Port Hope public meetings in 2024
89 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes items regarding the CCAP and AWESOMEE Fest.
- Discussion of AWESOMEE Fest
- Annual Report Review
- Discussion of CCAP
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2024-12-19 contains no specific items. It consists only of generic headings and procedural placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or contracts are detailed in the provided document.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider Application A04-24 for 25 Holland Street, submitted by Alphonso Yau on behalf of Penryn Mason Homes. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and approval of the November 21, 2024 minutes. No other applications or business items are listed for this meeting.
- A04-24 – Hearing of application for 25 Holland Street (Alphonso Yau for Penryn Mason Homes)
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2024-12-18 contains no listed items or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a by‑law to declare the former George Hamilton Public School at 3200 County Road 10 surplus and to authorize its marketing and sale for at least $590,000. They will also receive a report and approve a conditional building permit agreement for the relocation of a historic Cobourg dwelling to 6302 4th Line. Additional items include receiving a donation of a 2022 Honda CRV for protective services, adopting several minutes on the consent agenda, and receiving information on a land‑transfer‑tax redistribution resolution and a clean‑energy project at the Wesleyville site.
- Declare former George Hamilton Public School surplus and authorize sale (minimum $590,000)
- Approve conditional building permit agreement for relocation of historic Cobourg dwelling to 6302 4th Line
- Receive donation of 2022 Honda CRV for Protective Services Municipal Law Enforcement Vehicle
- Adopt Council, Committee of the Whole, and Public Meeting minutes on the consent agenda
- Receive resolution requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST and support for clean‑energy projects at Wesleyville site
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 16, 2024. Members will receive updates on the Union Cemetery and Little Station/Memorial Park heritage designations, as well as the Heritage Awards. The committee will also discuss the status of 65 Ward Street and set the schedule for its 2025 meetings. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Update re Union Cemetery Designations
- Update re Little Station/Memorial Park Designations
- Update re Heritage Awards
- Update re 65 Ward Street
- 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-12-12 has an agenda that contains no specific items. The agenda consists only of generic placeholders and procedural sections. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Public Meeting
The council will hold a public meeting to review a proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 20/2010 (File # ZB01-2024) submitted by EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of LBD Holdings Ltd. (Brenbrooke Homes) for the property at 276‑282 Victoria Street North in the urban area of Port Hope. The agenda includes a presentation by the applicant, a staff technical review, and an opportunity for public comments. The council will consider whether to approve the amendment.
- Proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 20/2010 (File # ZB01-2024) for 276‑282 Victoria Street North
- Applicant presentation by EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.
- Staff technical review and report presentation
- Public comment submissions
- Council consideration of the amendment
Civic Awards Advisory Committee
The Civic Awards Advisory Committee will conduct roll call, approve the agenda and disclose any pecuniary interests. It will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting and discuss business arising, including the annual report, a letter to nominations, the community database, the 2025 meeting schedule, and opening nominations. The committee will also handle correspondence, committee business, council referrals, new business, and set the next meeting date.
- Approval of previous minutes (Nov 13, 2024)
- Annual report submission
- Letter to nominations
- Community database
- Nominations open
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The Port Hope Police Services Board is scheduled to meet on December 3, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific decisions or items for discussion.
- Meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024
- Agenda is procedural and currently empty
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several proposed by-laws and agreements, including property maintenance and short-term borrowing. The body is also discussing the recruitment of a Youth Councillor and a lease for the annual Port Hope Fair.
- Proposed Clean Yards By-law for property maintenance administration and enforcement
- 2025 Short-Term Borrowing By-law
- Lease agreement with Port Hope and District Agricultural Society for 62 McCaul Street
- Terms of Reference for a Youth Councillor position
- Rail Safety Plan presentation by Loomex Group
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No business items were listed for this meeting.
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The Port Hope Police Services Board released the agenda for its November 28, 2024 meeting. The document lists meeting details and voting results but does not contain the specific agenda items or reports.
