East Hawkesbury public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury Council will review and approve the 2025 Budget Revision, receive monthly departmental reports, and adopt several by-laws including the appointment of committees and the Enbridge Gas franchise agreement.
- Adoption of 2025 Budget Revision
- Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement (By-law 2024-59)
- Appointment of Integrity Commissioner (By-law 2024-62)
- Approval of accounts payable for December 2024
- Audit Plan Presentation by MNP
Council approved the 2025 budget estimates and the audit plan, and adopted several by-laws including appointments to committees and an integrity commissioner. It also approved funding for sidewalk overruns from gas tax, appointed a seasonal plough driver, and renewed municipal insurance.
- Approved 2025 budget estimates (carried)
- Approved audit plan as presented (carried)
- Appointed Luc Chaumont as Seasonal Plough Driver/Laborer (carried)
- Approved $78,000 sidewalk project cost funded by Canada Community Building Fund (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-57 appointing CAB Committee (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-58 modernizing marriage licence (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-59 Enbridge Gas franchise agreement (carried)
- Approved accounts payable for November 2024 totaling $285,945.60 (carried)
Regular Meeting
The Municipal Council will discuss the 2025 budget presentation and review several new by-laws. The meeting also includes reports from the drainage, fire, and roads departments.
- By-Law No. 2024-54: Non Core Asset Management Plan
- By-Law No. 2024-56: Road widening on Con 3
- 2025 budget presentation
- CAB 2025 price list
- Land division application for Jean-Yves Fournier
Council approved funding the sidewalk rebuild on Fatima and a section at Chute a Blondeau, which cost $78,000 against a $48,000 estimate, using the Canada Community Building Fund (gas tax). They also approved three land division applications, passed several by-laws, and reappointed the Integrity Commissioner. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no delegations or conflicts of interest.
- Approved sidewalk project funding of $78,000 from Canada Community Building Fund (gas tax)
- Approved land division applications B-071-2024, B-72-2024, B-73-2024 for Jean-Yves Fournier at 1730 chemin Concession 2, subject to fees and conditions
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-54 for non-core Asset Management (first, second, third reading)
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-56 for road widening on Con 3 (second and third reading)
- Approved accounts payable for October 2024 totaling $338,829.45
- Approved resolution requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
- Reappointed Jean-Jacques Lacombe as Integrity Commissioner for 2025-2026
- Passed confirming by-law No. 2024-55 for council proceedings
Regular Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury is meeting to discuss a series of new by-laws regarding animal control, fencing, and waste management. The council will also hold its first budget discussion and review reports from municipal departments. Additionally, the body will consider financial support for local associations and repairs to a wastewater plant.
- By-Law No. 2024-47 and 2024-48 regarding Animal Control
- By-Law No. 2024-49 Fence By-Law
- By-Law No. 2024-50 Financing for Centre Communautaire St-Eugene
- By-Law No. 2024-51 GFL garbage disposal extension agreement
- Repairs to the Chute-a-Blondeau wastewater treatment plant
Council passed multiple by-laws including animal control, fencing, temporary borrowing for the St-Eugene community centre, and a GFL service contract. It also requested the United Counties create a regional Waste Management Committee and approved $1.2M in September accounts payable.
- Requested UCPR create a regional Waste Management Committee (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-45 for partial abandonment of Roland Sauvé Municipal Drain (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-47 amending animal control by-law title to Dog Control (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-48 prohibiting animals at large (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-49 establishing fence installation and maintenance rules (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-50 authorizing temporary borrowing for St-Eugene community centre construction (carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-51 authorizing GFL service contract (carried)
- Approved $1,203,977.36 in September accounts payable (carried)
Public Meeting
The council will discuss closing a right‑of‑way and transferring part of a municipal drain. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, agenda adoption, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, reference property documents, and adjournment.
- Consider closure of a right‑of‑way
- Consider transfer of part of a municipal drain
- Reference property documents (PDF attachments listed)
The public meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted. The council approved Gilbert Quesnel's application, to be enacted by by-law at the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Adopted the agenda (carried)
- Approved Gilbert Quesnel's application, to be enacted by by-law at the regular meeting (carried)
Minor Variance Public Meeting
The East Hawkesbury Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a minor variance request (MV002-2024) for a property owned by Thomas Ladas. The meeting is procedural, with no substantive decisions scheduled.
