North Frontenac public meetings in 2024

Joint Fire Committee Kaladar Barrie

The Joint Fire Committee Kaladar Barrie will meet on December 20, 2024, to adopt minutes, set 2025 meeting dates, and receive administrative reports from the Fire Chief on conference takeaways, fuel costs, radio issues, and tanker bids. The committee will also receive unaudited financial reports for January to November 2024. No delegations or public forum items are scheduled.

• Set 2025 meeting dates for the Joint Fire Committee
• Receive report on conference takeaways, including new cancer presumptive legislation and mental health programs for firefighters
• Receive report on fuel costs, comparing bulk fuel delivery vs. retail station costs
• Receive report on radio issues, noting the county repeater was moved to Northbrook Fire Hall, improving coverage but not eliminating dead zones
• Receive report on tanker bids, noting no proposals were received for a new tanker

Environmental Task Force

The Environmental Task Force is meeting to receive the November 26, 2024 minutes and discuss updates on its work plan, including battery storage, net metering, invasive species, septic inspection programs, lake carrying capacity, and short-term rentals. They will also review the 2024-2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, which was approved by Council in October 2024. No new business is listed.

• Discussion of potential 126 MW battery storage site in North Frontenac, possibly requiring land acquisition or Hydro One donation
• Update on Eurasian Water Milfoil meeting with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
• Review of voluntary Septic Re-inspection Program participation decline
• Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2028: 6% energy reduction target from 2023 baseline
• Solar panel income from Plevna Garage/Municipal Office: $4,741 in 2023

Economic Development Task Force

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December 13, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

Council will consider adopting the 2025 final budget, which includes a levy increase of $327,376 (4.55%). They will also receive updates on provincial funding for policing costs, discuss a potential partnership on a boat washing station to prevent invasive species, and consider several administrative items including speed limit reductions and a shore road allowance application.

• 2025 budget adoption with $327,376 levy increase (4.55%)
• Rescind Resolution #355-24 after receiving $147,480 provincial funding for policing costs
• Speed limit reductions proposed on Road 509 and Myers Cave Road
• Shore road allowance application for camp near Big Gull Lake (Clarendon)
• Waiver of penalty and interest on supplemental tax billings due to Canada Post strike

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force is meeting to discuss its 2025 work plan, including business support, tourism events, and affordable housing initiatives. They will also receive the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting and address business arising, such as Betty Hunter's retirement and the 2025 work plan details.

• 2025 Work Plan: business startups, tourism events (SummerFest July 19, 2025; WinterFest February 22, 2025), and housing options
• Housing: identify barriers to housing development and potential solutions, including public-private partnerships
• Business Dinner & Forum planned for Jan/Feb 2025
• National Tradesman Day Breakfast scheduled for September 2025
• Mural Project and North Frontenac Commercial Signage initiatives

Personnel and Audit Committee

The Personnel and Audit Committee will receive administrative reports on proposed 2025 meeting dates, a 10-year staff complement history, the 2024 revenue and expenditure variance as of December 4, and a fire department roster update. The meeting is largely informational, with no presentations, delegations, or closed session items.

• Proposed 2025 meeting dates: no fixed schedule, dates set at end of each meeting
• Staff complement: 31 full-time staff in 2024, up from 27 in 2014; $3.54 million payroll budget
• 2024 variance report as of December 4, 2024
• Fire department roster update dated November 29, 2024

Special Council - 29 Nov 2024 - 2025 Budget

This special council meeting focuses on the 2025 draft budget. Council will receive the Treasurer's budget overview and several administrative reports, then vote on specific budget items including funding for engineering at Clar Mill Community Hall, asbestos management, a community improvement plan, a summer student position, firefighter training wages, and re-opening the Ardoch Waste Site. The meeting concludes with a vote to approve the 2025 budget in principle.

