North Grenville public meetings in 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for four minor variance applications at properties on Blackhorse Drive, Oxford Street East, George Street West, and River Road. The meeting also includes approval of the October 12, 2022 minutes and disclosure of interest declarations.

• Public hearing for minor variance A-13-22 at 194 Blackhorse Drive
• Public hearing for minor variance A-14-22 at 406 Oxford Street East
• Public hearing for minor variance A-15-22 at 107 George Street West
• Public hearing for minor variance A-16-22 at 2645 River Road

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council will consider endorsing a joint Grenville County OPP Detachment Board proposal (Option B) and vote on three zoning by-law amendments, including a large residential development at 215 Reuben Crescent. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a report on the municipal impacts of Bill 23.

• Endorse Grenville County OPP Detachment Board proposal (Option B) for two boards
• Zoning By-Law 98-22: Pinehill Road from C4-7-h to R4-16-h
• Zoning By-Law 99-22 and Official Plan Amendment 100-22: 215 Reuben Crescent to allow 168 apartment units, density up to 110 units/ha
• Zoning By-Law 74-22: 8-10 Victoria Avenue from R1 to R2-9 for semi-detached dwelling
• Receive report on Municipal Impacts of Bill 23

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural council meeting. The main substantive item is a closed session for member education/training, permitted under the Municipal Act. The only formal action is adopting By-Law 97-22 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. No reports, presentations, or other business items are listed.

• Closed session for education/training under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1)
• By-Law 97-22 to confirm proceedings of December 9, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting on December 6, 2022, to receive and discuss a transit feasibility study, approve the 2021 audited financial statements, and consider several routine consent items. The agenda also includes a closed session for land negotiations and presentations on the proposed Kemptville prison and fire services awards.

• Transit Feasibility Study presentation and direction on implementing service levels for 2023
• Receive and approve 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (KPMG)
• Acquisition of lands for Prescott Street sidewalk easement (PINs 68125-0332, -0333, -0334, -0342)
• By-Law 93-22 to amend Parking By-Law 14-12 re: fire access routes
• By-Law 94-22 to install stop signs on Oxford Street at James Street

Council approved a plan to pursue a municipality-wide on-demand transit service by January 2024 and authorized the acquisition of lands for a sidewalk easement on Prescott Street. The 2021 audited financial statements were approved, and new stop signs were authorized for Oxford Street at James Street.

• Directed staff to implement municipal-wide on-demand transit by January 2024 (Carried as amended)
• Authorized acquisition of lands for Prescott Street Sidewalk Easement (Carried)
• Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)
• Approved installation of stop signs at Oxford Street East and James Street (Carried)
• Approved group insurance benefits for Council compensation (Carried)
• Appointed Krysta Johnston as Deputy Clerk via By-Law 90-22 (Carried)
• Appointed Committee of Adjustment members for 2022 and 2023 via By-Laws 91-22 and 92-22 (Carried)
• Designated Jamming Around Man Productions 2022 New Year's Eve Event as Municipally Significant (Carried)

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The North Grenville Police Services Board is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and prior minutes, receive reports from the OPP, chairperson, members, and treasurer, and discuss general business. A notable item is a discussion of the SCRAM Security Camera Mapping Program, referencing a similar program in Orillia. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed in the agenda.

• Review of OPP Report for October 2022
• Approval of draft minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of SCRAM Security Camera Mapping Program, referencing Orillia's program

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural council meeting. The only substantive item is a motion to enter closed session to discuss negotiations related to Kemptville Live, citing the Municipal Act provision for confidential negotiation strategy. No reports, delegations, or by-laws (other than a routine confirmation by-law) are on the open agenda.

• Closed session for Kemptville Live negotiations under Municipal Act 2001, Section 239(2)(k)
• By-Law 89-22 to confirm proceedings of the November 23, 2022 special meeting

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural council meeting. The main substantive item is a motion to enter a closed session for education/training purposes, which is permitted under the Municipal Act. No reports, correspondence, or by-laws (other than a confirmation by-law) are on the agenda, and no minutes from previous meetings are listed.

• Closed session for education/training under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1)
• By-Law 88-22 to confirm proceedings of the November 9, 2022 meeting
• No reports from any departments (CAO, Finance, Planning, Public Works, etc.)
• No presentations, delegations, or correspondence listed

Council Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Council of the Municipality of North Grenville. The agenda consists of procedural items: land acknowledgement, disclosure of interest, declarations of office for the Mayor and Councillors, an inaugural address, and a confirmation by-law. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Declaration of office of Mayor
• Declaration of office for Councillors
• Confirmation By-Law 87-22

The meeting served as the inaugural session where the Mayor and Councillors were administered the Oath of Office. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Administered Oath of Office for Mayor Nancy Peckford
• Administered Oath of Office for Councillors John Barclay, Doreen O’Sullivan, Kristin Strackerjan, and Deb Wilson
• Adopted By-Law 87-22 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The North Grenville Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive reports from the OPP, chairperson, members, and treasurer, and to discuss a road safety campaign as a decision item. The agenda is largely routine, with no minutes from previous meetings and no delegations listed.

• Road Safety Campaign discussion
• OPP Report
• Chairperson Report
• Treasurer Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to allow increased lot coverage and a reduced side yard setback at 13 and 15 Alma Street East. The second requests interpretive relief to permit a pet grooming home occupation at 617 Slater Road. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting.

• A-10-22 and A-11-22: T.H. Construction requests to increase lot coverage from 35% to 43% at 13 and 15 Alma Street East, and reduce exterior side yard setback from 4.01m to 3.35m at 15 Alma Street
• A-12-22: McAuley requests interpretive relief to allow pet grooming as a home occupation at 617 Slater Road
• Approval of draft minutes from August 10, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council will hold a public meeting and vote on three zoning by-law amendments: a temporary rezoning at 2445 County Road 43 to allow an office, a rezoning at 235 Forbes Road for a kennel, and a rezoning at Golden Triangle Farms for mineral aggregate preservation. Council will also receive reports from the OPP and Police Services Board, and consider consent items including the Hurd Street subdivision conditions and a scope change for the Water Pollution Control Plant expansion.

• Zoning By-Law 83-22: temporary rezoning of 2445 County Road 43 from Rural to Rural Exception Sixty-Eight – Temporary (RU-T-68) for office use for 3 years
• Zoning By-Law 84-22: rezoning of part of 235 Forbes Road from Rural to Special Rural Kennel (SRK) to allow a kennel
• Zoning By-Law 85-22: rezoning of Golden Triangle Farms land from Rural to Mineral Aggregate Preservation (MXAP)
• Hurd Street Subdivision: Council to recommend draft conditions to United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
• Water Pollution Control Plant expansion: authorize contract scope change with J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. for tendering and site inspection services

Council approved a temporary rezoning (By-Law 83-22) to allow an existing dwelling at 2445 County Road 43 to be used as an office for three years. A kennel rezoning at 235 Forbes Road was deferred to 2023 after public concerns about noise, traffic, and waste. Council also approved a scope change for the Water Pollution Control Plant expansion and recommended draft conditions for the Hurd Street Subdivision.

• Approved temporary rezoning at 2445 County Road 43 (RU to RU-T-68) for office use (carried)
• Deferred kennel rezoning at 235 Forbes Road to 2023 (carried)
• Approved rezoning at Golden Triangle Farms (RU to MXAP) for mineral aggregate preservation (carried)
• Authorized scope change for Water Pollution Control Plant expansion with J.L. Richards & Associates (carried)
• Recommended draft conditions for Hurd Street Subdivision to United Counties (carried)
• Proclaimed October 24, 2022 as World Polio Day (carried)
• Received OPP 2021 Report and Police Services Board 2021 Report (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Hurd Street conditions (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to decide whether to designate the Cairn, with an update from Amy Martin. They will also receive updates on the GIS system, the courthouse, and other heritage items, and discuss a public request to de-designate a property due to insurance costs.

• Decision: Designate the Cairn or not (with update from Amy Martin)
• GIS update (Vice Chair Inge van Gemeren & Kevin Willey)
• Courthouse update (Amy Martin)
• Oxford Mills Town Hall discussion
• Request from public re: de-designate due to insurance costs

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The North Grenville Police Services Board is meeting to approve the August 31, 2022 minutes, receive the OPP and chairperson reports, and discuss a R.I.D.E. funding grant. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2022
• OPP report for August 2022
• Chairperson report on PSB and OPP presentations to Council
• Treasurer report on R.I.D.E. funding grant

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan, the International Plowing Match, and a follow-up on the County Road 43 speed limit. No decision items or delegations are listed, so the meeting is primarily informational.

• Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update
• International Plowing Match (IPM) update
• Follow-up on County Road 43 speed limit

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee met on October 5, 2022, and discussed updates on the Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan (CIP), the International Plowing Match (IPM), and the committee's workplan. No formal decisions were made; items were informational or for discussion only.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022, as circulated (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session for land negotiations and board appointments, then consider several reports in open session. Key items include approving a Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program with a $200 maximum rebate per property and $10,000 in 2023 budget, and authorizing land acquisition and disposition along the old railway line. Council will also vote on by-laws for vermin control and dedicating Butler Farm Road lands, plus receive presentations on the County Road 43 widening project and various proclamations.

• Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program: $200 max rebate per property, $10,000 budget allocation
• By-law 80-22: amend Building By-Law for vermin control before demolition
• Acquisition and disposition of lands along old railway line (PIN 68133-0096, 68133-0311, 68133-0343)
• By-law 81-22: dedicate Block 28, Plan 1133 as part of Butler Farm Road
• Purchase and installation of Prescott Street Accessible Floating Dock before Dec 31, 2022

Council approved a Residential Rodent Control Rebate Pilot Program with a $200 maximum rebate per property and allocated $10,000 in the 2023 budget. A by-law was also enacted to require vermin control measures before building demolition. Other decisions included authorizing land transactions for the Old Railway Line, approving a waste diversion pilot for non-profits, and directing staff to create a Disability Traffic Sign policy.

