Stirling-Rawdon public meetings in 2023
59 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council will consider several by-laws, including new water and sewer rates and zoning changes for Sarles Road and Gospel Road. The meeting also includes the appointment of Committee of Adjustment members and a tiered response agreement with Quinte EMS.
- By-law 95-23: Establish water and sewer rates
- By-law 90-23: Rezoning 502 Sarles Road to PA-46 and EP zones
- By-law 91-23: Rezoning 502 Gospel Road to Rural Residential (RR) zone
- By-law 92-23: Tiered Response Agreement with Quinte EMS
- By-law 94-23: Regulate the placement and use of trailers
Special Building Inspection Services Board
The Special Building Inspection Services Board will meet to discuss a proposed amendment to the agreement for the enforcement of the Building Code Act and Building Code. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding amendment to Agreement for the Enforcement of the Building Code Act and Building Code
Emergency Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Emergency Council is meeting to pass By-law 88-23. This by-law authorizes the Township to enter a financing agreement with the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) to fund ongoing capital projects.
- By-law 88-23: Authorize financing agreement with Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC)
- By-law 89-23: Confirmation by-law for the Emergency Council meeting proceedings
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board will meet to approve multiple revised governance policies, including succession planning and CEO evaluation. The Board will also discuss non-resident fees and renew an occupancy agreement with the Stirling Musical Instrument Lending Library.
- Approval of revised Board Member Succession Planning Policy #GP0927G
- Approval of Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Policy #GP0814
- Approval of Strategic Planning Policy #GP1122A
- Approval of Delegation of Authority to the CEO Policy #GP0927H
- Renewal of Stirling Musical Instrument Lending Library occupancy agreement until December 30, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is considering two applications for minor variances regarding property setbacks and building locations. One application involves a single-family dwelling on Future Lane, and the other concerns an accessory building at 5199 Stirling Marmora Road.
- MV3-23: Request to reduce high-water mark setback from 30m to 25.7m and front yard setback from 10m to 4.63m at Future Lane
- MV4-23: Request to permit an accessory building to be located in front of the main building at 5199 Stirling Marmora Road
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a zoning amendment for 4701 Stirling Marmora Road to support a draft plan of subdivision. The proposal seeks to rezone land to Residential Second Density, Open Space, and Environmental Protection zones. The committee is also considering several applications for land consent.
- Zoning amendment for 25 acres at 4701 Stirling Marmora Road (Springbrook Subdivision)
- Application for Consent: 330 Bronson Rapids Road (Agnes Vinnicombe)
- Application for Consent: 726 Sarles Road (Rose & Roy Rittwage)
- Application for Consent: 177 McConnell Road (Robert & Valerie Rashotte)
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing minutes from several committee meetings held in late October 2023. Discussions include proposed 2024 capital expenditures for fire services and public works, as well as community grant recommendations.
- Proposed 2024 grants totaling $12,000 for various community organizations
- Proposed paving of Wingfield Road for $535,000
- Proposed paving of Wellmans Road for $281,670
- Proposed $412,000 for tar and chip road work
- Request for heritage designation for Hubble Hill Cemetery
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss updates regarding the rink roof, field upgrades, and a caretaker for ball diamonds. Members will also discuss a parks walk around and review information from Canadian Ramp Company regarding skateparks and pumptracks.
- Discussion: Rink Roof Update
- Discussion: Field Upgrades
- Discussion: Caretaker for Ball Diamonds
- Discussion: Parks Walk Around
- Information: Canadian Ramp Company brochure and pumptrack handout
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will consider a by-law to authorize temporary and long-term borrowing for downtown infrastructure updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding security for the BIA Holiday Market and changes to the BIA Board of Management.
- By-law 75-23: Temporary and long-term borrowing from OILC for Downtown Infrastructure Update
- BIA Board of Management membership change: Appointing Julie and Mike Amodeo to replace Ashley and Travis Pope
- Holiday Market security: Proposal to use Stirling-Rawdon Fire Department volunteers instead of police/security
- Transportation Committee: Monitoring of the new sensing traffic light system
- Library Board: Exploring a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Quinte West Public Library
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board will meet to approve board evaluation and succession planning policies. The meeting also includes receiving the Ontario Public Library Guidelines Audit Report and reviewing advocacy priorities from the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries.
