Highlands East public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet on December 15, 2021, with the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee and the Environment Committee each holding separate sessions. The Trails committee is set to hear an IB&O Bridge item, an update on trail repairs, and a request from the Buckhorn District Snowmobile Club to reroute a trail on an unopened road allowance. The Environment Committee is scheduled to discuss social media on climate change, reduced municipal grass cutting, composting, and zoning by-laws on farming and animal husbandry. The agenda also includes approval of the November 17, 2021 minutes and routine procedural items.
- Buckhorn District Snowmobile Club request to reroute trail on unopened road allowance (maps attached)
- IB&O Bridge item before the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee
- Update on repairs to trails
- Environment Committee: zoning by-laws re farming and animal husbandry
- Environment Committee: reduced municipal grass cutting and composting
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets December 14, 2021 to decide on several contracts, including an $18,048 operational review agreement for Cardiff Sewage Works with the Ontario Clean Water Agency and a $42,000 household garbage and recycling contract for Cardiff Townsite and Bicroft Heights. Council will also consider shoreline road allowance purchases and zoning bylaw amendment applications, and will hold a public planning meeting on rezoning applications by Giaschi, Lichtfuss and Harper. The meeting is being held electronically and can be observed via the municipal website.
- Award RFP-04-2021 for Cardiff Sewage Works to Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for $18,048 excluding HST
- Award RFP-06-2021 for household garbage and recycling in Cardiff Townsite and Bicroft Heights to Garbutt Enterprises for $42,000 plus H.S.T.
- Approve General Accounts for November 2021 totaling $1,222,939.10
- Approve shoreline road allowance purchases at 1068 Upper Lane, 1549 Buckskin Lake Road, and 1040 Vinegar Hill Lane
- Declare 2010 International plow truck and 2011 Ford F250 pickup truck surplus for sale
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets to receive the 2022 capital forecast across municipal departments and to consider a planning report on an encroachment agreement with Sandra McGrath for a building on a municipally owned shore road allowance. Council will also decide how to respond to a request from the Monmouth Township Non-Profit Housing Corporation for an exemption from dump fees, and will receive resolutions from other municipalities. Several items are procedural, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and a confirmatory by-law.
- 2022 capital forecast presented for Roads, Waste, Building, Parks/Recreation/Facilities, Fire, Environment, By-law, and Administration
- Encroachment agreement with Sandra McGrath for repair of a building on a municipally owned original shore road allowance (By-law #2021-114)
- Monmouth Township Non-Profit Housing Corporation dump fee exemption request, with three options: full exemption, no exemption, or exemption for a set time period
- Resolutions from Mattice-Valcote (property assessment), LaSalle (COVID-19 testing), and Kitchener (liquor license sales and patio extensions)
- Confirmatory By-law #2021-115 for the November 23, 2021 meeting
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Joint Advisory Committees of the Municipality of Highlands East meet on November 17, 2021, with the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee and Environment Committee each holding separate sessions. The Trails committee will discuss bridge and trail maintenance issues, while the Environment Committee will review the Community Climate Action Plan development, a Green Fleet Policy, and other environmental topics. The meeting is being held electronically and is open to the public.
- Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee: IB&O Bridge, trail brushing near Gooderham, washouts near Sucker Lake and Gooderham, log jam on Irondale River, and Sustained Forestry License - Bancroft
- Environment Committee: Community Climate Action Plan development, including GHG inventory and draft advisory group terms of reference
- Green Fleet Policy 2021-110 listed as approved
- Reduced grass cutting and composting discussions
- Climate Action Muskoka continued discussion
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council meets electronically on November 9, 2021 to approve minutes, receive department reports, and decide on several by-laws and land matters. Key votes include approving $2,253,402.62 in October general accounts, setting a $2.50 per hour EV charging station fee, and passing shore road allowance closures for multiple properties. Council will also consider a draft Cemetery By-law, a Green Fleet Policy, and a 2022 meeting schedule.