• Approved Residential Rodent Control Rebate Pilot Program ($200 max rebate, $10,000 budget) (carried as amended)
• Enacted By-law 80-22 to amend Building By-law for vermin control before demolition (carried)
• Authorized disposal and acquisition of lands on Old Railway Line (carried)
• Approved 18-24 month Waste Diversion Rate Pilot Program for non-profits (carried as amended)
• Directed staff to formalize a Disability Traffic Sign Installation Policy (carried)
• Enacted By-law 81-22 to dedicate Block 28, Plan 1133 as part of Butler Farm Road (carried)
• Authorized purchase and installation of an Accessible Floating Dock at Prescott Street (carried)
• Cancelled regular Council meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022 (carried)

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss demographic data, receive updates on economic development, planning, and corporate strategy, and consider tourism and end-of-term items. The agenda includes a data discussion with attached reports and several informational updates.

• Data discussion with demographic reports (Demo 2018, Demo report 2022, Demographic Data - CEDAC - October 3, 2022)
• Economic Development Update - October 2022
• Planning and Development Department Activity for June and July 2022
• Corporate Strategy Update - CEDAC - October 3, 2022
• Tourism updates and end of term discussion

The committee discussed 2021 Census data showing North Grenville has an average household income of $110,000, a median age of 47, and is evolving into a retirement community with a lack of entry-level workers. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational only. The meeting also received updates on the International Plowing Match (67,000 attendees), new housing starts (140-150 in 2022), and broadband projects.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 as presented (CEDAC-2022-18, carried).
• No other decisions were made; all other items were discussed or reported only.

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural council meeting with no reports, correspondence, or other business listed. The main substantive item is a round table discussion led by Mayor Nancy Peckford with all chair advisory committee members. The only action item is adopting By-Law 79-22 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Round table discussion with All Chair Advisory Committee led by Mayor Nancy Peckford
• Adoption of By-Law 79-22 to confirm proceedings of the September 28, 2022 council meeting

The meeting was largely procedural, consisting of presentations from advisory committees on their accomplishments, pending objectives, and lessons learned. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the only formal actions were adoption of the agenda and a confirmation by-law.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 79-22 to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 p.m. (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, finalize recommendations on the Arts and Culture Development Fund and Fairtrade payment for artists, and review its work plan. The agenda includes no public hearings or major decisions beyond these items.

• Finalize Arts and Culture Development Fund
• Finalize Fairtrade Payment for Artists recommendation
• Review Committee Work Plan
• Approve minutes of August 23, 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The North Grenville Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from March 21, 2022, and to review the Municipal and School Board Trustee 2022 Election Accessibility Plan. No delegations or decision items are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with one information item.

• Review of 2022 Municipal and School Board Trustee Election Accessibility Plan
• Approval of March 21, 2022 meeting minutes

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to decide whether to designate the Cairn, with an update from Amy Martin. They will also discuss several heritage items including the Oxford Mills Town Hall, the historic inventory, Burritt's Rapids designation, and a public request to de-designate a property due to insurance costs.

• Decision on designating the Cairn
• Update on courthouse from Amy Martin
• Oxford Mills Town Hall joint subcommittee terms of reference
• Burritt's Rapids conceptual design plan and historic community designation
• Public request to de-designate due to insurance costs

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council will consider several planning and development items, including adopting a Housing Strategy, rezoning 8-10 Victoria Avenue for a semi-detached dwelling, and authorizing subdivision agreements for eQuinelle Phases 5A and 5B. The agenda also includes a road allowance closure and sale on Townline Road, a sign by-law amendment, and delegating building official appointments. A closed session is scheduled for negotiations.

• Adopt Housing Strategy for Municipality of North Grenville
• Rezone 8-10 Victoria Avenue from R1 to R2-9 for semi-detached dwelling (By-law 74-22)
• Authorize Subdivision Agreement for eQuinelle Phase 5B
• Stop up, close, and dispose of road allowance on Townline Road (By-law 73-22)
• Amend sign by-law for charitable/community services or events (By-law 77-22)

Council adopted the Municipality of North Grenville Housing Strategy and deferred a zoning by-law amendment for 8-10 Victoria Avenue for three months. A road allowance closure on Townline Road was defeated. Several other items were approved, including a part lot control exemption for eQuinelle Phase 5A and a sign by-law amendment.

• Adopted Housing Strategy for North Grenville (carried)
• Deferred zoning by-law amendment for 8-10 Victoria Avenue for three months (carried as amended)
• Defeated stop up, close and disposition of road allowance on Townline Road (defeated)
• Approved part lot control exemption for eQuinelle Phase 5A (carried)
• Authorized signing of eQuinelle Phase 5B subdivision agreement (carried)
• Delegated appointment of municipal building officials to CAO (carried)
• Approved sign by-law amendment for charitable/community events (carried as amended)
• Proclaimed September 25, 2022 as Franco-Ontarien Day (carried)

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is holding its eighth meeting of 2022. The agenda includes routine items: approving the minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting, receiving a follow-up on ParticipACTION, and discussing items for the next meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes of April 11, 2022 meeting
• ParticipACTION follow-up discussion
• Next meeting agenda items

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting on September 6, 2022, to decide on several items, including reallocating $300,000 from a planned heavy fleet vehicle purchase to refurbish a 2006 dump truck/snowplow, authorizing a feasibility study for an off-road trail from Kemptville to Ottawa, and designating the Kemptville 73's hockey season as a municipally significant event. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a closed session for personal matters, and a proclamation for Terry Fox Run Day.

• Re-allocate $300,000 from heavy fleet vehicle purchase to refurbish 2006 International Dump Truck/Snowplow
• Authorize agreement for Active Transportation Fund feasibility study for off-road trail from Kemptville to Ottawa
• Designate Kemptville 73's 2022-2023 hockey season as Municipally Significant Event
• Authorize signing agreement with Product Care Association for propane tank and paint collection at Oxford Mills Transfer Station
• Proclaim September 18, 2022 as Terry Fox Run Day and raise flag September 13-19

Council re-allocated $300,000 from a planned heavy fleet vehicle purchase to refurbish a 2006 International Dump Truck/Snowplow for the Public Works Roads Department. They also authorized an agreement with Product Care Association for continued collection of propane tanks, paints and coatings at the Oxford Mills Transfer Station, and approved a feasibility study for a new off-road active trail from Kemptville to Ottawa under the Active Transportation Fund. The meeting included several routine approvals and a proclamation of Terry Fox Run Day.

• Re-allocated $300,000 from heavy fleet vehicle purchase to refurbish 2006 International Dump Truck/Snowplow (carried)
• Authorized signing of agreement with Product Care Association for propane tank, paint and coating collection at Oxford Mills Transfer Station (carried)
• Authorized agreement with Government of Canada for Active Transportation Fund feasibility study for Kemptville-Ottawa trail (carried as amended)
• Appointed Jessica Workman as Clerk to the Municipality (carried)
• Designated Kemptville 73's 2022-2023 hockey season as a Municipally Significant Event (carried)
• Proclaimed September 18, 2022 as Terry Fox Run Day with flag raising September 13-19 (carried)
• Received 2022 Water and Wastewater Biannual Report for information (carried)
• Cancelled the September 20, 2022 council meeting (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates, and discuss its workplan. The main substantive item is a proposal to create a multiuse pathway connecting Cranberry Crescent to Galen's Way, which will be discussed under Other Business.

• Discussion of multiuse pathway connecting Cranberry Crescent to Galen's Way
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 meeting
• Committee update and information items
• Review of committee workplan

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The North Grenville Police Services Board is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear a delegation on an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy, and review OPP reports for June/July 2022 and the 2021 year-end annual report. The board will also consider appointing Jessica Workman as Treasurer with signing authority, authorizing a $299.00 (plus HST) advertisement in MADD magazine, and approving the board's own 2021 annual report for presentation to Council. Road safety campaign and MADD sign updates are listed as general business items.

• Approve OPP Year End Annual Report for North Grenville 2021 and recommend it to Council
• Approve North Grenville Police Services Board 2021 Annual Report and recommend it to Council
• Authorize Jessica Workman as Treasurer with signing authority
• Authorize $299.00 (excluding HST) advertisement in MADD magazine
• Delegation on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting to consider several items, including awarding the Riverside Park Project to Brawn Construction LTD and authorizing financing, approving a noise exemption bylaw amendment, and awarding a contract for Maplewood Hall renovations. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and a zoning bylaw amendment for 2469 Bedell Road.

• Award Riverside Park Project to Brawn Construction LTD, subject to legal review
• Authorize RFP for debt/debenture financing of Riverside Park Project
• Approve By-Law 68-22 to increase noise exemption circulation distance from 60m to 120m
• Award Maplewood Hall renovation contract to Heritage Grade for $155,067.00
• Zoning bylaw amendment for 2469 Bedell Road (By-Law 69-22)

Council approved awarding the Riverside Park Project to Brawn Construction LTD, subject to legal review, and authorized the CFO to issue an RFP for debt financing. A noise exemption by-law was amended to increase the required circulation distance from 60 to 120 metres. Council also approved a $155,067 contract for Maplewood Hall renovations and a zoning amendment for 2469 Bedell Road.

• Approved awarding Riverside Park Project to Brawn Construction LTD, subject to legal review (carried)
• Authorized CFO to issue RFP for debt/debenture financing for Riverside Park Project (carried)
• Approved By-Law 68-22 increasing noise exemption circulation distance from 60 to 120 metres (carried)
• Approved $155,067 contract for Maplewood Hall Renovation Project to Heritage Grade (carried)
• Authorized $5,067 transfer from Recreation Reserve Fund for Maplewood Hall (carried)
• Approved By-Law 69-22 zoning amendment for 2469 Bedell Road (carried)
• Received civil marriage services information update (carried)
• Notice of motion to draft amendment to By-Law 07-21 for land transfer tipping fee waivers (noted)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The North Grenville Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear a delegation from NG Times about promoting arts and culture events, and receive updates on the Arts and Culture Development Fund, fairtrade artist payments, municipal hold music, and a community round-table follow-up. The agenda also includes general discussion on the work plan, arts and culture, and membership retention.

