North Dundas public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Council will review the 2024 draft budget and financial statements. Discussion items include updates to public event and accessibility policies, winter maintenance, and several development-related bylaws.
- 2024 Draft Budget presentation
- Bylaw No. 2023-100 Dog Control Bylaw
- Bylaw No. 2023-102 Delayed Payment Agreement for Wellings of Winchester water and sewer charges
- Bylaw No. 2023-103 Development Charges Late Payment Agreement for Wellings of Winchester Inc.
- Budget Amendment No. 2023-14 for Capital Bridge and Bridge Design
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Dundas is reviewing several by-laws regarding water and sanitary sewer rates, municipal borrowing, and various rezoning requests. The agenda also includes discussions on manganese treatment options for water and the Anderson Municipal Drain realignment.
- Rezoning of 3024 Bridge Street (Bylaw No. 2023-94)
- Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates amendment (Bylaw No. 2023-71)
- Municipal Borrowing - OILC (Bylaw No. 2023-95)
- Anderson Municipal Drain partial realignment (Bylaw No. 2023-97)
- Removal of holding for Wellings Phase 2 and Phase 3 (Bylaw No. 2023-92)
Special Meeting
The Township of North Dundas scheduled a special meeting to conduct business in a closed session regarding a human resource issue. The agenda also includes the ratification of Bylaw No. 2023-96.
- Closed session discussion regarding a human resource issue involving an identifiable individual or employee
- Ratification of Bylaw No. 2023-96
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Dundas is reviewing zoning amendments for properties at 20 and 38 King Street in Chesterville. The meeting includes discussions regarding agreements with the Rideau Valley and South Nation River Conservation Authorities. Council will also consider a proposal for an outdoor rink in Harmony Park.
- Zoning amendments for 20 King Street and 38 King Street, Chesterville
- Agreements with Rideau Valley and South Nation River Conservation Authorities
- Proposal for an outdoor rink in Harmony Park
- Review of revised overtime policy
- Support for school bus stop arm camera resolutions
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Dundas is reviewing several infrastructure and land-use items. This includes tenders for drilling and testing groundwater production wells in Winchester. Council will also consider zoning amendments and road closure changes for the Winchester Christmas Garden Party Market.
- Tenders for Winchester groundwater production well drilling and installation (ENV 2023-04)
- Zoning amendment to change a property from mixed-use/doctor to residential
- Engineer's report regarding the realignment of the West Branch of Kittle Creek Municipal Drain
- Amendments to road closures for the Winchester Christmas Garden Party Market
- Updates to Bylaw No. 2021-45 Fees & Charges and Bylaw No. 2021-56 Road Cuts
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing several updated human resources policies including vacation, wage scales, and bereavement leave. The agenda also includes planning matters regarding Wellings of Winchester and various infrastructure and recreation requests.
- Bylaw No. 2023-78: Removal of holding for part of Phase 2 at Wellings of Winchester
- Bylaw No. 2023-77: Removal of holding at 1297 Merkley Road
- Tender No. TS2023-08: Fencing at Operations Centre
- Tender No. TS2023-06: One heavy duty municipal motor grader
- Budget Amendment No. 2023-07: Purchase of industrial refrigerators
Regular Meeting
The Township of North Dundas will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for a new farm equipment dealership. Council will also review the sale of industrial lands to Enbridge Gas and budget amendments for the landfill security system.
- Zoning Amendment (Bylaw No. 2023-73) for a Farm Equipment Dealership
- Sale of industrial lands to Enbridge Gas
- Landfill Security System Budget Amendment 2023-06
- Tender No. ENV2023-03 for site grading at Lafleur Road Well Site
- Lease renewal for MP Eric Duncan
Council approved a zoning amendment to allow a farm equipment dealership on a severed parcel of land. Other key actions included approving a land sale to Enbridge Gas and awarding a construction contract for the Lafleur Road Well Site.
- Approved Zoning Bylaw No. 2023-73 for a farm equipment dealership (Carried)
- Authorized sale of land on Gypsy Lane to Enbridge Gas Inc. for $10,000.00+HST (Carried)
- Awarded Tender No. ENV2023-03 to Louis W. Bray Construction Ltd. for $329,566.00 (Carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with Option 2 for manganese filtration at Lafleur Road Well (Carried)
- Authorized two-year lease renewal for the Office of Eric Duncan, MP (Carried)
- Approved liquor licence extensions for Winchester Legion parking lot for Sept 14 and 22 (Carried)
- Approved budget amendment #2023-06 to transfer landfill security system funds (Carried)
- Repealed Bylaw No. 2022-64 appointing Chloe Preston as Marriage Officiant (Carried)
Special Meeting
The Township of North Dundas is reviewing action requests related to environmental services. This includes proposed amendments to water and sanitary sewer capital charges and 2024 rates. The agenda also includes a ratification bylaw.
