North Stormont public meetings in 2022
37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township is holding a public meeting to discuss two zoning by-law amendment applications. The proposals involve changing zoning for properties in the Village of Finch and Avonmore to allow for specific residential developments.
- Zoning amendment Z-2022-11 (Mills) for Lot 40, George Street, Village of Finch to allow a semi-detached dwelling
- Zoning amendment Z-2022-12 (Amsing) for Sidney Street, Avonmore to create two new residential lots
- Proposed rezoning of George Street lot from Residential First Density to Residential Second Density
- Proposed rezoning of Sidney Street land to include a Holding Zone (R1-19-H)
Regular Meeting
The Council will review a regional waste management action plan and consider several municipal by-laws. Items include zoning amendments, appointments for the Deputy Clerk and various committees, and a contract for crushed rock.
- Awarding of crushed rock tender to A.L.Blair Construction Ltd for $507,510.00
- Zoning amendments for Residential First and Second Density zones
- Appointment of Lea Anne Munro as Deputy Clerk
- Approval of a snow plow purchase for municipal parking lots
- Agreement with Moose Creek Precast Inc. for sewage lagoon disposal
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is holding a special meeting to adopt the agenda and ratify Council's actions from a prior meeting. The agenda also includes a provision for a closed session to discuss personal matters, land acquisitions, or confidential information.
- Ratification of By-Law No. 89-2022 regarding Council actions from December 5, 2022
Orientation
This meeting is a council orientation session designed to provide information on municipal roles, powers, and procedures. The agenda consists of various departmental presentations and educational topics rather than legislative decisions.
- Presentation by Ault & Ault
- OCWA presentation
- Departmental orientations: Administration, Building, Finance, MLEO & Fire, Planning, Arena, Public Works
- Verbal presentation on Municipal drains
- Ratification of By-Law No. 88-2022
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to consider a minor variance application for G & E Reno Construction Inc. The committee decided to grant relief from zoning requirements to allow a new single detached dwelling to be built with a 5.94 metre front yard setback instead of the required 6.0 metres.
- Variance for 58 Richer Street, Crysler to reduce front yard setback from 6.0 m to 5.94 m
- Approval of October 20, 2022, Committee of Adjustment minutes
- Planning report A-2022-09 regarding G&E Reno Construction Inc.
Regular Meeting
The North Stormont Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony and discuss several public works items. Key discussions include a road reconstruction proposal by GFL, a septic waste disposal agreement with Moose Creek Precast, and seasonal road closures.
- Proposal for GFL to reconstruct Seguin Road and exempt it from half load restrictions
- Proposed agreement for Moose Creek Precast to dump septic waste at the Crysler lagoon
- Report on winter road closures for snow clearing from November 15 to April 15
- Swearing-in ceremony for Council members
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Avonmore Berry Farm Inc. at 16615 Fourth Road. The decision allows an existing residence to be converted into a bunk house for seasonal farm workers, even though it is not accessory to a main dwelling. This change complies with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
- Variance A-2022-08: Permit a bunk house accessory to an operating farm without a main dwelling
- Property location: 16615 Fourth Rd, Avonmore (West Part of Lot 25, Concession 4)
- Applicant: Avonmore Berry Farm Inc.
Regular Meeting
The North Stormont Council will review monthly reports from various departments including Finance, Fire, and Public Works. The meeting will also include a final update on monetary compensation for road remediation under a Road Use and Right of Way Agreement.
- Road remediation compensation update
- Monthly staff reports (Arena, CAO, Finance, Fire, By-Law, Building, Public Works)
- Correspondence regarding Minister Clark - Development Approvals
- South Nation Conservation correspondence
- Ratification of By-Law No. 86-2022
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont will hold a regular meeting to consider a $16,100 tile drainage loan for landowners Scott and Brenda Prosser. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding audit reports and township financial management.
- Tile Drain Loan Application for Scott and Brenda Prosser ($16,100.00)
- Delegation by David MacDonald regarding external audit reports (2017-2021)
- Correspondence regarding South Bruce Peninsula firefighter certification and physician shortages
- Ratification of By-Law No. 85-2022
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont will hear a delegation from Nicole Lacas regarding a proposal to implement a clear cutting by-law. The request suggests creating a permit process to regulate deforestation and support the existing Tree Canopy By-law.
