Loyalist public meetings in 2021

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding public meetings for two proposed housing developments in Amherstview: a 30-unit stacked townhouse project at 374 Amherst Drive and a 35-lot single-detached subdivision (Lakeside Phase 8). Council will also consider several routine items, including utility bill relief, a decision on outdoor ice rinks, and appointments. The agenda includes a closed session for land, personnel, and labour matters.

• Public meeting: Official Plan and zoning amendments for 30 stacked townhouse units at 374 Amherst Drive (Brookland Square/Armitage Homes).
• Public meeting: Draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 35 single detached lots south of Kildare Avenue, east of Country Road 6 (Lakeside Phase 8).
• One-time utility bill relief of $2,002.91 to Odessa Agricultural Society for May 2021 billing.
• Recommendation not to operate outdoor ice rinks during 2021-2022 season.
• Approval of Intelivote Systems Inc. for eVoting services for 2022 municipal election and enactment of election sign by-law.

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the proposed 2022 operating budget, which includes a Township tax levy of $18,625,700 and a residential tax rate of 0.00811836. The budget represents a 1.8% Township tax rate increase and an estimated 1.7% overall increase. Council will also consider service area budgets for transit, ferry, and utilities, and may approve posting public notice for budget adoption.

• 2022 general rate operating budget: $18,625,700 levy, 1.8% tax rate increase
• Amherstview Transit budget: $1,041,700; area rate unchanged at 0.000589
• Amherst Island Ferry budget: $3,984,800; may use $80,000 from ferry reserve
• Utilities budget: $11,001,800; user rates remain status quo
• Budget survey: 389 respondents; 53% support resuming full services

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a minor variance application for 12 Glenora Drive in Bath. The applicant seeks to reduce the rear yard setback and increase lot coverage to build a covered deck extension. Staff recommend approval, citing compliance with the four tests of a minor variance. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Minor variance D13-009-2021: reduce rear yard setback from 6m to 5.34m and increase lot coverage from 41% to 45.1% for a covered deck at 12 Glenora Drive
• Public meeting for the above application
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 1, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole Budget meeting scheduled for December 6, 2021 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Council will instead meet as Committee of the Whole on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 P.M. to review the proposed 2022 Operating Budget. This notice is procedural only; no decisions are made at this meeting.

• Postponement of December 6 budget meeting
• Rescheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for December 9 at 6:30 P.M.
• Review of proposed 2022 Operating Budget

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding a regular meeting with two public meetings for proposed residential subdivisions in Odessa and Bath, along with decisions on land purchases, 2022 water and sewer rates, and frontage fees. The meeting includes presentations on a water bill issue and a food cycler pilot program, plus several routine reports and by-laws.

• Public meeting for 36-unit subdivision at 315 Main Street, Odessa (NRK Development Ltd.)
• Public meeting for 22-unit subdivision at 496 Main Street, Bath (RY Contractor Inc. & Legacy Homes)
• Purchase of Amherst Island waterfront land from Dayle and Eloise Gowan for $350,324.35 plus $7,399.01 costs
• 2022 water and sewer rates: option for 3% water consumption increase or no change
• Frontage fee escalation to $737.86 per metre effective January 1, 2022

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is meeting to decide on several operational items, including accepting a federal grant for accessibility upgrades, approving a by-law to close unmaintained roads on Amherst Island, and entering into agreements for accessible transit services. They will also consider a report on e-commerce transaction fees and a new open-air burning by-law. The agenda includes a closed session for property matters and a presentation from Cataraqui Conservation on its 2022 draft budget.

• Authorization to sign grant agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada for up to $76,846 for accessibility upgrades at Odessa municipal office
• By-law 2021-072 to temporarily close Marshall 40' Road and unmaintained section of Dump Road on Amherst Island annually for safety
• Agreement with Amey's Greenwood Taxi Ltd. and Kingston Accessible Transportation for accessible transit services
• By-law 2021-071 for agreement with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for shoreline road mitigation planning
• New Open Air Burning By-law 2021-070 to replace by-law 2020-025

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications: one for a detached garage at 1949 County Road 6 and another for the Public Works Garage at 748 County Road 6. They will also decide on a request to change a consent condition for a property at 6213 County Road 2. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor variance D13-008-2021: allow detached garage 1.2m closer to street (38.5m from front line) and increase height from 4m to 5.3m at 1949 County Road 6
• Minor variance D13-015-2020: Loyalist Township Public Works Garage at 748 County Road 6
• Request D10-009-2020: change consent condition for 6213 County Road 2 (John Dick)
• Approval of minutes from October 4, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding whether to forward the Backyard Hens Licensing by-law to Council for adoption, hold it in abeyance until a set number of complaints, or provide further direction. The decision follows a public meeting where residents raised concerns about restrictions, licensing costs, fines, and roosters. No financial implications are included in the staff report.