- Bylaw No. 2023-04: Water and Sanitary Sewer Capital Charges Amendment
- Bylaw No. 2023-71: Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates
- Ratification of Bylaw No. 2023-48
Council adopted an amendment to the water and sanitary sewer capital charges bylaw. They also passed a bylaw fixing water and sewer service rates effective January 1, 2024.
- Adopted amended Bylaw No. 2023-04 for water and sanitary sewer capital charges
- Passed Bylaw No. 2023-71 fixing water/sewer service rates starting January 1, 2024
- Passed Bylaw No. 2023-48 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution
Regular Meeting
Council approved a zoning amendment for 11997 Spruit Road to allow light industrial use and passed several bylaws regarding employee remuneration and job descriptions. The board also adopted a 2023-2026 strategic priority list and authorized a new water rate bylaw based on a specific cost-recovery option. A request to open a road for the Wellings of Winchester severance was deferred pending more information.
- Approved rezoning of 11997 Spruit Road to Light Industrial - Exception Five (Carried)
- Authorized a water rate bylaw based on 'Option A' for 2024 and beyond
- Approved job descriptions for 8 positions, including Director of Development Services (Carried)
- Adopted Training Policy 38-2012 and Overtime Policy 44-2012 (Carried)
- Approved strategic priorities for 2023-2026 including infrastructure and housing (Carried)
- Passed Bylaw 2023-66 setting full-time salary grids at the 60th percentile of the market (Carried)
- Approved liquor license extensions for Winchester Legion for August 10 and 12 (Carried)
- Passed Bylaw 2023-67 to stop up and close part of Queen Street in Chesterville (Carried)
Regular Meeting
Council approved the use of municipal land at 24 Industrial Drive for future affordable housing. Multiple infrastructure contracts were awarded, including road paving and drainage works. Council also approved a revised salary grid and organizational chart.
- Approved designation of 24 Industrial Drive for affordable housing
- Authorized CAO to implement revised salary grid and organizational chart
- Approved $866,510.25 for road paving via A.L. Blair Construction Ltd.
- Awarded $33,800.00 pulverizing contract to Roto-Mill Inc.
- Approved $18,000 grant to 2686008 Ontario Inc. via RIP
- Approved $2,162.00 for 2026 election management system renewal
- Denied noise exemption request for event at 13346 Forward Road
- Approved lining the base and bank of the Volks Municipal drain
Special Meeting
Council designated the North Dundas District High School 60th reunion as a Public Event of Municipal Significance. Council and senior staff also participated in a Strategic Planning Session. A ratification bylaw was passed to confirm matters dealt with by resolution.
- Declared NDDHS 60th reunion on August 5, 2023, a 'Public Event of Municipal Significance' (Carried)
- Passed Bylaw No. 2023-57 to adopt and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)
Regular Meeting
Council approved new job descriptions for administration and provided a facade grant and improvement loan for a property on St. Lawrence Street. The Chesterville Fair was designated a Public Event of Municipal Significance, and a social media policy for third-party contractors was adopted.
- Approved job descriptions for Human Resources Advisor/Executive Assistant and Deputy Clerk/Communications Coordinator
- Designated Chesterville Fair (August 25-27, 2023) as a 'Public Event of Municipal Significance'
- Approved Winchester Legion liquor license extension for parking lot on June 24, 2023
- Adopted Policy 98-2023 Social Media Policy for Third Party Contractors
- Decided not to appoint a Council member to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board
- Approved $1,665.88 Facade Grant and $2,851.85 Commercial Improvement Loan for 507 St. Lawrence Street
- Adopted minutes from Special Meeting held May 9, 2023
Regular Meeting
Council awarded contracts for water supply and lagoon upgrades and approved the 2023 Municipal Water and Sewer Budget. They also passed a bylaw exempting the township from the Retail Business Holidays Act.
- Approved $4,448,900 contract to Louis W. Bray Construction Limited for Chesterville Drinking Water Supply System Upgrades
- Approved $273,910 contract to J.L. Richards for Contract Administration of water upgrades
- Approved Bylaw No. 2023-47 for Winchester Lagoon Upgrades with R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.
- Approved Bylaw No. 2023-37 to exempt the township from the Retail Business Holidays Act
- Approved the 2023 Municipal Water and Sewer Budget
- Authorized staff to proceed with instructions from a closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition