Loyalist public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to consider several minor variance applications and one severance request. The meeting included discussions on parking accessibility at Main Street Plaza and approvals for various residential property modifications.
- Minor variance for 466 Country Club Drive to reduce rear yard setback and increase lot coverage
- Permission for 624 Millhaven Road to increase structure height from 3.58m to 5.33m
- Minor variance for 216-222 Main Street to reduce parking requirements from 163 to 146 spaces
- Minor variance for Con 1 Part Lot 19 (Front Road) to reduce floodplain and rear yard setbacks
- Severance application for Part Lot 27 Concession 3 (Millhaven Road)
Regular Council
Council is considering zoning amendments for properties on Switzerville Road and William Henderson Drive. The agenda also includes discussions on the 2023 preliminary budget, building permit fee escalations, and a restoration proposal for the Chesterfield-Bakers-Tareyton area.
- Zoning amendment for Concession 6, Part Lot 18 and 19 to allow a single detached dwelling
- Zoning amendment for 124 William Henderson Drive to permit self-storage units
- Review of Chesterfield-Bakers-Tareyton restoration proposal with potential $22,500 cost
- Discussion on 2023 preliminary budget and upcoming budget presentation dates
- Proposed escalation of 2023 Building Permit Construction Fees
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing plans for expanded recreation and leisure programming in Odessa and discussing a feasibility study for a splash pad. Staff are also providing updates on the Recreation Service Delivery Review and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Proposed $3,000 annual rental for Odessa Agricultural Society facility to host new programming
- Plan to develop a 2023 public consultation plan regarding splash pad desire and location
- Review of recreation service delivery gaps and the 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- Staff direction to include Odessa programming costs in the 2023 draft operating budget
Regular Council
Council will review 2023 escalations for frontage fees, development charges, and water/sewer rates. The meeting includes establishing a selection committee for CAO recruitment and making various committee appointments for the 2022-2026 term.
- Review of 2023 escalation for frontage fees, development charges, and impost growth fees
- Proposed enactment of By-law 2022-098 regarding 2023 water and sewer user rates
- Establishment of a Selection Committee for CAO recruitment
- Approval of $129.70 each for five applicants from the 2022 Ameriks Scholarship Fund
- Pre-approval of $40,000 for a UTV and trailer in the 2023 Capital Budget
Committee of the Whole Training Session
This meeting is a scheduled training session for the Committee of the Whole. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session for education and training purposes.
- Closed session for education and training
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting serves as the formal inauguration of the Mayor and Members of Council. The proceedings include the declaration of office, oaths of allegiance, and the Mayor's inaugural address.
- Declaration of Office and Oaths of Allegiance for Mayor Jim Hegadorn
- Declaration of Office and Oaths of Allegiance for Council Members
- By-law 2022-096 to confirm the proceedings of the Inaugural Meeting
Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is reviewing results from public consultations and surveys regarding potential dog park sites. The committee will use this input to form a recommendation for Council regarding locations in Amherstview, Bath, or Odessa.
- Public consultation results for Lakeview Park, Bath Park, and Centennial Park
- Review of 507 survey responses from residents
- Discussion of $125,000 project budget, including 75% from Canada Community Revitalization Fund
- Shortlisted sites: Lakeview Park (Amherstview), Bath Park (Bath), and Centennial Park (Odessa)
Orientation Session
This meeting is an orientation session for the new Council. It includes one-on-one meetings with department management teams and presentations regarding finance and legislative matters.
- Meet and greet with department management teams
- Finance presentation by the Treasurer
- Legislative presentation by the Township Clerk
Orientation Session
The Corporation of Loyalist Township is holding a new council orientation session. The session includes a bus tour to various sites to discuss upcoming projects, facilities, and infrastructure.
- Bus tour of township sites
- Discussion of upcoming projects
- Discussion of facilities and infrastructure
Regular Council
Council is holding a statutory public meeting to consider zoning and official plan amendments for the Cliffside Development at 12-20 William Street. The proposal by Brookland Fine Homes Ltd. seeks to build three 3-storey stacked row dwelling condominiums on 0.81 hectares of land. A final recommendation will be made after township departments and the public have been consulted.