- Meeting date: November 28, 2024
- Meeting type: Board meeting
- Status: Released
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will meet on November 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope. The agenda includes a review of the 2025 budget overview along with discussions on park naming, ice allocation policy, the 41 Young Street site, and a department update. The committee will also consider business arising regarding Pump Park and will adopt the annual committee report.
- 2025 Budget Overview
- Naming of Parks Discussion – Chemetron Lagoon
- Ice Allocation Policy
- 41 Young Street
- Pump Park (Business Arising)
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board Meeting
The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board will meet on November 27, 2024. The agenda includes a market analysis presentation, a budget review, and planning for the Block Friday Moonlight Madness and Candlelight Festival. The board will also review the AGM presentation and the annual board and advisory committee reports.
- Downtown Port Hope Market Analysis – presentation by Jack Dougan
- Budget review
- AGM presentation
- Annual Board / Advisory Committee Report Review
- Block Friday Moonlight Madness / Candlelight Festival planning
Council Meeting
The Port Hope Council will meet to discuss the 2025 municipal budget and various service fees. Key decisions include the potential sale of a surplus school property and an agreement regarding policing responsibilities for the Rural Ward.
- Authorization to sell the former George Hamilton Public School at 3200 County Road 10 for no less than $590,000
- Proposed by-law to enter an agreement for the Commissioner to assume policing responsibility for the Rural Ward
- Review of the 2025 Municipal Budget and 2025 Police and Library budget presentations
- Approval of Brownfield Tax Assistance Program for 63 Ontario Street
- Discussion on a potential attainable housing development at 41 Young Street
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Committee of Adjustment
The Port Hope Committee of Adjustment will hear application B08-24 submitted by Shawn Kelly for the property at 38 Toronto Road. It will also consider the previously tabled applications B04-24 and B05-24 from Derrick Kelly for the same address. The meeting includes routine items such as agenda approval, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and approval of the August 15, 2024 minutes.
- Application B08-24 – Shawn Kelly, 38 Toronto Road (hearing)
- Applications B04-24 and B05-24 – Derrick Kelly, 38 Toronto Road (previously tabled)
- Approval of agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October, discuss a draft Clean Yards By-law, and review an annual report. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Lake Street.
- Approval of October 17, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of Draft Clean Yards By-law
- Review of Annual Report
- Business arising: AWESOMEE Fest
- Business arising: Northumberland County GHG Emissions Survey
Special Council
The Special Council will hear a presentation of the FY 2025 proposed budget. Members will review the budget and recommend a by‑law to approve the 2025 municipal budget as amended. A confirmatory by‑law (71‑2024) will be adopted to record the meeting proceedings.
- 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation (FY 2025 Special Council Presentation.pdf)
- Recommendation to prepare a by‑law to approve the 2025 municipal budget as amended
- Confirmatory By‑law 71‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the November 19, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included updates on cemetery designations, heritage awards, and Ward Street.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Update on Union Cemetery Designations
- Update on Little Station/Memorial Park Designations
- Update on Heritage Awards
- Update on 65 Ward Street
Special Council
The Special Council will begin with standard items such as Call to Order, a moment of silent reflection, and a land acknowledgement. It will then move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider matters relating to the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer and senior leadership, as well as future regulatory opportunities. After the closed session, the council will consider Confirmatory By‑law 70‑2024, which records the proceeding of the meeting, and then adjourn.
- Closed session to discuss CAO and senior‑leadership recruitment (Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and 239(2)(h))
- Confirmatory By‑law 70‑2024 to confirm the proceeding of the Special Council meeting
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- Call to Order, Moment of Silent Reflection, and Land Acknowledgement
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet via web conference to review accessibility matters. The agenda includes discussions on specific facility upgrades and parking accessibility.
- Accessible parking at the main entrance of VON at Greenwood Towers
- Annual Report Review
- Upgrades regarding Lions Hall
Civic Awards Advisory Committee
The Civic Awards Advisory Committee will discuss the launch plan for the OPEN nomination campaign, including the promotional plan and mailout. It will also review the eligibility criteria for the Heritage Achievement Award. Additional items include a database update, appointment of a Vice Chair, and a timeline review.