• Backyard Hens Licensing by-law public consultation follow-up
• Options: forward to Council, abeyance, or further direction
• Public comments from residents on restrictions, fees, fines, roosters
• Zoning By-law 2001-038 referenced
• No financial implications

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment for one lot in the Millcreek Living Phase 2 subdivision in Odessa, reducing the minimum frontage for civic #29 from 11 metres to 10.49 metres. Council will also consider adopting a new Development Charges By-law (2021-066) based on a background study, and receive reports on procurement, a dog park location, and other items. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and a code of conduct complaint report.

• Public meeting and proposed by-law 2021-064 to rezone one lot in Millcreek Living Phase 2 (Part of Lot 31, Concession 4, east of Potter Drive, south of Brennan Crescent) to reduce minimum frontage from 11m to 10.49m.
• Adoption of 2021 Development Charges Background Study and enactment of By-law 2021-066 to establish development charges.
• Report and recommendation to select Lakeview Park as preferred dog park location and direct staff to complete concept design and host community consultation.
• Integrity Commissioner report on Code of Conduct Complaint 2021-01 regarding Councillor Penny Porter.
• Petition presentation by Ed Varrette regarding speed limit on Love Road.

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on a draft Backyard Hens Licensing By-law, which would regulate keeping hens on residential properties. The Council also intends to adopt a new Development Charges Study and By-law at its next meeting, and is considering a joint transportation service with the Town of Greater Napanee. Other items include assuming a one-foot reserve on Superior Drive, an agreement with Hydro One for business park servicing, and a heritage grant extension.

• Public meeting on draft Backyard Hens Licensing By-law (Item 6.1)
• Intention to adopt 2021 Development Charges Study and By-law 2021-066 (Item 13.1)
• Approval of joint venture with Town of Greater Napanee for coordinated transportation (Item 14.1)
• By-law 2021-063 to assume one foot reserve as Superior Drive, Block 32, Plan 29M-59 (Item 16.1)
• By-law 2021-067 for Multi-Service Connection Cost Agreement with Hydro One for Loyalist East Business Park (Item 16.2)

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a consent application to sever a 2-acre parcel at 1223 Maple Road for a new residential lot, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions. The committee will also make a decision on a sign variance for the Loyalist East Business Park. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and previous minutes.

• Public hearing on severance application D10-003-2021 for a 2-acre lot at 1223 Maple Road, leaving a 37.5-acre remnant
• Decision on sign variance for Loyalist East Business Park
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2021 meeting
• Conditions for severance include well testing, grading plan, and road widening dedication

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding public meetings to consider a new draft Development Charges By-law and a comprehensive update to the Official Plan, with potential adoption of the Official Plan amendment. The agenda also includes decisions on COVID-19 vaccination protocols, facility allocation and recreation refund policies, and the transition of the Blue Box program. Several properties are proposed for an affordable housing partnership program, and part lot control and condominium exemptions are being considered for local developments.

• Public meeting on 2021 Draft Development Charges By-law, with new rates effective January 1, 2022
• Public meeting and potential adoption of Official Plan Comprehensive Review Amendment (By-law 2021-062)
• Approval of COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol
• Approval of Facility Allocation Policy (By-law 2021-060) and Recreation Cancellation and Refund Policy (By-law 2021-061)
• Consideration of submitting up to three properties (Odessa, Amherstview) for Affordable Housing Partnership Program, with transfer for $1.00

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for Phase 8 of the Loyalist Country Club Estates in Bath, reducing the minimum lot area for nine single-detached lots from 370 m² to 350 m². The meeting also includes several other items: approving a funding agreement for Layer Cake Hall rehabilitation, receiving a draft development charges study, amending fees and charges, and discussing a backyard hen by-law. Several public meetings are scheduled for future council sessions.

• Zoning by-law 2021-052: rezone 9 lots (civic #s 40, 36, 32, 30, 26, 24, 22, 18, 16) in Phase 8, Loyalist Country Club Estates, Bath, reducing minimum lot area from 370 m² to 350 m²
• By-law 2021-056: authorize agreement with Province of Ontario for ICIP COVID-19 Resilience funding to rehabilitate Layer Cake Hall
• 2021 Draft Development Charges Study and consultation results to be received
• By-law 2021-055: amend miscellaneous fees and charges
• Budget transfers: $60,000 for new SCADA computers at Fairfield WTP; $60,000 for Neilson Store Dock; $50,000 for Stella 40' reconstruction

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a minor variance application by Sarah Flint for a property on Front Road. The agenda also includes approval of the August 3, 2021 minutes and a decision on park name signage design. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom and live streamed.

• Public meeting for minor variance at Front Road (Sarah Flint)
• Approval of August 3, 2021 minutes
• Decision on park name signage design
• Next meeting scheduled for October 4, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and will make recommendations to Council. Key items include a new Recreation Services Refund and Cancellation Policy, a Facility Allocation Policy to replace three older ice and sports field policies, park name signage design options, and the preliminary 2022 budget with a proposed tax increase cap of 2%.

