the Warden and Clerk to sign agreements with 2670379 OntarioInc for three Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles and with Stryker Canada for three LifePack 35 cardiac monitors/defibrillators and three LUCAS CPR devices. The agenda also includes correspondence about the proposed Milburn Kendrick Conservation Reserve.

• Approve staff report EMS-02-2025 for community paramedic vehicle purchase
• Authorize agreement with 2670379 OntarioInc for three Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles
• Approve staff report EMS-03-2025 for community paramedic equipment purchase
• Authorize agreement with Stryker Canada for three LifePack 35 cardiac monitors/defibrillators and three LUCAS CPR devices
• Correspondence regarding creation of the proposed Milburn Kendrick Conservation Reserve

Regular Council

At the March 26, 2025 regular council meeting, members will consider and vote on several agenda items, including infrastructure contracts and a public meeting on a new conservation reserve. The council will approve the award of the 2025 Hot Mix Project tender for County Road 648 with Dufferin Construction Company and the 2025 Paudash Lake Bridge Rehabilitation tender with KB Constructors Inc., each accompanied by a by‑law authorizing the agreements. A public meeting at 9:30 am will hear information on the proposed Milburn Kendrick Conservation Reserve. Additional items include a report on expanding long‑term care services and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Approval of 2025 Hot Mix Project tender for County Road 648 with Dufferin Construction Company (by‑law 4297)
• Approval of 2025 Paudash Lake Bridge Rehabilitation tender with KB Constructors Inc. (by‑law 4298)
• Public meeting at 9:30 am on the proposed Milburn Kendrick Conservation Reserve
• Report and direction to prepare financing agreement for expansion of long‑term care services with Haliburton Highlands Health Services
• Adoption of By‑law 4299 confirming the council’s proceedings

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will vote on two public‑works contracts: a Hot Mix Project on County Road 648 with Dufferin Construction Company and a Paudash Lake Bridge rehabilitation with KB Constructors Inc. The council will also receive a staff report on expanding long‑term care services and direct the CAO to draft a financing agreement with Haliburton Highlands Health Services. A March public‑works work‑plan update and routine consent‑agenda items, including previous meeting minutes, will be considered for information.

• Approve by‑law 4297 to award the 2025 Hot Mix Project tender to Dufferin Construction Company for County Road 648
• Approve by‑law 4298 to award the 2025 Paudash Lake Bridge Rehabilitation tender to KB Constructors Inc.
• Approve staff report to expand long‑term care services and direct the CAO to prepare a draft financing agreement with Haliburton Highlands Health Services
• Receive Public Works Workplan March update for information
• Adopt consent‑agenda items (minutes from February 26, 2025; board minutes and health‑unit reports) as presented

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will review four applications for consent. One proposes severing a new rural residential lot at 1472 Bat Lake Road in Minden Hills. Two applications seek long‑term leases of land at 1047 Killdeer Lane and 1252 Allen Lake Drive in Dysart et al. The fourth involves adding three shoreline residential lots from Camp Adelaide on Highway 118. The committee will decide whether to grant provisional approvals for each.

• File H-051/24: Sever one new rural residential lot at 1472 Bat Lake Road (Minden Hills)
• File H-001/25: Long‑term lease of land at 1047 Killdeer Lane (Dysart et al)
• File H-002/25: Long‑term lease of land at 1252 Allen Lake Drive (Dysart et al)
• Files H-003/25, H-004/25, H-005/25: Lot additions from Camp Adelaide to three shoreline residential lots on Highway 118

Regular Council

Council will review a final report on the 2025 County Growth Strategy and a proposal for a long-term care home expansion. The body is also deciding on the establishment of a Short Term Rentals Appeals Committee and updating accessibility plans.

• Approval of the 2025 County of Haliburton Growth Strategy Final Report
• Establishment of the Short Term Rentals Appeals Committee and appointment of members via By-law 4295
• Approval of the 2023-2027 Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan
• By-law 4294 to establish remuneration rates for members of Council
• Presentation by Haliburton Highlands Health Services regarding a plan to add 68 new long-term care beds

Addendum - Regular Council

The County Council will receive an information update from the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust regarding the Highlands Corridor. This is an addendum to the regular council meeting.

