Tweed public meetings in 2024

Budget Meeting

Council will discuss the overall 2025 budget, including tax allocations by department and the average tax per household. The meeting includes reviews of user fees and specific funding requests for municipal services.

• Review of water, sewer, waste, and general user fee rates
• Request to authorize the purchase of a used tandem snowplow
• Discussion on adding an additional Public Works Operator
• Review of one-time police cost savings and OPP cost relief
• Analysis of the 2025 tax levy impact and breakdown of tax levy increases

Council approved several 2025 budget items, including a $92,580 transfer of police cost savings to reserve, a used snowplow purchase up to $120,000, and a $600 merged boot/safety clothing reimbursement. A motion to hire an additional Public Works Operator was defeated, but a substitute to raise student/casual wages was approved. The budget reconciliation was deferred to the next meeting.

• Defeated hiring of additional Public Works Operator (motion defeated)
• Approved student/casual wage increase to entry level rate, funded from gravel program (~$10,000)
• Approved $92,580 police cost savings transfer to reserve for 2026
• Approved merging boot/safety clothing reimbursements to $600 total
• Approved purchase of used tandem snowplow up to $120,000 as procurement exception
• Approved bulk item rate change to $200/ton and $35 minimum for loads under 350 lbs
• Approved metal ramp for Hungerford Hall office (~$1,000)
• Approved 50% funding for Tweed Agricultural Society barn repairs

Council Meeting

Council will consider three by-laws: limiting gross vehicle weight on certain bridges, correcting a road widening error, and removing an encroachment agreement. A notice of motion proposes 'No Heavy Trucks' signs on Moneymore and Marlbank Roads. Delegations include the Quinte Field Naturalists requesting lagoon access for bird watching.

• By-law 2024-91 to limit gross vehicle weight over certain bridges
• By-law 2024-96 to correct error in road widening by-law 2009-26
• By-law 2024-97 to delete encroachment agreement at 325 Victoria St N
• Notice of motion to install 'No Heavy Trucks' signs on Moneymore and Marlbank roads
• Presentation from Quinte Field Naturalists to access Tweed lagoons for bird watching

Council approved the 2025 municipal insurance renewal, passed three by-laws (bridge weight limits, road widening correction, and encroachment deletion), and approved the sled dog event road crossing. They also denied a claim for a broken windshield, deferred a motion on truck signs, and received various reports.

• Approved 2025 Municipal Insurance Program Proposal (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-91 limiting gross vehicle weight on certain bridges (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-96 correcting error in By-law 2009-26 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-97 deleting encroachment agreement at 325 Victoria St. N. (carried)
• Approved sled dog event road crossing on Stoco Rd. for Feb 1-2, 2025 (carried)
• Denied payment to Earl Alexander for broken windshield ($349 plus tax) (carried)
• Deferred notice of motion for 'No Heavy Trucks' signs on Moneymore and Marlbank Roads (carried)
• Deferred decision on Human Resources Policy until January 14, 2025 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is solely for a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, addressing personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed meeting for personal matters about an identifiable individual (Section 239(2)(b))
• Closed meeting for labour relations or employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(d))

The special council meeting was held entirely in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. Council approved the agenda, went into closed session, and directed staff to follow the direction given in the closed meeting. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved special meeting agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 8:37 a.m. (carried)
• Directed staff to follow closed-meeting direction (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:14 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council will vote on amending zoning by-laws for specific properties, authorize a development agreement, and consider a request to designate a hockey tournament as a Municipally Significant event for a liquor licence. Residents are also set to discuss private lane services and a dog ownership by-law amendment.

• By-law 2024-90: Amend zoning by-law for 274 Rockies Rd
• By-law 2024-92: Approve Boundary Agreement with Centre Hastings
• By-law 2024-94: Authorize Development Agreement with Frederick Northey
• Lager Dawg Invitational: Request to designate as Municipally Significant event
• Request to amend By-law 2014-07 regarding dog limits on multi-unit properties

Council passed several by-laws including zoning amendments for 274 Rockies Rd and 121 Carss Rd, a boundary agreement with Centre Hastings, and a development agreement for Severance B11/23. They also approved a $223,000 tax write-off for a fire-damaged property, recognized a hockey tournament as municipally significant, and directed staff to draft a by-law allowing more dogs per dwelling unit.

• Approved By-law 2024-90 (zoning amendment at 274 Rockies Rd)
• Approved By-law 2024-92 (boundary agreement with Centre Hastings)
• Approved By-law 2024-93 (zoning amendment at 121 Carss Rd)
• Approved By-law 2024-94 (development agreement with Frederick Northey for Severance B11/23)
• Approved $223,000 tax write-off for 643 French Settlement Road North
• Recognized Lager Dawg Invitational Hockey Tournament as municipally significant for AGCO liquor licence
• Directed staff to bring forward by-law to allow max dogs per dwelling unit instead of per lot
• Received speed limit complaint on Luffman Road; left resolution to OPP

Joint Fire Services Board

The Joint Fire Services Board will review the draft 2025 budget and the October 2024 financial statements. The agenda also includes the Fire Chief's report and the approval of the September 2024 meeting minutes.

• Review draft 2025 budget
• Review October 2024 financial statements
• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
• Fire Chief's report on training and maintenance
• Next meeting date to be set

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment to rezone a 1-hectare lot at 121 Carss Road from Rural to Rural Residential. Also on the agenda are a presentation about a proposed Tweed Tech Hub co-working space, a draft boundary road agreement with Centre Hastings, and consideration of resolutions from other municipalities supporting Tweed's call for sustainable OPP funding. The meeting also includes routine reports and correspondence.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment ZA20/24 to rezone 121 Carss Road from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Presentation by Sentisor Software for a Tweed Tech Hub co-working space
• Draft Boundary Road Agreement between Tweed and Centre Hastings
• Resolution requests from other municipalities supporting Tweed's OPP funding stance
• Request to release $500 deposit for trailer at Cox property during construction

Council accepted the draft Boundary Road Agreement between Tweed and Centre Hastings and directed staff to bring forward a by-law to enact it. Several other administrative items were approved, including the release of a $500 deposit, equipment purchases, and support for resolutions on rural road safety and infrastructure funding.