• Delegation: Promotion of Arts & Culture Events by Maggie Boyer (NG Times)
• Update: Arts and Culture Development Fund
• Update: Fairtrade Payment for Artists - Fairtrade Rates
• Update: On Hold Music for Municipal Telephone System
• Follow-up: LG Community Round Table report

Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

The Tourism Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to discuss routine items including approving June minutes, receiving a Tourism Coordinator report, and updates on economic development and council matters. A key discussion item is the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Tourism Strategy, presented by Dave Dunn. No decision items or delegations are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of June 16, 2022 meeting
• Tourism Coordinator Report by Heather Currie
• United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Tourism Strategy presentation
• Economic Development Update by Matt Gilmer
• Council Update by Councillor Deb Wilson

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application for a property at 164 Blackhorse Drive. The applicant seeks to increase the permitted lot coverage from 45% to 48% under the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for minor variance A-09-22 at 164 Blackhorse Drive
• Request to increase lot coverage from 45% to 48% (Section 15.4.1(s) of Zoning By-law 50-12)
• Approval of draft minutes from July 11, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting to decide on several zoning by-law amendments, including a proposed industrial hemp cultivation and processing operation at 2627 Bedell Road, a plan of subdivision at Water Street/County Road 18 in Oxford Mills, and a deeming by-law for the Oxford Village subdivision. Council will also consider awarding a contract for accessible play structures at two parks and approving an updated engineering standards document.

• ZBA-08-22: Rezone 2627 Bedell Road to allow industrial hemp cultivation and processing with research facility, varying building height and setbacks
• ZBA-07-22: Not approve By-Law 63-22 permitting agricultural structure in Flooding Erosion and Protect zone at 4353 Rideau River Road
• 07-T-20222: Approve By-Law 64-22 to rezone land at Water Street/County Road 18, Oxford Mills from Rural to Residential First Density
• By-Law 65-22: Deeming by-law for Oxford Village subdivision lands (Lots 1-27, Blocks 30 and 33, Plan 1114)
• Award contract to Playground Planners for accessible play structures at Oxford Station and Crozier Parks, total $67,293.23 including HST

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow an industrial hemp cultivation and processing operation with a research facility at 2627 Bedell Road, despite resident concerns about odor and environmental impact. A separate agricultural structure for hay storage was permitted in a flood zone at 4353 Rideau River Road. A subdivision plan for Water Street/County Road 18 in Oxford Mills was deferred pending flood plain and additional residential unit issues.

• Approved ZBA-08-22 for industrial hemp operation at 2627 Bedell Road (carried as amended)
• Approved By-Law 63-22 permitting agricultural structure in flood zone at 4353 Rideau River Road (carried as amended)
• Deferred By-Law 64-22 for subdivision rezoning at Water Street/County Road 18 Oxford Mills (carried as amended)
• Approved By-Law 65-22 deeming lots on Plan 1114 as not part of a subdivision (carried)
• Approved updated Engineering Standards for Design, Approval and Construction (carried)
• Authorized ICIP Green Stream funding agreement for Concession Road watermain (carried)
• Awarded contract for accessible play structures at Oxford Station and Crozier Parks to Playground Planners for $67,293.23 (carried)
• Approved By-Law 66-22 to establish a Joint Compliance Audit Committee (carried)

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan, the International Plowing Match, and the County Road 43 speed limit. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting. No decision items are listed.

• Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan update (Director Amy Martin)
• International Plowing Match update (Chair Laura Scott)
• County Road 43 speed limit update (Martha Bradburn)
• Approve minutes of July 6, 2022 meeting

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to hear delegations on the Bell Hall consultation and the Economic Development Strategy, and to approve minutes from July 4, 2022. No decision items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural with two discussion items.

• Delegation: Bell Hall consultation with Dermid O'Farrell and Liz Sutherland, Kemptville Campus Board
• Delegation: Economic Development Strategy presented by StrategyCorp
• Approval of minutes from July 4, 2022
• Closed session item: Bill Thake Award discussion

Council Meeting

This is a procedural council meeting with no reports, delegations, correspondence, or by-laws on the open agenda. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss human resources matters and approve previous meeting minutes. The open session will include a confirmation by-law and adjournment.

• Closed session for human resources and minutes of previous meetings
• By-Law 62-22 to confirm proceedings of the July 28, 2022 meeting
• No reports, delegations, correspondence, or other business listed

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear a delegation on the Municipal Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and receive updates on accessibility features in public parks, the International Plowing Match, a playground survey, and the upcoming election.

• Delegation on Municipal Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy by Amorell Saunders N'Daw and Hillary Geneau
• Update on Accessibility Features in Public Parks
• International Plowing Match update
• Playground survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F65RQ53
• Election update

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting with no reports, presentations, or correspondence. The only substantive item is a by-law to amend a previous by-law to appoint an alternate member to the Council of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville during the absence of the Mayor. Council will also approve the agenda, confirm the meeting's proceedings, and adjourn.

• By-Law 60-22: amend By-Law 10-19 to appoint alternate member to United Counties of Leeds and Grenville during Mayor's absence
• By-Law 61-22: confirm proceedings of the July 14, 2022 special meeting

The meeting was largely procedural, with no reports, delegations, or correspondence. Council approved By-Law 60-22 appointing Councillor Doreen O'Sullivan as alternate member to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council during the Mayor's absence. The meeting adjourned after confirming the proceedings.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Enacted By-Law 60-22 appointing Councillor Doreen O'Sullivan as alternate to Counties council (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 61-22 to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:11 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to approve minutes from June 15, 2022, and to hold a public hearing for a minor variance application (A-08-22) related to Hole 5 of the eQuinelle Golf Course. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for minor variance A-08-22 at eQuinelle Golf Course (Hole 5)
• Approval of draft minutes from June 15, 2022

Council Meeting

Council will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, starting with a closed session for minutes and negotiations. In open session, they will consider several reports, including adopting the Municipality's Housing Strategy, granting a noise exemption for a snowmobile drag racing event, and directing staff on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. They will also receive updates on the Community Strategic Plan, Bill 109, and the 2021 Annual Fire Service Report, and approve the June 15, 2022 minutes.

• Adopt the Municipality of North Grenville Housing Strategy
• Grant noise exemption to Snowmobile Drag Racing Ontario for events at 252 Davis Road on Aug 19-21 and Oct 14-16, 2022, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Authorize signing Sewage System Management Agreement with Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
• Direct staff to engage stakeholders on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation
• Receive 2021 Annual Fire Service Report for information

Council approved several routine items, including directing staff to engage stakeholders on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, granting a noise exemption for a snowmobile drag event, and authorizing a sewage system management agreement. The Housing Strategy report was referred to the August 10 meeting. A notice of motion to amend the noise exemption notification area was brought forward.

• Directed staff to engage stakeholders on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Granted noise exemption to Snowmobile Drag Racing Ontario for events at 252 Davis Road (carried)
• Authorized Director of Planning and Development to sign Sewage System Management Agreement with Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (carried)
• Referred Housing Strategy report to August 10, 2022 meeting
• Received Community Strategic Plan 2022 Mid-Year Update for information (carried)
• Received Bill 109 - More Homes for Everyone Act report for information (carried)
• Received 2021 Annual Fire Service Report for information (carried)
• Adopted confirmation by-law 59-22 (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is holding its fifth meeting of 2022 virtually. The agenda includes only routine items: approving the previous meeting's minutes, a committee update, an information item on pedestrian crossings, and a workplan discussion. No decision items or delegations are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting
• Pedestrian crossing update from Operations Superintendent Ryan Brault
• Committee workplan discussion

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is holding its 7th meeting virtually. The agenda is largely procedural: approving minutes from April 11, 2022, and receiving a ParticipACTION subcommittee update. No decision items, delegations, or public questions are listed.

• Approve minutes of April 11, 2022 meeting
• ParticipACTION Subcommittee Update

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several information items and reports, including the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority partnership at the International Plowing Match, an update on the Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan, and a follow-up on the County Rd. 43 speed limit. They will also consider municipal guidelines for storage shed construction and whether to resume in-person meetings. No decision items or delegations are on the agenda.

• International Plowing Match update with site map
• Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan update
• Follow-up on County Rd. 43 speed limit
• Municipal guidelines for storage shed construction
• Discussion on resuming in-person meetings

Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session on previous meeting minutes and affordable housing, then an open session to receive reports and make decisions. Key items include adopting the North Grenville Primary Care Strategy, receiving a Downtown Kemptville Community Action Plan update, approving scope changes and negotiations for the Water Pollution Control Plant expansion, and approving a cost-sharing MOU for County Road 43 expansion. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and correspondence.

• Approve two contract scope changes with J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. for WPCP expansion (additional dewatering support and design work)
• Authorize negotiations with J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. for contract administration and site inspection during WPCP expansion construction
• Approve MOU with United Counties of Leeds and Grenville for cost sharing on County Road 43 expansion
• Receive and adopt North Grenville Primary Care Strategy
• Receive Downtown Kemptville Community Action Plan update

Council adopted the North Grenville Primary Care Strategy with an amendment to include Nurse Practitioners. They also approved entering into negotiations with J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. for contract administration and site inspection services for the Water Pollution Control Plant expansion, and authorized two contract scope changes for additional dewatering support and design work. A Memorandum of Understanding for cost sharing on County Road 43 expansion was approved. The meeting included a closed session for minutes of previous meetings, affordable housing, and human resources.