- Approval of General Accounts for October 2021 totaling $2,253,402.62
- EV charging station user fee set at $2.50 per hour, paid via Ivy Network app
- Shore road allowance purchase and closure for Futers (1432 Abrams Road, Paudash Lake)
- Shore road allowance purchase and closure for Schmidlechner/Sowsun (1222 Malcom Road, Paudash Lake)
- Draft Cemetery By-law to be sent to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario for review
Special Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council is holding a special electronic meeting on October 28, 2021. The agenda calls for approving the agenda, moving into a closed meeting to discuss matters under Section 239(2)(b) — personal matters about identifiable individuals, including Public Works recruitment, an administration violence and harassment complaint and election official matter, and Environment Department staffing — then passing Confirmatory By-law #2021-97 and adjourning. No substantive decisions on policy, contracts, or spending appear on the public agenda.
- Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b) covering Public Works recruitment, an administration violence and harassment complaint and election official, and Environment Department staffing
- Confirmatory By-law #2021-97 to ratify Council's October 28, 2021 proceedings
- Meeting held electronically; public may observe via the Highlands East website
- No public hearings, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes listed on the agenda
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets October 27, 2021 to decide minor variance application MV-05-2021 for Louise Laroche and Kelly Stewart at 1264 Closs Drive on Paudash Lake. The applicants want to enlarge their dwelling's floor area to add a screened porch and basement studio, requiring relief from the site-specific LSR-108 zoning limits. The planning report recommends approval with conditions, including converting an unpermitted guest cabin to storage. The committee will also approve minutes from September 15, 2021.
- Minor variance MV-05-2021: increase maximum ground floor area from 113 m2 to 131.15 m2 (18.15 m2 relief) and total floor area from 174 m2 to 225.4 m2 (51.4 m2 relief) for a screened porch and basement studio
- Property at 1264 Closs Drive, Lot 8 Registered Plan 395, Concession 11, Cardiff; 1.15 acres with 149.6 ft frontage on Paudash Lake
- Condition recommended: existing guest cabin must be converted to storage and receive a building permit before occupancy permit for new dwelling
- Planning report states variances are minor and desirable, not increasing height or shoreline encroachment
- Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Joint Advisory Committee met to discuss a proposed Cemetery By-law governing municipal cemeteries, including fees and interment rules. The Environment Committee also reviewed a support document for a municipal Climate Emergency resolution. Additionally, the agenda included a discussion on composting.
- Proposed Cemetery By-law (202X-XX) covering rules for Gooderham, Deer Lake, McGillivray, Essonville, and South Wilberforce cemeteries
- Discussion of Climate Action Muskoka support document for a municipal Climate Emergency resolution
- Review of composting initiatives
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council is holding an electronic regular meeting to approve the September 2021 financial accounts totaling $416,683.57 and receive monthly departmental reports. The agenda includes a public planning meeting to discuss rezoning applications for Michael Cosburn and Sharran Steinburg. Council will also vote on several land transactions, including the closure and purchase of shoreline road allowances for residents at Trinity Road, Upper Paudash Road, and Edith Crescent.
- Approval of General Accounts for September 2021 in the amount of $416,683.57
- In-principle approval to close and purchase shoreline road allowances for Helen Fisch (1308 Trinity Road), Sandra McGrath (1213 Upper Paudash Road), Chad Vance (1014 Edith Crescent), and Harold and Lynn Vance (1016 Edith Crescent)
- Public Planning Meeting to discuss rezoning amendments for Michael Cosburn (1587 Trent Drive) and Sharran Steinburg (1191 Enterprise Drive)
- Direction to draft a supplemental agreement for electrical servicing over the IB&O Trail for the Judson property
- Declaration of surplus for unopened road allowances between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 9, Monmouth
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will vote on whether to approve a minor variance application (MV-04-2021) for Glenn and Susannah Davis. The request allows a 52.8 m² addition to their dwelling at 1054 Edith Crescent, which requires reducing the interior side yard setback from 6 meters to 4.57 meters. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including the removal of an existing guest cabin and compliance with septic system standards.
- Minor Variance MV-04-2021 for 1054 Edith Crescent to permit a 4.57 m interior side yard setback instead of the required 6 m.
- Condition: Existing guest cabin must be removed or brought into compliance before a building permit is issued.
- Condition: A septic flow test must be completed by a qualified professional prior to permit issuance.
- Condition: Septic system and drinking water source must meet Ontario Building Code clearance distances.
- Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting.
