North Dundas public meetings in 2024

Special Meeting Budget

The North Dundas Council will present and discuss the draft municipal budget for 2025. A ratification bylaw (Bylaw No. 2024-85) will be considered to adopt and confirm matters dealt with by resolution. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, and disclosing pecuniary interests.

• 2025 Draft Municipal Budget – presentation (Draft to Council_V1.1.pdf)
• 2025 Draft Municipal Budget – background document (Draft to Council.pdf)
• Ratification Bylaw No. 2024-85 – adoption and confirmation of matters dealt with by resolution
• Call Meeting to Order – procedural opening
• Adoption of Agenda – procedural approval

Council received the first draft of the 2025 municipal budget from consultant Lachlan McDonald, with department heads presenting their portions and receiving feedback. No decisions were made on the budget; council will review it and may ask staff additional questions before further discussions. A ratification bylaw was passed to confirm prior resolutions.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (2024-321)
• Passed Bylaw 2024-85 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (2024-322)
• Adjourned to the Call of the Chair at 6:47 PM (2024-323)

Regular Meeting

The council will consider an action request to authorize the mayor and CAO to execute a fifth lease extension and amendment with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario for office space at 547 St. Lawrence Street in Winchester. An update on municipal office renovations will be presented. The council will also ratify Bylaw No. 2024-84, which adopts and confirms matters previously dealt with by resolution. Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and disclosure of pecuniary interest are also on the agenda.

• OPP Lease Extension – authorize fifth lease extension for space at 547 St. Lawrence St., Winchester
• Update regarding municipal office renovations (details in attached PDF)
• Ratification of Bylaw No. 2024-84 to adopt and confirm prior resolutions

Council authorized the Mayor and CAO to execute a fifth lease extension with the province for space at 547 St. Lawrence Street in Winchester. It also approved the job description and recruitment process for the Chief Administrative Officer position. A ratification bylaw was passed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized fifth lease extension with province for 547 St. Lawrence St. (carried)
• Approved CAO job description (carried)
• Approved CAO recruitment process (carried)
• Passed ratification bylaw 2024-84 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas Council will vote on water and sewer rate bylaws for 2025, approve facade improvement grants and budget amendments, and authorize the sale of a fire truck to the local firefighters association.

• Bylaw 2024-79: Water and sewer rates for 2025
• Facade Improvement Grant of $2,017.24 at 545 St. Lawrence St.
• Sale of Village Queen fire truck to NDFFA for $1.00
• Budget Amendment 2024-09 for municipal drain maintenance
• Bylaw 2024-81: Zoning amendment at 10591 Kerrs Ridge Road

Council approved a zoning amendment for 10591 Kerrs Ridge Road, changing the designation from Rural to Open Space, Restricted Lands, and Residential First Density to enable a parkland connection, protect Wylie Creek, and allow a new residential parcel. Council also approved a facade improvement grant and loan for 545 St. Lawrence Street, and several budget amendments and bylaws, including contracts for deputy chief building officials and a recycling agreement.

• Approved zoning amendment Bylaw 2024-81 for 10591 Kerrs Ridge Road (carried)
• Approved $2,017.24 facade grant and $17,000 loan to Winchester Meadows Development Inc. (carried)
• Approved contracts for Deputy Chief Building Officials James Morin and Troy Merriman (Bylaws 2024-82, 2024-83) (carried)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2024-07 for $8,432 for CIP files (carried)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2024-10 for $2,313 plus HST for council tech equipment (carried)
• Approved Policy 109-2024 for CAO performance review (carried)
• Declared 1940 Chevrolet truck 'Village Queen' surplus and sold to NDFFA for $1.00 (carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-79 fixing water/sewer rates for 2025 (carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of North Dundas will hold a special meeting on November 13, 2024. The only substantive business is the ratification of Bylaw No. 2024‑76. No other items or attachments are listed.

