Hastings Highlands public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2024 Capital Budget and two five-year infrastructure plans. These plans outline priorities and funding for road and bridge repairs through 2028.
- Proposed 2024 Capital Budget of $5,237,500
- Updated Five (5) Year Capital Road Plan (2024-2028) including $1,800,000 for South Baptiste Lake Road in 2024
- Updated Five (5) Year Capital Bridge/Culvert Structure Plan (2024-2028) with total estimated expenditure of $2,225,000
- Bridge plan expenditures: 2024 ($350,000), 2025 ($150,000), 2026 ($550,000), 2027 ($625,000), 2028 ($550,000)
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
The Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to discuss several planning and operations matters. The agenda includes four public hearings for zoning changes and decisions on road allowance closures and telecommunications towers.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 2023-091, 2023-092, 2023-106, and 2023-108 regarding zoning amendments
- Bylaw 2023-105 and 2023-109 to authorize permanent closing and sale of road allowances at 136 Baptiste Lake Shore West and West of Hastings Road
- Request for concurrence for Rogers EORN telecommunications towers at 773 Mink Lake Road and McDonald Mine Road
- Bylaw 2023-102 for the transfer of part of North Baptiste Lake Road to the municipality for road widening
- Delegation from Kevin Taylor regarding Little Blue Cabins
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Council is meeting to discuss municipal operations, including updates to building fees and a new road occupancy bylaw. The body will also consider a business license policy and a contract extension for waste and recycling services.
- Proposed amendments to Building Department fees
- First reading of Draft Bylaw 2023-074 Road Occupancy Bylaw
- Purchase of a pre-owned 2019 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado for up to $45,000
- Second reading and passing of Bylaw 2023-095 Business Licence Policy
- One-year extension of waste and recycling contract with Halton Recycling Ltd. (Emterra Environmental) until December 31, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications regarding residential construction and accessory buildings. The body will also appoint an Acting Chair and an Acting Secretary-Treasurer.
- Application A-23-2023: Request to replace a dwelling and decks at 2437 B North Baptiste Lake Road with a 2,500 sq. ft. 2-storey dwelling and porches
- Application A-27-2023: Request to erect a garage at 180 Sheldon Lane that exceeds height and lot coverage limits
- Appointment of John Jardine as Acting Secretary-Treasurer
- Appointment of an Acting Chair from within the Committee
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
The Hastings Highlands Council will discuss several planning bylaws, including zoning amendments in the Township of Bangor and a new policy for unopened municipal road allowances. The body is also reviewing the terms of reference for the Committee of Adjustment and a severance application for McAlpine Road.
- Bylaw 2023-017 and 2023-018: Zoning amendments for Lot 24, Concession 8 in Bangor Township
- Bylaw 2023-015: Policy on the Use of Unopened Municipal Road Allowances
- Bylaw 2023-088: Terms of Reference for Committee of Adjustment
- Severance Application B86/23: Proposed 0.92 hectare lot at 484 McAlpine Road with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Investigation for the development of a signage and online wayfinding system
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
The Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to discuss operational reports and approve several bylaws. Key decisions include the demolition of a fire station and the adoption of a licensing agreement.
- Proposed demolition of Lake St. Peter Fire Station - Station 5 with a reserve transfer of up to $20,000.00
- Bylaw 2023-098: Amending Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario
- Bylaw 2023-099: Licence Agreement with Gerald Campbell Clarke, Barbara D. Milburn-Clarke, Susan Slater, Fire Pink Pictures Inc., and Tim Donaldson Excavating Inc.
- Approval for Mayor, CAO/Deputy Treasurer, and Chief Building Official to meet with the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB)
- Review of Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy (Bylaw 2021-085)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review three applications for minor variances regarding residential construction and setbacks. The meeting also includes a closed session for member training on land use planning and the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- A-24-2023: Request for a 1,458 sq. ft. dwelling and septic system at 278 A Hammond Road
- A-25-2023: Request for a 1,760 sq. ft. dwelling and decks at 340 North Cardwell Lake Road
- A-26-2023: Request for a residential structure within 500 metres of Waste Disposal lands at 56 McDonald Mine Road
- Report from Municipal Planner regarding Committee of Adjustment Authority under the Planning Act
- Closed session training on Land Use Planning, Conflict of Interest, and Minor Variances
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
The Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several permanent road allowance closures and land sales. The body will also review a proposal for a telecommunications tower and a road development agreement.
- Bylaw 2023-085: Permanent closing and sale of shore road allowance at 665 Baptiste Shore North
- Bylaw 2023-086: Permanent closing and sale of shore road allowance at 926 'C' Ohio Road
- Request for concurrence to erect a telecommunications tower at 29670 Highway 62
- Bylaw 2023-075: Road Development/Right-of-Way Agreement with 1000053812 Ontario Inc.
