Tweed public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on December 8, 2021 includes several by-laws for approval, including a rezoning on Varty Rd., road-related conveyances, and a wage by-law amendment. Council will also receive updates on COVID costs, year-end finances, and department reports, and consider requests such as the Winter Carnival and joining the Partners for Climate Protection program.

• By-law 2021-76: Rezone 235 Varty Rd. from Rural to Rural Residential
• By-law 2021-77: Convey property for road widening along Flinton Rd.
• By-law 2021-78: Deem lots on Plan 1111 no longer part of subdivision
• By-law 2021-79: Stop up and close part of road allowance in Hungerford
• By-law 2021-80: Add Library IT Support position to wage by-law

Council approved the Tweed Agricultural Society's 2022 Winter Carnival requests (Feb 18-20) in a 4-1 recorded vote, allowing fireworks, the Polar Plunge at Tweed Memorial Park, and a derby at the Fairgrounds with conditions. Council also approved funding several 2021 project cost overages from surplus, including $36,757.35 for the Everlife roads project and $20,296.02 for Kinlin Bridge emergency repairs. A motion to receive the Quinte Conservation Transition Plan was defeated. Several by-laws were passed, including rezoning at 235 Varty Rd. and a wage by-law amendment creating a Library IT Support position.

• Approved Tweed Agricultural Society Winter Carnival requests (4-1)
• Approved funding $36,757.35 Everlife roads overage from 2021 surplus
• Approved funding $20,296.02 Kinlin Bridge emergency repairs from surplus
• Approved funding $10,021.47 fire pumper unit 1 overage from surplus
• Approved funding $7,298.17 public works soil sampling from surplus
• Approved funding $2,747.52 second water connection engineering from surplus
• Passed By-law 2021-76 rezoning 235 Varty Rd. to Rural Residential
• Defeated motion to receive Quinte Conservation Transition Plan

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning is meeting to consider one severance application (B123.21) proposing a lot addition at 313 Colborne St. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, disclosures of interest, and staff updates. No public planning meetings or minor variances are scheduled.

• Severance Application B123.21 by Kenneth Wright & Charity McDuffe for a 322 sq m lot addition at 313 Colborne St., with 10.86 m frontage on Spring St. East
• Resultant lot would be approx. 0.1 ha (1,022 sq m) with 44.46 m frontage on Spring St. East
• Retained lands approx. 0.19 ha (1,900 sq m) with 26.5 m frontage on Colborne St.
• Adoption of October 29, 2021 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning approved the agenda and adopted the previous minutes, then recommended that Council grant consent for Severance Application B123/21, a lot addition at 313 Colborne St. The recommendation includes conditions on taxes, setbacks, and a survey. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of October 29, 2021 meeting
• Recommended consent for Severance Application B123/21 (lot addition) with conditions

Council Meeting

Tweed Council's Nov 23, 2021 meeting includes a public planning meeting for a zoning amendment at 235 Varty Rd, delegations on the Partners for Climate Protection program and the Queensborough Community Centre restoration, plus staff reports and several draft by-laws for review. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, accounts, and correspondence.

• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA19/21 to rezone three lots at 235 Varty Rd from Rural to Rural Residential
• Delegation from Quinte Field Naturalists on Partners for Climate Protection program
• Delegation from Queensborough Community Centre Committee on restoration/rehabilitation project
• Draft by-law to regulate placement and use of trailers
• Draft by-law to impose administrative monetary penalties for by-law violations

Council Meeting

Tweed Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a mandatory vaccination policy for municipal staff, a rezoning for a rural residential property, and a hold harmless agreement with Xplornet. They will also hear delegations on climate action, not-for-profit pressures, and the vaccine policy, and review reports on COVID costs, settlement area boundaries, and various department updates.

• By-law 2021-73: adopt COVID-19 Prevention & Mandatory Vaccination Policy
• By-law 2021-71: rezone 10.5-acre parcel at 121A Bridgewater Rd to RR-41 for single-family dwelling
• By-law 2021-72: hold harmless agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc. and LTS Build Services Ltd.
• Delegation from Lisa Ray re: mandatory vaccine policy
• Request from Joe Mumby Septic Tank Pumping to dispose of septage into lagoon system

Council approved By-law 2021-73 adopting a COVID-19 Prevention & Mandatory Vaccination Policy for the Municipality of Tweed, with a recorded vote of 3 in favour and 2 against. Council also awarded a $27,484 renovation contract to Tom Belch & Sons, approved several zoning and severance applications, and authorized switching e-waste providers to OrgaPro. A request from the Tweed Agricultural Society for a winter carnival was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy (By-law 2021-73) (3-2)
• Awarded administration reception renovations to Tom Belch & Sons for $27,484 plus HST
• Authorized switch to OrgaPro as e-waste provider
• Approved Zoning Amendment ZA18/21 (121A Bridgewater Rd)
• Granted consent for severance B104/21 (60 Reavie Ln) with conditions
• Granted consent for severances B106/21 and B107/21 (22 Conchie Rd) with conditions
• Approved By-law 2021-71 rezoning to Special Rural Residential (RR-41)
• Deferred Tweed Agricultural Society winter carnival request to next meeting

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning will consider two severance applications, a public planning meeting for a zoning by-law amendment, and a minor variance application. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of agenda and minutes.

