Marmora and Lake public meetings in 2022
39 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2022-12-20 Special Council Meeting - Budget Kickoff
Council met to receive a report regarding the 2023 budget direction. The report outlines 2022 accomplishments and proposes a 9.83% municipal tax levy increase to fund strategic programs.
- Proposed 9.83% municipal tax levy increase for 2023
- 2023 Budget Direction Report received for information
- Estimated municipal infrastructure replacement value of $270.7 million
- Approval of $91,505.88 in 2022 grants
- Bylaw 2022-62 to confirm special meeting proceedings
2022-12-20 Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing the 2021 audited financial statements and several motions regarding municipal policy. Key discussions include repealing a hiring freeze, changing cannabis retail policy, and reviewing a fire services agreement.
- Approval of 2021 audited financial statements by Baker Tilly KDN LLP
- Motion to repeal the 2019 hiring freeze to fill staff vacancies
- Motion to 'opt in' to retail cannabis and request a regulatory report
- Review of the Limerick Fire Services Agreement
- Motion to not renew the municipality's Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce membership for 2023
2022-12-06 Planning Meeting
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Planning Meeting includes a report from the CAO/Clerk regarding provincial changes to land use approvals. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and a confirming bylaw for the current proceedings.
- Report on Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act for information
- Adoption of October 4, 2022, Planning Meeting minutes
- Bylaw 2022-60P to confirm meeting proceedings
- Committee of Adjustment item regarding Iron Town Lane
2022-12-06 Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to elect a new Chair and appoint staff for the 2022-2026 term. The body also reviewed a minor variance application for a commercial property regarding building height.
- Approval of accessory building height of 7.3 metres at 265 Iron Town Lane
- Election of Committee Chair for the 2022-2026 term
- Appointment of Tonia Bennett as Secretary-Treasurer
- Appointment of Jennifer Bennett as Deputy Secretary-Treasurer
2022-12-06 Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2023 Quinte Conservation preliminary budget and fee policies. Members will also consider a resolution to support the County of Norfolk and Town of Aurora in requesting the Ontario government halt Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act.
- Quinte Conservation 2023 Preliminary Budget presentation
- Resolution to request the provincial government halt Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
- MECP Deloro Drinking Water Inspection Report
- Collaborative project to place Marmora Historical Foundation artifacts in the Tourism Centre
- Request to declare March 1-8 as International Women's Week
2022-11-15 Inaugural Council Meeting
The inaugural council meeting includes the formal declaration of office for new members. The CAO/Clerk presented a report on the 2022 municipal election, detailing voter turnout, costs, and election winners.
- Declaration of office for new Council members
- 2022 election voter turnout of 37% (1,794 total votes cast)
- Election costs totaling $11,988.45, which was $14,511 under the $26,500 budget
- Election of Jan O’Neill as Mayor
- Election of Michael Stevens as Deputy Mayor
2022-10-04 Planning Meeting
The Planning Committee is reviewing a severance application for 1513 Cordova Road and several zoning amendments. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and the review of correspondence.
- Severance application for 1513 Cordova Road requiring $1,200.00 cash in lieu of land
- Proposed road widening to 10.1 metres at Cordova Road
- Zoning amendment for 1513 Cordova Road to Rural Residential (RR) Zone
- Review of severance application B88/22
2022-10-04 Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a report on the Building Broadband Faster Act and its impact on municipal staff operations. Other items include a request to waive community centre fees for a parade and a resolution supporting increased speeding fines.
- Staff report on Building Broadband Faster Act and Accelerated High Speed Internet Program
- Delegation from Yatinkumar Patel regarding water/sewer flat rates
- Resolution to support increased speeding fines per Grey Highlands recommendation
- Request to waive Community Centre fees for the Crowe Valley Lions Club Santa Claus Parade
- Building Inspection Services Board August report
2022-09-20 Council Meeting
The Council will consider using $6,213.87 from medical centre generator funds to purchase a vaccine refrigerator. They will also review a request from The Rally of the Tall Pines to use Old Hastings Road for an event.
- Purchase of a high-end vaccine refrigerator for $6,213.87 using generator funds
- Permission request for The Rally of the Tall Pines to use Old Hastings Road on November 26, 2022
- Proposed municipal office Christmas closure from December 23, 2022, to January 3, 2023
- Notice of motion to begin all meetings with a land acknowledgment
- Review of various department head reports for June, July, and August 2022
2022-09-06 Planning Meeting
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is reviewing several proposed zoning bylaw amendments. These include rezoning for single dwellings, a triplex, and various rural residential and commercial holding zones.