- Approval of Board Evaluation Policy #GP0927F
- Approval of Board Member Succession Planning Policy #GP0927G
- Review of Ontario Public Library Guidelines Audit Report
- Receipt of FOPL and OLA advocacy priority correspondence
- Use of Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation Tools
Special Council
The Special Council meeting focuses on an education and training session regarding the strategic planning process. Dr. Kate Graham from Colliers Project Leaders is scheduled to lead this session in a closed session.
- Closed session for strategic planning process education and training
- Training session led by Dr. Kate Graham, Senior Advisor, Colliers Project Leaders
- By-law 74-23 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will meet to adopt various committee minutes and consider By-law 72-23 to amend committee appointments. The meeting also includes a resolution to support the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus regarding the Municipal Finance Tool.
- By-law 72-23: Amend Committee Appointment By-law 1592-22
- Resolution to support the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Municipal Finance Tool
- Review of Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board minutes from June 21, 2023
- Review of Building Inspection Services Board minutes from April 27, 2023
- Review of Arena Board minutes from September 26, 2023
Building Inspection Services Board
The Building Inspection Services Board will receive presentations from residents requesting a review of permit fees for a riding arena and a hop house. The Board will also consider a report requesting an additional vehicle and discuss requests from Wollaston and Faraday Townships to join the Board.
- Deputation: Request for review of building permit fee cost for a riding arena
- Deputation: Request regarding cost of permit for a Hop House
- Report: Request for an additional vehicle from the Chief Building Official
- Discussion: Request from Wollaston Township to join the Board
- Discussion: Request from Faraday Township to join the Board
By-law Enforcement Services Board
The Board will discuss requests from the Township of Wollaston and the Township of Faraday to join the service. The meeting also includes receiving the By-law Officer's report and financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2023.
- Discussion: Request from Township of Wollaston to join the Board
- Discussion: Request from Township of Faraday to join the Board
- Receipt of By-law Officer's Report (April to August 2023)
- Receipt of Statement of Revenue and Expenditures ending August 31, 2023
Arena Board
The Arena Board is receiving the statement of revenue and expenditures for the period ending August 31, 2023, and the Manager's Report. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and the receipt of staff reports.
- Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for period ending August 31, 2023
- Manager's Report for September 26, 2023
- Proposed donation of refrigeration equipment valued at approximately $100,000
- Discussion of military rentals providing approximately $10,000 in revenue
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board will meet to approve multiple updated policies, including patron privacy and workplace safety. The board will also receive financial reports for May, June, and July 2023 and discuss reciprocal borrowing agreements.
- Approval of revised Patron Privacy and Confidentiality Policy #OP1025S
- Approval of Statement of Values Policy #FP0927M
- Approval of Public Code of Conduct Policy #OP0821
- Approval of Safety in Workplace Policy #OP0822
- Approval of Safety, Security and Emergencies in the Library Policy #OP0825
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will review several by-laws, including rezoning requests for Squire Road and new agreements with three conservation authorities. The meeting also addresses the appointment of a By-law Enforcement Officer.
- Rezoning of Squire Road land from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential
- Expansion of the Environmental Protection Zone on Squire Road
- Memorandums of Understanding with Quinte, Lower Trent, and Crowe Valley Conservation Authorities
- Appointment of a By-law Enforcement Officer
- Approval of a minor variance for a garage at 173 McGee Road
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for Peggy Dugas and Elwood Phillips. The request seeks to permit the construction of a garage in the front yard with a reduced setback of 18.29 metres.
- Minor variance MV2-23: permit garage in front yard at 173 McGee Road
- Reduction of front yard setback from 20 metres to 18.29 metres
- Relief from Section 5.25.2 of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 320-03
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing several zoning amendments and applications for consent to sever land. Key discussions include rezoning land on Squire Road for residential use and reviewing various property severances across the township.
- Zoning amendment for 5.2 acres on Squire Road to create a residential lot
- Expansion of Environmental Protection (EP) Zone on Squire Road lands
- Consent application for 2770 Springbrook Road (B63/23 & B64/23)
- Consent application for 1119 Tuftsville Road (B65/23)
- Consent application for 502 & 442 Gospel Road (B69/23, B70/23 & B71/23)
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council is meeting to discuss the sale of a road allowance on Nancy Street and a request for support from a rural mental health coalition. The agenda also includes approving a contract for poundkeeper services and reviewing committee reports.
