Stone Mills, ON

Council

Council

Council

Council

Stone Mills Council will hold a public meeting to consider permanently closing and conveying an unopened municipal road allowance between Lots 12 and 13, Concession 1. Council will also decide on several special event permits, a road assessment, and a parkland dedication by-law update. The agenda includes many routine consent items and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Public meeting to close and convey unopened road allowance (PIN 45116-0286 and PIN 45116-0287)
• Special event permits for Breakfast on the Farm and Tamworth Lions Club Fish Fry (possible $500 stage fee waiver)
• Rattie Road hydraulic/hydrology assessment estimated at $20,000
• Parkland dedication by-law update and cash-in-lieu valuation process
• Resolution supporting permanent doubling of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)

Committee of Adjustment

The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment will review and likely approve four applications: three land severance consents (B09-2024 Shakoor, CON2026-0008 McNichols, CON2026-0009 Storring) and one minor variance (MV2026-0005). The meeting will also adopt minutes from a prior session and handle procedural items.

• Minor variance MV2026-0005 for a property at 4504 County Road 4, Centreville
• Severance application B09-2024 Shakoor for a 70-meter lot width with $2,500 parkland cash-in-lieu
• Severance application CON2026-0008 McNichols for a farm entrance
• Severance application CON2026-0009 Storring requiring 20-meter road widening
• Severance application CON2026-0014 Battey-Pratt for a duplex with shared laneway easement

Council

Council will review several by-laws regarding the establishment of municipal highways and land assumptions. The agenda also includes requests for special event permits, noise exemptions, and a provincial advocacy position.

• Road Widening By-law for North Beaver Lake Road, Woodcock Mills Road, School Road, Moscow Road, Freeman Road, Colebrook Road, Lake Road, and Academy Street
• 1374 Bethel Road land assumption by-law
• Provincial advocacy for a vacant commercial storefront tax tool
• Canine Watersports special event permit and noise exemption (July 24–26)
• Ottawa Power Boat Club special event permit and noise exemption (July 25–26)

CANCELLED-Committee of Adjustment

The regular Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 5, 2026 at 5:00pm. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 5, 2026 at 5:00pm

Council

Council will vote on funding a $20,000 hydraulic and hydrology assessment for Rattie Road, with options to proceed or defer. Other decisions include approving a revised Respectful Conduct Policy, authorizing recruitment for Recreation & Facilities Coordinator and Public Works Technician positions, adopting the 2026 Budget Restatement, and approving a Canada Day special event permit with noise exemption and potential donation. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions supporting Stone Mills' opposition to FIPPA changes.

• $20,000 engineering study for Rattie Road hydraulic assessment
• Approval of Respectful Conduct Policy by-law
• New staff positions: Recreation & Facilities Coordinator and Public Works Technician
• Canada Day 2026 special event permit with noise exemption and request for donation
• 2026 Budget Restatement in PSAB-compliant format

Council

Council will hold public meetings to consider two applications to permanently close and convey unopened road allowances. One involves a road allowance between Concession 7 and 8 in Sheffield, the other a portion on Plan 29R-7858. Council will also hear a deputation and vote on a special event permit for the Stoney Steps Artfest, including a request for $856.88 in financial support.

• Public meeting on closing road allowance RC2026-01 (Sheffield, Lot 18 Concession 7/8) with two conveyance options
• Public meeting on closing road allowance RC2026-02 (Part 2 on Plan 29R-7858)
• Deputation from Martha Embury requesting financial support for Stoney Steps Artfest
• Special event permit for Stoney Steps Artfest: council to cover $226.88 insurance, $30 garbage bags, $600 staff support

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering consent applications to sever parcels for three properties (Shakoor, McNichols, Storring). Each application requires conditions including well installation, sewage system confirmation, road widening, and $2,500 cash-in-lieu of parkland.

• Shakoor severance (B09-2024) with conditions for well, septic, and $2,500 parkland fee
• McNichols severance (CON2026-0008) with similar water and sewer conditions
• Storring severance (CON2026-0009) requiring 20-metre road widening
• All applications require a deed, survey, and proof of well pump test (min. 13.7 L/min)

Council

Council will vote on extending the draft approval for the Warner Pasture subdivision (24 residential lots) to July 2027. Other items include adopting a new respectful conduct policy for township representatives, approving special event permits for a gravel ride and D-Day event, and deciding not to create a by-law for BYOB alcohol at outdoor events.