• Accepted draft Boundary Road Agreement with Centre Hastings (carried)
• Approved release of $500 deposit to Kortney Mattucci (Cox) (carried)
• Approved replacement of disc head on tractor mower from Colvoy Equipment (carried)
• Approved purchase of GPS tracking unit for sidewalk machine from Trackmatics (carried)
• Approved water system quotes for Actinolite and Thomasburg Halls from Tristan Kennelly Plumbing (carried)
• Supported Ontario Good Roads Association request for Rural Road Safety Program (carried)
• Supported Town of Aurora request for redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities (carried)
• Granted consent for severance applications B104/24, B105/24, B106/24 with conditions (carried)

Budget Meeting

The Tweed Town Council will review the draft 2025 operating budgets for General Government, Protection Services, Transportation Services, Environmental Services, Recreation Services, Planning Services, and the public library. Council will also examine the overall budget summary, tax impact analysis, user‑fee reviews, reserve fund updates and a capital summary under O.Reg 284/09. The meeting provides information and public input before the budget is finalized.

• Draft 2025 General Government operating budget presentation
• Draft 2025 Protection Services operating budget presentation
• Draft 2025 Transportation Services operating budget presentation
• Budget summary and 2025 tax impact analysis
• User fee review and reserve fund update under O.Reg 284/09

Council approved increases to employee benefit options (dependent life insurance, mental health practitioners, speech therapist, medications) totaling approximately $7,400. They also set 2025 sewer rates at $144.66 per quarter and water rates at $144.66 per quarter. The budget summary, tax impact, and user fee review were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved benefit package amendments totaling ~$7,400 (carried)
• Maintained 2025 sewer rates at $144.66 per quarter
• Increased 2025 water rates to $144.66 per quarter
• Deferred budget summary and tax impact review to future meeting
• Deferred user fee review to December 18 budget meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is holding a special council meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose is to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

• Appointment of Cathy Bradley, Clerk of the County of Hastings, to act as Clerk during the closed session

Budget Meeting

The Tweed municipal council will examine the Long Term Capital Plan and the 2025 Capital Needs Budget Summary, including proposed funding sources and debt obligations. Managers will present departmental capital needs and asset management information. The meeting also includes informational videos on municipal budgeting and asset planning.

• Review Long Term Capital Planning documents (General Summary of Municipal Assets, 10‑Year Capital Needs Draft Plan)
• Examine 2025 Capital Needs Budget Summary and proposed funding sources
• Discuss Unfunded Capital Repayment Plan, Reserve Fund Loan Repayment Plans, and Debt Service Obligations
• Watch informational videos on how the municipal budget works and asset management planning

Council reviewed the 2025 capital budget and long-term capital plan, making recommendations for various projects. Key actions included directing the fire department to get quotes for a new truck, deferring several road projects pending funding, and declining funding support for Tweed & Company Theatre for 2025. No formal budget approval was recorded; the recommendations are documented in the 2025 Capital Budget pages.

• Fire Department to bring forward quotes for new truck with down payment percent
• Flinton Rd. Everlife Hotmix and Reynolds Culvert deferred to two years if funding available
• George St. and James St. S. project deferred if funding available
• Fuller Rd./Marrisett Rd. resurfacing to be done in-house with tar and chip outsourced
• Three bridges to use prefab at $800,000 each if grant not approved
• Hunt Road water right acquisition removed from 2025 scope
• Tweed & Company Theatre funding support declined for 2025
• Stoco Ball Diamond culvert repair cost reduced to $12,000

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee will review two severance applications that propose new non-farm residential parcels on Countryman Road and Ervine Road. It will also discuss two public planning meetings: one for Official Plan Amendment No. 12 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZA14/24 to rezone land for a self-storage facility at 17 Countryman Rd, and another for Zoning Amendment ZA19/24 to permit an accessory storage garage on 274 Rockies Road. Decisions on these applications and amendments will be taken by the Committee.

• Severance Application B104/24 – Douglas Countryman proposes a non-farm rural residential parcel (~1.4 ha) on Countryman Road, Lot 8, Concession 9, Hungerford.
• Severance Application B105 & 106/24 – William Fox proposes two non-farm residential lots (~2.5 ha each) and a retained parcel on Ervine Road and Windmill Road.
• Official Plan Amendment No. 12 & Zoning By-law Amendment ZA14/24 – 2607325 Ontario Inc. seeks to change land use from Extractive to Rural/Waterfront and rezone to Special Rural Industrial (RI‑7) for a self-storage facility of five buildings (~1,844.5 m²) at 17 Countryman Rd.
• Zoning Amendment ZA19/24 – James and Erin Denyer request a special provision to allow a 1,120 ft² accessory storage garage on a 229‑acre lot zoned Special Limited Service Residential (LSR‑10) at 274 Rockies Road.
• Items for Consideration – agenda items for the Planning Committee (no details provided).

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed will review three zoning by-law amendments and a commercial lease agreement with Bright Beginnings. Council will also discuss a speed reduction by-law and review Q3 2024 financial reports.

• By-law 2024-83: Commercial Lease Agreement with Bright Beginnings of Tweed and District
• By-law 2024-84: Zoning amendment for 571 Elzevir Rd
• By-law 2024-85: Zoning amendment for 1622 Vanderwater Rd
• By-law 2024-86: Zoning amendment for French Settlement Rd
• Consideration of a Speed Reduction By-Law

Council approved four by-laws: a commercial lease with Bright Beginnings of Tweed and District, and zoning amendments for properties at 571 Elzevir Rd, 1622 Vanderwater Rd, and French Settlement Rd. They also directed staff to purchase cold mix, deferred a human resources policy decision to December, and approved merging the Thomasburg Hall and Beautification Committees.

• Approved By-law 2024-83 for commercial lease with Bright Beginnings of Tweed and District
• Approved By-law 2024-84 zoning amendment at 571 Elzevir Rd
• Approved By-law 2024-85 zoning amendment at 1622 Vanderwater Rd
• Approved By-law 2024-86 zoning amendment on French Settlement Rd
• Directed staff to purchase 2 loads of cold mix material
• Deferred Human Resources Policy decision to December 10, 2024 meeting
• Approved merger of Thomasburg Hall and Beautification Committees
• Received quarterly reports and directed staff to reassess loan conversion in 3 months

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting will include a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Council will appoint Cathy Bradley, Clerk of the County of Hastings, to act as clerk for that closed session. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as agenda approval and disclosures.

• Appointment of Cathy Bradley as clerk for the closed meeting
• Closed meeting to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Reference to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public presentations on three zoning amendments, and consider by-laws to amend fees and zoning regulations.

• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA16/24 at 571 Elzevir Rd
• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA17/24 at 1622 Vanderwater Rd
• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA18/24 at 990 French Settlement Rd
• By-law 2024-79 to amend fees and charges
• By-law 2024-80 to amend comprehensive zoning by-law

Council authorized staff to bring forward by-laws for three zoning amendments (ZA16/24, ZA17/24, ZA18/24) and granted consent for two severances (B96/24, B97/24) with conditions. They also passed several by-laws, including a fees and charges amendment and zoning by-law amendments, and approved a temporary allowance for pygmy goats pending zoning review.

• Authorized staff to bring forward zoning amendment by-law for 571 Elzevir Rd (ZA16/24)
• Authorized staff to bring forward zoning amendment by-law for 1622 Vanderwater Rd (ZA17/24)
• Authorized staff to bring forward zoning amendment by-law for 990 French Settlement Rd (ZA18/24)
• Granted consent for severance applications B96/24 & B97/24 with conditions
• Passed By-law 2024-79 amending fees and charges
• Passed By-law 2024-80 amending zoning for severances B32/24 & B33/24
• Passed By-law 2024-81 removing holding symbol at 82 & 88 Conchie Rd
• Approved temporary allowance for 2 pygmy goats at Thomasburg property until zoning review

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment and Planning will discuss a proposal to sever and add land to an adjoining property. The application aims to consolidate vacant lands for future development and separate an existing dwelling from those holdings.

• Severance Application B96/24 B97/24 for 55 French Settlement Rd by 976777 Ontario Inc.
• Proposed lot addition of 23.8 ha (58 acres) to adjoining property
• Request for a right of way over severed lands for an existing driveway

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council grant consent for Severance Applications B96/24 and B97/24, a lot addition consolidating vacant lands for future development, with conditions including tax payment, road widening, and rezoning. The recommendation was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Recommended consent for Severance Applications B96/24 & B97/24 (lot addition at 55 French Settlement Rd) with conditions (carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the August 30, 2024 meeting as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is holding a council meeting to discuss zoning changes for several lots and the adoption of new municipal consent and procurement policies. The body will also review requests for infrastructure repairs and community event permissions.

• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA15/24 to change lots from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR)
• By-law No. 2024-76 to adopt a Municipal Consent Policy
• By-law No. 2024-77 to adopt a Procurement Policy
• Request to remove holding provision from Zoning By-law No. 2022-41 for 82 & 88 Conchie Rd
• Request for the Municipality to pay half the cost to paint and repair barns at the Fairgrounds

Council approved the purchase of winter materials from Danford Construction for $73,125 plus HST, and authorized road excavator repairs from STRONGCO for $12,819.69. They also passed by-laws for municipal consent and procurement policies, and supported the Tweed Trunker Treat event. Several other items were approved, including zoning amendments and event permissions, while a barn repair request was deferred to budget deliberations.

• Approved winter materials purchase from Danford Construction at $73,125 + HST
• Authorized road excavator repairs from STRONGCO at $12,819.69
• Passed By-law 2024-76 (Municipal Consent Policy)
• Passed By-law 2024-77 (Procurement Policy, repealing 2020-54)
• Supported 2024 Trunker Treat event with park use and fire truck exhibit
• Approved Tweed Fair Board car show for June 14, 2025 with insurance requirement
• Deferred Tweed Agricultural Society barn repair request to 2025 budget
• Directed staff to proceed with County Supported Review Option for zoning amendments

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed’s September 10 council meeting will consider multiple by-law amendments, including new weight restrictions for three bridges and a change to allow mobile homes in rural zones. Reports from departments and committees will be reviewed, and several delegations will present on local issues.

• Amend Rocky Altar Bridge, East Red Bridge, and Kinlin Bridge weight load limits via By-laws 2024-70, 2024-71, and 2024-72
• Allow mobile homes as permitted use in Rural & Rural Residential zones via By-law 2024-73
• Authorize amending subdivision agreement for 2530397 Ontario Inc. via By-law 2024-74
• Hear severance applications B53.24, B79.24, and B78.24 from LaJoie, Faucher, and Collins
• Consider zoning amendment ZA13/24 after public meeting and provincial agency comments

Council passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to double Canada Community-Building Funds allocations from 2024-2028 to address an annual infrastructure deficit of over $14.4 million. The meeting also included approvals for several land severances and new weight limits for three municipal bridges.

• Approved resolution to double Federal infrastructure funding allocations (Carried)
• Approved weight limit by-laws for Rocky Altar, East Red, and Kinlin bridges (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Applications B53/24, B79/24, and B78/24 (Carried)
• Denied Zoning Amendment ZA13/24 (Carried)
• Approved Municipal Consent Policy update with Save Harmless Clause (Carried)
• Approved procurement policy changes (Carried)
• Approved joint health resolution urging Province to address physician shortages (Carried)
• Approved proclamation of September 28, 2024 as British Home Child Awareness Day (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning will review three severance applications: B53/24 by Anthony LaJoie for two new rural lots on Sulphide Road, B79/24 by Candice & Luc Faucher for a new residential lot on Minnie Avenue, and B78/24 by George & Mary Collins for a right‑of‑way over a laneway on Potter Settlement Road. The meeting also includes a public planning meeting on Zoning Amendment ZA13/24 to change a 3.8‑acre lot at 19 Sherry Court from Rural Residential to Special Rural Residential, permitting up to two pygmy goats. Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adoption of minutes are also on the agenda.

• Severance Application B53/24 – creation of two rural lots (~15 ha and ~22 ha) on Sulphide Road
• Severance Application B79/24 – creation of a new residential lot (~0.14 acre) on Minnie Avenue
• Severance Application B78/24 – right‑of‑way over existing laneway on Potter Settlement Road
• Public Planning Meeting for Zoning Amendment ZA13/24 – change of 3.8‑acre lot at 19 Sherry Court to Special Rural Residential (allows two pygmy goats)
• Procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, minutes adoption

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended Council approve three severance applications (B53/24, B79/24, B78/24) with conditions, and recommended denial of a zoning amendment (ZA13/24) that would have allowed pygmy goats on a 3.8-acre lot. The zoning motion was defeated due to concerns about animal stewardship and potential precedent. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

• Recommended approval of Severance B53/24 (two new rural lots on Sulphide Rd) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended approval of Severance B79/24 (new residential lot at 435 Minnie Ave) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended approval of Severance B78/24 (right of way at 81 A Potter Settlement Rd) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended denial of Zoning Amendment ZA13/24 (pygmy goats at 19 Sherry Court) (defeated)

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed will consider awarding a fuel tender and reviewing replacement options for the Queensborough Bridge at a special meeting on August 16, 2024.

• Award of Tender 310-2024-04 (Fuel)
• Queensborough Bridge Replacement Options Report

Council approved the award of Tender 310-2024-04 for fuel to W.O Stinson & Son Ltd., renewing a previously defeated motion from July 9, 2024. Council also received a report on Queensborough Bridge replacement options and agreed to consider public tender for the bridge, with an option to include Ross Bridge replacement.

• Awarded Tender 310-2024-04 to W.O Stinson & Son Ltd. (carried)
• Received Queensborough Bridge Replacement Options Report (carried)
• Agreed to consider public tender for Queensborough Bridge, with option to include Ross Bridge (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting to discuss allowing mobile homes in Rural and Rural Residential zones. The meeting also includes votes on several new municipal policies and road widening by-laws.

• Zoning Amendment ZA12/24 to permit mobile homes in Rural (RU) and Rural Residential (RR) Zones
• By-laws 2024-64 and 2024-65 for road widening on East Hungerford Road and Rapids Road
• By-law 2024-65 to amend the traffic and parking set fines schedule
• Adoption of Employee and Volunteer Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Wellness, and Workplace Violence and Harassment policies
• Request for speed reduction to 40 mph on Morton Road

Council authorized staff to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment to allow mobile homes in Rural and Rural Residential zones, following a public meeting with opposition. Council also approved several by-laws including policies on employee conduct, health and safety, workplace violence, road conveyances, and a zoning amendment for 215 Jamieson St. E. Additionally, Council directed staff to draft a resolution urging the province to recognize the physician shortage, approved Harvest Festival requests, and deferred a basketball net installation decision.

• Authorized staff to bring forward zoning amendment allowing mobile homes in RU and RR zones (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-60 Employee and Volunteer Code of Conduct Policy (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-61 Health, Safety and Wellness Policy (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-62 Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-63 road widening conveyance on East Hungerford Road (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-64 road widening conveyance on Rapids Road (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-67 zoning amendment for 215 Jamieson St. E. (carried)
• Deferred basketball net installation at Stoco Recreation Area until fall funding announcement (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several internal policies including the Code of Conduct and Strategic Asset Management. The agenda includes various by-law considerations regarding development agreements, social media, and road widening on East Hungerford Road.

• Zoning Amendment Z11/24 for 215 Jamieson St E
• By-law 2024-53: Development Agreement for Severance B54-22
• By-law 2024-54: Municipal Funding Agreement for Canada Community-Building Fund
• By-law 2024-56: Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2012-30
• By-law 2024-57: East Hungerford Road Widening Conveyance

Council passed multiple by-laws regarding zoning, property conveyance, and a new social media policy. They approved Community Improvement Plan requests for 2037085 Ontario Inc. and the Tweed & Area Historical Society, and authorized the use of municipal parks for upcoming community events.

• Approved Community Improvement Plan requests for 2037085 Ontario Inc. and Tweed & Area Historical Society
• Passed By-law 2024-55 adopting a Social Media Policy
• Approved use of Tweed Memorial Park for International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 28)
• Approved Tweed Lions Club use of recreation area and parking for ATV Run (Sept 7)
• Defeated award of Bid No. 310-2024-04 to Stinson Fuels
• Approved Municipal Consent Policy and directed staff to bring forward a By-law
• Authorized staff to proceed with in-house vs contractor comparisons for snow removal and gravelling
• Passed By-law 2024-57 for property conveyance on East Hungerford Road for road widening

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for 215 Jamieson St. E. that would rezone the property to allow a fourplex on a 6,435 sq. ft. lot. The agenda also lists a proposed by-law change to permit mobile homes in rural zones and a minor variance request for a front-yard accessory building at 387 Bethel Rd. These items are open for public review and staff discussion before any decisions are made.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment ZA11/24 to rezone 215 Jamieson St. E. for a fourplex
• Council motion to amend the zoning by-law to allow mobile homes in rural and rural residential zones
• Minor variance application A4/24 for a front-yard accessory building at 387 Bethel Rd.
• Approval of May 31 planning meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning deferred Zoning Amendment ZA11/24 for a proposed fourplex at 215 Jamieson St. E. to Council for approval or denial. The committee approved Minor Variance A4/24 for an accessory building in a front yard at 387 Bethel Rd. It also received a motion to amend the zoning by-law to allow mobile home structures in rural residential zones and was generally supportive. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Zoning Amendment ZA11/24 (fourplex at 215 Jamieson St. E.) to Council for approval or denial
• Approved Minor Variance A4/24 for an accessory building in a front yard at 387 Bethel Rd.
• Received and discussed motion to amend zoning by-law for mobile home structures in rural residential zones; committee generally supportive
• Adopted minutes of May 31, 2024 meeting
• Approved agenda as presented

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council will review administrative zoning amendments to align with the Hastings County Official Plan and consider a by-law to rezone a parcel at 238 Metcalf St. The agenda also outlines the initialization of the 2025 budget, a request to purchase a tandem truck with winter implements, and a policy review of the Social Media Policy. These zoning changes and budget steps set the framework for local development and service funding. Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss personal matters and potential litigation.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment ZA10/24 to align the Comprehensive Zoning By-law with the Hastings County Official Plan
• By-law 2024-51 to rezone 238 Metcalf St from CF-12 to R1-11
• By-law 2024-52 to amend parking provisions in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• 2025 Budget Initialization Process report
• Request to purchase a new tandem truck with winter implements for Public Works

Council established guidelines for the 2025 budget, including a goal to limit tax levy increases to 10%. Several by-laws were passed regarding zoning and appointments, and a contract for sand dome repairs was awarded.

• Set 2025 budget priorities to limit tax levy impact to 10% increase
• Awarded Actinolite Sand Dome Repairs to Jack Robinson Construction
• Approved rezoning of 238 Metcalf St. from CF-12 to R1-11 (By-law 2024-51)
• Approved parking provisions amendment (By-law 2024-52)
• Authorized staff to prepare By-law for Zoning Amendment ZA10/24
• Deferred Stoco Yard Sand Dome Repairs until 2025
• Postponed decision on new tandem truck purchase until October 2024
• Approved temporary liquor license extension for Trudeau Park and Banquet Centre

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several by-laws, including a weight limit for Queensborough Bridge and updates to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The agenda also includes a notice of motion regarding mobile home use in current zoning and a public meeting for parking space amendments.

• Zoning Amendment ZA9/24 regarding residential parking space requirements
• Notice of Motion to update zoning for Mobile Home use
• By-law 2024-47 to limit gross vehicle weight on Queensborough Bridge
• By-law 2024-45 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Severance applications for properties B17, B18, B30.24, B31.24, and B32, 33, 34.24

Tweed council approved a motion directing that current zoning be updated to allow and specify mobile homes as a primary or secondary residence in the RU and RR zones, in compliance with the Ontario Building Code. Council also passed three bylaws, including one limiting the gross vehicle weight of vehicles crossing Queensborough Bridge (Municipal Bridge #42), and agreed to a one-year extension and price increase from Waste Management. Council granted consent for several severance applications and authorized staff to prepare a zoning amendment by-law (ZA6/24) for a future meeting. Council also held a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• Directed that zoning be updated to allow mobile homes as primary or secondary residence in RU and RR zones (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-45 amending Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2012-30 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-46 amending advisory committee/board appointments (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-47 limiting gross vehicle weight on Queensborough Bridge (Carried)
• Agreed to Waste Management's requested one-year extension and price increase (Carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare Zoning Amendment By-law ZA6/24 for next meeting (Carried)
• Authorized staff to bring forward amending by-law for Queensborough Community Centre Committee membership (Carried)
• Granted consent for severance applications B17&18/24, B30/24, B31/24, and B32,33,34/24 with conditions (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing multiple applications to sever land for residential development. The agenda also includes a public planning meeting regarding a zoning amendment for a property on Metcalf Street.

• Severance at 487 Queensborough Rd. to create two new rural lots
• Severance at 0 Robinson Rd. to create one new residential lot
• Severance at 1876 Moneymore Rd. to create a 1.5-hectare parcel
• Severance at 745 Otter Creek Road to create two non-farm residential lots
• Zoning amendment for 238 Metcalf St. to change use from food bank/thrift store to single detached dwelling

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council grant consent for four separate severance applications to create new residential lots. The committee also recommended Council approve a zoning amendment to convert a former food bank and thrift store into a single detached dwelling.

• Recommended approval of Severance Applications B17&18/24 at 487 Queensborough Rd (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Severance Application B30/24 at 0 Robinson Rd (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Severance Application B31/24 at 1876 Moneymore Rd (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Severance Applications B32/33/34/24 at 745 Otter Creek Road (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZA6/24 at 238 Metcalf St to change use from Community Facility to Residential (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the April 26, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Approved the May 31, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning amendment for a property at 494 Labarge Rd involving lot severance and wetland buffers. Additionally, Enbridge Gas will present on the Tweed Natural Gas Community Expansion Project.

• Zoning Amendment ZA8/24: Rezoning of approx. 5.5-acre and 18.8-acre lots at 494 Labarge Rd
• Enbridge Gas presentation regarding natural gas line expansion in the Village of Tweed
• Request for Proposal for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• By-law No. 2024-37 to appoint a Clerk
• By-law No. 2024-38 to appoint a Deputy-Clerk

Council approved a $59,412 contract for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan and authorized several zoning by-law amendments, including one for a property on Labarge Rd. The council also recognized Pride Month and Stroke Awareness Month, approved requests for dog tag sales and lemonade stands, and supported resolutions from other municipalities regarding infrastructure funding and water testing.

• Awarded Parks and Recreation Master Plan RFP to K.A. Community Consulting for $59,412 plus HST
• Authorized staff to bring forward amending By-law for zoning amendment ZA8/24 at 494 Labarge Rd
• Passed By-laws 2024-37 through 2024-43, including Clerk/Deputy-Clerk appointments and zoning amendments
• Recognized June as Pride Month and Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month
• Approved Hastings Prince Edward Humane Society request to sell Tweed Dog Tags upon dog release
• Approved Scott Trudeau's request to install 400m concrete barrier on Moneymore Road at his expense
• Granted exemption from Portable Vendor By-law for lemonade stands at Splash Pad and Parkette
• Supported resolutions from six other municipalities regarding rural infrastructure funding and water testing

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several zoning amendment proposals for properties in Hungerford. The agenda also includes the adoption of multiple by-laws regarding taxation, fees, and road widening.

• Zoning Amendment ZA5/24: Rezoning 12.5 acres on Rapids Rd from Rural to Rural Residential
• Zoning Amendment ZA7/24: Rezoning two 1.0-acre lots on Bethel Rd from Rural to Rural Residential
• By-law 2024-31: Property conveyance for road widening purposes
• By-law 2024-34: Adoption of 2024 estimates and taxation rates
• Public Meeting: Request for speed bumps south of Marlbank Hamlet

Council passed By-law 2024-34 to establish 2024 taxation rates and budget estimates. The meeting also included several zoning and severance approvals and a petition to the province regarding exotic animal regulations.

• Adopted 2024 tax rates and budget estimates (By-law 2024-34)
• Approved $9,518 plus HST for email and website services migration
• Petitioned provincial government to restrict possession of non-native exotic wild animals
• Approved $100 monthly rent plus utilities for Little Learners Daycare at Actinolite Hall
• Granted consent for five severance applications (B147/23, B148/23, B149/23, B150/23, B151/23, B153/23)
• Authorized amending by-laws for zoning amendments ZA5/24, ZA7/24, and ZA1/21
• Passed By-law 2024-28 requiring mandatory pre-consultation for certain planning applications
• Approved Community Improvement Plan requests for Gaylord Hardwood Flooring and 1000614656 Ontario Inc

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed will hold a special council meeting to conduct business in a closed session. The discussion is designated for personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Closed meeting regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed meeting regarding labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee is reviewing several land severance proposals for residential development across various locations. Additionally, the body will discuss a zoning amendment for a multi-residential fourplex and a proposal regarding parking space requirements.

• Severance application B147/23: creation of a 0.43 ha lot on Old Hungerford Rd
• Severance applications B148 & B149/23: creation of two 0.4 ha lots at 1520 Old Hungerford Rd
• Severance application B150/23: creation of a 3.9 ha lot at 2571 Rapids Rd
• Severance application B151/23: lot addition for 20 Old Troy Rd
• Severance application B153/23: creation of a 2.1 ha lot at 687 Elzevir Rd

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning amendment for a residential lot on Vanderwater Rd. and consider a motion regarding O.P.P. force costs. Additional items include discussions on municipal audits, quarterly financial reports, and various community requests.

• Zoning Amendment ZA4/24: Rezoning of approx. 1.51-acre lot at Vanderwater Rd., Hungerford from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Notice of Motion: Uploading O.P.P. Force costs back to the Provincial Ontario Budget
• Marlbank Recreation Committee request for internet at the Dome
• Tweed Area Chamber of Commerce request to waive yard sale permit fees
• 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements presentation

Council approved a motion calling on the Ontario Government to reabsorb provincial police force costs to support rural municipalities. Council also approved 2023 audited financial statements, authorized staff to investigate internet access for community domes, and partnered on a resident area survey. Additionally, council advanced zoning amendments for parking provisions and a property rezoning on Vanderwater Road.

• Approved notice of motion calling on the Ontario Government to reabsorb OPP policing costs into the provincial budget
• Authorized staff to bring forward a zoning amendment by-law for a severed lot on Vanderwater Rd (ZA4/24)
• Approved the 2023 audited financial statements for the Municipality of Tweed
• Authorized staff to investigate installing internet access at the Marlbank Dome and Queensborough
• Approved partnering with the Tweed & Area Chamber of Commerce on a resident area survey proposal
• Authorized staff to prepare a Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2012-30 amendment regarding residential parking spaces and dimensions
• Approved waiving the Yard Sale Permit Fee for May 25, 2024, for Tweed Community Yard Sale Day
• Supported Prince Edward County's resolution to amend Ontario Regulation 39/121 regarding Blue Box ineligible sources

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal by-laws and policies. Discussions include a review of Property Standards By-law 2001-02 and comments regarding Zoning By-law 2012-30 from local developers. The committee will also review parking provisions and entrance policies.

• Review of Property Standards By-law 2001-02 including Fire, By-law, and Building Department comments
• Zoning By-law 2012-30 developer comments from Tim Rashotte and Gary Scott (McClellan St. and Jamieson St.)
• Parking Requirements Report regarding Zoning By-law parking provisions
• Entrance Policy Review regarding Zoning By-law amendments
• Affordable Housing Model presentation by Mike Labbe

The Committee of the Whole recommended changes to residential parking space counts and dimensions. Members also reviewed proposed amendments to the Property Standards By-law and discussed the creation of a tiny home zone.

• Recommended amending Zoning By-law 2012-30 to require 1 parking space for units 958 sq ft or less and 2 spaces for units over 958 sq ft (Carried)
• Recommended amending the definition of 'Parking Space' to 9 feet wide by 18 feet long (Carried)
• Agreed to bring the Entrance Policy Review report to the May 7, 2024 Regular Council Meeting

Council Meeting

The Council will review several departmental reports including public works, community development, and fire services. Key discussion items include the Enbridge Gas Tweed Community Expansion Project and environmental applications for waste disposal sites.

• Enbridge Gas - Tweed Community Expansion Project Notice of Study
• By-law No. 2024-25 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30
• Renewal of Hauled Sewage ECA at 6251 Highway 37, Tweed ON
• New ECA for Hauled Sewage for Surface Spreading at Lot 8, Concession 7, Tweed ON
• Award of RFP 310-2024-02 Need Studies

Council passed By-law No. 2024-25 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts. The board also adopted terms of reference for the Mainstreet Rehabilitation Task Force and denied a letter of intent for an invasive species project.

• Approved $28,845.00 contract to The Greer Galloway Group Inc. for Need Studies
• Approved $12,950.00 quote from Specialized Onsite Services Inc. for oil tank removal
• Passed By-law No. 2024-25 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30
• Denied Letter of Intent for Quinte Conservation Invasive Species Management Pilot Project
• Adopted Terms of Reference for the Mainstreet Rehabilitation Task Force
• Approved Ice Surface Advertising rate of $600 + HST for the Arena
• Authorized 'no objection' letters for two hauled sewage ECA applications
• Accepted draft Assessment Roll Access and Reproduction Policy

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning amendment for a lot on Mothers Rd. and consider a septic agreement for Bright Beginnings of Tweed & District. Additional items include a review of animal control by-laws and updates on public works and council remuneration.

• Zoning Amendment ZA3/24 for 23A/23B Mothers Rd.
• Severance Application B21/24
• By-law No. 2024-23 regarding 125 Hungerford Rd.
• Septic Agreement with Bright Beginnings of Tweed & District
• Review of Animal Control By-laws (2008-40, 2014-07, and 2016-32)

Council authorized the purchase of a new purchase order module and user license from Asyst. They also granted consent for a land severance on Vanderwater Rd and approved a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding symbol at 125 Hungerford Rd.

• Approved purchase of Asyst PO module for $735 setup and $322/year, plus $420/year user license
• Granted consent for Severance Application B21/24 on Vanderwater Rd with conditions
• Authorized staff to prepare By-law for Zoning Amendment ZA3/24 at 23A/23B Mothers Rd
• Passed By-law No. 2024-23 to remove holding symbol at 125 Hungerford Rd
• Authorized agreement for Bright Beginnings of Tweed & District to pay 50% of Actinolite Community Hall septic pumping fees
• Denied request for advertisement in Wounded Warriors Canada project
• Authorized staff to review Animal Control By-laws and prepare a draft Pre-Consultation By-law
• Supported resolutions from Township of Amaranth, City of Quinte West, and Town of Goderich

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed will hold a special council meeting for a closed session. The discussion is intended to address litigation or potential litigation, as well as information provided in confidence by another level of government.

• Closed meeting regarding litigation or potential litigation
• Closed meeting regarding information supplied in confidence by another level of government

Tweed Council held a special meeting on March 25, 2024 that was almost entirely procedural. Council approved the agenda, went into a closed meeting at 10:32 a.m. under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation or potential litigation and information supplied in confidence by another level of government, and directed staff to follow Council direction from that closed session. No details of the closed discussion were recorded in the minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made. Council adjourned at 12:31 p.m.

• Approved the March 25, 2024 special meeting agenda (carried)
• Went into a closed meeting at 10:32 a.m. under Section 239(2)(e) and (h) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (carried)
• Directed staff to follow Council direction from the closed meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 12:31 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment will review a severance application for property on Vanderwater Road. Members will also consider two minor variance requests regarding residential setbacks and lot coverage.

• Severance application B21/24 for 1622 Vanderwater Rd to create a 1-acre lot
• Minor variance A1/24 at 3 Tweedsmuir Lane to reduce setback from Mineral Extractive Reserve Zone
• Minor variance A2/24 at 125 Hungerford Rd to reduce rear yard setback and increase lot coverage for an 8-unit building

The Committee of Adjustment recommended that Council grant a land severance at 1622 Vanderwater Rd. The Committee also approved two minor variance applications for residential construction at 3 Tweedsmuir Lane and 125 Hungerford Rd.

• Recommended Council grant consent for Severance Application B21/24 at 1622 Vanderwater Rd (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A1/24 at 3 Tweedsmuir Lane to reduce Mineral Extractive Reserve Zone setback from 300m to 20m (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A2/24 at 125 Hungerford Rd to reduce rear yard setback to 19.56 feet (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A2/24 at 125 Hungerford Rd to increase maximum lot coverage to 41% (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council is reviewing several by-laws regarding advisory committee appointments, a disconnecting from work policy, and property conveyance for road widening. The agenda also includes requests for water-sewer reimbursements and the removal of a holding provision for residential development.

• By-law 2024-19: Appointing Council members to advisory committees and local boards
• By-law 2024-20: Adopting a Disconnecting From Work Policy
• By-law 2024-21: Property conveyance for Deroche Road widening purposes
• Request for water-sewer reimbursement at 324 Victoria St. N.
• Request to remove holding provision from Zoning By-law 2021-43 at 125 Hungerford Rd.

Council passed by-laws regarding committee appointments, a disconnecting from work policy, and road widening. They also approved a request for a Peace Pole in Tweed Memorial Park and authorized a zoning change for a residential development at 125 Hungerford Rd.

• Approved planting a Peace Pole in Tweed Memorial Park and a June 15 pop-up event
• Approved Option 1 for Hannah and George Street ESA Phase 1 and 2 Record of Site Condition
• Waived rental fee for 4th Annual Shannon Cassidy Memorial Lob Ball Tournament
• Approved Fire Department SOG 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006
• Authorized payment for time and mileage for February 19 rabbit call
• Passed By-law 2024-19 (Committee Appointments), 2024-20 (Disconnecting From Work), and 2024-21 (Road Widening)
• Approved water and sewer charge reimbursement for McGillivray Group at 324 Victoria St. N.
• Authorized staff to remove holding provision from Zoning By-law No. 2021-43 for 125 Hungerford Rd.

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed Council will review operational reports, including a proposal to increase bulk item removal costs and a summary of potential savings to address the 2023 deficit. Council is also considering By-laws No. 2024-16 and 2024-17, which amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30, alongside Severance Application B113/23. Additional items cover board appointments, environmental assessment feedback requests, and information reports on sewage lagoon operations and by-law enforcement.

• By-laws No. 2024-16 and 2024-17: Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30
• Severance Application B113/23 for council review
• Proposed increase to bulk item removal costs (reports attached)
• Summary of potential operational savings to address the 2023 deficit
• Request for nominations to the Quinte Conservation Source Protection Committee

Council approved the purchase of a Parks and Recreation dump truck and accepted a quote for biennial OSIM inspections. The board passed two zoning by-law amendments and granted consent for a severance application on Moneymore Rd.

• Approved $85,896.19 purchase of Parks and Recreation truck with dump box (Carried)
• Accepted $11,600.00 quote from Jewell Engineering for OSIM inspections (Carried)
• Passed Zoning By-laws No. 2024-16 and No. 2024-17 (Carried)
• Granted consent for Severance Application B113/23 on Moneymore Rd (Carried)
• Approved increase in bulk item removal costs from Raymond R Reid Transportation Limited (Carried)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh to the Central Hastings Police Service Board (Carried)
• Accepted changes to the Disconnecting from Work Policy (Carried)
• Supported resolutions from Petrolia, Ramara, Renfrew, Cambridge, and Calvin (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a severance application by Thomas Pawlick. The proposal involves creating a new 20.2 hectare lot to be conveyed to Ducks Unlimited for preservation and conservation, while retaining approximately 19.9 hectares for a hobby farm.

• Severance Application B113/23: 727 Hogs Back Rd (creation of ~20.2 ha lot for Ducks Unlimited)

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council grant consent for a severance application at 727 Hogs Back Rd. The proposed 20.2 ha lot is intended for conveyance to Ducks Unlimited for preservation and conservation.

• Recommended approval of Severance Application B113/23 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is holding a special meeting to receive presentations from bridge contractors. Council is exploring more economical technologies and costs for future bridge rehabilitation and replacement.

• Armtec presentation at 9:00 a.m.
• Lessard Welding presentation at 10:00 a.m.

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed will hold a special council meeting for a closed session. The purpose is to discuss options related to a vacancy in the Administration Department and matters involving labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Closed meeting regarding an Administration Department vacancy
• Closed meeting regarding labour relations or employee negotiations

Council met in a closed session to discuss options related to a vacancy in the Administration Department. Following the session, Council resolved that staff follow the direction provided during the closed meeting.

• Approved the Special Meeting Agenda
• Entered a closed meeting at 1:03 p.m. to discuss personal matters and labour relations
• Approved resolution for staff to follow direction from the closed meeting

Council Meeting

The meeting includes public hearings for two zoning amendments on Hungerford Road. Council will also consider several new by-laws regarding traffic, parking, and a heritage reserve fund.

