South Stormont public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council will vote on several by-laws, including By-law No. 2024‑081 to authorize the 2025 interim tax levy and By-law No. 2024‑080 to authorize temporary borrowing for 2025. The meeting also includes key information reports such as the proposed dog‑pound and by‑law services agreement with Russell Township, and discussions of infrastructure projects like a shared telecommunications tower on Sixsmith Drive, a draft plan amendment for Avenue 31 in the Long Sault Logistics Village, and a transmission main repair at Hoople Bay. Action requests on redistribution of land transfer tax and GST to municipalities and support for the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program will also be considered.
- By‑law No. 2024‑081 – authorize 2025 interim tax levy
- By‑law No. 2024‑080 – authorize temporary borrowing for 2025
- Telecommunications Tower (shared tower) on Sixsmith Drive
- Draft Plan Amendment LSLV (Avenue 31) – Long Sault Logistics Village
- Transmission Main Repair – Hoople Bay
Special Meeting
The Township of South Stormont will hold a special meeting on December 11, 2024, to review draft operating and capital budgets for 2025. The meeting will include a closed session regarding employee negotiations and a public comment period. Staff will present the proposed budgets for discussion.
- Review of Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budget
- Public comment on employee negotiations
- Closed meeting regarding labour relations
- Meeting at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault
Committee of Adjustment-Property Standards Committee
The Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee will meet to decide on a property standards appeal and several minor variance applications. The body will also appoint a Secretary-Treasurer.
- Property Standards Appeal Case No. SSBL-2024-244 regarding Cornwall Towing
- Minor Variance application A-2024-11 (Doyle)
- Minor Variance application A-2024-08 (Beaudette)
- Minor Variance application A-2024-09 (Atchison)
- Minor Variance application A-2024-10 (Adams)
Volunteer Appreciation Committee
The Volunteer Appreciation Committee will meet to finalize arrangements for the upcoming gala, including decorations, food, and guest speakers. The group will also review the budget and select awards and prizes.
- Decorations and invitations
- Food and beverage planning
- Guest speaker and entertainment
- Gala agenda and Master of Ceremonies
- Budget review
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council will hold a public meeting on Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z‑2024‑11. It will also consider By‑law No. 2024‑073 to authorize a waste‑disposal agreement with GFL. Additional items include a petition for a recreational path on County Road 2, the township’s multi‑year accessibility plan, and approval of October procurement contracts.
- Zoning Amendment No. Z‑2024‑11 (public meeting)
- By‑law No. 2024‑073 to authorize a waste‑disposal agreement with GFL
- Petition presentation for a recreational path on County Road 2
- 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan for the Township of South Stormont
- October 2024 purchasing contracts approved
Special Meeting
The South Stormont Township council will hold a special meeting on November 21, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, delegations for fire and rescue recognitions, staff reports, a closed‑meeting summary, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy items are listed.
- Call to Order
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- Firefighter Recognition for Years of Service (delegation)
- Staff Reports
- Closed Meeting Summary
Special Meeting
The South Stormont Township Council will hear staff reports on the 2024 budget context, a pre‑budget taxation report, a draft 2025 water and wastewater budget, and feedback on a draft nuisance by‑law. Public comments will be invited on a potential acquisition or disposition of land. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Staff Report – Budget Context and Considerations
- Staff Report – Pre‑Budget Information Report on Taxation
- Staff Report – Draft 2025 Water & Wastewater Budget
- Staff Report – Draft Nuisance By‑law Feedback
- Public Comments – Potential Acquisition or Disposition of Land
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council will review the renewal of the library lease agreement and discuss delegated authority by‑laws for the Planning Department. A road safety report will also be considered. Routine items such as minutes, activity summaries, employee‑recognition updates, and other standard agenda items will be addressed.
- Renewal of Library Lease Agreement
- Delegated Authority By‑laws – Planning Department
- Road Safety report
- Support City of Belleville – Family Doctors action request
- Confirmation By‑law No. 2024‑072
Volunteer Appreciation Committee
The Volunteer Appreciation Committee will discuss details for the upcoming gala, including decorations, invitations, food and beverage, entertainment and guest speaker, the gala agenda and MC, nominations and awards, and the event budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault.
- Decorations
- Invitations
- Food and beverage
- Entertainment and guest speaker
- Budget
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council meeting on October 23, 2024 will review a range of items, including the ratification of By‑law No. 2024‑069, updates on seasonal sidewalk closures, and proposals for cycling infrastructure on County Road 2. Action requests such as support for a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application for the Long Sault Arena will also be discussed. Financial and revenue reports for Q3 2024 will be presented for information.
- Ratify By‑law No. 2024‑069
- Review Cycling Infrastructure Options along County Road 2
- Seasonal Closure of Sidewalks – winter plan
- Support Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (Long Sault Arena)
- Island Road Resident Concerns Update
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council meeting will review monthly activity summaries and several key information reports. Members will discuss a draft Noise and Nuisance By‑law and a resolution supporting a Blue Box regulation for ineligible sources. The council will vote on amendments to three by‑laws, including fees and charges, signs, and the canine control agreement, and will ratify By‑law No. 2024‑068.
- Amend By‑law No. 2024‑067 to change general fees and charges
- Amend By‑law No. 2024‑066 to regulate municipal signs
- Amend By‑law No. 2024‑065 to extend the canine control agreement
- Consider draft Noise and Nuisance By‑law (KIR‑CS 09Oct24)
- Resolution of support for Blue Box regulation for ineligible sources
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council meeting on September 25, 2024 will review a range of items, including an upgrade to the Station 3 tanker (Porta Tank Lift) and a fire‑safety grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Action requests include awarding a contract for accessible walkways at the Lost Villages Museum and completing the Long Sault‑Ingleside Regional Drinking Water System environmental assessment. Several by‑laws will be amended or adopted, covering human‑resources policy, municipal grants, speed limits on Island Road, and the Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan.