• Adopted Primary Care Strategy with Nurse Practitioners (carried)
• Approved negotiations with J.L. Richards for WPCP expansion contract admin (carried)
• Authorized two scope changes with J.L. Richards for WPCP expansion (carried)
• Approved MOU with United Counties for County Road 43 cost sharing (carried)
• Received Downtown Kemptville Community Action Plan update (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including June 21 minutes and BIA minutes (carried)
• Went into closed session for minutes, affordable housing, HR (carried)

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates on economic development, planning, and corporate strategy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the Bill Thake Award, which involves personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Closed session for Bill Thake Award under Municipal Act section 239(2)(b)
• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Economic Development Update by Matt Gilmer
• Planning and Development Department Activity for May 2022 by Amy Martin
• Corporate Strategy Update by Hillary Geneau

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The North Grenville Police Services Board is meeting to review the May 2022 OPP report, motor vehicle collision heat maps, and other reports. They will also discuss the board's annual report and workplan, as well as correspondence on federal bail reform. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• May 2022 OPP report
• Motor Vehicle Collision Heat Maps - North Grenville 2018-2022 Year to Date
• North Grenville Police Services Board Annual Report and Workplan
• Correspondence: OAPSB - Federal Bail Reform
• North Grenville EDI Strategy Development Community Engagement

Council Meeting

Council will vote on whether to defer the Waterfront Access Strategy project until 2023, and will also consider extending the landfill monitoring contract with McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. Several reports on engineering standards, roadway classification, and truck routes are scheduled for information only. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Defer Waterfront Access Strategy project until 2023
• Authorize contract extension with McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. for landfill monitoring
• Request speed limit reduction on County Road 18 from Sommerville Road and Hurd Street to Abbott Road
• Receive reports on Engineering Standards, Roadway Classification Study, and Truck Routes
• Approve minutes of June 7, 2022 Council meeting and advisory committee minutes

Council approved the agenda and consent items, including deferring the Waterfront Access Strategy project until 2023. They also authorized a contract extension for landfill monitoring, requested a speed reduction on County Road 18, and received several reports for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Waterfront Access Strategy project to 2023 (carried)
• Authorized contract extension with McIntosh Perry for landfill monitoring (carried)
• Requested speed reduction on County Road 18 from Sommerville Road to Abbott Road (carried)
• Received Engineering Standards report for information (carried)
• Received Roadway Classification Study update for information (carried)
• Received Truck Routes update for information (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and committee minutes (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 57-22 confirming proceedings (carried)

Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review a delegation regarding the International Plowing Match. The meeting also includes reports on the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Tourism Strategy, economic development, and the Tourism Coordinator.

• Delegation: International Plowing Match
• Report: United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Tourism Strategy
• Report: Tourism Coordinator Report
• Report: Economic Development Report
• Approval of May 16, 2022, meeting minutes

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting virtually to consider several planning items, including four zoning by-law amendments and one official plan amendment. The agenda also includes approval of the May 11, 2022 minutes and adoption of a confirmation by-law. No presentations or reports from departments other than Planning are listed.

• ZBA-04-22: Rezone 5 Clothier Street from R1 to C1-13 (Downtown Commercial Exception)
• ZBA-05-22: Rezone 405 Prescott Street from R4 to R4-14 (Residential Fourth Density Exception)
• OPA-01-22: Amend Official Plan to allow 73 units per gross hectare at 20-24 Asa Street
• ZBA-20-21: Rezone 210 Van Buren from Industrial (M) to R3-24 to permit 50 townhouse units
• Adoption of Planning Design Guidelines for the Municipality

Council approved four zoning and official plan amendments, including rezoning for residential and commercial uses and an official plan amendment for increased density. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting also included public meetings for the amendments and adoption of planning design guidelines.

• Approved By-Law 53-22 rezoning 5 Clothier Street from R1 to C1-13 (carried)
• Approved By-Law 54-22 rezoning 405 Prescott Street from R4 to R4-14 (carried)
• Approved By-Law 55-22 amending Official Plan for 20-24 Asa Street to permit 73 units per gross hectare (carried)
• Approved By-Law 43-22 rezoning 210 Van Buren Street from Industrial to R3-24 for 50 townhouse units (carried, recorded vote 4-0)
• Adopted Planning Design Guidelines for the Municipality (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings to consider two applications for minor variances. The items include a request to increase a dwelling size at 535 Dennison Road and a request for a separate entrance at 709 Slater Road.

• A-06-22: Request to increase non-conforming single detached dwelling from 1,162 to 2,120 square feet at 535 Dennison Road
• A-07-22: Request for a separate entrance for an additional residential unit at 709 Slater Road

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The committee will review the minutes from the April 11, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes a delegation regarding Canada Day events and a report on the ParticipACTION Subcommittee.

• Approval of April 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Delegation from Kemptville District Community Association regarding Canada Day Events and Paddle Poker Run
• ParticipACTION Subcommittee update

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting virtually to approve By-Law 51-22, which delegates the authority to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to the Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda includes information reports on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex Farmside Lands, and a Waste Collection Program update. Council will also designate the Kemptville Live Music Festival and the International Plowing Match as events of Municipal Significance and enter a closed session to discuss a Waterfront Access Strategy and land acquisition.

• By-Law 51-22: Delegates power to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to the Chief Administrative Officer
• Designation of 2022 Kemptville Live Music Festival as a Municipally Significant Event
• Designation of 2022 International Plowing Match as a Municipally Significant Event
• Information report on Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex Farmside Lands and community engagement results
• Information report on Waste Collection Program Update

Council approved several consent agenda items, including designating the 2022 Kemptville Live Music Festival and the 2022 International Plowing Match as Municipally Significant Events. Council also enacted By-Law 51-22 to delegate the power to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to the Chief Administrative Officer. Reports on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, Eastern Ontario Correctional Farmside Lands, and Waste Collection Program Update were received for information. The meeting included a closed session for minutes, a Waterfront Access Strategy, and land acquisition.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Proclaimed June 19, 2022 'The Longest Day of Smiles' (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and event designations (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (carried)
• Received Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy report for information (carried)
• Received Eastern Ontario Correctional Farmside Lands report for information (carried)
• Enacted By-Law 51-22 delegating appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to CAO (carried)
• Designated 2022 Kemptville Live Music Festival as Municipally Significant Event (carried)

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing reports regarding the Official Plan, including land use and natural heritage constraints. The meeting also includes departmental updates on economic development, planning, and corporate strategy.

• Review of Official Plan Report and related land use schedules
• Economic Development Update from Matt Gilmer
• Planning and Development Department Activity report for April 2022
• Corporate Strategy Update from Hillary Geneau
• Tourism Advisory Subcommittee Update

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will review a decision item regarding the designation of a Cairn. The committee will also receive updates on GIS, courthouse matters, and travel costs for a heritage conference.

• Decision on the designation of Cairn
• GIS update report
• Heritage Conference travel costs discussion
• Courthouse update
• Municipal inventory updates

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will review a presentation regarding the development of the municipality's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy. The meeting also includes an update on the Youth Summit.

• Presentation on North Grenville EDI Community Engagement Discussion Guide
• Youth Summit update from Tammy Hurlbert
• Approval of April 27, 2022, meeting minutes

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The North Grenville Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear a delegation from a podcast host, and discuss several information items including the Arts and Culture Development Fund, fair payment for artists, and hold music for the municipal phone system. The agenda includes no formal decision items, so most business is discussion and planning.

• Delegation from Stephen Holton, podcast host of 'Our Community Soap Box'
• Discussion of Arts and Culture Development Fund
• Discussion of Fairtrade Payment for Artists
• Discussion of hold music for municipal telephone system
• Committee workplan and next objectives

Environmental Action Advisory Committee

The Environmental Action Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, receive a Blue Communities certificate presentation, and discuss several items including a sustainability fair debrief, strategic plan and climate initiatives, and the County Road 43 expansion. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Blue Communities Certificate Presentation
• Sustainability Fair Debrief/Discussion
• Strategic Plan and Climate Initiatives
• County Road 43 Expansion Update
• Council Updates and Initiatives Related to EAAC

HWFAC - Participaction Working Group

This is the third meeting of the Health, Wellness, Fitness Advisory Committee's Participaction Working Group, held virtually. The agenda includes approving minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting and reviewing the ParticipACTION Work Plan. No decision items, delegations, or public questions are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting
• Review ParticipACTION Work Plan

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting to set the final 2022 municipal tax rate and the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area levy, approve the Oxford Ridge subdivision infrastructure assumption, and consider an indoor pool feasibility study. The agenda also includes a closed session for land acquisition negotiations, a motion to fly the Progressive Pride flag, and several routine policy and appointment items.

• By-Law 47-22 to set the 2022 municipal tax rate
• By-Law 48-22 to set the 2022 Old Town Kemptville BIA levy
• By-Law 49-22 to assume streetlight and stormwater systems in Oxford Ridge Subdivision
• Indoor Pool Feasibility Study by Sierra Planning & Management Inc.
• Motion to fly the Progressive Pride flag during June Pride Month

Council approved the final 2022 municipal tax rate and Old Town Kemptville BIA levy, adopted the Indoor Pool Feasibility Study, and approved several policies including the Right to Disconnect Policy and Heritage Reserve Fund Policy. The COVID relief program for penalties and interest on tax and water bills was discontinued. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved By-Law 47-22 setting 2022 municipal tax rate
• Approved By-Law 48-22 setting 2022 Old Town Kemptville BIA levy
• Approved Indoor Pool Feasibility Study (Sierra Planning & Management)
• Approved Right to Disconnect Policy per Working for Workers Act, 2021
• Approved Heritage Reserve Fund Policy
• Discontinued COVID relief on penalties/interest for tax and water bills
• Approved By-Law 49-22 assuming Oxford Ridge subdivision infrastructure
• Appointed Darlene Collin to Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

The Tourism Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to hear a delegation from Kemptville Campus, approve previous minutes, and receive updates on branding, signage, the tourism coordinator report, waterfront access study, and council matters. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation from Kemptville Campus (KCECC) with presentation
• Approval of April 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Branding and signage update from CEDAC presentation
• Waterfront Access Study update
• Tourism Coordinator report by Heather Currie

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a delegation regarding the Municipal Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The presentation includes a report and a community engagement discussion guide.

• Delegation: Municipal Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
• Review of March 21, 2022, meeting minutes

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics for the North Grenville Council meeting of May 12, 2022.

Council Meeting

Council is holding a public meeting and will vote on two zoning by-law amendments and a site plan agreement. The main items are rezoning 210 Van Buren to allow 50 townhouse units, rezoning 819 Craig Road for an accessory garage with a septic system, and authorizing a site plan for a 15-unit affordable housing development at 2680 Concession Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a confirmation by-law.

• ZBA-20-21: Rezone 210 Van Buren from Industrial (M) to Residential Third Density Special Exception (R3-24) for 50 townhouse units (By-Law 43-22)
• ZBA-16-21: Rezone 819 Craig Road from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception (RU-64) to allow septic system 17.2m from Municipal Drain for accessory garage (By-Law 44-22)
• Site Plan Approval: 2680 Concession Road – Habitat for Humanity 15-unit affordable townhouse development
• Approval of Council Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2022
• Adoption of By-Law 45-22 to confirm proceedings

Council deferred a decision on rezoning 210 Van Buren Street for a 50-unit townhouse development, pending further details from the developer. They approved a rezoning at 819 Craig Road to allow a septic system for an accessory garage, and authorized a site plan agreement for a 15-unit affordable housing project at 2680 Concession Road.