- Nomination OPEN Campaign Launch Plan – review promo plan and mailout letter/list
- Heritage Achievement Award – eligibility criteria review (attached PDF)
- Database update
- Appointment of Vice Chair
- Timeline review
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive information on the 2025 library and police budgets, consider an amendment to Schedule K of the Prescribed Fees for Services By-law, and review briefings on Fairview Production and potential housing at 41 Young Street. It will also discuss a Brownfield Tax Assistance request for 63 Ontario Street and a notice of motion for a county‑led encampment management plan. The most consequential action is the proposed declaration of surplus and sale of the former George Hamilton Public School property.
- Declare former George Hamilton Public School (3200 County Road 10) surplus and authorize sale at a minimum appraised value of $590,000
- Amend Schedule K of the Prescribed Fees for Services By-law
- Potential attainable housing development on 41 Young Street
- Brownfield Tax Assistance Program request for 63 Ontario Street municipal tax funding
- Notice of motion to develop a county‑led encampment management plan
Special Council
The Special Council will conduct routine business only. Items include a call to order, a land acknowledgement, disclosure of pecuniary interests, a mid‑term professional development session, and a confirmatory by‑law (66‑2024) to record the meeting proceedings. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.
- Call to Order
- Land Acknowledgement by Mayor Hankivsky
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- Council Professional Development – Mid‑term Training (2022‑2026 term)
- Confirmatory By‑law 66‑2024 – confirm proceedings of the meeting
Council Meeting
Council will consider approving the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and a new Interest on Development Charges Policy. The meeting includes decisions on the 2023 audited financial statements and a finalized Telecommunications Tower Protocol Policy.
- Approval of 2024 Development Charges Background Study and Interest on Development Charges Policy
- Approval of Draft 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Approval of finalized Telecommunication Tower Protocol Policy
- Proposed cancellation of Rural ROLLS pilot project at the end of 2024
- Proposed use of Hydro Reserve Funds for Walton Phase 3 reconstruction project
Special Council
The Port Hope Special Council will open with a call to order, a moment of silent reflection, and a land acknowledgement. The mayor may provide a general update on planning and development matters. The council will then move into a closed session to consider a personnel matter involving an identifiable individual, as allowed by the Municipal Act. Afterward, a confirmatory by‑law (65‑2024) will be considered to ratify the meeting’s proceedings.
- Closed Session – personnel matter under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)
- Confirmatory By‑law 65‑2024 to confirm meeting proceedings
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest – mayor may give planning update
- Land Acknowledgement by Mayor Hankivsky
- Call to Order – standard opening
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2024-10-24 contains no listed items. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are identified in the provided document. The meeting appears to have only procedural placeholders.
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will meet on October 23, 2024 to consider several agenda items. New business includes discussion of committee recruitment and the municipality's 2025 budget. Updates will be provided on the Parks Map request, Pump Park, and the upcoming fishing season. The meeting will also address any correspondence and council referrals.
- Committee Recruitment
- 2025 Budget
- Parks Map request
- Pump Park Update
- Fishing Season
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board Meeting
The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board will meet on Oct. 23, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Division, and Council, as well as a Save Our Trees presentation. The board will consider items such as the annual general meeting, Halloween and Candlelight Festival/Christmas events, a website review, and signage for the HBIA office. No decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Save Our Trees Presentation
- Chamber of Commerce Report
- Economic Development Division Report
- Council Report
- HBIA Office Signage
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a library budget presentation for information only. It will direct staff to consider using Hydro Reserve Funds to finance the Walton Phase 3 reconstruction project. The committee will also vote on a sign variance for 20 Jocelyn Street, choose a site for a new Pump Park, authorize a lease for a child‑care centre at 81 Mill St S, and consider adopting an updated Property Standards by‑law while repealing By‑law 69/2006.
