Hastings County public meetings in 2024
91 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council - Inaugural Session
This is the inaugural session of the new Hastings County Council. The main business is the election of the Warden, the appointment of members to various county committees and boards for 2025, and the passing of a confirmatory by-law to adopt the proceedings. The agenda also includes ceremonial items such as a land acknowledgement, a history lesson, and greetings from dignitaries.
- Election of the Warden
- Appointments to committees including Finance, Planning, Community & Human Services, Emergency Services, Long Term Care, Accessibility, Joint Archives, Board of Health, and Provincial Offences
- Confirmatory By-Law 2024-0024 to adopt all proceedings of the meeting
- History lesson on 1925 council minutes by Councillor Tony Fitzgerald
- Acknowledgement of past wardens
County Council
Hastings County Council is meeting to receive a delegation from affordable housing developers, adopt reports from five standing committees, and pass a list of by-laws and special resolutions. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence, including a letter of support for the Marmora Arena chiller replacement and updates from the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus.
- Delegation from All-Together Affordable Housing Corporation, Springale Development Inc, and Elbeecon
- Letter of support for Marmora Arena chiller replacement funding application
- Reports from Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, Long-Term Care, Planning and Development, and Finance committees
- By-law listing for first, second, and third reading
- Special resolutions listing
County Council - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda with no public business items. The council is meeting to receive legal advice protected by solicitor-client privilege, adopt prior closed minutes, and adjourn. No decisions or discussions are listed for public view.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act for solicitor-client privilege
- Adoption of closed session minutes from September 26, 2024
County Council - CLOSED
This is a closed session agenda with no public business items. The council is meeting to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, under the Municipal Act. The only actions are procedural: appointing a clerk and moving into closed session.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Appointment of CAO Connor Dorey as Clerk for the meeting
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee will consider several recommendations for County Council, including insurance renewal delegated authority, the 2025 Asset Management Plan update, Stirling Paramedic Base debenture financing, group benefits program renewal, HR policy updates on violence and harassment, Bill 194 on cyber security, CMHC capital projects for 2025, an emergency management grant application, and a year-end emergency management report. The committee will also approve year-to-date expenditure reports and cheque registers, and review a letter from Quinte Health Care North Hastings Fund Development Committee.
- Insurance Renewal Delegated Authority
- Asset Management Plan – 2025 Update
- Stirling Paramedic Base Debenture Financing
- Group Benefits Program Renewal 2024-2025
- Bill 194, Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024
Planning and Development
The Hastings County Planning Advisory and Land Division Committee is meeting to hear four consent applications for land severances, including two proposed residential lots in Tyendinaga and a lot addition in Stirling-Rawdon. The committee will also review uncontested items provisionally approved by the Director of Planning, approve minutes, and receive correspondence from conservation authorities and other groups.
- Consent applications B82/24 and B83/24 (Andrew Vos) to create two new residential lots on Shannonville Road, Tyendinaga, with conditions including a hydrogeological study and road dedications.
- Consent application B110/24 (Louai Hassan Alrifai) for a lot addition in Tyendinaga.
- Consent application B86/24 (James Morton and Estate of Marion Morton) for a residential lot in Stirling-Rawdon.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 12 for the Municipality of Tweed.
- Year-to-date expenditure report dated to September 30, 2024, and cheque register dated November 2024.
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda for the Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee. The committee will move into closed session to discuss personal matters, litigation, and negotiation plans, and will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation or potential litigation
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for negotiation plans and instructions
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024 meeting
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee will hear a delegation from Springale Development and All-Together Affordable Housing requesting a review of the cancelled Contribution Agreement for the Deloro affordable housing project, including a one-year extension. The committee will also consider several action items, including funding allocations for homelessness prevention and child care agreements.
- Delegation from Springale Development and All-Together Affordable Housing regarding Deloro project cancellation and request for extension
- 2025 Homelessness Prevention Program and Community Grants recommended funding allocations
- Children's Services 2025 CWELCC Cost-Based Funding Formula
- Child Care Fee Subsidy Cross Jurisdictional Agreement with City of Peterborough
- Housing Services new service agreement with Belleville Emmanuel Residences
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is meeting to review year-to-date expenditures, correspondence on provincial funding, and several action items. They will consider recommending to County Council the donation of a decommissioned truck to United Way, an awards and recognition program, a data sharing agreement, and a contract extension. The committee will also receive the chief's report and a statistical report for January to September 2024.