• $4,000 for engineering for Clar Mill Community Hall washrooms
• $30,000 for Designated Substance Reviews (asbestos) in 2025
• $30,000 for Community Improvement Plan (CIP) funding in 2025
• Increase Recreation Maintenance Assistant to 32 hours per week
• $20,000/year for Economic and Community Development Summer Student

Environmental Task Force

The Environmental Task Force is meeting to review its 2025 work plan, which includes battery storage, net metering, invasive species, septic inspections, lake carrying capacity, and short-term rentals. They will also discuss the approved 2024-2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, which sets a 6% energy reduction target. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous meeting notes and a land acknowledgement.

• 2025 Work Plan update covering battery storage, net metering, invasive species, septic inspections, lake carrying capacity, and short-term rentals
• Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2028 (Resolution #338-24) with 6% energy reduction target
• Previous plan achieved 10% energy reduction and 20% GHG reduction from 2018 baseline
• Solar panel income from Plevna Garage/Municipal Office totaled $4,741 in 2023
• Notes from October 29, 2024 meeting to be received for information

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing three minor variance applications regarding building expansions and setbacks. The meeting also includes a discussion on the proposed 2025 meeting schedule.

• Minor variance for building expansion at 1095D Eastview Lane
• Minor variance for reduced setback from high water mark at 100 Hog Island
• Minor variance for oversized secondary dwelling unit at 7598 Road 509
• Review of deferred application for expansion at 1122 Shoepack Lane
• Approval of 2025 Committee meeting dates

Public Council - Zoning By-law Amendment

This public meeting is to receive comments on proposed administrative amendments to the Township's Zoning By-law #55-19. The changes include removing outdated definitions, clarifying dock and setback rules, and rezoning a property at 1970 Mountain Road from Rural to Mineral Aggregate Extraction to match an existing licence. Council will consider the amending by-law later today.

• Rezone 1970 Mountain Road from Rural (RU) to Mineral Aggregate Extraction (MXE)
• Remove Backyard Chicken definition and section, now regulated by By-law 68-22
• Clarify dock limit: one dock per lot only for residential properties
• Set minimum 9.1 m (30 ft) width for private lane easements
• Correct wording on separation distances for pits and quarries

Public Council - Amendments to Fees and Charges By-law

This public meeting is for residents to comment on proposed amendments to the Township's Fees and Charges By-law #63-23. Council will later consider the updated by-law, which includes new fees, credit card payment options, and a repeal of the old by-law. The changes stem from resolutions passed earlier in 2024.

• New $25 fee for commissioning documents
• Site plan agreement amendment fee set at $1,200
• Land cost fee for concession/lot/road applications: $0.55 per square foot
• Licence agreement application fee: $300; annual fee: $150
• Credit card payments to be accepted for various fees, including landfill tipping and hall rentals

November 22, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

North Frontenac Council is holding a regular meeting with a public meeting on the Fees and Charges By-law. Council will consider nine by-laws covering pound services, zoning amendments, fees and charges, a shore road allowance closure, an OPP 911 services agreement, appointment of an alternate emergency coordinator, a motorcycle association agreement, and waste by-law amendments. The agenda also includes updates on EV charging stations, a proposed land exchange, and a request for a speed limit review on Road 509.

• By-law #2024-68 to adopt a Fees and Charges By-law
• By-law #2024-67 to amend Zoning By-law #55-19
• By-law #2024-70 to sign agreement with OPP for 911 services
• By-law #2024-62 to sign pound services agreement with Kingston Humane Society
• Speed limit review request on Road 509 between Snow Road and Mississippi Station

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force discussed its 2025 work plan, including upcoming festivals, a business dinner, and housing barrier identification. They also adjusted meeting times and reviewed banner designs. The minutes will be received by Council on December 13, 2024.

• WinterFest set for February 22, 2025
• SummerFest planned for July 19, 2025
• Business Dinner & Forum sub-committee to meet before Christmas
• Housing barriers working group awaiting Segal Construction presentation to Council on November 22, 2025
• Youth Centre at Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne proposed for research

Environmental Task Force

The Environmental Task Force is meeting to review its approved Terms of Reference, the Council-approved Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP) 2024-2028, and to discuss a draft work plan. The meeting will also receive the September 24, 2024 meeting notes. This is a working session to guide the Task Force's activities.

