{
 "city": "North Stormont",
 "state": "ON",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/northstormont/",
 "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": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide zoning changes, $55K plow truck purchase",
   "summary": "The Township of North Stormont Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment (Z-2026-06) for lands on Minto Street, Finch. Council will also consider a report recommending a zoning change for the Blanchard property (Z-2025-01), approve a $55,000 transfer from reserves for winter maintenance equipment, and appoint members to the SDG Joint Compliance Audit Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/84088/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=1C5A463AAD094A9C89C6694BC46CF7CB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=536"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on three minor zoning variances for local properties",
   "summary": "The North Stormont Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review and vote on three minor variance applications. Each request seeks relief from specific zoning bylaw rules to allow construction or land use changes on private properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/82604/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=44FF064BA7244F659A34E9B196B5A8F0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=543"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will approve a $1,000 sale of surplus Bender Road land and adopt key bylaws.",
   "summary": "The Township of North Stormout council will vote on several items, including the sale of surplus land on Bender Road for $1,000 plus transfer costs. It will also adopt new engineering design standards for subdivisions, update the Animal Care and Control by‑law, and approve a temporary BYOB exemption for a community event. Additional agenda items cover a draft plan approval extension for the Countryside Acres subdivision and amendments to the Fees and Charges by‑law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/82469/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=2A0CE726318A4B7CB43838A336BD35C7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=535"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council hears proposal for first apartment building in Finch",
   "summary": "Council will discuss a delegation from the Finch Heights Apartments project, proposing to convert a former school into residential units. They will also consider a new water usage and conservation bylaw, sale of surplus land, and a fee increase for Avonmore communal wastewater service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/82077/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=FC53B6CA4ECA4C0EA430DEB12FE9CA03",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=532"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Fire Services Committee",
   "headline": "Fire Committee proposes selling old pumper and buying pickup for forestry unit",
   "summary": "The Fire Services Committee is discussing the disposal of a 2000 pumper truck and the acquisition of a used 4x4 pickup to support a forestry response unit. The committee is also recommending the repeal of an outdated respiratory protection by-law in favor of standard operating procedures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/81870/Fire%20Services%20Committee%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=76B684A556E54DE985B85F5C7B1CFF4A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=539"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on new open air burning by-law, approve financials",
   "summary": "Council will consider proposed changes to the Open Air Burning By-Law and vote on a replacement by-law. They will also approve the 2025 audited financial statements, support an extension for the Eastview Subdivision draft plan, and adopt an amended meeting schedule for 2026. Monthly staff reports and correspondence from other municipalities will be received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/81779/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C9D46E2622474271AAA647777FF56053",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=534"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "North Stormont to consider three minor variance applications",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will review and decide on three requests for relief from zoning by-laws. These include requests regarding building restoration, yard setbacks, and the number of model homes allowed in a subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/81735/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2005%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B08D1C1D33984F3E8FD7760FC822F5BA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=538"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to review draft development charges by-law and water infrastructure plans",
   "summary": "Staff will seek direction on introducing a draft development charges by-law following public feedback. The meeting also reviews water and wastewater infrastructure priorities, including a deferred capital budget request for water meters and annual system reports. The agenda includes standard procedural items and past meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/81589/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B7A9B7456A6546ED94C96549AF32F76F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=537"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to receive 2025 audit with qualified opinion, approve $43K lighting retrofit",
   "summary": "Council will hear the 2025 audited financial statements from Welch LLP, which include a qualified audit opinion due to a departure from accounting standards on asset retirement obligations. They will also vote on a revised Property Tax Collection Policy and award contracts for an LED lighting retrofit at several municipal facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/81439/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=4701EC90A2FA4D2C96B32D30CBEE1453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=531"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Amalgamated Recreation Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend amended recreation agreement to council",
   "summary": "The Amalgamated Recreation Committee will discuss and recommend an amended amalgamated recreation agreement to council. They will also review the 2026 annual community fund allocation for recreation groups, consider continuing the porch tour, and discuss park inspections and communications practices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/80972/Amalgamated%20Recreation%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2014%20M.pdf?handle=1808A99E8D2241C7967B8CBF765FD672",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=528"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on variances for shipping containers on farms and taller garage",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three minor variance applications. The members are expected to decide on allowing two shipping containers on an agricultural property (Martel), a taller detached garage (Bazinet), and another two shipping containers on agricultural land (Leger). Draft decisions recommend approving all three variances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/document/79655/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2030%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=4BF06142581341558A28382E5D36CBBE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://northstormont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=527"
  }
 ]
}