Smiths Falls public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the first draft of the 2024 budget and several infrastructure projects. The body will also consider a zoning amendment for multiple downtown properties.
- 2024 1st Draft Budget Report 2023-165
- WPCP Project 22-PW-008 Bar Screen Replacement Project Change Order
- Award of RFP #23-PW-015 regarding Confederation Drive/Bridge
- Zoning Amendment for 44-48 Main Street West, 1-3 George Street North, and 35 William Street West
Regular Council Meeting
Smiths Falls Council will consider a change order for the Water Pollution Control Plant bar screen replacement project, authorizing up to $400,000 above the original budget. They will also vote on a by-law to rezone several downtown properties (44-48 Main Street W, 1-3 George St N, and 35 William St W) from Downtown Fringe and Residential Type 2 to a new Downtown Fringe Special Exception zone. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a consent report.
- Water Pollution Control Plant Project 22-PW-008 Bar Screen Replacement change order up to $400,000
- Rezoning of 44-48 Main Street W, 1-3 George St N, and 35 William St W to Downtown Fringe Special Exception (DF-X) Zone
- Approval of Consent Report 012-2023 from December 4, 2023 Council meeting
- Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 Council meetings
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review several priority reports including zoning amendments, development agreements, and a heritage study. The meeting also includes a wage compensation review presentation and discussions regarding natural gas expansion.
- Wage Compensation Review presentation by Jane Mizanski
- 51 Pearl Street Development Agreements
- 44-48 Main Street W, 1-3 George St N and 35 William St W Zoning Amendment
- Heritage Conservation District Study contract award (DEV-23-01)
- Approval of lease for REAL Deal Reuse Centre
Regular Council Meeting
The Smiths Falls Town Council is meeting to decide on several by-laws, including new regulations for signs and advertising devices. The body is also discussing the appointment of an interim treasurer and the renewal of long-term financing for two specific projects.
- By-law to regulate or prohibit Signs and Advertising Devices (10499-2023)
- By-law to appoint Stephen Dickey as Interim Treasurer (10500-2023)
- Loan renewal agreement with RBC for 2013 Pelletizer and Police Building projects (10502-2023)
- Amendment to Terms of Reference for the Smiths Falls For All Committee (10501-2023)
- Update to banking duties authorization for signing officers and document delivery
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to review several priority reports and administrative updates. The body will discuss loan renewals for the police building and pelletizer, as well as the appointment of an interim treasurer.
- Police Building and Pelletizer Loan Renewal (Report 2023-149)
- Appointment of Interim Treasurer and update of banking resolution (Report 2023-148)
- 2022 Year-end Reserve, Reserve Fund and Trust Fund Balances update (Report 2023-144)
- Better Homes Lanark Program Report (2023-147)
- Amending the Smiths Falls For All Committee Terms of Reference (Report 2023-146)
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smiths Falls is meeting to discuss a funding application for the 2024-25 Connecting Links Program. The proposal focuses on rehabilitation work for a pedestrian structure and new lock on Beckwith Street.
- Proposed grant application to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for Beckwith Street New Lock and Pedestrian Structure Rehabilitation
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several priority reports, including draft by-laws for signs and patios. The body will also consider a request to lift part lot control for a specific development and an RFP award for equipment.
- Draft Sign By-law Report 2023-141
- Draft Patio Bylaw Report 2023-142
- Lift Part Lot Control for Plan 27M-102 Blocks 22, 29, 30, 31 (Bellamy Farm Phase 2)
- Award of RFP for Ice Water Equipment and Helmets
- Amending Connecting Link Resolution Report 2023-130
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider several reports, including a proposed Terms of Reference for the Recreation Hall of Fame, the third quarterly report on 2023 utilities, and a by-law department activity report. A delegation will address the Old Slys Road sidewalk. The committee will also go into closed session to discuss committee appointments.
- Recreation Hall of Fame Terms of Reference Report 2023-140
- 2023 Utilities Quarterly Report #3 (Report 2023-133)
- By-Law Department Activity Report (Report 2023-139)
- Time for Change Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Report (2023-138)
- Delegation from Mr. Ron Stronski regarding Old Slys Road sidewalk
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on several by-laws, including awarding a $175,000 contract for renovations to the Smiths Falls Public Library, rezoning 10 lots in Phase II of a development, and installing vehicle tracking systems for the town's fleet. The meeting follows a Special Committee of the Whole session, so items may be added or removed.