• Review of Council Resolution #338-24 approving the ECDMP 2024-2028
• Discussion of draft Task Force Work Plan
• Energy reduction target of 6% by 2028 (from 2023 baseline)
• Previous plan achieved 10% energy and 20% GHG reduction (2019-2023)
• Solar panel income of $4,741 in 2023

October 25, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

North Frontenac Council is deciding on several administrative and financial items, including the sole-source purchase of a combination tandem plow truck for up to $415,000, proposed fee changes, and multiple road allowance closures and sales. Council will also consider agreements for pound services with the Kingston Humane Society and for use of township property with the County of Frontenac, and will hear an annual update from the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation.

• Sole-source purchase of a combination tandem plow truck, max budget $415,000
• Proposed fee changes: commissioning documents $25, site plan amendments $1,200, easement consents $250, road allowance land $0.55/sq ft, licence applications $300, annual licence fee $150
• Road allowance closures and sales: Radtke (Big Gull Lake) and Clayton (Mississagagon Lake)
• Agreement with Kingston Humane Society for pound services (By-law 2024-62)
• Agreement with County of Frontenac for K&P trail use of township property (By-law 2024-65)

Economic Development Task Force

The North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force is meeting to discuss and potentially approve its draft 2025 work plan and budget, which include funding requests for events like SummerFest and WinterFest. They will also review an updated terms of reference and receive updates on various initiatives, including a cancelled fall business bus tour and a mural project. The meeting is a regular working session, not a final decision-making body, as recommendations go to Council.

• Draft 2025 budget requests $10,000 for SummerFest (up from $6,000) and $3,000 for WinterFest
• Fall Business Bus Tour cancelled for 2024 due to low participation and bus costs
• Discussion on barriers to housing development, including accessory residential units
• Member recruitment deadline October 24 to fill vacancy left by Derrick Lancaster
• Updated Terms of Reference for 2023-2026 to be reviewed

October 4, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

Council will consider several road allowance closures and sales, a new by-law to regulate fence heights and types, and an amendment to the Emergency Management Program. The meeting also includes a presentation from Emergency Management Ontario and an update on the Ardoch Post Office application.

• By-law #2024-58 to regulate the height and type of fences
• By-law #2024-59 to close, stop up, and sell a Boundary Road Allowance (Withers and Bell)
• Reimbursement of $9,674.05 to property owners for Shore Road Allowance fees
• Application for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for emergency equipment
• Approval of the 2024-2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Personnel and Audit Committee

The Personnel and Audit Committee is meeting to receive information on the North Frontenac Fire Department roster, an employee/volunteer recognition policy amendment switching to gift cards, and the 2024 revenue and expenditure variance report. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Fire department roster update: 33 firefighters, with vacancies for Assistant Fire Chief and 3 pending applications
• Employee/Volunteer Recognition Policy: change from gift catalogue to gift cards for years-of-service awards (values $150-$450)
• 2024 variance report: building permit fees at 63% of budget, including $43,842 from South Frontenac for septic program
• Shore road allowance fees increased from $0.15 to $0.55 per square foot, causing revenue over budget
• Repairs over budget, including $4,090.04 for T17 Freightliner and $1,988.31 for T23-1 Mack Tandem

October 2, 2024 - EDTF Special Meeting re: Housing

The Economic Development Task Force is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposal from the County of Frontenac to update the Township's Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit additional residential units (ARUs). The proposed scope of work includes consulting with a hydrogeologist and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, preparing draft policies, and holding public meetings. The County has completed about 22 hours of work and will not bill the Township for work benefiting all townships.

• County of Frontenac proposal to update Official Plan and Zoning By-law for additional residential units
• Consultation with hydrogeologist to ensure adequate servicing and protect adjacent properties
• Consultation with Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
• Public meetings to collect resident feedback on draft policies and zoning provisions
• County completed approximately 22 hours of work at no cost to the Township

Environmental Task Force

The North Frontenac Environmental Task Force is meeting to review a draft Terms of Reference and proposed energy reduction projects. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the August 28 meeting and discussing new business. The meeting is a working session to refine these documents before they are presented to Council.

