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The body will consider three specific property requests and review the minutes from the June 30, 2026 hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ca6f8641-d625-4ffc-9068-467041cb541e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ca6f8641-d625-4ffc-9068-467041cb541e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "No substantive items listed for Committee of the Whole meeting", "summary": "The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b94028c2-7fef-440f-bccf-f25e10bfe6fb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b94028c2-7fef-440f-bccf-f25e10bfe6fb&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "No substantive items listed for September 14, 2026 meeting", "summary": "The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=843783b1-63d5-41e0-a55a-7ad8409bd94c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=843783b1-63d5-41e0-a55a-7ad8409bd94c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "No substantive items on agenda", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for October 5, 2026 contains only procedural elements and no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals. The agenda text provided includes interface elements but no actual agenda items such as reports, by-laws, or resolutions. This meeting appears to be purely procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7ea59aed-f94e-4004-a4db-4d2421ab6d47&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7ea59aed-f94e-4004-a4db-4d2421ab6d47&lang=English" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural", "summary": "The council meeting agenda for Leeds and the Thousand Islands on July 13, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=283dc31c-6140-4979-80de-554137cd165f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=283dc31c-6140-4979-80de-554137cd165f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Township considers road widenings and fire equipment donations", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals for park and cemetery accessibility and voting on several staff reports. Key decisions include budget approvals for fire equipment and the dedication of road widenings via by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5e175859-26ba-474c-9f63-6155a1731238&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5e175859-26ba-474c-9f63-6155a1731238&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee to consider three zoning applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications for minor variances at the Lansdowne Council Chambers. The agenda includes the adoption of draft minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on a volunteer gala.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ffa1623d-bdf9-4402-ad09-8d81ae915187&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ffa1623d-bdf9-4402-ad09-8d81ae915187&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $6.6M water station contract and zoning by-law amendments", "summary": "The Council is meeting on June 15, 2026, to decide on zoning by-law amendments for three properties, award major infrastructure contracts, approve the 2025 audited financial statements, and handle routine appointments and by-laws. A public meeting is scheduled for the zoning amendment at 1 Lone Tree Island. The agenda also includes a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6c4329eb-a25f-46a4-b70f-5a7c1ec5b243&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6c4329eb-a25f-46a4-b70f-5a7c1ec5b243&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Committee recommends $147,369.60 slurry seal contract award to Greenwood Paving", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review staff reports and make recommendations to Council. Items include extending a curbside collection contract with Emterra Environmental, approving $70,000 for wastewater environmental assessment studies, establishing a donation policy, and awarding a slurry seal tender. Also under consideration is an automatic aid agreement with the Township of South Frontenac for fire services.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=faee3c65-2835-42cc-9f9b-29733c38a256&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=13190", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=faee3c65-2835-42cc-9f9b-29733c38a256&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment reviews three new property applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will review three new development applications. Each application includes a recommendation for approval subject to conditions found in the Planner's Report.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d49d4fe6-3b1c-44a7-9f9c-0f5de8352eff&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d49d4fe6-3b1c-44a7-9f9c-0f5de8352eff&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to interview and appoint new Ward 1 councillor", "summary": "Council will interview seven candidates and appoint a new councillor for Ward 1 to fill a vacancy. Other decisions include heritage designations for three properties, approval of community grants and youth bursaries, and a pickleball court expansion request. Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment and the Leeds County OPP Detachment Board are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=449bcbe0-b68e-4718-9e41-e68e4a969160&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=449bcbe0-b68e-4718-9e41-e68e4a969160&Agenda=PostMinutes&lang=English", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=449bcbe0-b68e-4718-9e41-e68e4a969160&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Township discusses heritage designations, community grants, and zoning amendments", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal matters including heritage property designations and various grant distributions. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for Ivy Lea Road and a request for a new fire services trailer.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=803d68ba-f157-4ba4-bfeb-a8073c9a5cf3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=13011", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=803d68ba-f157-4ba4-bfeb-a8073c9a5cf3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee to decide on variance applications at 16 Jackstraw Lane and 69 Benson Park Rd", "summary": "The Leeds and the Thousand Islands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two new minor variance applications. Applications D13-2026-008 (16 Jackstraw Lane) and D13-2026-009 (69 Benson Park Rd) are recommended for approval subject to conditions in the Planner’s Reports. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and handle other routine business.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4ce3293-4f4c-4538-9232-2f7641f60ad4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4ce3293-4f4c-4538-9232-2f7641f60ad4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on 2026 tax rates and rezoning of 390 Back Street", "summary": "Council will decide on the 2026 tax rate bylaw, which sets property tax rates for all classes. It will also consider a zoning amendment for 390 Back Street (Rural to Rural Special Exception) and hold a public meeting for a zoning change at 158 Hill Island. Other actions include filling a council vacancy in Ward 1 and approving a contract extension for waste site compaction.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8f4abf7d-70a0-4d56-aaa0-6d76db88c652&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8f4abf7d-70a0-4d56-aaa0-6d76db88c652&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-10", "body": "Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting", "headline": "Municipal Heritage Committee to consider designating three properties", "summary": "The Municipal Heritage Committee will meet to discuss draft designation by-laws for three properties: 181 Tower Road, 186 Main Street, and 117 Raison Road. The committee will also review staff updates on the Springfield House & Escott Town Hall project and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Retaining Wall Project.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5fb01067-506f-4741-8999-185dabeac4e9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5fb01067-506f-4741-8999-185dabeac4e9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Committee recommends zoning change for 108 Main St, Seeley's Bay", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 108 Main St and adjacent vacant land in Seeley's Bay, changing the zone to RH-7. It will also discuss a water and wastewater financial plan and rates, a revisioning of Seeley's Bay Hall, and a video surveillance policy. Delegations include presentations on Rockport development and pickleball court lines.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a22a87c5-72f5-4212-8e61-c3e2b4ec6852&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12971", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a22a87c5-72f5-4212-8e61-c3e2b4ec6852&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to approve four land use applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. It will consider one outstanding application (905 Woodridge Lane) and three new applications (929 Burma Lane, 38 Dark Island Lane, 481 Bostwick Island). Recommendations are to approve each application subject to conditions in the Planner’s Report. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f2ae4c51-8318-4abb-b204-cc6bc069be46&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f2ae4c51-8318-4abb-b204-cc6bc069be46&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves truck purchase, flag policy, and opposes high-speed rail", "summary": "The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will approve the purchase of a half-ton pickup truck for $64,617.60 and a shade structure for Centennial Park for $64,299.09. The council also approved a new Municipal Flag Policy and voted to oppose the Alto High Speed Rail proposal.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=43162fed-4317-4db4-95a4-9cef04ace9ab&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12970", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=43162fed-4317-4db4-95a4-9cef04ace9ab&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review three minor variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider three new minor variance applications for local properties. The body will also discuss site plan control agreements and the placement of small accessory structures near high water marks.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=23c43e37-2996-4ae2-a56b-47e47ee5aa6d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=23c43e37-2996-4ae2-a56b-47e47ee5aa6d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Committee to direct Seeley's Bay Hall design and approve employee code of conduct", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss the future of the Seeley's Bay Community Hall and vote on an Employee Code of Conduct. Delegations will also present on the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair and a burn by-law infraction.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b6e49fa2-7c3d-4c62-9cb6-2353854fd7f9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12945", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b6e49fa2-7c3d-4c62-9cb6-2353854fd7f9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold closed training session with lawyer and staff", "summary": "This special council meeting is devoted to a closed session for education and training under the Municipal Act. Presentations will be given by a municipal lawyer and municipal staff. No public decisions or substantive business are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1df94c52-79b4-4155-a0ed-0eec9e0ea3e7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1df94c52-79b4-4155-a0ed-0eec9e0ea3e7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on Official Plan and zoning amendment for Tourist Commercial use", "summary": "Council will hold a public meeting for telecommunication tower applications at 469 Lower Oak Leaf Road and 1802 Outlet Road, and for a zoning and Official Plan amendment (Greene Subdivision). Key decisions include a proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment to change a property's land use from Rural to Tourist Commercial, approval of multiple grants and contracts, and appointment of a new Committee of Adjustment member.