• Recreation Services Refund and Cancellation Policy: sets deadlines and penalties for cancellations of facility rentals, programs, memberships, and other services
• Facility Allocation Policy: would replace the Summer Ice Allocation Policy (2013), Fall and Winter Ice Allocation Policy (2012), and Sports Field Allocation Policy (2013)
• Park Name Signage Design: Council to choose among four design options (Option A or B, single or double sided) or request a new design
• Preliminary 2022 Budget: staff directed to prepare a draft operating budget with no more than a 2% overall tax rate increase; budget meetings set for Dec 6, Dec 9, Jan 31, Feb 3

Special Council

Council will consider a staff recommendation to pass By-Law 2021-054, which would remove the holding symbol (H) from residential zones on Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, allowing 2024162 Ontario Ltd. (BARR Homes) to proceed with the Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 2 subdivision in Amherstview. Staff recommend approval, noting the subdivision agreement is being finalized and securities have been received. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-Law 2021-054 to remove holding symbol on lands zoned R5-14-H, R5-18-H, and R4-8-H for single detached dwellings
• Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 2 subdivision, Amherstview
• Staff report SR-1704 recommends approval; subdivision agreement being finalized
• Application fees paid; no financial implications beyond that
• Confirmatory By-Law 2021-053 to confirm council proceedings

Heritage Committee

The Loyalist Township Heritage Committee is reviewing a Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment for the Amherstview West Secondary Plan, which identifies five properties recommended for listing on the municipal heritage register. The committee will provide direction on these properties and comments on the assessment. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, confirmation of minutes, and a report on Council decisions.

• Review of five properties for heritage register: 34 Bayview Drive, 22 Brookland Park Avenue, 4669 Bath Road, 4661 Bath Road, 4809 Bath Road
• Discussion of Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment by WSP Canada Inc. for Amherstview West Secondary Plan
• Report on Council approval of $5,000 grant for 402 Academy Street and Heritage Permit for 193 Davy Street (Layer Cake Hall)
• Unfinished business includes updates on 369 Main St., Parkway Gates, and Heritage Plaque program

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is meeting to receive the 2021 draft Development Charges study and direct next steps, including a public meeting and new by-law. Council will also consider several agreements and expenditures, including a recycling services deal with Kingston and a pickleball club lease. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and information reports.

• 2021 Draft Development Charges presentation and report; staff directed to hold consultation and public meeting, with by-law adoption targeted for October 25
• Agreement with City of Kingston for recycling, processing, marketing, and household hazardous waste services (By-law 2021-041)
• Bath Pickleball Club lease agreement for $1,000 per season (By-law 2021-048)
• Additional $18,500 expenditure for photogrammetry work on Amherstview West Secondary Plan geotech survey
• Part lot control lift for Blocks 17, 18, 19 of Lakeside Ponds Subdivision Phase 2 Stage 1 (By-law 2021-050)

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider five consent applications, including a supplementary report on a severance at 450 Front Road and two related applications on Front Road. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the July 5, 2021 meeting. Decisions will be made on each application after the public meeting.

• D10-002-2021: Severance at 450 Front Road (Owen Payne) - supplementary report recommending approval with conditions including well, drainage easement, and road widening
• D10-010-2016 and D10-011-2016: Two severances on Front Road (1018105 Ontario Inc.) - supplementary reports
• D10-004-2021: Lot addition at 33 County Rd. 6 (Bill & Florence Tackaberry)
• D10-005-2021: Severance at 5580 Front Road (Victoria Keith)
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve amendments to Procedural By-law 2018-090, including adding the reading of a short Land Acknowledgement at the start of each regular Council session. The agenda also includes a demonstration of hybrid meeting technology and other procedural updates. No closed session is scheduled.

• Amendment to Procedural By-law 2018-090 to include Land Acknowledgement reading
• Proposed addition under Consent Agenda to include Committee Minutes
• Proposed addition re Updates from members appointed to County Council, Committees and Local Boards
• Hybrid Meeting demonstration

Heritage Committee

The Loyalist Township Heritage Committee is meeting to consider a $5,000 Designated Property Grant for the Bath United Church at 402 Academy Street, Bath, and a Heritage Permit for the Layer Cake Hall at 193 Davy Street, Bath. The committee will also hear from the new Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division manager and review unfinished business.

• Designated Property Grant application for 402 Academy Street, Bath: $5,000 requested toward $29,334.80 roof replacement
• Heritage Permit application for 193 Davy Street, Bath (Layer Cake Hall)
• Introduction of Lyndsay Tee, Manager of Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division
• Monthly update report
• Confirmation of June 16, 2021 minutes

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council will consider several key items, including appointing KPMG LLP as auditor, approving a $575,000 fire pumper purchase, and addressing a code of conduct complaint against Councillor Porter. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and by-laws, as well as informational reports on brush disposal options and an official plan review.

