Hawkesbury public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will decide on adopting the 2025 budget (By-law 74-2024), zoning by-law amendments for 157 and 189 John Street, and ending the FoodCycler pilot project. Other items include awarding an engineering contract for Catherine Street rehabilitation and appointing a screening officer for the Administrative Monetary Penalties System.
- Adoption of 2025 budget (By-law 74-2024)
- Zoning by-law amendments for 157 and 189 John Street (By-laws 72-2024 and 73-2024)
- End of the FoodCycler pilot project
- Awarding engineering contract for Catherine Street rehabilitation
- Appointment of a screening officer for the Administrative Monetary Penalties System
Council adopted the 2025 budget and approved zoning by-law amendments for 157 and 189 John Street, allowing RV storage and sales expansion. It also awarded an engineering contract for Catherine Street rehabilitation and extended the lease for the Centre culturel Le Chenail.
- Adopted 2025 budget (By-law 74-2024)
- Approved zoning amendment at 157 John St. for outdoor storage and RV storage (By-law 72-2024)
- Approved zoning amendment at 189 John St. for RV sales expansion (By-law 73-2024)
- Awarded $48,670 engineering contract for Catherine Street rehab to Alpin & Martin Consultant Ltd
- Approved purchase and installation of 8 benches on Main St. with $25,000 BIA contribution
- Appointed Amanda Léveillé as Screening Officer for AMPS
- Extended lease with Centre culturel Le Chenail for 2 years
- Proclaimed 16 Days of Activism (White Ribbon Campaign)
Special meeting
The Hawkesbury Council is convening a special meeting to hold a closed session regarding the Strategic Plan, specifically an educational session. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Closed meeting to discuss Strategic Plan
- Public comments period included
- Meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The special meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a closed session for an educational/training session on the Strategic Plan under the Municipal Act. No decisions were made in open session; the council adopted the agenda and adjourned.
- Opened meeting at 1:30 p.m. (carried)
- Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
- Held closed meeting for educational session on Strategic Plan (carried)
- Resumed open meeting at 3:29 p.m. (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:31 p.m. (carried)
Statutory Public Meeting
The council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment that would allow recreational vehicle sales and servicing at 189 John Street, adding six service bays. The amendment seeks to rezone Lots 4, 5, 7 and part of Lot 8 (Registered Plan M-21) currently zoned Community Core Commercial. The meeting will also consider renaming Bruneau and Pilon Streets to avoid duplicate names in a future subdivision south of Lafrance Crescent. Procedural items include opening, agenda adoption, conflict disclosures, and adjournment.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 157 and 189 John Street to permit RV sales and servicing (six service bays)
- Public hearing on the proposed zoning amendment (public notice attached)
- Street name change for Bruneau and Pilon Streets in a future subdivision south of Lafrance Crescent
- Public hearing on the street name change (public notice attached)
The meeting was a statutory public meeting with no decisions made. Council heard a presentation on a zoning by-law amendment for 157 and 189 John Street and received public comments, but took no action. Council also discussed renaming Pilon Street to Auger Street and Bruneau Street to Christophe Street, but no vote was taken.
- Opened meeting (R-217-24, carried)
- Adopted agenda as presented (R-218-24, carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (R-219-24, carried)
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will review the second draft of the 2025 budget and consider a zoning by-law amendment for the Devcore Place de la Station development. Other items include a delegation on cameras/radars, a response on school transportation eligibility, and a request to support Ontario's Big City Mayors' 'Solve the Crisis' campaign. Council will also vote on by-laws to rename Pilon Street to Auger Street and Bruneau Street to Christophe Street, and authorize a memorandum of understanding with the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club.
- 2025 budget second draft presented
- Zoning by-law amendment for Place de la Station (Devcore)
- Delegation from Jacques Léveillé on cameras/radars
- Rehabilitation of Catherine Street – design phase
- Policing cost for 2025
Council approved a revised 2025 budget allowing a tax rate increase of up to 9.5%. They also approved a zoning amendment for the Place de la Station development, supported a grant application for the Robert Hartley Sport Complex roof, and approved a $100,000 budget for Catherine Street design. A resolution was passed to request the province freeze OPP policing costs or increase funding.