• Ratification of Bylaw No. 2024‑76

The special meeting was largely procedural, with council entering a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. Upon returning to open session, council directed staff to proceed as instructed in the closed session and ratified a bylaw confirming previous resolutions. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Held closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed as directed in closed session (carried)
• Ratified Bylaw 2024-76 to adopt, confirm, and ratify prior resolutions (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning bylaw amendment for Winchester Meadows Developments Inc. at 465 Ottawa Street, Winchester. Other actions include bylaws on drain realignment, subdivision acceptance, and a request to rename Hallville Community Park. Delegations will present the 2023 audited financial statements and a fire services strategic plan.

• Public hearing and vote on zoning amendment for 465 Ottawa St (Winchester Meadows)
• Bylaw to partially realign Bourgeois Municipal Drain
• Acceptance of Forestwood Heights Subdivision Phase 3 (Tudor Gate)
• Request to rename Hallville Community Park to Brian Telford Park
• Development charges late payment agreement for 541 St. Lawrence Street

Council passed Bylaw 2024-71 to rezone 3.2 acres at 465 Ottawa Street from Institutional Special Exception 2 (I-2) to Residential Type 3 with a holding (R3-h), permitting future single detached, semi-detached, and townhouse units. The decision followed a public meeting where staff noted no concerns from SDG Counties or South Nation Conservation. Council also approved several other items, including the Bourgeois Municipal Drain realignment, final acceptance of the Forestwood Heights Subdivision, and a reduced zoning amendment fee for House of Lazarus.

• Approved Bylaw 2024-71 rezoning 465 Ottawa St to R3-h (Carried)
• Approved and adopted Engineer's Report for Bourgeois Municipal Drain realignment (Bylaw 2024-69) (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-70 to abandon a portion of Armstrong Municipal Drain (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-73 appointing members to Drainage Board (Carried)
• Approved final acceptance and release of $214,461.47 securities for Forestwood Heights Subdivision (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-67 for development charges late payment agreement at 541 St. Lawrence St (Carried)
• Reduced Zoning Amendment Fee for House of Lazarus from $2,300 to $300 (Carried)
• Reduced financial securities for Wellings of Winchester Phase 1 from $517,295.57 to $76,387.38 (Carried)

Special Meeting Closed Session

The Township of North Dundas is holding a special meeting featuring a closed session. The body will discuss labour relations or employee negotiations and consider a ratification bylaw.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• Bylaw No. 2024-75 (Ratification Bylaw)

The special meeting was called to order, adopted its agenda, and moved into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. After returning to open session, council directed staff to proceed as instructed in the closed session and passed a ratification bylaw to confirm those decisions. No substantive public decisions were made beyond the procedural motions.

• Called special meeting to order (2024-255)
• Adopted agenda as presented (2024-256)
• Proceeded to closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (2024-257)
• Returned to open session (2024-258)
• Directed staff to proceed as directed in closed session (2024-259)
• Passed Bylaw 2024-75 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (2024-260)
• Adjourned to the call of the chair (2024-261)

Special Meeting Closed Session

The Township of North Dundas is convening a special meeting featuring a closed session. The body will discuss labour relations or employee negotiations and consider a ratification bylaw.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• Bylaw No. 2024-72 - Ratification

The special meeting was called to order, agenda adopted, and council moved into closed session under the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations. After returning to open session, council directed staff and the mayor to proceed as instructed in closed session, and ratified Bylaw 2024-72 to confirm those matters. No substantive public decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Called special meeting to order (2024-247)
• Adopted agenda as presented (2024-248)
• Proceeded to closed session for labour relations (2024-249)
• Returned to open session (2024-250)
• Directed staff to proceed as directed in closed session (2024-251)
• Directed mayor to proceed as directed by council (2024-252)
• Ratified Bylaw 2024-72 to confirm closed session matters (2024-253)
• Adjourned to call of the chair (2024-254)

Special Meeting Closed Session

The Township of North Dundas is holding a special meeting featuring a closed session. The closed session is designated for labour relations or employee negotiations. The meeting includes the ratification of Bylaw No. 2024-66.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• Bylaw No. 2024-66 - Ratification

The special meeting was called to order and moved into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. After returning to open session, Council directed staff and the Mayor to proceed as instructed during the closed session, and ratified those actions via Bylaw No. 2024-66. No substantive public decisions were made beyond the procedural resolutions and ratification.

