Highlands East public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The provided document contains only portal login information and does not include a meeting agenda. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the December 15, 2025, meeting.

Special Meeting of Council

The Municipality of Highlands East will review completed 2025 projects and initiatives to align them with the Corporate Strategic Plan. Council will provide direction to staff regarding recommended priorities for the 2026 budget season.

• Review of 2025 Corporate Strategic Plan achievements
• Discussion of 2026 strategic initiatives and priorities
• Bylaw 2025-86 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council is holding a regular meeting to receive department reports and make decisions on operational matters. Key items include approving the 2026 Ward 1 water and sewer rates bylaw, reviewing proposed user fees and charges for 2026, and entering into a service agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for the Blue Box program. The meeting also includes a public planning meeting for a zoning bylaw amendment.

• Approval of 2026 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates bylaw
• Service agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for Blue Box program (2026-2029)
• Proposed 2026 User Fees and Charges bylaw (to be brought forward in January 2026)
• Approval of accounts for November 2025 totaling $916,451.76
• Multiple shoreline road allowance purchase applications (e.g., 1104 Bellair Lane, 1112 Bellair Lane, 1391 Ferguson Road)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Highlands East Council focuses on planning and operations, including several shoreline road allowance purchase applications, encroachment agreements, and a telecommunications tower concurrence. Council will also receive monthly departmental reports and consider approving accounts totaling $2,726,196.73.

• Shore road allowance purchases: 1366 Before Long Lane (Van Leeuwen), 1011 Hammock Drive (Birney), 1039 Ferret Trail (Yaccato), 1106 Lucky Copper Trail (Weir)
• Encroachment agreements for Lands of Freymond and Smillie & Eyes
• Fee waiver request for 1175 Quartz Lane (Sjogren) - $1,200 application fee
• Concurrence for Shared Tower Inc. telecommunications tower site STC0796 (Hadlington Road)
• Approval of General Accounts for Sept & Oct 2025: $2,726,196.73

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council meets to receive departmental reports and decide on several contracts and bylaws, including a $56,260 sole-source Zamboni purchase, a winter maintenance agreement with the County of Haliburton, and a construction/demolition materials processing agreement with Sittler Grinding Inc. Council will also consider a municipal building presentation, a request to waive tax penalties, and an application for ice storm cost recovery.

• Sole source purchase of a Zamboni ice resurfacer for $56,260 plus delivery and HST
• Bylaw 2025-69: Winter Maintenance Services Agreement with County of Haliburton
• Bylaw 2025-70: Agreement with Sittler Grinding Inc. for processing construction/demolition materials at Monmouth and Eels Lake Waste Disposal Sites
• Request to waive penalty charges on tax account at 48 Hemlock St., Cardiff (recommendation: not waive)
• Municipal Ice Storm Application (MISA) 2025 to recover costs from 2025 ice storm

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting is a public hearing under the Planning Act on proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 01-2025 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment ZBA 15-2025 by 9184384 Canada Inc. for a vacant land condominium with 33 recreational residential lots, a highway commercial block, and open space near Centre Lake. Council will receive the municipal planner's report, the applicant's presentation, and public delegations. Agency comments, including from the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority, raise concerns about flood and erosion hazards and recommend deferral until technical studies are completed.

• OPA 01-2025 and ZBA 15-2025 for 33 recreational residential lots at Centre Lake
• Highway commercial block fronting Highway 118
• Crowe Valley Conservation Authority recommends deferral pending flood and geotechnical studies
• MECP comments note reduced footprint, dropped wellness centre, and 30 m shoreline setback recommendation
• Public delegations from six residents scheduled

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider approving in principle six applications to close and purchase shoreline road allowances, along with several other planning items. The agenda also includes routine departmental reports, a contract award for construction and demolition material processing, and a decision on winter maintenance services for private and Crown lands.

• Shoreline road allowance purchases at 1014 Ideal Drive, 1072 Edith Crescent, 1137 Tumbledown Rock Drive, 503 Beaver Lake Drive, and 1148 Bellair Lane
• Award RFP-07-2025 for processing construction and demolition materials to Sittler Grinding Inc. for $103,260 plus taxes
• Use of $340,000 from Roads reserve for a tandem vehicle purchase
• Approval of general accounts for July & August 2025 totaling $3,469,719.64
• Decision on discontinuing winter maintenance on private and non-municipal lands

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider several rezoning by-law amendments for properties on Point Trail, Ripple Rock Drive, and Ferret Trail. The meeting also includes discussions on declaring two tandem plow trucks as surplus and authorizing a tender for a new truck.