- Public Meeting: Cliffside Development zoning and official plan amendments (12-20 William Street)
- Proposed development of 51 units across three 3-storey stacked row dwelling condominiums
- Adoption of Employee Electronic Monitoring Policy (By-law 2022-091)
- By-law 2022-094 to confirm land acquisition from Rankin Construction Inc.
- Municipal support for Bath Connecting Link funding application for Main Street road sections
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss multiple minor variance, severance, and permission applications. Items include requests for deck construction, property severances, and height increases for existing structures.
- Minor variance for a deck at 466 Country Club Drive
- Permission to increase cottage height at 346 Nicholson Point Road
- Severance applications for Part Lot 27 on Millhaven Road
- Severance applications for Part Lot 28 on Maple Road
- Minor variance for 176 Westbury Avenue
Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is reviewing potential sites for a new dog park in Amherstview, Bath, or Odessa. The committee is developing a plan for community surveys and in-person consultations to finalize a recommendation for Council.
- Review of $125,000 project budget funded partially by Canada Community Revitalization Fund
- Public consultation in Odessa scheduled for October 25, 2022
- Public consultation in Bath scheduled for October 26, 2022
- Public consultation in Amherstview scheduled for October 27, 2022
- Adoption of Code of Conduct By-law 2019-014 and Procedural By-law 2018-090
Regular Council
The Loyalist Township Council is holding a public meeting to consider housekeeping zoning amendments for properties in Odessa, Bath, and Switzerville Road. The agenda also includes authorizing a contract for the Odessa Municipal Office roof replacement and approving a grant for Lakeview Park walkways.
- Public meeting for zoning amendments (File No. D14-014-2022) affecting Odessa, Bath, and Switzerville Road
- Contract authorization for Odessa Municipal Office roof replacement with Amherst Roofing and Sheet Metal Limited
- Part lot control request for Babcock Mills Subdivision Phase 3, Lot 43
- Active Transportation Fund Grant for Lakeview Park walkways and pedestrian crossing in Amherstview
- Appointment of the 2022-2026 Joint Compliance Audit Committee
Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee will review background information regarding grant funding and potential park locations. The committee is tasked with making recommendations to Council and determining a dog park location by the end of September.
- Review of Canada Community Revitalization Fund grant funding
- Discussion of SR-1821 Dog Park location and public consultation
- Review of SR-2123 Amherstview Dog Park public consultation results
- Review of Code of Conduct By-law 2019-014
- Review of Procedural By-law 2018-090
Regular Council
Council will review the 2022 Draft Asset Management Plan and discuss various subdivision requests for Babcock Mills and Aura by the Lake. The meeting also includes updates on the 2022 municipal election and potential dog park public consultations.
- Approval of the 2022 Draft Asset Management Plan
- Babcock Mills Phase 3 subdivision draft plan approval extension to March 6, 2026
- By-law 2022-082 regarding Babcock Mills Phase 3 one foot reserve assumption
- By-law 2022-083 to remove holding symbol for Aura by the Lake Phase 1 Subdivision
- Discussion on Dog Park Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee appointments
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Review Committee Ward 2 & 3 Sub Committee
The Ward 2 & 3 Sub Committee will receive a report clarifying the scope of grant applications and the existing Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy. The report addresses previous concerns regarding the committee's authority to recommend large grants and proposes potential updates to the application process.
- Review of Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy scope
- Discussion of Community Grant Stream (up to $5,000) and Renewable Energy Benefit Fund Stream
- Proposed changes to application intake periods (from 2 to 4 times per year)
- Proposed inclusion of HST, project estimates, and contingency funds in applications
- Selection of a new Chair for the joint Sub Committee
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Review Committee Ward 1 Sub Committee
The Ward 1 Sub Committee is reviewing the scope of grant applications and the existing Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy. The meeting includes a staff report to clarify the committee's role in making recommendations to Council and to discuss potential policy amendments.
- Review of Renewable Energy Grant Fund Policy
- Discussion on increasing application intake from 2 to 4 times per year
- Proposed changes to grant application forms and required attachments
- Review of previous grant approvals including $670,000 for Loyalist Township
Special Council
This special meeting is scheduled to address matters in a closed session. Council will discuss a potential acquisition or disposition of real property and review confidential correspondence as permitted by the Municipal Act.
- Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of real property
- Verbal update regarding Closed Session Report SR-2130
- Review of confidential correspondence under Bill 68