- Delegation: Nicole Lacas - Clear Cutting By-law Proposal
- Review of monthly staff reports for Arena, CAO, Finance, Fire, By-Law Enforcement, Building, and Public Works
- Ratification of By-Law No. 84-2022
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is considering a zoning amendment for a vacant 946.5 m2 lot in Crysler. The proposal seeks to allow the construction of two semi-detached dwellings by providing special exceptions for setbacks and lot coverage. A holding symbol will remain on the property until sanitary sewer services are secured.
- Zoning Amendment Z-2022-10 (G & E Reno Construction Inc.)
- Proposed change from R2-h to R2-24-h Zone
- Subject property: Champagne St. W, Crysler (PIN: 601060541)
- Requirement for a holding symbol until municipal water and sanitary sewer agreements are in place
Regular Meeting
The Council will receive the 2021 external financial audit presentation from Welch LLP. The meeting includes discussions on a zoning by-law update, a telecommunication tower proposal, and several municipal by-laws.
- Presentation of 2021 external financial audit by Ken Fraser of Welch LLP
- By-law 81-2022 to authorize $325,000.00 borrowing for a waste management vehicle
- By-law 82-2022 to change zoning from R2-h to R2-24-h
- By-law 80-2022 regarding a Canine Control Agreement
- Xplornet Communications Inc. telecommunication tower proposal at 17282 County Rd. 15
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets July 26, 2022 to consider a range of items, including a Xplornet presentation on a proposed 50-metre telecommunications tower at 17282 County Rd. 15 in Moose Creek. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including a zoning amendment at 4 Pleasant Street, a revised Human Resources Policy, a new Accessibility Plan, and appointments to a joint compliance audit committee. Council will receive an Integrity Commissioner report on a complaint against Councillor Roxane Villeneuve and monthly staff reports.
- Xplornet delegation on a proposed 50m tower at 17282 County Rd. 15, Moose Creek; written public comments accepted until August 1, 2022
- By-Law 77-2022: zoning amendment at 4 Pleasant Street to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 08-2014
- By-Law 75-2022: repeal By-Law 12-2020 and approve revised Human Resources Policy
- By-Law 78-2022: repeal By-Law 05-2018 and approve North Stormont Accessibility Plan
- Integrity Commissioner report dated June 27, 2022 on complaint against Councillor Roxane Villeneuve, to be received and posted publicly
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is holding a public meeting on a zoning amendment application (Z-2022-09, Provost) for 4 Pleasant St. in Crysler. Staff recommend Council approve By-law No. 77-2022 to change the property from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Third Density (R3), which would recognize an existing three-unit dwelling. The property is currently listed for sale, and staff say the bank raised zoning concerns with potential purchasers seeking a mortgage. As of July 19, 2022, no agency or public submissions had been received.
- By-law No. 77-2022 would rezone 4 Pleasant St., Crysler (Lot 5, Plan 338) from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Third Density (R3)
- Property is about 0.5 acres with an existing three-unit dwelling, used as a triplex since 2011
- Staff report cites bank concerns over zoning affecting purchasers' mortgages
- A building permit application has been received to formally recognize the additional dwelling units
- Staff note no agency or public submissions received as of July 19, 2022
Committee of Adjustment
The Township of North Stormont Committee of Adjustment meets on July 21, 2022 to consider application A-2022-07 from Bretzler Farms Ltd. The committee will decide whether to grant permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act to allow a larger single-detached dwelling at 1664 Benoit Road, similar to the existing legal non-conforming mobile home use. The agenda also includes routine items: opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, disclosing pecuniary interests, approving the June 14, 2022 minutes, receiving the planner's report, and a public question period.
- Decision on application A-2022-07 (Bretzler Farms Ltd.) for a single-detached dwelling at 1664 Benoit Road, replacing an existing mobile home
- Planning report A-2022-07 (Bretzler Farms Ltd.) to be received from the Municipal Planner
- Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting
- Public question period reserved for members of the public
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest form on the agenda
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont holds a special meeting on June 29, 2022 to consider long-term financing applications to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for three capital projects, and to pass borrowing by-laws. Council will also consider a zoning amendment for 2317 County Road 12 (Minijet Inc.) and the 2022 Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan. The agenda includes procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and a confirming by-law.