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council is approving multiple zoning amendments for properties in Glamorgan and Cardiff townships. The agenda includes the closure of original shore road allowances for two applicants, Janice Murphy and Catherine Logan-Graab. Additionally, Council is enacting a new agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. for hazardous product services and approving a severance proposal for two lots on Ojibway Road.
- Approval of By-law 2021-83 and 2021-84 to stop up, close, and convey shore road allowances for applicants Logan-Graab and Murphy.
- Enactment of five rezoning bylaw amendments (By-laws 2021-75, 2021-85, 2021-86, 2021-88) for applicants Look, Andrews, Futers, and Coulson.
- Approval of a Hazardous and Special Products services agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. via By-law 2021-89.
- In-principle approval of a severance proposal for two lots at 1269 Ojibway Road, subject to conditions including a $350 administration fee per parcel.
- Approval of $1,500 from Recreation & Culture reserve funds for improved lighting at Gooderham tennis courts.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review and vote on two minor variance applications submitted by residents seeking to add space to existing cottages. Both properties are located on Koshlong Lake and Paudash Lake, respectively, and require relief from side yard setback requirements under the zoning by-law. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting held in June 2021.
- MV-02-2021: Sharon Bridge requests a variance to build a 480 sq ft addition at 1784 Fallowfield Road (Koshlong Lake), reducing the interior side yard setback from 6 m to 3.35 m.
- MV-03-2021: John & Deborah Christie request a variance to build a 79 sq ft mudroom addition at 1125 Ruthven Road (Paudash Lake), reducing the interior side yard setback from 6 m to 0.36 m.
- Condition for MV-03-2021: Staff recommend that the existing privy be removed prior to issuing a building permit due to encroachment on a neighboring lot and proximity to the water.
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council will hold a public planning meeting to discuss four proposed rezoning by-law amendments for properties on Concession 19, 7, 14, and 6. The council also plans to approve by-laws to stop up, close, and convey shoreline road allowances at Bowbek Trail, Saunders Road, Enterprise Drive, Vinegar Hill Lane, and Aquamarine Lane. Additionally, the draft Noise By-law will be accepted in principle for passage at the next meeting.
- Public hearing on four zoning amendments: Look (Concession 19), Goodwin (Concession 7), George & Miliaris (Concession 14), and Coulson (Concession 6).
- Approval of by-laws to close and convey shoreline road allowances for Vens (1008 Bowbek Trail) and Giaschi (1077 Saunders Road).
- In-principle approval to close and purchase shoreline road allowances for Corrick (1153 Enterprise Drive), Bredin/Di Girolamo (1052 Vinegar Hill Lane), and Moir (1035 Aquamarine Lane).
- Approval of a Construction Agreement with Michael and Caitlin Gubbels at 1395 Ferguson Road, requiring a $5,000 security deposit.
- Acceptance of the Draft Noise By-law in principle, with intent to pass it at the next regular meeting.
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM, held electronically with public viewing available online. The Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee will hear updates on the Mineral Site, Gibson Road parking sign, a trail tour, the IB&O Trail Bridge, and the Balancing Rock Property. The Recreation and Culture Committee will take up the Tory Hill Photo Op Sign, Gooderham Tennis Court Lighting, and Little Libraries. The agenda lists only discussion topics and routine approvals of the agenda and July 21, 2021 minutes; no decisions, dollar amounts, or bylaws are specified.
- Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee: Mineral Site update
- Gibson Road parking sign
- IB&O Trail Bridge
- Balancing Rock Property (agenda item 6.6)
- Recreation and Culture Committee: Tory Hill Photo Op Sign, Gooderham Tennis Court Lighting, Little Libraries
Special Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council holds a special electronic meeting on August 3, 2021 to consider awarding Tender T-02-2021 for replacement of the South Wilberforce Bridge to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. at $1,748,625.00, and to hold a public planning meeting under the Planning Act on four rezoning applications (Fox, Hickson, Sullivan, Allan Selazek). Council will also consider three rezoning bylaws (2021-69 Fox, 2021-70 Hickson, 2021-71 Sullivan), a confirmatory by-law, and a closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Award of Tender T-02-2021 South Wilberforce Bridge replacement to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. at $1,748,625.00; project cost about $1,846,625.00 with a funding shortfall of about $240,825.00
- Rezoning applications declared complete and public planning meetings scheduled: George/Miliaris (1390 Journey's End Tr, RZ-17-2021), Goodwin (1428 Abrams Road, RZ-18-2021), Coulson (1034 Coulson Lane, RZ-19-2021)
- Public planning meeting under Planning Act s.34 for applicants Allan Selazek (1615 Trent Dr., RZ-11-2021), Fox (1085 Rockcliff Drive, RZ-13-2021), Sullivan (1048 Bowbeck Trail, RZ-14-2021), Hickson (1036 Culvert Drive, RZ-16-2021)
- By-laws for approval: 2021-69 Rezoning Fox, 2021-70 Rezoning Hickson, 2021-71 Rezoning Sullivan, and confirmatory By-law 2021-72
- Closed meeting under Municipal Act s.239(2)(d) on labour relations or employee negotiations (Administration/Building)
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet on July 21, 2021, with three committee sessions: Trails and Outdoor Tourism at 1:30 PM, Environment at 2:30 PM, and Recreation & Culture at 3:30 PM. The committees will review the Committee Code of Conduct, receive a climate change mitigation annual update and a Climate Action Muskoka document, and discuss trail items including mineral sites, the IB&O Bridge, and rail trail brushing. Recreation items include a Tory Hill photo op sign update, Gooderham beautification expense, and the Cardiff Off Leash Dog Park. The agenda is largely discussion and review; no decisions with dollar amounts are specified in the agenda text.
- Review of Committee Code of Conduct (By-law 2020-17, Schedule A)
- Highlands East Climate Change Mitigation Annual Update and GHG Annual Report
- Climate Action Muskoka document supporting a municipal Climate Emergency resolution
- Gravenhurst composting practices document
- Cardiff Off Leash Dog Park report to committee
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council meets electronically on July 13, 2021, to consider a delegation on an EV charging station agreement, a public planning meeting on several zoning bylaw amendments, and the 2020 financial statements. Council will also review shoreline road allowance purchase applications, a severance proposal, and departmental monthly reports. The agenda includes a public meeting under the Planning Act for rezoning applications at 1828 Lewis Road, 1695 Sunset Cottage Road, and 1432 Abrams Road, among others.
- Proposed agreement with IVY for a dual port EV charging station at 2256 Loop Road at an annual lease rate of $3,480
- Public planning meeting on zoning amendments for properties at 1828 Lewis Road (Davie), 1695 Sunset Cottage Road (Dunford), and 1432 Abrams Road (Futer)
- Shoreline road allowance purchase applications for 1098 Apple Drive (Davidson), 1428 Abrams Road (Goodwin), 1222 Malcom Road (Sowsun/Schmidlechner), and 1440 Houston Road (RJJS Investments)
- Severance proposal for a new lot on McGillivray Road (Lands of Turcotte) with conditions including a $350 consent administration fee and 5% parkland dedication or $1,000 cash-in-lieu
- 2020 Financial Statements presentation by Baker Tilly KDN LLP and approval of the statements
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets June 30, 2021 to consider minor variance application MV-01-2021 from 2630013 Ontario Inc. for the Wilberforce Service Centre at 2246 Loop Road. The application seeks relief from two zoning setback rules to allow an open-air addition to the existing commercial garage. The committee will also accept the resignation of Chair Ken Noble and continue with two members as quorum, and approve a planning report and prior minutes.
- Minor variance MV-01-2021: rear yard setback of 5.5 m instead of 8 m required (relief of 2.5 m) at 2246 Loop Road
- Minor variance MV-01-2021: 5.5 m setback to abutting residential lot instead of 10 m required (relief of 4.5 m)
- Proposed 25-foot-long open-air addition to the service station/garage building to cover a Beer Store bottle depot
- Acceptance of Ken Noble's resignation as Committee of Adjustment Chair, continuing with 2 members as quorum
- Approval of Planning Report by the Junior Planner and Chief Building Official, and minutes of the November 25, 2020 meeting
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East Council meets June 22, 2021 to decide a rezoning amendment and site plan agreement for applicant Larry Andrews at 1087 Rockcliffe Drive, and to consider a draft Flag Etiquette and Protocol Policy and a proposed disposition of a 200-foot Crown reserve at Centre Lake. Council will also vote on confirming by-law 2021-62 and approve minutes from June 8, 2021. The meeting is held electronically and can be observed via the municipal website.