• Called special meeting to order (Resolution 2024-239)
• Adopted agenda as presented (Resolution 2024-240)
• Proceeded to closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (Resolution 2024-241)
• Returned to open session (Resolution 2024-242)
• Directed staff to proceed as directed in closed session (Resolution 2024-243)
• Directed Mayor to proceed as directed in closed session (Resolution 2024-244)
• Ratified closed-session decisions via Bylaw No. 2024-66 (Resolution 2024-245)
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 2024-246)

Special Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding a zoning amendment and drainage reports. Council will also consider requests for mental health coverage and park grant funding.

• Bylaw No. 2024-63: Zoning Amendment for House of Lazarus on Ronson Rd.
• Bylaw No. 2024-64: Engineer's Report for East, Stewart, 8th Concession, and Irven branches of Kittle Creek Municipal Drain
• Request for enhanced mental health counselling benefits plan
• Grant funding for Hallville Community Park, including splash pad location
• Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund

Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Special Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is holding a special meeting to discuss a closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. The body will also consider a ratification bylaw.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• Ratification of Bylaw 2024-60

Regular Meeting

The Corporation of the Township of North Dundas will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2024, to adopt minutes, hear a delegation, and consider several action requests including a budget amendment for road stabilization and a bylaw regarding municipal drain assessments.

• Budget Amendment No. 2024-06 for Greenroads Surface Stabilization
• Bylaw No. 2024-57 regarding Municipal Drain Assessment Schedule
• Bylaw No. 2021-45 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment
• Delegation from Chesterville Ballroom Dance Group
• Draft Plan Approval Extension for Woods Subdivision

Special Meeting

The Township is holding a special meeting pursuant to Section 20.1 of the Planning Act. The body will discuss a development charges complaint filed by property owners Edwin and Francine Duncan.

• Development charges complaint regarding 3028 County Road 16
• Review of Bylaw No. 2022-35 Development Charges
• Bylaw No. 2024-58 Ratification

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas will hold a regular meeting to decide on zoning amendments for two properties on County Road 3 and a draft plan of subdivision. The council will also discuss a contract for Hallville Community Park construction and receive updates on the 2025 budget timeline.

• Bylaw No. 2024-56 zoning amendment for 12050 and 12054 County Rd 3 (mini-storage)
• Bylaw No. 2024-46 zoning amendment for 11060 County Rd 3 from RU to RU-31
• Tender No. RC2024-04 and Bylaw No. 2024-54 for Hallville Community Park construction
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 02-ND-S-2024 conditions
• Bylaw No. 2024-53 Fire Marque Inc agency agreement

Council approved the award of Tender No. RC2024-04 for the construction of the Hallville Community Park to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd. for $1,841,394.89 plus HST, and passed the associated bylaw. Council also passed a zoning amendment for 12050-12054 County Road 3 to permit custom workshop and outdoor storage uses, and gave third reading to a zoning amendment for 11060 County Road 3. A draft plan of subdivision for 13 residential lots in South Mountain was endorsed with 24 conditions, and the 2025 budget meeting was scheduled for December 18.

• Approved $1,841,394.89 Hallville Community Park construction contract to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd.
• Passed Bylaw 2024-56 zoning amendment for 12050-12054 County Rd 3 (custom workshop, outdoor storage)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2024-46 zoning amendment for 11060 County Rd 3 (RU to RU-31)
• Endorsed draft plan of subdivision 02-ND-S-2024 for 13 residential lots in South Mountain with 24 conditions
• Approved Winchester Legion liquor licence extension for Sept 20, 2024 (2-10 pm)
• Approved annual blue light in Sweet Corner Park for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• Approved Bylaw 2024-53 Fire Marque Inc agency agreement
• Scheduled 2025 budget deliberation for Dec 18, 2024

Regular Meeting

The North Dundas Township Council will review several action requests, including a request to abandon a portion of the Bolton Municipal Drain (Bylaw No. 2024-41). The council will also consider a speed‑limit reduction to 40 km/h in designated areas, a roof repair for the Joel Steele Community Centre, and a grant application for the Pavlounis façade project. Financial items include the Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement for 2023 and the ratification of Bylaw No. 2024‑52. The meeting will also include routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and a closed‑session discussion of potential litigation.

• Bylaw No. 2024‑41: request to abandon a portion of the Bolton Municipal Drain
• Speed limit reduction to 40 km/h in designated areas (Key Information)
• Joel Steele Community Centre roof repair request
• Pavlounis façade grant Capital Improvement Plan application
• Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement for 2023

Council authorized up to $62,000 + HST for roof repairs at the Joel Steele Community Centre, with any shortfall to be drawn from the General Reserve and replenished in the 2025 budget. A temporary noise exemption was granted for Dundas Manor construction, and a $5,000 facade grant was approved for 5 King Street, Chesterville. Council also passed a bylaw to abandon part of the Bolton Municipal Drain and authorized a letter of support for Storm Internet's open access request.

• Approved Joel Steele Community Centre roof repair up to $62,000 + HST (carried)
• Granted temporary noise exemption for Dundas Manor construction, max 12 nights Aug 15–Nov 30, 2024 (carried)
• Approved $5,000 Facade Improvement Grant for 5 King Street, Chesterville (carried)
• Passed Bylaw 2024-41 to abandon southernmost portion of Bolton Municipal Drain (carried)
• Authorized letter of support for Storm Internet open access to AHSIP infrastructure (carried)
• Received 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund statement and authorized transfers (carried)
• Approved accounts payable for July 2024 totaling $1,854,408.72 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 18, 2024 regular meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items, including the adoption of minutes, closed session discussions on land acquisition for parkland access, and delegations. The meeting will also consider action requests such as an animal shelter agreement with the Township of Russell, a draft plan of subdivision, facade improvement grants, and municipal funding agreements.

• Bylaw No. 2024-44: Animal Shelter Agreement with Township of Russell
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 01-ND-S-2024: Conditions reviewed
• Facade Improvement Grant for Winchester Meadows
• Signage and Awning CIP Grant for Kabinets by Design
• Municipal Funding Agreement (CCBF) with AMO

Council approved a draft plan of subdivision for 17 residential lots in Winchester, entered into an animal shelter agreement with Russell Township, and endorsed an emergency condenser replacement for the Sam Ault Arena. It also approved facade and signage grants, a municipal funding agreement, and design standards for subdivisions.

• Approved Bylaw 2024-44 for animal shelter agreement with Russell Township
• Approved draft conditions for Plan of Subdivision 01-ND-S-2024 (17 lots)
• Approved $5,000 Facade Improvement Grant for 545 St. Lawrence St.
• Approved $664.35 Signage and Awning Grant for 12054 Main St. Unit D
• Approved Bylaw 2024-48 for Municipal Funding Agreement (Canada Community-Building Fund)
• Endorsed emergency purchase of condenser for Sam Ault Arena ($89,900 + HST)
• Endorsed Design Standards and Guidelines for Subdivisions and Site Plan Control
• Approved payment of accounts totaling $3,782,393.98

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas council will review and act on several items at its June 20, 2024 meeting. Key actions include a zoning amendment for 11060 County Rd. #3 and a new "No Heavy Truck" route designation for Winchester, which will change land use classifications and traffic routing in the area. Council will also adopt policies on fire department facial hair and privacy breaches, review a recreation and culture strategic plan, and continue work on an ice allocation policy amendment.

