Stone Mills public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Council will consider a new by-law regarding the placement of municipal election signs and review the Outdoor Rink Policy. The agenda also includes proposals for property tax write-offs on municipally owned lands and the allocation of unspent departmental budgets to reserves.
- By-law to regulate Municipal Election Signs
- Property tax write-offs for municipally owned properties totaling $5,760.99
- Allocation of unspent funds from Waste Management, Fire, and Transportation to reserves
- Approval of November 2021 accounts payable totaling $505,680.71
- Appointment of new Waste Site Attendants
Virtual Committee Of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several severance and minor variance applications. The committee provisionally approved a severance for Norm and Tina Brown subject to conditions including well establishment and hydrogeological assessments. One application was deferred pending technical commentary from Quinte Conservation Authority.
- Provisional approval of severance B19-2021 (Norm and Tina Brown)
- $2,500 cash-in-lieu of parkland fee for the severed lot
- Approval of minor variance A12-2021 (Craig) to reduce water setback
- Approval of redevelopment application A15-2021 at 153 Neville Point Road
- Deferral of minor variance A17-2021 (Henriksen) for technical review
Council
Council will review food waste diversion solutions and the proposed development for the Camden East Parkette. The meeting also includes approving the hiring of up to three Waste Site Attendants and reviewing COVID-19 requirements for community hall rentals. Additionally, Council will review October 2021 accounts payable totaling $810,747.30.
- Support for Concept 2 of the Camden East Parkette development
- Approval to hire up to three Waste Site Attendants
- COVID-19 requirements for Township Community Hall rentals
- Review of October 2021 accounts payable totaling $810,747.30
- Rating By-law regarding the Tile Drainage Act (Leroux)
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council will discuss the re-opening of township community halls with new COVID-19 rental requirements. The agenda includes a proposal to approve electronic voting services for the 2022 municipal election and a road closing by-law for the McClellan area. Council will also receive information regarding the 2022 Quinte Conservation budget.
- Road Closing By-law for the McClellan area
- Approval of Intelivote Systems Inc. quotation for 2022 election electronic voting
- New COVID-19 requirements for Township Community Hall rentals
- Review of September 2021 revenue and expenditures
- Receipt of the 2022 Quinte Conservation Budget
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Township of Stone Mills has issued public notice for several Planning Act applications to be reviewed via delegated authority. These applications propose splitting existing parcels into new, separate lots. One proposal involves creating three new properties from a 115-hectare parcel at 576 Joyce Road.
- Severance application B82-2021 (Calver)
- Severance application B43-2021 (Calver)
- Severance application B83-2021 (Calver)
- Proposal to sever 3 properties at 576 Joyce Road
Council
The Stone Mills Council is reviewing a site plan agreement for the reconstruction of the Free Flow gas station in Newburgh. The agenda includes multiple by-laws to establish certain lands as municipal highways. Additionally, council will review a draft mandatory vaccination policy and September 2021 accounts payable.
- Site plan agreement for Free Flow gas station at 2068 County Road 1 E., Newburgh
- Multiple road widening by-laws (Carey, Cowan, McNichols, Lahaie/Medeiros, and Hayes)
- Review of draft mandatory vaccination policy for employees and volunteers
- Approval of September 2021 accounts payable totaling $1,819,252.40
- Update on the Varty Lake- Road in-Lieu process
Council
The Stone Mills Council is reviewing a proposal to allocate land in Tamworth for the construction of two 4-plexes. The agenda also includes declaring several properties as surplus and discussing the closure of Henderson Road. Additionally, the Council will address repairs for the Public Works Building.
- Endorsement of 3.0 acres in Tamworth for affordable housing
- Declaration of eight property parcels as surplus
- Proposal to close Henderson Road between Mill Street and Napanee River
- First right of refusal for Former Yarker School at $150,000 below appraisal
- Contract with Greer Galloway Consulting Engineers for building rehabilitation
Committee Of Adjustment
The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment met to review several development applications. The committee approved three minor variance requests involving building additions and setbacks. It also granted provisional approval for one land severance application subject to various conditions.
- Approved minor variance for a 2-storey addition and sewage system (Neilson)
- Approved livestock facility setback reduction at 7 Lockridge Road (Lockridge)
- Approved building additions and water setback reductions (Bawn)
- Provisionally approved land severance subject to well and hydrogeological requirements (Brown)
- $2,500 cash-in-lieu of parkland required for the Brown severance
Council
The Stone Mills Council will consider several by-laws to establish municipal highways through various road widening projects. The agenda also includes a report on a proposed development site for affordable housing in partnership with Lennox and Addington County. Additionally, the council will review financial statements and a draft vaccination policy for municipal employees.
- Road widening by-laws for Lockridge, Munro, Amos, Richmond/Holland, Nibourg, and Grant
- Proposed development site for affordable housing in partnership with Lennox and Addington County
- Draft Municipal Employment Vaccination Policy
- Stone Mills Recreation Ice Slab Replacement results
Council
The Council is reviewing an affordable housing partnership with Lennox and Addington County that may include a four-plex development on a 2-acre parcel of land. The agenda also includes approving funding for the Tamworth Medical Centre renovation through ICIP Covid Funding. Additionally, Council will review building condition assessments and July's accounts payable totaling $866,570.87.
- Affordable housing partnership with Lennox and Addington County involving a 2-acre parcel for a four-plex
- ICIP Covid Funding agreement for the renovation of Tamworth Medical Centre
- Approval of July 2021 accounts payable totaling $866,570.87
- Use of County consultant for Building Condition Assessments funded by Municipal Properties Reserve
- Delegation regarding the implementation of a domestic cat by-law
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications to sever parcels of land under delegated authority. These include requests for new lot creations and property boundary changes.
- Severance application B39-2021 at 619 Bethel Rd by Michalski
- Severance applications B44-2021 and B45-2021 for 1652703 Ontario Inc.
- Severance applications B46-2021, B47-2021, and B48-2021 for Green
- Severance applications B52-2021, B53-2021, and B54-2021 for 1278804 Ontario Inc.
- Severance applications B58-2021, B59-2021, and B60-2021 for 1425703 Ontario Inc.
Council
The Stone Mills Council is reviewing a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and a site plan control exemption request. The agenda also includes the re-tendering of a recreation project and proposed renovations for the Public Works Building.
- Franchise Agreement between the Township and Enbridge Gas Inc.
- Site Plan Control Exemption Request for a one-year period
- Cancellation and re-tendering of the Stone Mills Recreation Project
- June 2021 Accounts Payable totaling $2,767,870.25
- Proposed renovations to the Public Works Building
Virtual Committee Of Adjustment
The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment reviewed several severance and minor variance applications. The committee provisionally approved two severance applications and multiple minor variances, while deferring others pending technical reviews.
- Provisional approval of severance application B55-2020 (Wood)
- Provisional approval of severance application B25-2021 (Lyman) including a $2,500 parkland fee
- Approval of minor variance A05-2021 for a 528 square foot carport
- Deferral of minor variance A06-2021 pending Quinte Conservation commentary
- Approval of minor variance A09-2021 for a 528 square foot accessory structure
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council will review the 2020 draft financial statements. The meeting includes a proposal to purchase a wheeled excavator for $223,350. Council will also consider cancelling the Stone Mills Recreation Centre Renovation Tender.
- Purchase of a wheeled excavator from Hartington Equipment for $223,350 (excluding HST)
- Cancellation of the Stone Mills Recreation Centre Renovation Tender
- Review of 2020 Draft Financial Statements
Council
The Stone Mills Council will review the Township Tax Collection Policy and an updated Accounts Receivable Policy to allow for online credit card payments. The agenda includes a procurement policy variation to facilitate the purchase of used trucks due to industry shortages. Council will also consider community engagement for site plan control applications.
- Approval of the Township Tax Collection Policy
- Endorsement of an updated Accounts Receivable Policy and purchase of an Online Payment Module
- Procurement variation for used 3/4 tonne trucks, including two used F250s (estimated $42,000)
- Review of May 2021 accounts payable totaling $579,771.98
- Proclamation of June 2021 as Pride Month
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Township of Stone Mills is reviewing several land severance applications under delegated authority. The agenda includes applications for Bankosky, Murphy, Vandenberg, Gilmour, and Magee.
- Severance application B26-2021 (Bankosky)
- Severance application B27-2021 (Bankosky)
- Severance application B35-2021 (Murphy)
- Severance application B36-2021 (Vandenberg)
- Severance application B37-2021 (Gilmour)
Council
The meeting includes a report recommending the construction of a parkette at 2553 County Road 4 following tornado damage. Council will also discuss a cannabis production by-law extension and a proposed skate park in Tamworth. Additionally, the council will review April 2021 accounts payable.
