Minden Hills public meetings in 2022

Public Meeting Minutes - 08 Dec 2022 - PLTU2022077

Council held a public meeting for zoning by-law amendment PLTU2022077 to permit a temporary garden suite on Part of Lot 16, Concession 5. No public or council comments were made. The planner recommended passing Temporary Use By-law 22-105, but no decision was made at this meeting.

• Public meeting opened for zoning amendment PLTU2022077
• No public comments received
• No council comments received
• Planner recommended passing Temporary Use By-law 22-105
• Meeting adjourned without a decision

Public Meeting Minutes - 08 Dec 2022 - PLZBA2022074

Council held a public meeting for zoning by-law amendment PLZBA2022074, which would rezone severed lands from Rural (RU) to Shoreline Residential (SR) to fulfill a condition of consent application H-045-22. No public or council comments were made, and no decision was reached at this meeting.

• Opened public meeting for zoning amendment PLZBA2022074
• Adjourned public meeting without decision

Public Meeting Minutes - 08 Dec 2022 - PLZBA2022075

Council held a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 10, Concession 14 in Snowdon. No decision was made during the meeting; the public meeting process was completed and the matter remains under consideration.

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council's regular meeting on December 8, 2022, includes public hearings and decisions on three zoning by-law amendments (Setten, Girardo, Scarano), approval of accounts totaling $398,216.97, and receipt of the 2021 audit and financial reports. Council will also consider several policies and appointments, including a community garden agreement, a green fleet policy, and an integrity commissioner.

• Public hearings and proposed by-laws for zoning amendments: PLTU2022077 (Setten, 1547 Bethel Road), PLZBA2022074 (Girardo), PLZBA2022075 (Scarano)
• Approval of accounts in the amount of $398,216.97
• Petition with 86 signatures to remove riser at S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena
• Appointment of Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little and Bonham LLP as Integrity Commissioner
• Adoption of policies: Community Garden (Policy 138) and Green Fleet (Policy 139)

Regular Council

The Council will consider approving a winter road maintenance agreement for Pineridge Estates and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes reviewing correspondence regarding OPP detachment consolidation and requests for landfill fee waivers.

• Approval of $3,103,447.82 in payments of accounts
• By-law 22-100 for Pineridge Estates winter maintenance with Highlands Park Homes (Minden) LTD
• Resolution to reject the OPP Detachment consolidation of Command Concept
• Minden Community Food Centre request for a $10,000.00 donation
• Approval of the proposed 2023 Schedule of Regular Council meetings

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Minden Hills will hold a special meeting of Council on November 21, 2022. The agenda consists of a closed session regarding education or training under the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Closed session regarding Education or Training

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Council is scheduled for November 16, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and a request to enter a closed session for education or training purposes.

• Closed session regarding Education or Training

Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Township of Minden Hills council. The agenda is ceremonial, including the declaration of office, the mayor's address, and comments from council members. No decisions or discussions of policy are scheduled.

• Declaration of office for newly elected council members
• Mayor's inaugural address
• Land acknowledgment recognizing Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory
• Public reception following the meeting

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to decide on several planning and administrative items, including a zoning by-law amendment for Highland Gate/Arbour Crossing, a septic inspection program by-law, and multiple shore road allowance sales. They will also consider a $20,000 fee increase for engineering on the Sedgwick Bridge project and approve accounts payable of $687,729.94. The agenda includes a closed session for staffing and legal advice.

• By-law 22-97 to implement a Sewage (Septic) System Maintenance Inspection Program
• By-law 22-90 to 22-95 for sale of shore road allowances (McMullen, McMullen, Swarbrick, Dionne, Mockford, Sanecki)
• Additional $20,000 plus HST to Tulloch Engineering for Sedgwick Bridge project
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $687,729.94
• Zoning by-law amendment PLZBA2020074 (Coutsothanassis) with possible holding provision

Public Meeting Minutes - 29 Sep 2022 PLZBA2022061

The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills held a public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application PLZBA2022061. The application proposes to rezone a portion of property to fulfill a condition of consent application H-007-22 and update zoning based on a site evaluation report. No substantive decisions were made during this public meeting, as it was held to receive information and comments.