• Rezoning applications for Pratt (1056 Point Trail), Westaway (1895 Ripple Rock Drive), and Yaccato (1039 Ferret Trail)
• Declaration of 2010 and 2014 International Tandem plow trucks as surplus
• Authorization to tender one new tandem truck with snow plow equipment for the 2027 budget
• Approval of a $260 donation to the Wilberfore Minor Baseball League
• In-principle approval for shoreline road allowance purchase at 1006 Millenium Trail

Special Meeting of Council - 9:30 am15 Jul 2025

Highlands East Council is holding a special meeting to receive presentations on the County of Haliburton service delivery review and PSD Citywide's asset management plan, with a recommendation to approve the plan. The meeting also includes a public planning meeting to consider two rezoning applications (Genova and Riel) and several shoreline road allowance purchases. Council will also decide on assuming Studio Lane for maintenance, with conditions including $5 million liability insurance and a $10,000 security deposit. Numerous monthly departmental reports and financial approvals are on the agenda.

• Rezoning applications: Genova (1012 Pewter Trail) and Riel (1014/1016 Watson Road)
• Approval of General Accounts for June 2025: $2,446,102.22
• Shoreline road allowance purchases: Tang and Le (1023 Pappas Lane), Chorley and Gordon (1065 Trooper Lake Drive), Nailor et al (1136 Hubbard and Montgomery Lane), Stephenson (1036 Union Tr)
• Request to assume Studio Lane for maintenance, with $5M insurance and $10,000 security
• Geocaching Mega Event promotion options: $150 or $675

Special Meeting of Council - 2:00 pm15 Jul 2025

This is a special meeting of Highlands East Council held in person, with the sole purpose of moving into a closed session to discuss insurance matters and council/staff training, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, a land acknowledgement, and a confirmatory bylaw (2025-57) to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(a), (b), and (k) for insurance matters and training
• Insurance matters to be discussed with BFL Canada
• Confirmatory bylaw 2025-57 to approve the meeting's actions
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Highlands East Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2025, to consider a minor variance application (MV-01-2025) by Michael, Katharina, and Caitlin Carpe for a property at 1279 White Lake Road. The applicants seek relief from the zoning by-law to build a screened porch larger than normally permitted. The committee will also receive a planning report on the application and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing for minor variance MV-01-2025 (Carpe) at 1279 White Lake Road
• Requested relief: screened porch floor area of 22.3 sq. m. vs. 15 sq. m. permitted (7.3 sq. m. relief)
• Planning report recommends approval subject to condition that work proceeds per submitted plans
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting covers operations and planning matters, including several shoreline road allowance purchases, a public planning meeting for three rezoning applications, and financial approvals. Council will also consider replacing its ERP software and renewing its insurance.

• Approve $588,695.59 in general accounts for May 2025
• Authorize $50,000 reallocation for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP migration with Endeavour Solutions Inc.
• Appoint BFL Canada as insurance broker for 2025/2026 at $440,825.00 plus taxes
• Approve in principle shoreline road allowance purchases at 2257 Glamor Lake Road, 1039 Point Tr, 1093 Finn Point Road, and others
• Public planning meeting for rezoning applications: Thatcher (1028 Contau Lake Rd), Venalainen (1045 Carter Lane), Fiddler (1167 South Wilberforce Road)

Special Meeting of Council

Council will receive staff reports on the Corporate Strategic Plan's 2024 achievements and 2025 priorities, and on Trails Strategy Initiative implementation. Council will provide direction to staff on trails implementation. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law and is otherwise procedural.

• Review of 2024 achievements and 2025 priorities under the Corporate Strategic Plan
• Direction to staff on Trails Strategy Initiative implementation
• By-law 2025-39 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council is holding a public planning meeting to consider four rezoning applications (McCracken, Begin, Dias/Menis, Legge Scientific) and will vote on approving the zoning by-law amendments. The regular meeting also includes awarding a $109,185 contract for roof insulation and repair to J.G. Fitzgerald & Sons Ltd., approving accounts totaling $2,713,620.07, and receiving various departmental reports. Several resolutions from other municipalities opposing strong mayor powers will be discussed.