- Review of year-to-date expenditures to September 30, 2024, and cheque register for November 2024
- Letter from Ministry of Health re: $691,251 additional land ambulance funding for 2024
- Letter from Ministry of Health re: $389,382 one-time funding for Dedicated Offload Nurses Program 2024/25
- Recommendation to donate decommissioned F-250 pickup truck to United Way HPE (value $7,500)
- Recommendation to approve ESO contract extension and Base Hospital Data Sharing Agreement
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee is meeting to review year-to-date expenditures for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor, receive updates from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, and consider recommendations to County Council on policies and service contracts. Items include an Accounts in Arrears Policy, a physiotherapy services request for proposal, and staffing enhancements at Centennial Manor.
- Year to Date Expenditure Report to Sept 30, 2024 and cheque registers for Hastings Manor, Centennial Manor, and Trust
- Accounts in Arrears Policy recommendation to County Council
- Physiotherapy Services Request for Proposal
- Staffing Enhancement at Centennial Manor
- Ministry memos on one-time funding reporting and seasonal respiratory illness preparedness
Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda for the Hastings County Community and Human Services Committee. The committee is moving into a closed session to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, and will also approve prior closed-session minutes. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act (solicitor-client privilege)
- Approval of closed-session minutes from September 10, 2024
- Disclosure of interest declarations
County Council
Hastings County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous sessions, receive reports from committees, and hear delegations from health organizations. The most significant item is the nomination of a Warden for a two-year term. The agenda is largely procedural, with no by-laws or motions listed for decision.
- Nomination of Warden for two-year term
- Delegation from Gateway Community Health Centre CEO Mayo Hawco
- Delegation from HPEOHT Primary Care Council co-lead Dr. Robert Pincock
- Reports from Community and Human Services, Long-Term Care, Planning and Development, Finance, and Accessibility Advisory committees
- Adoption of minutes from September 26 and October 15, 2024 sessions
Special County Council Session
Hastings County Council is considering a recommendation to approve the Warden signing an endorsement letter for a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub application. The hub would provide coordinated services for homelessness and addiction, including 22 supported housing beds, and is part of a provincial $378M investment for 19 hubs. The application deadline is October 18, 2024.
- Endorsement of HART Hub application led by CMHA-HPE
- 22 dedicated supported housing beds with addictions treatment
- Hub location at 1 Alhambra Square, Belleville, with $3M city commitment for renovations
- Up to $1.8M one-time start-up funding available
- Proposal seeks $6.3M annual investment for addictions and housing supports
Planning and Development
The Hastings County Planning Advisory and Land Division Committee is meeting to hear two consent applications (B74/24 and B75/24) from James and Kathleen Bak to sever two residential lots at 534 Pigden Road in Madoc. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including rezoning, water testing, and a hydrogeological study. The agenda also includes uncontested consents, a delegation on a bioeconomy zone initiative, and routine reports.
- Public hearing for Consent Files B74/24 & B75/24: two 0.4 ha residential lots on Pigden Road, Madoc
- Uncontested consents provisionally approved: 5 lot creations/additions in Madoc, Marmora & Lake, and Centre Hastings
- Delegation from Ecostrat on Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone Initiative
- Year-to-date expenditure report to August 31, 2024 and September cheque register
- Zoning by-laws notice for October 15, 2024 meeting
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Hastings County Finance, Property and Personnel Committee will consider approving the Year to Date Expenditure Reports dated to August 31, 2024, and the Cheque Register Summary Reports for September 2024. The committee will also review and recommend to County Council updates to two human resources policies: the Fit to Work Policy (HR Policy #29) and the Long Service Recognition Policy (HR Policy #41). The meeting includes routine approval of previous minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Year to Date Expenditure Reports to August 31, 2024 and Cheque Register Summary Reports for September 2024
- Fit to Work Policy – HR Policy #29
- Long Service Recognition Policy – HR Policy #41
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Hastings County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair, approve minutes from 2019, and review three items for recommendation to County Council: architectural drawings for a 32-unit mixed family and senior housing building at 20 South Street in Quinte West, a multi-year accessibility plan, and a call for new committee members. The building design includes accessible units, parking, and elevators, and the committee will decide whether to recommend receiving the report.
- Review of 20 South Street, Quinte West architecture drawings for a 32-unit residential building with 8 accessible units and 2 elevators
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update
- Call for Hastings County Accessibility Advisory Committee members
- Election of Committee Chair
- Approval of minutes from December 17, 2019 meeting
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee is meeting to review year-to-date expenditures for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor, and to consider several action items including a resident smoking policy, a Synergy Meal Suite hardware purchase, and a security camera system upgrade. The committee will also receive information from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-term Care.
- Year to Date Expenditure Report dated to August 31, 2024 and Cheque Register Summary Reports for Hastings and Centennial Manor
- Resident Smoking Policy
- Synergy Meal Suite Hardware Purchase
- Security Camera System Upgrade
- Ministry of Health memo on Ontario's High-Risk Older Adult RSV Vaccine Program 2024-2025
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee will hear a request from United Way Hastings Prince Edward and CMHA Hastings Prince Edward to endorse a HART Hub proposal seeking $6.3M annual investment for addiction and housing supports. Members will also review summer program highlights, approve minutes, and receive reports on centralized intake changes and funding recommendations.
- HART Hub endorsement request with $6.3M annual investment for addictions and housing supports
- Housing Services recommendation for COCHI, OPHI funding
- Cheque Register Summary Report dated October 2024 and Year to Date Expenditure Report to August 31, 2024
- Memo from Dr. Andres Laxamana on Centralized Intake Update and Regulatory Changes
- Summer programs highlights: 5,462 meals delivered, 222 families in food pickup
County Council
Hastings County Council is meeting to receive reports from its committees, including community services, emergency services, long-term care, planning, and finance. The agenda includes presentations from Highland Shores Children's Aid and the Canadian Mental Health Association, and recognition of a staff member's 31 years of service. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely routine and procedural.
- Presentation by Highland Shores Children's Aid and The Children's Foundation
- Presentation by United Way Hastings Prince Edward and Canadian Mental Health Association
- Recognition of Jennifer LeClair for over 31 years of service
- Reports from five standing committees (Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, Long-Term Care, Planning and Development, Finance)
- Special Resolutions Listing for September 2024
County Council - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda for Hastings County Council. The council is moving into a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes adopting prior closed-session minutes and disclosing any interests. No public decisions or discussions are listed, as the entire meeting is closed to the public.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act for litigation or potential litigation
- Adoption of closed session minutes from June 27, 2024
- Two separate closed-session items, both related to litigation or potential litigation
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda for the Finance, Property & Personnel committee. The committee will discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, approve prior closed-session minutes, and handle disclosures of interest. No public decisions are expected.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act (labour relations or employee negotiations)
- Approval of closed-session minutes from June 18, 2024
- Verbal report on labour relations or employee negotiations
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee will review year-to-date expenditure reports and cheque registers, and consider a recommendation regarding the Eastern Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (EOPRA). The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.
- Year to Date Expenditure Reports to July 31, 2024 and Cheque Register Summary Reports for August 2024
- Action correspondence and recommendation to County Council regarding Eastern Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (EOPRA)
- Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting
Planning and Development
Hastings County's Planning Advisory and Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing on a consent application by Norman Conlin to sever a 39.7-hectare rural lot in Wollaston. The agenda also includes approval of uncontested consents, minutes, expenditure reports, and correspondence on provincial planning policies and exotic animal regulations.
- Consent File B102/23: Norman Conlin seeks to sever a 39.7 ha rural lot (320 m frontage on Hwy 620) in Wollaston
- 20 uncontested consents provisionally approved by Director of Planning (Aug 13–Sep 4, 2024)
- Year-to-date expenditure report to July 31, 2024 and cheque register for August 2024
- Correspondence: Notice of Completion for Madoc Treated Water Storage EA, Hwy 62 paving study, OPA 12 public meeting
- Action correspondence: Provincial regulations on exotic wild animals, SPARC report, Provincial Policy Statement 2024
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is meeting to review year-to-date paramedic expenditures and cheque registers, and to consider action items including community paramedic contract positions, office space, and a response time plan. They will also receive a presentation on the new Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and a statistical report for July 2024.
- Review of year-to-date expenditure reports to July 31, 2024 and cheque registers for July and August 2024
- Community Paramedic Contract Positions
- Community Paramedic Office Space Agreement
- Hastings County Response Time Plan
- Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) presentation
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee is meeting to review year-to-date expenditures for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor, receive correspondence on provincial funding for nurse practitioners and capital projects, and consider a recommendation regarding the InterRAI resident assessment instrument. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a director's report.
- Year to Date Expenditure Report dated to July 31, 2024 and Cheque Register Summary Reports for Hastings and Centennial Manor and Trust
- Hiring More Nurse Practitioners (HMNP) Minister's Letter, Funding Policy, and FAQs
- Comprehensive Minor Capital Fund 2024-25 Minister Letter
- Integrated Technology Solutions (ITS) Program Minister Letter
- InterRAI Long-Term Care Facilities Resident Assessment Instrument
Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda for the Hastings County Community and Human Services Committee. The committee is moving into a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The agenda includes approval of prior closed-session minutes and two closed-session items, but no public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act for litigation or potential litigation
- Approval of closed session minutes from August 14, 2024
- Two closed-session items, both citing litigation or potential litigation
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda for the Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee. The committee will move into a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, as permitted by the Municipal Act. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a verbal report, with no public decisions or discussions listed.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
- Approval of minutes from the July 4, 2024 meeting
- Verbal report on labour relations or employee negotiations
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee will hear a delegation from the Town of Bancroft requesting subsidy support and a capital contribution from Hastings County for the North Hastings Inspiration Place, a 40-unit affordable housing development. The committee will also review routine financial reports, correspondence, and several action items including a new child care funding approach and a grant application for seniors.
