Minden Hills, ON

Regular Council

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two minor variance applications: one for a carport at 1171 Harrison Bay Lane and another for vacant land on Highway 35. The agenda also includes approval of the August 31, 2026 minutes and declarations of interest. The meeting is open to the public in person or electronically.

• PLMV2026057 - Garrard: variance for carport at 1171 Harrison Bay Lane (Horseshoe Lake)
• PLMV2026058 - Stinson: variance for vacant land on Highway 35 (Roll No. 4616-050-000-64105)
• Approval of August 31, 2026 minutes
• Hybrid meeting (in-person and electronic) at Council Chambers, 7 Milne Street, Minden

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will hold public meetings on two planning items: a proposed zoning by-law amendment for floodplain boundaries and proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments of a general nature. The agenda also includes a delegation on proposed consent process changes, several reports on contracts and agreements, and routine correspondence. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being received as information or for approval.

• Public meeting: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Floodplain Boundaries (Report #26-37)
• Public meeting: Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - General (Report #26-38)
• Winter sand contract award to Total Site Services for $134,650.00 plus HST
• OCWA Minden Animal Hospital Pump Station Agreement (Bylaw 26-87)
• Update to Policy #76 Ice Facility Allocation Policy for Haliburton Huskies Junior 'C' team

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Minden Hills Council is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss one matter under the Municipal Act regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. The open portion includes routine approvals, a land acknowledgment, and a confirming by-law (26-88) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Confirming By-law 26-88 to ratify proceedings of the September 22, 2026 special meeting
• Approval of the meeting agenda as circulated
• Land acknowledgment recognizing Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and Williams Treaties First Nations

Regular Council

The Minden Hills Council will meet to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment and a request to purchase a portion of a Shore Road Allowance. Council is also scheduled to approve the 2024 financial statements and a construction contract for the Minden Library retaining wall.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 19
• Approval of 2024 Financial Statements
• $288,800 contract for Minden Library Retaining Wall to BBC Construction
• Application to purchase a portion of Shore Road Allowance (King and Septura)
• Public Meeting regarding Report # 26-35 (Planning)

Public Meeting Minutes

Council held a public meeting on September 10, 2026, under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act to consider a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application. The Township Planner outlined the purpose of the applications, but the minutes leave the application number, lot, concession, and geographic township blank, and no applicant presentation details are recorded. The CAO/Clerk advised there were no questions or comments from the public, and the meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m. with no decision made; Mayor Devolin noted Council will consider all comments submitted before any decision.

• No decision made — public meeting only, held under Planning Act Sections 22 and 34
• No public questions or comments received, per CAO/Clerk Trisha McKibbin
• Meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.; written submissions on the application may be filed with the Clerks Department

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its partnership with the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation, upcoming events and exhibits, and the next council meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of partnership with Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation
• Review of events and exhibits at the Cultural Centre
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 8, 2026 agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss two specific land use applications. The agenda includes a review of a proposed additional dwelling unit on Deep Bay Road and a proposal for 1350 Hamilton Road.

• PLMV2026041: Brake & Cain - 2994 Deep Bay Road (Part Lot 15, Concession 14)
• PLMV2026042: Mulcahy - 1350 Hamilton Road (Part Lot 3, Concession 13)

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council's regular meeting includes receiving reports and making decisions on several capital purchases and planning matters. Key items include buying a replacement tandem truck, awarding a contract for an emergency backup generator, and considering amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The agenda also includes a delegation requesting a 40 km/h Community Safety Zone on Blairhampton Road.

• Purchase of replacement tandem truck from Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd for $459,687.94 plus HST, reimbursed by insurer
• Award RFP CSD 26-01 for emergency backup generator at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena to Del Sharp Electric Limited for $226,141.76 plus HST
• Re-allocate $30,000 from Riverwalk Lighting capital budget to Water Street Dock Engineering budget
• Delegation from Jennifer Hicks requesting a 40 km/h Community Safety Zone on final 1 km of Blairhampton Road adjacent to Highway 35
• Direct staff to prepare new RFP for Lochlin Community Centre New Build

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee - 11 Aug 2026- CANCELLED

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: one for an accessory dwelling unit at 1220 Bobcaygeon Road (Gustafson) and one for a sleeping cabin at 1086 Frog Hopper Lane on Soyers Lake (Scharnweber-Carter). The meeting also includes appointing a deputy chair and adopting previous minutes.