- Minor variance request MV002-2024 for Thomas Ladas property
The Committee of Adjustment held a public meeting and approved the planning report for minor variance application MV002-2024, which affects a property west of 290 County Rd 10. The approval was carried by resolution. No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
- Approved agenda with modifications (Resolution #2024-144)
- Approved planning report for minor variance MV002-2024 (Resolution #2024-145)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (Resolution #2024-146)
Regular Meeting
The Township Council will meet to review monthly reports from municipal departments and approve accounts payable. The agenda includes a discussion on the 2024 and 2025 OPP Detachment Board Budget and the passing of a confirming by-law.
- 2024 and 2025 OPP Detachment Board Budget
- September 2024 accounts payable and VISA reports
- Confirming By-law 2024-44
- Monthly reports from Drainage, Fire, Roads, and Building/By-Law departments
- Centre D'Action minutes from August 14, 2024
Council approved the OPP Hawkesbury Detachment Council's 2024 and 2025 budgets, including member remuneration, and adopted a cost allocation formula based on household, commercial, and industrial units. They also approved $141,734.96 in accounts payable for August 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals and a closed session.
- Approved OPP detachment 2024-2025 budget and cost allocation formula (carried)
- Approved OPP detachment council remuneration rates: chair $400/meeting, members $250/meeting, etc. (carried)
- Approved accounts payable for August 2024 totaling $141,734.96 (carried)
- Adopted agenda with modifications (carried)
- Received and filed minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (no objection)
- Received and filed monthly reports from department heads (no objection)
- Received and filed correspondence (no objection)
- Passed confirming by-law 2024-44 (carried)
Zoning Public Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-Law Application No. ZPM2024-03. The meeting includes a report titled 'Lupien - ZBA memo.pdf'.
- Public hearing for Zoning By-Law Application No. ZPM2024-03
The public meeting was held to consider Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. ZPM2024-03 for a property in Part of Lot 26, Concession 22690 Pattee Road. Council approved the planning report and its recommendations, but no final decision on the zoning amendment itself was recorded in these minutes. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond accepting the report.
- Approved agenda (Resolution #2024-128)
- Approved planning report and recommendations for zoning amendment (Resolution #2024-129)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (Resolution #2024-130)
Regular Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury is meeting to review municipal by-laws and land division applications. The council will discuss a zoning amendment for Regine Lupien and the abandonment of a municipal drain. The meeting also includes reports from the drainage, fire, roads, and building departments.
- By-Law No. 2024-40: Lauzon-Lalonde Branch of the Michel Lalonde municipal drain abandonment
- By-Law No. 2024-41: Zoning Amendment for Regine Lupien
- By-Law No. 2024-42: Amendment to 2023-62 regarding a recreation committee member
- Land Division applications B-047-2024 (Robert Kirby) and B-050-2024 (John Daniel Kirby)
- Delegation from Manon Vallière regarding St-Anne Racetrack
The council approved two land division requests, passed three by-laws (drain abandonment, zoning amendment, recreation committee appointments), approved accounts payable for June and July, declared a surplus property for sale, and passed a resolution urging the school board to review transport routes. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved land division B-047-2024 for Robert Kirby (5-0)
- Approved land division B-050-2024 for John Daniel Kirby (5-0)
- Passed By-Law 2024-40 to abandon municipal drain on Lalonde branch (5-0)
- Passed By-Law 2024-41 zoning amendment for Regine Lupien (5-0)
- Passed By-Law 2024-42 to appoint/delete recreation committee members (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable for June 2024: $1,393,450.73 (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable for July 2024: $265,970.34 (5-0)
- Declared 1123 County Rd 10 as surplus land and authorized sale (5-0)
Zoning Public Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting regarding Zoning By-Law Application No. -2024. The discussion concerns a proposed amendment related to the property at 3555 Stardale Rd.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment for 3555 Stardale Rd
Council approved the Planning Report and its recommendations regarding Zoning By-Law Application No. ZBL03-2024. The application concerns the property located at 3555 Stardale Road West.
- Approved Planning Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBL03-2024 (Carried)
Regular Meeting
The Council will review several municipal by-laws including updates to fencing, procedural rules, road fees, and a zoning amendment. The meeting also includes delegations regarding the ATV network and a potential gas station on Concession 1.
- By-Law No. 2024-34: Fence By-law
- By-Law No. 2024-35: Amend Procedural By-Law
- By-Law No. 2024-38: Amend Fees and Charges (Roads)
- By-Law No. 2024-36: Zoning By-Law Amendment (Bergeron) at 3555 Stardale Rd
- By-Law No. 2024-39: Agreement with AMO for CCBF funds
At its June 17, 2024 regular meeting, East Hawkesbury council passed several by-laws, including a new fence by-law (2024-34), an amendment to the procedural by-law (2024-35), a roads fees amendment (2024-38), a zoning amendment for Bergeron (2024-36), and a funding agreement with AMO for CCBF funds (2024-39). Council also approved ATV routes proposed by CVTTEO, supported sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities, backed communal decentralized water and wastewater solutions, and approved a $300 donation to Unité pastorale Soleil levant. Accounts payable of $223,994.48 for May 2024 were approved, and the August regular meeting was moved to August 6. All recorded resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.
- Approved ATV routes in the municipality by CVTTEO (Carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-34, Fence By-law (Carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-35 amending Procedural By-Law 2022-52 (Carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-38 amending Fees and Charges for roadside work (Carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-36, Zoning By-Law Amendment (Bergeron) (Carried)
- Passed By-Law 2024-39, AMO agreement for CCBF funds (Carried)
- Approved accounts payable of $223,994.48 for May 1–31, 2024 (Carried)
- Supported Township of Georgian Bay resolution on sustainable infrastructure funding (Carried)
Regular Meeting
The Council will review new taxation by-laws and a tax billing collection policy. Discussions include the division of township land at 870 County Rd 10 St-Eugene and the sale of properties on Concession 1.
- By-Law No. 2024-33 Taxation
- By-Law No. 2024-32 Tax billing Collection Policy
- Fee schedule for Centre Communautaire St-Eugene
- Division of township owned land at 870 County Rd 10 St-Eugene
- Sale of both properties on Concession 1
The Township of East Hawkesbury Council passed By-Law No. 2024-33 to levy 2024 property taxes and adopted a new tax collection policy. They approved $237,208.80 in accounts payable for April 2024 and confirmed profits from land sales on Concession 1 will fund the St-Eugene Community Centre. The council also voted to sell surplus land at Ste-Anne Parc and divide a municipal property on County Rd 10.
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-33 for 2024 property tax levy
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-32 for tax collection policy
- Approved $237,208.80 in accounts payable for April 2024
- Confirmed land sale profits on Concession 1 fund St-Eugene Community Centre
- Declared Ste-Anne Parc surplus and authorized sale via real estate agent
- Requested division of 870 County Rd 10 into three 1-acre lots
- Approved appointment of Joel Campeau Lavigne as probationary firefighter
- Moved June regular meeting to June 17 due to staff conference
Regular Meeting
The Council will review various departmental reports, including those from the Fire, Roads, and Drainage departments. Discussion includes an amendment to the official plan regarding frontage requirements for RU and A1 zones and a water source agreement.
- Amendment to Official Plan: UCPR objection to 40m frontage on RU and A1 zones
- By-Law No. 2024-29: Water Source Agreement Con 6 Pierre Langlois
- Delegation: M. Seymore regarding trespassing and drainage of 1290 Conway Rd
- Land Division Committee application: B011-2016 Jonathan France & Renée Bergeron
Council approved a paving contract for Concession 9 that exceeded the original budget. Other key actions included approving financial statements, authorizing a storm sewer liner installation, and requesting a change to rural lot frontage requirements.
- Approved paving of Concession 9 for $402,991 (Carried)
- Approved installation of a liner in the storm sewer pipe at North end of Des Cedres Street (Carried)
- Approved Financial Statement presented by Gerald Gauthier (Carried)
- Authorized transfer of old rescue truck from fire department to road department (Carried)
- Requested UCPR Official Plan reflect 50m frontage for RU and A1 zones (Carried)
- Approved land division #B-011-2016 for Jonathan France & Renée bergeron (Carried)
- Approved $1,310,356.44 in accounts payable for March 2024 (Carried)
- Approved $300 bursary for the VCI 2024 graduating class (Carried)
Minor Variance Public Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider a minor variance application. The meeting includes a review of the minor variance report and notice related to Julien Martel.
- Minor variance application for Julien Martel
The Township of East Hawkesbury Committee of Adjustment met on April 8, 2024, and approved the report for minor variance MV001-2024 concerning the property at 1109 des Cèdres Chute-a-Blondeau. The committee also accepted the agenda and adjourned. No conflict of interest was disclosed. The minutes do not record the specific details or conditions of the variance.
- Approved the report and recommendations for minor variance MV001-2024 (carried)
- Accepted the agenda, including modifications made forthwith (carried)
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. (carried)
Zoning Public Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury is holding a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment application. The meeting includes required statutory statements regarding the right to appeal decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board.
- Zoning By-Law Application No. 01ZBA2024
Council approved the Planning Report and its recommendations regarding Zoning By-Law Application No. 01ZBA2024. The application concerns the property located in Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, 1820 Concession Road 2.
- Approved Planning Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment (Carried)
Regular Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury will review several municipal by-laws and land division applications. The agenda also includes a delegation regarding a memorial for the former #13 Elementary Flight Training School.
- By-Law No. 2024-26 Interim Levy
- By-Law No. 2024-27 Zoning amendment for Anette Villeneuve & Gordon Villeneuve
- Land Division Applications B011-2024, B012-2024, and B013-2024
- Regional Community Investment Fund policy review
- Delegation by Steve Farnworth regarding a memorial at the former #13 Elementary Flight Training School site
Council authorized a $50,000 application for Phase 2 of the St-Eugene Community Centre. The board also approved several land divisions, a dust control contract, and various community grants. Additionally, Council requested an amendment to the UCPR Official Plan regarding minimum lot frontage.
- Approved $50,000 for St-Eugene Community Centre Phase 2 (3-2)
- Approved dust control contract with Da-lee Group
- Approved land division requests B011-2024, B012-2024, and B013-2024
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-26 for interim tax levies
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-27 for zoning amendment (Anette & Gordon Villeneuve)
- Approved $331,302.94 in accounts payable for February 2024
- Approved distribution of discretionary funds to 9 community organizations
- Appointed Jacques Tranchemontagne to the Police Service Board for Prescott County
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Meeting
The council will consider several by-law amendments, including updates to building permit fees and various drain maintenance projects. The agenda also includes the proposed sale of a municipal waste disposal site on Con 1. Additionally, a delegation will request new lighting on Front Road.
- Amendment to Building By-Law 2005-40 regarding building fees
- Sale of municipal land at the Con 1 waste disposal site
- Multiple drain maintenance by-laws including Beaver Meadows and Lyle Dandy
- Rating By-Laws for Berry Perkins and Duncan Clatworthy
- Request for lighting on Front Road between Golf Rd and the top of the hill
Council passed 16 by-laws for municipal drain maintenance and the sale of municipal land at Con 1. The board authorized several grant applications for park and community center upgrades and approved a $50,000 donation from Caisse Desjardins for the St-Eugene community center.
- Approved $50,000 donation from Caisse Desjardins for St-Eugene community center phase two
- Passed 16 by-laws for maintenance and repair of various municipal drains
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-10 to authorize sale of municipal property at Con 1 without appraisal
- Authorized grant applications for Ste-Anne park relocation and St-Eugene community center equipment
- Approved $484,380.94 in accounts payable for January 2023
- Approved annual cell phone compensation for road department drivers and specific staff
- Approved agreement with Autobus Campeau for Emergency Response Plan
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-01 amending building permit fees
Regular Meeting
The Township of East Hawkesbury is reviewing several by-laws, including updates to building permit fees and the appointment of a management committee for the St-Eugene Community Centre. The council will also receive monthly reports from the fire, roads, and drainage departments. Additionally, the agenda includes a discussion on the OCWA agreement renewal proposal.
- By-Law 2024-01: Amends building permit fees
- By-Law 2024-04: Appoints committee for St-Eugene Community Centre management
- By-Law 2024-05: Temporary borrowing for current expenditures
- Review of 2024 Finance Department Budget
- OCWA agreement renewal proposal
Council approved accounts payable totaling $1,348,014.07 for December 2023 and renewed a five-year agreement with OCWA. Several by-laws were passed regarding committee appointments, salary schedules, and temporary borrowing.
- Approved accounts payable for Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2023 in the amount of $1,348,014.07
- Approved 5-year agreement renewal with OCWA
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-05 to authorize temporary borrowing for 2024 expenditures
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-04 to appoint a committee for the St-Eugene Community Centre
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-03 to amend Fire Chief/Health and Safety officer/CEMC salary
- Passed By-Law No. 2024-02 to add a member to the recreation committee
- Adopted Report No. FIN 2024-01 regarding budget expenses under Ontario Regulation 284/09
- Supported City of Greater Sudbury's request to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act