South Frontenac public meetings in 2021

Council

Council will decide on several items, including a $8,274 Lake Ecosystem Grant to Queen's University for a salt runoff study, a tender award for the North Shore Road culvert replacement with a $39,100 budget increase, and endorsement of the Policy Directions Report for the new Official Plan. They will also consider by-laws for a lot creation, a licence agreement, and a master site plan, plus acknowledge conservation authority transition plans.

• Lake Ecosystem Grant: $8,274 to Queen's University Arnott Lab for Salt Runoff Impact Study
• Tender #PS-2021-30: North Shore Road Culvert Replacement, with $39,100 budget increase from Asset Investment Reserve
• New Official Plan: Council to endorse Policy Directions Report
• By-law 2021-75: Remove 0.3m reserve at 1712 Hitchcock Drive to create one residential lot
• By-law 2021-77: Approve Johnston Point Master Site Plan for 15 residential units

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss budget direction for the 2022 operating and capital budgets, including recommendations on priorities. They will also consider a feasibility study for expanding the administrative offices at 4432 George Street. The committee will receive a report on the Johnston Point Master Site Plan and move into closed session for labour relations and litigation matters.

• 2022 Budget Direction report with recommendations on budget drivers and priorities
• Office Expansion Feasibility Study for 4432 George Street administrative offices
• Johnston Point Master Site Plan Control application for 15 residential units
• Utilities Kingston management review and re-endorsement of Sydenham Drinking Water System Operational Plan
• Closed session for CUPE collective bargaining and employee harassment litigation

Special Council

This special council meeting is focused on adopting the 2021 Emergency Management Plan through By-law 2021-73, a legislated requirement under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The plan was updated by the Municipal Emergency Control Group on November 24, 2021, with mostly administrative changes reflecting organizational shifts and position reassignments. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law (2021-74) and handle routine procedural items.

• By-law 2021-73 to adopt the 2021 Emergency Management Plan
• By-law 2021-74 (confirmatory by-law)
• Emergency plan updated November 24, 2021, by Municipal Emergency Control Group
• Plan includes EOC locations at 4432 George St, Sydenham, and alternate sites
• Tabletop exercise conducted for severe weather and tornado scenario

Committee Of Adjustment

The South Frontenac Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing to decide on two consent applications to create new residential lots and eleven minor variance applications, mostly seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements such as building heights and waterfront setbacks. Staff recommend approval for most applications, with one consent application recommended for deferral.

• Consent S-04-21-L (Shepherd): create a 3.3-acre residential lot at 1646 Shales Road; staff recommend approval subject to conditions.
• Consent S-77-21-S (Moreland): create a 1.95-acre lot at 3195 Sunbury Road; staff recommend deferral to meet minimum 2-acre lot area.
• Minor variance MV-47-21-S (Smith & Hahn): allow 8.3m garage height at 3035 Hilltop Lane (zoning max 6m).
• Minor variance MV-50-21-B (Bernal): allow deck/porch setbacks of 8.13m from highwater mark and 0m from top of bank at 51A Guthrie Lane.
• Minor variance MV-54-21-S (Kaur & Kandsamy): allow 25m front yard and highwater mark setback for new dwelling at 0 Beach Lane.

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee will review a report on the second intake of Lake Ecosystem Grants, which recommends funding a Queen's University study on road salt runoff in Sydenham and Devil Lakes. The committee will also discuss Indigenous participation on the committee, plan for 2022 including a Lake Association Forum, and receive an update on the Official Plan.

• Recommendation to fund Queen's University Arnott Lab project at $8,274 for road salt runoff study
• Discussion on Indigenous participation on committee
• Planning for 2022, including Lake Association Forum
• Official Plan update
• Approval of September 1, 2021 minutes

Council

Council will hold public meetings to hear comments on three zoning by-law amendments and one road closing application. The zoning amendments would change the zoning at 4376 Sydenham Mill St, 4153 and 4155 Road 38, and 66 Oak Shores Crescent. The road closing application is for an unopened road allowance between Concessions 10 & 11 in the District of Portland. Council will also consider several other reports, including a licence agreement for Pine Point Lane, a lane naming, committee appointments, a COVID-19 grant request, and a non-union sick leave policy change.

• Z-21-20: Zoning change from Urban Commercial (UC) to Urban Residential – Second Density (UR2) at 4376 Sydenham Mill St
• Z-21-21: Zoning change from Rural Industrial – Special Provision (RI-1 and RI-1-H) to RI-XX at 4153 and 4155 Road 38
• Z-21-22: Zoning change from Residential Limited Service (RLS) to property-specific RLS-XX at 66 Oak Shores Crescent
• RC-21-06: Road closing application for unopened road allowance between Concessions 10 & 11, District of Portland
• Licence Agreement Application LA-04-21S for Pine Point Lane (Windle)

Community Programming & Events Committee Meeting

The Community Programming & Events Committee will review minutes from October, discuss updates on Halloween, volunteer appreciation, holiday and winter programming, and identify priorities and pressing issues. They will also consider items to bring to the Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee and Council, and report on community engagement activities.

• Review of October minutes and business arising, including Halloween programming and volunteer appreciation event
• Discussion of holiday season programming and Winter Festival (scheduled for January 22, 2022 in Sydenham)
• Family Day event planning for February 21, 2022 at Frontenac Community Arena
• Identify committee priorities and pressing issues
• Items to bring to Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee

Police Services Board

The South Frontenac Police Services Board is meeting to review the OPP detachment commander's quarterly report for July-September 2021, which includes crime statistics and staffing updates. The board will also consider correspondence about the upcoming OAPSB Zone 2 meeting, approve the September 23, 2021 minutes, and handle routine administrative items. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Quarterly report shows break & enters up 150% in Q3 2021 vs 2020 (5 vs 2), but theft under down 34.8%
• Staff Sgt. Marty McConnell selected as new Detachment Commander for Frontenac
• OAPSB Zone 2 meeting on Nov 26, 2021 in Ottawa includes presentation on police suicides and Inspector General role
• No financial items or public delegations on agenda

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to review the proposed 2022 budget of $15,000, which includes a heritage grant program for designated properties. They will also discuss a site visit to Bellrock Mill, new heritage listings, and recruitment of new members. The agenda includes approval of the October 14, 2021 minutes and updates on previous business.