• PLMV2026033 – Gustafson: request to permit an ADU with an increased setback from the primary dwelling at 1220 Bobcaygeon Road
• PLMV2026034 – Scharnweber-Carter: request for relief to build a sleeping cabin with reduced side-yard setback at 1086 Frog Hopper Lane, Soyers Lake
• New business: appointing a deputy chair for the Committee

Regular Council

Council will consider adopting a 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, two zoning by-law amendments (Kinark Child and Family Services and a temporary use for Riding), and awarding contracts for a roads needs study and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes updates to floodplain mapping, a request for provincial disaster recovery assistance for an April flood event, and establishment of an administrative monetary penalty program.

• Award RFP 26-002 Roads Needs Study, Speed Limit Review and Traffic Speed Study to GEI Consultants Canada for $99,730 plus HST
• Award RFP 26-003 Minden Sidewalk Improvements to Weir Gradall Limited for $331,425 plus HST
• Zoning By-law Amendment PLZBA2026019 for Kinark Child and Family Services
• Temporary Use Zoning PLTU2026024 for Riding (accessory building with no primary use)
• Request to activate Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance for April 16–29 flood event

Public Meeting Minutes

The Township of Minden Hills held a public meeting on July 23, 2026, to consider an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no public comments or questions. Council will consider any written submissions before making a decision.

• Public meeting opened for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application (PLTU2026024)
• No questions or comments from the public received
• Public meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

Public Meeting Minutes

The Township of Minden Hills held a public meeting on July 23, 2026, for a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLZBA2026019). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no public comments and no council decisions. The public may submit written comments before Council makes a decision.

• Public meeting opened for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application PLZBA2026019
• No public questions or comments received
• Public meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee - 14 Jul 2026- Cancelled

The committee will meet to discuss the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation partnership and upcoming events and exhibits. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from the June 9, 2026, session.

• Discussion on Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation partnership
• Discussion on Events and Exhibits
• Adoption of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Special Meeting of Council

The council will approve the meeting agenda, hold a closed session to discuss one legal‑advice item under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, and then adopt By‑law 26‑65 to ratify all actions taken at the special meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve the July 9, 2026 special council meeting agenda
• Closed session to discuss one legal‑advice item under Municipal Act s.239(2)(f)
• Adopt By‑law 26‑65 to confirm all resolutions and actions from the special meeting
• Adjourn the July 9, 2026 special council meeting

Public Meeting Minutes - 25 Jun 2026 - Fees and Charges

Council held a public meeting regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application. No decisions were made during the meeting, and no public comments were received.

Regular Council

Public Meeting Minutes - 25 Jun 2026 - PLZBA2026022

Council held a public meeting regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application. No decision was made during the meeting, and the process was adjourned after the public and Council were given the opportunity to comment.

Lochlin Community Centre Advisory Committee - 23 Jun 2026 - Cancelled

The June 23, 2026 meeting of the Lochlin Community Centre Advisory Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

• Meeting cancelled, no items discussed

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a minor variance application to allow construction of a two-storey accessory building with a sleeping cabin at 1069 Loggers Crossing Lane on Bob Lake. The owner requests a side setback of 2.1 metres instead of the required 4.5 metres due to topographical constraints and an irregular lot shape. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor variance PLMV2026025 for a two-storey accessory building (376 sq ft) with sleeping cabin at 1069 Loggers Crossing Lane, Bob Lake
• Requested relief: side setback of 2.1 m (required 4.5 m) and permission to develop on an undersized lot
• Property zoned Shoreline Residential (SR)
• Previous meeting minutes (May 25, 2026) for approval

Special Meeting of Council

Council will receive a presentation from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on the Community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study for Haliburton County, which examines fiscal pressures and governance models. Following the presentation, Council will move into a closed session to discuss advice subject to solicitor-client privilege. No formal decisions on the study are being made at this meeting.

• EORN presentation on affordability study for Haliburton County
• Closed session for legal advice under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(f)
• Confirming by-law 26-61 to ratify proceedings

Regular Council

Council will vote on purchasing provincial surplus land for $630,000, approving a $150,000 bulldozer purchase, and extending the OCWA water contract for one month. They will also receive updates on the curling club roof (additional $22,100) and pedestrian crossover project.