- Consider Hydro Reserve Funds as a source for the Walton Phase 3 reconstruction project
- Approve a sign variance for five interior and three front‑lot signs at 20 Jocelyn Street
- Select the location for the new Port Hope Pump Park (Town Agricultural Park or Rapley Park)
- Authorize a lease agreement with Ganaraska Child Care Centre for premises at 81 Mill St S
- Adopt an updated Property Standards By‑law and repeal By‑law 69/2006
Special Council
The Special Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was noted in accordance with the Procedural By-law (60/2023) due to a lack of forecasted agenda items. A confirmatory by-law for the cancelled meeting was proposed.
- Cancelled Special Council meeting (Oct 22, 2024)
- Confirmatory By-law 65-2024 proposed
Property Standards Appeal Committee
The Property Standards Committee will hold a public hearing on an appeal of an Order to Remedy issued on September 18, 2024 for the property at 121 Cavan Street. The appeal concerns alleged non‑conformities related to rubbish, debris, unsafe conditions, and fence maintenance. Committee members will hear the by‑law enforcement officer’s review, the appellant’s statement, and public comments before deciding to uphold, modify, or rescind the order. The decision will be final and binding under By‑law 69/2006.
- Appeal of Order to Remedy for 121 Cavan Street (Appeal #24-02 / File #90/24)
- Order to Remedy issued September 18, 2024 for non‑conformities (rubbish, debris, health/fire hazards, fence condition)
- Committee may uphold, modify, or rescind the Order to Remedy
- Public hearing scheduled Monday, October 21, 2024, 10:00‑11:00 at Committee Room, Town Hall, 56 Queen Street
- Decision will be final and binding under By‑law 69/2006
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee will review two heritage applications and discuss updates regarding Union Cemetery and Little Station/Memorial Park designations. The committee will also address correspondence regarding a heritage award category.
- Heritage Application - 180 Dorset Street East (window replacements)
- Heritage Application - 85 Walton Street (removing modern cladding)
- Update re Union Cemetery Designations
- Update re Little Station/Memorial Park Designations
- Motion regarding addition of a heritage award category
Committee of Adjustment
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and address ongoing business. Discussions include a county emissions reduction survey and changes to arsenic criteria.
- Northumberland County Corporate GHG Emissions Reduction Plan Survey
- PHAI Arsenic Criteria Change
- Delegation regarding AWESOMEE Fest
- CCAP
Civic Awards Advisory Committee
The committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. It will review updates to its database, policy, vice‑chair appointment and timeline, and consider a motion from the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee regarding heritage awards. New business includes discussion of ideas for the upcoming civic awards ceremony. The meeting is held via Zoom.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of September 9, 2024 minutes
- Business arising: database update, policy review, vice‑chair appointment, timeline review
- Motion from Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee re heritage awards
- Discussion of ceremony ideas for civic awards
Council Meeting
Council is meeting to decide on several administrative appointments and policy updates. Key items include a subdivision extension in Osaca and a new Municipal Recreation Program Subsidy Policy.
- Approval of a three-year extension for Plan of Subdivision AG SU35 in Part Lot 28, Concession 5, Osaca
- Approval of the updated Municipal Recreation Program Subsidy Policy
- Appointment of Jerry Conlin to the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term
- Direction for staff to post Draft Fees and Charges schedules for public comment before a January 1, 2025 by-law
- Appointment of a Municipal Law Enforcement Supervisor and Fire Inspector
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several new business items. The agenda includes discussions on transit services and accessibility information.
- Accessible Parking (Business Arising)
- Transit Services
- VON at Greenwood Towers - Accessible Parking and Main Entrance
- Ease of Access to Accessibility and Accommodation Information
Public Meeting
The Council is holding a public meeting under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act to present the municipality’s proposed development charges bylaw and the accompanying background study. A consultant from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. will summarize the study’s findings, and members of the public may make oral submissions. No formal decision on the bylaw will be taken at this meeting.
- Presentation of the Development Charges Background Study (May 10 2024) by Peter Simcisko, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
- Public may make oral submissions; name and address will be recorded for the record.
- Proposed bylaw, original study, addendum (Bill 185 updates) and related documents are available online and from the municipal clerk.
- Council will not take any action on the proposed bylaw during this meeting.