- Bylaw 2023-093: Transfer of land for widening North Baptiste Lake Road
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
The Council is deciding on several equipment contracts, zoning amendments in Bangor, and new municipal policies. They are also discussing a $6,000 donation to the Town of Bancroft to address non-resident user fees at the North Hastings Community Centre.
- Contract for SCBA and related components to P.P.E/ Solutions Inc. for up to $279,040.93
- Contract for bridge investigation and engineering to Ainley Graham & Associates Limited up to $80,000
- Zoning amendments for Lot 24, Concession 8 in the Geographic Township of Bangor (Bylaws 2023-017 and 2023-018)
- Proposed $6,000 donation to the Town of Bancroft for North Hastings Community Centre ice surface operations
- Bylaw 2023-090 establishing a Volunteer Firefighter Honorarium Policy
Special Meeting of Council
The Council held a special meeting focused on a training session regarding the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The session, conducted by Seshat Information Consulting, covered the legal obligations of councillors regarding public records and resident privacy.
- Council Training Session on Privacy Legislation (MFIPPA) provided by Seshat Information Consulting
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider five applications for minor variances and permissions. These requests primarily involve dwelling expansions, new construction, and accessory structures near waterbodies and slopes.
- A-15-2022: Request to enlarge dwelling and deck at 45 Salmon Trout Lane
- A-16-2023: Request to replace 1,200 sq. ft. dwelling with 2,583 sq. ft. dwelling at 35 Laciak Lane
- A-20-2023: Request for a 20x14 foot attached deck at 209 Kamaniskeg Lake Road
- A-21-2023: Request for a 25 foot 5 inch high detached garage at 374 Sheldon Lane
- A-22-2023: Request for a 240 sq. ft. storage structure and 384 sq. ft. deck at 45 Salmon Trout Lane
Special Meeting of Council
The Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a bus tour of various municipal sites. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure, emergency services, and waste sites.
- Local Rd 62 Bridge
- Wolf Creek Transfer Station
- Fire Stations 1, 5, and 6
- Papineau Waste Site and Aggregate Pit
- Wagonmakers Aggregate Pit
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
The Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to review financial statements, planning requests, and operational contracts. Key decisions include the approval of a telecommunications tower and a land severance request.
- Award of Tender HH-2023-02 to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited for $358,139 plus HST for a Diesel Powered Tandem Plow/Sander
- Proposal to erect a Rogers EORN Telecommunications Tower at 461 Forest View Road
- Conditional support for land severance (File No. B68/23) to create a new lot at 264 Ponacka Road
- First reading of Draft Bylaw 2023-090 regarding Volunteer Firefighter Honorariums
- Approval of 2022 Audited Financial Statements submitted by Baker Tilly KDN LLP
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider applications for minor variances and permissions regarding shoreline and slope setbacks. The meeting includes training for committee members provided by Hastings County Director of Planning Justin Harrow.
- A-18-2023: Variance for a boathouse at 842 Dam Road, Mink Lake
- A-15-2023: Permission to replace four cottages with second storeys at 194 South Road, Lake St. Peter
- A-17-2023: Permission for a dwelling addition, sunroom, and porch at 842 Dam Road, Mink Lake
- A-19-2023: Permission for an attached garage and dwelling addition at 1818 River Road, Kamaniskeg lake
Special Meeting of Council
Council is meeting for a special session to discuss matters in closed session. The discussion involves litigation and solicitor-client privilege specifically related to the Soble Rd Bridge.
- Closed session discussion on Soble Rd Bridge regarding litigation and solicitor-client privilege
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is reviewing a Fire Master Plan and deciding whether to use internal staff or a third-party consultant for fire station recommendations. The body is also voting on several capital expenditures for roads and equipment, as well as updating corporate expense and remuneration policies.
- Purchase of a tandem Freightliner truck for $437,385
- Award of $59,939.67 contract to Sports Systems Canada for sports netting in Birds Creek
- Transfer of up to $137,166.03 for 2023 Capital Roads Projects
- Purchase of a pre-owned backhoe funded by up to $45,000
- Bylaw 2023-050 regarding Emergency Management and Flood Plans
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is deciding on Master Service Agreements for blue box recycling transitions and several zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting includes proposals for road allowance closings and a service contract for fire department cost recovery.
- Master Service Agreements with Circular Material Ontario for recycling services (Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025)
- Bylaw 2023-070: Service contract with Fire Marque Inc. for incident site cost recovery
- Bylaw 2023-059: Rezoning Part of Lot 12, Concession 11 (Herschel) to Rural Residential
- Bylaw 2023-061: Rezoning in Monteagle to permit a second dwelling near a Mineral Extractive Zone
- Bylaws 2023-054, 2023-055, and 2023-064: Permanent closing and sale of shore road allowances
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for minor variances and permissions under the Planning Act. These requests primarily concern building setbacks, slope distances, and development near waterbodies.