• Proposed 2022 budget of $15,000 for Heritage Incentive Program
• Discussion of heritage grant program for designated properties
• Site visit to Bellrock Mill to consider heritage designation
• Update on photographs for new heritage listings
• Frontenac Heritage Foundation award discussion

Special Council

This special council meeting will decide on adopting a COVID-19 vaccination policy (HR-023) that applies to all township employees, volunteer firefighters, committee volunteers, and council members. The policy requires full vaccination by January 17, 2022, with exemptions for medical or creed reasons, and mandates twice-weekly rapid antigen testing for unvaccinated individuals. Council will also appoint John McDougall as councillor to fill a vacancy and hold a closed session on organizational development and labour relations.

• Adoption of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy HR-023 requiring full vaccination by Jan 17, 2022
• Appointment of John McDougall as Councillor (By-law 2021-70)
• Closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations
• Unvaccinated employees face suspension without pay for non-compliance
• New employees must be fully vaccinated to be hired

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a Policy Directions Report that outlines recommendations for drafting a new Official Plan for South Frontenac. The report includes a land needs analysis, public consultation findings, and proposed policy directions. Council is asked for feedback so an updated report can be brought back for endorsement.

• Population forecast to grow from 19,100 (2016) to 23,800 by 2046
• 78 new housing units expected annually, 90% low-density
• Employment forecast to increase by 1,100 jobs by 2046
• Need for 18 gross hectares of additional industrial land by 2046
• Public engagement included 97 attendees at Open Houses and 65 survey responses

Special Council

Council will consider three options for contributing to Southern Frontenac Community Services' Grace Centre expansion, ranging from $250,000 to $750,000, and approve terms of a contribution agreement. They will also decide on insurance renewal, appoint a new councillor, approve pre-budget design work, and award a tender for Fire Station #8. Delegations will address the museum committee, volleyball courts, and emergency services funding.

• Contribution options for Grace Centre expansion: $250,000, $500,000, or $750,000
• Insurance renewal with current provider after RFP process
• Appointment to fill vacant Council seat following interviews
• Pre-budget approval for preliminary design work for 2022 capital projects
• Award tender PS-2021-29 to Bourgon Construction for Fire & Rescue Station #8 on Battersea Road

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting held solely to interview two candidates who applied for the vacant seat on Council. The committee will hear from Charlene Godfrey via Zoom and John McDougall in person, then adjourn. No decisions or other business are on the agenda.

• Interview with Charlene Godfrey via Zoom at 5:00 pm
• Interview with John McDougall in person at 5:30 pm

Council

Council will discuss and decide on several items, including how to recruit for a vacant council seat, responses to notices of motion on OMERS review, short-term rental regulations, and daylight saving time, and a by-law to rezone land on Stone Point Road. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports, with no closed session or public meetings scheduled.

• Council recruitment for vacant seat
• Response to CUPE notice of motion for third-party OMERS review
• Response to notice of motion on short-term rental regulations
• Response to notice of motion on daylight saving time
• By-law 2021-67 to rezone land on Stone Point Road

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear one consent application to create a new residential lot and four minor variance applications. The consent application (S-68-21-P) proposes a new 2.7-acre lot on Cummins Road, requiring a road extension at the applicant's expense. Minor variance applications seek relief from zoning rules for dwellings, accessory structures, and a building enlargement. Staff recommend approval for all applications, pending public comment.

• Consent S-68-21-P: new 2.7-acre residential lot on Cummins Road, road extension required
• MV-48-20-P: variances for dwelling and garage at 2353 Silver Rock Lane, Verona Lake
• MV-43-21-S: enlarge legal non-conforming dwelling at 7100 Billy Green Road
• MV-44-21-L: accessory structure in front yard at Senior Lane, Cronk Lake
• MV-45-21-S: legalize accessory buildings in front yard at 538 Mount Chesney Road

Special Closed Committee Of Adjustment - Training Session

This is a special closed meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held for training purposes under the Municipal Act. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, moving into closed session for training, and adjourning. No decisions or public business are scheduled.

• Closed session for member training under Municipal Act Section 239(1) 3.1
• Meeting held via Zoom webinar on November 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee

The South Frontenac Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee is meeting to review its draft Terms of Reference, which outline membership, meeting frequency, and compensation. They will also discuss WinterFest scheduled for January 22, 2022, and receive updates on maintenance, community engagement, the Recreation Parks & Leisure Master Plan, a multi-use facility grant, the Storrington Centre Project, and the 2022 Capital Budget.

• Review of draft Terms of Reference, including committee composition (8 community members, 2 councillors) and compensation of $31.84 per meeting
• WinterFest planning for January 22, 2022
• Update on Multi-Use Facility grant
• Storrington Centre Project update
• 2022 Capital Budget discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider how to fill positions left vacant by the passing of Councillor Pat Barr. Options include preparing a report for the next Council meeting or waiting until a new Council member is appointed in December. Vacant roles include seats on the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the Heritage Committee, and the Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee.

• Vacancies on Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
• Vacancies on Heritage Committee
• Vacancies on Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee
• Tender #PS-2021-28 for two roadside mowing tractors and attachments
• Request for parking space for commercial operations on Sydenham Mill St

Council

The agenda includes a delegation on short-term rentals requesting a registration and licensing system, a public meeting on a road closure application, several rezoning by-laws, and a recommendation to fund an engineering study for the Bellrock Mill. Council will also consider appointing Councillor Revill to fill a vacancy and rescheduling January 2022 meetings.

Council

Council will hold public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments, declare a vacant seat following a councillor's passing, appoint a deputy mayor, and discuss a funding request from Southern Frontenac Community Services for the Grace Centre. They will also consider a Truth and Reconciliation report, a recommendation on a subdivision extension, and a by-law to appoint a new building inspector.

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss business arising, including updates on the Bellrock Community Hall bell cupola. The agenda covers heritage incentives for designation, notifying property owners of existing designations, and updating designation descriptions. Members will also discuss identifying additional heritage properties and review the municipal heritage register.

Council

Council is meeting to decide on several carried-over items, including a site plan control application, a speed reduction request, and a road allowance closure. They will also receive reports on a communal services business case and an Ombudsman investigation, and will enter closed session to discuss two land acquisitions.