- Approved 2025 budget with tax rate increase to max 9.5% (carried)
- Approved zoning amendment for Place de la Station (Devcore) with R4-Exception zone (carried)
- Supported CSRIF grant application for Robert Hartley Sport Complex roof ($1,733,000 project) (carried)
- Approved $100,000 budget for Catherine Street rehabilitation design (carried)
- Passed resolution requesting province freeze 2025 OPP policing costs or increase OMPF funding (carried)
- Authorized MOU with Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club (carried)
- Approved by-law 67-2024 renaming Pilon St to Auger St and Bruneau St to Christophe St (carried)
- Approved by-law 68-2024 for zoning amendment (Place de la Station) (carried)
Special meeting
The council will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and disclose any pecuniary interests. The main business is a presentation of the first drafts of the 2025 operating budget and the 2025 capital budget, with supporting documents attached. No other items are listed for decision.
- Opening of the meeting
- Adoption of the agenda
- Disclosures of pecuniary interest
- Presentation of the 2025 operating budget (first draft)
- Presentation of the 2025 capital budget (first draft)
The special meeting was held to present the first draft of the 2025 budget. Treasurer Philippe Timbers gave the presentation, but no decisions were made on the budget. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive votes beyond procedural motions.
- Opened meeting at 6:00 p.m. (carried)
- Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:08 p.m. (carried)
Statutory Public Meeting
The Hawkesbury Council will hold a statutory public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for a vacant lot on Higginson Street. The proposal aims to rezone the property to allow for the construction of residential townhouses and low-rise apartment dwellings.
- Zoning by-law amendment for Place de la Station (Higginson Street)
- Public hearing scheduled for October 28, 2024
- Proposal to rezone Part of Lot 8 for residential townhouses and low-rise apartments
The Hawkesbury Council held a statutory public meeting to present a zoning by-law amendment application for the "Place de la Station" development project on Higginson Street by Devcore. No substantive decisions or votes on the amendment were recorded during the meeting.
- Opened the special meeting (Resolution R-206-24)
- Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution R-207-24)
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. (Resolution R-208-24)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council will discuss recommendations regarding yard waste collections. The meeting also includes a vote on a by-law to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official.
- Discussion on yard waste collections
- By-law N° 65-2024 to appoint Pierre-Luc Schnupp as Deputy Chief Building Official
- Closed meeting regarding human resources hiring
Council approved a motion to offer 14 yard waste collections annually starting in 2025, expanding from the 12-collection pilot in 2024. The pilot collected 68.8 tons more than in 2023, with over 135 tons diverted by year-end. Council also appointed Pierre-Luc Schnupp as Deputy Chief Building Official and adopted a by-law to confirm proceedings.
- Approved 14 yard waste collections per year starting 2025 (R-212-24)
- Appointed Pierre-Luc Schnupp as Deputy Chief Building Official (By-law 65-2024)
- Adopted confirmation by-law 66-2024
- Adopted agenda with withdrawal of in-camera item 15.1
- Adopted consent items including minutes
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will discuss a 2024 Asset Management Plan and receive updates on building studies for the fire station, town hall, and public library. The meeting includes decisions on community safety zones and a part lot control exemption for Jacynthe Street.
- By-law N° 62-2024 regulating Community Safety Zones
- By-law N° 63-2024 for part lot control exemption at 1031-1033 Jacynthe Street
- Review of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
- Building study updates for Town Hall, Public Library, and Fire Station
- Support request for a province-wide long-service medal for paramedics
Special meeting
The Hawkesbury Town Council will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and disclose any pecuniary interests. The primary item for action is the consideration of a contract award for a salt dome, referenced as 2024-REC-45. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Contract Awarding Salt dome (2024-REC-45) – attachments provided
Statutory Public Meeting
Hawkesbury Town Council holds a statutory public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for a vacant lot at 1300 Spence Avenue. The proposed change would allow construction of a municipal service garage, storage shed, and salt shed on the site, currently zoned Regional Commercial Zone (CR). Residents are invited to comment on the amendment.
- Amendments to the Zoning by-law for 1300 Spence Avenue to allow municipal service garage, storage shed, and salt shed
- Rezoning from Regional Commercial Zone (CR) to Trade and Industry Zone 2 with Exception (E2-1)
- Public hearing invited for community input on the proposed amendment
Regular Meeting of Council
The Town of Hawkesbury Council will discuss financial statements for 2023 and a report on speeding cameras. The body is deciding on a zoning amendment for the municipal garage and updates to planning and engineering fees.