- Bylaw 2022-18P: Rezoning 51 Matthew Street from General Commercial to Residential
- Bylaw 2022-45P: Rezoning 6 Madoc Street to Multiple Residential for a triplex
- Bylaw 2022-46P: Rezoning Old Marmora Road from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential
- Bylaw 2022-49P & 2022-50P: Rezoning 388 Glen Allen Road to Rural Residential and Holding zones
- Bylaw 2022-51P: Rezoning 917 Cook Road to permit an accessory building with exceptions
2022-09-06 Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a request to expand a legal non-conforming primary dwelling at 18 River Garden Road. The proposal requires relief from zoning bylaws regarding setbacks from the highwater mark of a waterbody. Both Hastings County and the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority have reviewed the application and expressed no concerns.
- Minor Variance #MV2022-09: Proposed 489.6 square foot, two-story addition at 18 River Garden Road
- Zoning relief requested for Section 5.9.2 regarding 30-metre highwater mark setbacks
- Public hearing for MV2022-09 to receive oral or written submissions
2022-09-06 Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a tender for winter sand supply and a proposal to establish a joint municipal election compliance audit committee. Additionally, Quinte Conservation will present an inventory of programs and services for future municipal agreements.
- Acceptance of Danford Construction Ltd. tender for winter sand at $13.95 per tonne plus HST
- Establishment of a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee via Bylaw 2022-52
- Quinte Conservation delegation regarding Category 2 and 3 programs and services
- Request to close Forsyth Street on September 24, 2022, for the Scarecrow Festival
- Notice of Motion to begin all meetings with a land acknowledgment
2022-08-02 Special Planning Meeting (Virtual)
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Planning Committee will consider consent applications B58/22 and B59/22 for two new lots at 136 Glen Ridge Road, with conditions including road extension, cash-in-lieu of land, and rezoning to Rural Residential-Holding. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting, and a confirming bylaw for the proceedings.
- Consent files B58/22 and B59/22 for two lots at 136 Glen Ridge Road, with $1,200 cash-in-lieu per lot
- Rezoning of severed and retained lots to Rural Residential-Holding (RR-h) pending road extension
- Conditions include hydrological study, road widening conveyance, and safe site entrance
- Bylaw 2022-44P to confirm the meeting's proceedings
2022-08- 02 Special Committee of Adjustment (Virtual)
The Committee of Adjustment is deciding on Minor Variance MV2022-05 for a shed at 562 Cordova Road, which requires a reduced front yard setback to avoid the septic system. A staff report on driveway safety, prompted by a May collision, recommends adding granular material to meet standards. The committee will also adopt minutes from the July 5 meeting.
- Minor Variance MV2022-05: 6.7 m front yard setback requested vs. 20 m required at 562 Cordova Road
- Staff report recommends property owner add Granular 'A' to match OPSD 301.010 for driveway safety
- Approval of minutes from July 5, 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting
2022-08-02 Regular Meeting (Virtual)
Council will consider awarding the Marmora Watermain Extension tender to GIP Paving for $681,087.29 plus H.S.T., and pass a debenture bylaw to borrow $203,300 for the municipality's portion of the Watermain Rehabilitation Project. The agenda also includes routine staff reports, committee minutes, and correspondence items for information or direction.
- Award watermain extension tender to GIP Paving for $681,087.29 plus H.S.T.
- Pass Bylaw 2022-43 to borrow $203,300 for watermain rehabilitation on North Maloney St West to the Ultramar
- Approve Wendy Mortimer's request to sell garbage bag tags at Coe Hill Grocery Store
- Approve Polar Plunge Fundraiser at Booster Park on December 4, 2022
- Support Light Up Marmora committee's purchase of Christmas lights with matched municipal funds up to $5,000
2022-07-05 Committee of Adjustment (Virtual)
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to hear and decide on three applications seeking relief from the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw: an expansion of a legal non-complying use at 54 Jasper Crescent, a minor variance for a seasonal dwelling at Tangamong Lake, and a minor variance for a second dwelling at 403 Bronson Road. The agenda includes recommendations to approve all three applications, subject to conditions such as receiving agency comments and, for Bronson Road, obtaining a Quinte Conservation permit.