• Site Plan Control Application SP-05-21-S (2290998 Ontario Inc) on Christel Lane - By-laws 2021-55 and 2021-56
• Speed Reduction Request on Davidson Road (Latimer Road to Holmes Road)
• Request for closure of unopened road allowance RC-21-06 between Concessions 10 & 11, Portland District (Allan)
• Closed session to discuss pending land acquisitions (Hinchinbrooke Road and Road 38)
• Ombudsman report on closed meeting investigation of July 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting

Council - 05 Oct 2021 - CANCELLED

This Council meeting was cancelled and no decisions were made. The agenda included items on municipal modernization funding, a speed reduction request, site plan control applications, and a road allowance closure, but none were discussed.

• Municipal Modernization Program - Intake 3
• Speed Reduction Request – Davidson Side Road (Latimer Road to Holmes Road)
• Site Plan Control Application SP-05-21-S, 2290998 Ontario Inc., Christel Lane
• RC-21-06 (Allan) – Request to stop up, close and transfer an unopened road allowance

Police Services Board

The South Frontenac Police Services Board is meeting to review the OPP's quarterly report for April–June 2021, which includes crime statistics, collision data, and billing summaries. They will also receive verbal updates on the OAPSB Zone 2 fall meeting, OPP geographical mapping of ticketing and bylaw calls, and the status of detachment commander interviews. The agenda includes approval of the July 22, 2021 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for November 25, 2021.

• Quarterly report: violent crime up 7.7% vs Q2 2020; property crime up 2.4%; drug crime down 33.3%
• Collisions: 1 fatal in Q2 2021; year-to-date fatal incidents up 200% (1 to 3)
• Speeding charges up 35.3% in Q2 (224 to 303); seatbelt charges up 130%
• Criminal record checks up 240% (5 to 17); vulnerable sector checks up 655.6% (9 to 68)
• Verbal update on OPP geographical mapping for ticketing and bylaw-related calls

Community Programming & Events Committee Meeting

The Community Programming & Events Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and electing a vice-chair for the rest of 2021. The main focus is planning upcoming programs and events such as Open Farms, Battersea Pumpkin Festival, Volunteer Appreciation, Halloween, Holiday Season, Family Day, and Winter Festival. The committee will also review its terms of reference and identify items to bring to the Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee or Council.

• Review Committee Terms of Reference
• Vice-Chair election for remainder of 2021 term
• Planning for Open Farms, Battersea Pumpkin Festival, Volunteer Appreciation, Halloween, Holiday Season, Family Day, Winter Festival
• Items to bring to Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee
• Urgent items to go to Council

Council

Council is holding a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment application Z-21-17 to rezone a 30-hectare property on Hinchinbrooke Road from Rural to Limited Service Residential – Waterfront. The council will also hear delegations from Quinte Conservation about a capital reserve account for water and erosion control projects, and from Frontenac Transportation Services about a review of services. Several reports and by-laws are scheduled for consideration, including rezoning at 4057 Milburn Road and removal of a holding zone at Cranberry Cove.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment Z-21-17 (Allan) - rezone from Rural to Limited Service Residential – Waterfront
• Delegation from Quinte Conservation re: $507,710.26 capital reserve for water and erosion control projects over 10 years
• Report: Road Needs Study and Expanded Asset Data Collection
• By-law 2021-51 - Rezone from Quarry B Special Provision to Community Facility at 4057 Milburn Road
• By-law 2021-52 - Remove Holding 'H' Symbol for Cranberry Cove Plan of Condominium

Committee Of Adjustment

The South Frontenac Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on September 9, 2021, to consider six minor variance applications, mostly for waterfront properties seeking relief from zoning by-law setbacks and other requirements. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a report on consents. Recommendations range from approval to deferral, with public comments still pending on some applications.

• MV-16-21-B (Byles): 26 Marina Lane, Bobs Lake – variance to build dwelling 16m from highwater mark and septic 15m from highwater mark; staff recommend approval
• MV-28-21-L (Gannon/Concord Homes): 1088 Perry Lane, Sydenham Lake – variance for enlarged dwelling with 8.2m setback and 14.5% lot coverage; staff recommend approval despite conservation authority objection
• MV-34-21-B (Owttrim): Attwood Lane, Bobs Lake – variance for dwelling and deck within 30m setback; staff recommend deferral
• MV-36-21-P (Van Allen): 6082 Cemetery Road, Verona – variance to expand legal non-conforming building with reduced setback; staff recommend deferral
• MV-37-21-L (Ankers & McDonald): 3220 Railton Road – variance for 7.9m accessory building height; staff recommend approval

Council

Council is deciding on several contracts for winter maintenance services, including snowplowing and sidewalk clearing, and will consider multiple rezoning applications and a road closing. It will also review grant applications and a funding request from a community services corporation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the recruitment of a Director of Public Services.

• Tender # PS-2021-15: Snowplowing and Sanding/Salting Arterial Roadways (2021-2024)
• Tender # PS-2021-16: Winter Maintenance Operations at Various Locations (2021-2024)
• Tender # PS-2021-25: Winter Maintenance Services - Sidewalks (2021-2024)
• Zoning By-law Amendments: Z-21-10 (Christel Lane), Z-21-14 (2965 Battersea Road), Z-21-15 (56 Nighthawk Lane)
• Road Closing Application RC-21-03: Unopened Road Allowance between former Loughborough and Portland Townships

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee will review three grant applications for lake projects, discuss the launch of the grant program, and participate in an Official Plan open house covering housing, economic development, lake ecosystems, and agriculture.

• Lake Ecosystem Grant applications: Battersea Loughborough Lake Association ($8,500), Fourteen Island and Mink Lakes Watershed Association ($10,000), Wolfe Lake Association ($6,000)
• Discussion on Lake Ecosystem Grant intake 1 successes and intake 2 recommendations
• Official Plan Open House with policy options on housing, economic development, lake ecosystems, and agriculture
• Information item: Lake Links Online Workshop on October 23, 2021

Official Plan Virtual Open House

The Township of South Frontenac is holding a virtual open house to gather public input on the new Official Plan. The meeting covers background information, vision and goals, and policy directions on housing, economic development, lake ecosystems, and agriculture. Residents can provide feedback through polls, questions, and comments.

