Madawaska Valley public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hold a workshop regarding development charges and their methodology. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on an interim tax levy and the composition of the Public Library Board.
- Workshop on Development Charges (D.C.) methodology and legislative changes
- By-Law 2022-101: Interim Tax Levy with 1.25% penalty and interest
- By-Law 2022-102: Composition of the Madawaska Valley Public Library Board
- Donation request from George Vanier Catholic School for outdoor rink flooding
- In-Camera session regarding Integrity Commissioner appointment and Teamsters Local Union No. 91 agreement
Council in Committee
The Council in Committee is reviewing the 2023 Private Roads Grant Program and approving Ontario Clean Water Agency expenditures. The meeting also includes reports on fire department activities, by-law updates, and community development.
- Proposed $21,000 budget for the 2023 Private Roads Grant Program
- $16,987.90 in Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) expenditures
- Approval of $20/hour rental fee for Valley Lakers Broomball at Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre
- Free use of Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre ice for Barry's Bay Recreation Committee
- By-Law 2022-95 regarding the appointment of an Acting Mayor
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting focuses on adopting new procedural by-laws and appointing various committees. Council will also designate members to act as Mayor during the Mayor's absence through 2026.
- By-Law 2022-94: Appointment of Committees of Council
- By-Law 2022-95: Appointment of Acting Mayor for 2023-2026
- By-Law 2022-96: New Procedural By-Law governing Council proceedings
- By-Law 2022-97: Appointment of Committee of Adjustment
- Procedural By-Law Review for information
Committee of Adjustment - Minor Variance
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for Denis and Alana Kellar. The applicants seek to build a prefabricated, dome-shaped steel garage with a height of 6.0 metres, which exceeds the 5.0 metre limit for accessory buildings in the R1 Residential Zone.
- Minor Variance Application A10/22 (Kellar)
- Proposed garage height increase from 5.0 metres to 6.0 metres
- Subject property located at 74 Siberia Road, Barry's Bay
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting consists of procedural items and an in-camera session for education and training. The primary action is the consideration of By-Law 2022-93 to confirm all motions and actions taken during the meeting.
- By-Law 2022-93: A confirming by-law for the proceedings of the November 16, 2022, meeting
- In-camera session for council education and training
Regular Council Meeting
The Council met to approve the updated Community Safety Well-Being Plan and confirm proceedings for the inaugural meeting. The agenda also included reviews of public works, watermain repairs on Trader Lane, and discussions regarding provincial housing legislation.
- Approval of the updated Community Safety Well-Being Plan
- By-Law 2022-92 to confirm proceedings of the Inaugural Council Meeting
- Report on the Trader Lane watermain break from Ontario Clean Water Agency
- Review of October 2022 Public Works and Fire Department activity reports
- Discussion on provincial 'More Homes Built Faster' legislation impacts
Council in Committee
The Council in Committee is reviewing several municipal reports, including public works, finance, and by-law activities. The body will also consider approving the updated Community Safety Well Being Plan.
- Approval of the updated Community Safety Well Being Plan
- Report on the Trader Lane watermain break involving a 10-inch PVC pipe
- Review of the 2022 Q3 Finance Report
- Public Works October 2022 update and 2021-2022 Year End Report
- Review of the Detachment Board Framework for the Killaloe OPP
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider repealing a planning services agreement with the County of Renfrew to utilize township staff instead. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments, corporate policy changes, and temporary road closures for the Santa Claus Parade.
- Repeal of Bylaw #2022-60 regarding the Planning Services Agreement with the County of Renfrew
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 319A Otter Lake Lane (McCaffrey)
- By-Law 2022-88 to amend Corporate Policy F-02 regarding Conventions and Seminars
- By-Law 2022-89 to temporarily close streets for the annual Santa Claus Parade
- By-Law 2022-87 to amend By-Law 2006-26
Committee of Adjustment - Minor Variance
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider two applications for minor variances regarding property setbacks and building permissions. The meeting will determine whether the proposed changes meet the four legal tests required under the Planning Act.