• Bylaw No. 2024-46 to rezone 11060 County Rd. #3 from RU to RU-31
• Bylaw No. 2024-47 designating a "No Heavy Truck" route in Winchester
• Policy No. 107-2024 establishing a facial hair policy for fire staff
• Policy 105-2024 addressing privacy breach procedures
• RC2024-03 request for proposals for a recreation and culture strategic plan

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is reviewing several action requests including household hazardous waste agreements with North Stormont and South Dundas. Council will also consider budget amendments for the Chesterville Community Centre and water line repairs at the Municipal Administration Building.

• Bylaw No. 2024-33: Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with North Stormont
• Bylaw No. 2024-34: Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with South Dundas
• Proposed Dog Park, Chesterville
• Budget Amendment: Chesterville Community Centre - Furnace and A/C Replacement
• Budget Amendment: Municipal Building - Water Line Repairs

Regular Meeting

The North Dundas Council is reviewing several municipal matters including the 2024 tax rate bylaw and various budget amendments. Discussion items include a dog park proposal, street engineering services, and local recreation updates.

• Bylaw No. 2024-35: Tax Rate Bylaw
• Chesterville Community Dog Park Proposal delegation
• Funding approval for Chesterville Mural
• Bylaw No. 2024-38: Design & Engineering Services for John St. and Harper St., Chesterville
• Bylaw No. 2024-32: Slurry Sealing contract with Miller Paving

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is reviewing several municipal policies including sick leave and training. The agenda includes a zoning amendment for Kittle Road, a gravel supply tender, and the 2024 water and sewer budget.

• Bylaw No. 2024-30: Zoning Amendment for 13055 Kittle Road
• Tender TS2024-02: Supply and Spread of Granular M
• Water and Sewer Budget 2024
• Speed Limit Reduction Policy No. 103-2024
• Bylaw No. 2024-19: Delegated Authority

Regular Meeting

The Council is meeting to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget and several zoning and grant applications. Discussions include staff administrative updates, water system reports, and local event designations.

• Adoption of the 2024 Municipal Budget (Bylaw No. 2024-24)
• Zoning amendment for 541 St. Lawrence Street
• $1,700 signage grant and $962.50 facade grant for 545 St. Lawrence Street
• $5,000 facade grant and $17,000 commercial loan for 541 St. Lawrence Street
• $1,000 signage and awning grant for 12024 Dawley Drive

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing the second draft of the 2024 budget for formal adoption. Other items include updates to staff benefit packages, wage schedules, and new policies regarding community engagement and fleet management.

• Adoption of the draft 2024 budget in principle
• Proposed staff benefit changes including life insurance up to $200,000 and vision coverage up to $500
• Truck route and parking restrictions for construction at Dundas Manor
• Support for a $1,100,000 Winchester Watermain Looping Project application
• Approval of a $1,700 signage and awning grant for 498 Main Street, Winchester

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is reviewing the first draft of the 2024 municipal budget. The agenda also includes a water allocation request for Lactalis and several bylaw amendments.

• Review of the 2024 Municipal Budget first draft
• Water allocation request for Lactalis at 490 Gordon St., Winchester
• Zoning amendment application for 541 St. Lawrence Street
• Bylaw No. 2024-18 regarding Fire Department remuneration
• Department name change from PBBS to Development Services

Regular Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is reviewing several financial and regulatory matters. Key items include an interim tax levy, new borrowing bylaws with BMO and RBC, and various municipal agreements.

• Bylaw No. 2024-07: Interim Tax Levy
• Bylaw No. 2024-05: Borrowing - Bank of Montreal
• Bylaw No. 2024-06: Borrowing - Royal Bank of Canada
• Bylaw No. 2024-03: Canine Control Agreement
• Water Allocation Request: 669 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester

Special Meeting

The Township of North Dundas is reviewing an action request regarding a petition for drainage works. The meeting also includes the ratification of Bylaw No. 2024-02.

• Petition for Drainage Works by Owners (Form 1)
• Ratification of Bylaw No. 2024-02