{ "city": "North Frontenac", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/northfrontenac/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67907/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2024%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=97CF2CA7DAC14BC6BE06381ED7E19D65", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=372" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": "Task Force reviews short-term rental and septic inspection work plans", "summary": "The Environmental Task Force will review updates on its work plan, including short-term rentals, septic inspections, net metering, and invasive species. 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No new business is listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67929/Environmental%20Task%20Force%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=576B9F3A835A4B118AFB5DA3ACA9C241", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=348" }, { "date": "2026-09-09", "body": "Housing Advisory Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=315" }, { "date": "2026-09-11", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=331" }, { "date": "2026-09-15", "body": "Personnel and Audit Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=379" }, { "date": 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"agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=332" }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "body": "Housing Advisory Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=316" }, { "date": "2026-10-19", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=362" }, { "date": "2026-10-23", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=333" }, { "date": "2026-10-27", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=350" }, { "date": "2026-10-30", "body": "Joint Fire Committee Kaladar Barrie", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=386" }, { "date": "2026-11-02", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=374" }, { "date": "2026-11-16", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=363" }, { "date": "2026-11-24", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=351" }, { "date": "2026-11-30", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=375" }, { "date": "2026-12-14", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=376" }, { "date": "2026-12-21", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=364" }, { "date": "2026-12-22", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=352" }, { "date": "2027-09-15", "body": "Personnel and Audit Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=381" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": "EDTF proposes removing SummerFest, WinterFest, Mural Project from work plan", "summary": "The Economic Development Task Force is reviewing its 2026 work plan and recommending that several established initiatives be removed from its oversight, including SummerFest, WinterFest, the Mural Project, the National Tradesperson Day Breakfast, and the completed Community Improvement Plan. The task force proposes reassigning these programs to the Manager of Community Development and redirecting its efforts toward new economic development initiatives for 2027. The agenda also includes approval of the July 20, 2026 meeting notes and a draft work plan update.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67836/Economic%20Development%20Task%20Force%20-%2017%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D5A6AAC8156F416288B5CC26BC3AAF34", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=360" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider K&P Trail road allowances and multiple closures", "summary": "North Frontenac Council is meeting to receive updates and make decisions on several items, including approving road allowances for the K&P Trail development, considering a by-law to amend the final tax rate, and deciding on short-term rental licensing. The agenda also includes multiple road allowance closures and sales, grant applications for fire protection, and a communications strategy regarding the ALTO project.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67732/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=6B8724406E704A779D75355C7C2A1D23", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=418" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=337" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Housing Advisory Task Force", "headline": "North Frontenac HATF to discuss Housing EXPO and resident attraction strategy", "summary": "The Housing Advisory Task Force is meeting to discuss two proposals: a one-day Housing EXPO to connect residents with builders and housing information, and a draft Resident Attraction & Community Growth Strategy. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous meeting notes and disclosures of interest.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67744/Housing%20Advisory%20Task%20Force%20-%2012%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5F72EC562C204FD29069BE69BD2B9100", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=314" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=419" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide amended request to enlarge legal non‑complying structure on Helen Lane", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: an amended request to enlarge a legal non-conforming structure at 1198A Helen Lane, a minor variance to reduce the sideyard setback for an accessory building at 1043 Lake Road, and a request to expand a non-complying deck at 1105A North Pinnacle Point Lane. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 22 meeting and conduct other business.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67316/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=E4208DD90DAA471D8112AA67802F5084", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=371" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": "Task Force reviews work plan for business startups, tourism and youth entrepreneurship", "summary": "The Economic Development Task Force will review the June 15 minutes and discuss its work plan, which includes initiatives to increase business startups, tourism events such as SummerFest and ATV trail promotion, and youth entrepreneurship programs. Updates on welcome packages, business profiles, and the Community Improvement Plan are presented. The group also considers creating a youth entrepreneurship brochure.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/67206/Economic%20Development%20Task%20Force%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=CDC9FCDC6997442AA676A4917728EDEA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=359" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=411" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Housing Advisory Task Force", "headline": "Task force reviews $2.95M proposal for 6 affordable rental homes", "summary": "The Housing Advisory Task Force will review a detailed costing proposal for six affordable rental homes totaling $2.955M, with monthly rents set at $1,350 per unit. The task force will also discuss alternative approaches to building housing and a concept for a one-day Housing EXPO to educate residents and connect them with builders, suppliers, and municipal staff.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66993/Housing%20Advisory%20Task%20Force%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FE3E21FAB9514D67808F67F0B680F33D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=313" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": "Task force to discuss ALTO high-speed rail and net metering", "summary": "The Environmental Task Force will receive updates on work plan items including short-term rentals, septic inspections, net metering, invasive species, and community engagement. They will discuss the ALTO High Speed Rail project, identified as the township's largest environmental threat, and a council referral to explore solar panels and battery storage for EV chargers.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66613/Environmental%20Task%20Force%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=53C8C464585E468784162DCE783C60DF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=346" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Personnel and Audit Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews 2025 audit results and financial statements", "summary": "The committee will review the 2025 Audit Findings Report and draft consolidated financial statements presented by KPMG. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on the fire department roster and a 2026 revenue and expenditure variance report.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66751/Personnel%20and%20Audit%20Committee%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B9AC5BA1EF694C988E4351F8D981AE4F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=416" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Three minor variance applications and a lot severance proposal on agenda", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three minor variance applications: for an oversized gazebo and boathouse at 1303A Heron Way, and for enlarging legal non-conforming structures at 1056A Kerr Lane and 1198A Helen Lane. They will also discuss a consent application to create three new water access lots and a mainland parking area (Files B02/24-B05/24) following a previous request for additional information. The meeting includes a report on the 2026 OACA conference.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66484/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0ECE20EA8EF947E1A115FB565B6C1B3B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=370" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": "Frontenac Business Services presents youth entrepreneurship and support programs", "summary": "The Economic Development Task Force will hear a presentation from Frontenac Business Services on programs to support local businesses and youth entrepreneurship. They will also review notes from previous meetings, including a youth entrepreneurship initiative proposed by Councillor Hage, and discuss upcoming events like SummerFest and the bi-annual business owner workshop. The group will update on work plan items such as ATV trail promotion and the Community Improvement Plan amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66317/Economic%20Development%20Task%20Force%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C121C969CD15457D9FC7BD6616884E11", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=358" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "North Frontenac Committee of Adjustment meets for closed training session", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will convene for a procedural meeting focused on internal training and education, with no public applications or decisions scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66250/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=98D97F5E64FC413B845BDF3CFBE22384", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=413" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Joint Fire Committee Kaladar Barrie", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66124/Joint%20Fire%20Committee%20Kaladar%20Barrie%20-%2012%20Jun%2020.pdf?handle=898F4BE4FCF44ED5B4ABE83849CCEDD9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=384" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Parent council asks council to support rural school facing staffing cuts", "summary": "Council hears a presentation from Clarendon Central Public School Parent Council requesting support as enrollment drops and staffing is cut. Council also considers backing a provincial review of property assessment apportionment and a new bill enabling administrative penalties for zoning violations. Other business includes approving extra hours for the assistant fire chief and introducing a new site plan control by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66139/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=134FDB3898A1427FA0DBCCA86313D0AC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=335" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Public Council", "headline": "Council to consider housekeeping zoning by-law amendments", "summary": "The Township of North Frontenac Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on proposed housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The amendments include correcting definitions, removing redundant provisions, and clarifying rules for non-complying structures. Council will direct staff to make revisions and bring a final by-law to a future meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/66130/Public%20Council%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=DCE12A1FA4874E44A42B28ADC8FB841C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=412" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Housing Advisory Task Force", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=312" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Personnel and Audit Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=380" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on two minor variance applications for dwelling expansions", "summary": "The North Frontenac Committee of Adjustment will hear two applications to enlarge legal non-complying dwellings at 1081 Jones Lane and 1131A Lakeside Lane. They will also discuss proposed draft motions regarding deferred applications and have a Q&A with the Chief Building Official.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/65605/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2760043D8F1C4C38AD9610FA7F2DE2DE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=369" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council decides on 2026 community grant applications", "summary": "Council is deciding on over a dozen community grant applications for local groups, including requests for air conditioners, kitchen equipment, and event supplies. They will also consider approving shore road allowance closures, vesting failed tax sale properties, and appointing a compliance audit committee for the 2026 municipal election.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/65550/Regular%20Council%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=5EEA97662A784ABDAE3C66763E5175C0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=334" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Economic Development Task Force", "headline": "Task force to discuss youth entrepreneurship incentives and work plan", "summary": "The Economic Development Task Force will review a report on youth entrepreneurship initiatives, including startup grants up to $500, low-interest loans, and property tax abatement. They will also discuss progress on the work plan items such as business workshops, tourism events (SummerFest, WinterFest), and ATV trail promotion.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/65560/Economic%20Development%20Task%20Force%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2D5104B475434BC3862313027A518347", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=357" }, { "date": "2026-05-01", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to adopt new Community Improvement Plan", "summary": "North Frontenac Council is meeting to adopt a new Community Improvement Plan via by-law. The body will also consider a physician recruitment incentive and a land use permit for local parklands.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/65152/Regular%20Council%20-%2001%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9066A7FDD2F94A67A645E2FE2D6CF26B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=330" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Environmental Task Force", "headline": "Environmental Task Force discusses work plan updates on key issues", "summary": "The Environmental Task Force will review and discuss progress on its work plan, including short-term rental regulations, septic inspection programs, net metering options, invasive species surveys, and community engagement strategies. Previous meeting minutes will be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/64921/Environmental%20Task%20Force%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E261881B68B54129869F1081C258E427", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=344" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review lot creation and building variances", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider applications for the creation of new lots and requests for minor variances regarding building setbacks and structure expansions. The meeting includes a presentation from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.", "agenda_url": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/document/65095/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=54622223A22E4048A1C76FA26FB6D12B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://northfrontenac.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=368" } ] }