• Deferred By-Law 43-22 rezoning at 210 Van Buren for 50 townhouse units (carried)
• Approved By-Law 44-22 rezoning at 819 Craig Road to RU-64 for septic system (carried)
• Authorized signing of Site Plan Agreement for 15-unit affordable townhouses at 2680 Concession Road (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including April 13, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adopted confirmation By-Law 45-22 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The North Grenville Committee of Adjustment met virtually on May 11, 2022, to approve minutes from March 9, 2022, and conduct a public hearing. The sole substantive item was a minor variance application for the property at 506 Prescott Street, filed by Gary Courville. No other development applications or contracts were on the agenda.

• Public hearing for minor variance application A-05-22 at 506 Prescott Street (Applicant: Gary Courville)
• Approval of draft minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from April 11, 2022, hear a delegation from Kemptville Pride, and receive a ParticipACTION subcommittee update. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation from Kemptville Pride
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting
• ParticipACTION Subcommittee Update

Heritage Advisory Committee

The North Grenville Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss several heritage matters. Items include a resolution regarding 99 Maplewood Hall, planning work to update the municipal heritage inventory, an update on Deeks Quarry and McLean Cairn, a heritage conference in Brockville, and a joint subcommittee on Oxford Mills Township Hall. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 99 Maplewood Hall - resolution
• Work to update the Municipal Inventory
• Deeks Quarry and McLean Cairn - update
• Heritage Conference - Brockville
• Joint Subcommittee on Oxford Mills Township Hall

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is holding its fourth meeting of 2022 virtually. The agenda includes approving the March 24, 2022 minutes, receiving a committee update, and reviewing the draft workplan updated March 24, 2022. No decision items, delegations, or public questions are listed.

• Approve minutes of March 24, 2022 meeting
• Review ATAC draft workplan updated March 24, 2022
• Committee update and information items

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council meets virtually to consider a by-law restricting heavy trucks on local highways and to direct staff on signage for Smith Road. Council will also consider joining Mayors for Peace, receive an update from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and discuss creating a primary care strategy. Several routine minutes and committee reports are on the consent agenda.

• By-Law 41-22 to restrict heavy trucks on highways within North Grenville
• Direction to erect 'No Truck' signage on Smith Road
• Membership in Mayors for Peace
• Direct staff to work with local stakeholders on a primary care strategy
• Naming the 1914 vintage fire truck 'Howard Wilson'

Council approved membership in Mayors for Peace, directed staff to develop a primary care strategy, and deferred the truck routes by-law until end of June. It also named the 1914 fire truck 'Howard Wilson' and adopted several routine minutes and reports.

• Approved membership in Mayors for Peace (carried)
• Directed staff to create a primary care strategy (carried)
• Deferred By-Law 41-22 restricting heavy trucks until end of June (carried)
• Named 1914 fire truck 'Howard Wilson' (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including committee minutes and police board resolution (carried)
• Adopted confirmation by-law 42-22 (carried)

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss downtown Kemptville strategic initiatives, the future of the 'Farmside' surplus lands, and potential meeting locations. They will also hear a delegation on rebranding and sign strategy, and receive updates on economic development, planning, and tourism.

• Downtown Kemptville Strategic Initiatives report and map
• Farmside Surplus Lands report and community engagement results
• Rebranding and Sign Strategy delegation by Dave Dunn
• Economic Development Update for May 2022
• Planning and Development Department Activity for March 2022

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The North Grenville Police Services Board is meeting to review the February 2022 OPP report, discuss the 2022 operating budget, and consider items such as MADD signage and high school bursaries. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from the chair, members, and treasurer.

• February 2022 OPP report
• Police auction proceeds (treasurer report)
• MADD signage discussion
• St. Michael Catholic High School bursary
• North Grenville District High School bursary

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, receive updates from the Mayor's Office, and hear presentations on municipal design guidelines and site alteration by-law, the MyView Youth Film Festival, and Kemptville Campus farm side surplus lands. The agenda is largely informational with no decisions listed.

• Presentation on Municipal Design Guidelines and Site Alteration By-Law by Amy Martin, Karen Dunlop, and Ryan Brault
• Presentation on MyView Youth Film Festival by Rebecca Shams and Councillor John Barclay
• Discussion of Kemptville Campus Farm Side Surplus Lands with Hillary Geneau
• Approval of March 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion on holding future meetings in person or via Zoom

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The North Grenville Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss several information items, including the Arts and Culture Development Fund, fairtrade payment for artists, on-hold music for the municipal phone system, and surplus farmland across from the Kemptville Campus. No decision items or delegations are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of March 22, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of surplus farmland across from Kemptville Campus with committee report
• Update on on-hold music for municipal telephone system
• Discussion of fairtrade payment for artists
• Update on North Grenville's Writer's Circle

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural special council meeting. The only substantive item is a recommendation to enter closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. The meeting will also consider adopting By-Law 40-22 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Closed session for litigation under Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2)(e)
• By-Law 40-22 to confirm proceedings of the April 25, 2022 special meeting

Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

The North Grenville Tourism Advisory Subcommittee met virtually on April 21, 2022, to approve minutes from March 17 and hear from RTO 9 South Eastern Ontario. The committee discussed branding and signage, including a logo refresh, and reviewed key projects for the 2022 workplan. Updates were provided on the Waterfront Access Study and Buskerfest.

• Discussion of branding and signage, including an NG Logo Refresh
• Review of Key Projects for 2022 and the Committee Workplan
• Update on the Waterfront Access Study
• Update on Buskerfest
• Presentation from RTO 9 South Eastern Ontario

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a by-law to regulate speed limits and pedestrian crossovers, and a resolution to become a Blue Community, which would ban bottled water sales at municipal facilities and prevent water shutoffs for inability to pay. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, policies, and proclamations.

• By-Law 37-22 to regulate speed on municipal highways, establish pedestrian crossovers, and erect stop and yield signs
• Resolution to become a Blue Community, banning bottled water sales at municipal facilities and preventing water shutoffs for inability to pay
• Approval of amended Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Policy and Program
• Proclamations: National Volunteer Week (April 24-30), Community Living Month (May), Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-7)
• Receive Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner (2021)

HWFAC - Participaction Working Group

This is the second meeting of the ParticipACTION Working Group, held virtually. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no decisions or delegations listed. The only substantive item is a review of the ParticipACTION Work Plan.

• Review of ParticipACTION Work Plan

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting and consider reports on a Hurd Street subdivision, zoning amendments for additional residential units and refreshment vehicles, and a by-law to update refreshment vehicle rules. The agenda also includes a closed session on a Police Service Board vacancy and routine approval of minutes.

• Public meeting on Plan of Subdivision 07-T-20212 at Hurd Street
• By-Law 33-22: amend zoning to allow additional residential units
• By-Law 34-22: remove refreshment vehicle provisions from zoning by-law
• By-Law 35-22: repeal and replace Schedule B of By-Law 104-15 for refreshment vehicle licensing
• Closed session to discuss Police Service Board vacancy

Council approved three by-laws: By-Law 33-22 amending zoning for additional residential units, By-Law 34-22 removing refreshment vehicle provisions from the zoning by-law, and By-Law 35-22 replacing Schedule B of By-Law 104-15 to reduce the setback for refreshment vehicles from 60 to 40 metres. A public meeting on a subdivision at Hurd Street was received for information, with further discussion on the block to return to Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-Law 33-22 to amend zoning for additional residential units (carried)
• Approved By-Law 34-22 to remove refreshment vehicle provisions from zoning by-law (carried)
• Approved By-Law 35-22 to reduce refreshment vehicle setback from 60m to 40m (carried)
• Received Plan of Subdivision - Hurd Street 07-T-20212 for information (carried)

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a chair, approve previous minutes, hear a delegation from Charlee's Run, and receive an update from the ParticipACTION subcommittee. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with no major decisions listed.

• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Approval of February 14, 2022 minutes
• Delegation from Charlee's Run by Mallory and Dave Holmes
• ParticipACTION Subcommittee Update

Council Meeting

The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a request to enter a closed session. The council will meet privately to discuss matters regarding Police Service Board interviews.

• Closed Session: Police Service Board interviews
• By-Law 32-22: Confirmation of proceedings from Special Meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a delegation on the Municipality of North Grenville's 10-Year Community Strategic Plan and a separate delegation from Kathleen McMillan regarding 99 Maplewood Avenue. The committee will also approve minutes from March 3, 2022, and discuss updates on the municipal inventory, Deeks Quarry and McLean Cairn, Oxford Mills Township Hall, and Burritts Rapids Heritage Conservation District. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation: 10-Year Community Strategic Plan by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy
• Delegation: 99 Maplewood Avenue by Kathleen McMillan
• Update: 13-17 Clothier Street
• Update: Deeks Quarry and McLean Cairn
• Discussion: Resume in-person meetings or continue virtual meetings

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, approve previous minutes, and receive updates on the International Plowing Match, the Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan, the Iddy Biddy Maze, and a speed limit on County Road 44. They will also discuss resuming in-person meetings. The agenda includes one delegation and no decision items.

• Downtown Community Improvement Plan review (delegation by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy)
• International Plowing Match update
• Rural and Agriculture Community Improvement Plan update
• Iddy Biddy Maze update
• Speed limit on County Road 44 discussion

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will go into closed session to conduct Police Service Board interviews, then return to open session. No reports, delegations, correspondence, or by-laws other than a confirmation by-law are on the agenda.

• Closed session for Police Service Board interviews under Municipal Act section 293(2)(b)
• By-Law 31-22 to confirm proceedings of the April 6, 2022 special meeting

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council will consider adopting the 2022 Water & Wastewater, Operating, and Capital Budgets, and will vote on several by-laws including one for hybrid voting in the 2022 municipal election. Council will also decide on awarding a contract for the Municipal Centre Railing Project in Arena 1 and on disposing of a road allowance near Pelton Road. A closed session is scheduled for litigation matters.

