North Stormont public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The North Stormont Council is meeting to pass a by-law to open a trade account with the Bank of Montreal. This account will be used specifically to accept a donation of publicly traded stocks for a municipal park.
- By-Law 89-2023: Establish a BMO trade account to accept donated stocks for a municipal park
- By-Law 90-2023: Ratification of Council actions taken during the meeting
Regular Meeting
The Council will review draft 2024 budget documents from South Nation Conservation and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. The meeting includes discussions on high-speed internet progress and the adoption of two new by-laws regarding public highways and tile drainage.
- By-Law 86-2023: Dedicating land as a Public Highway on Quail Road
- By-Law 87-2023: Imposing special annual drainage rates for tile drainage
- Review of 2024 draft budget documents from South Nation Conservation
- Review of 2024 draft budget documents from Raisin Region Conservation Authority
- Report on Accelerated High Speed Internet Program installation progress
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing several staff reports including snow clearing contracts and a new public works truck. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning amendments, a strategic plan, and a petition to the provincial government regarding natural gas expansion.
- Contract request for snow clearing at Monkland Recreation Center, Moose Creek Fire Hall, and Moose Creek Recreation Center
- 4.27% price increase for crushed rock and stone dust supply from A.L. Blair Construction Ltd.
- Zoning amendment for 16295 Seventh Rd from Rural to Rural – Special Exception 29
- Zoning amendment for Part of Lot 14, Concession 5 from Residential to General Commercial
- Support for Winchester District Memorial Hospital's request for an MRI machine
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider hiring Eastern Engineering Group for $73,400 to renovate the former Berwick Public School into municipal offices. Other items include budget amendments for fire hall repairs and a new vehicle purchase.
- Hire Eastern Engineering Group for $73,400 for Berwick Public School renovations
- Budget amendment of $15,000 from reserves for Avonmore Fire Station water damage
- Approval to purchase a new half-ton truck to replace a 2007 Chevrolet
- Zoning amendments for Coleman, East-Ont Land Improvement, and Legault properties
- Dedication of land as public highways on Villeneuve St., Calco Cres., and Champagne St.
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Council will consider three planning reports regarding zoning changes in Roxborough and Finch. These applications involve changing land use for residential, commercial, and rural purposes.
- Zoning Application Z-2023-09 (Coleman): Rezoning 1-acre lot in Avonmore from R1 to R2 to allow a semi-detached dwelling with secondary units
- Zoning Application Z-2023-10 (East-Ont Land Improvement): Rezoning 1.12-acre lot in Berwick from R1 to CG-18-H to permit a storage building
- Zoning Application Z-2023-11 (Legault): Rezoning 26.21-acre lot at 16295 Seventh Rd from RU to RU-29 to permit a motor vehicle inspection station
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a detached secondary unit. The proposal seeks to build a garage with an apartment at a height of 6.7 metres, which exceeds the 6.1 metre limit for accessory buildings.
- Minor Variance Application A-2023-07 (Mitchell) for 1575 County Road 12
- Proposed construction of a 6.7m high detached secondary unit
- Relief requested from Section 3.15 (10) of Zoning By-law No. 08-2014
Regular Meeting
The North Stormont Council will hear a proposal from Community Food Share regarding a permanent location for food bank services. The group is seeking accessible space, potentially in the Berwick School, to replace their current Finch satellite location.
- Proposal presentation by Community Food Share Dundas & Stormont Counties
- Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre activity update
- By-Law No. 75-2023 regarding banking signing authority
- Firefighter Service Awards
- C.C.S. Food Bank Christmas Basket donation request
Special Meeting
The North Stormont Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and move into a closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual. The primary purpose of the meeting is to pass By-Law No. 74-2023 to ratify and confirm the Council's actions taken during this session.
- By-Law No. 74-2023 regarding ratification of Council actions
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual
Special Meeting
The North Stormont Council is conducting a strategic planning session to review the 2020-2024 plan and discuss priorities for the 2024-2028 period. The meeting includes a review of progress regarding natural gas, high-speed internet, and infrastructure. Council will also pass By-Law No. 73-2023 to ratify all actions taken during this special meeting.