- Public meeting regarding the sale of road allowance on Nancy Street, Plan 38
- By-law 63-23 for poundkeeper services agreement with HSHPE-QHS
- Request for support from the Coalition for Improved Rural Mental Health Services
- Transportation Committee recommendation to lease a John Deere Grader for $10,831.67 per month
- Environmental Committee recommendation for MOUs with CVCA and LTCA
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will review a costing report for the Emma Street sidewalk. The meeting also includes receiving minutes from various advisory committees and reviewing correspondence from local conservation and waste authorities.
- Emma Street Sidewalk Costing Report
- Iron Brook Excavating Inc. tender recommendation for Harold Hall and Cemetery Chapel
- Review of committee minutes from Environmental, Transportation, and Finance committees
- Correspondence from Lower Trent Conservation Authority and Quinte Waste Solutions
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss several municipal projects. Discussion items include a new base program, an update on the rink roof, and field upgrades.
- New Base Program discussion
- Rink Roof update discussion
- Field Upgrades discussion
By-law Enforcement Services Board
The By-law Enforcement Services Board is meeting to discuss the potential expansion of the Board. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider personal matters regarding an identifiable individual.
- Discussion regarding expansion of the Board
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will consider several by-laws, including new fees for building and plumbing permits. The meeting also includes a deputation regarding the Stirling Community Dinner Project and zoning changes for Wellmans Road.
- By-law 57-23: Zoning amendment for 995-1057 Wellmans Road
- By-law 58-23: New building, demolition, plumbing, and sewage system permit fees
- By-law 59-23: Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program funding agreement
- By-law 60-23: Fire Services Dispatch agreement with the City of St. Catharines
- Deputation: Reverend Cheryl McMurray regarding the Stirling Community Dinner Project
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a discussion with MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman. The council will also consider By-law 55-23 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.
- Discussion with MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman
- By-law 55-23 to confirm council proceedings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application to allow an accessory building to be built closer to the Rylstone Lake high-water mark. The applicant seeks to reduce the required setback from 30 metres to 11.88 metres. Staff recommend approval subject to a Site Plan Control Agreement.
- Minor Variance MV1-23: 18.12 metre reduction of high-water mark setback at 38 Harmony Lane
- Proposed construction of an accessory building (garage)
- Staff recommendation for approval with a Site Plan Control Agreement
- No objections received from Fire Chief, Public Works Manager, or Chief Building Official
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to rezone 43 acres at 995-1057 Wellmans Road to recognize an existing dwelling and prohibit new residential uses on the remainder. The committee is also discussing township-wide administrative amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
- Rezoning 3.9 acres at 995-1057 Wellmans Road from Permanent Agriculture to Rural Residential
- Rezoning 39.3 acres at 995-1057 Wellmans Road to Permanent Agriculture Exception (PA-40) to prohibit new residential uses
- Township-wide administrative amendments to Zoning By-law 320-03 regarding accessory buildings, parking, and commercial uses
- Application for consent for property severance at 179 Spry Road (B53/23 & B54/23)
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board is meeting to approve financial and working alone policies. The board will also address the resignation of John Rock and the appointment of Kristina Smith.
- Approval of Financial Control and Oversight Policy #GP0927D
- Approval of Working Alone Policy #OP1025E
- Appointment of Kristina Smith to the Library Board
- Election of a new Library Board Vice-Chair
- Review of April 2023 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Regular Council
The Council is considering several by-laws, including zoning amendments for a GellyBall business and a land severance. They are also reviewing agreements for pavement inspection services and the Stirling Festival Theatre.
- By-law 50-23: Rezoning 1.85 acres at 476 Hoards Road for a GellyBall business
- By-law 51-23: Rezoning 100 acres at 567 Kings Mill Road for a land severance
- By-law 49-23: Agreement with Stirling Festival Theatre Inc. for theatre maintenance
- By-law 53-23: Agreement with Streetscan Canada ULC for pavement inspection
- By-law 52-23: Boundary Road Agreement with the City of Quinte West
Special Council
The Special Council will meet to discuss a presentation from MPP Ric Bresee and adopt minutes from the Environmental and Transportation committees. The meeting also includes the adoption of By-law 46-23 to confirm council proceedings.
- Discussion with MPP Ric Bresee
- Environmental Committee: 2022 Annual Monitoring Report for Rawdon Landfill
- Environmental Committee: Recommendation to deny property owner assistance for Frankford Road properties
- Transportation Committee: Recommendation to complete Gospel Road geo-technical project in-house
- Transportation Committee: Recommendation to approve T.R.D. Construction for Stirling Wall relocation
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing two zoning by-law amendments and one application for consent. The meeting includes public discussions regarding a new business at 476 Hoards Road and land rezoning at 567 Kings Mill Road.