• Held public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Application PLZBA2022061

Public Meeting Minutes - 29 Sep 2022 - PLZBA2022066

Council held a public meeting regarding an application to rezone Part Lot 30, Concession 2. The proposed changes include rezoning certain lands to Hazard Lands based on an Environmental Impact Study and rezoning the remaining properties to Rural Residential. No decision was recorded in the minutes.

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will hold public meetings and vote on two zoning by-law amendments (Bennett and Schrader), approve accounts payable of $3,478,830.65, and consider several other items including a delegation on the County's Shoreline Preservation By-law and a septic reinspection program update. The agenda also includes routine reports, a road closure for the Santa Claus Parade, and a closed session for legal and land matters.

• Public meetings and potential approval of zoning by-law amendments PLZBA2022061 (Bennett) and PLZBA2022066 (Schrader)
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $3,478,830.65
• Delegation from County of Haliburton on Shoreline Preservation By-law 4123, with direction to draft a by-law to delegate enforcement authority
• Award of HRIS software purchase to HR Systems Strategies Inc. for $33,519 plus taxes
• Approval of road closures for Santa Claus Parade on November 19, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four minor variance applications for properties on Gull Lake, Little Boshkung Lake, Canning Lake, and Brady Lake. The agenda includes adopting minutes from previous meetings and hearing applications for relief from zoning by-law requirements, such as setbacks, height, and lot size. One application (Heming) was previously deferred and will be reconsidered.

• PLMV2022069 – Pasquariello: 1014 Constable Lane, Gull Lake
• PLMV2022070 – McNeilage: 1166 Peterson Road, Little Boshkung Lake
• PLMV2022071 – Dunham: 1008 Carefree Drive, Canning Lake
• PLMV2022058 – Heming (deferred): 1910 Brady Lake Road, Brady Lake

Public Meeting Minutes

Council held a public meeting regarding a temporary use zoning by-law amendment for a garden suite at Part Lot 16, Concession 11. No decision was made during the meeting; the process was completed and the meeting adjourned.

Regular Council

The Township of Minden Hills will discuss a temporary use by-law for a garden suite at 1659 Sedgwick Road. Council will also review applications regarding shore road allowances and a contract extension for vehicle tracking.

• Temporary Use By-law 22-80 for a 55 square metre garden suite at 1659 Sedgwick Road
• Application to purchase a portion of shore road allowance on Davis Lake (Gamble)
• Sale of shore road allowance on Canning Lake (Ireland)
• Application fee refund of $4,150.00 for application PLSRA2021066 (Riggs)
• One-year contract extension for Trackmatics AVL for $12,570.12

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Minden Hills will hold a public hearing to consider five minor variance applications, each seeking relief from the Zoning By-law for properties on Chandos Street, Tennyson Road, Delta Drive, Brady Lake Road, and Acadia Lane. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the May 30, 2022 meeting. Decisions will be made on each application after hearing from applicants and the public.

• PLMV2022004 – Edwards, Part Lot 3, Concession A, Chandos Street
• PLMV2022046 – de Larzac, 1558 Tennyson Road, Bob Lake
• PLMV2022049 – Schlotter and Anderson, 1014 Delta Drive, Minden Lake
• PLMV2022058 – Heming, 1910 Brady Lake Road, Brady Lake
• PLMV2022059 – Burton, 1009 Acadia Lane, East Moore Lake

Public Meeting Minutes - 25 Aug 2022 – PLZBA2017058

Council held a public meeting to discuss Zoning By-law Amendment Application PLZBA2017058 for Part Lot 20, Concession 4. The meeting included presentations from the applicant's solicitor and three opposing witnesses. No final decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Public meeting process completed; application remains under consideration

Public Meeting Minutes - 25 Aug 2022 - Application PLZBA2022054

Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for properties at 1329 Duck Lake Road and 1020 Quailrun Lane. No decision was made during the meeting; Council will consider all comments prior to making a final determination.