- Meeting will be livestreamed on the municipality’s YouTube channel.
Special Council
Council will decide which community groups receive funding for 2025 and authorize a one-year extension for current foundational funding agreements. The meeting will also confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting.
- 2025 Community Grants and Donation Requests
- One-year extension for Foundational Funding Agreements
- Confirmatory by-law 60-2024
- Public hearings not scheduled
- Meeting livestreamed on YouTube
Special Council
The Special Council will receive a deputation from Robert Fishlock of Save Our Trees regarding the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) cleanup criteria and special circumstances protocol. The council will also receive a presentation by Jennifer Turner, Manager of HWP Environment Management, and Ron Brecher, an independent toxicologist, on a proposed amendment to the PHAI cleanup criterion for arsenic. Both items are recommended for information only. The council will adopt a confirmatory by‑law to record the proceedings of this meeting.
- Robert Fishlock (Save Our Trees) deputation on PHAI cleanup criteria and special circumstances protocol – receive for information
- Presentation by Jennifer Turner (HWP Environment Management) and Ron Brecher (Independent Toxicologist) on proposed change to PHAI arsenic cleanup criterion – receive for information
- By‑law 59-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting – adopt
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of Whole will receive several reports and consider motions. Council will review a notice of motion proposing free public transit for youth to align with Port Hope High School schedules. Other items include appointments, by‑law reviews, and service agreements.
- Appointment of Jerry Conlin to the Committee of Adjustment (2022‑2026 term)
- Extension request for Draft Approval of Subdivision AG SU35 in Osaca for three years (Oct 2024‑Oct 2027)
- One‑year review of Procedural By‑law with community engagement and 2025 meeting calendar
- Automatic Aid Agreement with the Township of Hamilton for shared fire‑service coverage
- Notice of Motion for free public transit for youth aged 19 years and younger to Port Hope High School
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2024-09-26 does not list any specific items, contracts, or proposals. It consists only of generic placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed in the provided document.
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board Meeting
The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board meets on September 25, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Division, and Council. The board will consider items such as the AGM, the HBIA budget and levy, and upcoming community events like Oktoberfest, Halloween, and the Candlelight Festival/Christmas. Additional topics include the HBIA office location and signage and a board member resignation.
- Budget / Levy
- Oktoberfest
- Halloween
- Candlelight Festival / Christmas
- HBIA Office Location / Signage
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will meet to consider several agenda items, including a parks by-law, salmon/fishing seasons, a parks redevelopment proposal, an OTF grant for Pump Park, and a File Factory item. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion or referral.
- Parks By-Law
- Salmon/Fishing Seasons
- Parks Redevelopment
- Pump Park OTF Grant
- File Factory
Council Meeting
The Port Hope Council will adopt minutes from recent meetings, receive several informational reports—including the 2023 Development Charges Annual Report and the 2025‑2028 Strategic Plan Roadmap—and consider a zoning by‑law amendment for 5868 County Road 65. A notice of motion directing staff to study free public transit for youth will be posted for the next Committee of the Whole meeting. All items are presented for information or resolution as indicated on the agenda.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment 57‑2024 – ZB06‑2024 for 5868 County Road 65
- Report FS‑13‑24: 2023 Development Charges Annual Report
- Report CAO‑03‑24: 2025‑2028 Strategic Plan Roadmap
- Notice of Motion on free public transit for youth (to be considered at the Oct 1 Committee of the Whole)
- Adoption of consent‑agenda minutes from September 3, 9, and 10, 2024
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet on September 19, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approvals, and disclosures. The only substantive agenda item is a delegation regarding the AWESOMEE Fest, with a PDF attachment provided. No other specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Delegation re AWESOMEE Fest (PDF attachment)
Committee of Adjustment
The agenda for the Port Hope Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-09-19 contains no listed items or decisions. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-16 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on September 12, 2024 to review several accessibility topics. Business arising items include the Toronto Road Walk‑In Clinic, crosswalks, and accessible parking. New business items cover the Schools Program, private property encroaching on sidewalks, e‑bikes and e‑vehicles, and a Chamber of Commerce representative. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Crosswalks
- Accessible Parking
- Toronto Road Walk‑In Clinic
- Private Property Encroaching on Sidewalks
- E‑Bikes and E‑Vehicles
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on municipal property tax policies and a report on the 2025 Special Services Review, which proposes removing Specialty Transit and Christmas Tree Pickup as special services. Council will be asked to support the 2025‑2028 Strategic Plan Roadmap. A report on the 2024 municipal by‑election will be received for information. The Committee will consider a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 5868 County Rd 65 from Future Development to Hamlet Residential.
