Highlands East public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider several rezoning applications and a new IT Digital Strategy. The meeting also includes discussions on shoreline road allowance purchases and un-serviced camping for the Gooderham Music Festival.
- Rezoning applications for 1068 Apple Drive, 1130 Melanie Lane, and 1150 Sapphire Rd
- Endorsement of the IT Digital Strategy Report
- Shoreline road allowance purchase applications for 1353 McGillivray Rd and 1227 Prestwick Tr
- Un-serviced camping agreement for Gooderham Music Festival at Robert McCausland Centre
- Approval of June 2024 accounts totaling $2,063,358.21
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a new single detached dwelling at 1063 Norwester Road. The proposal seeks relief from interior side yard and rear yard setback requirements. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including a site plan agreement and shoreline vegetation management.
- Minor variance application MV-01-2024 for 1063 Norwester Road
- Request for 2 m interior side yard setback (6 m required)
- Request for 7.2 m rear yard setback (8 m required)
- Appointment of Kimberley Roberts as Secretary-Treasurer
- Proposed site plan agreement regarding Cambium Inc. Slope Stability Report
Special Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to approve several municipal contracts, including road surfacing and insurance brokerage. The meeting also includes a public planning session to consider three specific rezoning applications and discussions regarding shoreline road allowance purchases.
- Award $397,582.30 surface treatment contract to Miller Paving
- Appoint BFL Canada as insurance broker for $432,481.00
- Approve McColl's Bridge Replacement agreement with Keystone Bridge Management Corp.
- Discuss rezoning applications for 5883 Loop Road, 1302 Anderson Road, and 1156 Ruthven Road
- Review shoreline road allowance purchase applications for Chelmford Road, Rockcliff Drive, and Maxwell Trail
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review several administrative and planning items, including amended final tax rates and a new Municipal Accommodation Tax bylaw. Discussions also include a proposed septic maintenance reinspection program and updates to the fireworks bylaw.
- Approval of 2024 Final Tax Rates- Amended
- Approval of Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Bylaw
- Approval of April 2024 general accounts totaling $334,018.43
- Proposed 2024 Septic Maintenance Reinspection Program bylaw
- Discussion of fireworks bylaw options regarding R2 zoning and discharge distances
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax and a new Short-Term Rental By-law. The meeting also includes public planning hearings for three rezoning applicants and discussions regarding a new municipal office facility.
- Proposed 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) by-law
- Rezoning applications for Tanner (Gooderham Church), Soloduskiewicz, and Saliba
- Draft Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law
- Two-year extension for Bark Lake draft plan approval (Century Lane Developments Corp)
- Approval of March 2024 general accounts totaling $2,064,685.00
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing a draft by-law regarding short term rental accommodations. Staff have been directed to consider exterior signage requirements and options for operators who do not own their shoreline road allowance.
- Draft Short Term Rental Accommodation By-Law discussion
- Review of exterior signage requirements for rentals
- Discussion of shoreline road allowance options for rental operators
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing a draft short-term rental accommodation by-law and discussing cemetery management options. The meeting includes several rezoning approvals and the adoption of the 2024 municipal budget estimates.
- Approval of 2024 Budget Estimates By-law (#2024-21)
- Enactment of Open Air Burning By-law (#2024-20)
- Rezoning amendment for 27300 Highway 28, Cardiff (#2024-19)
- Rezoning amendment for 1110 Burnt Point Trail (#2024-18)
- Approval of February 2024 general accounts totaling $208,955.79
Regular Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Highlands East is holding a meeting dedicated to strategic planning. Council will participate in presentations and interactive discussions with staff and Capital Park Consulting to develop a Corporate Strategic Plan.
- Development of a Corporate Strategic Plan with Capital Park Consulting
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing several rezoning applications and shoreline road allowance purchases. The meeting includes delegations regarding short-term rentals and the Green Burial Society, as well as endorsements for new cellular tower sites.
- Rezoning applications for Crichton, Birker, and Minnie
- Endorsement of cellular tower proposals for Loop Road and Alsop Road
- Approval of $952,006.49 in January 2024 general accounts
- New Fire Department Establishing and Regulating Bylaw
- Shoreline road allowance purchase for John and Lily Rab
Special Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing the 2024 Operational Budget and department overviews. The proposed budget includes a $569,154 overall increase from 2023, resulting in a 6.83% tax rate increase.
- 6.83% municipal tax rate increase ($35.91 per $100,000 of assessment)
- $1,167,575 for McColls Bridge Replacement
- $1,137,660 total policing expenses
- $300,000 OCIF funding for McColls Bridge project
- $100,000 for maintenance of Gooderham Dam, Hadlington Bridge, and Donroy Culverts
Special Meeting of Council
Council met to discuss planning matters, including rezoning applications and shore road allowance purchases. The meeting also included a delegation regarding short-term rentals and the approval of December 2023 general accounts.
- Approval of $1,929,796.44 in general accounts for December 2023
- Rezoning amendments for 1038 Pagoda Lane and 2218 Loop Road
- Shore road allowance purchases for 1068 Turfyn Lane and 1188 Malcom Road
- Grant application for EV chargers at Herlihey, Gooderham, and Cardiff Community Centres
- Agreement with Loomex Group for a Master Fire Plan development
Regular Meeting of Council
The Highlands East Council will conduct a series of department overviews and capital forecasting reviews. These discussions will cover administration, building, bylaw, fire, parks, planning, roads, waste, and water/wastewater departments.
- Department Overview and Capital Forecasting for 9 municipal departments
- By-law # 2024-01 to confirm Council proceedings