- MV2022-04: Permission to expand legal non-complying use at 54 Jasper Cr for an addition with reduced front yard setback (8.5m vs 20m) and rear yard setback (15.8m vs 30m from highwater mark)
- MV2022-06: Minor variance for a seasonal dwelling at Tangamong Lake with reduced setback from highwater mark (15m vs 30m)
- MV2022-08: Minor variance for a second dwelling at 403 Bronson Rd, including a secondary dwelling in front of the main building and accessory building height of 5.6m (vs 4.5m max)
- Recommendations to approve all three applications, with MV2022-08 conditioned on obtaining a Quinte Conservation permit
- Public input will be received; appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board are barred if submissions are not made within 20 days of bylaw passing
2022-07-05 Planning Meeting (Virtual)
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Planning Committee will hold a public meeting and consider two zoning bylaw amendments. One would rezone 47 Bursthall St. to allow a semi-detached dwelling with reduced frontage and tandem parking. The other would rezone lands at 8B & 8C Iron Town Lane to permit a reduced frontage of 45.8 metres. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and correspondence.
- Public meeting for Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2022-22P (47 Bursthall St.) to rezone from R1 to R2-5 for semi-detached dwelling, reduced frontage to 20m, tandem parking
- Public meeting for Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2022-36P (8B & 8C Iron Town Lane) to rezone to MA-2 with reduced frontage of 45.8m
- Approval of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-22P
- Approval of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-36P
- Adoption of minutes from June 7, 2022 planning meeting
2022-06-21 Council Meeting
Council will consider requesting provincial disaster recovery funding for costs from the May 21, 2022 derecho storm, and approve up to $61,000 in reserves for windstorm cleanup. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, staff reports, and committee minutes, plus several correspondence items and a bylaw to delegate site plan approval.
- Request to activate Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program for May 21 derecho storm
- Approval of up to $61,000 from reserves for windstorm cleanup
- Bylaw 2022-39 to delegate authority for site plan approval
- Proposal from Crowe Valley Lions Club for a parkette on Forsyth Street
- Exploring options to fund Bell extension at $8,250 for Marmora Medical Centre
2022-06-07 Council Meeting
Council will consider awarding a $45,460 engineering contract for Crowe Bridge rehabilitation and passing a bylaw to borrow $300,000 for watermain rehabilitation. It will also hear a delegation on Bill 109 and receive various committee minutes and correspondence.
- Award engineering services for Crowe Bridge rehabilitation to D.M. Wills Associates Ltd. for $45,460 plus HST
- Pass Bylaw 2022-35 to borrow $300,000 from OILC for watermain rehabilitation on North Maloney St. W. to Ultramar on Hwy. 7
- Delegation from Justin Harrow, Director of Planning & Land Development, on Bill 109
- Approve use of Council Chambers for Marmora Christmas Market (Nov 3-6 and Nov 10-13, 2022)
- Nominate Marmora Historical Foundation for Gerry Boyce Award
2022-06-07 Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on Minor Variance MV2022-05 for 562 Cordova Road, seeking to build a shed/garage 6.7 metres from the front lot line, closer than the 20-metre zoning requirement. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.
- Minor Variance MV2022-05: 562 Cordova Road, Part of Lot 11, Concession 4, Plan 84, Part 8 (Marmora Township)
- Requested relief from Zoning By-Law No. 2003-11: front yard setback reduced from 20 m to 6.7 m for accessory building
- Purpose: avoid building over septic system
- Crowe Valley Conservation Authority: no concerns, but permit required before construction
- Public input accepted; appeals must be filed within 20 days of decision
2022-06- 07 Planning Meeting
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Planning Committee will consider a zoning amendment for 226 Station Road, rezoning part of Lot 8, Concession 6 from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential-Holding to fulfill a consent condition. They will also review a severance application for 9 & 11 O'Brien Street, which includes rezoning the severed and retained lands. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting, and a minor variance application for 562 Cordova Road.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-02P for 226 Station Road, rezoning from MA to RR-h
- Consent File B60/22 for 9 & 11 O'Brien Street, with $1,200 cash-in-lieu and rezoning to R2-5 and R2-6
- Minor Variance MV2022-05 for 562 Cordova Road
- Confirming Bylaw 2022-37P
- Letters of Resolution for consent files B139-21, B140-21, B141-21, B143-21, B144-21, B93-21, B10-22
2022-05-17 Council Meeting
Council will hear a presentation on the 2022 Asset Management Plan, which identifies a 30-year infrastructure funding gap of about $119 million. They will consider approving the plan and directing staff to increase capital contributions during the 2023 budget process. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda, minutes, and department reports, plus a motion to move rocks at Mags Landing to extend parking.