- Zoning amendment for 476 Hoards Road to allow a GellyBall business
- Zoning amendment for 567 Kings Mill Road to rezone 0.4 hectares to Rural Residential
- Rezoning of 40.1 hectares at 567 Kings Mill Road to prohibit residential and livestock uses
- Application for consent at 502 Sarles Road involving road widening and site entrance requirements
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will meet to discuss several municipal by-laws and correspondence. Key items include new agreements for garbage collection, animal control services, and road widening on Springbrook Road.
- By-law 40-23: Agreement with Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. for garbage collection
- By-law 42-23: Agreement with Pierce Animal Control for animal control services
- By-law 43-23: Road widening along Springbrook Road
- By-law 41-23: Appointment of Tanner Crocker as Building Inspector
- West Nile Virus: Permission for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health to perform larviciding
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board is meeting to approve three governance policies regarding financial oversight, board advocacy, and board training. The board will also receive the CEO report and the March 2023 statement of revenues and expenditures.
- Approval of Financial Control and Oversight policy #GP0927D
- Approval of Board Advocacy policy #GP294/10E
- Approval of Board Training policy #OP0927E
- Review of March 2023 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Regular Council
The Council will meet to pass several development agreements and administrative by-laws. Key items include the adoption of 2023 tax rates and a new by-law to establish user fees and charges.
- By-law 37-23: Adoption of 2023 tax rates and levies
- By-law 38-23: Establishment of new user fees and charges
- By-law 36-23: Caretaking services agreement for Doug Andrews Memorial Park and Henry Street Ball Diamond
- Development agreements for Squire Road, Wingfield Road, and Harold Road
- Receipt of correspondence regarding bail reform and invasive phragmites
Arena Board
The Arena Board is meeting to receive the statement of revenue and expenditures for the period ending March 31, 2023, and the April 2023 Manager's Report. The board will also discuss facility maintenance updates and curling club requests.
- Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for period ending March 31, 2023
- Manager's Report for April 2023
- Discussion of curling club room use and potential tank installation
- Report on summer maintenance including bleacher heaters and water line repairs
- Planned repair of collapsed floor drain near the culvert
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a consent application to sever land at 381 Squire Road. The committee will also receive a report regarding administrative amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 320-03.
- Consent application for Robert & Patricia Beattie at 381 Squire Road
- Proposed severance of 18.2 hectare (45 acre) lot from 20.2 hectare (50 acre) retained lot
- Report on Administrative Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 320-03
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council is holding a public meeting regarding the 2023 Budget. The agenda also includes awarding a waste collection contract and reviewing several committee minutes.
- Awarding Waste Collection Disposal contract to E360 ($72,774.00 for Ward 1; $41,533.44 for Ward 2)
- Public Meeting regarding the 2023 Budget
- By-law 28-23: Agreement for opening and closing graves
- By-law 29-23: Cemetery Fees By-law
- Review of Harold Hall and Cemetery Chapel RFP
Building Inspection Services Board
The Building Inspection Services Board is reviewing staff recommendations to amend building fee by-laws. The board is also receiving monthly reports from the Chief Building Official and reviewing financial statements.
- Proposal to add a $1,200 fee for registering and discharging orders on title
- Proposal to change residential renovation fees to $50 per sq ft
- Proposal to change commercial/industrial renovation fees to $75 per sq ft
- Review of March 2023 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
- Correspondence from Marmora and Lake requesting increased office hours
By-law Enforcement Services Board
The Board will receive the By-Law Officer Report and the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the period ending March 31, 2023. The meeting also includes a scheduled closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations.
- By-Law Officer Report (January to March 2023)
- Statement of Revenue and Expenditures (ending March 31, 2023)
- Closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations
- Approval of January 26 and March 6, 2023, meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is conducting further discussion regarding a walk around of local parks held on April 12. The discussion covers various maintenance needs, equipment repairs, and potential upgrades across several locations.
- Springbrook Park: tree planting, bench painting, and rink board repairs
- Dog Park: chip maintenance and new washroom signage
- Woods Drive: accessibility reinstatement and garbage bin lock repair
- Henry Street: washroom accessibility quotes and tennis court paving/painting
- Elaine Crescent: addition of picnic tables and garbage bins
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board is reviewing several governance policies regarding committees and policy development. The Board is also discussing the relationship between active cardholders and the local population, alongside strategic plan survey results.