• Approve purchase of fire pumper from E-ONE Fire Apparatus via 1200-Degrees/Darch Fire for $575,000 including HST
• Appoint KPMG LLP as auditor for 2021-2023, repealing by-law 2016-075
• Code of conduct contravention complaint against Councillor Porter
• Commemorative road name request for 'Jack Kippen Place'
• Franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. (By-law 2021-033)

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will consider endorsing revised well conditions for future consent (severance) applications in rural areas. The proposed change would allow failed aesthetic water parameters, including turbidity, to be addressed through treatment equipment secured by a development agreement registered on title, while health-related bacterial parameters must still pass MECP drinking water objectives. The committee will also decide on a request from Gordon and Mary-Ellen Fenwick to amend a consent condition at 138 Mud Lake Road to reflect this new well treatment approach.

• Endorse proposed well conditions for consent applications when a well is required
• Amend Condition 5 of Consent Application D10-008-2020 at 138 Mud Lake Road (Fenwick) to allow treatment equipment via development agreement for failed MECP D-5-5 parameters
• Deem the condition change minor under Section 53(26) of the Planning Act, waiving notice
• Approve minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing two staff reports: a draft Water Conservation Incentive Program policy that would give a $50 credit per single-family unit for installing low-flow toilets or high-efficiency faucets, with a $30,000 budget for 2021, and a proposal to replace the parking ticket system with an Administrative Penalty System. Council will decide whether to direct staff to prepare a bylaw for the rebate policy and endorse the penalty system in principle.

• $50 credit per single-family unit for low-flow toilet or high-efficiency faucet installation
• $30,000 budget for 2021, estimated to cover 600 households (13% of serviced households)
• Proposed exception to 90-day receipt requirement to allow retroactive applications to Jan 1, 2020 in first year
• Proposal to implement Administrative Penalty System for by-law non-compliance, replacing parking ticket system under Provincial Offences Act
• Staff directed to report on implementation plan and costs for APS by October 2021

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council will receive the Integrity Commissioner's final report on MCIA Application 2021-01, which found Councillor Porter contravened the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Council will also consider several routine items, including insurance renewal, water/sewage capacity allocations, and by-laws for renewable energy fund policies. The agenda includes confirmation of prior minutes and recommendations from Committee of the Whole meetings.

• Integrity Commissioner report finding Councillor Porter contravened the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• 2021-2022 general insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities at $719,656 plus PST
• Proposed moratorium on new water/sewage capacity in Fairfield Water and Loyalist East Sewage systems, with exceptions for 112 units
• Proposed moratorium on new capacity in Bath Water and Bath Sewage systems, with exceptions for 20 units
• Pre-budget approval to hire a full-time firefighter on October 1, 2021

Public Information Meeting

Loyalist Township is holding a virtual public information centre to present the preliminary workplan and expectations for its Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP), which will address road, water, wastewater, and stormwater needs over the next 25 years. The meeting is part of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, and public comments are invited. The agenda is focused on this single informational session, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Public information centre for the Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) covering roads, potable water, wastewater, and stormwater
• Plan driven by five themes: growth, new legislation, new technology, remedial issues, and climate change adaptation
• Study follows Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA), Approach 2
• Comments accepted orally at the meeting or in writing to [email protected]
• Virtual webinar via Zoom, no registration required; phone dial-in available

Heritage Committee

The Loyalist Township Heritage Committee is meeting to consider a heritage permit application for 402 Academy Street in Bath, where the roof of the Bath United Church leaks. The committee will also discuss a heritage plaque for 12675 Front Road, Amherst Island, and a self-guided walking tour brochure for Historic Bath. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and updates from Council.

• Heritage Permit Application for 402 Academy Street, Bath (roof replacement)
• Heritage Plaque for 12675 Front Road, Amherst Island
• Explore Historic Bath: Self-Guided Walking Tour Brochure
• Monthly Update from Heritage Assistant
• Confirmation of April 27, 2021 minutes

Regular Council

Council is holding a public meeting to consider an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 11 Centre Street in Odessa, which would rezone the property from residential to light industrial to allow a workshop and office. Council will also decide on several other items, including property tax sales, funding for the Hub project, and rehabilitation of Layer Cake Hall in Bath. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and by-laws, with no closed session scheduled.

• Public meeting for rezoning 11 Centre Street, Odessa from residential to light industrial (716 sq m building)
• Authorization to proceed with sale of three properties for unpaid property taxes
• Options for Hub project funding: $150,000 from capital reserve and $206,000 carry-over for schematic drawings
• Pre-budget approval for Layer Cake Hall rehabilitation: $312,000 in 2022 or $233,000 in 2021
• By-law 2021-038 to adopt Council Ad Hoc/Grant Donation Request Policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four applications: a minor variance for a waterfront property at 242 Nicholson Point Road, and three severance applications on Front Road. The committee will also adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and set the next meeting date.