• Severance Application B104/21 by John Spray to sever a 3.5-acre lot at 60 Reavie Lane
• Severance Applications B106 & 107.21 by Frederick & Diana Healey to sever 1-acre and 3.1-acre lots at 22 Conchie Road
• Public Planning Meeting for ZA18/21 by Helene Darisse to rezone 10.5 acres at 121 A Bridgewater Rd from Rural Residential to Special Rural Residential
• Minor Variance A12/21 by Gerard Mansfield to reduce setback from 100m to 30m at 3404 Marlbank Rd

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council approve two severance applications (B104/21 and B106/21 & B107/21) with conditions, and recommended approval of a zoning amendment (ZA18/21) for a property on Bridgewater Rd. It also approved a minor variance (A12/21) to reduce a setback from 100m to 30m. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended consent for Severance B104/21 (60 Reavie Lane) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended consent for Severances B106/21 & B107/21 (22 Conchie Road) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA18/21 (121 A Bridgewater Rd) (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A12/21 (3404 Marlbank Rd) reducing setback to 30m (carried)

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on October 26, 2021 includes a vote on By-law 2021-68 to rezone part of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 6, Hungerford from Prime Agricultural to Special Mineral Extraction, and a vote on the COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination Policy. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and reports, plus a closed session for litigation.

Council approved the COVID-19 Prevention & Mandatory Vaccination Policy as amended and authorized staff to prepare a by-law for adoption. They also passed By-law 2021-68 to rezone the Esker Road Quarry from Prime Agricultural to Special Mineral Extractive, and By-law 2021-69 for property addressing and road naming. Additionally, they approved a Source Water Protection enforcement transfer agreement with Quinte Conservation and supported resolutions regarding cannabis facility oversight.

• Approved COVID-19 Prevention & Mandatory Vaccination Policy as amended (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-68 rezoning Esker Road Quarry to MX-4 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-69 for property addressing and road naming (carried)
• Approved Source Water Protection Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement with Quinte Conservation (carried)
• Deferred rezoning and minor variance fee changes to 2022 budget deliberations (carried)
• Supported Enniskillen resolutions on cannabis facility oversight (carried)
• Approved October 2021 Accounts Batch 2 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 13, 2021 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on October 13, 2021, includes several routine approvals and updates, but also features decisions on zoning by-laws, adoption of telephone/internet voting for future elections, and a draft vaccination policy. Council will also hear delegations on water infrastructure and a waste site closure plan, and receive various departmental and financial updates.

• By-law 2021-63: rezone severed/retained lots at Part of Lot 1, Concession 6, Hungerford from Rural to Rural Residential
• By-law 2021-64: authorize telephone and internet voting for 2022 and subsequent municipal elections
• By-law 2021-65: adopt a Respectful Conduct Policy
• By-law 2021-66: remove holding symbol from Lot 14, Concession 4, Elzevir
• Draft Vaccination Policy update and consideration

Council authorized the preparation of a mandated Vaccine Policy for all employees, council members, committee members, students, and contractors, with allowances for medical reasons and creed, in a recorded vote of 3 to 2. Council also approved the amended Tweed Oil Kings budget, authorized the closure of the Hunt Road Waste Disposal Site, and passed several by-laws including one allowing telephone and internet voting for future elections.

• Authorized preparation of mandated Vaccine Policy (3-2)
• Approved amended Tweed Oil Kings Budget
• Authorized staff to proceed with Hunt Road Waste Disposal Site closure recommendations
• Granted consent for Severance Application B98/21 with conditions
• Passed By-law 2021-63 rezoning lands for Lawrence and Edna Allen
• Passed By-law 2021-64 authorizing telephone/internet voting for 2022 elections
• Passed By-law 2021-65 adopting Respectful Conduct Policy
• Approved distribution of hams and turkeys for Christmas at approx. $3,000

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called to receive notification of a Small Claims Court Settlement Conference scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021, and to consider a response. The council will hold a closed meeting to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Small Claims Court Settlement Conference scheduled for October 4, 2021
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act for litigation and solicitor-client privilege

This was a special meeting called solely to receive notice of a Small Claims Court Settlement Conference and consider a response. Council went into closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice, then directed staff accordingly. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 9:47 a.m. (carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 10:06 a.m. (carried)
• Directed staff to follow council direction from closed meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:06 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on September 28, 2021, includes a public planning meeting for a zoning amendment (ZA17/21) to rezone two lots in Hungerford from Rural to Rural Residential. Council will also hear a presentation on the Stormwater Asset Study and Asset Management Plan, consider several by-laws (including zoning amendments ZA14/21 and ZA16/21), and review various staff reports and requests. The agenda includes a closed meeting for personal and litigation matters.

• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA17/21: rezone approx. 11.5-acre severed lot and 2.1-acre retained lot from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR) in Hungerford
• Presentation and approval of Stormwater Asset Study and Asset Management Plan Report (Version 1.2)
• By-law 2021-60: amend zoning by-law for Gross Floor Area regulations (ZA14/21)
• By-law 2021-61: rezone approx. 52.0-acre parcel from Urban Reserve to Special Urban Reserve (UR-1) for one dwelling (ZA16/21)
• Request for 6 additional servicing units for 165 Pomeroy Avenue development

Council approved internet/telephone voting as the preferred method for the 2022 municipal election and directed staff to prepare a by-law. They also approved several reports and actions, including the Stormwater Asset Study and Asset Management Plan, a fire pump repair, and a further 6 servicing units for a development. A motion to proceed with the Hunt Road Waste Disposal Site closure was defeated.

• Approved internet/telephone voting for 2022 election (carried)
• Approved Stormwater Asset Study and Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Approved fire pump rebuild repair for $8,784.50 plus HST (carried)
• Approved further 6 servicing units for 165 Pomeroy Avenue development (carried)
• Defeated motion to proceed with Hunt Road Waste Disposal Site closure (defeated)
• Approved support for 2021 Tweed Trunker Treat Halloween Event (carried)
• Approved advertisement in Military Service Recognition Book for $290 (carried)
• Approved temporary liquor license extension for Stoco Lake Lodge (carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning is meeting to consider a severance application, a minor variance request, and a circulated severance application from a neighboring township. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Severance Application B98/21 by Gary & Crystal Moore for 1297 Vanderwater Rd, Part of Lot 11, Concession 4, Hungerford
• Minor Variance A11/21 by Keith Coulson for 472 Victoria St. N. to reduce frontage from 59.1 to 43 feet for a secondary dwelling unit
• Severance Application B88/21 by Jennifer Couperus (Township of Madoc) circulated because lands are within 1000 meters of municipal boundary

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning approved Severance Application B98/21 with conditions including a karst topography assessment if needed, and approved Minor Variance A11/21 to reduce frontage for a secondary dwelling unit. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural otherwise.

• Approved Severance Application B98/21 with conditions (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A11/21 to reduce frontage from 59.1 ft to 43 ft (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 27, 2021 (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Tweed Council is meeting to consider three zoning amendments, including one to allow smaller homes and another for a 52-acre parcel on Esker Road. They will also review appraisals of three potential surplus properties, discuss a possible staff COVID-19 vaccination policy, and hear updates on the lagoon expansion project and other municipal operations.

• Zoning amendment ZA14/21 to reduce minimum gross floor area for dwellings in all zones with dwelling use
• Zoning amendment ZA15/21 for the Esker Road Pit, Part Lots 6 and 7, Concession 6, Hungerford
• Zoning amendment ZA16/21 to rezone approx. 52.0 acres from Urban Reserve to Special Urban Reserve for one dwelling
• Appraisals for three potential surplus properties (files 21-0633, 21-0634, 21-0846)
• Request to rename Kehoe Road and discussion of Colonization Road name change

Council authorized staff to prepare by-laws for three zoning amendments, including reducing minimum dwelling square footage, allowing the Esker Road Pit, and rezoning a parcel for a single dwelling. It also declared two properties surplus for sale, approved lagoon expansion change orders, and directed staff to draft an employee vaccination policy. A motion to rename Colonization Road was defeated 2-3, and financial support for Tweed & Company Theatre was denied.

• Authorized by-law for smaller home zoning amendment ZA14/21 (carried)
• Authorized by-law for Esker Road Pit zoning amendment ZA15/21 (carried)
• Authorized by-law for single dwelling rezoning ZA16/21 (carried)
• Declared two properties surplus and directed tender sale process (carried)
• Approved lagoon expansion change orders and budget (carried)
• Directed staff to draft employee vaccination policy (carried)
• Defeated Colonization Road name change (2-3)
• Denied $2,500 support for Tweed & Company Theatre (defeated)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Tweed Committee of Adjustment/Planning meets to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and one minor variance application. The only substantive item is a request to reduce the required High Watermark setback from 98.4 ft to 69 ft to allow a single-detached dwelling.

• Minor Variance A8/21 by Rico Razaiy to reduce High Watermark setback from 98.4 ft to 69 ft for a single-detached dwelling
• Location: Part Lot 11 & 12, Concession 6, Lot 37 Plan HSR 142, Lot 39 RCP2329
• No severance applications, public planning meetings, or other committee items listed

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance A8/21 for Rico Razaiy, reducing the required High Water Mark setback from 98.4 ft to 69 ft on Part Lot 11 & 12, Concession 6, to allow a single-detached dwelling. The decision followed discussion of a special septic design requiring yearly inspection, clay fill, and a retaining wall, with verbal approval from Quinte Conservation. The committee also adopted the July 30, 2021 minutes and approved the meeting agenda.

• Approved Minor Variance A8/21, reducing the High Water Mark setback from 98.4 ft to 69 ft for a single-detached dwelling
• Adopted the minutes of the July 30, 2021 Committee of Adjustment/Planning meeting
• Approved the agenda for the August 27, 2021 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:43 AM

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on August 24, 2021 includes several decisions and discussions. Key items include three zoning by-law amendments (2021-55, 2021-56, 2021-57) for properties on Rockies Rd. and Black River, and a by-law (2021-54) to authorize an ICIP funding agreement. Council will also hear a delegation from Tweed & Company Theatre about an outdoor community stage, and discuss budget planning, a cyber insurance renewal that is over budget, and various other reports and requests.

• By-law 2021-55: Rezone 3.8 ha at 313 Rockies Rd. from MXR to RU (Roushorn)
• By-law 2021-56: Rezone 200 acres on Rockies Rd. from LSR to LSR-10-h (Jenkins)
• By-law 2021-57: Rezone 3.84 acres on Black River from LSR to LSR-11 (Mann & Mitchell)
• By-law 2021-54: Authorize ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream agreement
• Delegation: Tweed & Company Theatre presentation on outdoor community stage

Council directed staff to draft the 2022 budget with a maximum overall taxation increase of 2% and a minimum of 50% of total PSAB expenses held in reserves. Council also approved several consent applications for land severances, authorized an ICIP grant application for a second water main feed, and deferred repairs to the Queensborough Community Hall, closing it until repairs are completed. A request for compensation for windshield damage was defeated.

• Approved 2022 budget planning with 2% max tax increase and 50% reserve minimum
• Granted consent for severance applications B60/21, B71/21, B72/21, and B74/21 with conditions
• Approved zoning amendments ZA11/21, ZA12/21, and ZA13/21
• Authorized ICIP Green Stream application for second water main feed east of Moira River
• Deferred Queensborough Community Hall repairs to 2022 budget and closed hall
• Approved Community Development Manager's request to change working hours to 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Defeated request for compensation for windshield damage
• Defeated support for resolutions from Stratford and Toronto

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Tweed Committee of Adjustment/Planning will consider three severance applications, three zoning by-law amendments, and five minor variance requests. The meeting includes public planning meetings for the zoning amendments and decisions on the severances and variances.