- Approval of Committees of the Library Board policy #GP0811
- Approval of Policy Development policy #GP0927C
- Approval of Policy on Policy Making #GP0927P
- Discussion of active cardholders versus population and strategic plan survey results
- Review of February 2023 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Regular Council
The Council will hear a presentation from the Central Hastings Support Network regarding public transit funding. They will also consider awarding a cemetery interment contract and amending cemetery cost by-laws.
- Deputation from Sally Gale regarding Central Hastings Public Transit funding
- Cemetery Interment Contract award to Citywide Welding & Excavating ($750.00 +HST for full interment; $300 +HST for cremation)
- Proposed amendment to By-law 1387-20 regarding cemetery costs
- Zoning By-law amendment for 251 Goods Road (By-law 26-23)
- Discussion of Lagoon Culvert Replacement and Pavement Marking contracts
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a request to rezone 3.75 acres at 251 Goods Road from Marginal Agriculture to a Rural Industrial Exception zone. The change would limit the land use specifically to a metal roofing business. The committee is also reviewing a consent application regarding road frontage for James and Sheila Finch.
- Zoning amendment (ZBA23-5) for 251 Goods Road to permit a metal roofing business
- Public meeting regarding the 251 Goods Road rezoning
- Consent application B178/22 for James & Sheila Finch regarding zoning and road frontage
- Staff report regarding building code and safety requirements for the proposed industrial use
Special Building Inspection Services Board
The board will hold a meeting to adopt the agenda and enter a closed session. The closed session is regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations.
- Closed session regarding personal matters and employee negotiations
Regular Council
The Council will review several by-laws, including zoning amendments for properties on Lake Road and Cooke Road. The agenda also includes authorizing a bridge rehabilitation agreement and a waste management system.
- By-law 18-23 to appoint Nicholas Pedersen as Building Inspector
- By-law 19-23 rezoning 9.4 acres at Lake Road and Campbellford Road
- By-law 20-23 and 21-23 rezoning 2.5 acres each on Cooke Road
- By-law 24-23 for Highway 14 (Cooney Flats) Bridge rehabilitation with Bonnechere Excavating Inc.
- Road closure of Church Street for Front Porch Shenanigans on May 26-28, 2023
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board is reviewing the 2023 proposed budget and discussing a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Quinte West Public Library. The meeting includes the approval of three governance policies regarding board purpose, orientation, and member duties.
- Approval of Board Purpose Policy #GP0809
- Approval of Board Orientation Policy #GP294 10B
- Approval of Duties and Responsibilities of Individual Board Members Policy #GP0810
- Discussion of Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with Quinte West Public Library
- Review of 2023 proposed budget including a proposed 8% increase in Municipal Grants
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing several zoning by-law amendments to create residential building lots and land assemblies. The meeting also includes a presentation from Lower Trent Conservation regarding changes to their role under Bill 23.
- Zoning amendment for 63 Lake Road to rezone 9.4 acres from Marginal Agriculture to Residential Second Density Holding
- Zoning amendments for Cooke Road to rezone two 2.5-acre lots from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential
- Application for consent on Tuftsville Road involving land severance and potential rezoning to Rural Residential
- Presentation by Rhonda Bateman of Lower Trent Conservation regarding Bill 23 and municipal service agreements
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council meeting includes a proposed zoning amendment for 227 West Front Street to change its designation to Multiple Residential Exception. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence regarding Bill 23 and reviewing minutes from various advisory committees.
- Zoning amendment (By-law 16-23) for 227 West Front Street
- Correspondence regarding Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act
- Review of minutes from Protection to Persons and Property, Finance and Personnel, and Arena Board meetings
Building Inspection Services Board
The Board will review December 2022 monthly reports and revenue statements. Members will also discuss the preliminary budget and establish the meeting schedule for the remainder of the Council term.
- Setting 2023 meeting schedule for the 4th Thursday in January, April, August and December
- Preliminary budget discussions
- Review of December 2022 CBO monthly report
- Review of December 2022 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
Arena Board
The Arena Board will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-2026 term. Members will discuss the 2023 draft budget and hear a request from the Stirling Curling Club regarding arena change room space.