- Zoning By-Law amendment for the Municipal Garage at 1300 Spence Avenue (By-law N° 55-2024)
- Revision of fee tariffs for planning and engineering requests (By-law N° 56-2024)
- Memorandum of Understanding with CEPEO for land transfer near Nouvel Horizon Public Elementary School (By-law N° 58-2024)
- Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Services Repair Policy
- Presentation of financial statements as of December 31, 2023
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Town Council meeting will adopt previous meeting minutes and review administrative reports and accounts payable. Council members will hear a zoning by‑law amendment request, a draft Asset Management Plan, and several matters requiring action, including a sewer discharge agreement, a road‑work contract, safety zone proposals, truck‑route options, the OPP detachment budget, and inter‑municipal recycling agreements.
- Awarding contract for work under Connecting Link 2024‑2025
- Ecolomondo special sewer discharge agreement
- Community safety zone proposal
- Truck route options study
- Zoning by‑law amendment request for recreational vehicle parking
Statutory Public Meeting
The council will discuss amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the property at 430 Highway 17. The proposals would redesignate the site from a Regional Commercial Policy Area to a Trade and Industry Policy Area and rezone it to a site‑specific Trade and Industry One Zone (E1‑XX) to allow a light‑industrial warehouse. The warehouse would be single‑storey, 11,531 m², with office space, parking for employees and visitors, and a site‑plan control application is also pending.
- Official Plan amendment to change 430 Highway 17 from Regional Commercial to Trade and Industry policy area
- Zoning By-law amendment to rezone 430 Highway 17 from Regional Commercial Zone (CR) to Trade and Industry One Zone (E1‑XX)
- Proposed single‑storey 11,531 m² light‑industrial warehouse with accessory office space at 430 Highway 17
- Parking plan: 84 employee/visitor spaces, including 5 accessible, 20 loading, and 8 bicycle spaces
- Site Plan Control application under the Planning Act for the same property
The statutory public meeting was held to consider proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the property at 430 Highway 17. No written or verbal comments were received, and no decisions were made; the matter was only presented and discussed. The meeting was adjourned without a vote on the amendments.
- Opened meeting (R-148-24) carried
- Adopted agenda (R-149-24) carried
- Adjourned meeting (R-150-24) carried
Special meeting
The Hawkesbury Council will meet to discuss a proposed amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a property at 430 County Road 17, as well as an update on the town's strategic plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of by-laws for a municipal funding agreement and the appointment of a Deputy Clerk.
- Zoning changes proposed for 430 County Road 17
- Strategic plan update presented by Jennifer Ashfield
- By-law N° 50-2024 for Municipal Funding Agreement with AMO
- By-law N° 51-2024 appointing Annie Rochefort as Deputy Clerk
- Public hearing scheduled for zoning changes at 6:30 p.m.
Council approved an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for land at 430 Highway 17, redesignating it to Trade and Industry Policy Area with an E1-exception zone for a light industrial warehouse. They also authorized a letter requesting a pause in school transportation eligibility changes, commissioned a study on rooming houses, and passed several by-laws including appointing a Deputy Clerk. A closed meeting was held to discuss a human resources file.
- Approved Official Plan amendment (By-law 49-2024) and zoning by-law amendment (By-law 52-2024) for 430 Highway 17 (carried)
- Authorized letter to Consortium and Ministry of Education requesting pause on school bus eligibility changes (carried)
- Instructed Fotenn to study rooming house provisions in Zoning By-law 20-2018 (carried)
- Passed By-law 50-2024 for Municipal Funding Agreement with AMO (carried)
- Passed By-law 51-2024 appointing Annie Rochefort as Deputy Clerk (carried)
- Authorized Fire Department Muscular Dystrophy Canada boot drive on September 2, 2024 (carried)
- Held closed meeting to discuss identifiable individual's information (carried)
Special meeting
The Council will meet to address two matters requiring action. These include a by-law for part lot control on Suzie Crescent and an agreement regarding a land acquisition.
- By-law N° 47-2024: Part lot control for 1791, 1793, 1821 and 1823 Suzie Crescent
- By-law N° 48-2024: Land acquisition agreement with 10260479 Canada Inc.