- Delegation from Town of Bancroft requesting housing subsidies and HPP capital contribution for 40-unit North Hastings Inspiration Place
- Children's Services – New Child Care Funding Approach and Amended Transfer Payment Agreement
- Housing Services – New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant Application
- Housing Services – Centralized Wait List
- Cheque Register Summary Report for September 2024 totaling $7,243,418.93
County Council
This is a regular County Council meeting with routine procedural items: adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and reviewing reports from committees. Key business includes reports from the Community and Human Services, Planning and Development, and Finance, Property & Personnel committees, plus a by-law listing and special resolutions. No major decisions are highlighted in the agenda text.
- Adoption of minutes from June 27, 2024 session
- Information correspondence including EOWC newsletters and resolutions on sustainable infrastructure funding
- Reports from Community and Human Services, Planning and Development, and Finance, Property & Personnel committees
- By-law listing for August 29, 2024
- Special resolutions listing for August 29, 2024
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee will review year-to-date expenditures and cheque registers, and consider several recommendations to County Council, including support for municipal infrastructure investment, a video surveillance policy revision, a resolution on physician shortages, and community paramedic funding. The committee will also discuss advocacy efforts and shared services.
- Year to Date Expenditure Reports to June 30, 2024 and Cheque Register Summaries for June and July 2024
- EOWC Resolution for Support – Municipal Infrastructure Investment
- Policy Revision – Video Surveillance
- Physician Shortage in Ontario – Resolution for Support
- Recommendation – Community Paramedic Funding
Planning and Development
Hastings County's Planning and Development committee will hold a public hearing on two consent applications by Drew Harrison Farms Inc. to create two new residential lots on Spring Brook Road in Stirling-Rawdon. The agenda also includes approval of uncontested land division items, minutes, expenditure reports, and correspondence. A letter of support request from GT Race Experience and the establishment of a temporary economic development working group are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing for consent applications B22/24 and B23/24 (Drew Harrison Farms Inc.) to create two 6.1-hectare residential lots on Spring Brook Road, Stirling-Rawdon
- Uncontested consents provisionally approved by the Director of Planning (e.g., residential lots in Tudor & Cashel, Tweed, Madoc, Tyendinaga, Stirling-Rawdon, Bancroft, Carlow Mayo, Hastings Highlands)
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report dated to June 30, 2024 and Cheque Register for June and July 2024
- Letter of support request from GT Race Experience
- Establishment of a Temporary Economic Development Working Group
Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED
This is a closed-session agenda with no public business. The committee will move into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss information supplied in confidence by another level of government, approve prior closed minutes, and adjourn. No decisions or public items are listed.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act
- Approval of closed session minutes from June 13, 2024
- Adjournment of the August 14, 2024 session
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is meeting to approve cheque registers totaling over $7.2 million for June and July 2024, and to review year-to-date expenditures. They will also discuss several action items, including child care expansion, housing funding, and warming centre planning for the upcoming winter.
- Cheque registers for June and July 2024 totaling $7,223,400.69 and $6,879,863.45 respectively
- Children's Services – CWELCC Directed Growth Expansion and Start-Up
- Housing Services – National Housing Strategy Funding Report
- Homelessness Initiatives – 2024-25 Warming Centre Planning
- Homelessness Enumeration 2024
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee - CLOSED
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is holding a closed session meeting. The discussion is limited to a verbal report regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
County Council
The Council will review monthly reports from the Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, Long-Term Care, Planning and Development, and Finance committees. A delegation from Weekend Meals for the Unhoused North Hastings will present recommendations regarding warming centre use and services in Bancroft.
- Delegation: Weekend Meals for the Unhoused North Hastings regarding Bancroft warming centre
- Community and Human Services Committee Report
- Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee Report
- Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee Report
- Planning and Development Committee Report
County Council - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session of the Hastings County Council. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussions regarding personal matters, municipal property security, and labour relations.
- Discussion of personal matters regarding identifiable individuals or employees
- Discussion regarding the security of municipal property
- Verbal report on labour relations or employee negotiations
- Adoption of May 30, 2024, closed session minutes
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing the 2023 annual audit and financial statements presented by Baker Tilly. The committee is also discussing updates to human resources, asset management, and health and safety policies.
- 2023 Annual Audit and Financial Statements
- Asset Retirement Obligation Policy
- Asset Management Plan
- Human Resources Policy Revisions
- Health & Safety - First Aid Policy #7
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee met in a closed session on June 18, 2024. The meeting addressed matters regarding municipal property security, personal matters about identifiable individuals, and instructions for negotiations.
- Closed session regarding security of municipal property
- Closed session regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals
- Verbal report regarding negotiations
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee will consider several land division applications, including a lot addition in Centre Hastings. The meeting also includes discussions on the Economic and Tourism Development Strategic Plan and a request for support regarding a forest biomass program.
- Public hearing for lot addition at 425 Pine Point Lane (File # B167/23)
- Public hearing for residential lot in Centre Hastings (File # B12/24)
- Review of Economic and Tourism Development Strategic Plan 2024-2027
- Support request for Bancroft Minden Forest Company Provincial Forest Biomass Program
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report through April 30, 2024
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is reviewing recommendations for new ambulance orders and vehicle conversions. The agenda also includes discussions on paramedic mental health support and various administrative reports.
- Recommendation to purchase 3 new ambulances for 2025 at an estimated cost of $741,600 plus tax
- Ratification of $161,650 for converting two Ford Expeditions and two Ford F-250s into Emergency Response Vehicles
- Proposal to enter an agreement with the Breakwater Institute for psychological support costing $25,000–$75,000
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Reports through April 30, 2024
- Discussion regarding a Uniform RFP and an Ontario Health Funding Application
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor. The agenda includes discussions on staffing enhancements, laboratory service agreements, and facility upgrades.
- Award of $224,528.82 + HST to Amazing Construction Ltd. for Centennial Manor resident park enhancements
- Approval of $142,867.51 from Ministry funding for 40 additional security cameras
- Award of pharmacy services contract to GeriatRx for both long-term care homes
- Ratification of physician and medical director agreements for Hastings Manor
- Review of year-to-date expenditure reports through April 30, 2024
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing various service agreements, funding recommendations, and expenditure reports. Key discussions include childcare funding, homelessness prevention plans, and housing service agreements.
- Amended 2024 Child Care and CWELCC Transfer Payment Agreement with $882,421 in additional funding
- Start-up Grant funding of $3,600 for Family Space Quinte Inc. Home Child Care spaces
- Service Agreement with Marmora District Housing Commission
- Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan and Reaching Home funding recommendations
- May 2024 Cheque Register Summary Report totaling $6,609,428.52
Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED
The Hastings County Community and Human Services Committee is holding a closed session. The meeting is being conducted pursuant to Section 239 (2)(e) of the Municipal Act regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
- Nominations for a temporary Committee Chair
- Approval of March 13, 2024, Closed Session Minutes
- Discussion of litigation or potential litigation
County Council
The Council will review reports from the Community and Human Services, Long-Term Care, Planning and Development, and Finance committees. The agenda also includes correspondence regarding a motion for sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities.
- Report of the Community and Human Services Committee
- Report of the Long-Term Care Committee
- Report of the Planning and Development Committee
- Report of the Finance, Property & Personnel Committee
- Correspondence regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
County Council - CLOSED
The County Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and municipal employees. The session also includes discussions regarding positions, plans, or instructions to be applied to negotiations.
- Discussion of personal matters about identifiable individuals or municipal employees
- Discussion of positions, plans, or procedures for negotiations
- Adoption of the April 25, 2024, closed session minutes
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee will review communal servicing funding and several land division items. The meeting includes discussions on provincial planning statements and requests regarding trail lighting and motorized trail use.
- EORN presentation on $1 million funding for communal servicing localization
- Fountain Hill Subdivision draft plan non-lapse request in Bancroft
- Final plan of subdivision approval recommendation in Tweed
- Request for lighting installation on the Heritage Trail by Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First Nation
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report as of March 31, 2024
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
The committee is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters regarding municipal property security, personal matters of identifiable individuals, and negotiation instructions. No specific projects or dollar amounts were listed in this agenda.
- Discussion on security of municipal property
- Discussion on personal matters regarding identifiable individuals or employees
- Discussion on instructions to be applied to negotiations
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports and cheque registers through March 31, 2024. The agenda includes discussions on closing a former County Road in Tweed and West Nile Virus preparedness.
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Reports dated to March 31, 2024
- Closing of Former County Road in Tweed
- County Administration Building Door Card Access System
- Discharge of Agreement for lands at Block 85 on Plan 21M-323, City of Belleville
- Hastings Prince Edward Public Health West Nile Virus Preparedness
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing several physician and medical director agreements for Hastings Manor. The agenda also includes discussions on personal mobile device policies, security camera upgrades, and PSW funding support.
- Attending Physician Agreement for Dr. Mahadeva Krishantha (Hastings Manor)
- Medical Director and Attending Physician Agreements for Dr. James Reid and Dr. Kim MacLeod (Hastings Manor)
- 2023-26 PSW Funding Support Agreement
- Security Camera System Upgrade Request
- Centennial Manor Resident Park Enhancements
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing reports on social programs, including Ontario Works and Children's Services. The agenda includes discussions on housing exit agreements, childcare grants, and homelessness prevention funding.
- Ratification of $2,344,376 for Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy (2024-2028)
- Start-Up Grant Application for Family Space Quinte Inc.
- Exit Agreement for Bancroft Bible Chapel Non-Profit Corporation
- Letters of Understanding with Career Edge, Enrichment Centre for Mental Health, META, and Community Employment Services
- Review of $7,035,747.30 in total April cheque register expenditures
County Council
The Council will review committee reports regarding community services, emergency services, and long-term care. Discussion includes a cellular gap update from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network and correspondence regarding housing and infrastructure funding.
- Cell Gap Project update from Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN)
- Correspondence regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund from Centre Hastings
- Review of Community and Human Services Committee report
- Review of Emergency Services Committee report
- Review of Long-Term Care Committee report
County Council - CLOSED
The County Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and instructions for negotiations. No specific topics or names are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of personal matters regarding municipal employees or individuals
- Discussion of positions or plans regarding negotiations
Planning and Development - CLOSED
This closed session meeting is dedicated to discussing litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. The agenda consists of verbal reports regarding matters before administrative tribunals.
- Verbal report on litigation or potential litigation
- Verbal report on litigation or potential litigation
Planning and Development
The Hastings County Planning and Development Committee is reviewing several land division applications. Key items include a proposal by Bretherton Farms Inc. to sever a residential lot and establish a water line easement in Stirling-Rawdon.
- Bretherton Farms Inc. land severance and easement (B70/23 & B71/23) in Stirling-Rawdon
- Residential lot severance (B165/23 & B166/23) in Centre Hastings
- Waterfront residential lot severance (B123/23) in Centre Hastings
- Uncontested lot additions and residential lots in Tyendinaga and Bancroft
- Review of April 2024 Cheque Register
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing a regional memorandum of understanding for physician recruitment. The committee is also receiving the 2023 Public Salary Disclosure report and reviewing various financial and administrative correspondence.
- Regional Physician Recruitment Memorandum of Understanding
- 2023 Public Salary Disclosure Report
- Prosecutor's Contract Report
- County Levy and Tax Ratio By-Law Report
- Community CARE North Hastings INC lease agreement and capital investments
Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED
The committee will meet in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and instructions for negotiations. No specific topics or names were listed in the agenda.
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Closed session regarding instructions to be applied to negotiations
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is reviewing paramedic service operations, including a funding extension for community paramedicine. The agenda includes discussions on ambulance computer replacements, off-load funding, and a statistical report for early 2024.
- Up to $3,659,200 in one-time provincial funding for Community Paramedicine LTC over two years
- Ambulance Onboard Computer Replacement proposal
- Off Load Funding Agreement discussion
- Statistical Report for January 1 – February 28, 2024
- Review of March 2024 Cheque Register totaling $1,137,602.65
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget, which proposes a 5.91% levy impact. Members are also discussing new provincial funding for resident health and well-being services.
- 2024 Draft Budget proposing a 5.91% levy impact
- Resident Health and Well-Being funding of $7.39 per bed, per month
- Hastings Manor equipment purchase discussion
- Review of March 2024 cheque registers totaling $1,128,972.64
- Short-stay respite care beds agreement for Hastings and Centennial Manor
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing communications regarding housing funding, homelessness prevention, and social assistance advocacy. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 draft budget and various community service grants.
- Quinte West housing funding resolution
- Summer Recreational Day Camp Program discussion
- Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention: Community Outreach Partnership
- Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention: Reaching Home Funding
- Review of the April 2024 Cheque Register Summary Report
County Council - CLOSED
The Hastings County Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual and labor relations or employee negotiations. These discussions are being held pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act.
- Discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Verbal report on labour relations or employee negotiations
County Council
The County Council is reviewing several committee reports, including the 2024 department budgets. Key discussions involve reallocating National Housing Strategy funds for repairs and renovations, and approving new assisted living programs.
- Reallocation of $50,000 for Quinte West Non-Profit Housing parking lot repairs
- Allocation of $28,006 to Parkin Living Centre for a new elevator
- Allocation of $132,822 for renovations at 23 McCamon Street in Tweed
- Approval of Cheshire Homes assisted living program at 245 and 247 Bridge Street
- Review of 2024 Community and Human Services and Emergency Services budgets
Planning and Development - CLOSED
The Planning and Development committee met in a closed session on March 19, 2024. The meeting was held pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing a proposal to sever four residential lots from an existing 1.6-hectare property. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions regarding stormwater management and municipal service connections. The meeting also includes the review of the 2024 draft budget and various uncontested land division items.