- Borrowing by-law 68-2022 for a waste management vehicle, $325,000 over five years
- Borrowing by-law 69-2022 for Crysler Fire Hall and Moose Creek Recreation Hall, $2,550,000 over twenty years
- Zoning amendment by-law 73-2022 for 2317 County Road 12, Berwick (Minijet Inc.) to permit boat manufacturing and storage
- 2022 Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan for Council approval
- Confirming by-law 74-2022 to ratify Council actions
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council is holding a public meeting on a zoning amendment application (Z-2022-07, Provost) for 1636 County Road 12 in Crysler. Staff recommend approving By-law No. 70-2022 to change the property from Rural (RU) Special Exception 27 (RU-27) to Rural (RU) Special Exception 26 (RU-26), which would allow the owner to expand Raymond Provost Cartage Company Ltd. onto the roughly 1-acre lot and relocate the existing dwelling. The meeting includes a public question and comment period; the agenda notes that as of June 16, 2022 no agency or public submissions had been received. The agenda itself is largely procedural, with the substantive item being the planning report and recommendation.
- Zoning amendment application Z-2022-07 (Provost) for 1636 County Road 12, Crysler
- Proposed By-law No. 70-2022 would rezone the property from RU-27 to RU-26
- RU-26 would permit uses including contractor's yard and shop, equipment sales and rental, machine shop, motor vehicle repair and inspection garage, and mini-warehouse and public storage
- Owner intends to expand Raymond Provost Cartage Company Ltd. and relocate the existing single detached dwelling
- Staff report states no agency or public submissions received as of June 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets June 21, 2022 to adopt its agenda and minutes, receive staff reports, and pass a large batch of by-laws. Most by-laws (41-2022 through 67-2022) authorize levying amounts paid for maintenance on named municipal drains. Council will also consider a zoning amendment for 1636 County Road 12 and a by-law designating the municipality as a Site Plan Control Area.
- By-Law 70-2022: zoning amendment for 1636 County Road 12, amending comprehensive zoning By-law 08-2014
- By-Law 71-2022: repeal By-laws 066-01 and 067-01 and designate North Stormont as a Site Plan Control Area
- By-Laws 41-2022 to 67-2022: authorize levying amounts paid for maintenance on numerous named municipal drains (e.g., Cumming, Furney, Upper Moose Creek, Dixon Creek, Monkland)
- CAO report on implementation of the Township Vaccine Policy, to determine continuation and/or revocation
- CAO and drainage superintendent recommendation to appoint an independent drain engineer for County Road 22 via SDG Counties procurement
Committee of Adjustment
The Township of North Stormont Committee of Adjustment meets June 14, 2022 at 8:30 AM to receive three planning reports and decide three minor variance applications. The requests involve a rail-line setback reduction on Nevada Street in Moose Creek, a smaller minimum floor area for a dwelling on Sybrenson Farms, and an outdoor furnace on a vacant residential lot. The agenda also includes adoption of April 22, 2022 minutes and public question periods.
- A-2022-04 (Montour): reduce rail-line setback for a new dwelling on Nevada Street, Moose Creek from 30 m to 20 m
- A-2022-05 (Sybrenson Farms): reduce minimum floor area for a single detached dwelling in an Agricultural Zone from 75.0 m2 to 53.0 m2
- A-2022-06 (Sloan): allow an outdoor furnace on a vacant lot in a Residential First Density (R1) Zone
- Planning reports A-2022-04, A-2022-05 and A-2022-06 from the Municipal Planner are to be received
- Adoption of the Committee of Adjustment minutes from April 22, 2022
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont council meets June 7, 2022, to consider a bylaw amending the 2022 Fees & Charges schedule, receive a water and sewage reserve study update for Crysler, Finch and Moose Creek, and receive the 2022 Annual Development Allocation Report. Council will also hear a delegation from Amy Saunders on school closure, receive monthly staff reports, and review correspondence including a South Nation Conservation storm cleanup memo. A confirming bylaw to ratify the meeting's actions is also on the agenda.