• Review of draft Terms of Reference for the Environmental Task Force
• Review of proposed energy reduction projects, including building upgrades, LED lighting, heat pumps, EV charging stations, and battery-powered tools
• Adoption of minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The North Frontenac Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two applications seeking permission to expand legal non-complying structures on lakefront properties. The committee will also adopt minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• File #A10/24: 1122 Shoepack Lane (Kashwakamak Lake) - proposed 320 sq ft bedroom/bathroom addition and 240 sq ft screened deck, reducing waterbody setback to 19.8 metres
• File #A11/24: 1077 Whalen Lane - request to expand legal non-complying structure
• Planning staff recommend deferring A10/24 until Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority comments are addressed

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force is meeting to discuss ongoing initiatives and plan for 2025. They will review the 2025 work plan and draft budget, which includes funding for events like SummerFest and WinterFest, a business bus tour, and a municipal campground business plan. The meeting also covers updates on housing barriers, a welcome package, and upcoming events.

• 2025 budget requests include $6,000 for SummerFest, $3,000 for WinterFest, $15,000 for CIP, and $50,000 for a Municipal Campground Business Plan
• Discussion on identifying barriers to housing development and potential solutions
• Fall Business Bus Tour held September 18, 2024
• Business Breakfast scheduled for October 3, 2024
• Mural Project unveiling on October 4, 2024

Joint Fire Committee Kaladar Barrie

The Joint Fire Committee Kaladar Barrie is meeting to receive updates from the fire chief, review financial reports, and discuss a complaint about portable radio coverage. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss the fire chief's 2024 performance evaluation and adopt minutes from a previous closed meeting.

• Receive fire chief's 'Quick Updates' report on summer calls, training, and officer promotions
• Receive treasurer's budgetary control and general ledger reports for Jan-Aug 2024
• Receive email from Bill Irving about lack of portable radio coverage outside certain range
• Closed session to discuss fire chief's performance evaluation for 2024
• Adopt minutes from June 7, 2024 meeting

September 12, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

North Frontenac Council's regular meeting on September 12, 2024, includes receiving reports and making decisions on several administrative and financial matters. Key items include a request from the LACGH Foundation for MRI machine support (deferred to 2025 budget), a proposal to purchase a 2-acre township property, grant applications for water systems and road projects, and advancing a tandem truck purchase. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption, meeting date approvals, and proclamations.

• Request to purchase 2-acre parcel next to 1212 Blackberry Lane (Tony Guida)
• Grant application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Plevna Ice Rink/Pickleball Courts (up to $121,994 from CCBF plus $3,000 from reserve)
• Resubmit Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund grant for Buckshot Lake Road project
• Apply to Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Funding Stream for Ardoch Road projects
• Advance tandem truck purchase from 2025 to 2024, cost increased from $380,000 to $415,000

Joint Council Meeting

The Township of North Frontenac and Township of Addington Highlands are holding a joint council meeting to discuss shared services and regional issues. Topics include waste management, mandatory septic inspections, road maintenance agreements, the Kaladar/Barrie Fire Department budget, by-law enforcement, doctor recruitment, affordable housing, and short-term accommodations. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no formal decisions listed except agenda approval and adjournment.

• Cloyne Waste Site shared service, Blue Box Program, hazardous waste, and Do Not Litter signs
• Mandatory septic inspections
• Roads maintenance agreements
• Kaladar/Barrie Fire Department budget and role within townships
• Doctor recruitment incentive program and North Frontenac Resolution #129-24 requesting provincial reimbursement

Environmental Task Force

The Environmental Task Force is holding its inaugural meeting to establish its procedural rules and draft a terms of reference for Council's consideration. The task force, created under the township's Strategic Plan 2024-2028, will provide recommendations on environmental policies and climate change action plans. This meeting focuses on organizational setup rather than substantive environmental decisions.