• Discussion of policies for rural development, including consent eligibility dates and second residential units
• Consideration of short-term rental policies, including registration or prohibition
• Proposed policies for cannabis production and testing facilities, including minimum distances from sensitive uses
• Discussion of waterfront development setbacks, including an additional 5 metres for climate change
• Policies for agricultural land severances and on-farm diversified uses

Official Plan - Virtual Open House

The Township of South Frontenac held a virtual open house to gather public input on the new Official Plan, which will replace the 2003 plan. The meeting covered proposed policy directions on housing, economic development, lake ecosystems, and agriculture, with polls and discussion to inform the draft plan. The next steps include presenting findings to Council and preparing a draft Official Plan.

• Housing policies include options for rural development, second residential units, affordable housing requirements, and short-term rental regulation
• Economic development policies include directing large businesses to settlement areas and creating areas for cannabis production and testing
• Lake ecosystem policies include increased shoreline setbacks, source water protection around Sydenham Lake, and restrictions on vegetation removal
• Agriculture policies include protecting prime agricultural areas, supporting agri-tourism, and limiting severances in prime agricultural areas
• Public input can be submitted via email to [email protected] or through the Engage South Frontenac website

Recreation Committee Meeting

The Recreation Committee is meeting to review the draft Community Consultation Report for the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan, along with updates on capital projects and events. The agenda includes discussion of the 2022 capital budget and volunteer recognition. The meeting follows a May 31 session where the committee approved minutes and received updates on various projects.

• Review of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Master Plan Community Consultation Report
• Capital project updates: Storrington Centre, Multi-Use Facility, Frontenac Community Arena
• 2022 Capital Budget discussion
• Beach volleyball at Gerald Ball
• 2020 Volunteer Recognition

Official Plan Virtual Open House - Agenda

The Township of South Frontenac held a virtual open house to gather public input on policy directions for its new Official Plan, covering housing, economic development, lake ecosystems, and agriculture. The meeting included presentations and Zoom polls to inform the draft plan, with next steps leading to a draft for feedback and eventual Council adoption.

• Housing policies include options for rural development, age-friendly communities, housing variety, affordability, and short-term rentals
• Economic development policies address rural businesses, retail, home-based businesses, and cannabis production/testing
• Lake ecosystem policies consider waterfront setbacks, source water protection (Sydenham Lake), and shoreline vegetation protection
• Agriculture policies cover prime agricultural areas, land severances, and on-farm diversified uses
• Public input accepted via email ([email protected]) and Engage South Frontenac website

Council

South Frontenac Council is holding a virtual public meeting to hear three rezoning applications (Z-21-14, Z-21-15, Z-21-18) and will receive staff reports and public comments before making decisions at a future meeting. The agenda also includes routine approvals, several by-laws, and a closed session for personnel and property matters.

• Rezoning 2965 Battersea Road from RU-3 to RU (K. Mulrooney Trucking Ltd.)
• Rezoning 56 Nighthawk Lane from RW to RU (Jason & Laura Quesnel)
• Rezoning 4057 Milburn Road from QB-2 to CF for a municipal fire hall (Township-initiated)
• By-law 2021-44 to establish Administrative Monetary Penalties
• Award of Tender #PS-2021-20 for two tandem plow trucks

Official Plan - Virtual Open House

The Township of South Frontenac is holding a virtual open house to gather public input on the new Official Plan, which will guide future land use and development. The meeting includes presentations and polls on key topics such as housing, economic development, lake ecosystems, and agriculture. Residents can provide feedback through polls, discussion, or by email.

• Discussion of policies on rural development, including limits on new housing in rural areas and consent eligibility dates
• Consideration of short-term rental policies, ranging from allowing them to prohibiting them
• Proposed policies for waterfront development, including increased setbacks and shoreline vegetation protection
• Discussion of cannabis production and testing facility locations and separation distances
• Policies on agricultural land protection, farm severances, and agri-tourism

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning by-law setbacks and other requirements for waterfront properties. Staff recommend approval for all three, pending public comments and subject to conditions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a list of consents approved by the Consent Granting Authority.

• MV-19-21-P (Thomas & Riehl): second storey addition and detached garage at 1128 High Falls Lane, Howe's Lake, with reduced setbacks from highwater mark (14 m and 23 m vs. required 30 m)
• MV-28-21-L (Gannon/Concord Homes): new dwelling and deck at 1088 Perry Lane, Sydenham Lake, with reduced setbacks (7.9 m from highwater mark, 6 m rear yard) and increased lot coverage (14.9% vs. 5%)
• MV-30-21-L (Martin): new dwelling at 1028 Wildflower Lane, Loughborough Lake, with reduced setbacks (20 m from highwater mark, 1.5 m from lane)
• List of 10 consents approved by Consent Granting Authority (e.g., S-37-20-P Barker, S-23-21-P Robinson)

Police Services Board

The South Frontenac Township Police Services Board is meeting to swear in Kenneth J. Gilpin as the new provincial appointee for 2021-2024. The board will also review correspondence, including a revised date for the decommissioning of the Smiths Falls Provincial Communications Centre, and approve minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes the Detachment Commander's quarterly report for January-March 2021 and verbal updates on the OPP station lease renewal and the detachment board submission.

• Swearing in of Kenneth J. Gilpin as 2021-2024 Provincial Appointee
• Correspondence: OPP delays decommissioning of Smiths Falls Provincial Communications Centre to summer 2022
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2021 meeting
• Police Services Board Quarterly Reports: January - March 2021
• Verbal update on OPP Station Lease Renewal

Council

Council will hear a delegation from Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation about their future plans and funding request, including a proposed upgrade to the Grace Centre. The agenda also includes a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment, several reports requiring action, and multiple by-laws for consideration.

• Z-21-10 - Zoning By-law Amendment for Concession 9, Part Lot 20, Christel Lane (2290998 Ontario Inc)
• Tender PS-2021-11 - Paint Booth Exhaust and Radio Tower Removal
• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval 10T-2020/002 (Willowbrook Estates - Phase 2)
• Zoning By-law Amendment - Z-21-05 - 5056 Battersea Road (Reynolds)
• By-law 2021-36 - Deem part of Plan 1315, Lot 18 and 19 not to be part of Registered Plan of Subdivision

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a scheduled closed session. Council will discuss the CAO's annual performance review, a staffing update, and advice on the Johnston Point Master Site Plan. The agenda contains no public decision items beyond procedural resolutions.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for personal matters (CAO performance review, staffing update)
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on Johnston Point Master Site Plan
• Johnston Point Master Site Plan information to be tabled at the meeting

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements to permit or alter accessory garage structures. Staff recommend approval for all three, subject to conditions and public comments. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a report on delegated consents.