- A-8/22: Request to reduce shed water setback from 20m to 9.1m and front yard depth setback from 7.5m to 4.2m at 553 Riverside Drive
- A-9/22: Request to allow a secondary dwelling unit of approximately 95 square metres at 18245B Highway 60
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to hear comments regarding a Zoning By-Law Amendment application. The proposal seeks to permit a 15 square metre sleep cabin on a 0.4 hectare lot, which is below the standard 0.8 hectare minimum requirement. The amendment would modify the existing Limited Service Residential-Exception Forty Nine (LSR-E49) Zone to include the sleep cabin as a permitted use.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBLA-2022-03 for 319A Otter Lake Lane
- Proposal to permit a 15 square metre sleep cabin
- Modification of LSR-E49 zoning to allow sleep cabin as an additional use
- Environmental Impact Assessment provided in support of the application
Public Meeting
The Township of Madawaska Valley is holding a public meeting to discuss a plan of subdivision application for 18 vacant acres. The proposal includes 28 semi-detached dwellings, 6 single detached dwellings, and a block for over 40 apartment or townhouse units.
- Proposed subdivision of 18 acres at Part of Lots 27 & 28, Concession 5, Sherwood
- Development of 76 to 78 total residential units
- Plan includes a pumping station and storm-water management block
- Public hearing for comments from the applicant, agent, and residents
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing road maintenance standards and the lifting of holding symbols for the Yantha Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on policy updates and reviewing previous committee minutes.
- By-law 2022-80: Road maintenance standards and classifications
- By-law 2022-81: Lifting of holding symbol for Yantha Crescent
- Registered Plan of Subdivision 596 (Yantha Subdivision) report
- Approval of $84,981.65 tender for winter sand from RGT Cloutier Construction LTD
- Approval of $24,012.50 tender for construction and demolition grinding from National Grinding Inc
Committee of Adjustment - Minor Variance
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a proposed prefab steel garage. The applicant seeks to increase the maximum allowable garage height from 5 metres to 5.4 metres.
- Minor variance application A-7/22 for 617 Skead Road
- Request to increase garage height from 5 metres to 5.4 metres
- Proposed 300 square metre (3,200 square foot) steel garage for storage
Council in Committee
The Council in Committee is reviewing several operational tenders, including winter sand supply and waste site grinding. The meeting also addresses community donation requests, water agency expenditures, and various municipal by-laws.
- Tender MV2022-12: $84,981.65 for winter sand supply by RGT Cloutier Construction LTD
- Tender MV2022-13: $24,012.50 for construction and demolition grinding by National Grinding Inc
- OCWA expenditures totaling $24,598.94 for water and wastewater plant maintenance
- By-law 2022-74 to dissolve the Joint Municipal Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
- By-law 2022-75 for a temporary road closure for the Take Back the Night event
Committee of Adjustment - Minor Variance
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for Peter Bruck and Hania Fedorowicz. The applicants seek to increase the size of an existing legal non-conforming sleep cabin from 11.1 to 21 square metres by combining two existing structures.
- Minor variance for sleep cabin expansion at 136 Kopernik Road
- Increase of cabin size from 11.1 to 21 square metres
- Request to use a 0.68 hectare lot where 0.8 hectares is the minimum required
- Application File No. A-6/22
Regular Council Meeting
The Madawaska Valley Council is reviewing a $212,356.38 tender for sidewalk plow equipment. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and discussions regarding previous planning and minor variance applications.
- Tender 2022-11: Sidewalk Plow and Attachments for $212,356.38 to Joe Johnson Equipment
- Approval of $41,233 from Unallocated Reserve for unbudgeted equipment costs
- Minor Variance Application A-4/22: Garage height increase from 5m to 5.5m at 658 Tamarack Road
- Zoning By-Law Amendment ZB2226.4: Proposed water setback and side yard reductions at 190 Wales Drive
- Mayor Kim Love announcement that she will not seek re-election this fall
Committee of Adjustment - Minor Variance
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a new garage. The applicant seeks to increase the maximum garage height from 5 metres to 7.5 metres.
- Minor variance application A-5/22 for 40295 Combermere Road
- Request to increase garage height from 5 metres to 7.5 metres
- Proposed construction of a 109 square metre (1173 square foot) garage