- By-Law No. 39-2022 to amend By-Law No. 42-2019 (Fees & Charges) — first, second and third reading
- Delegation: Amy Saunders — School Closure
- Water & Sewage Reserve Study Update by R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for Crysler, Finch and Moose Creek
- 2022 Annual Development Allocation Report for Finch, Crysler and Moose Creek water & wastewater systems
- Correspondence: SNC Memo Storm Clean Up, Maison Interlude House, and resolutions from Shuniah and Cambridge
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is holding a public meeting on three zoning amendment applications. Two would allow two-storey duplexes on vacant lots at 35 and 43 Church Street in Moose Creek, and one would rezone 3465 Amelia St. in Monkland from residential to rural industrial for a storage warehouse. Council is being asked to receive planning reports and approve the amendments; no public comments had been received at the time of publication.
- Zoning amendment Z-2022-05 for a duplex at 35 Church Street, Moose Creek (Lot 101, Plan 66)
- Zoning amendment Z-2022-06 for a duplex at 43 Church Street, Moose Creek (Lot 106, Plan 66)
- Zoning amendment Z-2022-04 for Jamieson Campbell to rezone 3465 Amelia St., Monkland from Residential First Density (R1) to Rural Industrial – Special Exception 1 (MR-1) for a storage warehouse
- Public meeting notice mailed to landowners within 120 metres; no comments received at time of publication
- Water/wastewater allocation permits issued for the Church Street properties under By-law No. 10-2021
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont council meets May 17, 2022 to consider three zoning amendment by-laws, a new 'Right to Disconnect' staff policy, and a proclamation of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Council will also receive a presentation from South Nation Conservation and Raisin Region Conservation Authority on their programs and services inventory, and receive correspondence including a labour strike bulletin and a safe septic re-inspection update.
- By-Law No. 35-2022: zoning amendment for 35 Church Street, Moose Creek (Villeneuve)
- By-Law No. 36-2022: zoning amendment for 43 Church Street, Moose Creek (Villeneuve)
- By-Law No. 37-2022: zoning amendment for Jamieson Campbell, Monkland
- Right to Disconnect Policy to be approved as presented by the CAO
- Proclamation of May 17 as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council is holding a special meeting on May 10, 2022 to consider two zoning by-law amendments. By-Law 28-2022 would rezone land on County Road 43 west of Finch to allow a single detached dwelling and accessory automobile sales in an industrial zone. By-Law 30-2022 would rezone a former church at 17372 County Road 43 in Monkland to permit a mini-warehouse and public storage use, including outdoor recreational vehicle storage. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, and a closed session.
- By-Law 28-2022: Zoning amendment (Oweis) for Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, County Road 43 west of Finch — would permit a single detached dwelling and accessory automobile sales in the Industrial (M) zone
- By-Law 30-2022: Zoning amendment (MacDonell) for 17372 County Road 43, Monkland — would permit conversion of the existing church to a mini-warehouse and public storage building with accessory RV storage
- Both by-laws are listed for first, second and third reading, passage, signing and sealing at the May 10, 2022 meeting
- A closed session is listed on the agenda with no details provided
- Public Zoom webinar access is provided for the meeting
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont held a public meeting on May 10, 2022 to take public questions on three planning applications. Council was asked to receive planning reports on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Minijet at 2317 County Road 12 in Berwick, and on zoning amendments Z-2022-02 (MacDonell) and Z-2022-03 (Oweis). The Minijet proposal would add 3.8 acres from Huybregts Farm to the existing 0.6-hectare property and allow a new 4,800-square-foot workshop for the boat-manufacturing business. Decisions on the Official Plan Amendment rest with the United Counties of SD&G, and the zoning amendment would follow.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 10 for Minijet light industrial use at 2317 County Road 12, Berwick (Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Geographic Finch)
- Proposed 3.8-acre lot addition from Huybregts Farm, enlarging the Minijet property from 0.6 hectares to 2.16 hectares (about 5.3 acres)
- Proposed new 4,800-square-foot workshop; existing shed is 1,000 sq ft and workshop is 2,240 sq ft
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-02 (MacDonell) and Z-2022-03 (Oweis) planning reports received
- Public questions and comments period on the applications
Regular Meeting
North Stormont council meets May 3, 2022 to receive a Stormont County housing report from the SDG United Way, hear a search-and-rescue presentation, and pass several by-laws. Council will also receive monthly staff reports and consider a pay-grid change for the Deputy Treasurer. Several items are procedural, including adopting the agenda and confirming minutes.