• Purchase of provincial surplus land for $630,000 from reserves
• Purchase of used bulldozer from Toromont Cat up to $150,000
• Additional $22,100 for curling club flat roof replacement
• One-month contract extension for Ontario Clean Water Agency
• By-laws for Haliburton Highlands Water Trail fees and automatic aid agreement with Bracebridge

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee will discuss a partnership with the Cultural Centre Foundation, which provided $500 for high school scholarships and $2,000 for art conservation. They will also review upcoming events and exhibits, including the Miijim traditional foods exhibit and the Members Exhibition. The meeting is largely procedural with updates from the previous meeting.

• Foundation provided $500 for four high school scholarship awards
• Foundation approved $2,000 for conservation of art collections at Agnes Jamieson Gallery
• Strategic Plan (2026–2030) recommended to council for CMOG grant application
• Miijim: Traditional Foods of the Lake of the Woods Anishinaabeg exhibit runs June 2 to August 29
• Season opening of Minden Hills Museum & Heritage Village and Nature's Place Interpretive Centre on May 16

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Gelert Road as a condition of a consent application. They will also receive a presentation on the development approvals process review, consider amendments to the waste by-law, and approve a fire department response agreement. Several by-laws will be passed.

• Zoning by-law amendment PLZBA2026015 (Barry) to rezone severed parcel from RR-9 to RU and adjust setbacks
• Presentation and endorsement of development approvals process review by J.L. Richards & Associates
• Proposed amendments to Waste By-law 23-34 (By-law 26-48) to update waste management regulations
• Automatic two-department fire response agreement (By-law 26-50) with neighboring municipalities
• Request for fee waiver for tent permit for Matt Duchene Charity Golf Classic

Public Meeting Minutes - 28 May 2026 - PLZBA2026015

Council held a public meeting for a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application. No questions or comments were received from the public or council. The meeting was adjourned without any decision or vote; the application remains pending.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear application PLMV2026023 from Roberts & England for a minor variance at 1169 Trellis Trail on Bob Lake. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.

• Minor variance application PLMV2026023 – Roberts & England – 1169 Trellis Trail, Bob Lake

Regular Council

Council will consider and vote on By‑law 26‑46 that sets the township’s tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes By‑law 26‑47 to confirm the council’s proceedings. A closed‑session will be held to discuss a proposed land acquisition and a pending litigation matter under the Municipal Act. Council will receive an informational delegation from the County of Haliburton about an affordability and governance structure study.

• Adopt By‑law 26‑46 Tax Rates
• Adopt By‑law 26‑47 Confirming council proceedings
• Closed‑session discussion of a proposed land acquisition (Section 239(2)(c))
• Closed‑session discussion of a litigation matter (Section 239(2)(e))
• Delegation on Haliburton County Affordability and Governance Structure Study

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee will discuss and review the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Strategic Action Plan. They will also explore partnerships with the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation, plan the upcoming Cultural Days Festival, and consider potential guests for future meetings. Additionally, the committee will review upcoming events and exhibits at the centre.

• Review of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Strategic Action Plan
• Partnership discussions with Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation
• Planning for Cultural Days Festival
• Potential guests at future meetings
• Upcoming events and exhibits, including season opening on May 16

Special Meeting of Council

Council will vote on several contract awards, including a $1.3 million road resurfacing contract with Miller Paving Limited and a $224,526 culvert replacement on Clear Lake Road. They will also consider a $244,000 sanitary pumping station rehabilitation, a $27,500 columbarium purchase, and participation in a joint ERP system costing the township $312,848. Other items include adopting Official Plan and zoning amendments for source water protection, and receiving reports on quarterly capital and operating budgets.

• Award $1,309,089 road resurfacing contract to Miller Paving, with $31,295 shortfall from Roads Capital Reserve
• Award $224,526 contract to Young's Construction for Clear Lake Road twin culvert replacement
• Direct proceeding with $244,000 sanitary pumping station rehabilitation funded from Wastewater Reserves
• Single-source purchase and installation of 12 Mile Columbarium for $27,500 from Property Reserves
• Approve $312,848 share for joint ERP implementation with County of Haliburton and Township of Algonquin Highlands

Committee of Adjustment

The Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two minor variance applications. One application involves a property on Keewaydin Road, the other is by the Township itself for a property on Scotch Line Road. The committee will also adopt minutes from its previous meeting.

• Public hearing for minor variance at 1105 Keewaydin Road (Soyers Lake) – application LMV2026014 (Reid)
• Public hearing for minor variance at 2038 Scotch Line Road – application PLMV2026020 (Township of Minden Hills)
• Adoption of minutes from February 23, 2026 Committee meeting