- Consent applications B143/23 through B146/23 for Stringer Land Inc. in Bancroft
- Proposed creation of four 0.084 ha residential lots on Billa Street
- Review of the 2024 Draft Budget for referral to County Council
- Economic Development Year End Report
- Review of February 2024 cheque registers and account vouchers
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget to refer it to County Council for approval. The budget outlines total expenditures of $196,198,532 and a County Levy of $18,743,872. The meeting also includes reviews of February 2024 cheque register summary reports.
- 2024 Draft Budget referral to County Council
- February 2024 Cheque Register Summary Reports
- $25,000 sponsorship recommendation for Quinte International Air Show 2024
- Approval of Human Resources Policy Statement S1 – Occupational Health and Safety
- New Human Resources Policy 13 – Compensation
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 labour relations or employee negotiations via a verbal report.
- Labour relations or employee negotiations verbal report
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget, which proposes an operating expenditure of $29,281,005. The budget includes staffing for a new agreement with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and costs for the Stirling Base. The draft will be referred to County Council for final approval.
- 2024 Draft Budget with $29,281,005 in operating expenditures
- Proposed $12,047,676 levy for 2024
- Approximately $700,000 in staffing costs for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte agreement
- Award of tender 820-2023 to Medical Pharmacies Group Ltd. for medication supply
- Contract with HGlobal for community paramedic project analytic services
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget and several housing service proposals. Discussions include a grant application for senior fitness and transportation, a new assisted living program at Bridge Street in Belleville, and the reallocation of National Housing Strategy funding.
- 2024 Draft Budget referral to County Council
- Ontario Seniors Community Grant application for up to $25,000
- Cheshire Homes Assisted Living Program at 245 and 247 Bridge Street
- National Housing Strategy Funding Re-Allocation discussion
- Ratification of $5 million COCHI funding for a 32-unit project in Quinte West
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session held by the Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee. The session is dedicated to discussing labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee - CLOSED
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is meeting in a closed session. The meeting is dedicated to discussing labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED
The Hastings County Community and Human Services Committee is meeting in a closed session. The meeting is dedicated to discussing labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget for referral to County Council. The meeting also includes discussions on updated provincial COVID-19 guidance and staffing funding policies.
- 2024 Draft Budget review
- Short Stay Respite Care Beds approval
- Ministry of Long-Term Care staffing supplement and funding policy updates
- Updated COVID-19 guidance regarding masking and vaccination policies
- February 2024 expenditure reports totaling $1,022,021.92 for Hastings and Centennial Manor
Provincial Offences - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees. No public business or specific case details are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Approval of the November 14, 2023, closed minutes
9-1-1 Sub-committee
The sub-committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget and discussing the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 technology. Members are also reviewing reports on civic address processing and emergency service readiness.
- 2024 Draft Budget recommendation to Planning and Development Committee
- Staff Report on Hastings County GIS Civic Address Processing Application
- OPP Readiness confirmation request for NG9-1-1 transition
- 9-1-1 Coordinator’s Annual Report for 2024
- Hastings Quinte E9-1-1 Statistical Information for 2024
Provincial Offences
The Joint Provincial Offences Act Board will meet to discuss the 2024 draft budget and various administrative reports. The agenda includes reviewing the 2023 statistical update and annual write-off reports.
- 2024 Draft Budget recommendation to County Council
- 2023 POA Statistical Update Report
- 2023 Annual Write-Off Report
- Year to Date Expenditure Reports dated to November 30, 2023
County Council - CLOSED
The County Council will meet in a closed session to discuss a verbal report. This session is being held pursuant to Section 239 (2)(h) of the Municipal Act regarding information supplied in confidence by another level of government.
- Closed session regarding confidential information from another level of government
County Council
The Council is reviewing reports from several committees, including Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, and Long-Term Care. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Eastern Ontario Water Coalition pre-budget consultations for the provincial and federal governments.
- EOWC 2024 Ontario Pre-Budget Consultation
- EOWC 2024 Canada Pre-Budget Consultation
- EORN Cell Gap Project Monthly Update
- Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee Report
- Finance, Property & Personnel Committee Report
Hastings Local Housing Corporation
The committee is meeting to discuss a change in officers for the Hastings Local Housing Corporation Board. This change follows the retirement of the Hastings County Chief Administrative Officer. The proposal recommends updating the officers to reflect Connor Dorey as Chief Executive Officer.
- Recommendation to update officers to include Connor Dorey as Chief Executive Officer
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing several administrative items, including the annual audit report and human resources policies. The committee is also reviewing January 2024 expenditure reports and cheque registers.
- Insurance renewal recommendation with McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd and Intact Public Entities for $1,196,967
- Excess Indemnity Insurance renewal with Chubb Insurance Company of Canada for $347,202
- Review of 2023 Council Remuneration
- Update to Human Resources Policy S1 – Occupational Health and Safety
- Review of Human Resources Policy 13 – Compensation
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development committee is reviewing several land division applications and uncontested lot additions. The meeting includes public hearings for residential lot consents in Tyendinaga and Tweed.
- Public hearing for residential lot applications B51/23 and B52/23 in Tyendinaga (Chadwick)
- Public hearing for residential lot application B78/23 in Tweed (Honey)
- Review of 28 uncontested residential lot and lot addition applications
- Review of January 2024 cheque register and expenditure report
- Discussion of zoning by-laws for the February 20, 2024 meeting
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee - CLOSED
This meeting is a closed session held by the Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee. The session is being held to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations pursuant to the Municipal Act.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee
The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is reviewing a coroner's inquest report regarding intimate partner violence and elder abuse. The meeting also addresses the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Land Ambulance Service Agreement and various paramedic service reports.
- Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Land Ambulance Service Agreement
- Review of 2023 Year-End Report
- 2023 Response Time Plan Results
- Tender for the Supply of Medications
- Chief's Report
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee reviewed reports on homelessness trends and child care workforce strategies. The meeting also addressed a $30.5 million child care transfer payment agreement and support for local housing and training initiatives.
- $30,509,868 Child Care, EarlyON and CWELCC Transfer Payment Agreement
- $1,378,473 distribution to EarlyON Child and Family Centres
- $292,162 distribution for Algonquin Inodewiziwin Child and Family Centre
- By-Name List Homelessness Report Card showing 117 people experiencing chronic homelessness
- Ratification of support for Thurlow Non-Profit Housing Corporation and Loyalist College
Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED
The Community and Human Services Committee is holding a closed session meeting. The agenda consists of verbal reports regarding potential litigation and confidential information from another level of government.
- Verbal report on litigation or potential litigation
- Verbal report on litigation or potential litigation
- Verbal report on confidential information from another level of government
Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee
The committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports and various correspondence regarding long-term care funding and regulations. The agenda includes discussions on contract renewals, student placement agreements, and diagnostic equipment funds.
- Renewal of Medline contract
- Local Priority Fund Program discussion
- High Intensity Needs Fund Attestation
- Student Placement Agreements
- Diagnostic Equipment and Training Fund
County Council
The County Council is considering By-law 2024-0004 to authorize a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1133. This agreement covers full-time and part-time workers at Hastings Manor and Hastings Centennial Manor and is set to expire December 31, 2024.
- By-law 2024-0004: Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1133 for Hastings Manor and Hastings Centennial Manor
County Council - CLOSED
The County Council meeting is a closed session held pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act. The session is dedicated to discussing labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
County Council
The County Council will review reports from the Community and Human Services, Planning and Development, and Finance, Property & Personnel committees. The meeting includes a presentation on the Hastings/PEC Regional Growth Analysis and several information correspondence items.
- Hastings/PEC Regional Growth Analysis presentation by Jamie Cook
- Chatham-Kent resolution regarding Ontario Works Rates
- Review of Community and Human Services Committee report
- Review of Planning and Development Committee report
- Review of Finance, Property & Personnel Committee report
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 labour relations or employee negotiations via a verbal report.
- Labour relations or employee negotiations verbal report
Planning and Development
The committee is reviewing expenditure reports and discussing requests for economic development support. Items include funding requests for tourism services, trail expansions, and electric vehicle charger programs.
- Request for $30,000 from North Hastings Tourism Services to hire staff
- Request for $13,400 from Hastings Destination Trails Inc. for administration and marketing
- Request for funding to expand trails in Eagles Nest Park
- Authorization to apply for the MTO Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargeON program
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Report through November 30, 2023
Finance, Property & Personnel
The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is reviewing year-to-date expenditure reports through November 30, 2023. The meeting includes discussions on renewing service contracts and approving various insurance and mileage rate updates.
- Review of Year to Date Expenditure Reports through November 30, 2023
- 2024 Mileage Rates discussion
- Weed Inspector Services Contract Renewal
- 2024 Insurance Renewal
- Emergency Management Funding Application
Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services Committee is reviewing childcare transfer agreements and emerging funding issues. The meeting also includes reports on expenditure, housing support letters, and childcare rent implementation.
- Implementation of full market rents for childcare operators in government buildings starting September 2024
- 2024 Child Care, EarlyON and Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Transfer Payment Agreement
- Letter of support to Thurlow Non-Profit Housing Corporation
- Letter of support to Loyalist College
- 2024 Emerging Issues Funding and Application Process for Children's Services