• Extend draft plan approval for Warner Pasture subdivision (File 11-T-07-001) by one year to July 14, 2027
• Adopt a new Respectful Conduct Policy for handling unreasonable behavior toward township representatives
• Approve Special Event Permit for Naturally L&A Gravel Ride 2026
• Approve Special Event Permit for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 458 D-Day 2026
• Consider waiving $500 in table/chair set-up fees for two community events hosted by Lisa Ross-Black

Council

Council will hold a public meeting to discuss rezoning a portion of 70 Galbraith Grove Road from Rural to Residential Limited Services. The body will also consider a performance appraisal framework for the CAO and a donation request for Newburgh Public School Council.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZON2026-0001 at 70 Galbraith Grove Road
• Approval of CAO Performance Appraisal and Development Plan framework documents
• Donation request from Newburgh Public School Council for a raffle or silent auction
• Notice of motion for staff report on costs for free brush drop off
• Notice of motion for staff report on 'Bring Your Own Booze' legislation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application for a property at 695 Addington Street. The application seeks a variance from the Township's Zoning By-law. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and handle procedural matters.

• Minor variance application MV2026-0004 for 695 Addington Street (Whalen) - proposed approval with conditions

Council

Council will consider approving a Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and a Zoning By-law Amendment for Beaver Trace Lane, rezoning from Residential Limited Services to site-specific RLS and Open Space. Other items include adopting the 2026 Tax Levy By-law, updates on municipal election restricted acts (lame duck period), a funding request for the Yarker Ball Diamond Car Show, and authorization to participate in South Frontenac's surface treatment tender.

• Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment for Beaver Trace Lane
• 2026 Tax Levy By-law to establish tax rates
• 2026 Municipal Election Updates and Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) delegation
• Request for Support of Yarker Ball Diamond Car Show Fundraiser (staff wages)
• Participation in Township of South Frontenac's 2026 Surface Treatment Tender with Miller Paving Limited

Council

The Council will consider an application to permanently close and convey an unopened municipal road allowance (Parts 6, 10, and 11 on Plan 29R-11577). It will receive the Stone Mills Fire Master Plan Review for information and direct staff to develop an implementation plan. Council will also authorize the purchase of used truck scales for the Centreville Quarry, costing up to $20,352 plus HST, with site‑preparation costs of about $2,500. Routine consent‑agenda items will be adopted.

• Application to permanently close and convey unopened road allowance (Parts 6, 10, 11 on Plan 29R-11577)
• Purchase of used truck scales for Centreville Quarry, cost ≤ $20,352 plus HST; site prep ~$2,500
• Stone Mills Fire Master Plan Review received for information; staff to prepare implementation plan
• Presentation by The Loomex Group on the Fire Master Plan (information)
• Adoption of routine consent‑agenda items

CANCELLED - Committee of Adjustment

The scheduled Regular Committee of Adjustment meeting for April 1, 2026 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Council

Council will hold a statutory public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment to rezone part of 61 Inglesby Road from Rural to Residential Limited Service to facilitate a lot addition. Also on the agenda are lease renewals for two medical clinics at $1,000/month per practice and a donation request from the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. A consent agenda includes routine items and resolutions from other municipalities.

• Public meeting and vote on Zoning By-law Amendment ZON2025-0004 for 61 Inglesby Road
• Authorization of three-year lease renewals for medical clinics at 52 Concession St S Tamworth and 5 Earl St Newburgh at $1,000/month per practice
• Newburgh-Camden Lions Club donation request awaiting council direction
• Consent agenda includes EORN Cell Gap Project update and resolutions on Alto high-speed rail and OPP funding

Council

Council will hold public hearings on two zoning by-law amendments (2017 Centreville Rd and 4240 County Rd 6), then decide on items including adoption of the 2026 operating and capital budgets (total tax levy $7,546,575.52), a special event permit for the Sideburn event with a $10,000 land use fee, and the transfer of Centreville Cemetery operations to the Township. Also up for discussion: changing the title of Reeve to Mayor, delegating planning authority to the CAO, approving a subdivision agreement for Warner Pasture, and authorizing staff to negotiate a property transfer with the County for affordable housing expansion in Tamworth at nominal cost.

• Public hearings for zoning by-law amendments: 2017 Centreville Rd (RU to OS-X and HR-X) and 4240 County Rd 6 (RU to HR)
• Adoption of 2026 budget: operating levy $5,995,972.35, capital levy $1,539,703.17, Newburgh Waste levy $10,900.00; residential tax rate 0.00729647
• Flame Ontario 2026 special event permit approval for Sideburn event including $10,000 land use fee and noise exemption
• Centreville Cemetery acquisition: Township to assume operations of cemetery at 72 Lake Road
• Stone Mills Housing Development Project: negotiate property transfer with County for affordable housing land east of Tamworth ($1 nominal, estimated $75,000 per lot development cost)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two severance applications: CON2026-0001 for 2447 County Road 4 and CON2026-0002 for 1493 County Road 14. Each application includes multiple conditions such as entrance permits, well installation and testing, and a $2,500.00 cash‑in‑lieu payment for parkland. The meeting also includes the appointment of Mofiyinfoluwa Olunuga as Secretary‑Treasurer of the Committee.