- A-12-2023: Variance for dwelling, chicken coop, and cabin at 1072 Cross Country Road
- A-14-2023: Conversion of a barn to a dwelling at 29919 Highway 62
- A-16-2021: Expansion of a wrap-around deck at 1108 Lake St. Peter Road
- A-11-2023: Addition of a screened-in room at 1280 Papineau Lake Road
- A-13-2023: Replacement of a dwelling with a new house, patio, and carport at 288 B Centre Road
Special Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to enter a closed session to discuss legal matters. The session covers solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation regarding the Soble Rd. Bridge.
- Closed session regarding Soble Rd. Bridge (Section 239(2)(f) and 239(2)(e))
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
The Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to establish municipal budget estimates and tax rates for 2023. The body will also consider contracts for new vehicles, website hosting, and the regulation of food trucks on municipal land.
- Bylaw 2023-065 (Municipal Budget Estimates) and Bylaw 2023-066 (Tax Rates)
- Purchase of two 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks from Boyer Chevrolet GMC Buick (Bancroft) Ltd. for $145,295.62
- Sole-source procurement for website hosting services with GHD Digital
- Proposed investigation into licensing temporary vendors and food trucks on municipal lands
- Permission for AZ3 Telecommunications to use Logger's Field for equipment storage
Special Meeting of Council
Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an education and training session. The session features Teresa Alonzi from Emergency Management Ontario and will take place in a closed session.
- Education and Training Session with Teresa Alonzi from Emergency Management Ontario
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will consider a resolution stating the municipality is not interested in amalgamation discussions at this time. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning amendments and road access agreements.
- Bylaw 2023-048: Zoning amendment for Part of Lot 11, Concession 14, Monteagle to Special Marginal Agriculture (MA-120)
- Bylaw 2023-042: Road Development/Right-of-Way Agreement for Heckmann Road in Herschel
- Resolution to decline amalgamation discussions via the North Hastings Economic Development Committee
- Reserve transfer of up to $2,500 for 2023 downtown flower planter purchases
- Preliminary Reference Plan for unopened boundary municipal road allowance between Herschel and Faraday
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for minor variances and permissions under the Planning Act. These requests primarily seek relief from setback requirements near watermarks and slopes for residential dwellings and garages.
- A-30-2021: Proposed 13m x 19m dwelling at 126 Sheldon Lane, Salmon Trout Lake
- A-8-2023: Proposed dwelling, deck, and porch at 2058 A Papineau Lake Road
- A-10-2023: Proposed 35ft x 45ft garage at 823 Kamaniskeg Lake Road
- A-7-2023: Proposed 9.3m x 13.3m cottage at 2698 Papineau Lake Road
- A-9-2023: Proposed 24.3sqm dwelling addition and 49.4sqm garage at 81 Irwin Lane, Baptiste Lake
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Council is deciding on the 2023 Operating Budget and awarding a major paving tender. The body is also considering several zoning amendments, land transfers for road widening, and the appointment of fire department leadership.
- Award Tender HH-2023-01 to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for $1,495,151.84 for hot mix pavement on various roads
- Approval of the 2023 Operating Budget
- Bylaw 2023-043 to amend zoning for Part of Lot 13, Concession 10 in Monteagle to Special Limited Service Residential (LSR-118)
- Bylaws 2023-052 and 2023-057 to transfer land for maintaining and widening Brown Crescent and Hicks Road
- Bylaw 2023-001 to enact user fees and service charges
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to discuss proposed changes to fire service and waste tipping fees. The body will also consider an agreement with Byers Heating Inc. for refrigerant removal at the East Lake Waste Disposal Site.
- Proposed amendments to Fire Service Fees
- Proposed amendments to Waste Tipping Fees
- Agreement with Byers Heating Inc. for refrigerant removal at East Lake Waste Disposal Site
- Motion to invite Staff Sergeant Jeff MacKinnon to discuss policing costs and activity
- Motion to invite EMS Chief Carl Bowker to discuss service volumes and healthcare initiatives
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for minor variances regarding residential construction and property additions. The body will decide on requests to deviate from zoning bylaws related to setbacks, slope proximity, and distance from specific zones.
- A-1-2023: Proposed 2-storey dwelling at 752 Peterson Road, seeking relief to build 380m from Mineral Extractive lands
- A-5-2023: Request to recognize an 1877 dwelling at 370 McAlpine Road located 5.7m from the front boundary
- A-6-2023: Proposed dwelling at 30625 B Highway 62, seeking relief to build 460m from a Waste Disposal Zone
- A-2-2023: Proposed 2,420 sq ft addition at 2864 Papineau Lake Road, 14 feet from the high water mark
- A-3-2023 and A-4-2023: Requests for deck enlargement at 2013 Mink Lake Road and a dwelling addition at 184 B Centre Road