• Zoning Amendment ZA1/24: Setback reduction at 375 Hungerford Rd
• Zoning Amendment ZA2/24: Rezoning 948 East Hungerford Rd to Rural Residential
• By-law No. 2024-12: New regulations for traffic and parking in Tweed
• By-law No. 2024-09: Establishing a Heritage Centre Reserve Fund
• Request to trap, spay, and neuter feral cats at the Waste Disposal Site

Tweed Council approved a motion directing staff to report back on adjusting zoning rules — lot coverage, lot size, parking, setbacks and other restrictions — in response to a need for density intensification. Council also authorized staff to prepare by-laws for two zoning amendments (ZA1/24 on Hungerford Rd. and ZA2/24 on East Hungerford Rd.) for consideration at the next regular meeting, and granted consent for three severance applications. Council passed several by-laws, including a new traffic and parking by-law and an asset retirement obligations policy, and approved a half-load exemption on Bridgewater Rd. for construction of the Bridgewater Apartments. All recorded votes carried; no tallies were recorded.

• Directed staff to report on zoning adjustments for density intensification (lot coverage, lot size, parking, setbacks) — carried
• Authorized staff to prepare by-law for Zoning Amendment ZA1/24, 375 Hungerford Rd. — carried
• Authorized staff to prepare by-law for Zoning Amendment ZA2/24, 948 East Hungerford Rd. — carried
• Granted consent for Severance Applications B81/23, B137/23 and B2/24 with conditions — carried
• Approved 2023 deficit transfers: $19,781.60 from winter maintenance reserve and $35,000 from public works reserve; directed staff to find $46,763.74 in 2024 operating savings — carried
• Approved Community Improvement Request from Vito's Pizza Tweed — carried
• Authorized Community Development staff to apply for up to $100,000 from the Tourism Growth Fund — carried
• Approved half-load exemption on Bridgewater Rd. for Bridgewater Apartments construction, with conditions — carried

Committee of Adjustment-Planning

The Committee of Adjustment-Planning is considering three severance applications to create or expand rural lots. These proposals involve lands on Marlbank Road, Concession 1, and Labarge Road. The committee will also appoint a Secretary-Treasurer.

• Severance Application B81/23: Lot addition at 2471 Marlbank Rd
• Severance Application B137.23: New rural lot at Concession 1
• Severance Application B2/24: New rural residential lot on Labarge Rd
• Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer

The Committee of Adjustment/Planning recommended that Council grant consent for three separate land severance applications. The committee also appointed a new Secretary-Treasurer.

• Appointed Lucas Wales as Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment (Carried)
• Recommended Council grant consent for Severance Application B81/23 at 2471 Marlbank Rd (Carried)
• Recommended Council grant consent for Severance Application B137/23 at Concession 1, Pt Lot 25, W Part Lot 26 (Carried)
• Recommended Council grant consent for Severance Application B2/24 at Concession 12, Pt Lot 16, Labarge Rd (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several by-laws including the 2024 municipal budget and updated fee schedules. Discussion items include a sidewalk plow purchase request, task force appointments, and lease renewals.

• By-law No. 2024-04: Adoption of the 2024 Municipal Budget
• By-law No. 2024-05: Impose fees and charges on persons for municipal services
• By-law No. 2024-06: Amendment to water and sewer charge billing
• By-law No. 2024-07: Establishment of staff wage scales through 2026
• Request to purchase a sidewalk plow

Council passed the 2024 budget and by-laws regarding municipal fees, water and sewer charges, and staff wage scales. The board also approved the purchase of a used sidewalk plow and established two new community task forces.

• Approved 2024 Budget (By-law No. 2024-04)
• Approved By-law No. 2024-05 for municipal fees and charges
• Approved By-law No. 2024-06 for water and sewer charge billing
• Approved By-law No. 2024-07 for staff and Council wage scales
• Approved purchase of a used Trackless Sidewalk Plow
• Approved $349.00 plus tax for National Wall of Remembrance Project
• Established Mainstreet Rehabilitation and Preliminary Community Centre Task Forces
• Approved Asset Retirement Obligations Policy

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed is holding a special meeting for the public presentation of the 2024 Municipal Budget. The session is dedicated to presenting budget details to residents.

• Public presentation of the 2024 Municipal Budget

At a special meeting on January 24, 2024, Tweed Council approved the 2024 Public Budget Presentation as provided by the CAO/Treasurer. Council also approved presenting the appropriate by-laws to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget for passing at the January 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. The meeting included two videos from the Municipal Finance Officers Association (MFOA) and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) on how municipal budgets work and how property tax is calculated. No budget figures or by-law adoptions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved the 2024 Public Budget Presentation as provided by the CAO/Treasurer (carried)
• Approved presenting by-laws to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget at the January 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting (carried)
• Approved the special meeting agenda as presented (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Tweed will hold a special council meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose is to discuss trade secrets or commercial and financial information supplied in confidence by a third party.

• Closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Council met for a special session to hold a closed meeting under the Municipal Act. The session focused on confidential information supplied by a third party. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the Special Meeting Agenda
• Resolved to enter a Closed Meeting at 9:04 a.m.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:06 p.m.

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several items including an interim tax levy and a request for electric vehicle fast charging stations. The meeting also includes departmental updates on public works, community development, and fire services.

• By-law No. 2024-02: Authorize an interim tax levy prior to 2024 estimates
• By-law No. 2024-01: Respecting the borrowing of money by the Municipality of Tweed
• Presentation regarding EV Fast Charging Stations in the Municipality of Tweed
• Request for a liquor sales licence for the Lager Dawg Invitational Hockey Tournament
• Request to place a construction bin on Spring St. during demolition at 301 Victoria St. N.

The Tweed Council approved a notice of motion asking the provincial government to reinstate license plate renewal fees to fund municipal infrastructure. Council also authorized an MOU for EV fast charging stations, passed borrowing and interim tax levy by-laws, and proclaimed January 2024 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month. Additionally, meetings were scheduled for January 24, and staff were directed following a closed session on labor relations.

• Approved notice of motion requesting reinstatement of license plate renewal fees for municipal infrastructure
• Authorized CAO/Treasurer to sign MOU for Ministry of Transportation EV Fast Charging Stations application
• Changed January 23, 2024 council meeting to January 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. and scheduled public budget presentation for January 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• Approved Brandon Hartwig to join Mainstreet Rehabilitation Task Force
• Passed By-law No. 2024-01 for borrowing money
• Passed By-law No. 2024-02 to authorize an interim tax levy for 2024
• Proclaimed January 2024 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month in Tweed
• Issued no objection to Lager Dawg Hockey for liquor sales licence for January 20-21, 2024 tournament