• Adopt 2022 budgets via By-Law 25-22
• Award Arena 1 railing contract to Premium Construction, up to $94,668
• Approve transfer of up to $51,878 from General Reserve for railing project
• Dispose of unopened road allowance adjacent to 1213 Pelton Road (By-Law 28-22)
• Appoint Obafemi Ogunrinde as Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (By-Law 29-22)

Council approved the 2022 Water & Wastewater, Operating and Capital Budgets via By-Law 25-22, and appointed Obafemi Ogunrinde as Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer via By-Law 29-22. Several operational contracts were awarded, including crushed rock, street sweeping, calcium chloride, and River Road culvert rehabilitation. Council also approved the disposition of a road allowance near Pelton Road and authorized hybrid voting for the 2022 election.

• Adopted 2022 Water & Wastewater, Operating and Capital Budgets (By-Law 25-22)
• Appointed Obafemi Ogunrinde as CFO/Treasurer (By-Law 29-22)
• Awarded crushed rock tender to Coco Paving Inc. for $153,000
• Awarded street sweeping tender to P. Munro Group for $36,000
• Awarded calcium chloride tender to DaLee Group at $0.315/litre
• Awarded River Road culvert rehabilitation to Dalcon for $153,000 plus $31,000 from reserves
• Approved Municipal Centre Railing Project in Arena 1 to Premium Construction up to $94,668
• Approved disposition of road allowance adjacent to 1213 Pelton Road (By-Law 28-22)

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear delegations from Kemptville Campus and an IPM discount program, and to discuss design guidelines and future meeting formats. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and updates on economic development, planning, and corporate strategy.

• Delegation from Kemptville Campus (Karen Cooper, Chair; Liz Sutherland, Executive Director)
• Delegation on IPM Discount Program (Deron Johnston)
• Discussion of Design Guidelines
• Decision on future meetings: continue virtually or resume in-person
• Economic Development Update - April 2022

Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting held virtually. Council will enter a closed session for labour relations matters, then receive a presentation on the preliminary Draft Design Guidelines (Developers Guide 3.0) for information. No other reports or business are on the agenda, and the meeting will close with a confirmation by-law.

• Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act 239(2)(d))
• Presentation of preliminary Draft Design Guidelines (Developers Guide 3.0) for workshop discussion
• Adoption of By-Law 24-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific items, motions, or discussions recorded for this meeting.

Environmental Action Advisory Committee

The Environmental Action Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on draft design guidelines and the 10-year community strategic plan, and to decide on supporting Earth Day 2022 events. They will also receive updates on energy audits, invasive species policy, and other ongoing initiatives.

• Draft Design Guidelines presentation by Amy Martin, Director of Planning and Development
• North Grenville 10-Year Community Strategic Plan presentation by Hillary Geneau
• Decision on Sustainability Fair
• Decision on Pitch-In Canada and Earth Day Canada support for Earth Day 2022
• Updates on Blue Communities Project and Green Buildings Initiative

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear a delegation on Kemptville Campus Forest trails, and receive an update on design guidelines from the Director of Planning and Development. No decision items are listed; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Delegation: Kemptville Campus Forest trails update by Jim Hendry
• Delegation: Design guidelines update by Amy Martin, Director of Planning and Development
• Approve minutes of February 24, 2022 meeting
• Review committee workplan updated March 15, 2022

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve previous minutes, receive updates from the Mayor's Office, and hear two presentations: one on the municipal voting age in Ontario and another on the Municipality of North Grenville's 10-Year Community Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes discussion items, public questions, and planning for future meetings.

• Presentation on municipal voting age in Ontario by Eli Batchelor, Veronica Rusch, and Hailey Mitchell-Massey
• Presentation on the 10-Year Community Strategic Plan by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 23, 2022
• Public questions segment

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is reviewing reports on social media features and website change requests. The meeting also includes discussions regarding theatre allocation, the Arts and Culture Development Fund, and a potential joint subcommittee with the Heritage Advisory Committee.

• Social Media Project - Artist of the Month delegation
• Website Change Requests report
• Theatre Allocation - Initial Implementation Process report
• Arts and Culture Development Fund report
• Identification of members for a joint subcommittee with the Heritage Advisory Committee

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear delegations on the Municipality of North Grenville's 10-Year Community Strategic Plan and draft Design Guidelines, and to discuss accessibility for the 2022 municipal elections, an update on accessibility at Tim Hortons on Colonnade, and survey results. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and disclosure of interest.

• Delegation on 10-Year Community Strategic Plan by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy
• Delegation on Draft Design Guidelines by Amy Martin, Director of Planning and Development
• Discussion of 2022 Municipal Elections accessibility
• Update on accessibility at Tim Hortons, Colonnade
• Accessibility Survey Results (Data_All_211012.pdf, Responses_All_211012.pdf)

Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

The Tourism Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to approve the February minutes, hear a presentation on the Municipality of North Grenville's 10-Year Community Strategic Plan, and discuss key projects and workplan strategy for 2022. No correspondence or information items are listed.

• Delegation: 10-Year Community Strategic Plan presentation by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy
• Discussion of key projects for 2022
• Workplan strategy discussion
• Future delegations planning

Council Meeting

Council will consider several reports and recommendations, including amending the Ferguson Forest Centre lease and releasing $150,000 from reserves, adopting a council compensation review, and proclaiming Earth Day, International Day of Forests, and Pitch-In Canada Week. The meeting includes a closed session for committee appointments and land expropriation matters.

• Authorize amended Ferguson Forest Centre lease and release $150,000 from FFCC Reserve Fund
• Adopt council compensation: Mayor $41,200, Deputy Mayor $23,234, Councillor $20,426 (2020 base)
• Proclaim April 22, 2022 as Earth Day in North Grenville
• Proclaim March 21, 2022 as International Day of Forests
• Request review of speed limit on County Rd. 20 between County Rd. 18 and McDonald Rd. from 80 to 60 km/h

Council authorized amending the lease with the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation and releasing $150,000 from the FFCC Reserve Fund, with Councillor Wilson abstaining. It also approved a compensation review for council members, authorized expropriation compensation offers, and requested a speed limit review on County Rd. 20. Several proclamations and routine reports were received.

• Approved Ferguson Forest Centre lease amendment and $150,000 reserve release (carried, Wilson abstained)
• Approved council compensation review recommendations (carried)
• Authorized expropriation compensation offers for lands in Oxford Township (carried)
• Requested UCLG review of speed limit on County Rd. 20 between County Rd. 18 and McDonald Rd. (carried)
• Declared April 22, 2022 Earth Day (carried)
• Proclaimed March 21, 2022 International Day of Forests (carried)
• Proclaimed April 17-24, 2022 Pitch-In Canada Week (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including policies and minutes (carried)

HWFAC - Participaction Working Group

This is the first meeting of the Health, Wellness, Fitness Advisory Committee's ParticipACTION Working Group. The main item is a decision item to review the ParticipACTION Work Plan. No previous minutes exist, and the rest of the agenda is standard procedural items.

• ParticipACTION Work Plan review

Council Meeting

Council will consider three by-laws: appointing Committee of Adjustment members, rezoning 3045 County Road 20 for a lighting business storage, and rezoning 1365 Beulah Road to limit uses. They will also authorize signing the eQuinelle Phase V subdivision agreement. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a confirmation by-law.

• By-Law 19-22: appoint Committee of Adjustment members for 2022
• By-Law 20-22: rezone 3045 County Road 20 from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception (RU-64) for accessory storage
• By-Law 21-22: rezone 1365 Beulah Road from Tourist Commercial (C7-2) to Rural Special Exception (RU-63) with holding
• Authorize signing of eQuinelle Phase V Subdivision Agreement
• Approve minutes of February 9, 2022 council meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow an accessory storage structure for a lighting business at 3045 County Road 20, despite opposition citing noise concerns. A second zoning amendment for 1365 Beulah Road was deferred pending an environmental impact study. Council also appointed Committee of Adjustment members and authorized signing of the eQuinelle Phase V subdivision agreement.

• Approved By-Law 19-22 appointing Committee of Adjustment members for 2022
• Approved By-Law 20-22 rezoning 3045 County Road 20 from Rural to Rural-64 for storage
• Deferred By-Law 21-22 for 1365 Beulah Road pending environmental impact study
• Authorized Director of Planning to sign eQuinelle Phase V subdivision agreement
• Appointed Councillor Deb Wilson to BIA, Chamber, and advisory committees
• Appointed Councillor Doreen O'Sullivan to Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider four applications for minor variances. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting.

• Minor variance application A-01-22 for 877 River Road
• Minor variance application A-02-22 for 490 Donoghue Road
• Minor variance application A-03-22 for 2305 River Road
• Minor variance application A-04-22 for 146 George Street West

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to decide on the Committee Chair position, area profile signs, and a shopping survey in Kemptville. They will also receive updates on economic development, planning, corporate strategy, tourism, and the business park. No delegations are scheduled.

• Decision on Committee Chair Position
• Area Profile Sign proposal with attachments
• Shopping in Kemptville survey discussion
• Economic Development Update
• Corporate Strategy Update

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and hear a delegation from River Oak. The committee will also receive an update regarding the ParticipACTION Subcommittee.

• Approval of February 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Delegation from River Oak regarding skating
• ParticipACTION Subcommittee update

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will hear delegations regarding properties at 13-17 Clothier Street East and 535 Clothier Street. The agenda also includes updates on the municipal inventory, Deeks Quarry, McLean Cairn, and the Oxford Mills Township Hall.

• Delegation for 13-17 Clothier Street E.
• Delegation for 535 Clothier Street regarding a Designating By-law
• Municipal Inventory Update
• Update on Deeks Quarry and McLean Cairn
• Joint Subcommittee for Oxford Mills Township Hall

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to receive presentations from the OPP on their billing model and 2022 cost recovery, and from the North Grenville Public Library on its 2022 budget. The main decision items are the approval of the 2022 draft operating budget and the amended draft capital budget, which would authorize the Acting Director of Finance/Treasurer to prepare implementing by-laws. The meeting is being held virtually and includes a public question period.