- Review of 2020-2024 Strategic Plan accomplishments
- Discussion of 2024-2028 Strategic Plan priorities
- Ratification of By-Law No. 73-2023
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider declaring a parcel of land in Berwick surplus to municipal needs and authorizing negotiations with abutting landowners. Additionally, they will review a new Water and Wastewater Billing and Collection Policy and a daycare site proposal for the new Township Office Building.
- Sale of surplus land: Plan 2, Pt Lot 42, Cockburn Street, Berwick
- Adoption of By-Law 71-2023: Water and Wastewater Billing and Collection Policy
- Happy Face Nursery School daycare site proposal
- Third Quarter Budget Variance Report
- Repeal of By-Law No. 74-2015 via By-Law 70-2023
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider several zoning amendments for properties in Finch and Crysler. Additionally, staff are directed to advertise for a full-time Asset Management Coordinator and a Junior Planner.
- Zoning amendment for 18 Front Street, Finch
- Zoning amendment for Part of Lots 12 and 13, Concession 10, Finch (Crysler)
- Advertising for a one-year Asset Management Coordinator contract
- Advertising for a full-time Junior Planner position
- Authorization to obtain estimates for Berwick School building renovations
Regular Meeting
The Council will review several budget amendments, including $20,000 for record management and funds for the Crysler dome. The meeting also includes discussions on a pilot Economic Development Committee and zoning amendments for Creekside Estates.
- Budget amendment of $20,000 for a Record Management System
- Appointment of Shade Group Inc as Drainage Engineer for Ouderkirk Municipal Drain
- Zoning amendments for Creekside Estates, Phase 2
- Budget amendment to replace damaged tarps on the Crysler dome
- Proposed pilot project for an Economic Development Committee
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Township of North Stormont is considering By-law 65-2023 to rezone a 1.33-acre property at 18 Front Street. The proposal seeks to allow for a mix of residential densities, including single detached, semi-detached, and apartment uses, alongside mini-warehouse and public storage.
- Zoning amendment application Z-2023-08 (Mills)
- Proposed rezoning of 18 Front Street, Finch
- Addition of General Commercial – Special Exception 17 (CG-17) for mini-warehouse and public storage
- Proposed residential zones: R1 (single detached), R2 (semi-detached), and R3 (apartments)
Agricultural Committee
The Agricultural Committee will provide input on the Township's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. Members will also discuss the disposal of single-use agricultural plastics.
- Township 2024-2028 Strategic Plan input
- Single Use Agricultural Plastic Disposal discussion
Fire Committee
The Fire Services Committee will meet to discuss several departmental items including training certification, strategic planning, and vehicle replacement. The committee is also scheduled to review the Quarterly Variance Report for the Fire Department as of August 18, 2023.
- Acceptance of the Fire Department Quarterly Variance Report (as of August 18, 2023)
- Discussion regarding Fire Services Vehicles and Replacement
- Discussion regarding Strategic Plan
- Discussion regarding Training Certification
- Discussion regarding ICO/Beeon
Special Meeting
The Township of North Stormont will hold a special meeting on August 22, 2023, to address specific agenda items and enter a closed session regarding personal matters. The meeting includes the consideration of By-Law No. 63-2023 to ratify and confirm Council actions taken during the session.
- Ratification of Council actions via By-Law No. 63-2023
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Regular Meeting
Council will receive the 2022 draft financial audit report from Welch LLP. The meeting includes discussions on municipal land sales, security reductions for construction, and various by-law exemptions.
- Presentation of 2022 Draft Financial Statements by Ken Fraser of Welch LLP
- Proposed sale of vacant land on Second Street, Crysler to G&E Reno Construction Inc. for $100,000
- Approval of a $19,400 tile drainage loan for Concession 4, West Part Lot 11
- Reduction of security for Creekside Subdivision Phase 2 from $801,400 to $209,625
- Petition for a new pedestrian crosswalk at County Road 43 and County Road 12
Special Meeting
This special meeting is held to adopt, confirm, and ratify actions taken by the Council. The agenda includes a provision for a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual.
- Ratification of Council actions via By-Law No. 56-2023
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual