Hawkesbury public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Amendment Public Meeting
The Council is considering a zoning by-law amendment for an unaddressed vacant lot on Gladstone Street. The proposal would add an R2-exception zone to treat Lot 43 and part of Lot 42 as a single lot to allow for a semi-detached dwelling.
- Zoning amendment for Lot 43 and Part of Lot 42 on Registered Plan M-3 (Gladstone Street)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council meeting includes the adoption of 2024 budget estimates and a $2,500,000 debenture for arena refrigeration system replacement. The agenda also features presentations on the Hawkesbury Public Library 2024 budget and administrative monetary penalties. Additionally, council will review by-laws for property lot controls and contract amendments.
- By-law to authorize borrowing $2,500,000.00 for arena refrigeration system replacement
- Adoption of 2024 budget estimates
- Lease agreement with 13734943 Canada Inc. (Hawkesbury Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC)
- Amendment to waste collection contract with Gilles R. Mayer Sanitation Ltd. and 781998 Ontario Inc.
- Part Lot Control requests for 735-743 Regent Street and 921-923 Jacynthe Street
Special meeting
Council will review the second draft of the 2024 Budget presented by Philippe Timbers. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations regarding CUPE Local 1026.
- Presentation of the 2024 Budget second draft
- Closed session negotiations regarding CUPE Local 1026
Special Meeting of Council
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Special Meeting of Council
Treasurer Philippe Timbers will present the budget for the year 2024. This special meeting is focused on this financial presentation.
- Presentation of the 2024 Budget by Treasurer Philippe Timbers
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council will discuss several financial matters, including the use of modernization reserves and capital project transfers. The agenda includes a presentation on an audit plan and a request to close Main Street for a Christmas parade. Additionally, the council will review by-laws regarding recycling services and council remuneration.
- Recycling service agreement with R. Mayer Sanitation Ltd.
- Main St. closure for the Christmas Parade
- Use of modernization reserve funds
- Support for Connecting Links 2024-2025 grant application
- Amendment to the Municipal Emergency Plan
Special Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council is meeting to consider a temporary closure of Main Street between William Street and McGill Street for the "Halloween on the Main" event. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding a human resources matter.
- Temporary closure of Main Street between William Street and McGill Street
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council will consider several items including the hiring of a contract project manager and the FoodCycler Program. The meeting also includes a report on a grant allocation for 290 Champlain Street redevelopment.
- Hiring of a Project Manager (contract)
- FoodCycler Program recommendation
- Grant allocation for 290 Champlain Street redevelopment
- Declaring Recycling Truck N° 18 as surplus
- Presentation on transportation services to Montreal and Ottawa
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review a sponsorship agreement with Caisse Desjardins Ontario to administer a community development fund. Discussion includes a presentation regarding a by-law for backyard chickens and a draft plan of subdivision for 545 Industriel Boulevard.
- Presentation on a potential by-law for backyard chickens
- Review of the 2022 Annual Report for Fire Services
- Sponsorship agreement with Caisse Desjardins Ontario for a community development fund
- Modifications to administrative fees in By-law N° 36-2023
- Draft approval of plan of subdivision for 545 Industriel Boulevard
Council approved the conditions for a draft subdivision plan at 545 Industriel Boulevard and reduced rental fees for multi-room hall courts. The board also appointed two new building inspectors and supported a resolution against 'renovictions'.
- Approved Conditions of Draft Approval of Plan of Subdivision for 545 Industriel Boulevard
- Approved reduction of rental costs for multi-room hall courts (R-176-23)
- Supported City of Quinte West resolution regarding Bill 97 'Renovictions' (R-178-23)
- Passed By-law N° 50-2023 appointing Martin Allard and Nicolas Pagé as Building Inspectors and Property Standards Officers
- Passed By-law N° 48-2023 to amend fee schedules for services (modified)
- Confirmed in-camera instructions to the CAO regarding ongoing litigation (R-180-23)
- Confirmed in-camera instructions to the CAO regarding negotiation (R-181-23)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review several matters including a proposed snowplow purchase for 2025 and the Le Mont Roc subdivision project. The meeting also includes presentations on food recycling technology and a potential commercial expo.
- Le Mont Roc Project (Plan of Subdivision 46M-91)
- Purchase of a snow plow for 2025
- Dispatch console recommendation
- NG911 solution amendment
- By-law N° 43-2023 regarding Marc-Andre St. and Suzie Cr.
Council approved a budget for a new snow plow and adopted a new by-law governing council meetings. The board also authorized a new fire dispatch console and changed the supplier for the NG911 solution. Additionally, a deeming by-law for the Le Mont Roc Project was adopted.
- Approved $450,000 budget for 2025 snow plow purchase
- Adopted By-law N° 42-2023 governing Council meetings and repealed By-laws N° 57-2022 and N° 2-2023
- Authorized direct negotiation with Bearcom for a new fire dispatch console
- Amended Resolution R-31-23 to use Owen Sound Police Service for NG911 solution
- Adopted By-law N° 44-2023 regarding Le Mont Roc Project subdivision deregistration
- Authorized firefighters to hold a Muscular Dystrophy Canada boot drive on Sept 4, 2023
- Approved 'Platinum and Ultimate' participation options for Hawkesbury Trade Expo
- Appointed Richard Picard as Building Inspector and Property Standards Officer
Regular Meeting of Council
Council approved technical corrections to a zoning by-law for 545 Industriel Boulevard and passed a resolution calling for provincial and federal resources to combat homelessness and the opioid crisis. Several administrative by-laws were passed, including the appointment of a Deputy Chief Building Official.
- Approved technical amendments to By-law N° 34-2023 for 545 Industriel Boulevard
- Passed resolution supporting Town of Parry Sound's call for provincial and federal resources for opioid crisis, mental health, and homelessness
- Passed By-law N° 36-2023 to impose fees for services rendered by the Town
- Passed By-law N° 37-2023 to delegate powers and duties to the Chief Administrative Officer
- Passed By-law N° 38-2023 appointing Chantal Bégin as Deputy Chief Building Official
- Passed By-law N° 39-2023 to correct technical errors in Zoning By-law N° 20-2018
- Confirmed in-camera instructions to the CAO regarding organizational restructuring and potential litigation
Regular Meeting of Council
Council approved a comprehensive zoning and Official Plan amendment to allow for a mix of single-detached, semi-detached, townhouse, and apartment dwellings, as well as commercial and open space uses at 545 Industriel Boulevard. Other key actions included approving additional funding for the Sports Complex refrigeration project and the McGill Street wall.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 545 Industriel Boulevard to permit residential and commercial development
- Approved $300,300 in additional work for CIMCO Refrigeration at the Sports Complex
- Approved $47,610.81 from reserves for McGill Street wall inspection invoices
- Approved exemption to part lot control for 910 and 912 Roch Street
- Authorized the sale of obsolete equipment per policy SF-P-2018-3
- Adopted directive SG-D-2023-01 regarding the destruction and archiving of documents
- Received 2022 Financial statements and 2022 statement of remuneration and expenses
- Adopted May 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes and Joint Recycling Committee minutes