• Minor variance D13-006-2021: reduce floodplain setback from 15m to 12m at 242 Nicholson Point Road
• Severance D10-010-2016: West Severance (Lot 1 of 2) at Front Road by 1018105 Ontario Inc.
• Severance D10-011-2016: East Severance (Lot 2 of 2) at Front Road by 1018105 Ontario Inc.
• Severance D10-002-2021: 450 Front Road by Owen Payne

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve an updated Council Ad Hoc Grant/Donation Request Policy, which adds community benefit reporting and a new application form. They will also consider follow-up options for a draft backyard hens licensing by-law, including whether to allow rural residential properties to keep more than 6 hens, which would require a zoning by-law amendment.

• Updated Ad Hoc Grant/Donation Policy with caps of $200 for individuals and $500 for organizations
• New one-page application form for grant/donation requests
• Backyard hen by-law options: support draft as presented, or allow rural properties up to 18 hens via zoning amendment
• Public notice to be given if by-law proceeds to a public meeting
• No closed session; open session at 6:30 PM via Zoom

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding a public meeting and considering a zoning by-law amendment for 101 William Henderson Drive in Amherstview. Staff recommend denying the application to add a fitness centre use, but Council could approve it, which would rezone the property. The agenda also includes routine approvals, reports, and policy discussions.

• Public meeting and recommendation to deny zoning amendment for fitness centre at 101 William Henderson Drive (File D14-003-2021)
• Proposed OPP Detachment Board governance with mayors from Addington Highlands, Greater Napanee, Loyalist, Stone Mills, plus community and provincial members
• Progress report on improving public transportation, including survey release and stakeholder consultation
• Draft amended Renewable Energy Vibrancy Policy, including fund allocation and committee formation
• Digital signature policy with Notarius platform

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering a staff recommendation to fund the first phase of schematic drawings for the Hub project, which includes replacing the aging pool, at a cost of $354,816. The committee would also authorize a grant application for up to $15.5 million under the federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program and investigate other funding sources. The report outlines scenarios showing that without federal grants, property taxes could rise by about 3.4% to service debt.

• Transfer $150,000 from Hub capital reserve and $206,000 from carry-over for schematic drawings (total $354,816)
• Authorize grant application to Green & Inclusive Community Buildings program for up to $15,500,000
• Investigate Green Municipal Fund loan of up to $5,000,000 with $1,250,000 forgivable portion
• Seek recommitment of $1,500,000 pledged by City of Kingston in 2019 for pool project
• Projected total cost of $25,000,000 for Phase 1 of Community Hub

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council will consider approving the 2020 audited financial statements and distributing the net surplus across reserves, including $288,400 to the general rate tax stabilization reserve and $305,197 to the utilities water capital reserve. They will also decide on options for pickleball court use in Bath, respond to a request for traffic calming on Academy Street, and consider a construction contract for infrastructure upgrades on Chesterfield Tareyton Bakers Lane.

• 2020 audited financial statements approval and surplus distribution totaling $1,169,252
• Contract award to Gordon Barr Ltd. for Chesterfield Tareyton Bakers Lane infrastructure upgrades
• By-law to lift part lot control for Loyalist Estates Phase 6, Block 21
• Options for pickleball court use in Bath, including lease with Bath Pickleball Club
• Enbridge Gas franchise agreement by-law submitted to Ontario Energy Board

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the final draft Renewable Energy Fund Grant Policy, which sets rules for distributing funds from agreements with Windlectric Inc. and Kingston Solar GP Inc. to community groups. The committee can either provide comments back to the advisory committee or send the policy to the May 10 Council meeting for approval. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Final draft Renewable Energy Fund Grant Policy for discussion
• Policy allocates 25% to reserve, 15% to Community Grant Stream, 60% to Renewable Energy Benefit Stream
• Community Grant Stream max $5,000 per organization per year
• Renewable Energy Benefit Stream max $75,000 per organization per year
• 38 emails received on draft policy, 31 in support

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three minor variance applications from Kenlar Investments for the Brock-King Apartments in Amherstview. The variances would allow for the conversion of existing floor area to add new dwelling units, with reductions in requirements for floor area, children's play area, and parking. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• D13-003-2021: Reduce minimum gross floor area for a one-bedroom unit at 77B Manitou Crescent West from 56 to 36 sq m to add one unit.
• D13-004-2021: Reduce children's play area from 140 to 90 sq m and parking from 5 to 0 spaces at 103-107 Amherst Drive to add two bachelor units.
• D13-005-2021: Reduce children's play area to 0 sq m, parking from 22 to 0 spaces, and special vehicle parking from 2 to 1 space at 111-187 and 225-229 Amherst Drive to add 13 units.
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2021 meeting.
• Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2021.

Heritage Committee

The Loyalist Township Heritage Committee is meeting to consider a heritage permit for roof repairs at 402 Academy Street in Bath, review a heritage plaque for 12675 Front Road, and discuss a self-guided walking tour brochure. The committee will also receive updates on recent Council decisions and its 2021 budget.

• Heritage permit for 402 Academy Street, Bath (Bath United Church) to repair roof leaks using Solargard coating products
• Heritage plaque for 12675 Front Road, Amherst Island
• Explore Historic Bath: Self-Guided Walking Tour Brochure
• Update on Council decisions from February 8 and March 22, 2021, including 2021 Heritage Committee budget of $6,700 expenses and $13,000 grant program
• Delegation from Community Development Coordinator Hilary Fennell on new Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding a public meeting and considering a housekeeping zoning by-law amendment for Phase 3 of the Babcock Mills Subdivision in Odessa. The amendment would reduce the frontage requirement for 21 semi-detached dwelling houses from 15.5 metres to 15.2 metres. Council will also confirm the minutes of the April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment D14-001-2021 (Babcock Mills Phase 3)
• Proposed By-Law No. 2021-027 to reduce frontage for 21 semi-detached houses from 15.5m to 15.2m
• Confirmation of April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes
• No closed session scheduled

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council will consider several funding agreements and business park pricing at its April 12, 2021 meeting. Council will vote on authorizing transit funding agreements, setting a price range for remaining business park lots, and approving an accessible transit pilot project. The agenda also includes a request to waive pavilion rental fees and a proposal to support a county development approval modernization review.

• Direct staff to negotiate Loyalist East Business Park lot prices between $85,000 and $105,000 per acre
• Authorize transfer payment agreements for Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning and Safe Restart Phase 2 transit funding
• Approve one-year accessible transit pilot with Amey's Greenwood Taxi Ltd., with $75,000 cost threshold for update
• Consider waiving pavilion rental fees at Finkle's Shore Park
• Support County of Lennox and Addington Development Approval Process Modernization Review in principle

Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee

The Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee will review a draft Project Evaluation form and a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for grant recipients. They will decide whether to require a legally binding agreement for grants of $5,000 or more, or an MOU for all recipients. The committee will also consider a funding request from the Amherst Island Community Medical Clinic.

• Draft Project Evaluation form and MOU for grant recipients
• Option: legally binding agreement for grants $5,000 or more
• Option: MOU for all grant recipients
• Funding request from Amherst Island Community Medical Clinic
• Minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting to be confirmed

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 6, 2021, has been cancelled because there are no applications to consider. This is a procedural cancellation with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to no applications

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a draft policy for the Renewable Energy Fund Grant, which governs funds from agreements with Windlectric Inc. and Kingston Solar GP Inc. The committee will provide comments on the draft policy, which sets rules for two funding streams, reserve funds, and grant limits. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and feedback.

• Draft policy allocates 25% of funds to reserve, 15% to Community Grant Stream, 60% to Renewable Energy Benefit Stream
• Community Grant Stream: max $5,000 per organization per year or 75% of expenditures, whichever is less
• Renewable Energy Benefit Stream: max $75,000 per organization per year or 50% of project costs, whichever is less
• First five years of Windlectric funds earmarked for Amherst Island community betterment
• Applications for grants to be available twice a year, with Council making final decisions

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is meeting to adopt the 2021 operating and capital budgets, including a tax levy of $18,032,600 and a residential tax rate of 0.00797853. The agenda also includes several other decisions, such as approving capital project carry-overs, amending fees and charges, and considering a backyard hen by-law. A request to waive rental fees for a pavilion in Finkle's Shore Park will also be heard.

• Adoption of 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets (By-law 2021-017) with $18,032,600 tax levy
• Approval of 2020 capital project carry-over: $8,811,900 general rate, $4,189,800 utilities
• Amendments to 2021 Miscellaneous Fees and Charges (By-law 2021-020)
• Site plan termination at 4499 Bath Road with release of $52,207.00 security
• Backyard hen draft by-law to be considered for public meeting on April 26, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to discuss the 2021 budget. The agenda includes a delegation from Tim Pearsall presenting a petition opposing a proposed 4% property tax increase, followed by a PowerPoint budget presentation from Business Services. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and presentations.

• Petition by Tim Pearsall opposing a 4% property tax hike
• Business Services PowerPoint budget presentation
• No closed session scheduled
• Meeting held via Zoom

Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee

The Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee will review the revised draft Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy and Application, incorporating changes from the previous meeting, and forward it to a Committee of the Whole for discussion. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, confirming previous minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Draft Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy and Application review (Report SR-1659)
• Policy allocates 25% to reserve, 15% to Community Grant Stream, 60% to Renewable Energy Benefit Stream
• Community Grant Stream max $5,000 per organization per year or 50% of expenditures
• Renewable Energy Benefit Fund max $75,000 per organization per year or 25% of project costs
• Confirmation of minutes from February 25, 2021 meeting

Regular Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding a public meeting to present the draft 2021 operating and capital budgets and receive comments. Staff report that about 350 comments were received, with nearly all expressing dissatisfaction with the proposed 4% tax increase. Council will also consider adopting the budgets via by-law, along with several other items including frontage fees for Amherst Drive and a gas tax agreement.

• Public presentation of draft 2021 operating and capital budgets; ~350 comments received, most dissatisfied with 4% increase
• Adoption of 2021 operating and capital budgets via By-law 2021-017
• By-law 2021-018 to establish frontage fees for Amherst Drive widening (Speers Boulevard to County Road 6)
• By-law 2021-015 to authorize agreement for 2020/2021 Provincial Gas Tax funding
• Application for Modernization Grant for municipal service partnership review, e-commerce software, and online portals

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and policies. Key items include repealing the policy that requires sod for all urban boulevard repairs, keeping the development security requirements as is, reviewing a draft backyard hen by-law, and approving updates to reserve and surplus management policies. The meeting also includes a proposal to schedule a public meeting on the backyard hen by-law for April 12, 2021.

• Repeal Repair to Boulevards policy requiring sod for all urban repairs; staff to decide reinstatement methods case-by-case
• Development Security Requirements Policy to remain as currently approved (20% on-site, 100% off-site securities)
• Backyard Hen Draft By-law review; public meeting scheduled for April 12, 2021
• Reserve & Reserve Fund Policy update: establish new reserves, transfer $1,148,000 for fleet replacement, $479,800 for landfill closure, $314,000 for quarry post-closure
• Operating Surplus and Deficit Management Policy: eliminate $1,239,643 unfinanced capital outlay using 2019 surpluses

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 1, 2021, has been cancelled because there are no applications to consider. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business.

Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee

The Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee is meeting to review an updated draft Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy and a draft grant application form, incorporating changes requested at the previous meeting. The committee will provide direction on these documents. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, confirming previous minutes, and a financial update on the renewable energy funds.

• Review of draft Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy and application form
• Financial update: Community Vibrancy Fund (Solar) ending balance $675,456.46; Community Benefit Fund (Windlectric) ending balance $1,358,541.80; total $2,033,998.26 as of Dec 31, 2020
• Draft policy proposes 25% of funds to reserve, 15% to Community Grant Stream, 60% to Renewable Energy Benefit Stream
• Community Grant Stream: max $5,000 per organization per year or 50% of expenditures, whichever is less
• Renewable Energy Benefit Stream: max $75,000 per organization per year or 25% of project costs, whichever is less

Committee of the Whole - Virtual

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Official Plan Comprehensive Review, including public comments and proposed amendments. Staff support some amendments but oppose others that conflict with provincial law or planning principles. Council will provide direction on the amendments and consider a final draft for approval.

• Staff report SR-1643 on Official Plan Comprehensive Review
• Amendments to Official Plan, including changes to rural development and consent rules
• Proposed additional public open house and statutory meeting if amendments proceed
• Potential need for external planning consultant if plan is appealed
• Amherstview West Secondary Plan work plan presentation by WSP

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for Loyalist Country Club Estates Phase 8, affecting 45 units and increasing maximum lot coverage. They will also receive the 2021 budget, consider pandemic financial relief options, and hear a presentation on the Climate Action Plan. Several road assumption by-laws and a road closing request are on the agenda.

• Public meeting on zoning amendment for Loyalist Country Club Estates Phase 8 (45 units, lot coverage increase to 44% plus 5% for accessory buildings)
• Notice of intent to adopt 2021 budget (tax levy $18,682,000; residential tax rate 0.00826587; capital budget $12,820,600)
• Options for pandemic financial relief: no further relief or one-month extension for February tax instalment and utility bills
• Request to close, stop up and sell part of Emma Street in Odessa
• Assumption of works for streets in Lakeside Village and Loyalist Estates subdivisions

Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee

The Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Advisory Committee will review a draft policy and grant application for distributing funds from agreements with Windlectric Inc. and Kingston Solar GP Inc. The committee will provide direction on the policy, which establishes two funding streams and allocation percentages. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, confirming previous minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Review of draft Renewable Energy Vibrancy Fund Policy and grant application
• Policy proposes 25% reserve, 15% Community Grant Fund, 60% Renewable Energy Benefit Fund
• Community Grant Fund max $2,000 per organization; in-kind max $2,500
• Amherst Island to receive equivalent of five years of Windlectric funds over 20 years
• Applications to be available twice yearly with 50/50 split and rollover of unused funds