Regular Council

The Council will hold public meetings to discuss zoning by-law amendments for the Buchanan and Mancuso properties. The agenda also includes approving $1,231,010.75 in accounts payable and reviewing various planning and departmental reports.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (PLZBA2017058) - Buchanan
• Zoning By-law Amendment (PLZBA2022054) - Mancuso
• Approval of $1,231,010.75 in payments
• Purchase of a 4x4 pickup truck from Blue Mountain Chrysler for $66,735.23
• Groundwater monitoring well installation at Scotch Line Landfill for $27,673.70

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to approve routine payments, receive department reports, and decide on several contracts and purchases. Key items include a $1.13 million accounts payable approval, a $359,018 contract for the Scotch Line Transfer Station design, and a $357,324 tandem plow truck purchase. Council will also consider waiving a $200 building permit fee for a children's water festival and declaring Huskies home games as municipal events.

• Approve accounts payable of $1,133,828.94
• Award $359,018 contract to WSP Canada Inc. for Scotch Line Transfer Station design
• Approve $357,324.13 tandem plow truck purchase, with $27,324.13 from reserves
• Waive $200 building permit fee for 2022 HMK Children's Water Festival
• Declare Haliburton County Huskies 2022/2023 home games as events of municipal significance

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, introducing the new Manager of Cultural Services, reviewing the committee's terms of reference, receiving staffing and exhibit program updates, and discussing recommendations from a November 2021 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Introduction of Manager of Cultural Services
• Review of Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Staffing update
• Program update on exhibits
• Discussion of minutes and recommendations from November 10, 2021 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four minor variance applications. One primary application involves a request to increase a dwelling's height by 1 metre to accommodate new shed dormers.

• Minor variance for 1169 Trellis Trail: increase dwelling height by 1 metre for shed dormers
• Minor variance application PLMV2022044 at 1084 Cold Springs Road
• Minor variance application PLMV2022045 at 1744 Bat Lake Road
• Minor variance application PLMV2022047 at 1801 Kashagawigamog Lake Road

Regular Council

This regular council meeting includes a delegation on short-term rentals, approval of $3,098,564.85 in accounts payable, and several planning reports on shore road allowance purchases. Council will also consider contracts, by-laws, and routine monthly reports from various departments.

• Delegation from JL Richards on Short Term Rentals review
• Approval of $3,098,564.85 in accounts payable
• Five applications to purchase shore road allowance on Soyers, Canning, South, Twelve Mile, and Gull Lakes
• Contract extension for waste disposal site attendants (Watson General Contracting) to Sept 30, 2023
• Allocation of $50,000 from reserve for 2022 road resurfacing

Irondale Community Centre Advisory Committee

The Irondale Community Centre Advisory Committee is meeting for the first time in two years, with previous meetings cancelled due to COVID. They will discuss membership, hall rental procedures, repairs (including snowplow damage, parking lot, baseball diamond, and accessibility ramp), fundraising ideas, and the purchase of signs for a weekly euchre night.

• Discussion on membership
• Hall rental procedures, requirements, and forms
• Repairs: stands damaged by snowplows, parking lot, baseball diamond, accessibility ramp
• Purchase of two signs advertising Wednesday Euchre Night
• Fundraising ideas and timeline

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will discuss several planning applications, including deferred items and new business. The meeting includes reviews for properties on Dugan Road, Fleece Trail, Salisbury Road, and Rackety Trail Road.

• Deferred application PLMV2022027 at 1126 Dugan Road
• Application PLMV2022038 at 1323 Fleece Trail
• Application PLMV2022040 at 1053 Salisbury Road
• Deferred application PLMV2022036 at 1643 Rackety Trail Road

Regular Council

Council will hear delegations and consider passing an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law to allow a new waterfront commercial resort at 1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road. The meeting also includes approvals for several shore road allowance purchases, a waste composition study, a lot clearing contract, and other routine items.

