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East Hawkesbury public meetings in 2021

27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2022 budget and set garbage, recycling, sewage rates

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including adopting the 2022 budget and setting garbage, recycling, and sewage service rates. They will also receive monthly reports from departments and discuss a speed concern in St-Eugene. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and confirming by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 budget and sets garbage, sewage rates

Council passed three by-laws: the 2022 budget, a garbage and recycling service rate, and a sewage service rate. It also approved $204,074.14 in accounts payable for November 2021, supported the 2nd stage interlude house project, and directed a letter to keep big tanker trucks out of St-Eugene Village. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council to review 2022 budget and two zoning by-law amendments

This is a special meeting of the Township of East Hawkesbury council. The main items are a first revision of the 2022 budget, two zoning by-law amendments (for Starhill Farms Ltd and Lachance), and discussion of hiring a patrol man and CPR. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Council passes two zoning amendments and hires winter patrolman

Council passed two zoning by-law amendments (Starhill Farms LTD and Lachance), approved the hiring of Sylvain Lecompte as patrol man for the 2022 winter season, and approved a $1,499.50/month IT services contract with Multi Link. All resolutions were carried unanimously. The meeting also noted upcoming CPR classes for volunteers and a fire department Christmas dinner.

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

Public meeting on two zoning by-law amendments (ZB 2021-04, ZB 2021-05)

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-Law Applications ZB 2021-04 and ZB 2021-05. The agenda includes procedural items and reports on Starhill Farms and Lachance ZBA memos. Public submissions are required to preserve appeal rights.

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✓ Decided: Council opens public meeting on two zoning by-law amendments

The meeting was held to consider Zoning By-Law Applications ZB 2021-04 and ZB 2021-05. Council approved the agenda and the planning report, but no final decision on the amendments was made. The meeting was adjourned.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to review 2022 budget first presentation and land division applications

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to receive department reports, review the first presentation of the 2022 budget, and consider two land division applications. The agenda also includes approving accounts payable, a tender for waste carts, and a confirming by-law. Most items are routine reports and approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two land divisions and waste cart contract

Council approved two land division applications (B-095-2021 and B-099-2021) with conditions, and awarded a contract for 240-liter waste carts to IPL North America Inc. They also passed a resolution urging the province to fund OHIP eye care. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on waste collection contract, fire salaries, road dedication

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a waste collection contract with GRS, an amendment to fire department salaries, and a road dedication. Council will also receive monthly reports from departments, review land division applications, and approve accounts payable. Several council members have declared conflicts of interest on specific items.

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✓ Decided: Council awards snow removal contracts and approves waste collection by-law

Council approved multiple contracts and by-laws, including snow removal contracts for 2021-2022, a waste collection service contract with GRS Sanitation Inc., and a climate action plan resolution. It also approved land division requests and a $500 donation to Maison Interlude.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council to discuss sidewalk snowplow purchase and school parking

This is a special meeting of the Township of East Hawkesbury council. The main items are unfinished business regarding the purchase of a sidewalk snowplow and a discussion about parking in front of the school. The council will also adopt the minutes from the September 13, 2021 regular meeting and consider a confirming by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of 2004 Trackless MT5 sidewalk snowplow

Council approved the purchase of a 2004 Trackless MT5 sidewalk snowplow with attachments, and authorized sidewalk snow removal for St-Eugene for the 2021-2022 winter. Council also approved paying for parking line painting on Fatima road, pending a price quote, and awarded a clerk services contract to Intelivote. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to decide on sidewalk snow removal near Curée Labrosse school

The Township of East Hawkesbury regular meeting on September 13, 2021 includes routine items (minutes, reports, payables) and several decisions. Council will decide on sidewalk snow removal for children walking to Curée Labrosse Elementary School, consider a land severance application, and possibly award a heating system contract for the Centre d'Action.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sidewalk snow removal equipment purchase for school route

Council approved a request to purchase equipment and hire staff for sidewalk snow removal, responding to a delegation from parents and the Curée Labrosse Elementary School about children walking to school in St-Eugène. Council also approved a land division for Normand and Réjean Bélanger, passed several by-laws, and authorized contracts for heating system replacement and website revamp. A motion to install cement blocks at the Parc Samuel Reilly paved entrance was defeated.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on road closures, land division, and transfer payment agreements

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including permanently closing a road, amending a prior by-law, and entering transfer payment agreements for municipal modernization and St-Anne heating. They will also hear a citizen delegation on the UCPR Climate Action Plan, receive monthly reports from departments, and discuss delegating responsibility for the Community Safety and Wellness Plan to the UCPR.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land division, road closures, and modernization agreements

The council approved a land division request for Ferme Sauvé Inc, passed several by-laws including road closures and agreements for modernization and COVID-19 infrastructure, and approved accounts payable totaling over $1.49 million. They also delegated responsibility for the Community Safety and Wellness Plan to the UCPR and waived the minor variance process for a livestock barn.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