• OPP Municipal Policing Bureau presentation on billing model and 2022 cost recovery
• North Grenville Public Library 2022 budget presentation
• Approval of 2022 draft operating budget
• Approval of amended 2022 draft capital budget
• Adoption of By-Law 18-22 to confirm proceedings

Council approved the amended draft 2022 Municipal Operating Budget and the amended draft 2022 Municipal Capital Budget. Council also authorized the Acting Director of Finance/Treasurer to prepare by-laws to implement the 2022 Capital, Operations, and Water Wastewater budgets. The meeting included presentations from the OPP on billing and cost recovery and from the North Grenville Public Library, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended draft 2022 Municipal Operating Budget (carried)
• Approved amended draft 2022 Municipal Capital Budget (carried)
• Authorized preparation of by-laws to implement 2022 Capital, Operations, and Water Wastewater budgets (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 18-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the 2022 Interim Tax Levy and a proposal for gas tax funding for public transportation. Additionally, the Council will consider allocating ParticipACTION funds toward several local park infrastructure projects.

• Approval of By-Law 15-22 to authorize the collection of 2022 interim taxes
• Allocation of $100,000 in ParticipACTION funding for play structures at Crozier Park and Oxford Station Park, a rink shed at Bishop Mills Park, and a basketball court upgrade at Burritts Rapids Community Centre
• Authorization of By-Law 16-22 to enter an agreement for the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program
• Presentation regarding the 2022 Year of the Garden proclamation

Council approved By-Law 15-22 to authorize the notification and collection of 2022 interim taxes, and By-Law 16-22 to accept Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation for 2022 and future years. Council also approved spending $100,000 in ParticipACTION funding on four recreational infrastructure projects, and referred the Health and Safety Policy Statement 2022 to the March 15 meeting. The meeting was procedural and routine, with no major controversies.

• Approved By-Law 15-22 for 2022 interim tax levy (carried)
• Approved By-Law 16-22 for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds agreement (carried)
• Approved $100,000 ParticipACTION spending on play structures, rink shed, basketball court (carried)
• Referred Health and Safety Policy Statement 2022 to March 15 meeting
• Proclaimed 2022 as Year of the Garden and June 18 as Garden Day (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 15 council minutes and committee minutes (carried)
• Adopted confirmation by-law 17-22 (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to review the draft minutes from January 27, receive a presentation on the Municipality's 10-Year Community Strategic Plan, and discuss municipal priorities for the Active Transportation Fund through Infrastructure Canada. The meeting includes a round table discussion on funding priorities and other routine business.

• Review of draft minutes from January 27, 2022
• Delegation on the 10-Year Community Strategic Plan by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy
• Discussion of municipal priorities for the Active Transportation Fund through Infrastructure Canada

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve January minutes, receive updates from the Mayor's Office, and hear presentations from Jumpstart and Kemptville Pride. They will also discuss Neighbourhood Bike Days volunteer recruitment, delegation requests for the 2022 municipal elections and the 10-year strategic plan, and feedback from a housing strategy consultation. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-based, with no formal decisions listed.

• Presentation from Jumpstart by Amanda Leang
• Presentation from Kemptville Pride by Jen Crawford and Kim Lynch
• Discussion of Neighbourhood Bike Days seeking volunteers
• Delegation requests for 2022 Municipal Elections and 10-Year Community Strategic Plan
• Feedback from Housing Strategy Public Consultation

Grenville OPP Detachment Board

The Police Services Board is reviewing several operational reports, including updates on the 2022 budget and expenditures for safety campaigns. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the appointment of KPMG as auditor and updates on municipal drug and road safety strategies.

• Review of 2022 Budget
• Appointment of Auditor - KPMG
• Update on Domestic Violence, Road Safety and Fraud Campaign Expenditures
• Photo Radar Update
• Municipal Drug Strategy Update

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under the Municipal Act, then reconvene to adopt a confirmation by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No reports, presentations, or other business items are listed.

• Closed session for personnel matter under Municipal Act 239(2)(b)
• Adoption of By-Law 13-22 to confirm proceedings

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations from Tourism North Grenville and the Municipality's 10-Year Community Strategic Plan, and to discuss updates on arts and culture presence on the municipal website, a festival and special events policy, an arts and culture development fund, and a potential arts hub/multi-use space. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation: Tourism Strategy and Arts and Culture Tourism by Heather Currie, Tourism Coordinator
• Delegation: 10-Year Community Strategic Plan by Hillary Geneau, Manager of Corporate Strategy
• Update: Arts and Culture Presence on the Municipal Website
• Review: Festival and Special Events Policy
• Discussion: Arts and Culture Development Fund and Arts Hub/Multi-Use Space

Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session to discuss a council vacancy, then in open session receive and accept the draft 2022 Municipal Capital Budget and the draft 2022 Water and Wastewater Budgets for consideration. The meeting also includes a presentation of Pandemic Leadership Awards and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session on council vacancy under Municipal Act 239(2)(b)
• Draft 2022 Municipal Capital Budget (FIN-002-2022)
• Draft 2022 Water and Wastewater Budgets (FIN-003-2022)
• Pandemic Leadership Awards presentation
• By-Law 14-22 to confirm proceedings

Council appointed Debra Wilson as a Council member for the balance of the 2018-2022 term, filling the vacancy from Jim McManaman's resignation. The draft 2022 Capital Budget was deferred to March 2, 2022, after Council expressed concern about the proposed 1.9% tax increase and asked staff to re-evaluate. The draft 2022 Water and Wastewater Budgets were adopted for consideration. The meeting was held virtually and included a closed session regarding the vacancy.

• Appointed Debra Wilson to Council for the balance of the 2018-2022 term (C-2022-76).
• Deferred further consideration of the draft 2022 Municipal Capital Budget to March 2, 2022 (C-2022-74).
• Adopted the draft 2022 Water and Wastewater Budgets for consideration (C-2022-75).
• Received the 'Reserves' presentation for information (C-2022-73).
• Approved the agenda as presented (C-2022-70).
• Went into closed session for matters related to the Council vacancy (C-2022-71).
• Came out of closed session (C-2022-72).
• Adopted By-Law 14-22 to confirm proceedings (C-2022-77).

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on filling a council vacancy. Council will interview nine candidates in open session, then move into a closed session to discuss the vacancy under the Municipal Act's personal matters provision. No other reports, correspondence, or by-laws are on the agenda except a confirmation by-law.

• Interviews of 9 candidates for council vacancy: John Palmer, Ron Sorrell, Mitch Bloom, Joselyn Morley, Andre Rancourt, Beth Searle, Deborah Wilson, Diana Fisher, Don Stephenson
• Closed session for council vacancy under Municipal Act 2001 s.239(2)(b) (personal matters)
• Adoption of By-Law 12-22 to confirm proceedings of the February 18, 2022 special meeting

The Council held a special meeting to interview nine candidates for a council vacancy, including John Palmer, Ron Sorrell, Mitch Bloom, Joselyn Morley, Andre Rancourt, Beth Searle, Deborah Wilson, Diana Fisher, and Don Stephenson. No appointment was made during the meeting. The Council also approved the agenda, went into closed session to discuss the vacancy, and adopted a by-law to confirm the proceedings.

• Approved the agenda with an amendment to enter closed session after disclosure of interest.
• Went into closed session to discuss the council vacancy.
• Interviewed nine candidates for the council vacancy.
• Resumed closed session after the interviews.
• Came out of closed session.
• Adopted By-Law 12-22 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will go into closed session to discuss a council vacancy, then return to open session. No reports, presentations, correspondence, or by-laws (other than a confirmation by-law) are listed for public discussion.

• Closed session for council vacancy under Municipal Act 239(2)(b)
• By-Law 11-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
• No reports from any departments
• No presentations or delegations

Tourism Advisory Subcommittee

The Tourism Advisory Subcommittee is holding its first meeting to organize itself: appointing a chair and vice chair, selecting meeting dates, and reviewing the North Grenville Tourism Strategy and a work plan template. No previous minutes, delegations, or decision items beyond organizational matters are listed.

• Appointment of Chair
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Selection of Meeting Dates
• Introduction to Tourism Strategy (North Grenville Tourism Strategy -2021.pdf)
• Subcommittee Work Plan (Committee WorkPlan Template.pdf)

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council is meeting virtually to consider several reports and policies. They will review a primary care update, an agriculture tile drainage strategy, the 2021 Kemptville Drinking Water System annual report, and proposed Arts and Culture and Theatre Allocation policies for the Urbandale Arts Centre. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports, plus a closed session for potential litigation.

• Approve Arts and Culture Policy and Theatre Allocation Policy for Urbandale Arts Centre
• Receive 2021 Annual Performance and Summary Report for Kemptville Drinking Water System
• Receive Agriculture Tile Drainage Record and Municipal Drain Update Strategy
• Receive Primary Care Update and direct staff to engage stakeholders
• Closed session for potential litigation

Council approved the Arts and Culture Policy and the Theatre Allocation Policy for the Urbandale Arts Centre. They also approved interview questions for filling a council vacancy, received a drainage engineering presentation and report, and received the 2021 Kemptville Drinking Water System report. The meeting was held virtually, with Mayor Peckford leaving early and Deputy Mayor McManaman chairing the remainder.

• Approved the Arts and Culture Policy and the Theatre Allocation Policy for the Urbandale Arts Centre.
• Approved the list of interview questions for candidates seeking appointment to Council to fill the upcoming vacancy.
• Received the 'Primary Care Update' report and directed staff to engage with local stakeholders and report back.
• Received the 'Agriculture Tile Drainage Record and Municipal Drain Update Strategy' report for budget deliberations.
• Received the '2021 Annual Performance and Summary Report: Kemptville Drinking Water System' for compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from previous meetings and committee minutes.
• Received the Environmental Action Advisory Committee minutes from November 29, 2021.
• Adopted By-Law 10-22 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is reviewing a presentation on the 10-Year Community Strategic Plan. The committee will also hear a delegation regarding the Kemptville Winter Trail and review updates on ParticipACTION funding and work plans.