- 2022 Asset Management Plan presentation by Hemson Consulting; 30-year funding gap of $119 million
- Motion to move rocks at Mags Landing 60 feet north to extend parking and add no-fueling signage
- Final Tax Levy Bylaw 2022-31 to set 2022 tax rates and penalties
- Procedural Bylaw 2022-32 updates
- Appointment Bylaw 2022-12A to confirm officers for 2022
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting for the Municipality of Marmora and Lake. The main item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically a personnel update. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, a confirming bylaw, and adjournment.
- Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(b) for personnel update
- Bylaw 2022-34 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
2022-05-03 Council Meeting
Council will consider approving a Rogers Communication Inc. proposal to erect a wireless communication tower at 5 Bronson Road, confirming the company met public consultation requirements. The meeting also includes approvals for two festival event permits at the Fairgrounds, a food trailer application, and several notices of motion. The agenda is largely routine, with no major budget or zoning decisions.
- Rogers tower at 5 Bronson Road - council concurrence with ISED consultation process
- Classic Country Festival at Fairgrounds, June 9-11, 2022
- 50's, 60's, 70's Rock N Roll Festival at Fairgrounds, June 23-25, 2022
- Food trailer application by Cameron Asselstine at Marmora Mine Road and Highway 7
- Notice of motion to move rocks at Mags Landing to extend parking
2022-04-19 Council Meeting
The Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake will consider several financial and operational items, including a debenture bylaw for $887,045 to fund a backhoe, grader, and sand dome replacement, a transfer of $17,656 from arena reserves for a rehabilitation project, and a motion to direct staff to analyze the cost/benefit of leaving BISB. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, staff reports, and correspondence, plus a closed session for a personal matter.
- Bylaw 2022-26: authorize borrowing $887,045 for backhoe, grader, and sand dome replacement
- Transfer $17,656 from Arena reserves for Canada Community Revitalization Fund arena rehabilitation
- Motion to direct staff to prepare cost/benefit analysis of leaving BISB
- Donate Train Station building to Fire Department, with Firefighters Association to cover moving costs
- Approve Campbellford Memorial Hospital Tag Day on May 20, 2022
2022-04-05 Council Meeting
Council will consider awarding several transportation contracts, including a $540,092 road resurfacing tender and a $443,900 motor grader purchase. They will also hear a delegation from Campbellford Memorial Hospital about redevelopment and vote on a Respectful Conduct Policy bylaw.
- Award $540,092 tender to Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. for resurfacing High Shore, Booster Park, Lakeshore, and Marble Point Roads
- Award $443,900 proposal to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for a new four-wheel drive motor grader
- Award $260,912.34 proposal to Barretts Farm & Family Centre for a new sand dome at Deloro Works Yard, plus $52,888.28 for provisional items
- Adopt Bylaw 2022-25, a Respectful Conduct Policy
- Approve event permit for classic country bands at 58 Fidlar Court on August 20, 2022
2022-04-05 Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on Minor Variance Application MV2022-03 for 34 Jasper Cr. The applicant seeks relief from zoning by-law No. 2003-11 to add to an existing accessory building with a reduced interior yard setback, increased height, and greater lot coverage. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting.
- Minor Variance MV2022-03 at 34 Jasper Cr: proposed interior yard setback 1.2 m (required 3.0 m), height 5.97 m (max 4.5 m), lot coverage 7% (max 5%)
- Public input to be received on MV2022-03; written submissions accepted within 20 days of bylaw passing
- Hastings County Response (March 21, 2022) and Crowe Valley Conservation Comments (March 30, 2022) to be received
- Approval of agenda and minutes from March 1, 2022 meeting
2022-04-05 Planning Meeting
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Planning Committee will review two consent applications to sever land for new residential lots, one at 32 Birch Court and one at 1802 Centre Line Road. The committee will also consider a minor variance application and adopt the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the two severance applications.