• MV-25-21-L (Stockermans): 1045 Hummingbird Lane, Desert Lake — reduce highwater mark setback to 18.8 m (required 30 m) and increase garage height to 6.6 m (allowed 6 m) to replace existing garage with taller one.
• MV-26-21-L (Champagne): 2949 Forest Road — permit detached garage in projected front yard where by-law requires accessory building behind main building.
• MV-29-21-P (Kay & Gardiner): 4760 Bellrock Road — permit detached garage in projected front yard and reduce distance between garage and principal building to less than 3 m.
• Report on delegated consents: S-22-21-B (Barr/Smallman-Tew) lot addition and S-02-21-L (McKee) new residential lot.
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook.

Special Committee of the Whole

Council and senior staff are holding a facilitated workshop to review the Township's 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, reassessing priorities and action items for the coming year. The session includes a recap of the plan's foundation, a review of broad indicators and survey results, and discussion of emerging themes. Staff will consolidate feedback and bring updates back for review in July/August.

• Review of 2019-2022 Strategic Plan priorities and action items
• Discussion of growth pressures, including 86% of County's active housing supply in South Frontenac
• Housing market data: average home price $596,004 in May 2021, up 43.7% from May 2020
• Action item updates include seniors housing in Verona (100% complete), Climate Change Strategy (15% complete)
• Survey results on employee satisfaction and strategic plan awareness

Council

The Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and a heritage designation for The Stewart House. Additional business includes an audit findings report, infrastructure projects, and a community safety plan.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-21-05: 5056 Battersea Road (Storrington)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-21-07: 1127 Cliffside Drive (Loughborough)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-21-03: 4826 North Shore Road
• Heritage Designation: 3981 Harrowsmith Road - The Stewart House
• Tender # PS-2021-23: Stafford Lane Culvert Rehabilitation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment that would allow an additional residential unit in an accessory building at 2623 Green Bay Road. The committee is also reviewing a proposed open air burning permit system and by-law, and a council procedures review. A decision on the rezoning is recommended to be deferred until comments from the Public Services Department are received.

• Public hearing for Z-21-06: rezone 2623 Green Bay Road from Rural (RU) to Rural – Special Provision (RU-XX) to permit an accessory dwelling unit
• Township-initiated administrative amendments to Zoning By-law 2003-75
• Open Air Burning Permit System and By-law report
• Council & Committee Procedures Review report
• Building and Planning Department stats for May 2021

Council

South Frontenac Council is holding public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments (1712 Hitchcock Drive and 4826 North Shore Rd) and one road-closing application (Bedford), plus considering reports on OPP detachment board composition, community grants, and road closures. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the pending acquisition of the Bellrock Mill property.

• Z-20-16: Rezone 1712 Hitchcock Drive from Limited Service Residential (RLS) to Rural (RU) to enable a new residential lot, pending resolution of title issues
• Z-21-03: Rezone 4826 North Shore Rd from Limited Service Residential-Waterfront (RLSW) to RLSW-59 and Residential Waterfront (RW)
• RC-21-04: Road closing application between Lots 5 and 6, Concession 13, Bedford
• By-laws 2021-29 and 2021-30: Stop up, close and sell road allowances on Rideau Crescent and Rideau Road
• Closed session: Pending acquisition of land - Bellrock Mill

Joint Recreation Committee Meeting

The South Frontenac Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on capital projects, the Recreation, Parks & Leisure Master Plan, and COVID-19 reopening steps for recreation facilities. They will also review the 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Program, Swim & Day Camp, and net-sport court allocation. The agenda includes updates on the South Frontenac Museum, staffing changes, and events like the Farmers Market and Pumpkin Festival.

• COVID-19 steps to reopening recreation facilities
• Capital project updates: Storrington Centre, multi-purpose pad, Verona Courts, Gerald Ball/Centennial Courts, Frontenac Community Arena
• 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Program
• 2021 Swim & Day Camp
• Net-sport court allocation process

Heritage Committee

The South Frontenac Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Bill 108 changes with the Ontario Heritage Trust, feedback on heritage applications, and a new Part V designation for the Cultural Heritage of Dog and Cranberry Lake Association. The committee will also review the status of Brad's heritage designation application and the Bellrock Community Hall school bell cupola inquiry.

• Update on Bill 108 changes after meeting with Ontario Heritage Trust
• Heritage Application Feedback
• Update on Brad's Application for Heritage Designation
• Bellrock Community Hall School Bell Cupola Inquiry Update
• Part V Designation - Cultural Heritage of Dog and Cranberry Lake Association

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss next steps for the Lake Ecosystem Grant Program following a Council decision, and to hold a facilitated discussion on shoreline protection by-laws. The committee will also receive an information item from Watersheds Canada. The agenda includes approval of the April 21, 2021 minutes and declarations of interest.

• Council decision on Lake Ecosystem Grant Program and next steps
• Facilitated discussion on Shoreline Protection By-laws
• Watersheds Canada media release and report 'The Future of Our Shores'
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting

Council

Council will decide on pre-ordering two tandem dump trucks, review the Battersea Road design, and discuss the Fire Station #8 project. They will also consider site plan agreements for Mobile Kitchens Canada and Marchildon/Smith, and a Lake Ecosystem Grant Program. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Bellrock Mill property.

• Pre-order of two tandem dump trucks
• Battersea Road design review
• Fire Station #8 project update
• Site Plan Control Agreement SP-02-19-L with Mobile Kitchens Canada
• Site Plan Control Agreement SP-01-21-B with Marchildon/Smith

Council

Council is hearing a delegation on a proposed Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) to manage communal water and wastewater services across Frontenac County, with a recommendation to proceed with a business case. They will also consider reports on OPP Detachment Board composition, a Kinsmen Dream Home funding request, and closed meeting investigations. The agenda includes approval of minutes, committee minutes, and a draft 2020 financial report.