- Presentation on municipal property tax policies (Finance Committee)
- 2025 Special Services Review recommending removal of Specialty Transit and Christmas Tree Pickup, and repeal of By-law 28/2014 and By-law 46/2017
- 2025‑2028 Strategic Plan Roadmap to be supported by Council
- 2024 Municipal By‑Election Debrief report received for information
- Zoning By‑law amendment (ZB06-2024) to rezone 5868 County Rd 65 from Future Development ‘FD’ to Hamlet Residential One ‘RESV1’
Civic Awards Advisory Committee
The Civic Awards Advisory Committee will meet on September 9, 2024 via Zoom. The agenda includes a motion from the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee to add a heritage award category, which the committee will review and approve. Additional items cover updates to the awards inventory, a review of the 2025 timeline, and the appointment of a Vice Chair. The committee will also confirm ceremony and decision‑meeting dates.
- Motion from Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee to add a heritage award category
- Civic Awards Inventory
- 2025 Timeline Review
- Appointment of Vice Chair
- Confirm ceremony and decision meeting dates
Special Council
The Special Council will hold a closed session for professional development, including a tour of four active industrial sites, and no decisions will be made during that portion. After the closed session, the Council will consider and adopt By‑law 56‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the September 9, 2024 meeting. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order and land acknowledgement.
- Closed session for education/training with tours of Lions Park, Chemetron Lagoon, former Coal Gasification Plant, and Centre Pier (no decisions)
- Adoption of Confirmatory By‑law 56‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the September 9, 2024 Special Council meeting
Council Meeting
The Council will receive several reports for information, including the 2023 Building Permit Fees Annual Report and an update on Walton Street reconstruction. It will consider a motion to reinstate the Draft Plan Approval for Talbot Drive Phase 2 (Subdivision File No. SU03‑2018). The Council will also support the development of a 2025‑2028 Strategic Plan Process and appoint Teresa Brown to the Heritage Business Improvement Area board.
- Receive 2023 Building Permit Fees Annual Report (information)
- Receive Walton Street Reconstruction Update #2 (information)
- Approve reinstatement of Draft Plan Approval for Talbot Drive Phase 2 (Subdivision)
- Support development of the 2025‑2028 Strategic Plan Process
- Appoint Teresa Brown to the Heritage Business Improvement Area board
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and no specific discussion or decision items. It is procedural boilerplate.
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Port Hope Environmental Advisory Committee will hold roll call, approve the meeting agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and approve the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. It will discuss the CCAP item under Committee Business and set the next meeting for September 19, 2024. No new business, correspondence, or council referrals are listed.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of May 23, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of CCAP
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board Meeting
The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board meeting on August 28, 2024 will consider a range of items. The agenda includes a budget review, a discussion of the future board meeting location, and nominations for board members. Additional topics cover the HBIA’s structure and committees, website updates, and several community events such as the Fall Storefront Competition, Oktoberfest, Halloween, and Christmas decorations. The board will also address the HBIA office location and signage.
- Budget Review
- Future Board Meeting Location
- HBIA Board Member Nomination
- Fall Storefront Competition
- Halloween
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to review two heritage applications for building modifications. The committee will also receive updates on several property designations and Bill 200.
- Heritage Application 2024-08: replacing 5 windows at 180 Dorset Street East
- Heritage Application 2024-09: replacing 4 exit doors and frames at 20 Queen Street
- Update on 228 Cavan Street (Thomas Molson Distillery)
- Update on Union Cemetery Designations
- Update on Little Station/Memorial Park Designations
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.