- Consent File B93/21: 32 Birch Court, Lot 32 on Plan M71, proposed severance for a new lot, with conditions including road widening, $1,200 cash-in-lieu, and safe site entrance.
- Consent File B10/22: 1802 Centre Line Road, Part of Lot 19, Concession 7, proposed severance with rezoning of severed lands to Rural Residential (RR) Zone, road widening, $1,200 cash-in-lieu, and safe site entrance.
- Minor Variance #MV2022-03: 34 Jasper Cr, Part of Lot 31, Concession 10, Lot 107, Part 2 of Lot 106, on Plan 1974, Part 2 on Registered Plan 21R-13463 (Lake Township).
- Confirming Bylaw 2022-23P to confirm proceedings of the meeting.
2022-03-15 Council Meeting
Council will vote on several purchases, including a 2021 Case backhoe and a new dump truck, and consider a bylaw delegating authority to the CAO during the post-election 'lame duck' period. They will also hear a delegation from Hastings Destination Trails Inc. about the Trail of Broken Hearts project and receive various reports and correspondence. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, land, and legal matters.
- Purchase of 2021 Case 590 Super N Backhoe from Anderson Equipment Sales for $169,000 plus HST, offset by $9,000 from sale of Holder
- Award tender to Bence Motor Sales for a new 19,500 lbs GVWR truck with dump box and plow at $105,156 plus HST, offset by $5,156 from sale of Holder
- Bylaw 2022-19 to delegate authority to CAO from Aug 19 to Nov 15, 2022, for expenditures over $50,000 and hiring/firing staff
- Bylaw 2022-20 to authorize borrowing from OILC for capital works via debentures
- Delegation from Hastings Destination Trails Inc. requesting letter of support for Trail of Broken Hearts
2022-03-01 Planning Meeting
Council will hold a public meeting and vote on Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2022-02P, which would rezone part of 226 Station Road from Marginal Agriculture (MA) to Rural Residential (RR) to fulfill a condition of a consent to sever. The meeting also includes adoption of the February 1, 2022 minutes and two minor variance applications.
- Public meeting and vote on Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2022-02P for 226 Station Road (Part of Lot 8, Concession 6)
- Rezone from Marginal Agriculture (MA) to Rural Residential (RR) to fulfill Condition 8 of consent application B58/21
- Minor Variance MV2022-01 for 6489 Stirling-Marmora Road
- Minor Variance MV2022-02 for 13 Nelson Lane
- Confirming Bylaw 2022-16P
Special Budget Council Meeting
This special budget meeting is where council will review the 2022 budget overview and options, receive staff reports on service requests and public correspondence, and consider a bylaw to set user fees. The agenda is primarily a working session for budget decisions, with no final budget approval listed.
- Bylaw 2022-14 to establish user fees
- 2022 budget overview and options report by Treasurer Steve Szczepaniak
- Report on 2021-2022 public service requests (72 requests in early 2022, mostly planning and roads)
- 17 public letters on budget considerations, including roads, parks, and facility repairs
- Service Ontario service provider opportunity report
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications for accessory buildings that exceed the permitted height and setback limits under Zoning Bylaw 2003-11. The committee will also vote on whether to approve the variances, with staff recommending approval for both. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom and live-streamed.
- Minor Variance MV2022-01: 6489 Stirling-Marmora Road — proposed shed height 5.31 m (17.42 ft) vs. 4.5 m (14.8 ft) allowed; front yard setback 16.8 m (55 ft) vs. 20 m (65.6 ft) required.
- Minor Variance MV2022-02: 13 Nelson Lane — proposed shed height 5.31 m (17.42 ft) vs. 4.5 m (14.8 ft) allowed; accessory building closer to front lot line than existing dwelling.
- Public input will be received; appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed within 20 days of the bylaw passing.
- Hastings County planning staff recommend approval of both variances, citing dense tree screening and minor impact.
- Approval of minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting.
2022-03- 01 Council Meeting
Council will consider a motion to rescind previous decisions and allow retail cannabis stores, directing staff to notify the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. They will also receive annual water system reports, consider a request for a local store to sell municipal bag tags, and discuss drafting a letter of support for Campbellford Memorial Hospital.