• Severance B60/21: 1.3 ac at 684 Moneymore Rd
• Severance B71/72.21: two lots at 235 Varty Rd
• Severance B74/21: 106.255 ac at 1700 Rockies Rd
• Zoning amendment ZA11/21: 3.8 ha at 313 Rockies Rd from MXR to RU
• Minor variance A7/21: reduce wetland setback to 30 m at 6 Cosy Cove Ln

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council approve three severance applications (B60/21, B71 & B72.21, B74.21) and three zoning amendments (ZA11/21, ZA12/21, ZA13/21), all with conditions. It also approved four minor variances (A6/21, A7/21, A9/21, A10/21) and deferred one (A8/21) pending further review. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended consent for severance B60/21 (684 Moneymore Rd) with conditions including geotechnical study (carried)
• Recommended consent for severances B71 & B72.21 (235 Varty Rd) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended consent for severance B74.21 (1700 Rockies Rd) with conditions including cul-de-sac design (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment ZA11/21 (313 Rockies Rd) (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment ZA12/21 (Rockies Rd, Concession 4) (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment ZA13/21 (Part Lot 5, Concession 2) (carried)
• Approved minor variance A6/21 (103 Colborne St) reducing side yard setback to 6 ft (carried)
• Approved minor variance A7/21 (6 Cosy Cove Ln) reducing wetland and high water mark setbacks (carried)

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on July 27, 2021 includes routine approvals, staff reports, and several items for consideration. Key topics include a development agreement for severances, requests for gypsy moth spraying, a proposal to rename Colonization Road, and various fee waiver requests. The agenda also includes quarterly financial updates and a request to write off uncollectible taxes.

• By-law 2021-51: Development agreement for severances B27/20 and B28/20
• Request to write off uncollectible taxes
• Gypsy moth damage reports and requests for aerial spraying in 2022
• Request to change name of Colonization Road
• Request for 24-month extension to demolition permit at 37 Ervine Road

Council approved the Tweed Harvest Fest Extravaganza for September 24-26, 2021, with street closure and fund reallocation. It awarded the Tweed Recreation Area Trail Construction RFP to Scott Trudeau Construction for $18,860 plus HST. Council also approved the Tweed Oil Kings selling alcohol at home games and authorized a liquor licence application. A motion to put a waste/recycling question on the 2022 ballot was defeated (1-4), and a motion to change Community Development Manager hours was defeated.

• Approved Tweed Harvest Fest Extravaganza Sept 24-26, 2021, with street closure by-law and fund reallocation (carried)
• Awarded Tweed Recreation Area Trail Construction RFP to Scott Trudeau Construction for $18,860 plus HST (carried)
• Approved Tweed Oil Kings to sell alcoholic beverages at home games and liquor licence application at $925 (carried)
• Defeated motion to put waste/recycling question on 2022 ballot (1-4)
• Defeated motion to change Community Development Manager hours to 7:00-3:30 (carried? no, defeated)
• Approved administration office layout Option B and directed staff to obtain final drawings and start tender (carried)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible taxes of $210.97 (carried)
• Approved temporary trailer agreement for Kortney Cox and Kristopher Matucci at 10 Lost Channel Court (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to discuss adjustments to village boundaries with the Hastings County Planner, potential development on a property on French Settlement Road, and to authorize equipment purchases for the Tweed Oil Kings team. Council will also hold a closed meeting for confidential negotiations-related matters. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Village boundaries discussion with Hastings County Planner
• Potential development on French Settlement Road
• Tweed Oil Kings player equipment purchase authorization
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(i) and (k)
• Tweed Growth Study (2011) and maps attached for reference

Council held a special meeting to discuss village boundary changes, hear a staff report on Oil Kings equipment, and enter a closed session. They directed staff to explore options for boundary changes, including consultant costs and effects of mineral zones. Council approved $16,000 for Tweed Oil Kings player equipment.

• Approved $16,000 for Tweed Oil Kings player equipment (carried)
• Directed staff to provide options for village boundary changes and investigate consultant costs (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Suspended rules to move to Item 9.1 before closed meeting (carried)
• Went into closed meeting at 2:03 p.m. (carried)
• Went out of closed meeting at 3:25 p.m. (carried)
• Directed staff to follow council direction from closed meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on June 22, 2021 includes a public planning meeting and a by-law to rezone a 4.7-acre lot at 189 East Hungerford Rd. from Rural Residential to Rural, as part of a lot addition. Council will also consider adopting a cannabis retail store policy, awarding an RFP for an electronic document management system, and approving accounts. The agenda includes several requests for support of resolutions from other municipalities and updates on COVID costs and grants.

• Public meeting and by-law 2021-46 to rezone 4.7 acres at 189 East Hungerford Rd. from RR to RU
• By-law 2021-49 to adopt a Cannabis Retail Store Policy and repeal By-law 2019-06
• Awarding RFP for Electronic Document Management System
• Approval of June 2021 Accounts Batch 2
• Notice of approval for Natural Gas Expansion Program for Tweed under Phase 2

Council awarded the electronic document management system RFP to Ricoh Canada at $25,000 plus HST, with annual hosting fees of $4,000 plus HST and 3% annual increases in years 2 and 3. Council also passed a rezoning by-law (2021-46) for a lot addition on East Hungerford Rd., and adopted a cannabis retail store policy by-law (2021-49) in a 4-1 recorded vote. Several requests were defeated, including turtle nesting boxes in Queensborough and support for Quinte Conservation's ERO comments.

• Awarded electronic document management system RFP to Ricoh Canada ($25,000 + HST, $4,000/yr hosting + HST)
• Passed By-law 2021-46 rezoning 4.7 acres from Rural Residential to Rural on East Hungerford Rd.
• Passed By-law 2021-49 adopting Cannabis Retail Store Policy (4-1 recorded vote)
• Approved 10 km/h speed limit on Moira River near Sunsmile Lane and Tweedsmuir Crescent
• Approved Dafoe Roofing extension for Municipal Office roof replacement to July 15, 2021
• Supported Centre Hastings resolution on gypsy moth surveillance and treatment
• Supported St. Catharines resolution on Lyme Disease Awareness Month
• Supported Leamington resolution endorsing 988 crisis line initiative

Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting is focused on reviewing the current Cannabis Retail Store Policy for the Municipality of Tweed. Council will identify potential policy updates and consider responses to two pending cannabis retail store applications.

• Review of By-Law 2019-06 Cannabis Retail Store Policy
• Consideration of 2 pending Cannabis Retail Store Applications
• Review of distance requirements (150m) from St. Carthagh School, Tweed Elementary School, Library, and Tweed Arena

Council defeated a motion to object to two pending cannabis retail store applications, then approved a motion to draft a by-law repealing and replacing By-law No. 2019-06 to remove the Tweed Library from the Cannabis Retail Store Policy. The meeting was a special session to review the policy and consider responses to the applications.

• Motion to object to cannabis applications #1201900 and #1199348 defeated (1-4)
• Motion to draft by-law to repeal/replace By-law 2019-06 removing library from cannabis policy carried (4-1)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several staff reports regarding public works, including bridge replacement and lagoon expansion. The agenda includes multiple by-law considerations for zoning changes and municipal fees. Additionally, the body will consider various community requests such as outdoor patio installations and market permissions.

• Greatrix Bridge Replacement update
• Lagoon Expansion Project report
• Zoning amendment for 1058 Potter Settlement Rd.
• Rezoning of former Anglican Church property for six townhouses
• By-law to amend open-air fire regulations and fees

Council approved the tender from Jack Robinson for the firehall addition at $132,720 plus HST, with funding from the 2021 budget, the Firehall Building Reserve, and the 2022 budget. Council also approved the purchase of a 2007 John Deere dump crawler loader for $95,900 plus HST, funded by insurance proceeds and a $5,000 deductible from Bag Tags. Several by-laws were passed, including zoning amendments and a by-law to prohibit refuse dumping. A request from Gateway Restaurant for two temporary outdoor patios was approved in a recorded vote of 3 to 2.

• Approved the firehall addition tender from Jack Robinson for $132,720 plus HST, with funding from the 2021 budget, Firehall Building Reserve, and 2022 budget.
• Approved the purchase of a 2007 John Deere dump crawler loader for $95,900 plus HST, funded by insurance proceeds and a $5,000 deductible from Bag Tags.
• Approved the Tweed Oil Kings name and logo, and authorized a separate bank account for the team with signing authorities of the Mayor or CAO/Treasurer and the Community Development Manager.
• Approved zoning amendments ZA8/21 (1058 Potter Settlement Rd.) and ZA9/21 (125 Hungerford Rd.), the latter with a holding provision until a site plan is provided.
• Adopted the Committee of Adjustment's recommendation to reduce minimum gross floor areas in the zoning by-law, setting specific square metre requirements for various sections.
• Passed By-law 2021-43, rezoning the former Anglican Church property to Multiple Residential Holding (MR-h) to allow for six townhouses, with a holding provision.
• Approved the request from Gateway Restaurant for two temporary outdoor patios, with a recorded vote of 3 to 2, requiring proof of insurance and adherence to pandemic guidelines.
• Defeated a resolution from the Municipality of Calvin regarding school bus turnarounds and a resolution from the Regional Municipality of York regarding the timing of Step 1 of the provincial reopening.

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning is meeting to decide on two severance applications, hold public planning meetings for two zoning amendments, and consider one minor variance. They will also review a summary of zoning by-law changes for 600 sq. ft. minimums. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Severance B36/21: Warren Turk & Catherine Ross, 767 Hunt Rd, creating a ~30 ac rural lot with 239 ft frontage on Rapids Rd
• Severance B41 & 42.21: Kelly Paddon, 1018 Moneymore Rd, two ~1.97 ac lots with 152 and 157 ft frontage
• Public meeting ZA8/21: Duane Beatty, 1028 Potter Settlement Rd, rezone ~100 ac to allow dwelling, reduce ES-EW setback from 120m to 30m
• Public meeting ZA9/21: 1652724 Ontario Inc., 125 Hungerford Rd, rezone 0.56 ac to MR-h for six townhouses
• Minor Variance A5/21: George Tanacs & Bernardita Galvez, 711 Stoco Rd, reduce Mineral Extractive Reserve setback from 300m to 220m

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended Council approve two severance applications, two zoning amendments, and a minor variance, all carried unanimously. It also recommended option 2 for zoning by-law changes regarding 600 sq. ft. minimums. Deputy Mayor Treanor declared a conflict on one zoning item and left the meeting.

• Recommended consent for Severance B36/21 at 767 Hunt Rd (carried)
• Recommended consent for Severances B41 & 42/21 at 1018 Moneymore Rd (carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA8/21 at 1028 Potter Settlement Rd (carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA9/21 at 125 Hungerford Rd (carried)
• Recommended option 2 for zoning by-law changes on 600 sq. ft. minimums (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A5/21 at 711 Stoco Rd (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the approval of the Central Hastings Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and review appraisals for properties potential for sale. The meeting includes decisions on road widening and a commercial lease for the Foundations Youth Centre.

• By-law No. 2021-38: Commercial lease agreement with Foundations Youth Centre
• By-law No. 2021-37: Property conveyance for road widening on Courneya Rd.
• By-law No. 2021-36: Amendment to open-air fire regulations and fees
• Tweed Wastewater Lagoon Biosolids Removal report
• Notice of motion to establish a littering and illegal dumping by-law

Council approved a $322,500 contract with Terrapure for biosolids removal from the South Lagoon, funded from the Water and Sewer Reserve. Seven properties in Elzevir and Hungerford were declared surplus and will be advertised for public tender. Council also adopted the Central Hastings Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, approved a littering by-law draft, and declared June 2021 as Pride Month.

• Approved $322,500 biosolids removal contract with Terrapure (carried)
• Declared 7 properties surplus for public tender sale (carried)
• Adopted Central Hastings Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Authorized staff to draft littering and illegal dumping by-law (carried)
• Approved lowering Nevada license fee to $25/year for not-for-profits (carried)
• Declared June 2021 as Pride Month (carried)
• Approved sidewalk remediation with asphalt at Beachwood Hollow Resort (carried)
• Defeated request for municipal gypsy moth spray program

Council Meeting

Council approved a $197,433.60 hotmix asphalt resurfacing contract for four roads, approved several zoning amendments, and passed multiple by-laws including a new building permit fee schedule. A motion to expand fire hydrants was defeated, and two resolutions supporting other municipalities' requests were also defeated.

• Approved $197,433.60 asphalt resurfacing contract for Actinolite, Declair, Old Troy, and Gallagher Roads
• Approved zoning amendments ZA4/21, ZA6/21, ZA7/21; deferred ZA1/21 and ZA5/21
• Passed By-law 2021-31 (rezoning to RU-14), 2021-32 (trailer park expansion to 85 sites), 2021-33 (rezoning to R1), 2021-34 (building permit fees)
• Defeated motion to expand fire hydrants (option one)
• Defeated support for universal paid sick days resolution
• Defeated support for bus stops on dead end roads resolution
• Approved $1/month rental of municipal building space for Foundations Youth Centre
• Approved Marlbank Fitness Trail plan

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment and Planning will hold public meetings to discuss five zoning by-law amendments and one severance application. The body will also consider two minor variance requests, including one for a new firehall bay.

• Severance Application B23 & 24/21: Proposal to create two lots (approx. 37 and 55 acres) on Sulphide Road
• ZA1/21: Proposed rezoning of 51 McClellan St. to allow a fourplex development
• ZA6/21: Proposed rezoning of 115 A Varty Rd to allow up to 85 trailer sites
• ZA4/21: Proposed rezoning of 249 B Napanee Rd for a single family dwelling with reduced setbacks
• Minor Variance A4/21: Request to reduce side yard setback at 127 G River St. W. for a new firehall bay

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended Council approve a severance application (B23 & 24/21) with conditions, and recommended approval of zoning amendments ZA4/21, ZA6/21, and ZA7/21. Zoning amendments ZA1/21 and ZA5/21 were recommended for deferral. Two minor variances (A3/21 and A4/21) were approved.

• Recommended approval of Severance Application B23 & 24/21 with conditions (carried)
• Recommended deferral of Zoning Amendment ZA1/21 (carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA4/21 (carried)
• Recommended deferral of Zoning Amendment ZA5/21 (agreed)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA6/21 (carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA7/21 (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A3/21 (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A4/21 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation on the 2020 audit results and draft financial statements. The body is also considering several new by-laws regarding investment policy, fire safety grants, and building code enforcement.

• Greentec Services contract for electronic waste
• By-law No. 2021-27: Investment Policy for the Municipality of Tweed
• By-law No. 2021-28: Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
• By-law No. 2021-29: Agreement for the Enforcement of the Building Code Act and Building Code
• Public Works requests regarding Marlbank Landfill Site and South Lagoon

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements, authorized the Mayor and CAO to execute a sanitary sewer connection agreement with Beachwood Hollow Resort, and approved contracts for electronic waste services and bio-solids removal. Several by-laws were passed, including an investment policy and a fire safety grant agreement. A request for a donation to a hemp plastic research project and a reimbursement for windshield damage were both defeated.

• Approved 2020 audited financial statements
• Authorized execution of Beachwood Hollow Resort sanitary sewer connection agreement
• Authorized Greentec contract for electronic waste services
• Approved Greer Galloway for south lagoon bio-solids removal tender
• Passed By-law 2021-27 (Investment Policy)
• Passed By-law 2021-28 (Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement)
• Passed By-law 2021-29 (Building Code Act Enforcement Agreement)
• Defeated donation to Canadian Hemp Farmers Alliance

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2021 tax rate by-law, a water and sewer billing amendment, and a borrowing by-law for capital work. They will also hear delegations on the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League and the Water Financial Plan, and discuss various staff reports on public works, community development, and fire services.

• By-law 2021-23 to adopt 2021 estimates and strike tax rates
• By-law 2021-24 to amend water and sewer billing, repealing By-law 2020-32
• By-law 2021-25 to authorize OILC borrowing for capital work
• By-law 2021-10 to regulate open-air fires, repealing By-law 2016-17
• Discussion on sludge removal from South Lagoon and cashless payments at Stoco Waste Site

Council passed the 2021 tax rate by-law and approved several operational changes, including cashless payment at the Stoco Waste Site effective September 1, 2021 (3-2 recorded vote). The Gateway Signage tender was awarded to Pronk Machine Shop, and the arena condenser replacement quote of $110,000 plus HST was approved. A request to close a municipal road allowance was defeated (1-3), and a motion to allow four ten-hour shifts for Public Works staff was defeated.

• Approved By-law 2021-23 adopting 2021 tax rates
• Approved cashless payment at Stoco Waste Site effective Sept 1, 2021 (3-2)
• Awarded Gateway Signage tender to Pronk Machine Shop
• Approved $110,000 plus HST arena condenser replacement from CIMCO
• Approved $66,670.94 transfer from Marlbank Road to Napanee Road for guard rail
• Defeated road allowance closure request for Lots 36-37, Concession 1, Hungerford (1-3)
• Defeated motion for Public Works four ten-hour shifts
• Approved CIP application for The Tweed News façade improvement up to $5,000

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment and Planning is reviewing a request to sever land for a lot addition and two minor variance applications for residential construction. The committee is also considering sample by-laws and licensing forms for short-term accommodations.

• Severance Application B5.21: Request to sever 6.19 hectares from 15 East Hungerford Road for addition to 189 East Hungerford Road
• Minor Variance A1/21: Request at 22 McClellan St to reduce side yard setback to 1.22 meters and increase lot coverage to 31%
• Minor Variance A2/21: Request at 103 Brinson Rd to allow a garage in the front yard
• Review of sample by-laws and licensing forms for Short Term Accommodations

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning approved a severance application (B5/21) for a 6.19-hectare lot addition at 15 East Hungerford Rd, with conditions including rezoning the benefitting parcel. It also approved two minor variance applications: A1/21 for a reduced side yard setback and increased lot coverage at 22 McClellan St, and A2/21 for a front-yard garage at 103 Brinson Rd. The committee agreed not to pass a Short Term Accommodation by-law at this time. No public planning meetings were held.

• Approved Severance Application B5/21 for a 6.19-hectare lot addition, with conditions including paid taxes and rezoning the benefitting parcel to Rural.
• Approved Minor Variance A1/21 to reduce side yard setback to 1.22m and increase lot coverage to 31% at 22 McClellan St, with engineered drainage drawings required.
• Approved Minor Variance A2/21 to allow a front-yard garage at 103 Brinson Rd.
• Agreed not to pass a Short Term Accommodation by-law at this time.
• Approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 26, 2021 meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:36 AM.

Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss public works projects, including lagoon upgrades and sludge removal. They will also consider several by-laws regarding zoning, road regulation, and borrowing for capital works.

• Awarding of the Lagoon Tender and sludge removal from South Lagoon
• By-law No. 2021-18 to authorize borrowing from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for capital works
• Zoning Amendment ZA3/21 for a 5.3-acre parcel at Concession 12, Part Lot 16, Hungerford
• By-law No. 2021-19 to convey property on Elzevir Road for road widening
• Request for repairs to East and West Red Bridges on Black River Road

Council awarded the lagoon upgrade tender to Strong Bros. General Contracting for $4,474,000 plus HST, conditional on receiving an Environmental Compliance Approval. Council also authorized sludge removal from the south lagoon at an estimated cost of $300,000. A request to close and sell a municipal road allowance was defeated, and a motion to defer it for more information was carried. Council passed several by-laws, including a zoning amendment and a borrowing by-law for capital works.

• Awarded lagoon upgrade tender to Strong Bros. General Contracting for $4,474,000 plus HST, conditional on ECA.
• Authorized sludge removal from south lagoon at estimated cost of $300,000.
• Defeated motion to close and sell municipal road allowance between Lot 36 and Lot 37, Concession 1, Hungerford (1 to 3).
• Carried motion to defer the road allowance request for more information (3 to 1).
• Passed By-law 2021-17 to rezone severed parcel from Rural Residential to Rural.
• Passed By-law 2021-18 authorizing OILC borrowing for capital works.
• Passed By-law 2021-19 to convey property for road widening on Elzevir Road.
• Deferred By-law 2021-20 (Road Use and Care) for revisions.

Council Meeting

The Council is discussing financing options for the lagoon and reviewing a draft of the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes decisions on administration building upgrades and several new municipal by-laws.

• Lagoon loan options with 20, 25, and 30-year amortizing terms
• Awarding of the Administration Roof tender contract
• Zoning Amendments ZA1/21 and ZA2/21
• By-law No. 2021-13 for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Stream
• By-law No. 2021-15 for a Winter Road Maintenance Agreement with the Township of Stone Mills

Council approved drafting a loan application and by-law for a 30-year, $3.1 million loan for the lagoon project, and awarded the administration roof project to Dafoe Roofing for $57,680 plus HST. It also accepted a $512,900 quote from Coco Paving for asphalt resurfacing of Queen Street and Napanee Road in Marlbank. The Strategic Plan update was deferred for further discussion, and the arena will remain open until April 3, 2021.

• Approved drafting loan application and by-law for a 30-year, $3.1 million lagoon loan.
• Awarded administration roof project to Dafoe Roofing for $57,680 plus HST, funded over budget from building reserve.
• Accepted Coco Paving quote of $512,900 plus HST for asphalt resurfacing of Queen Street and Napanee Road.
• Deferred Strategic Plan update for 2021-2025 for further discussion.
• Approved purchase of DS64i Inserter for $7,890 plus HST with service plan.
• Approved $44,000 from 2019 Modernization Funding for IT upgrades and trap rock on roads.
• Approved hiring Scott Reid for permanent full-time Public Works position.
• Approved arena closing date of April 3, 2021, after two other motions were defeated.

Council Meeting

The Tweed Council meeting on March 2, 2021, includes a delegation on bridge inspections, followed by several business items. Council will discuss an open-air burning by-law, a strategic plan update, lagoon financing options, development charges, modernization spending, a committees by-law, and additional funding for roads and bridges. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege.

• Open-air Burning By-law No. 2021-10
• Lagoon loan update with borrowing by-law and debenture schedules (10-30 year terms)
• Development charges report
• Modernization funding report
• Additional funding for roads and bridges

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items and made recommendations for Council's March 10 meeting. It recommended choosing Option 3 to continue not charging development charges, and proposed amendments to the open-air burning by-law including restricting recreational burning to hamlets and the village, banning sky lanterns, and restricting fireworks. It also requested three loan scenarios for a $3.1 million lagoon loan, and recommended adding an invasive species line item to the Strategic Plan.

• Recommended Option 3: continue not charging development charges
• Recommended amendments to open-air burning by-law (recreational only in hamlets/village, ban sky lanterns, restrict fireworks)
• Requested three loan scenarios for $3.1 million lagoon loan for March 10 decision
• Recommended adding invasive species line item to Strategic Plan and 2022 budget
• Recommended submitting Phase 2 Modernization Funding application, including IT project if not COVID-funded
• Agreed to add Stoco Lake Stewardship to Committees By-law with Palmateer as rep, Flieler as alternate
• Supported future application for Build Back Better funding for Lingham Lake Road

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment and Planning is meeting to discuss two zoning by-law amendments for fourplex developments. The body will also review a recommendation to reduce the minimum square footage for single-family dwellings.

• Proposed rezoning of 51 McClellan St to allow a fourplex (ZA1/21)
• Proposed rezoning of 132 Clare St to allow a fourplex (ZA2/21)
• Proposed reduction of minimum square footage for single-family dwellings to 600 square feet of heated living space
• Discussion with Director of Planning regarding Short Term Accommodations
• Review of Hastings County Official Plan Amendment Report

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council reduce the minimum heated living space for single-family dwellings in all land use zones to 600 square feet, excluding decks, porches, patios, and garages. The Committee also recommended deferring two zoning amendment applications (ZA1/21 and ZA2/21) to allow applicants to provide more information or explore feasibility. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved the agenda for the February 26, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the November 27, 2020 meeting as presented.
• Recommended that Council defer Zoning Amendment ZA1/21 (51 McClellan St, fourplex proposal) for further information.
• Recommended that Council defer Zoning Amendment ZA2/21 (132 Clare St, fourplex proposal) at the applicant's request.
• Recommended that the minimum square footage of single-family dwellings be reduced to 600 square feet of heated living space in all land use zones.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM.

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council is meeting to review staff reports, approve accounts, and consider several by-laws, including one to regulate open-air fires and another to appoint a by-law enforcement officer. Council will also hear a delegation from Hastings Destination Trails Inc. and discuss a request to apply for lagoon construction and long-term financing. Several items are for information or requests for support of resolutions from other municipalities.

• Request to apply for lagoon construction and long-term financing
• By-law No. 2021-10 to regulate open-air fires and set fees
• By-law No. 2021-09 to appoint a by-law enforcement officer
• Delegation from Hastings Destination Trails Inc.
• Approval of February 2021 accounts and January payroll

Council defeated a motion to authorize the CAO to apply for $3.1 million in lagoon construction financing and long-term debt, instead deferring the matter to the March 2 Committee of the Whole meeting. Council also approved a 3-2 recorded vote to increase open-air burn permit fees, and passed several routine reports and by-laws.

• Defeated motion to authorize $3.1M lagoon construction financing application (defeated)
• Deferred lagoon financing application to March 2 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Approved open-air burn permit fee increase (3-2 recorded vote)
• Approved Tweed Arena reopening on Feb 16, 2021, restricted to Green Health Unit area (carried)
• Scheduled Zoom Hamlet Meeting for March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (carried)
• Authorized staff to submit Expression of Interest for Municipal Modernization Program funding by March 15, 2021 (carried)
• Defeated motion to support North Glengarry resolution on small business reopening (defeated)
• Authorized Mayor to send letter to Hastings County requesting new ambulance bay in Tweed (carried)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including adopting the 2021 budget and authorizing an interim tax levy. They will also hold a public meeting and vote on two zoning amendments to remove Mineral Extractive Reserve zones from two severed parcels, and consider a road widening conveyance. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, accounts, and reports, as well as several requests for support letters and reviews of individual concerns.

• By-law 2021-04 to adopt the 2021 budget
• By-law 2021-03 for interim tax levy with penalties and interest on unpaid taxes
• Public meeting and by-laws 2021-05/06 for zoning amendments ZA11/20 (remove MXR zone, rezone to Rural/Environmental Protection)
• By-law 2021-07 to convey land for road widening on French Settlement Road (conditions of severances B106/19 and B107/19)
• Request for support letter for Bell Canada ICON program to improve connectivity

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed council is meeting to review routine reports, approve accounts, and consider several items including a borrowing by-law, an update on COVID-19 costs and savings, and potential tax sale properties. The agenda also includes requests for support on various resolutions and a streetlight installation request.

• By-law No. 2021-01: Borrowing of money by the Corporation of the Municipality of Tweed
• Update on Reserves and Reserve Funds as at December 31, 2020
• Update on COVID Costs and Savings as at December 31, 2020
• 2021 Potential Tax Sale Properties
• Request for streetlight at Charles Road/Charles Court intersection