Minden Hills public meetings in 2023

Special Meeting of Council

The Special Meeting of Council includes a scheduled closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. The meeting also includes the consideration of a confirming by-law for the proceedings of this session.

• Closed session discussion regarding legal opinion on litigation or potential litigation
• Consideration of Confirming By-law 23-135

Regular Council

Council will review the 2022 audit presentation and approve the township's annual financial statements. The meeting also includes decisions on various land applications, a fire master plan RFP award, and an updated emergency response plan.

• Approval of 2022 Financial Statements and transfer of surplus to Capital Projects reserve
• Approval of $3,929,964.03 in payments of accounts
• Awarding of Fire Master Plan RFP to Lomax Group
• Approval of $6,500.00 appraisal for donated painting 'Melting Pot'
• Review of several applications to purchase or close shore road allowances

Regular Council

Council will consider several departmental reports, including a $46,900 purchase for steel landfill cover plates. The agenda also includes approving an updated Emergency Response Plan and a public meeting for 2024 fees.

• Purchase of three steel landfill cover plates from Draper Industrial Contracting Ltd. for $46,900 plus HST
• Contract extension with Mid Ontario Disposal for blue box haulage and processing services
• Approval of the updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
• Public meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023, regarding 2024 comprehensive fees and charges
• Approval of accounts for payment totaling $1,786,094.72

Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee - 16 Nov 2023 - Cancelled

The meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions regarding committee member introductions, upcoming events, the Civicweb Portal, and Terms of Reference.

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several public works matters including blue box haulage and waste disposal site hours. They are also considering various community grant waivers, a fire master plan procurement, and updated municipal fees.

• Approval of $1,288,657.80 in payments of accounts
• Contract extension with Mid Ontario Disposal for blue box haulage
• Purchase of three custom sheds from Heritage Creations for approximately $30,000 plus HST
• Award of tender to Powell Fence Ltd. for waste disposal site fencing
• Request to waive a $307.68 property tax penalty for Ioan Curtean

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application to replace an existing dwelling with a new two-storey home at 1419 Claude Brown Road. The proposal includes requests to reduce highwater mark setbacks and increase building height.

• Minor variance for a new 2-storey dwelling and expanded deck at 1419 Claude Brown Road
• Proposed reduction of north and west highwater mark setbacks for the dwelling
• Proposed reduction of north, east, and west highwater mark setbacks for the deck
• Request to increase building height from 5.6 metres to 11 metres
• Application for increased ground floor area for both dwelling and deck

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several departmental reports, including proposals for mattress recycling and lumber reuse programs at the Scotch Line Landfill. The meeting also includes decisions on purchasing digital speed limit signs and awarding a corporate strategic plan contract.

• Approval of $678,445.66 in payments of accounts
• Purchase of two solar-powered digital speed limit signs from Kalitec for $10,315.00 plus HST
• Award of Corporate Strategic Plan RFP to StrategyCorp for $49,821.53 plus HST
• Implementation of Mattress Recycling and Lumber Reuse programs at Scotch Line Landfill
• Approval of $2,414.80 appraisal for books donated to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre

Regular Council

Council will review the 2024 budget process and consider several land use applications, including lot creations and shore road allowance sales. The meeting also includes a request for utility fee waivers and the implementation of a smoke alarm program.

• Approval of $1,726,869.95 in payments of accounts
• Implementation of the Smoke Alarms for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) Program for one year
• Request from John Gerber to waive utility fees for 9 Bobcaygeon Road
• Recommendation to approve County Official Plan amendment for residential units
• Review of several shore road allowance sales (Baxter, Chan & Yu, Farlinger, and Long)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a single detached dwelling on Scotch Line Road East. The proposal seeks to permit residential use within a Hazard Land zone and requests reductions for side yard requirements.

• Minor variance application PLMV2022072 for Part Lot 10, Concession A (Walter)
• Request to permit residential use in lands zoned Hazard Land (HZ)
• Request for reduced eastern interior side yard of 12.2 metres
• Request for reduced western interior side yard of 11.6 metres for dwelling and 8.5 metres for deck
• Minor variance application PLMV2023039 for 1027 Ketola Lane (Dalglish)

Regular Council

Minden Hills Council will discuss and vote on rezoning applications, including PLZBA2023028 from Turner. Other items include financial reports and by-law approvals.

• PLZBA2023028 - Zoning By-law Amendment for Turner property
• Award of RFP CTY-MM-2023-1 Corporate Strategic Plan to StrategyCorp for $49,821.53 plus HST
• Award of RFP PW 23-001 Asset Management Plan to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for $88,585.00 plus HST

Regular Council

The Council will review several planning applications, including rezoning for a tourist establishment and the sale of various shore road allowances. The meeting also includes the approval of $1,303,477.08 in payments and updates on departmental activities.

• Approval of $1,303,477.08 in accounts for payment
• Zoning By-law Amendment (PLZBA2022101) to permit a Tourist Establishment
• Sale of various shore road allowances (A. Haight, S. Haight, Ntazinda, and Albis)
• Payment of $1,500 Cash in-Lieu of Parkland for Gillespie lot creation
• Appointment of Adele Espina, Elizabeth McGowan, and David Rea to the Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet on August 28, 2023, to consider several minor variance applications. The items include requests for site plan and zoning relief for properties located on Twelve Mile Lake, Kashagawigamog Lake, Bob Lake, and Mountain Lake.

• PLMV2023026: Application for 1198 Pleasant Road at Twelve Mile Lake
• PLMV2023029: Application for 1024 Pilgrim Lane at Kashagawigamog Lake
• PLMV2023030: Application for 1299 Claude Brown Road at Bob Lake
• PLMV2023034: Minor variance application for 2262 Deep Bay Road
• PLMV2023035: Application for 1020 Petite Lane at Mountain Lake