• Delegation: WSP Consulting presents Communal Services Governance Model, recommending a Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) with 10-year cost of $2,188,400
• Report: OPP Detachment Board Composition and Deadlines
• Report: 2021 Kinsmen Dream Home Funding Request
• Closed session: Sale of surplus land on Craig Road, Portland District
• Information: Frontenac Regional Roads Network - KPMG Final Report

Police Services Board

The South Frontenac Police Services Board is meeting to discuss correspondence from Ontario's Solicitor General about new OPP detachment boards under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. The board will also review quarterly police reports and receive updates on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with no financial items or public hearings on the agenda.

• Letter from Solicitor General Sylvia Jones re: OPP Detachment Boards under the Community Safety & Policing Act, 2019
• Council support for provincial appointee
• Police Services Board Quarterly Reports: October - December 2020
• Community Safety and Well-being Plan update - joint virtual Council meeting on May 20, 2021
• OPP Detachment Board Composition and Deadlines - proposal due June 7, 2021

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee will finalize the Lake Ecosystem Grant evaluation criteria and discuss a proposed Shoreline Tree Preservation By-law. The meeting includes a presentation on shoreline protection approaches and next steps for public consultation.

• Finalize Lake Ecosystem Grant evaluation criteria (weights: objectives 30%, environmental benefits 30%, deliverables 15%, outreach 15%, budget 10%)
• Discuss Shoreline Tree Preservation By-law options, including examples from Haliburton, Muskoka Lakes, and Georgian Bay
• Overview of current shoreline protection in South Frontenac (Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Conservation Authorities)
• Report on increased shoreline clear-cutting incidents in 2020 on Loughborough and Sydenham Lakes
• Next steps: Committee input in May, solicitor consultation, public consultation, final by-law to Council

Council

Council is holding a public meeting to hear comments on a zoning by-law amendment (Z-20-17) to rezone a property on Deyos Road from Rural (RU) to Rural – Special Provision (RU-XX) to permit an additional dwelling unit in an ancillary building. The council will also consider several other items, including a fire department grant agreement, a heritage designation, a road closing application, and a request for proposals for a housing master plan. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including rezoning for properties on Sleeth Lane and Leland Road, and the 2021 tax rate by-law.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment Z-20-17 on Deyos Road to allow a second dwelling unit
• Heritage designation for 3981 Harrowsmith Road (The Stewart House)
• Road closing application RC-21-04 for unopened road allowance between Lots 5 & 6, Concession 13, Bedford District
• Request for proposals for Verona Housing Master Plan
• 2021 final tax rate by-law and interim tax due date amendment

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a 2020 annual update on the township's waste disposal sites and consider recommendations for a new township logo and brand positioning statement. The waste update covers compliance, monitoring, and capacity at active and closed sites. The branding item seeks committee support for a new logo and positioning statement developed by a resident steering group.

• 2020 annual update on waste disposal sites by Cambium Inc.
• Brand positioning and logo concept recommendation
• By-law enforcement contract report
• Household hazardous waste facility 2020 annual report

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing to decide three consent applications to create new residential lots and five minor variance applications. Staff recommend approval for all three consents, subject to conditions, and deferral for one minor variance. The meeting also includes an introduction for new committee members on consent and variance processes.

• Consent S-10-20-S: create 0.8 ha residential lot at 2965 Battersea Road, with drainage concerns noted
• Consent S-11-20-S: create 0.8 ha residential lot at 2989 Battersea Road, near aggregate pit
• Consent S-45-20-S: create 0.82 ha residential lot at 4994 Battersea Road, disputed application
• MV-07-21-S: deferral recommended for 83.6 sq m accessory structure at 2318 Loughborough View Lane
• MV-08-21-P: rebuild dwelling 1.4 m from side lot line and 9.2 m from highwater mark at 6082 Cemetery Road

Council

Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on a zoning by-law amendment (Z-21-04) to rezone 984 Leland Road from Rural (RU) to Rural – Special Provision (RU-XX) to permit a secondary dwelling unit and an additional dwelling unit in an ancillary building. The meeting also includes several other items, such as approving minutes, purchasing a tanker for Hartington Station, and passing multiple by-laws related to road allowances and site plan agreements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and approve previous closed session minutes.

• Public meeting for Z-21-04: rezone 984 Leland Road (Clifford Green) to permit secondary dwelling and garden suite
• Hartington Station - 2500IG Tanker Purchase
• By-law 2021-10: Rezone Lot 8 on Plan 1540, Part of Lot 10, Concession VIII (Storrington)
• By-law 2021-16: Licence Agreement with Danielle (Clair) Walsh for access over an unopened road allowance
• By-law 2021-17: Stop up, close and sell a portion of an unopened road allowance between Concession 2 & 3, Lot 17 (Beam)

Heritage Committee

The South Frontenac Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss updates on heritage designation applications, including a site visit report for a barn at 3038 Iva Lake Road, and to review its terms of reference and goals. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and declarations of interest.

• Site visit report for barn at 3038 Iva Lake Road, owner Mr. Glen Lake, seeking preservation
• Update on Brad Barbeau's heritage designation application
• Review of Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Heritage Committee Goals

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee will discuss and finalize the Lake Grant Study Program Policy, which outlines a grant process for non-profit organizations to support lake ecosystem preservation and restoration. The policy includes funding priorities, criteria for recipients, and a review process. The committee will also receive reports on recreation planning and watershed initiatives.

• Discuss & finalize Lake Grant Study Program Policy (50 minutes)
• Report back on Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan Focus Group
• Report back on Rideau Lakes & Trent Severn NSERC Strategic Partnership Grant meeting
• Township initiatives: Official Plan Update and Shoreline Protection By-law
• Watersheds Canada Love Your Lake Micro Grant Program

Council

Council will hold a public meeting to receive comments on a road closing application (RC-20-03) by Jordan Cunningham and Madeline King to purchase a portion of unopened road allowance on Rideau Crescent, Plan 1316, abutting 30 Rideau Crescent Lane. A competing application (RC-21-02) from Stanly and Muriel Prunster seeks to purchase 50% of the same road allowance. Council will also consider several reports, including awarding an RFP for the Official Plan, a noise by-law exemption for Desert Lake Resort, and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Hill Lane and Noble Lane.

• Public meeting on road closing application RC-20-03 for part of Rideau Crescent, Plan 1316, with competing application from Prunster
• Awarding Request for Proposal for South Frontenac Official Plan
• Desert Lake Resort noise by-law exemption request
• Zoning by-law amendment Z-20-12 for 1012 Hill Lane (Loughborough)
• Zoning by-law amendment Z-21-02 for 4679 Noble Lane (Storrington)

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing to consider three minor variance applications. Two applications are recommended for approval, subject to conditions, and one is recommended for deferral. The meeting will also include the appointment of a chair and vice-chair, and approval of previous minutes.

• MV-04-21-S (Howland): variance to allow detached garage height of 8.8 m (29 ft) where 6 m (19.7 ft) permitted, at 4802 Plumb Lane, Loughborough Lake
• MV-05-21-S (McKercher): variance to allow in-ground pool in projected front yard, at 1021 Juniper Lane, Loughborough Lake
• MV-06-21-P (Marlow & Brown): variance for addition within 30 m setback from high water mark of Howes Lake and 1.7% lot coverage increase, at 1124 High Falls Lane; recommended deferral
• Appointment of Committee of Adjustment Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to hear two zoning by-law amendments: Z-21-01 to allow a private garage on a property at Sleeth Lane at Sleeth Road, and Z-21-02 for a property at 4679 Noble Lane. The committee will also discuss several reports requiring direction, including a heritage designation process, a lane name change request, and shoreline protection and tree cutting by-laws. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals regarding recent staffing changes.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-21-01: Rezone Sleeth Lane at Sleeth Road from RLS-2 to RLSW-XX to permit a private garage; staff recommend deferring decision pending comments.
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-21-02: Rezone 4679 Noble Lane (Gerald & Margaret Noble).
• Heritage Designation Process report for direction.
• Request for Lane Name Change report for direction.
• Licence Agreement for Access and Upgrade of a Township Owned Unopened Road Allowance.

Joint Recreation Committee Meeting

The Joint Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the Recreation, Parks & Leisure Master Plan survey, capital budget updates, and new business including the Spring Break Box Program and 2021 swim and day camp. They will also discuss net-sport court allocation due to high demand. The agenda includes a draft survey for review and a capital budget list with specific projects.

• Recreation Master Plan survey draft for review; broader community engagement to start soon
• 2021 Capital Budget includes $400,000 for Storrington Centre upgrades, $80,000 for playground rubberized surfaces, $76,500 for Bowes Park accessible washrooms
• Net-sport court allocation discussion: demand outweighs supply, survey results show preference for resident priority and drop-in play
• Spring Break Box Program, 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Program, 2021 Swim & Day Camp, and Township supported events on new business agenda

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a single substantive item: a scheduled closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding a LPAT Settlement Agreement (Consent Files S-34-19-S & S-35-19-S). The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, declarations, approval, adjournment).

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239.2(e) for litigation or potential litigation
• LPAT Settlement Agreement - Consent Files S-34-19-S & S-35-19-S

Council

Council is meeting to receive the 2020 annual summary report on the Sydenham Water Treatment Plant, hear a delegation from the Verona Lions Club about a COVID-19 relief fund, and consider several staff reports requiring action, including a COVID relief program, a municipal modernization funding allocation, and a tender for a tri-axle dump truck. The agenda also includes a report from a closed session regarding an LPAT settlement.

• 2020 Annual Summary Report for Sydenham Water Treatment Plant (no non-compliance, flows within permitted 1,290 m3/day)
• Delegation from Verona Lions Club re: COVID-19 Relief Fund
• Report: COVID Relief Program
• Report: Municipal Modernization Program - Funding Allocation
• Report: PS-2021-02 Tri Axle Dump Truck Tender

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a scheduled closed session. The only substantive item is a move into closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations, based on a verbal report from the CAO. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239.2 for personal matters and labour relations/employee negotiations
• Verbal report from CAO on proposed organizational structure

Public Services

The Public Services Committee will hear a presentation on a proposed Traffic Safety & Driver Awareness Public Education Plan from the OPP and Public Services, and will provide input on the scheduling of 2021 linear asset construction projects. The committee will also discuss challenges at communal collection depots, including at Mica Point Lane, and approve the minutes from the January 21, 2021 meeting.

• Traffic Safety & Driver Awareness Public Education Plan presented by Sgt. Jennifer Coles and Mark Segsworth
• 2021 Linear Asset Construction schedule includes projects like Battersea Road ($1.6M), Hinchinbrooke Road ($1.79M), and Buck Bay Road Bridge ($550K)
• Discussion of challenges at communal collection depots, specifically Mica Point Lane
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021

Heritage Committee

The South Frontenac Heritage Committee is meeting to review its terms of reference, select a chair and vice chair, and discuss updates on the heritage designation process. The committee will also consider a heritage property research opportunity and a designation for a new building. Members will provide updates on their ongoing work.

• Review of Terms of Reference and selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on Heritage Designation Process using Brad Barbeau's home as test property
• Heritage Property Research Opportunity
• Heritage Designation for New Building
• Committee members' updates on current projects

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee will discuss and refine the draft framework for the Lake Study Grant Program, including focus areas, criteria, and evaluation methods. The program has a $60,000 budget and is expected to be submitted to Council for approval in June 2021. The committee will also set the next meeting date.

• Review of draft Lake Study Grant Program framework with $60,000 budget
• Discussion of prevention and remediation focus areas, including sewage, shoreline, and invasive species
• Criteria include Township location, 12-month completion, minimum $5,000 request, and matching funds
• Evaluation will consider weighting, public access, and lake health
• Next meeting date to be determined

Council

Council will consider several routine reports, including the 2021 micro surfacing and surface treatment programs, a contract extension for the household hazardous waste depot, and a provincial appointee to the Police Services Board. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a by-law for a Respect in the Workplace Policy. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.

• 2021 Micro Surfacing Program
• 2021 Surface Treatment Program
• Household Hazardous Waste Depot - Brendar Environmental Contract Extension
• Police Services Board - Provincial Appointee
• By-law 2021-07 - Respect in the Workplace Policy

Committee Of Adjustment

The South Frontenac Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider minor variance applications, mostly for waterfront properties seeking relief from zoning by-law setbacks and lot coverage limits. The agenda includes two previously deferred applications and nine new ones, with recommendations for approval or deferral. The meeting is procedural, focusing on individual property requests.

• MV-43-20-L (Headrick): 1023 Leadbeater Lane, Eel Bay of Sydenham Lake - variance for dwelling within 30m highwater setback, staff recommend approval for dwelling but deny attached deck
• MV-47-20-B (Orr): 111 Second Heaven Lane, Thirty Island Lake - variance for seasonal dwelling within 30m highwater setback, staff recommend approval
• MV-10-20-S (Brown): 4811 Noble Lane, Loughborough Lake - 400 sq ft addition with 20m highwater setback, staff recommend deferral
• MV-48-20-P (Kulchitskaya): 2353 Silver Rock Lane, Verona Lake - variance for dwelling and garage within highwater setback, lot coverage increase to 10.9%
• MV-03-21-L (Soucie): 1135 Georgia Lane, Sydenham Lake - 2,500 sq ft detached garage exceeding height limit (8.12m vs 6m)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing proposed general amendments to the Township's Zoning By-law, including technical corrections and policy updates. They will provide feedback to staff on initiating a comprehensive amendment, with a report to come to a future Council meeting. The agenda also includes a closed session on organizational restructuring.

• Proposed zone changes on Hanna Road, Steele Road, Henry Road, Lake Road, James Wilson Road, and Timmerman Road to reflect year-round road maintenance
• Correction of site-specific zone errors, including expanding RRC-50 zone and changing UC-10 to Rural on Perth Road
• Update to Minimum Distance Separation provisions to align with provincial guidelines
• Proposal to permit group homes in all residential zones on public roads
• Closed session on organizational restructuring and employee negotiations

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a scheduled closed session. The only substantive item is discussion of personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations/employee negotiations regarding a proposed organizational structure. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239.2 for personal matters and labour relations
• Discussion of proposed organizational structure

Heritage Committee

The South Frontenac Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to welcome new members, receive an update on the heritage designation process, and hear from guest speaker Bruce Downey about heritage committees and the designation process. The agenda also includes approval of the November 19, 2020 minutes and discussion of business arising from those minutes.

• Update on heritage designation process for Brad Barbeau's property
• Guest speaker Bruce Downey on heritage committee and designation process
• Welcome to new Heritage Committee members
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2020 meeting

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting that will immediately move into a closed session. The closed session will discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals related to applications for the Heritage and Recreation committees, and confidential commercial information regarding support for Xplornet's application to the Universal Broadband Fund. No decisions are expected in open session.

• Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act
• Discussion of applications to Heritage and Recreation committees
• Discussion of support for Xplornet application to Universal Broadband Fund

Council

South Frontenac Council is meeting to approve the 2021 budget and interim tax by-law, as well as several appointments and property-related by-laws. They will also hear a delegation from County of Frontenac on 2020 economic development efforts. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a closed session for personnel matters.

• 2021 Budget Approval including PSAB (resolution)
• 2021 Interim Tax By-law (By-law 2021-05)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-20-14 for 1024 Hidden Valley Lane (Ruttan) - rezone to Rural Special Provision (RU-61)
• Site Plan Control Application SP-10-20-L for Georgia Lane (Soucie) - single detached dwelling on Sydenham Lake
• 2021 Cemeteries Contract Renewal (resolution)

Public Services

The Public Services Committee will hear a delegation from residents of Leveque and Clair Road requesting upgrades, including tar and chip resurfacing, due to persistent safety and maintenance issues. The committee will also discuss concerns about gravel road conditions on Frye Road, as detailed in a resident letter. Additionally, the agenda includes a verbal update on speed limit work with the OPP, a report on traffic counts, and a discussion on blue box collection depots.

• Delegation from Scott Crawford/Heather Stickley requesting upgrades to Leveque Road
• Discussion of Frye Road gravel conditions and drainage issues from resident letter
• Verbal update on continued speed limit work with Frontenac OPP
• Report on traffic counts for local gravel roads (2012-2019)
• Discussion on blue box collection at communal private lane depots

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2021 draft budget, which targets a 2% increase on the Township share of the tax bill. The budget includes new services, capital projects, and staffing changes, with a total levy increase of $442,454. Council is seeking direction on the budget before final approval.

• 2021 draft budget with 2% taxpayer impact target
• New Station 8 Fire Hall construction
• Frontenac Community Arena and Storrington Centre upgrades
• 1.8 net new FTE positions including Financial Analyst and Fire Administrative Assistant
• $250,000 for COVID-19 community support and $100,000 for climate change adaptation

Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee

The Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee is discussing the framework for a new Lake Study Grant Program, including the types of studies to fund and criteria for eligibility. The discussion builds on a $25,000 carryover from the 2020 budget, with no 2021 funds yet approved. The committee will also review a draft inventory of lakes in the township to prioritize which lakes may need studies.

• Discussion of Lake Study Program goals, objectives, and criteria
• Review of $25,000 budget carryover from 2020 for lake studies
• Inventory of township lakes with data on conservation authority, development pressure, and water quality parameters
• Potential future referrals from Council on boat launch management, shoreline protection, and waste management

Council

Council is holding a public meeting with delegations on the 2021 budget, including requests from the South Frontenac Museum Society, Fourteen Island Lake Association, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network, and a resident on climate change. It will also consider two road closing applications and two rezoning applications, plus reports on land surplus, draft plan extensions, and vaccination rollout for long-term care employees.

• Road closing applications RC-20-01 (Christel Lane, Storrington) and RC-20-02 (Beam, Bedford)
• Rezoning applications Z-20-14 (1024 Hidden Valley Lane) and Z-20-15 (Davidson Road at Mowoods Lane)
• Delegation requests: $60,000 for Petworth Mill preservation, $5,000 plus $10,000 in-kind for 14 Island Lake dam repairs, $5,200 for Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network
• Reports on declaring land surplus at Craig and Mustard Roads and extensions for three draft plan approvals
• Report on vaccination rollout for long-term care home employees

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a scheduled closed session. Council will discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding LPAT appeals on consent applications and minor variances, as well as confidential information about a broadband support opportunity. No decisions are made in open session.

• Closed session under Section 239.2 for litigation and confidential trade/commercial information
• LPAT appeals on consent files S-34-19-S and S-35-19-S
• Minor variance file MV-34-20-B decisions
• WTC Broadband Support Opportunity