- Upgrade to Station 3 Tanker – Porta Tank Lift (Key Information Report item e)
- Award of RFQ 13‑2024 for construction of accessible walkways at the Lost Villages Museum (Action Request item b)
- By‑law No. 2024‑058 amendment to the Human Resources Policy Manual
- By‑law No. 2024‑061 to reduce speed on Island Road
- By‑law No. 2024‑062 adoption of the Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan
Procurement Opening
The Township of South Stormont will hold a public procurement opening for RFQ No.13-2024, which concerns the construction of concrete walkways at the Lost Villages Museum. No contractor has been selected yet, and the agenda item includes only the RFQ notice.
- RFQ No.13-2024: Construction of Concrete Walkways at the Lost Villages Museum
Regular Meeting
The Township of South Stormont is reviewing requests for a 2025 paving project and the sale of a road allowance. Council will also consider updates to the signs by-law and the pregnancy and parental leave policy.
- Delegation from Moulinette Island Residents' Association regarding 2025 Budget paving project
- Request to close and sell an unopened road allowance section on Power Dam Drive
- By-law No. 2024-055 to appoint Director of Public Works
- Proposed updates to the Signs By-law and Ingleside WWTP Septage Protocol
- Changes to Blue Box Collection for non-eligible sources
Special Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Regular Meeting
The Township of South Stormont is meeting to review a housing needs assessment and a noise exemption request for the Cornwall Motor Speedway. The body will also discuss energy conservation plans and the removal of hold provisions for two specific developments.
- Action request to receive and adopt Housing Needs Assessment
- Noise exemption request for Cornwall Motor Speedway
- By-law No. 2024-048 to remove a hold provision for Fenton Farm Subdivision
- By-law No. 2024-049 to remove a hold provision for MacLeod Quarry III
- Review of Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
Special Meeting
The council will receive reports on the township’s 10‑year long‑term financial plan and a housing needs assessment. Staff reports will cover township‑owned properties and the human resources plan. No motions or decisions are listed; the items appear to be for discussion and information.
- Long‑Term Financial Plan – 10‑year plan (attachments AR‑FIN‑24Jul24, 2024 Long‑Term Financial Plan – Final)
- Housing Needs Assessment – final report (attachments TOSS HNA Report.V3.July 18, TOSS HNA – Final Report Council Presentation)
- Staff Report – Township Owned Properties (attachments KIR‑CAO 24Jul24, Township of South Stormont Lands – July 24, 2024)
- Staff Report – Human Resources Plan (attachment AR‑CAO 24Jul24 Human Resources Plan)
Procurement Opening
The Township of South Stormont will hold a public procurement opening on July 22, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, ON. The meeting will open bidding for Property #1, a tax‑sale parcel identified by PIN 60239‑0498 and Plan 279 PT BLK G RP52R5407 PART 2. The minimum tender amount for this property is $95,111.65. The session will be live‑streamed and recorded on the township’s website.
- Property #1 tax‑sale (PIN 60239‑0498, Plan 279 PT BLK G RP52R5407 PART 2) – minimum tender $95,111.65
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council will review the 2024 Long Term Financial Plan presentation and the Quarter 2 revenue and expenditure report. It will receive updates on drainage and the OCWA transition. Action requests include a noise exemption for Cornwall Motor Speedway, vesting of a failed tax‑sale property, and declaring the Stormont County Fair a municipally significant event. Two traffic by‑laws proposing stop signs at Farran Drive & Beech Street and Marydale Avenue & Yolanda Street will be considered for adoption.
- Long Term Financial Plan presentation by Sean‑Michael Stephen, Watson & Associates
- Noise Exemption Request – Cornwall Motor Speedway
- Vesting of Failed Tax Sale Property
- By‑law No. 2024‑045 – stop signs at Farran Drive and Beech Street
- By‑law No. 2024‑046 – stop signs at Marydale Avenue and Yolanda Street
Committee of Adjustment
The South Stormont Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications—A-2024-04 (Bergeron), A-2024-05 (Winters), A-2024-06 (7853530 Canada Inc.), and A-2024-07 (Seguin & Bach)—at its July 16 meeting. The agenda also includes standard items such as meeting approval, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and review of March 18 minutes.
- A-2024-04 (Bergeron) application
- A-2024-05 (Winters) application
- A-2024-06 (7853530 Canada Inc.) application
- A-2024-07 (Seguin & Bach) application
Regular Meeting
The South Stormont Council will discuss several infrastructure and policy items. This includes a master servicing study for Long Sault and Ingleside, as well as the design of the Ingleside Fire Hall. The meeting also features presentations on doctor recruitment and a proposed sign by-law.
- Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Study
- Ingleside Fire Hall Design and reserve authorization
- Temporary signs provisions
- Adoption of 2023 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets
- Amendment to the Canine Control Agreement
Special Meeting
The meeting includes a summary of closed sessions regarding litigation or potential litigation. Public comments are noted for the Conway Litigation and the Kraft Heinz File.
- Closed meeting summary regarding litigation or potential litigation
- Public comments on Conway Litigation
- Public comments on Kraft Heinz File
Regular Meeting
Council will review the 2023 audit findings and draft financial statements presented by MNP. The agenda also includes requests to accept the 2023 financial statements and a proposal for 2024 street light installation. Several property-related by-laws are scheduled for consideration.
- Review of 2023 Audit Findings and Financial Statements
- Acceptance of 2023 Financial Statements
- 2024 Street Light Installation
- By-law No. 2024-037 (Brownsdale Custom Homes)
- Cornwall Handgun Club file update