Marmora and Lake public meetings in 2022
12 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