- Awarding RFP 23-PW-009 to Tach West Technologies Inc. for Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics systems for Public Works and Utilities fleet.
- Rezoning 10 of 62 lots in Phase II to a new Residential Type 1 Special Exception (R1-4) Zone.
- Authorizing a 2024 pre-budget capital approval of $175,000 to award Tender 23-LIB-001 to Premium Construction Inc. for renovations to the Smiths Falls Public Library.
- Appointing Allan Gorman and Josh Winkenweder as By-law Enforcement Officers from November 15th to March 31st annually.
- Authorizing an encroachment agreement with the owners of 20-22 Church Street East.
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a tender for the Smiths Falls Public Library renovations, a zoning amendment for the Maple Ridge Phase II subdivision, and an encroachment at 20-22 Church Street East. Other items include a water tower and trunkmain update, the September budget monitoring report, and the appointment of two seasonal by-law enforcement officers.
- Award of Tender 23-LIB-001 for Smiths Falls Public Library Renovations (Report 2023-137)
- Maple Ridge Phase II (Campbell's Trucking Company) Zoning Amendment (Report 2023-136)
- 20-22 Church Street East (Access Ramp Encroachment) (Report 2023-134)
- Water Tower and Trunkmain Update (Report 2023-135)
- Award of RFP 23-PW-009 for Automatic Vehicle Location and Telematics Systems for Town Fleet (Report 2023-089)
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smiths Falls Council is meeting to decide on a draft approval extension for a subdivision and make committee appointments. The meeting includes standard procedural items and motions for specific administrative actions.
- Proposed one-year extension to the draft approval of Maple Ridge Subdivision (File No. SD-19-01) for 734230 Ontario Ltd, expiring November 2, 2024
- Proposed appointment of Katie Hoffman and Nicole Croteau to the Smiths Falls For All Committee
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review budget guidelines for 2024 and applications for the Community Improvement Plan. The session includes updates from the local hospital and a funding request for a transportation feasibility study.
- 2024 Budget Guidelines Report 2023-124
- Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2023 Fall Intake Applications
- MTO Connecting Link Application – Intake 9
- Maple Ridge Subdivision Draft Approval Extension
- Funding request from Lanark Rural Transportation Working Group for a feasibility study
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss priority reports regarding community grants and downtown revitalization. The session includes a review of a parking utilization study and the awarding of a contract for the Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan.
- Award of Contract for Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan (Report 2023-126)
- Updated Community Grants Policy Report 2023-125
- 2023 Parking Utilization Study Report 2023-108
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2023 Parking Utilization Study and consider two new by-laws. These include a service agreement for the Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan and the adoption of a new Community Grant Program.
- Service agreement with GSP Group for the Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan ($49,960.00 excluding HST)
- Adoption of a new Community Grant Program
- Receipt of the 2023 Parking Utilization Study (Report No. 2023-108)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority on watershed programs and services for 2024 and beyond. Council will also consider a proposed municipal agreement for Category 3 programs, a street closure of Sussex Street at William Street East, and several other reports including a walkway replacement at Station Theatre and agreements for advertising and a seniors activity centre.
- Proposed Municipal Agreement for Category 3 Programs (Report 2023-120)
- Stop up and Close of Sussex Street at William Street East (Report 2023-113)
- Request for Quotation – Supply and Installation of Walkway at Station Theatre (Report 2023-121)
- Execution of Dairy Farmers of Ontario Advertising Agreement (Report 2023-122)
- Execution of Memorandum of Understanding – Seniors Activity Centre (Report 2023-123)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss priority reports and administrative updates. Key items include the final approval of the town's strategic plan and an annual report from the Integrity Commissioner.
- Final Approval of SF Strategic Plan 2023-2026 (Report 2023-70)
- Integrity Commissioner Annual Report (2023-066 CORP)
- Smiths Falls For All (2023-072 CORP)