- By-Law No. 26-2022 to appoint Craig Calder as Interim Treasurer
- By-Law No. 27-2022 and 32-2022 to dedicate road widening in Roxborough (Con 1 and Con 4)
- By-Law No. 29-2022 to amend By-Law No. 70-2016 (Fire Committee)
- By-Law No. 33-2022 to authorize a Mutual Aid Agreement with SDG
- Presentation on the 2022 Stormont County Housing Report by SDG United Way
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets April 22, 2022, to consider three minor variance applications. Two involve reducing Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) setbacks for agricultural facilities: a new manure storage facility on Stryde Farms Inc. land near Maxville, and a new residential lot near an existing barn on Sandringham Road. The third would allow retail, automotive repair, vehicle inspection, and clinic uses in an existing building at 6 Queen Street, Crysler, similar to a former car wash. The committee will also receive planning reports and hear from the public.
- A-2022-01 (Stryde Farms Inc): reduce MDS II setback between new manure storage facility and neighbouring dwelling from 332 metres to 219 metres at 17645 County Road 22, Maxville
- A-2022-02 (Lafleur): reduce MDS I setback between new residential lot and existing unoccupied livestock barn from 253 metres to 195 metres at 17758 Sandringham Road, Moose Creek
- A-2022-03 (Bazzana): permit retail store, automotive repair garage, motor vehicle inspection garage, and clinic uses at 6 Queen Street, Crysler, similar to existing legal non-conforming car wash
- Public question period reserved for members of the public
- Committee to receive planning reports A-2022-01, A-2022-02, A-2022-03 and a South Nation Conservation Authority review for 6 Queen Street
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont held a public meeting on April 19, 2022, on planning applications for Minijet Inc., a boat and trailer manufacturer at 2317 County Road 12 in Berwick. Council was asked to support Amendment No. 10 to the United Counties of SDG Official Plan to allow a light industrial use on land designated Agricultural Resource Lands, plus a 3.8-acre lot addition from Huybregts Farms Ltd. that would enlarge the property from 0.6 hectares to 2.16 hectares for a proposed 4,800-square-foot workshop. The agenda also lists planning reports on zoning by-law amendment applications from Oweis (Z-2022-03) and MacDonell (Z-2022-02). The meeting was scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m. and included time for public questions and comments.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 10 for Minijet Inc. at 2317 County Road 12, Berwick, to permit manufacturing and storage of boats, boat parts, trailers and accessories
- Proposed 3.8-acre lot addition from Huybregts Farms Ltd., enlarging the Minijet property from 0.6 hectares to 2.16 hectares
- Proposed new 4,800-square-foot workshop; existing site has a 1,000-square-foot shed and 2,240-square-foot workshop, with 7 full-time employees
- Zoning by-law amendment application Z-2022-03 (Oweis) and Z-2022-02 (MacDonell) listed for Council consideration
- Public meeting opened at 6:30 p.m. with a scheduled public questions and comments period
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets April 19, 2022, to consider appointing an interim treasurer, dedicating road widening, and approving zoning amendments for Oweiss and MacDonell. Council will also receive a presentation from South Nation Conservation and Raisin Region Conservation Authority on their programs and services inventory, and receive correspondence including a provincial planning reform briefing. Several by-laws are slated for passage, including one to rescind previous fire committee and civic addressing by-laws.
- By-Law No. 26-2022 to appoint Craig Calder as Interim Treasurer
- By-Law No. 27-2022 to dedicate road widening on PT LT 7 CON 1 Roxborough
- By-Law No. 28-2022 for a zoning amendment (Oweiss)
- By-Law No. 30-2022 for a zoning amendment (MacDonell)
- By-Law No. 29-2022 to rescind By-Law No. 70-2016 (Fire Committee) and By-Law No. 87-2020 (Civic Addressing)
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont holds its regular council meeting on April 5, 2022, with votes scheduled on a zoning by-law amendment for the GFL landfill expansion, the 2022 tax rate by-law, and several other by-laws. Council will also consider a pre-servicing agreement for the Jen-Sub Subdivision, a Tiered Response Medical Agreement, and whether to support a City of Quinte West resolution asking Premier Doug Ford to extend rent control to all tenancies. Most agenda items are routine procedural resolutions and receipt of monthly staff reports.
