North Frontenac public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 18, 2023 - Economic Development Task Force
The task force is reviewing feasibility reports for a municipal campground and a self-funded information kiosk project. Members also discussed updates for the 2024 Summer Fest and business profile completions.
- Feasibility research for a Municipal Campground
- Project plan for standardized Information Sign Boards
- $6,000 approved for the 2024 Summer Fest from the Economic Development Reserve Fund
- Proposed information kiosk costs between $5,000 and $10,000 per unit
- Business Profile updates by Paul Thiel
Committee of Adjustment Agenda
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a minor variance application for a property in the Geographic Township of Barrie. The applicant seeks relief to install a filter media septic system approximately 16 metres from the high water mark of Lower Mazinaw Lake, rather than the required 30 metres.
- Minor Variance Application #A14/23: Septic system setback at 10960 Mazinaw Lake
December 15, 2023 - Regular Council Agenda
Council is reviewing several administrative reports, including a request for physician recruitment funding and support for regional tourism and traffic safety. The meeting also includes discussions on road allowance closures, waste disposal by-law updates, and the appointment of a Deputy Mayor.
- Approval of $15,000 per year for five years as a physician incentive for Lakelands Family Health Team
- Request for support for traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 7
- Support for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Tourism Project
- Denial of a road allowance closure application in the geographic Township of Barrie
- Proposed amendments to the Waste Disposal By-law (#60-17) and Re-Use Centre By-law (#52-17)
December 15, 2023 - Council Agenda (Public)
Council will consider a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law regarding Crownland Stewardship Program camping fees. This follows a previous decision to approve in principle a fee increase for campsites.
- Proposed increase of campsite per night fee from $22.50 to $25.00 plus a $3.00 administrative fee
- Proposed fee changes to become effective January 1, 2024
- Amendment to Fees and Charges By-law #63-23