• Delegation from Haliburton Highlands Land Trust regarding the Highlands Corridor

County Joint Accessibility Committee

The committee will discuss accessibility standards and review renovation plans for 11 and 12 Newcastle Street. The meeting includes a presentation on a ramp initiative from the StopGap Foundation.

• Review of renovation plans for 11 & 12 Newcastle Street
• Deputation from Luke Anderson, Executive Director of StopGap Foundation regarding a ramp initiative
• Discussion of Accessibility Standards under the A.O.D.A. (Built Environment, Customer Service, and Integrated Accessibility Standards)

Haliburton County Public Library Board

The Haliburton County Public Library Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 term. It will also consider the consent agenda, including adoption of the previous meeting minutes, and review financial reports for year‑end 2024 and January 2025. New business includes a verbal update on the HCPL Communications Coordinator role.

• Election and appointment of the Chair of the Haliburton County Library Board (2025 term)
• Election and appointment of the Vice Chair of the Haliburton County Library Board (2025 term)
• Adoption of draft minutes from the 11 Dec 2024 meeting (consent agenda)
• Financial Report Year‑end 2024 and Financial Report January 2025
• Verbal update on the HCPL Communications Coordinator role (new business)

Regular Council

Haliburton County Council will consider approving a by-law to purchase a new plow truck and authorize medical service agreements with two doctors. The meeting will also include reports on council compensation and a closed session regarding contract negotiations.

• Purchase of a 2025 Tandem Axle Plow Truck
• Medical Services Agreement with Dr. Harrison Bishop
• Medical Services Agreement with Dr. Sharysse Kayoumedjian
• Asset Transfer Policy for Municipal Services Corporation
• By-law to assume authority for Short-Term Rental Licensing Appeals

Land Division Committee

The Haliburton County Land Division Committee will consider three consent applications. Two applications propose severing land for new rural residential lots in Minden Hills (File H‑046/24, H‑047/24) and Dysart et al. (File H‑054/24, H‑055/24, H‑056/24) that include one mixed‑use lot and two low‑density residential lots. The committee will also discuss the upcoming Grass Lake development in Dysart. Decisions will be provisional approvals subject to staff‑report conditions.

• File No. H-046/24, H-047/24 – Sever two new rural residential lots on Lot 32, Concession 7, Minden Hills
• File No. H-054/24, H-055/24, H-056/24 – Sever one new mixed‑use lot and two new low‑density residential lots on Concession 8, Pt. Lots 9 & 10; 19R‑10423 Parts 1‑5, Dysart et al.
• Other Business – Discussion of upcoming Grass Lake development in Dysart

Regular Council

The County Council will meet to discuss departmental work plans and updates on tourism and physician recruitment. The body is deciding on the 2025 insurance renewal proposal provided by AON.

• Approval of 2025 Insurance Renewal proposal from AON effective February 1, 2025
• Tourism Update - January 2025
• Physician Recruitment Update - January 2025
• Public Works January Workplan Update
• Planning Department Work Plan Update

Land Division Committee

The committee will consider four land‑use applications, including a right‑of‑way request and three new rural residential lot proposals. It will receive the staff report and grant provisional approval for File No. H-049/24, creating a right‑of‑way over an existing driveway at 1496 Ferguson Road, subject to municipal and county conditions including a $350 consent fee. The meeting also includes routine items such as appointments, adoption of the agenda, and adoption of minutes.

• File No. H-049/24: provisional approval of right‑of‑way over driveway at 1496 Ferguson Road, with a $350 consent fee
• File No. H-050/24: creation of one new rural residential lot at 1627 Old Donald Road
• File No. H-052/24 & H-053/24: creation of two new rural residential lots on Lot 29, Concession 2, Tom Bolton Road
• Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair of the Land Division Committee
• Adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting

Regular Council

County Council is meeting to approve the 2025 budget, property tax rates, and tax ratios. The body will also consider a new property class for aggregate extraction and a medical services agreement with Dr. Mimi Van Der Leden.

• Adoption of the 2025 budget (By-law 4282)
• Establishment of 2025 property tax rates and tax ratios (By-laws 4283, 4284)
• Medical Services Agreement with Dr. Mimi Van Der Leden (By-law 4281)
• Addition of Aggregate Extraction property class (Report COR-04-2025)
• Employee Benefit Renewal Proposal by K. Brewer Financial Services