- By-Law No. 24-2022 to approve the GFL zoning by-law amendment for landfill expansion (Lots 14, 15 and eastern Lot 16, Concession 10)
- By-Law No. 22-2022 to establish the 2022 tax rates
- By-Law No. 21-2022 authorizing an agreement with the Federal Government for two projects: Finch Arena and New Moose Creek Community Centre
- By-Law No. 20-2022 authorizing an easement with Provost Cartage for the Crysler Wells property
- Pre-servicing agreement for the Jen-Sub Subdivision (PD-001-2022) and Tiered Response Medical Agreement
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets March 22, 2022 to consider a by-law setting 2022 water and sewer rates and to receive a 2022 Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plan from the Ontario Clean Water Agency covering about $66 million in infrastructure. Council will also decide whether to rescind Resolution No. 310-2021 on the municipal vaccine policy, extend an aggregates contract with A.L. Blair Construction Ltd. by one year, and approve street names for the Creekside subdivision. Other items include a donation to the Casselman Food Bank and a by-law authorizing French forms for the 2022 municipal election.
- By-Law No. 18-2022 to establish 2022 water and sewer rates (first, second, third reading)
- 2022 Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plan presented by OCWA; portfolio replacement value about $66 million, with about $1.3 million (2%) in poor condition
- Decision on rescinding Resolution No. 310-2021 regarding the municipal vaccine policy
- One-year extension of RFT-001-2019 aggregates contract with A.L. Blair Construction Ltd.
- Street name request from Jen Sub Developments Inc. for Marguerite Street and Rita Street in Creekside Phase 2 and 3; donation to Casselman Food Bank (amount left blank in agenda)
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets March 8, 2022 to consider adopting its 2022 operating and capital budget by-law and to remove the Holding "H" symbol from Phase 2 of the SACA subdivision in Crysler. Council will also receive monthly staff reports, waterworks annual reports, and a planner's report recommending approval of an Official Plan Amendment for the GFL Waste Disposal Site Expansion. Several items are proposed resolutions, including whether to support Aurora's request to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal and NOMA's request to expand the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
- By-Law No. 15-2022 to approve the 2022 operating and capital budget
- By-Law No. 14-2022 to remove the Holding "H" symbol from Phase 2 of the SACA subdivision in Crysler
- Delegation from Friends of the Crysler Library proposing an outdoor rest area at the Community Centre, with a quote of $5,917.34 from Barco Products
- Planner report recommending approval of an Official Plan Amendment for the GFL Waste Disposal Site Expansion, to be forwarded to the United Counties of SDG
- Proposed resolutions on dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal (Town of Aurora) and expanding the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOMA)
Budget Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council held a budget meeting on February 16, 2022, to review its 2022 first draft operating and capital budget package. The draft, released February 3, 2022, shows a total net taxation levy of $3,305,432, which is $191,342 more than the 2021 net levy of $3,114,090. Budget documents state that using this year's assessment would result in a 3% increase in tax rates. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and a confirming by-law (By-Law No. 11-2022).
- 2022 draft budget proposes a net taxation levy of $3,305,432, up $191,342 from 2021
- Draft budget documents state a 3% increase in tax rates using current assessment
- Largest departmental net levies: Public Works $1,670,907; Recreation $699,720; Fire Services $654,207
- By-Law No. 11-2022 to confirm proceedings of the February 16, 2022 budget meeting
- Budget package released February 3, 2022; meeting held via Zoom
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont council meets on February 15, 2022, to consider three by-laws: dedicating land as a public highway (Finch Cambridge Boundary Road - Trail Road), authorizing a septic system inspection agreement with South Nation Conservation, and accepting road allowances in the SACA Phase 2 subdivision. Council will also receive monthly staff reports for January 2022 and correspondence on various topics, and consider a motion supporting a resolution from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry regarding joint and several liability insurance costs. A budget meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2022.
- By-Law No. 09-2022: dedicate land as public highway (Finch Cambridge Boundary Road - Trail Road)
- By-Law No. 10-2022: authorize septic system inspection agreement with South Nation Conservation
- By-Law No. 13-2022: accept and dedicate road allowance in SACA Phase 2 plan of subdivision
- Motion to support SDG resolution on joint and several liability driving up insurance costs
- Receiving monthly staff reports for January 2022 (CAO, Arena, Building, Finance, Asset Management, Fire, MLEO, Public Works)
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont held a public zoning meeting on January 25, 2022 to consider a zoning amendment for the Jen-Sub Subdivision, a proposed 209-unit residential development on 19.9 hectares (41.8 acres) in Moose Creek. Council was asked to support Application No. Z-22-01 (Jen Sub Developments Inc.) and give first, second and third reading to a by-law amending Zoning By-law No. 08-2014. The meeting included a staff planning report recommending approval, a public question period, and a disclosure of pecuniary interest item. A prior public meeting on September 21, 2021 drew written submissions and a petition raising concerns about parkland, density, sewer capacity and drainage.
- Zoning amendment Application No. Z-22-01 for 209 residential units: 35 single detached lots, 30 semi-detached lots (60 units), 6 townhome blocks (24 units) and 2 apartment blocks (90 units)
- Proposed by-law would amend Zoning By-law No. 08-2014, reducing the semi-detached interior side yard setback from 2m to 1.2m
- Lands described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 7; parts of Part 1-3 on 52R-7393, former Township of Roxborough, Moose Creek
- Draft Plan Approval issued by the United Counties of SDG on November 4, 2021, subject to conditions including a zoning amendment
- One letter received before the meeting opposed the amendment, citing density and neighbourhood character; a September 21, 2021 meeting drew a petition on parkland, density, sewer capacity and drainage
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Stormont Council meets January 25, 2022 to consider several by-laws and staff recommendations. Key items include authorizing a construction contract for the Crysler Fire Hall, appointing Mary McCuaig as Deputy-Clerk, amending the Emergency Management Plan, and approving the 2022 interim tax levy. Council will also vote on renewing a surface treatment contract with Miller Group Inc. and a zoning by-law amendment for the Jen-Sub Subdivision.
- By-Law No. 05-2022 to authorize a construction contract for the Crysler Fire Hall
- By-Law No. 03-2022 to appoint Mary McCuaig as Deputy-Clerk
- By-Law No. 06-2022 to authorize the 2022 interim tax levy
- By-Law No. 08-2022 to amend Zoning By-Law No. 08-2014 for the Jen-Sub Subdivision
- Public Works recommendation to renew surface treatment contract with Miller Group Inc. for 2022 at $2.70/sq.m for single surface treatment
Fire Committee
The North Stormont Fire Committee meets on January 20, 2022 to receive a fleet evaluation of fire trucks across its stations, review a proposed 2022 training schedule costing $39,625, and vote on the fire department's salary scale and updated job descriptions for a Training Officer and Training Coordinator. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 21, 2021 meeting and set future meeting dates. No new business or unfinished business items are listed on the agenda.
- Fleet evaluation of trucks at Avonmore, Crysler, Finch, and Moose Creek stations, including a 2000 GMC P1 in Finch listed as 'Past Due Over 20 years old'
- Proposed 2022 training schedule totaling $39,625, including NFPA 1 & 2 at $17,690 and in-house DZ training for 10 at $5,000
- Approval of fire department salary scale: Deputy Chief $20.52/hour plus $400 monthly per diem, Firefighter $17.00/hour, Probationary Firefighter $15.00/hour
- Approval of updated job descriptions for Fire Services Training Officer and Training Coordinator
- Future meeting dates set: April 21, July 21, and October 20, 2022, all at 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
North Stormont Township Council meets January 11, 2022 to receive a roads asset management presentation from Dave Anderson of 4Roads, receive monthly staff reports for December 2021, and consider two by-laws. The by-laws would authorize temporary borrowing for 2022 and confirm the actions of the January 11 meeting. Council will also receive correspondence including a fire department news release, conservation authority transition plans, and provincial COVID-19 updates.
- By-Law No. 01-2022 to authorize temporary borrowing, to be read three times
- Presentation by Dave Anderson of 4Roads on the Road Needs Study and Roads Asset Management Plan
- Monthly staff reports for December 2021 from CAO, Building, MLEO, Fire Services, Arena, Public Works, Finance, and Q4 2021 Budget Variance Report
- Correspondence including North Stormont Fire Department Project Zero news release, RRCA and SNC transition plans, SNC 2022 Levy for North Stormont, and Ontario government Omicron response
- By-Law No. 02-2022 to confirm and ratify actions of the January 11, 2022 meeting