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a minor variance for Lot 7 (Millcreek Development Inc.) and two severance applications for 3710 South Shore Road (Martin Hauschild), which were deferred from January pending comments from the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Minor variance application D13-001-2021 for Lot 7 by Millcreek Development Inc.
• Severance application D10-012-2019 for Lot 1 at 3710 South Shore Road (deferred from Jan. 4)
• Severance application D10-013-2019 for Lot 3 at 3710 South Shore Road (deferred from Jan. 4)
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole - Budget 28 Jan 2021

The Committee of the Whole is continuing budget discussions for 2021, reviewing the proposed operating and capital budgets. The proposed general rate operating budget is $18,682,000, requiring a 6.2% Township tax rate increase, and the capital budget totals $12,820,600. The committee will consider recommendations to receive the budgets, post public notice, and refer them to Council for adoption on March 22, 2021.

• Proposed 2021 general rate operating budget of $18,682,000 with residential tax rate of 0.00826587
• Proposed 2021 general rate capital budget of $12,820,600, including $6.2 million in new debt
• Proposed 2021 utilities operating budget of $10,119,200 and capital budget of $4,344,800
• Amherstview Transit operating budget of $884,200; Amherst Island Ferry operating budget of $3,290,200
• Community Hub project: $2.5 million in 2021 capital budget, with staff to report back for Council direction before spending

Heritage Committee

The Loyalist Township Heritage Committee is meeting to consider a heritage permit application for assessment work on the Layer Cake Hall at 193 Davy Street, Bath, ahead of a potential grant-funded rehabilitation. The committee will also review updates to the Designated Property Grant Guidelines and Heritage Permit application documents, and receive a monthly update. The agenda includes confirmation of the December 9, 2020 minutes and an unfinished business list.

• Heritage Permit Application for assessment of Layer Cake Hall, 193 Davy Street, Bath, recommended for Council approval with condition of Ontario Heritage Trust approval
• Updates to Designated Property Grant Guidelines and Heritage Permit Application documents
• Monthly update from Heritage Assistant
• Unfinished business includes plaque program, Booth-Babcock Mill plaque, and Heritage Grant Guidelines

Committee of the Whole - Budget 25 Jan 2021

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the proposed 2021 budget, which includes an $18.7 million operating levy, a 6.2% residential tax rate increase, and a $12.8 million capital budget. The budget also covers service areas like transit, ferry, and utilities, and includes a $2.5 million Community Hub project that requires further Council direction. The budget will be referred to Council for adoption on March 22, 2021.

• Township tax levy requirement of $18,682,000
• Residential tax rate of 0.00826587 (6.2% increase)
• General rate capital budget of $12,820,600, including $6.2M in new debt
• Utilities operating budget of $10,119,200 and capital budget of $4,344,800
• Amherstview Transit budget of $884,200; Amherst Island Ferry budget of $3,290,200

Special Council

Loyalist Township Council is holding a special session to consider and potentially pass an interim development charges by-law (2021-002) that maintains current rates for hard services until a new study is adopted later in 2021. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a property acquisition and a memorandum of understanding with a snowmobile club. No public comments were received on the interim charges.

• By-law 2021-002 to establish interim development charges for hard services
• Closed session to discuss acquisition/disposition of Lot 11, Loyalist East Business Park
• By-law 2021-007 to authorize MOU with Lennox & Addington Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club
• Confirmatory by-law 2021-012

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting and consider adopting an interim development charges background study and by-law to keep hard service development charge rates at status quo until a new five-year study is completed. The interim measure is needed because the previous by-law expired and was extended due to COVID-19. Council will also consider several routine items, including an interim tax levy by-law and a pre-budget approval for water treatment plant work.

• Public meeting on Interim Development Charges By-law and Background Study
• Proposed adoption of Interim Development Charges Background Study dated November 26, 2020
• By-law 2021-002 to establish development charges, intended for adoption January 25, 2021
• Interim Tax Levy By-law 2021-001 with 1.25% penalty and interest
• Pre-budget approval of $80,000 for Fairfield WTP GAC Replacement

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider consent (severance) applications and related minor variances for properties on Mud Lake Road, County Road 2, South Shore Road, and Hegadorn Road. The committee will vote on approvals with conditions, and may defer decisions on the South Shore Road applications pending comments from the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. The agenda also includes routine approval of previous minutes.

• 138 Mud Lake Road: severance application D10-008-2020 with conditions including parkland cash-in-lieu, well, entrance permit, and development agreement
• 6213 County Road 2: severance D10-009-2020 and minor variance D13-017-2020 to reduce road frontage from 150m to 137m, with pond filling and geotechnical requirements
• 3710 South Shore Road: two severance applications (D10-012-2019, D10-013-2019) recommended for deferral pending CRCA comments
• Hegadorn Road: severance D10-007-2020 and minor variance D13-016-2020 for vacant parcel west of 84 Hegadorn Road, including road widening dedication
• Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom and live streamed