Environmental Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Port Hope Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-08-15 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to conduct hearings for four specific applications. The body will also approve the agenda and the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting.
- Hearing for applications B04-24 and B05-24 regarding 38 Toronto Road (Derrick Kelly)
- Hearing for applications B02-24 and B06-24 (Penryn Mason Homes Inc.)
Property Standards Appeal Committee
The Property Standards Committee will hold a public hearing to respond to an appeal of an Order to Remedy issued on May 31, 2024. The committee will decide whether to uphold, modify, or rescind the order regarding maintenance and occupancy standards.
- Appeal # 24-01 / File #44/24 regarding 52 King Street
- Order to Remedy for overgrown trees, grass, waste, and debris
- Review of By-law 69/2006 compliance
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting agenda for August 8, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda items.
Special Council
The Port Hope Special Council meets on August 6, 2024 to conduct routine business including a call to order, a land acknowledgement, and a disclosure of pecuniary interests. A closed session will be held to consider a proposed acquisition of surplus municipal land on Shuter Street and education‑training matters related to the PHAI cleanup criteria. The council will also pass a confirmatory by‑law (By‑law 50‑2024) that records the proceedings of the meeting before adjourning.
- Closed session – discussion of proposed acquisition of surplus municipal land on Shuter Street
- Closed session – discussion of education and training matters related to PHAI cleanup criteria
- Confirmatory By‑law 50‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest by council members
- Land Acknowledgement read by Mayor Hankivsky
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed protocol for telecommunication tower planning and the development of a 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. The body is also considering agreements for fire response services and infrastructure access.
- Proposed Telecommunication Tower Protocol for future infrastructure planning
- Reinstatement of Draft Plan Approval for Talbot Drive Phase 2 (SU03-2018) through September 3, 2027
- Fire Response Services Agreement with Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. (CFM)
- Licence and Access Agreement with Northumberland County for communication base at 200 Fox Road
- Development of a 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Process
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on July 25, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without detailed topics. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board Meeting
The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda includes reports from the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Division, along with discussions on local marketing campaigns and office signage.
- Approval of HBIA Meeting Minutes from June 26, 2024
- Budget Review
- Chamber of Commerce Report
- Economic Development Division Report
- Council Report
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee will consider a severance request for 86 John Street to allow a condominium apartment building (Project No. 21.333). The committee will also receive an update on the properties at 121 Cavan Street and 65 Ward Street. No other business is listed for this meeting.
- Severance request for 86 John Street for a 5‑storey condominium (Project No. 21.333)
- Update regarding 121 Cavan Street
- Update regarding 65 Ward Street
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider application B03-24 submitted by Glenn Rankin and Debbie Smithson for the property at 5868 County Road 65. The meeting will also address new business items B04-24 and B05-24 concerning 38 Toronto Road. Standard agenda items include approval of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and approval of the May 16, 2024 minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2024.
- Application B03-24 – hearing for 5868 County Road 65 (owners: Glenn Rankin, Debbie Smithson)
- New business items B04-24 and B05-24 – 38 Toronto Road
- Approval of agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for July 18, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with empty sections. No specific topics, proposals, or votes are recorded.
Property Standards Appeal Committee
The Property Standards Appeal Committee will hold its inaugural meeting. Members will receive an orientation and elect a chair. The committee will consider an appeal of an order to remedy at 52 King St (Appeal #24-01, File #44/24) and has been recommended to defer the hearing to the next meeting on August 12, 2024.
- Inaugural meeting of the Property Standards Appeal Committee
- Committee orientation for new members
- Election of chair for the committee
- Appeal of Order to Remedy for 52 King St, recommended to defer hearing to Aug 12, 2024
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The provided text for the Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on July 11, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface labels. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in this document.
Council Meeting
The meeting includes presentations on a proposed cell phone tower in Campbellcroft and air quality concerns. Council will also consider approving new asset management plans and naming rights for the Town Park Recreation Centre. Several by-laws regarding zoning and municipal appointments are also scheduled for consideration.