• Official Plan Amendment 22-51 and Zoning By-law 22-52 for Glencedar Inc. (PLOZA2021051) to rezone from Seasonal Residential to Recreation Commercial (C3-21) at 1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
• Approval of accounts totaling $387,958.23
• Award of RFT 22-002 for Scotch Line Landfill lot clearing to Tracy Nesbitt Logging at $93,225 total
• Waste composition study by AET Group Inc. for $18,164.75 total
• Six applications to purchase portions of shore road allowances on Soyers, Brady, Kashagawigamog, Davis, South, and Twelve Mile Lakes

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the role, structure, and operation of the MHCCAC. Members will also receive updates on staffing and exhibits, and review a staff report regarding a Cultural Centre Foundation proposal.

• Review of MHCCAC role, structure, and operation
• Staffing update
• Program update regarding exhibits
• Staff Report - Council Report #22-17-Community Services - Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation Proposal
• Discussion of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes and recommendations

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss several minor variance requests for residential properties. These applications include proposals for new detached garages, additions, and height variances on various waterfront and inland lots.

• PLMV2022026: Proposed 560 sq. ft. detached garage at 1015 Hamlin Lane
• PLMV2022029: Site plan discussion for 1615 Denna Lake Road
• PLMV2022034: Application for 1035 Sage Drive on Little Boshkung Lake
• PLMV2022035: Application for 1280 Reynolds Road on Horseshoe Lake
• PLMV2022036: Application for 1643 Rackety Trail Road on Gull Lake

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to approve the payment of accounts totaling $641,030.11, adopt previous minutes, and receive various reports. Key decisions include approving several shore road allowance sales (by-laws 22-47, 22-48, 22-49), waiving fees for community groups, and directing staff on Bill 109 implementation and the Cultural Centre Foundation proposal.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $641,030.11
• By-laws 22-47, 22-48, 22-49 to stop up, close, and convey shore road allowances on Gull Lake, South Beaver Lake, and Twelve Mile Lake
• Waiving building permit fee of $100 for Minden Kin Club Beer Tent
• Waiving fees for Rotary Club ($936.78), Agricultural Society ($1,079.66), Kinsmen Club ($1,858.85), and Lions Club ($1,745.90)
• Direct staff to implement Bill 109 changes, including mandatory pre-consultation and a Deeming Complete By-law

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving the County of Haliburton's Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan, setting 2022 property tax rates, and passing multiple zoning by-law amendments and shore road allowance sales. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable of $318,407.52, and a closed session for property security, labour relations, and legal advice.

• Approval of Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan presented by County Climate Change Coordinator
• 2022 property tax rates by-law (By-law 22-43) with final billing due dates and penalties
• Zoning by-law amendments for Doiron (PLZBA2021090) and Kilburn/McDonald (PLZBA2021075)
• Sale of shore road allowances on Twelve Mile Lake (Dollo) and Mountain Lake (Reesor)
• Adoption of Disconnect from Work Policy (Policy #126) and updates to Procedural By-law

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding staffing, re-opening, budget, and operations for the Cultural Centre. These items are presented for discussion and may lead to recommendations to Council.

• Staffing update discussion
• Re-opening update discussion
• Budget discussion
• Operations update discussion

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on two deferred minor variance applications. The first (PLMV2020034) seeks approval to replace a dwelling and deck at 1008 Kitty Cat Lane on Canning Lake, with variances for increased height and construction on an undersized lot. The second (PLMV2021081) is also deferred and concerns a property at 11143 Hwy 35 on Gull Lake. The agenda includes reports and public comments for both items.