- Motion to rescind 2019JAN15-12 and 2020NOV17-252, and allow retail cannabis stores
- Receive 2021 annual reports for Marmora and Deloro drinking water systems
- Approve Schedule 22 reports for Marmora and Deloro water systems
- Request from Essentials Plus Mart & Ultramar (57 Matthew Street) to sell municipal bag tags
- Direct staff to draft letter of support for CMH to Minister of Health
2022-02-15 Council Meeting
Council will hold a public meeting for comments on the 2022 draft budget, receive staff and committee reports, and consider a notice of motion to allow retail cannabis stores in the community. The agenda includes routine approvals and information items, with the cannabis motion being a notable decision point.
- Public meeting on 2022 Draft Budget with correspondence from residents
- Notice of motion to rescind previous cannabis retail store decisions and allow retail cannabis stores
- Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant staff report and letter of approval
- Bylaw 2022-12 to appoint or confirm officers for 2022
- Staff reports from Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation, Clerk's, Transportation, Fire Chief, Bylaw Enforcement, and Economic Development
2022-02-01 Council Meeting
Council will hear a service delivery review from MNP Consultants and consider several staff reports, including financing a new plow truck, adopting an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) bylaw, and approving a new noise and fireworks bylaw. The agenda also includes routine approvals, committee minutes, correspondence, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- Purchase of one 2022 International tandem plow truck from Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd. for $288,406.06 + HST
- Bylaw 2022-08 to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
- Bylaw 2022-09 to prohibit and regulate noise and fireworks
- Bylaw 2022-07 to receive dedicated Gas Tax funds for Central Hastings Public Transit System
- Award 2022 Animal Control Services Contract to Calvin and Ian Stein
2022-02-01 Planning Meeting
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Planning Committee is meeting to consider three consent (severance) applications to create new lots. The committee will review staff reports and vote on recommendations for each application, including conditions related to rezoning, road widening, and cash-in-lieu payments. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and previous meeting minutes.
- Consent File B139/21 and 140/21: two new lots at 1983 Cordova Road, with conditions including rezoning to prevent development within 300 metres of a licensed aggregate pit and $1,200 cash-in-lieu
- Consent File B141/21: one new lot at 10 Hayes Street, requiring rezoning to R1-X and municipal water/sewer services, with $1,200 cash-in-lieu
- Consent File B143/21 and 144/21: two new lots at 54 Nelson Lane, with rezoning to Rural Residential (RR) and $1,200 cash-in-lieu
- All three applications require road widening of 33 feet from the centerline and safe site entrances
- Bylaw 2022-10P to confirm the proceedings of the meeting
2022-01-21 Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake. Council will consider a notice of motion to rescind a previously adopted rule requiring at least 3 council members (a quorum) to participate in hiring or firing practices. The meeting also includes a closed session on human resources policies and a bylaw to confirm the meeting's proceedings.
- Notice of motion by B. Donaldson to rescind Motion #373 (Dec 21, 2021) requiring a minimum of 3 council members for hiring/firing practices
- Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(f) for solicitor-client privilege advice on Human Resources Policies and Bylaws
- Bylaw 2022-06 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
2022-01-18 Council Meeting
Council will hear a delegation from Jessica Linton about the endangered Mottled Duskywing butterfly found in Marmora, with implications for the township. They will also consider staff reports, including one on joint and several liability, a drinking water inspection, and arena spring events. Several bylaws are up for approval, including temporary borrowing and interim tax levy bylaws.
- Delegation on Mottled Duskywing, a species at risk, with ~2.5ha habitat and 700+ individuals in Marmora
- Report on AMO submission regarding joint and several liability and municipal insurance costs
- MECP Deloro Drinking Water Inspection report
- Bylaw 2022-03: Temporary Borrowing Bylaw
- Bylaw 2022-04: Interim Tax Levy Bylaw for 2022
2022-01-11 Council Meeting
Council will hear delegations on the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority's 2022 draft budget and a funding proposal from the Madoc District Chamber of Commerce. They will also consider a staff recommendation to finance the purchase of a new tandem plow truck for $277,886.94 plus HST, and direct staff to investigate Christmas decorations and establish a donation fund. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, correspondence, and a closed session on human resources policies.
- Purchase of one 2022 International tandem plow truck from Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd. for $277,886.94 + HST
- CVCA 2022 draft budget presented, with municipal levy increasing 86.37% for capital and 8.95% combined
- Funding proposal from Madoc District Chamber of Commerce
- Notice of motion to investigate Christmas lights and establish a special donation fund
- Closed session under Municipal Act for solicitor-client privileged advice on human resources policies