- Public consultation summary for a proposed cell phone tower at 1564 Oak Hill Rd
- Approval of four 2024 Asset Management Plans for municipal infrastructure
- Naming rights for locations within the Town Park Recreation Centre
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 79-81 Toronto Road
- Environmental assessment update for Highway 401 and County Road 28 interchange
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee will address new business items including the accessibility of downtown Port Hope and crosswalks. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Northumberland AAC Survey at the Toronto Road Walk-in Clinic.
- Northumberland AAC Survey at the Toronto Road Walk-in Clinic
- Accessibility of Downtown Port Hope
- Crosswalks
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and metadata. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are listed for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting.
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board Meeting
The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area Board will meet to consider several community initiatives. The agenda includes a budget review for the Be Walton Campaign and discussions regarding the Walton Hotel parking lot. The board will also review upcoming summer events and programming.
- Budget review for the Be Walton Campaign
- Walton Hotel Parking Lot 'Linger Zone' discussion
- Shabby Chic Summer Event (Sidewalk Sale)
- Shop, Dine and Show Program review
- Busker Program and filming updates
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss park revitalizations, the Parks By-law, and an update on the salmon fishing season. The meeting also includes a department update and correspondence regarding a volunteer appreciation invitation.
- Park Revitalizations
- Parks By-law
- Salmon Fishing Season Update
- Department Update
- Volunteer Appreciation Invitation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a proposal to remove the expiration date for development charges. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments for 79-81 Toronto Road and naming rights for the Town Park Expansion Project.
- Amendment to By-law 63/2019 to delete the August 4, 2024, expiry date for development charges
- Zoning amendment for 79-81 Toronto Road regarding reduced lot area and frontage
- Naming rights for Town Park Expansion Project locations, including the Lions Club and Rotary Club
- Approval of four new 2024 non-core asset management plans for facilities, fleet, land, and machinery
Special Council
Council members will receive an update and provide feedback regarding the development of a Rail Safety Plan for Port Hope. The presentation by The Loomex Group includes information on community engagement, research into rail line impacts, and information sharing.
- Presentation by The Loomex Group regarding the Rail Safety Plan
- Confirmation of proceedings via By-law 41-2024
Special Council
This Special Council meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The closed session will address an organizational update regarding the CAO, including matters related to labour relations or personal matters involving an identifiable individual.
- Closed session regarding CAO organizational update and employee negotiations
- By-law 40-2024 (Confirmatory By-law)
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee will conduct orientation training and review committee roles and responsibilities. The committee will also discuss a heritage application for 143 Walton Street involving a new egress point and a small deck.
- Heritage Application - 2024-06, 143 Walton Street (additional egress point and small deck)
- Committee orientation training and roles overview
- Discussion of Heritage Awards
- Decision on meeting schedule
Committee of Adjustment
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Environmental Advisory Committee
The provided text contains only procedural software boilerplate from a meeting viewer. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are documented for this Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
Civic Awards Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to conduct a ceremony debrief and review expense tracking and budget status. The agenda also includes discussions regarding database updates, policy reviews, and the launch of the 2024 nomination timeline.
- Ceremony debrief
- Expense tracking and budget status
- Policy review
- 2024 nomination timeline launch
- Meeting schedule decision
Council Meeting
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and empty template fields. No specific topics or decisions are recorded for this Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes the swearing-in of Darrell Toms as the Councillor for Ward 2. The agenda also features an inaugural address by Mr. Toms and the consideration of a confirmatory by-law.
- Swearing-in ceremony for Ward 2 Councillor Darrell Toms
- Inaugural Address by Darrell Toms
- By-law 39-2024: Confirmatory By-law regarding the June 12, 2024 meeting
Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting
The provided text consists entirely of webpage template elements and empty fields from the eSCRIBE portal. It lists no proposals, votes, contracts, or public hearings for the June 6, 2024 Port Hope Police Services Board meeting. Residents should consult the official meeting minutes or a complete agenda document for actual board actions.
- No substantive items, rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were listed in the provided text.