• Delegation: Kemptville Winter Trail
• Presentation: Municipality of North Grenville 10-Year Community Strategic Plan
• Report: ParticipACTION Draft Funding Application
• Report: ParticipACTION Work plan and communications update

Committee of Adjustment

The North Grenville Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a minor variance application at 15 Precision Drive (A-10-21). The committee will also consider approving the draft minutes from its October 13, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for minor variance application A-10-21 at 15 Precision Drive
• Approval of draft minutes from October 13, 2021 meeting

Council Meeting

Council approved four by-laws: By-Law 05-22 authorizing agreements for Municipal Modernization Program funding, By-Law 06-22 governing flag raising and half-mast flying, By-Law 07-22 rezoning land on Townline Road from Rural to Industrial, and By-Law 08-22 rezoning 2947 County Road 43 from Local Commercial to Highway Commercial. Council also authorized a site plan agreement for 2040 Beach Road, extended draft plan approval for Oxford Village Subdivision by one year, and deferred ParticipACTION Funding consideration to March 1, 2022. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved By-Law 05-22 for Municipal Modernization Program funding agreements (carried)
• Approved By-Law 06-22 to govern flag raising and half-mast flying (carried)
• Approved By-Law 07-22 rezoning Townline Road property from Rural to Industrial (carried)
• Approved By-Law 08-22 rezoning 2947 County Road 43 to Highway Commercial (carried)
• Authorized signing of Site Plan Agreement for 2040 Beach Road (carried)
• Approved one-year extension of draft plan approval for Oxford Village Subdivision (carried)
• Deferred ParticipACTION Funding decision to March 1, 2022 (carried)

Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a COVID-19 business impacts update and review the Municipality of North Grenville's 10-year Community Strategic Plan. They will also receive updates on economic development, planning and development, and corporate strategy, including a customer service and public engagement review. No delegations are scheduled.

• COVID-19 Business Impacts Update
• North Grenville 10-Year Community Strategic Plan review
• Economic Development Update
• Planning and Development Department Activity for December 2021
• Corporate Strategy Update and Customer Service and Public Engagement Review

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve past minutes and discuss several heritage-related items. Key topics include the Deeks Quarry McLean Cairn, updates on heritage building evaluation guides and design guidelines, and the municipal inventory. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve draft minutes from October 7, 2021 and January 6, 2022
• Discussion of Deeks Quarry - McLean Cairn with committee agenda report
• Update on Guide for the Evaluation of Heritage Buildings
• Update on North Grenville Heritage Design Guidelines
• Discussion of Municipal Inventory

Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation on a Waterfront Access Strategy and vote on directing staff to develop it in 2022, including hiring a consultant for up to $50,000 and exploring wayfinding signage and docking facilities along the Rideau River. Council will also consider adopting a Land Acknowledgement to open future meetings. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a confirmation by-law.

• Direct staff to develop Waterfront Access Strategy, consultant cost up to $50,000
• Explore wayfinding signage along Rideau River and expanded docking/mooring in Kemptville Creek
• Adopt North Grenville Land Acknowledgement for Council meetings
• Proclaim February 13, 2022 as Wear Red Canada Day
• Approve minutes from January 19, 2022 Council meeting

Council received the Waterfront Access Strategy presentation and directed staff to begin developing the strategy in 2022, including retaining a consultant for up to $50,000 and exploring wayfinding signage and expanded docking facilities. Council also adopted the North Grenville Land Acknowledgement as amended and proclaimed February 13, 2022 as Wear Red Canada Day. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Proclaimed February 13, 2022 Wear Red Canada Day (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to develop Waterfront Access Strategy, including consultant up to $50,000 (carried)
• Adopted Land Acknowledgement as amended (carried)
• Received committee minutes and resolutions (carried)
• Adopted By-law 04-22 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, receive updates, and discuss several information items, including a trail maintenance agreement with Ferguson Forest Centre, Neighbourhood Bike Days, and the committee's role in promoting equity. They will also review a draft workplan for 2021-2022. No decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Trail maintenance agreement with Ferguson Forest Centre
• Neighbourhood Bike Days program update
• Discussion on committee's role in promoting equity
• Draft workplan for 2021-2022

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting of 2022, with presentations on human trafficking and active transportation. Members will also discuss feedback from the Housing Strategy public consultation and plan future meeting items.

• Presentation on Human Trafficking and SEC by Eli Batchelor
• Active Transportation presentation by Mark Guy and Ryan Brault
• Feedback from Housing Strategy Public Consultation
• Approval of December 22, 2021 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

North Grenville Council meets virtually to consider several reports and recommendations. Key items include adopting a 10-year Community Strategic Plan, approving a Customer Service and Public Engagement Review, and granting a noise exemption for a snowmobile drag race event. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports, plus a closed session for civic award nominations.

• Approve and adopt the Municipality of North Grenville 10-Year Community Strategic Plan
• Approve and adopt the Customer Service and Public Engagement Review recommendations
• Grant noise exemption to Snowmobile Drag Racing Ontario for Feb 12-13, 2022 event at 252 Davis Road
• Receive World Council on City Data ISO 37120 Platinum Certification presentation
• Receive Police Services Board 2022 budget request resolution

Council approved and adopted the Municipality of North Grenville 10-Year Community Strategic Plan, along with the Customer Service and Public Engagement Review recommendations. A noise exemption was granted for a snowmobile drag event, and several advisory committee appointments were made. The meeting also included a presentation on ISO 37120 Platinum Certification from the World Council on City Data, received for information.

• Adopted 10-Year Community Strategic Plan (carried)
• Adopted Customer Service and Public Engagement Review recommendations (carried)
• Granted noise exemption to Snowmobile Drag Racing Ontario for Feb 12-13, 2022 event (carried)
• Appointed members to Tourism Advisory Subcommittee, Active Transportation, Arts and Culture, and Community and Economic Development committees (carried)
• Increased Arts and Culture Advisory Committee membership from 10 to 11 (carried)
• Increased Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee membership from 10 to 11 (carried)
• Received WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification presentation for information (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Police Services Board budget request (carried)

Environmental Action Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing its workplan and receiving updates on several environmental reports. Discussion items include water-related initiatives and wildlife mortality reduction.

• Committee Workplan decision item
• Blue Communities Draft Report update
• Herpetofauna Mortality Reduction plan update
• County Road 43 Expansion update

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a confirmation by-law. They will receive an informational report on conservation authority transition plans and decide on directing staff to prepare a Rural and Agricultural Community Improvement Plan with $50,000 from reserves.

• Approve $50,000 from general reserves for Rural and Agricultural Community Improvement Plan
• Direct staff to prepare Rural and Agricultural Community Improvement Plan
• Receive report on Conservation Authorities transition plans
• Approve minutes of December 8, 2021 meeting
• Adopt By-Law 2-22 to confirm proceedings

Council directed staff to prepare a Rural and Agricultural Community Improvement Plan and approved $50,000 from general reserves in the 2022 budget to support it. The meeting also included a closed session for a personnel matter, approval of previous minutes, and receipt of a report on conservation authority transitions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $50,000 from general reserves for Rural and Agricultural Community Improvement Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a Rural and Agricultural Community Improvement Plan (carried)
• Received report on Transition Plans for Conservation Authorities for information (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from December 8, 2021 (carried)
• Approved confirmation by-law 2-22 (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from December 9, 2021, hear delegations about the International Plowing Match, and review stakeholder feedback on draft Arts and Culture and Theatre Allocation policies. The committee will also discuss its work plan and next objectives.

• Delegation: Shannon Thompson on opportunities for local artists/entertainers
• Delegation: Teresa Harrison on Barn Quilt Project
• Review of draft Arts and Culture Policy
• Review of draft Theatre Allocation Policy for Urbandale Arts Centre
• Stakeholder feedback on both policies

Council Compensation Committee

The Council Compensation Committee is meeting to consider a draft report on council compensation from December 14, 2021, along with its terms of reference. The committee will also approve minutes from two previous meetings. No delegations or decision items are listed.

• Consideration of North Grenville Council Compensation Report (Draft) - December 14/21
• Terms of Reference
• Approve minutes of December 6, 2021 (as amended)
• Approve minutes of December 20, 2021

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The North Grenville Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear a delegation about soccer fields at South Gower Park, and receive staff reports on accessible transit, accessible features in commercial property, and design guidelines. The committee will also discuss an International Plowing Match update, accessibility survey results, and its work plan.

• Delegation on South Gower Park soccer fields from Mark Guy, Cheryl Allaby, and Mike Sutherland
• Staff report on accessible transit
• Staff report on accessible features and commercial property
• Staff report on design guidelines
• Accessibility survey results for committee feedback

Council Meeting

This is a special closed-session council meeting with no public reports, presentations, or by-laws except a confirmation by-law. Council will enter closed session to receive Indigenous training and discuss civic award nominations, which are personal matters. The only action item is adopting By-Law 1-22 to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session for Indigenous training under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1)(1)
• Closed session for Civic Award Nominations under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b)
• Adoption of By-Law 1-22 to confirm proceedings

Council Meeting

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Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation

The Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear delegations from the Snowshoe Stompers and Winter Carnival organizers, and discuss a new recreation directory, the 2022 work plan, and the March meeting date. No decision items are listed.

• Delegation: Snowshoe Stompers (Stacey Dickson)
• Delegation: Winter Carnival (Herb Cloutier)
• New Recreation and Culture Directory on municipal website
• 2022 Committee Work Plan discussion
• March 2022 meeting date setting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from October and December 2021, hear a delegation about the First Sons of Martha cairn, and discuss heritage inventories and designations under the Heritage Act. The committee will also review its work plan, including heritage awards, walking tour brochures, and heritage tourism.

• Delegation on 'The First Sons of Martha' Cairn by John Ireland, Teresa Barrett-Ryan, Dell Bower, and Jane Graham
• Discussion of Heritage Act - Inventories, Registries, Designations
• Approval of minutes from October 7 and December 9, 2021
• Work plan review and update (heritage awards, walking tour brochures, heritage tourism)

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from December 1, 2021, and receive updates on broadband, the International Plowing Match, and Iddy Middy Maze. No decision items are listed.

• Approve draft minutes of December 1, 2021
• Broadband update from Mayor Peckford
• International Plowing Match update
• Iddy Middy Maze update