Public meeting to close and convey part of municipal road allowance

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to discuss permanently closing, declaring surplus, and conveying part of the municipal road allowance between lots 12 and 13 abutting Concession 4, designated as Parts 18 on Plan 46R-2663. The agenda includes call to order, adoption of agenda, disclosures of conflict of interest, discussion, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on closing and conveying part of road allowance

The public meeting was held to discuss permanently closing, declaring surplus, and conveying part of the municipal road allowance between lots 12 and 13 abutting Concession 4, designated as Parts 18 on Plan 46R-2663. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with only the agenda adopted and the meeting adjourned.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Special Meeting

Township of East Hawkesbury to discuss Lemieux Bridge tender and employee benefits

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a special meeting to address specific business items. The council will discuss a tender for the Lemieux Bridge and the renewal of employee benefits.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Lemieux Bridge tender and renews employee benefits

Council approved and accepted the tender for the Lemieux Bridge and renewed employee benefits, both by resolution. The meeting was held electronically and included only these substantive decisions, along with routine agenda and minutes approvals.

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Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 6:45 PM

Minor Variance Public Meeting

Committee to hear minor variance for 2805 Front Road

The Township of East Hawkesbury Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider a minor variance application for the property at 2805 Front Road (Part of Lot 28 Broken Front and Con 1). The agenda includes a call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of conflict of interest, review of the subject property, a report, and adjournment. The meeting is being held electronically on June 14, 2021, from 6:45 to 7:00 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minor variance for 2805 Front Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved the planning report and its recommendations for a minor variance at 2805 Front Road (Part of Lot 28 Broken Front and Con 1). The meeting was held electronically on June 14, 2021, and no conflicts of interest were disclosed. The agenda was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on multiple by-laws including zoning, fees, and water agreements

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a regular meeting to consider a series of by-laws, including water source agreements, a zoning amendment, fee schedule changes, and a fire department by-law amendment. Council will also receive monthly reports from various departments, review land division applications, and discuss items such as a new boat launch by-law and snow removal on sidewalks.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple land divisions and water source agreements

Council approved three land division applications, four water source agreements, and several by-laws including a zoning amendment and a waste disposal contract. It also promoted two firefighters to Acting Lieutenant and supported the Xplornet broadband project. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 6:30 AM

Zoning Public Meeting

Public meeting to consider Zoning By-Law Application No. ZB 2021-03

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to discuss Zoning By-Law Application No. ZB 2021-03. The meeting includes a review of the Palmer ZBA Report.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held for zoning amendment at 2879 Barb Road

The Township of East Hawkesbury held a public meeting to consider Zoning By-Law Application No. ZB 2021-03 for the property at 2879 Barb Road. Council approved the agenda and the planning report, but no final decision on the zoning amendment was made at this meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions taken.

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Mon May 10, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 tax levy and road paving projects

The council approved the 2021 tax levy by-law, paving projects funded by gas tax, and several other by-laws including a road closure and agreements. It also approved the OPP detachment board composition and a community safety plan. No items were denied or tabled.

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Mon May 10, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

Township of East Hawkesbury to consider Zoning By-Law Application

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-Law Application No. -2020. The agenda does not list a specific subject property or further details.

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✓ Decided: Township declares unopened road allowance surplus for sale to adjoining owner

The public meeting was held to consider declaring an unopened road allowance between Broken Front and Concession 1, crossing the property at 3451 Front Rd, Hawkesbury, ON, as surplus to the Township's needs. The Township proposes to sell this land to the adjoining owner, as it is suitable only for lot enlargement for the abutting landowner who already has access. No formal decision was made at this meeting; it was a public consultation step, and the meeting adjourned without a vote on the sale.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Special Meeting

Township of East Hawkesbury considers sewer costs and commercial leasing

The Township is meeting to decide on several municipal by-laws and review tender results. Discussions include infrastructure costs for St-Eugene and various road maintenance projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple by-laws and tenders at special meeting

The council passed several by-laws, including appointing community center members, a commercial leasing agreement with PraxEco Network Inc., a summer student agreement, and establishing future sewer connection costs for St-Eugène. It also approved tenders for gravel and culvert replacement, and discussed but did not decide on a new St-Eugene community center and road paving priorities.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on fire grant, road closure, salary by-laws

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive departmental reports, and vote on several by-laws including a fire department grant, a road closure, and salary amendments. They will also discuss resident concerns about sidewalk clearing, speeding on Golf Road, a lawn mowing contract increase, and a bridge replacement.

