Hastings County public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee reviewed year-to-date expenditure reports through September 30, 2022. The meeting included discussions on actuarial valuations for retirement benefits and WSIB obligations, as well as updates to workplace violence and harassment policies.
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Reports dated to September 3 0, 2022
- Actuarial Valuation of Non-pension Retirement Benefits
- Actuarial Valuation of WSIB Obligations
- Policy updates for Workplace Violence and Harassment policies
- Annual Emergency Management 2022 Program Review Report
County Council
The County Council is reviewing reports from several committees, including Community and Human Services. Key discussions involve supporting a supportive housing model for Cheshire Homes and approving subsidy retention for North Hastings Non-Profit Housing Corporation.
- Support for Cheshire Homes' application to Ontario Health Teams
- Request for North Hastings Non-Profit Housing Corporation to retain a $6,570 subsidy surplus
- Review of $483,760 paid to NHNPHC in 2021-2022
- Report on windstorm damage correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee will consider public hearings for lot additions and new residential lots. The meeting also includes a review of the Year to Date Expenditure Report and discussions regarding Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act.
- Public hearing for lot additions (B82/22 and B83/22) at 166 Christie Lane, Centre Hastings
- Public hearing for a new residential lot (B92/22) at 381 Squire Road, Stirling-Rawdon
- Review of the Year to Date Expenditure Report through September 30, 2022
- Discussion regarding Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act
- Approval of uncontested items provisionally approved by the Director of Planning
Hastings Manor Fund
The Hastings Manor Fund board is considering the dissolution of the corporation created in 2000. The board recommends transferring approximately $87,692.50 from the Hastings Manor Fund account to a Hastings Manor donation account to benefit residents.
- Transfer of approximately $87,692.50 to the Hastings Manor donation account
- Dissolution of the Hastings Manor Fund corporation
- Special Resolution to distribute funds and wind up the corporation
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee reviewed financial reports and discussed various housing and childcare initiatives. Key actions included approving capital funding for eight non-profit housing providers and recommending rate increases for child care fee subsidies.
- $314,618 in total OPHI capital funding for eight non-profit housing providers
- $25,000 New Horizons for Seniors Program application for a gazebo in Quinte West
- Fee subsidy rate increases for Family Space Quinte Inc., Belleville Montessori, and Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est
- Application for COCHI-OPHI funding for elevator replacement at 23 McCamon Avenue, Tweed
- Approval of a new permanent part-time Registered Early Childhood Educator for Trent River School
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee is reviewing a final report from KPMG regarding a staffing strategy for Hastings and Centennial Manor. The strategy aims to address talent shortages by focusing on culture, recruitment, and staff retention.
- Presentation of KPMG Long-Term Care Staffing Strategy Final Report
- Centennial Manor deck surface and railing replacement discussion
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report through September 30, 2022
- Medication Safety Trailblazer Homes Program update
- Medical Director Agreement discussion
County Council - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session of the Hastings County Council. The agenda consists of discussions regarding labour relations, employee negotiations, and personal matters involving identifiable individuals.
- Labour relations or employee negotiations
- Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees
- Delegation by Directors Janine Lang and Bruce Peever of KPMG LLP
County Council - CLOSED - (Council ONLY)
This meeting is a closed session for the Hastings County Council. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussions regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees.
- Adoption of October 11, 2022, closed session minutes
- Four closed session items regarding personal matters under Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act
County Council
The County Council will review various committee reports and correspondence. The agenda includes discussions on emergency services, community and human services, and planning and development.
- Report of the Community and Human Services Committee
- Report of the Emergency Services Committee
- Report of the Long-Term Care Committee
- Report of the Planning and Development Committee
- Report of the Finance, Property & Personnel Committee
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing several land division applications, including a proposed new residential lot in Centre Hastings. The meeting also includes discussions on the Conservation Authorities Act and a Highway 401 planning study.
- Consent application B57/22 for a new 2.0-hectare residential lot at 543 Molloy Rd, Centre Hastings
- Approval of Part Lot Control By-law No. 1578-22, Township of Stirling-Rawdon
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report through August 31, 2022
- Discussion of Highway 401 Planning Study in Quinte West
- New requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session held pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act. The committee will discuss matters regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Labour relations or employee negotiations
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing updates to remote work, hours of work, and COVID-19 prevention policies. The committee is also discussing winter property maintenance contracts and IT managed services for member municipalities.
- Remote Work Policy and Hours of Work Policy
- Revised HR Policy 61 – Corporate COVID-19 Prevention & Mandatory Vaccination Program
- Winter Property Maintenance Contracts
- IT support agreement with the Township of Carlow/Mayo
- Contract award to Mad Hatter Technology Inc. for a new corporate website
Finance - CLOSED - (Committee ONLY)
The Finance Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees. No specific topics or names are listed in the agenda.
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Approval of June 21, 2022, closed session minutes
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee - CLOSED
The committee met in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals or municipal employees. No specific topics or decisions were disclosed in the agenda.
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual or municipal employee
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports for Hastings and Centennial Manor. The agenda includes updates on Ministry of Long-Term Care information and the Ontario Health Community Commitment Plan for Nurses.
- Ministry of Long-Term Care information updates
- Ontario Health Community Commitment Plan for Nurses
- Hastings Manor donation account purchase
- Year to date expenditure reports for Hastings and Centennial Manor
- Director's Report for September 2022
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The committee is reviewing the 2023 Response Time Plan and various Ministry of Health funding letters. Members also discussed ambulance fleet replacements and data sharing agreements with public health.
- Recommendation to purchase three Crestline ambulances for an estimated $660,000
- Recommendation for Prince Edward County to purchase one ambulance for an estimated $220,000
- Approval of $42,000 for increased chassis costs on backordered vehicles
- Ministry of Health Land Ambulance Services Grant providing up to $9,720,600 for 2022
- Ministry of Health $232,140 in one-time funding for the Dedicated Offload Nurses Program
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing reports on summer housing programs and various funding applications. The meeting includes discussions on child care fee subsidies, housing initiatives, and emergency homeless services.
- Review of Bonanza in a Box and Food2You summer programs
- COCHI-OPHI funding application for 23 McCamon Avenue, Tweed
- Proposed child care purchase of service fee subsidy rate increase
- Request for Proposal for After-Hours Emergency Homeless Services
- New Horizons application for Housing Services
County Council - CLOSED - (Council ONLY)
This meeting is a closed session for the Hastings County Council. The agenda consists of procedural items and a verbal report concerning personal matters about identifiable individuals or municipal employees.
- Adoption of June 30, 2022, Closed Session Minutes
- Verbal report on personal matters regarding individuals or employees
County Council
The Council will review committee reports regarding community services, emergency services, long-term care, and finance. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence and reviewing various by-laws.
- Report of the Community and Human Services Committee
- Report of the Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
- Report of the Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
- Report of the Finance, Property & Personnel Committee
- First, second, and third reading of by-laws
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee reviewed year-to-date expenditure reports through July 31, 2022. The meeting included discussions on IT managed services, an electronic monitoring policy, and a new corporate website RFP.
- Deferred a $250,000 funding request from the Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward to the 2023 budget
- Recommended renewing the South East LHIN lease at the North Hastings Professional Building
- Recommended approving William Twiddy as County Weed Inspector at $47.00 per hour plus mileage
- Recommended a partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources for the 2023 SCOOP imagery project
- RFP #824-2022 for the Hastings County Corporate Website
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee met in a closed session on September 20, 2022. The meeting was held to discuss third-party information supplied in confidence to the municipality.
- Approval of August 18, 2022, closed session minutes
- Verbal report regarding third-party information
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor through July 31, 2022. The agenda includes discussions on Ministry of Long-Term Care accommodation rate changes and medication safety technology.
- Year to Date Expenditure Report for Hastings and Centennial Manor
- Ministry of Long-Term Care accommodation rate changes
- Replacement of Hastings Manor generator
- Respiratory Services award of contract
- Hastings Manor hairdresser price increases
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing various housing initiatives, childcare agreements, and community investment reports. The meeting also includes the review of account vouchers and year-to-date expenditure reports.
- Review of Housing Services - Tiny Shelter Community correspondence
- Discussion of Valleyview Drive Housing Initiative in Bancroft
- Review of Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement
- Review of Hastings County After Hour Services Request for Proposal
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report as of July 31, 2022
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is reviewing a proposal to purchase three new Crestline ambulances for 2023. The meeting also addresses rising call volumes, fuel cost projections, and updates to emergency management by-laws.
- Proposed purchase of three Crestline ambulances for an estimated $660,000
- Proposed $220,000 ambulance purchase for Prince Edward County
- Projected fuel cost increase of more than $100,000
- Recommendation to update By-law 2008-36 regarding emergency management roles
- Proposed data sharing agreement with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
County Council
The Council will review reports from several committees including Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, and Long-Term Care. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes and various information correspondence.
- Report of the Community and Human Services Committee
- Report of the Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
- Report of the Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
- Report of the Planning and Development Committee
- Report of the Finance, Property & Personnel Committee
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee is reviewing a two-year lease extension for the South East LHIN at the North Hastings Professional Building. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Hastings Prince Edward Humane Society regarding their capital campaign for a new shelter.
- Lease renewal for South East LHIN at North Hastings Professional Building ($30,699–$30,700 annual total)
- Hastings Prince Edward Humane Society capital campaign presentation
- Appointment of a Weed Inspector for 2022
- Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) SCOOP 2023 Imagery Project
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session held pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act. The committee will discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality.
- Discussion of proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing several land division applications in the Township of Stirling-Rawdon. The meeting includes discussions on lot additions, new residential lots, and various planning communications.
- Lot addition for Wesley Lake at 63 Lake Road (File B40/22)
- Two new residential lots for Mark Cooney at 0 Cooke Road (Files B51/22 and B52/22)
- Removal of Part Lot Control By-law No. 1550-22 in Stirling-Rawdon
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report and Cheque Register
- Proposed changes to SWP policies for the Tweed Municipal Drinking water system
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing various service agreements and financial reports. Key discussions include homelessness strategy funding, childcare subsidy rate increases, and supportive housing reviews.
- Reaching Home Phase Two funding allocations: $613,720 for 2022-23 and $604,443 for 2023-24
- Security contract award to Integrity Investigative Solutions Limited for community housing
- Childcare fee subsidy rate increases for multiple providers in Belleville and Trenton
- Letter of Understanding with Enrichment Centre for Mental Health for supported employment
- Rent supplement agreement with All-Together Springale Affordable Housing Corporation
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor through June 30, 2022. The agenda includes discussions on hairdresser contract renewals and memorial donation purchases.
- Hairdresser contract renewals for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor
- Centennial Manor memorial donation purchases
- Year-to-date expenditure reports for Hastings and Centennial Manor
- Continuous Quality Improvement interim reports
- Director's Report for August 2022
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditures and operational reports. Key discussions include addressing ambulance supply chain shortages and potential vehicle-sharing agreements between municipalities.
- Letter to AMO regarding ambulance manufacturing delays
- Interdev contract renewal discussion
- Peer Support Agreement discussion
- Ministry of Health Data Sharing Agreement
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Reports through June 30, 2022