• PLMV2020034: request to increase building height from 18.01 ft to 32 ft (variance from Section 4.8.4)
• PLMV2020034: request to build on undersized lot (variance from Section 4.9.1)
• PLMV2020034: proposed dwelling setbacks of 65 ft (dwelling) and 55 ft (deck) from high water mark
• PLMV2020034: lot coverage would increase from 14.8% to 14.94%
• PLMV2021081: deferred application for property at 11143 Hwy 35 on Gull Lake

Public Meeting Minutes - 28 Apr 2022 - 4th Draft Budget

The Township held a public meeting to receive input on the 4th Draft 2022 Operating and Capital Budget. No members of the public attended to speak, and no formal vote was taken during this session. The budget will be further discussed under the Finance Section of the agenda.

Regular Council

Council will hold a public meeting and then vote on the 4th draft 2022 operating and capital budget, which proposes a 5.5% tax levy increase and $9.8 million in capital spending. The meeting also includes several routine reports and decisions on road closures and agreements.

• 2022 budget: 5.5% levy increase, $9,719,485 total levy, $9,835,820 capital spending, $6,760,578 debenture financing
• Public meeting for 2022 budget input
• Proposed Rogers telecommunications tower on Marathon Drive, Ingoldsby - lease decision
• Road closures: Artisans Market on Pritchard Lane (Saturdays June 18-Oct 8), Minden Pride on Water Street (Aug 28), Minden Food Bank Road Toll (May 21)
• Payment of accounts: $391,285.33

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications for properties on Dugan Road. The first seeks approval for a rear addition and height increase at 1140 Dugan Road, and the second involves a similar request at 1126 Dugan Road. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 28 meeting and address any new business.

• PLMV2022011 – 1140 Dugan Road (Deverill): rear addition (255 sq ft) and covered porch (120 sq ft), height increase to 14.67 ft
• PLMV2022027 – 1126 Dugan Road (Heinsoo): minor variance application
• Adoption of minutes from March 28, 2022 meeting
• Electronic meeting via Zoom; registration required by 10:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Minden Hills Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate and potentially approve the 2022 water and wastewater operating and capital budget, which includes a 2% water rate increase and a 5% wastewater rate increase, and to consider the 4th draft of the overall operating and capital budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation discussion.

• 2022 water and wastewater budget approved at $1,358,075 gross expenditure
• By-laws 22-31, 22-32, 22-33 to set sewage and water fees for Minden and Lutterworth
• Water rate increase 2%, wastewater rate increase 5%
• Capital projects: $225,000 for hydrant, watermain, and wastewater pipe repairs
• 4th draft budget proposes 5.5% levy increase, $9,719,485 total levy

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment to permit a sleeping cabin at 1544 Reynolds Road, along with several other planning and road items. The agenda includes awarding a $1.19 million contract for the Sedgwick Bridge replacement, approving water and wastewater budgets and rate by-laws, and other routine matters.

• Zoning by-law amendment PLZBA2021090 for sleeping cabin at 1544 Reynolds Road (Doiron/Scanlan)
• Award Sedgwick Bridge replacement tender to GMP Contracting for $1,185,270.89
• Approve 2022 water and wastewater budget of $1,358,075 and rate by-laws for Minden and Lutterworth
• Award cattle grate footings quotation to Four Brothers Construction for $34,465.00
• Approve accounts payable of $2,751,954.62

Events Advisory Committee

The Events Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming community events, including Canada Day, a family Halloween party, and the Santa Claus Parade. They will also review approvals from Council and plan the Arena Grand Opening. The meeting is primarily for discussion and making recommendations to Council.

• Canada Day event on July 1st
• Family Halloween Party (date TBD)
• Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 19th at 11 AM
• Arena Grand Opening discussion (date, time, ideas, next steps)
• Recommendations to Council

Regular Council

The Council will review the 2021 Septic Re-Inspection Program annual report and approve $1,585,408.70 in accounts payable. The meeting includes discussions on several land consent applications and the appointment of a new Risk Management Official.

