McNab/Braeside public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting focuses on the second day of 2023 budget deliberations. The presentation details proposed spending increases for recreation, culture, and health services.
- Proposed $300,838 increase in net operating costs for Recreation & Cultural Services
- Proposed $677,500 capital request for Recreation, including $670,000 for McNab Centre Park rehabilitation
- Proposed $12,500 capital request for Waba Cottage Museum & Garden
- Proposed $40,000 earmark for Arnprior Regional Health expansion at The Grove
- By-Law #2022-100 regarding 2023 Township Staff Remuneration
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review draft conditions for the Hogan Heights Phase 2 subdivision and address several new by-laws regarding officer remuneration, fees, and property standards. The meeting also includes presentations on physician recruitment and health foundation updates.
- Hogan Heights - Phase 2 - Draft Conditions
- By-Law #2022-95: 2023 Twp Officer Remuneration
- By-Law #2022-96: Fees and Charges
- By-Law #2022-97: Property Standards Committee
- By-Law #2022-98: Appoint Committee of Adjustment
Special Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside is reviewing the first day of its 2023 draft budget. The proposed budget includes a total levy requirement of $7,137,760, which represents a 6.75% increase over 2022.
- Proposed 6.75% levy increase ($112.22 annually for an average $256,000 home)
- Draft 2023 total municipal levy requirement of $7,137,760
- Fire Department operating budget increase of $57,101 over 2022
- Proposed 3% COLA adjustment for all departmental budgets
- Projected 10-year fire vehicle replacement cost of $985,000
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review various planning applications, including development proposals at 664 Campbell Drive and Hogan Heights. The meeting also includes reports on financial overviews, staff remuneration for 2023, and proposed fee rates for the Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens.
- Proposed development at 664 Campbell Drive
- Hogan Heights Phase 2 draft approval
- Blackrock Properties Inc. (OPA #36) notice of adoption
- Proposed new fee rates for Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens
- 2023 Township staff remuneration
Special Council Meeting
The Township of McNab/Braeside held a special meeting to review the hierarchy of planning documents and the roles of various government levels. The session included a presentation on how provincial legislation, specifically Bill 109 and proposed Bill 23, impacts local land use and housing supply.
- Planning Orientation presentation regarding the Planning Act and Official Plan
- Briefing on OPA 35 and Bill 109 regarding expedited housing approvals
- Discussion of proposed Bill 23 regarding additional residential units and development charges
Inaugural Meeting
This inaugural meeting includes the swearing-in of members and an address by Mayor Mark MacKenzie. Committee appointments have been deferred to the December 6, 2022, regular council meeting.
- Members' oath of office
- Mayor's inaugural speech
- Deferral of Public Finance and Administration Committee appointment
- Deferral of Public Works Committee appointment
- Deferral of Public Safety Committee appointment
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposed official plan amendment to re-designate 8.9 hectares on River Road for residential use. The meeting also addresses traffic data collection, surplus equipment, and the Braeside Rink Project.
- Official Plan Amendment #36: Re-designating 8.9 hectares on River Road from Rural to Village Community
- By-Law #2022-81: Speed Limit By-Law
- Campbell Drive: Traffic Data Collection
- Braeside Rink Project Overture
- Public Works Department: Surplus Equipment
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
Blackrock Properties Inc. is proposing an Official Plan Amendment to re-designate approximately 8.9 hectares of land from Rural to Village Community. This change is intended to permit a future residential subdivision on a 9.65-hectare property located on River Road.
- Official Plan Amendment (OPA #36) for Part of Lot 9, Concession 13(B), River Road
- Re-designation of 8.9 hectares from Rural to Village Community
- Proposed residential subdivision on 9.65 hectares (23.8 acres) of land
Regular Council Meeting
The McNab/Braeside Council will review several by-laws, including a debenture for the Township Office and Murray Yantha Community Centre. The meeting also includes discussions on a tile drain loan, the White Lake Santa Claus Parade, and potential office closures.
- By-Law #2022-78: Debenture for Township Office and Murray Yantha Community Centre
- By-Law #2022-77: Land assumption for road widening (Danylchuck)
- By-Law #2022-79: Glasgow Ridge Subdivision agreement
- Public hearing regarding damage to a lot on Usborne
- Discussion of the White Lake Santa Claus Parade scheduled for November 25, 2022
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review a minor variance for a residential addition at 3 Bishop Road and a land severance application at 1984 Burnstown Road. Other business includes a report on poverty and homelessness, employee electronic monitoring, and a new by-law for township officer remuneration.
- Minor Variance A-5/22: Residential addition at 3 Bishop Road, Braeside
- Consent Application B85/22: Land severance at 1984 Burnstown Road
- GACCPH 2021-2022 Annual Report presentation
- By-Law #2022-75: 2022 Township Officer Remuneration
- Discussion on electronic monitoring of employees
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing reports regarding the Township Municipal Office and by-laws for workplace violence prevention and a joint compliance audit committee. They are also receiving a delegation regarding debris in a culvert on Usborne Road.
- By-Law #2022-71: Appoint Joint Compliance Audit Committee
- By-Law #2022-72: Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Policy
- By-Law #2022-73: ZBLA - Calabogie Market Centre
- Update on Recreation Department multipurpose tractor purchase
- Delegation from Anne Marie Carswell & Tom Hayhurst regarding Usborne Rd. culvert debris
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the Hogan Heights Phase II plan of subdivision and discuss various information items. The meeting includes discussions on a new tractor purchase for the Recreation Department and several public correspondence items.
- Hogan Heights Phase II plan of subdivision
- New Mahindra tractor purchase for Recreation Department
- By-Law #2022-66: 3-way stop signs at Campbell Drive and Wellington Street
- By-Law #2022-67: Emergency Management Program and Response Plan
- By-Law #2022-68: Procedural By-Law
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for 8.8 hectares of land at 82, 98, 116, and 130 Calabogie Road. The applicant proposes to rezone the properties to allow for a mix of commercial and residential uses, including a hotel, medical plaza, and various housing types. No specific development plan has been submitted, so a holding zone is requested to require site plan approval and supporting studies before development.
- Zoning amendment for 8.8 hectares at 82, 98, 116 and 130 Calabogie Road
- Proposed mix of uses: commercial, residential, mini storage, hotel, and medical plaza
- Request for a holding (-h) zone to require site plan approval and studies
- Proposed rezoning from HAC, RR-E2, and R1 to HAC-E9-h
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hear a presentation from Landaira Inc. regarding thermal conversion waste technology. Additionally, a delegation will present requests regarding vehicular traffic and road maintenance on Campbell Drive.
- Presentation by Spencer Warren of Landaira Inc. regarding thermal conversion technology
- Delegation by Gary Mammoletti regarding vehicular traffic on Campbell Drive
- Discussion of a proposed pyrolysis plant project in McNab/Braeside
- Review of the June 2022 and July 2022 financial overviews
- Consideration of By-Law #2022-63 Debenture By-Law