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review several matters including a contract for a new municipal garage and insurance renewals. Discussion includes updates on municipal building studies, bridge funding requests, and several new or amended by-laws regarding local regulations.
- Contract award for the new Municipal Garage
- Renewal of Town's insurance for 2024-2025
- Request for funds for Cécile bridge tender preparation
- By-law N° 40-2024 to regulate garage sales
- By-law N° 42-2024 to regulate Fireworks and Firecrackers
Regular Meeting of Council
Hawkesbury Council will review several proposed by-laws, including new rules for refreshment vehicles and garbage disposal rates. The agenda also includes a presentation on ATV access near McGill Street and notice of a bridge replacement study. Additionally, the council will discuss generator work at the Robert Hartley Sport Complex.
- By-law to impose rates for garbage collection, disposal, and diversion
- Licensing and regulation of refreshment vehicles (food trucks)
- Land acquisition from Gestion Vitrico Ltee
- Generator work at the Robert Hartley Sport Complex
- Notice of public information centre for Hawkesbury Bridge Replacements study
Special meeting
The Hawkesbury Council will conduct a special meeting including a closed session. The closed portion includes discussions on agreement negotiations and the Centre culturel Le Chenail.
- Negotiations for an agreement
- Centre culturel Le Chenail
Regular Meeting of Council
The Town of Hawkesbury Council will review several administrative updates including a new municipal garage plan and a website update. The agenda also includes matters regarding the sale of obsolete equipment, capital project financing, and lot creation for James and Higginson Streets.
- Presentation of plans for the new municipal garage
- Update on the study of municipal buildings
- Sale of obsolete equipment
- Lot creation for James and Higginson Streets (Place de la Station)
- Amendment to By-law N° 75-2018 regarding the Committee of Adjustment
Special meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposed amendment to Zoning By-law N° 20-2018 regarding Gladstone Street. The meeting includes consideration of By-law N° 24-2024 for this location.
- Amendment to Zoning By-law N° 20-2018 (Gladstone Street)
- Review of By-law N° 24-2024 (File D14-145)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review the 2024 Downtown Business Improvement Area budget and a new Special Event Guide. Discussions include water and sewer rate structures, a special sewer discharge agreement for AIR Distillerie, and several municipal by-law amendments.
- 2024 Budget presentation for Hawkesbury Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA)
- Special Sewer Discharge Agreement for AIR Distillerie
- Request for exemption to part lot control at Suzie Crescent
- By-law N° 13-2024 fixing water and sewer service rates
- By-law N° 14-2024 imposing a rate for waste collection, disposal, and diversion
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council will discuss the implementation of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System and related by-laws. The agenda also includes reviewing 2023 environmental service annual reports and appointing an Acting Fire Chief.
- Implementation of Administrative Monetary Penalty System (By-law N° 8-2024)
- Creation of a Bylaw Manager position
- Amendments to Parking and Traffic By-laws (By-law N° 10-2024)
- Appointment of Julien Boisvenue as Acting Fire Chief (By-law N° 11-2024)
- Review of 2023 Drinking Water and Wastewater annual reports
Regular Meeting of Council
The Hawkesbury Council will consider awarding an engineering contract for the rehabilitation of Cameron Street. The agenda also includes a site plan approval request for 1003 Cameron Street and a report on changes to the Town's website.
- Engineering contract award for Cameron Street rehabilitation
- Site plan approval request for 1003 Cameron Street
- Report on the redesign of the Town's website
- Request for support regarding AMO Policy Update
- Request for support for a municipal equipment operator course
Special meeting
The Council will conduct a special meeting that includes a closed session. The closed portion of the meeting involves correspondence related to human resources.
- Closed meeting discussion regarding human resources correspondence
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will consider a zoning amendment for Gladstone Street and several new by-laws. Other items include interim tax levies for 2024 and authorizing temporary loans from the National Bank of Canada.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for Gladstone Street (Lot 42 and Lot 43)
- By-law N° 1-2024 for interim tax levies for 2024
- By-law N° 2-2024 to authorize temporary loans from the National Bank of Canada
- By-law N° 3-2024 to appoint Loïc-Arnaud Plouffe as By-law Enforcement Officer
- Amended 2024 Council meeting calendar