• Severance application CON2026-0001 – 2447 County Road 4 – requires $2,500.00 cash‑in‑lieu of parkland
• Severance application CON2026-0002 – 1493 County Road 14 – requires $2,500.00 cash‑in‑lieu of parkland
• Both applications mandate entrance permits from the County and well installation with specific testing standards
• Both applications set a two‑year deadline to satisfy all conditions
• Appointment of Mofiyinfoluwa Olunuga as Secretary‑Treasurer of the Committee

Council - 23 Feb 2026- CANCELLED

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering the 2026 draft operating and capital budgets, which propose a total township tax levy of $7,541,675.52 (operating $6,001,972.35, capital $1,539,703.17) plus a Newburgh Waste levy of $10,900.00. The recommended residential tax rate is 0.00730228 for operating and capital, and 0.00014439 for Newburgh Waste. Staff are directed to post notice of intention to adopt, with the adoption by-law to be considered at the March 9, 2026 council meeting.

• 2026 operating tax levy of $6,001,972.35 and capital tax levy of $1,539,703.17
• Newburgh Waste levy of $10,900.00
• Residential tax rate of 0.00730228 for operating and capital
• Newburgh Waste residential tax rate of 0.00014439
• Adoption by-law scheduled for March 9, 2026 council meeting

Council

At the February 9, 2026 meeting, Stone Mills Council will consider a report recommending that the head of council title be changed from Reeve and Deputy Reeve to Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The council will also receive and act on several policy and by‑law items, including a Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes policy, an update to the Special Event by‑law with new set fines, and revisions to the Hours of Work & Overtime and Public Holidays & Vacations policies. Additionally, staff will report on a budget deficit for the Newburgh Medical Centre siding project and on a partnership request to support Quinte Conservation’s Green Municipal Fund application.

• 8.1 Head of Council Title Change – change Reeve/Deputy Reeve to Mayor/Deputy Mayor
• 8.2 Adoption of Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy by‑law
• 8.3 Special Event By‑law Update, including new set fines on Schedule A
• 8.5 Hours of Work & Overtime Policy Update approval
• 8.6 Public Holidays & Vacations Policy Update and direction on Remembrance Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation closures

CANCELLED - Committee of Adjustment

The regular Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no applications or decisions

Council

Council will receive the final design for Yarker Riverside Park renovations and consider directing staff to prepare tenders, with an estimated cost of $200,000 to be included in the draft budget. Other business includes a special event permit exemption request for the Newburgh Canal Bash, adoption of an updated Health and Safety Policy, and a 2026 Compensation Report recommending a 3% economic increase to salary structures. The meeting also includes a closed session for lease renewal negotiations.

• Final renovation plans for Yarker Riverside Park, including asphalt sidewalks, accessible play structures, and river access steps, with a $200,000 budget
• Special Event Permit Exemption Request for Newburgh Canal Bash – applicant granted partial exemption, required to provide emergency and site plans
• Update to Township Health and Safety Policy, repealing six existing policies and adopting a new manual via by-law
• 2026 Compensation Report recommending 3% economic increase to salary structure and grid movement for eligible staff
• Strategic Plan Update – review of 2015 Strategic Plan received for information

Council

Council will consider enacting a by-law for 2026 interim property tax billing and temporary borrowing. The meeting also includes a request to reconsider a previous resolution and a pre-budget approval for a Records Clerk position.

• Reconsideration of Resolution 30-700-2025
• 2026 Interim Property Tax Billing By-law
• 2026 Temporary Borrowing By-law
• Fees and Charges By-law Amendment
• Pre-budget approval for Records Clerk position ($25,000)

Committee of Adjustment

The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment will decide on three consent (severance) applications for property divisions at Hooper Road, 923 County Road 1, and 1820 Bethel Road. Each application is recommended for provisional approval subject to conditions including road widening, well requirements, cash-in-lieu of parkland, and karst topography assessments. The decisions will determine whether these lot creations proceed.

• CON2025-0026 – Hinch/Nolan: provisional approval of severance on Hooper Road with conditions including consolidation with adjacent lands and karst evaluation.
• CON2025-0022 – Corriveau: lot creation at 923 County Road 1 with conditions involving a 0.3m reserve along County Road 1, mutual entrance permit, and well requirements.
• CON2025-0030 – Westendorp: severance at 1820 Bethel Road with conditions including road widening up to 5m, well establishment on both parcels, and karst hazard assessment.
• Cash-in-lieu of parkland of $2,500 required for the Corriveau severed lot.
• All applications require completion of conditions within two years and payment of outstanding taxes.