• Public hearing on rezoning applications: McCracken (Upper Paudash Rd), Begin (Before Long Lane), Dias/Menis (Spooks Bay Lane), Legge Scientific (Maxwell Trail)
• Award RFP-02-2025 for Public Works Buildings Roof Insulation and Repair to J.G. Fitzgerald & Sons Ltd. for $109,185 plus taxes
• Approval of General Accounts for March and April 2025 totaling $2,713,620.07
• Approve Cemetery By-law (2025-37) as approved by BAO
• Appoint three firefighters to probationary roster: Scott Muirhead (Station 3), Alexander Maddock (Station 4), Gerry Solmes (Station 4)

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council is holding a regular meeting with several decisions, including approving the 2023 financial statements, receiving department reports, and enacting multiple bylaws. The agenda also includes a public planning meeting for two zoning amendments and a closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Approve 2023 Financial Statements and authorize Mayor and CAO/Treasurer to sign
• Enter agreement with Fire Marque Inc. for fire department cost recovery (By-law 2025-23)
• Declare 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton as surplus
• Pass Council Remuneration Bylaw (2025-24)
• Public planning meeting for zoning amendments: Blysniuk (1089 Finn Point Road) and Froelich (1187 Thunderbird Drive)

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council is meeting to consider routine operations and several property-related requests. Key items include approving a contract for McColl's Bridge replacement, adopting a new cemetery price list, and deciding on fee waivers for a local group. The agenda also includes multiple shoreline road allowance purchase requests and a delegation on a trails strategy.

• Authorize agreement with McPherson Andrews Contracting Ltd. for McColl's Bridge replacement in 2025 budget year
• Approve 2025 Cemetery Price List and updated Cemetery Bylaw
• Consider options for waiving fees for Wilberforce FUNraising Group
• Approve in principle shoreline road allowance purchases (McCracken, McQuoid, Yaccato, Cecchetto, Robalino)
• Approve February 2025 accounts totaling $477,693.79

Special Meeting of Council

Council is reviewing the 2025 operational budget and department overview, which proposes a 5.96% municipal tax rate increase (adding $33.38 per $100,000 of assessment). The meeting also includes a by-law to implement an interim tax levy for 2025 before final estimates are adopted. The budget covers all departments, including roads, fire, building, bylaw enforcement, water, and wastewater.

• Interim tax levy by-law 2025-11 for all tax classes
• 5.96% tax rate increase; $33.38 more per $100,000 assessment
• Policing costs rise 4.93% to $1,193,787 annually
• Water and wastewater user fees increase 4%
• Capital projects include McColls Bridge ($667,000) and Glamor Lake Road ($350,000)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider accepting a $470,075.90 tender from McPherson Andrews Contracting Ltd. for the McColl's Bridge replacement, approve January 2025 accounts totaling $738,293.54, and decide on several shoreline road allowance purchases. The agenda also includes routine monthly reports from departments, a delegation on the Asset Management Plan, and several by-laws including user fees and temporary borrowing. The meeting will move into closed session to discuss land acquisitions and negotiations.

• Tender award for McColl's Bridge replacement to McPherson Andrews Contracting Ltd. for $470,075.90 plus HST
• Approval of January 2025 accounts in the amount of $738,293.54
• Shoreline road allowance purchase applications for 1107 Kinnear Drive (Dowdall) and 1073 Massey Lane (Peters)
• By-law 2025-07 to establish user fees and charges for municipal services
• Pre-approval of LED lighting purchase for Keith Tallman Memorial Arena and Lloyd Watson Memorial Centre

Regular Meeting of Council - Planning Matters and 2025 Department Overview and Capital Forecasting

Council will hold a regular meeting covering planning matters, department overviews, and capital forecasting for 2025. Key items include a proposed by-law to acquire land at 1285 Essonville Road for cemetery purposes and a review of departmental operations and capital needs. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports and by-law approvals.

• By-law 2025-05 to authorize acquisition of land (Part 1 on Plan 19R-11056, Part Lot 19, Concession 15, Monmouth) for Essonville Cemetery
• Department overviews and capital forecasting for Administration, Building, By-law, Fire, Parks, Planning, Public Works, and Environment
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 regular council meeting
• Confirmatory by-law 2025-06 to confirm proceedings of this meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine reports, a public planning meeting for a rezoning application, and several by-laws. Key items include proposed changes to waste site operating hours, approval of December 2024 accounts totaling $1,893,187.58, and a rezoning application for 27181 Highway 28. The meeting also includes a delegation about Lewis Road surface treatment and several by-law approvals.

• Delegation from D. Hart regarding surface treatment of Lewis Road
• 2025 Proposed Waste Site Hour Operation Changes - seeking public comment
• Approval of General Accounts for December 2024: $1,893,187.58
• Rezoning application RZ-22-2024 (Lowry) at 27181 Highway 28 - public meeting
• By-law 2025-01: Severance agreement for Sharon Hrncie