- Rezoning amendment and site plan agreement for Larry Andrews, Con. 15, Lot 7 & 8, Plan 19R6833, 1087 Rockcliffe Drive, File # RZ-09-2019
- By-law # 2021-60 to enact the Andrews rezoning amendment
- By-law # 2021-61 for the Andrews site plan amendment
- Draft Flag Etiquette and Protocol Policy report
- Proposed disposition of 200' Crown Reserve at Centre Lake; council asked to support Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Amendment 2020-004 with conditions on shoreline preservation and public access
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Joint Advisory Committee meeting includes updates on the Dillman Trail and IB&O Bridge, as well as discussions on greenhouse gas emissions and Centre Lake developments. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from a previous meeting where decisions were made regarding green burial zones, anti-litter signage, and a dog park in Cardiff.
- Review of Dillman Trail status and IB&O Bridge condition on Farr Rd
- Discussion of draft Trail Planning Guidelines and landowner concepts
- Environment Committee topics: greenhouse gas emissions, recreational boating, and climate change
- Approval of minutes including $1,790 cost for Tory Hill Photo Op sign
- Approval of minutes including $135.57 reimbursement for Gooderham flower planters
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets to approve a $320,004 insurance contract, confirm the 6-year water financial plan, and review several shoreline road allowance closures. The agenda also includes a public planning meeting for zoning amendments and a delegation regarding a proposed Bell Mobility Tower.
- Appoint BFL Canada as insurance broker for 2021/2022 at $320,004.00 plus taxes
- Approve 6 Year Water Financial Plan for 2021-2027 for submission to the Province
- Direct CAO to sign concurrence letter for proposed Bell Mobility Tower in Wilberforce
- Approve closure and conveyance of shore road allowances for applicants Fox, Nesbitt, and Lowry
- Schedule public meeting for rezoning applications by Wade Dunford and Glen/Tina Futers
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet May 25, 2021 at 1:00PM, held electronically, with the Trails and Outdoor Tourism, Environment, and Recreation & Culture committees each taking a turn. The Recreation & Culture Committee will hear a delegation from Sue Cook on a Cardiff off-leash dog park and consider recommending council approve a revised $1,790 cost for the Tory Hill Photo Op sign and reimburse the Gooderham Community Action Group $135.57 from the Beautification Fund for barrel planters. The Trails committee discusses the Dillman Trail, IB&O Trail maintenance, a potential Eels Lake area trail, and draft trail planning guidelines; the Environment committee takes up green burials and park and boat launch litter. The agenda also includes approval of the April 21, 2021 minutes.
- Recommendation to approve revised $1,790 cost of the Tory Hill Photo Op sign
- Recommendation to reimburse Gooderham Community Action Group $135.57 from the Beautification Fund for barrel planters
- Delegation by Sue Cook on a Cardiff Off Leash Dog Park
- Trails committee: Dillman Trail, IB&O Trail maintenance, and potential Eels Lake area trail (map Eels Lake-Cardiff-118)
- Draft Trail Planning Procedure & Guidelines document for the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council approved internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election and passed a new Marriage License By-law, repealing the previous Civil Marriage By-law. The meeting also included a public planning meeting to discuss several rezoning applications and shoreline road allowance purchases.
- Approval of internet/telephone voting method for the 2022 municipal election
- Repeal of Civil Marriage By-law and approval of New Marriage License By-law
- Approval of April 2021 General Accounts totaling $546,536.34
- Approval in principle for shoreline road allowance purchases for applicants Steinhoff, Knight, and Coulson
- Public planning meetings scheduled for rezoning applications by Lowry, Stoughton, and Davis
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council is holding an electronic open house, not a decision meeting, on the proposed disposition of a 200-foot Crown shoreline reserve abutting Centre Lake. A Municipal Planner will present a proposed minor Crown land use policy amendment that would allow cottage-lot dispositions on that reserve only, within area G340. Delegations from groups including the Paudash Lake Conservation Association, Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Camp Can-Aqua, Hiawatha First Nations, and others will speak, limited to five minutes each. No decision on the amendment or any Crown land application is being made at this meeting.