• Approval of $1,585,408.70 in accounts payable
• WSP Septic Re-Inspection Program 2021 Annual Report presentation
• Consent applications for Hammerhead Holdings Limited, Colpitts & Ecclestone, and Fletcher
• Appointment of Jenna Stephens as Risk Management Official/Inspector
• Minden Rotary Club request to hold a Road Toll on September 3, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two deferred minor variance applications under the Planning Act. The first seeks to replace a cottage at 1052 Beverley Lane on Gull Lake with a larger dwelling and garage, requiring relief from water yard setback and ground floor area rules. The second involves a property at 1008 Kitty Cat Lane on Canning Lake. Staff recommend approval of the first application, subject to conditions.

• PLMV2021020 – Sanecki: replace 480 sq ft cottage with 1,261 sq ft dwelling at 1052 Beverley Lane, Gull Lake; water yard setback reduced from 53.8 ft to 40.35 ft
• PLMV2021020 – Sanecki: replace 395 sq ft garage with 480 sq ft garage, maintaining existing 19.7 ft water yard setback
• PLMV2020034 – Kovac: deferred application for property at 1008 Kitty Cat Lane, Canning Lake
• Public comments and reports included for both applications

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Minden Hills is deliberating on the third draft of its 2022 operating and capital budgets. This meeting includes discussions on budget reductions, reserve contributions, and specific departmental allocations for roads, landfill, and community services.

• Proposed 2022 municipal levy of $9,581,235, a 4.0% increase from the previous year
• Approval of a $5,000 cash donation to Haliburton Highlands Health Services
• Approval of a $2,000 grant to the Minden and District Horticultural Society
• Authorization to direct a $10,000 surplus from the Lochlin Leachate Repair project to Landfill Reserves
• By-law 22-24 to appoint a Director of Finance/Treasurer

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council is meeting to receive delegations on 2021 water regulatory reports and a draft climate change adaptation plan, approve accounts totaling $1,446,162.92, and consider several planning consent applications. The agenda also includes a closed session for property, personnel, land, litigation, and legal matters. Most items are routine approvals or information reports, with no major policy decisions expected in open session.

• Approve accounts totaling $1,446,162.92
• Approve $45,194.35 single-source contract to JSW Ltd. for Wessel Road cattle grate
• Approve $12,350.90 single-source contract to Tulloch Engineering for OSIM bridge inspections
• Receive OCWA delegation on 2021 regulatory reporting for Minden and Lutterworth Pines water systems
• Receive County of Haliburton climate change adaptation plan and provide comments

Public Meeting Minutes

Council held a public meeting to receive input on proposed changes to the Township's Fees and Charges By-law for Cemetery Services and Community Services, and on proposed Haliburton Highlands Water Trails fees and rates. Staff presented the proposed fee changes, including higher marker care and maintenance fees and room rental corrections. No members of the public asked questions or commented. The reports were referred for further discussion under General Government items 11.8.2 and 11.8.3; no fee changes were adopted at this meeting.

• Public meeting held on proposed Cemetery Services and Community Services fee changes; no adoption vote recorded
• Public meeting held on proposed Haliburton Highlands Water Trails fees and rates (3% increase); no adoption vote recorded
• No public questions or comments received
• Reports referred to General Government items 11.8.2 and 11.8.3 for further discussion
• Meeting adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

Public Meeting Minutes - 24 Feb 2022 - Fees and Charges

Minden Hills Council held a public meeting on February 24, 2022 to receive input on proposed changes to the Township's Fees and Charges By-law for Cemetery Services and Community Services, and on Haliburton Highlands Water Trails proposed fees and rates. Staff presented the proposed changes, including increases to cemetery marker care fees and room rental rates, and a 3 percent increase to water trails camping and canoe rental rates. No members of the public submitted questions or comments. The meeting was procedural only; no decisions were made, and the reports were referred for further discussion during budget deliberations and under later agenda items.