- Construction of a parkette at 2553 County Road 4, Camden East
- Purchase of a ¾ Ton 4x4 truck from Petrie Ford for $50,034.00
- Purchase of a ½ Ton 4x4 truck from Kingston Toyota for $52,636.00
- 12-month extension of Interim Control By-law for cannabis production
- Delegation regarding a proposed skate park in Tamworth
Virtual Committee Of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed three severance applications from Eric and Linda Smith involving the division of land parcels. These applications are subject to conditions regarding well testing, hydrogeological assessments, and road access. Two of the applications include a $2,500.00 parkland fee requirement.
- Provisional approval of severance application B14-2021
- Provisional approval of severance application B15-2021
- Provisional approval of severance application B16-2021
- $2,500.00 parkland fee for B14-2021
- $2,500.00 parkland fee for B15-2021
Council
Council will review sick leave policies for part-time and seasonal employees and authorize the hiring of four summer maintenance students. The meeting also includes a decision on purchasing two electric SUVs and releasing a tender for community centre renovations.
- Appointment of James Richmond as Building Inspector
- Hiring of four summer maintenance student positions
- Purchase of two Kia Niro Electric SUVs
- Tender release for Stone Mills Recreation Centre renovation
Council - 19 Apr 2021- VIRTUAL MEETING(ZOOM)
Council will conduct the third and final reading of the 2021 municipal budget to establish tax rates. The agenda also includes a by-law to permanently close an unopened road allowance in Baxter. Additionally, Council will review a report regarding education development charges for new residential construction.
- Third and final reading of the 2021 Municipal Budget (By-law 2021-1072)
- Road Closing By-law for Baxter
- Report on Education Development Charges for new residential construction
- Approval of March 2021 Accounts Payable totaling $2,087,207.12
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Township of Stone Mills is advertising several Planning Act applications for public comment during technical review. One proposal involves severing a 1.0 hectare parcel from a larger property for residential use on Frizzell Road. This notice is an advertisement and is not a formal public meeting.
- Severance application B19-2021 to create a new residential lot at 518 Frizzell Road
- Multiple severance applications including B20-2021 through B34-2021
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council is meeting to conduct the second reading of the 2021 municipal budget and review February 2021 accounts payable. The agenda also includes authorizing a rescue pumper contract and discussing staff compensation adjustments.
- Second reading of the 2021 Stone Mills Township Municipal Budget
- Approval of February 2021 accounts payable totaling $564,120.14
- Authorization to award a rescue pumper contract to Darch Fire Inc.
- Approval of the 2021 compensation grid and future CPI-based increases
- Engagement of Greer Galloway engineering firm for Public Works Garage repairs
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for consent to sever land in the Township of Stone Mills. These applications involve requests to create new lots from existing parcels under the Planning Act.
- Severance application B01-2021 (Evans)
- Severance application B02-2021 (Kelly)
- Severance application B03-2021 (McNichols)
- Severance application B05-2021 (Wassermann)
- Severance application B08-2021 (1425703 Ontario Inc.)
Committee Of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several minor variance applications for residential properties. Decisions included approving setback reductions for a two-storey addition, a new single-family home, and an accessory structure. The committee also adopted minutes from the October 2020 meeting.
- Approval of minor variance A12-2020 (Shetler) for a two-storey addition
- Approval of minor variance A01-2021 (Fairbairn) for a 2,780 square foot dwelling
- Approval of minor variance A02-2021 (Kennedy) for a 768 square foot accessory structure
Council
The Council will consider the first reading of the 2021 Draft Budget and a report on budget changes. Other items include engineering design services for the Recreation Centre and the proposed acquisition of an electric SUV.
- First reading of the 2021 Stone Mills Draft Budget
- Contract with Peter T. Mitches and Associates for Recreation Centre engineering design
- Proposed acquisition of an electric SUV in summer or fall 2021
- Letter of support for the Lennox and Addington County Development Approvals Process
- No objection to LCBO outlets operating on specific holidays
Stone Mills Council- Budget Meeting
Council is reviewing a proposal to implement a consistent $2,500 fee for parkland reserve contributions during the consent application process. This follows previous methods involving individual market appraisals. The meeting also includes reviews of 2020 reserves and project revenues.