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fa07b472-0f15-4b77-a215-fa4bba370c6e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12156", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fa07b472-0f15-4b77-a215-fa4bba370c6e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Committee to consider 2026 amendment to General Rates and Fees By-law", "summary": "This Committee of the Whole meeting will consider a staff recommendation to adopt By-law 2026-005, amending the municipality's General Rates and Fees for various services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation and municipal drain appeals. The 2026 adopted municipal operating and capital budgets are presented for information only.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aa48211f-f764-4b66-826b-fca5e968ebdc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12084", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aa48211f-f764-4b66-826b-fca5e968ebdc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to vote on D13-2026-001 (360 Tar Island) application", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 hearing. It will review outstanding applications and consider a new application, D13-2026-001 for 360 Tar Island, with a recommendation to approve it subject to conditions. The meeting also includes appointments for vice chair and discussion of a new member request before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=27a75a92-2f60-48c0-b457-0daf04a66f14&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=27a75a92-2f60-48c0-b457-0daf04a66f14&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 915 Woodridge Lane to Shoreline Residential", "summary": "Council will decide on a zoning by-law amendment for 915 Woodridge Lane, changing the property from Rural to Shoreline Residential Special Exception. They will also vote on the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law and a Temporary Borrowing By-law. A delegation will discuss pickleball in Lansdowne, and the 2025 Asset Management Plan is up for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b4943f90-5677-4083-bdfa-9a3384c55b22&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12074", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b4943f90-5677-4083-bdfa-9a3384c55b22&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-12-16", "body": "Committee of Adjustment Meeting", "headline": "Committee to approve two applications at 1000 Islands Parkway and Wallace Island", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will meet on December 16, 2025 to adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the November 25, 2025 hearing. It will consider two new development applications: D13-2025-044 for 681 1000 Islands Parkway and D13-2025-045 for 285 Wallace Island, with recommendations to approve each subject to planner‑specified conditions. The meeting also includes discussion of small accessory structures near the high water mark and site plan control agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42011ecc-dc42-429c-ae88-50de57565e86&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42011ecc-dc42-429c-ae88-50de57565e86&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-12-11", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider 2026 budgets with $13.5M levy and tax rate of 0.00565325", "summary": "This special council meeting focuses on receiving and potentially accepting the 2026 Mayor's Draft Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets, including a net levy of $13,520,300 and a residential property tax rate of 0.00565325. Council will also consider the Water and Wastewater budgets, with proposed rate increases effective January 2026, and a capital budget of $6,057,300 for water/wastewater.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4871ccc5-0f0e-4d3c-94c0-6e47537de346&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12000", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4871ccc5-0f0e-4d3c-94c0-6e47537de346&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-12-08", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council adopts official plan and zoning amendment for 7 Clark Drive", "summary": "The council will vote to adopt Official Plan amendment D09-2025-002 and Zoning By-law amendment D14-2025-011 that change land‑use designations and zoning for the property at 7 Clark Drive. It will also consider a recommendation to refuse Zoning By-law amendment D14-2025-010 for 439 Thousand Islands Parkway. Several by‑laws, including those on voting equipment and zoning changes for 7 Bulls Island, 7 Clark Drive, and 439 Thousand Islands Parkway, will receive third‑reading approval. Staff reports on the 2026 council schedule, municipal elections, and other items will be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4d2dfc57-d325-47e7-9543-3cedaedcfe01&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=12039", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4d2dfc57-d325-47e7-9543-3cedaedcfe01&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-12-01", "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review zoning amendments and 2026 election procedures", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss zoning changes for two properties and the 2026 municipal election voting methods. The body will also consider a renewal of the Circular Materials Ontario Depot Operations Agreement and a proposed 2026 meeting schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=af471890-b4ef-44d4-8ea8-85e3b755110b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11593", "source": "https://pub-leeds1000islands.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=af471890-b4ef-44d4-8ea8-85e3b755110b&lang=English" } ] }