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✓ Decided: East Hawkesbury Council approves land divisions, by-laws, and contracts

Council approved two land division applications (B-066-2019 and B-067-2019) for Manoir Carillon Manor Inc., each with fees and conditions. Four by-laws were passed: designating a CEMC and alternate, entering a fire safety grant agreement, closing a road allowance, and amending the salary schedule. Council also approved a $150,000 grant for the fire department, a 5% increase for a two-year lawn mowing contract, replacing the Montée Lemieux bridge with a culvert, and awarding a truck tender to Laplante Hawkesbury. Accounts payable of $895,000 for March 2021 were approved.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 · 6:30 AM

Zoning Public Meeting

Public meeting to consider closing a municipal road allowance

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to consider permanently closing, declaring surplus, and conveying a portion of a municipal road allowance. The proposal affects property located between lot 24 and 25 Brocken front and Concession 1.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on road closing between lots 24-25, Concession 1

The public meeting was held to consider permanently closing, declaring surplus, and conveying part of the municipal road allowance between lots 24 and 25 on Concession 1. No report was presented, and no decision was made; the meeting was opened, agenda adopted, and adjourned.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Special Meeting

Township of East Hawkesbury considers new zoning by-law

The Township of East Hawkesbury is meeting to discuss a new zoning by-law and two specific amendments to that by-law. The body will also review applications for the Prescott-Russell Land Division Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council passes new comprehensive zoning by-law with ATV/snowmobile limit

Council adopted the new comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2021-22, including a revision limiting ATVs or snowmobiles to one per resident of a dwelling. It also passed two amendments (By-laws 2021-23 and 2021-24) adding an A2 zone, and a confirming by-law. All votes were carried unanimously.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

Public meeting to consider Zoning By-Law Applications 2021-01 and 2021-02

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to consider two zoning by-law applications. The meeting includes reports regarding the Forrest and Brunet applications.

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✓ Decided: Council opens public meeting on two zoning by-law amendments

The public meeting was held to consider Zoning By-Law Applications 2021-01 and 2021-02 for two properties. Council approved the planning report and its recommendations. No substantive decisions on the zoning amendments themselves were made at this meeting.

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Mon Mar 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 10 drain maintenance by-laws and interim levy

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopt minutes, receive department reports, and vote on a series of by-laws. The main items are By-Law 2021-11 for interim levies and nine drain maintenance by-laws (2021-12 through 2021-20) for properties including Wyman Kirby, Yves Chaumont, and Little Rideau Creek. Council will also consider appointing Neil Levac as project manager and Lascelles Engineering as engineer, and discuss a bridge replacement proposal.

✓ Decided: Council approves multiple land divisions and drain maintenance by-laws

The council approved three land division requests, passed several by-laws for municipal drain maintenance and repair, and approved the accounts payable totaling $413,321.80. It also appointed Neil Levac as project manager and Lascelles Engineering as engineer for the St-Eugene storm sewer replacement project, and approved replacing the Concession Road 6 bridge.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Special Meeting

Township to hear project proposal for municipal land on County Rd 14

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from delegations and discuss support letters for regional projects. The body will also review land division applications and bursary criteria.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rescue truck purchase and broadband grant application

Council approved the purchase of a new rescue truck based on a recommendation from Bryce Luker with Battlesheild, and authorized staff to apply for a Municipal Modernization Program grant. They also approved a land division request, a letter of support for Bell's broadband application, and a resolution opposing the closure of the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

Township of East Hawkesbury holds public meeting on new zoning by-law

The Township of East Hawkesbury is conducting a public meeting to consider a new zoning by-law. The session includes a review of the November Draft 2020 and ZBL 2021 Schedule A documents.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on new zoning by-law, no decision made

The council held a public meeting to consider a new zoning by-law, as required by the Planning Act. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no public comments or questions recorded. The by-law was not passed or voted on at this meeting.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider code of conduct, integrity commissioner, and borrowing by-laws

The Township of East Hawkesbury council is meeting to adopt several by-laws, including a temporary borrowing line of credit, a code of conduct for council, and an integrity commissioner by-law. They will also hear from delegations on the audit plan and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, and discuss the election method. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, reports from departments, and correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 budget borrowing, code of conduct, and road purchases

The council passed several by-laws including temporary borrowing for 2021, a code of conduct with an integrity commissioner, and a by-law delegating tax arrears authority to the treasurer. It approved a dust control contract with DENCHEM, a new road department truck purchase, and declared a road allowance as surplus for sale. Accounts payable for December and January were approved, and interest was written off on one account.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

East Hawkesbury holds zoning public meeting

This is a public meeting on zoning matters for East Hawkesbury, Ontario. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Special Meeting

Council to appoint clerk, amend zoning by-law

This is a special meeting of the Township of East Hawkesbury council. The agenda includes appointing a clerk, amending a previous by-law, and a zoning amendment. Several other items are listed for discussion, such as penalty charges and support for the census.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Hemi Villeneuve as Clerk, passes zoning amendment

Council passed three by-laws, including appointing Hemi Villeneuve as Clerk and a zoning amendment (ZB-2020-03). It also approved reversing property penalties, supporting the 2021 Census, and placing 2020 surplus into reserves.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Zoning Public Meeting

Public meeting regarding Nikoula zoning by-law amendment

The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment. The meeting includes a report titled 'Nikoula ZBA memo report.pdf'.

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✓ Decided: Council approves planning report for zoning by-law amendment

The public meeting was held to consider Zoning By-Law Application No. ZB-2020-03. Council approved the planning report and its recommendations, moving the amendment forward. No substantive decisions were made beyond this approval.

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