• Draft Terms of Reference for the Environmental Task Force
• Procedural By-law #26-23 Section 13 review
• Appointment of members: Councillor Roy Huetl (Chair), Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Councillor Fred Fowler, staff Darwyn Sproule and Tara Mieske
• Public members: Paul Asselin, Ange Defosse, Bruce Moore, Marlene Spruyt, Katie Surra, Mike Ward
• Task Force term: August 28, 2024 to November 15, 2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two minor variance applications to expand existing structures that do not currently meet setback requirements. The meeting includes public hearings for properties located at 1125 Rekrview Lane and along the Madawaska River.

• File #A08/24: Request to demolish a sunroom and add a 400 sq. ft. craft room and 432 sq. ft. screened area at 1125 Rekrview Lane
• File #A09/24: Request to expand a legal non-complying structure at Part of Lot 33, Concession 10, Madawaska River

August 22, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

North Frontenac Council is meeting to decide on several items, including signing a medical service agreement with a new physician, developing a seniors' wellness check program, and approving road work. They will also discuss updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for additional residential units, and receive a presentation from Emergency Management Ontario.

• By-law #2024-55 to sign Medical Service Agreement with Dr. Richard Weldon
• Resolution to develop a seniors' wellness check program for emergencies
• Proposal to update Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit additional residential units
• Application for Ontario Fire Protection Grant (est. $30,000) for equipment
• Approval of surface treating Head Road and pulverizing South Lavant Road

Economic Development Task Force

The North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force met to discuss ongoing projects and proposed items for the 2025 budget. They recommended Council include a $30,000 Community Improvement Plan top-up, $10,000 for SummerFest, and part-time staff for economic/community development. The Fall Business Bus Tour was cancelled due to low participation, and the group continues work on housing barriers and other events.

• Recommended $30,000 Community Improvement Plan 2025 top-up
• Recommended $10,000 for SummerFest 2025 (July 19, 2025)
• Recommended part-time staff for Economic/Community Development
• Fall Business Bus Tour (Sept 18, 2024) cancelled due to low participation
• Housing barriers working group to continue with County planners

July 25, 2024 - Regular Council Agenda

North Frontenac Council's July 25, 2024 regular meeting includes receiving a delegation on the Ardoch Post Office closure, approving emergency culvert replacements on Roads 506 and 509 funded from reserves, and considering a new credit card payment option for various fees. Council will also vote on by-laws to close and sell shore road allowances and sign a land use permit for the Kashwakamak Waste Site monitoring wells.

• Delegation from Anders Carson on Ardoch Post Office closure
• Emergency culvert replacements: Road 509 (~$30,000) and Road 506 ($35,000), total $65,000 from Infrastructure Sustainability Reserve
• Credit card payment option for fees (building, planning, fire, etc.) with processing fees paid by user or township depending on schedule
• By-law #2024-52 to close and sell shore road allowances (Big Gull Lake, Marble Lake)
• By-law #2024-53 to sign Land Use Permit with MNRF for Kashwakamak Waste Site monitoring wells; initial fee $2,066.82 from Operating Contingency Reserve

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a deferred consent application and minor variance for Ben and Greg Thompson at Big Gull Lake, which were postponed in June for further review. It will also consider a minor variance for a reduced accessory structure setback at 1076 Goudge Drive. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and information items about OACA conferences.

• Deferred severance File #B08/24 and minor variance File #A04/24 for Ben and Greg Thompson, Thompson Road, Big Gull Lake
• Minor variance File #A07/24 for reduced accessory structure setback from high water mark at 1076 Goudge Drive, Palmerston
• Adoption of June 24, 2024 minutes
• Information item on 2024 OACA Conference and upcoming OACA events

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force is meeting to review prior minutes and discuss ongoing initiatives, including identifying housing development barriers, planning a fall business bus tour, and updating welcome packages. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items carried over from the June 17 meeting.

• Housing development barriers working group update
• Fall Business Bus Tour planning
• Welcome Package content list
• Business Breakfast (Oct) planning
• SummerFest and WinterFest updates