• No decisions made; public meeting held to receive input on proposed fee changes
• Cemetery marker care fees proposed to increase (e.g., flat markers 173 sq. inches or larger from $50 to $100)
• Room rental rates proposed to increase (Room 1 and Warm Viewing Area full rate from $232.00 to $360.50)
• Haliburton Highlands Water Trails fees proposed to increase by 3 percent
• No public questions or comments received
• Reports referred to budget deliberations and later agenda items

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will hold a public meeting and vote on proposed fee increases for cemetery services, community services programs and facilities, and Haliburton Highlands Water Trails. They will also consider several contracts, including a portable stage and spin bikes for the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena, and a forest fire management agreement with the MNRF.

• Proposed fee increases: cemetery marker care up to $400, recreation cancellation fee $10, lost fitness pass replacement $5
• Contract award: portable stage for $13,567 plus HST to Staging Canadell
• Contract award: two spin bikes for $9,905 plus HST to Johnson Health Technologies
• By-law to adopt Policy #130 on video recording and live streaming of meetings
• By-law to execute forest fire management agreement with MNRF

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

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Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee - 22 Feb 2022 - Cancelled

This meeting of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee, scheduled for February 22, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as a reopening update, recent minutes, committee member recruitment, and programming updates, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Re-opening update (discussion item)
• Additional committee members required (discussion item)
• Upcoming monthly programming update (discussion item)

Cemetery Board

The Minden Hills Cemetery Board is meeting virtually to discuss the 2022 budget and proposed regulatory changes to fees. No delegations are scheduled. The board will also consider recommendations to council.

• Review of 2022 Budget
• Review of Regulatory Changes to Fees

Regular Council

The Council will consider approving the Haliburton County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and a 7-member Detachment Board concept. Additionally, the meeting includes delegations regarding building permit and zoning applications for Bow Lake and Sumac Trail.

• Approval of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Endorsement of a 7-member Detachment Board concept
• Delegation regarding Bow Lake Building Permit/Zoning Amendment PLZBA2017058
• Delegation regarding Sumac Trail Zoning Amendment PLZBA2020074
• Approval of $571,210.62 in payments of accounts

Committee of Adjustment

The Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to hear three minor variance applications. The committee will also approve the agenda, adopt minutes from the previous meeting, and address any conflicts of interest.

• PLMV2021086 – Trethewey – 1534 Twelve Mile Lake Road, Part Lot 8, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Minden
• PLMV2021087 – Smith – 1065 Hendersons Road, Part Lot 11, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Lutterworth
• PLMV2021089 – Coneybeare – 1287 Duck Lake Road, Part Lot 13, Concession 6, Geographic Township of Minden

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will receive delegations on the Asset Management Plan for water/wastewater infrastructure and the 2021 Roads Needs Study, along with several reports and by-laws. The meeting includes approving $4,351,736.12 in accounts and entering closed session for legal, labour, and personnel matters.

• Delegation from Ontario Clean Water Agency on Asset Management Plan
• Delegation from Tatham Engineering on 2021 Roads Needs Study
• Approval of accounts totaling $4,351,736.12
• By-laws to stop up, close, and convey shore road allowances on Gull River, Twelve Mile Lake, Little Gull Lake, and Soyers Lake
• Award of hazardous waste event delivery tender to Buckham Transport

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will hear a delegation from the County of Haliburton to appoint a council representative to a new Community Climate Action Plan Advisory Group. They will also consider approving a $463,387.34 payment for a fire apparatus, receive reports on a downtown ice rink proposal and a working-from-home policy, and pass several by-laws including appointing a building inspector.

• Appointment of council representative to County of Haliburton Community Climate Action Plan Advisory Group
• Payment of $463,387.34 to Commercial Emergency Equipment Company for Rapid R7 fire apparatus
• Report on Downtown Ice Rink Proposal and direction to develop outdoor rink program
• By-law 22-002 to appoint Claudia Krause as Full Time Building Inspector/Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• By-law 22-004 to adopt Policy 125 Working at Home