- Proposed $2,500 flat fee for parkland reserve contributions on new lot creations
- Review of 2020 draft reserves and 2020 project revenues
- Discussion of the 2021 Public Works itemized breakdown of projects
- Report regarding the Municipal Park Land Fund
Council
The Council will review a presentation from Quinte Conservation regarding the finalized Drought Plan. Following this, management will be directed to post the plan on the Township website for community education. The agenda also includes reviewing January 2021 accounts payable and appointing a building inspector.
- Presentation of the Quinte Conservation Drought Plan by Mark Boone
- Appointment of Andrew Girouard as a Part 8 Building Inspector
- Review of January 2021 accounts payable totaling $370,936.25
- Information regarding Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement Renewal
- Report on Engineering Design RFQ Services for Stone Mills Recreation Centre
Budget Meeting Council
The council is reviewing the first draft of the 2021 Stone Mills Township Municipal Budget. The proposal includes a total amount to be raised by taxation of $5,815,361.93. This represents a 1.25% increase in the amount to be raised compared to 2020.
- Proposed residential tax rate change to 0.006135785
- Total taxation amount proposed at $5,815,361.93
- Increase in capital revenue budget to $3,871,360.10
Council
The Council is scheduled to vote on several zoning by-law amendments for Richmond, Holland, and Terry Grant Construction. Discussions include a licence agreement for Frizzell Road and road upgrades for the unmaintained section of Barrett Road. The agenda also covers waste management extensions and tile drainage appointments.
- Zoning By-law Amendments D04-2020, D05-2020, and D06-2020
- Licence Agreement for Frizzell Road
- Barrett Road upgrade agreement and maintenance assumption
- Appointment of a Tile Drainage Inspector and Tile Drainage Loan application
- Waste Management Agreement Extension Report
Council Special Meeting
The Stone Mills Council is meeting to receive information and public input regarding three planning applications. These reports involve proposed amendments to Zoning By-Law Number 2014-744 for Richmond, Holland, and Terry Grant Construction.
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Richmond (D04-2020)
- Zoning By-law Amendment - Holland (Richmond) (D05-2020)
- Zoning By-law Amendment - (1278804 Ontario Inc.) Terry Grant Construction (D06-2020)
Council - 01 Feb 2021 (Virtual Via Zoom)
The Council will review authorization for a new electronic waste collection agreement and a shared by-law enforcement agreement with neighboring townships. Members will also decide whether to remove the ice surface at the Arena or maintain lockdown status. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on shoreline protection and road speed reviews.
- Authorization of new 'E-Waste' Collection Service Agreement
- Endorsement of By-law Enforcement Agreement with neighboring townships
- Endorsement of Winter Maintenance Agreement (Tweed)
- Decision on Arena ice surface removal or lockdown status
- Centreville Road Speed Review report
Council - 18 Jan 2021 (Virtual Via Zoom)
Council will review a request from Slack Family Farms to withdraw from its existing site plan agreement due to changes in proposed development. The agenda also includes a recommendation to close the Stone Mills Recreation Centre for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season.
- Revocation of Site Plan Agreement SP04-2019 for Slack Family Farms
- Approval of December 2020 Accounts Payable totaling $8,808,991.83
- Recommendation to close Stone Mills Recreation Centre for the 2020-2021 season
- Discussion on repurposing materials from Camden East Library demolition
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority
The meeting involves the review of severance applications under delegated authority. The remainder of the provided document is unreadable.
- B42-2020 - Huffman
- B52-2020 - Kelly
- B53-2020 - Kew
- B54-2020 - Kew
- B55-2020 - Wood
Council - 04 Jan 2021 (Virtual Via Zoom)
The Stone Mills Township Council will meet to pass an amendment to the Township Tariff By-law and a new Tile Drainage Loan Program by-law. The meeting includes reviewing correspondence from the Ontario Ombudsman regarding meetings during the COVID-19 emergency. A notice for a Housing Services presentation on January 18, 2021, was also provided.
- Stone Mills Township Tariff By-law Amendment
- Tile Drainage Loan Program By-law
- Ontario Ombudsman letter regarding meetings during the declared emergency
- Notice of presentation for Housing Services on January 18, 2021