- Election of Arena Board Chair and Vice Chair (2022-2026 term)
- Stirling Curling Club request to recover arena change room space
- Review of revenue and expenditures up to December 31, 2022
- Discussion and potential approval of the 2023 draft budget
- Manager's report regarding winter rentals and equipment repairs
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council is reviewing committee minutes and several municipal by-laws. Key items include awarding a bridge rehabilitation contract and passing an interim tax levy for 2023.
- Awarding $842,515.00 contract to Bonnechere Excavating Ltd. for Highway 14 bridge rehabilitation
- By-law 13-23: Rezoning 405 & 445 Salem Road from Permanent Agriculture to Rural Residential and PA-43
- By-law 14-23: Passing an interim tax levy for the year 2023
- Recommendation to purchase a Volvo truck for $386,044.00 plus taxes
- Approval of community fund donations totaling $8,250.00
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board is reviewing financial statements for December 2022 and January 2023. The meeting includes the approval of several new library policies and a report on non-resident usage statistics.
- Approval of Library Board Policy #BP0806 (Powers and Duties)
- Approval of Library Board Policy #BP0807 (Meetings of the Board)
- Approval of Library Board Policy #BP0927B (Amendment of Bylaws)
- Review of 2022 Municipal tax levy of $180,157 for the library
- Discussion of humidity concerns in the Musical Instrument Lending Library (MILL)
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to rezone 4 acres at 405 & 445 Salem Road from Permanent Agriculture to Rural Residential. The meeting also includes a discussion on an administrative amendment to commercial zoning and a severance application for Squire Road.
- Zoning amendment for 405 & 445 Salem Road to create a Rural Residential zone and a Permanent Agriculture Exception No. 43 zone
- Proposed administrative amendment to Section 5.19 (vi) of the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law to prohibit residential uses on the main floor of commercial buildings
- Severance application for 2005 Springbrook Road & Squire Road involving two 2.1 hectare lots
- Public meeting regarding the Salem Road rezoning
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will hold a discussion regarding the budget review. Members will also review the committee's mandate.
- Budget Review Discussion
- Review of Committee Mandate Discussion
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will meet to discuss and potentially pass multiple by-laws regarding municipal services. Items include new agreements for janitorial services, HVAC maintenance, and bulk fuel supply.
- By-law 06-23: Adopt Emergency Management Program and Response Plan
- By-law 07-23: Janitorial services contract with Garry Finch
- By-law 08-23: HVAC maintenance agreement with D & M Plumbing, Heating and Refrigeration
- By-law 09-23: UV disinfection unit service agreement with Trojan Technologies Group ULC
- By-law 10-23: Bulk fuel supply contract with Country Farm Centre
By-law Enforcement Services Board
The Board will review the December 2022 By-Law Officer Report and financial statements. Members will also hold preliminary budget discussions and discuss truck repairs.
- Preliminary budget discussions
- Truck repair discussion
- Review of December 2022 By-Law Officer Report
- Proposed meeting schedule for the current Council term
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library Board is reviewing a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Madoc and Marmora and Lakes public libraries. The Board is also reviewing information regarding municipal tax breakdowns and the number of active patron households.
- Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with Madoc and Marmora and Lakes Public Library
- Review of municipal tax levy of $180,157 for 2022
- Policy review of Statement of Authority (BP0804)
- Policy review of Composition of the Board (BP294/10A)
- Policy review of Terms of Reference of the Officers (BP0805)
Regular Council
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will consider several by-laws, including zoning amendments for 2104 Wingfield Road and a reciprocal automatic aid agreement with Trent Hills. The meeting also includes appointments to the Stirling-Rawdon BIA Board of Management.
- Zoning amendment for 2104 Wingfield Road (West Lot)
- Zoning amendment for 2104 Wingfield Road (East Lot)
- Reciprocal Automatic Aid agreement with the Municipality of Trent Hills
- Appointments to the Stirling-Rawdon BIA Board of Management
- By-law 01-23 to appoint 2023 officers
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing applications for land severance at 66 Williams Road, 386 Sweet Road, and 567 Kings Mill Road. The committee is considering various conditions for approval, including road widening, site entrance safety, and rezoning requirements.
- Consent application: 66 Williams Road (Nathan Sheridan)
- Consent application: 386 Sweet Road (James & Sheila Finch)
- Consent application: 567 Kings Mill Road (Rodney Russett)
- Proposed rezoning of 567 Kings Mill Road to Rural Residential (RR) and Permanent Agriculture Exception No. 44 (PA-44)