- Open house on proposed disposition of the 200-ft Crown shoreline reserve abutting Centre Lake
- Proposed minor Crown Land Use Policy Amendment would permit cottaging dispositions on the Centre Lake reserve only; other G340 lands (403,847 hectares) would still prohibit new cottage lots
- Municipal Planner Chris Jones to present MNRF overview; Indigenous and public consultation would follow via CLUPA and Environmental Registry posting for a minimum 30 days
- Delegations (5 minutes each) from Paudash Lake Conservation Association, Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Camp Can-Aqua, Hiawatha First Nations, Dale and Doug Watson, James Coppins and Colleen Hodgson, Rose Silivestru, and IBI Group
- Confirmatory By-law #2021-41 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
The Municipality of Highlands East's Joint Advisory Committees meet electronically on April 21, 2021, with three committee sessions: Trails and Outdoor Tourism at 1:05 PM, Economic Committee at 2:00 PM, and Environment Committee at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the March 31, 2021 minutes and committee reports on trail statistics, geocaching, mineral sites, a visitor information kit, and draft green burial recommendations. The document is largely procedural; no decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda text provided.
- Approval of March 31, 2021 Joint Advisory Committee minutes
- Trails and Outdoor Tourism: Dillman Hill trail, trail counter stats 2017-2020, geocaching report, mineral sites signage/boundaries, Cardiff Trail links investigation
- Economic Committee: draft Visitor Information Kit (March 2019 and 2020 insert) and economic profile
- Environment Committee: draft Green Burial Recommendations to Council
- Chair changes between committees: Councillor McKenzie (Trails), Deputy Mayor Ryall (Economic), Councillor Partridge (Environment)
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets electronically on April 13, 2021, with a public planning meeting under the Planning Act to consider three zoning by-law amendments for properties on Shadow Trail, Bowbek, and Buckskin Lake Road. Council will also consider several shore road allowance purchase by-laws, a new Exotic Animal By-law, a Recreational Vehicle Licencing By-law, and approval of March general accounts totaling $1,741,652.80. Delegations include BFL Insurance and a proposed development in Cardiff.
- Public planning meeting on rezoning applications for 1060 Shadow Trail (Papagiannis), 1008 Bowbek (Vens), and 1325 Buckskin Lake Road (Weichel)
- Approval of March 2021 general accounts in the amount of $1,741,652.80
- Shore road allowance purchase by-laws for Warrington, White, Litt, Nesbitt, and Inouye/Gardner properties
- New Exotic Animal By-law and Recreational Vehicle Licencing By-law (repealing By-law No. 2019-98) for Council approval
- Delegation by Steve Tunks on proposed development in Cardiff
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
This is a joint electronic meeting of five Highlands East advisory committees (Recreation and Culture, Housing and Grants, Environment, Trails and Outdoor Tourism, and Economic Development) on March 31, 2021. Committees will approve prior meeting minutes, consider recommending new committee members, and decide whether to hold joint meetings again on April 21, 2021. Several items (community beautification, Maple View expansion, green burials, reuse centre) are listed for discussion without detail in the agenda.
- Recommendation to appoint Gary Blundell and Victoria Ward to the Environment Committee
- Recommendation to appoint Kevin Jackson to the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee
- Recreation and Culture and Housing and Grants committees proposed not to meet April 21, 2021; Environment, Trails, and Economic Development proposed to meet jointly that day
- Discussion items listed without detail: Community Beautification projects, Maple View expansion, Green Burials, Reuse Centre
- Review of 2020 Trails Committee workplan and 2021 Economic Development Committee Initial Summary Report
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets March 23, 2021 to approve minutes, receive department reports, and pass by-laws. Council will discuss a personnel matter in a closed session regarding the Roads Department Public Works Manager position, then vote on a by-law appointing that manager. Council will also consider repealing a $130,788 tender award for the Cardiff Pool change room building and re-tendering the project, and receive a Bell Mobility telecommunication tower proposal for Wilberforce.
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(b) on the Roads Department Public Works Manager position, involving Mr. David Armstrong
- By-law #2021-24 to appoint a Public Works Manager
- Cardiff Pool Change Room Building Report: repeal Resolution #2020-347 awarding tender to Royalty General Construction Ltd. for $130,788 and re-tender the project
- Bell Mobility Wilberforce W7970 telecommunication tower proposal materials received
- County of Haliburton economic development letter and report; Council to support a job description for a County-wide economic development position
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets electronically on March 9, 2021 to approve minutes, receive department reports, and pass several by-laws, including the 2021 interim tax levy and 2021 budget estimates. A public planning meeting under the Planning Act will consider zoning amendment applications for properties on Highway 28 (Warrington) and Glamorgan Road (McGee/Hedrick). Council will also hear delegations on the Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation and the South Wilberforce Road Bridge replacement, and decide on a $394,517.77 general accounts payment and an aggregate supply tender.
- Public planning meeting on zoning amendments for 26841 Highway 28 (Warrington, File RZ-36-2020) and 1011 Glamorgan Road (McGee/Hedrick, File RZ-38-2020)
- Tender T-01-2021 for aggregate supply awarded to J. & P. Leveque Bros. Haulage Ltd. at $13.00/tonne for Granular "M" and $10.75/tonne for "B" Granular
- General accounts for February 2021 totaling $394,517.77 up for approval
- By-laws for approval include 2021 interim tax levy (2021-19), 2021 budget estimates (2021-20), and shoreline road allowance purchase for Derbecker (2021-16)
- Delegations: Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation requesting a letter of support, and Planmac Engineering on the South Wilberforce Road Bridge replacement
Special Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council holds a special electronic meeting to review the 2021 draft budget by department and to consider declaring two shoreline rezoning applications complete so public planning meetings can be scheduled. Council will also discuss a proposed public consultation plan for the disposition of a Crown reserve on Centre Lake. A confirmatory by-law for the meeting is also on the agenda.
- Rezoning application for a replacement dwelling at 1008 Bowbek Trail on Salerno Lake (Vens), File RZ-02-2021
- Rezoning application for a detached garage at 1060 Shadow Trail on Eels Lake (Papagiannis), File RZ-01-2021
- Centre Lake Crown Reserve disposition consultation plan, including mail notice within 2 km and a virtual public open house
- 2021 budget review covering general administration, fire, building, by-law, roads, environment, parks/recreation, and planning
- Confirmatory By-law #2021-15 to confirm proceedings of the March 2, 2021 special meeting
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets electronically on February 9, 2021 to approve its January 19 minutes, receive monthly department reports, and vote on several land-use matters. Key decisions include approving $704,057.27 in general accounts, enacting rezoning bylaws for Tweg and Blysniuk, and a shoreline purchase bylaw for Funk. Council will also hold a public planning meeting on the Blysniuk and Tweg rezoning applications and consider requests involving municipal land access on Jordan Lake Road and Farr Road.
- Approval of General Accounts for January 2021 totaling $704,057.27
- Rezoning bylaws for Tweg (File RZ-35-2020) and Blysniuk (File RZ-37-2020) up for enactment
- By-law 2021-10 to stop up, close and convey shoreline road allowance to applicant Funk at 1459 Billings Lake Road
- Draft Exotic Animal By-law received for Council direction on changes
- Robalino and Jaramillo request for driveway access from Jordan Lake Road, with three options presented
Regular Meeting of Council
Highlands East Council meets electronically on January 19, 2021 to consider routine department reports, approve December 2020 accounts of $2,655,800.94, and decide on several shoreline road allowance purchase applications and rezoning matters. A public planning meeting at 10:30 AM will address four zoning amendment applications (Tapp, Gibson and Mathieson, Laroche and Stewart, and Connor). Council will also consider a $249,848.00 tender for a 2022 tandem axle truck and a new Fireworks By-law.
- Tender for 2022 Tandem Axle Truck with spreader/dump body and snow plow from Winslow Gerolamy Motors Ltd. at $249,848.00 plus taxes
- General Accounts for December 2020 totaling $2,655,800.94 for approval
- Shoreline Road Allowance purchase applications for Trumphour (Paudash Lake), Lowry (27181 Highway 28), Leach (1174 Malcolm Road), and a Stop Up/Close/Convey by-law for Berardi and Howard (Horseshoe Lake)
- New Fireworks By-law to replace and repeal By-law No. 2020-30, with changes required by the Ministry of the Attorney General
- Public planning meeting on four rezoning applications: Tapp (1098 Holdsworth Drive), Gibson and Mathieson (1902 Aslop Road), Laroche and Stewart (1264 Closs Drive), and Connor (1852 Contau Lake Road)