Stone Mills public meetings in 2022
41 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The meeting includes a staff report regarding Councillor Krysta-Lee Woodcock’s intent to seek election to the ROMA Board of Directors for Zone 6. Council is asked to acknowledge this candidacy for the 2023-2027 term. Other agenda items include routine staff reports and by-law confirmations.
- Acknowledgment of Krysta-Lee Woodcock's intent to seek election to the ROMA Board of Directors
Council
Council will consider adopting an updated Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Management Program By-law. The agenda also includes a proposed licence agreement for Devil Lake Road and the reconstitution of the Committee of Adjustment. Additionally, Council will review November accounts payable totaling $776,901.05.
- Adoption of updated Emergency Response Plan and management by-law
- Proposed Licence Agreement for Devil Lake Road
- Approval of November 2022 Accounts Payable totaling $776,901.05
- Reconstitution of the Committee of Adjustment
- Allocation of surplus budget dollars to various capital reserves
Council
Council will review correspondence regarding the impact of Bill 23 on Eastern Ontario Conservation Authorities. The agenda also includes approving October 2022 accounts payable totaling $608,744.35. Additionally, council is considering the hiring of two night patrol labourers for winter maintenance.
- Review of Bill 23 correspondence regarding Conservation Authorities
- Approval of October 2022 accounts payable totaling $608,744.35
- Appointment of new authorized signing officers for Scotiabank accounts
- Hiring of two Night Patrol/Labourers for winter maintenance
Council
The Stone Mills Council is reviewing by-laws for road widening on several roads and the assumption of lands as public roads. The meeting also includes a recommendation to increase the Yarker Outdoor Rink Project budget from $30,000 to $65,000.
- Road Widening By-law 2022-1164 for Stone Hedge Road, School Road, and County Road 27
- Varty Lake - Road-in-Lieu Road By-law to assume certain lands as a public road
- Budget increase for Yarker Outdoor Rink Project from $30,000 to $65,000 using Parkland Reserves
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
This meeting addresses several Planning Act applications under delegated authority. The agenda includes requests for land severances and easements across various properties.
- Severance application B32-2022 (Skinner)
- Severance application B43-2022 (South)
- Severance application B45-2022 (Shurtliffe)
- Severance applications B47-2022 and B48-2022 (Stevenson)
- Easement applications B49-2022 and B50-2022 (Stevenson)
Council - Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendments 17 Oct 2022
The Council is reviewing a staff report regarding a development application in Yarker. The proposal seeks to create three new lots from an existing 5.61 hectare property located at 4083 County Road 1 E.
- Staff Report D10-2022 regarding 4083 County Road 1 E.
- Application for three new lot creations (severance)
Council
The Council will hear a project update regarding three Battery Energy Storage Systems near the BluEarth/Loyalist Solar project. Members will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for properties at 4083 and 4075 County Road 1 E. Additionally, the agenda includes an OPP presentation on traffic management data collection.
- Zoning By-law Amendment D10-2022 for 4083 and 4075 County Road 1 E.
- Project update for three Battery Energy Storage Systems near BluEarth/Loyalist Solar project
- OPP presentation on traffic management data collection processes
- Approval of September 2022 accounts payable totaling $2,149,515.63
Council
The council will review the 2023 community policing estimate from the OPP for inclusion in the upcoming budget. Members will also consider a by-law to establish Lockridge Road as a municipal highway. A presentation regarding Quinte Conservation agreements is also scheduled.
- By-law to establish Lockridge Road as a municipal highway
- 2023 Stone Mills Community Policing Estimate from the OPP
- Quinte Conservation presentation on municipal programs and services
- Update on Arena Glass arrival
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a severance application for property near McKeown Drive Road. The proposal by JJ Singer Enterprises Inc. involves creating a new rural lot through the division of an existing parcel. The application details specific dimensions and intended rural uses for both the severed and retained portions of the land.
- Severance application B21-2022 by JJ Singer Enterprises Inc.
- Creation of a new rural lot near McKeown Drive Road
- Proposed severance involving a 24.3 hectare area
Council
The Stone Mills Council will meet to discuss adopting an updated Official Plan and appointing members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee. The agenda also includes reviewing August 2022 accounts payable and a tile drainage loan application for 4404 County Rd 6.
- Adoption of the Official Plan update
- Appointment of members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee
- Tile drainage loan application for 4404 County Rd 6
- Approval of August 2022 accounts payable totaling $693,240.09
Committee Of Adjustment
The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment is reviewing an application to reduce the minimum rear yard setback requirement. This variance would facilitate the construction of a 1,575 square foot accessory structure.
- Minor variance A05-2022: reduction of minimum rear yard setback for a 1,575 square foot accessory structure
Special Council Meeting - Official Plan Public Meeting
The meeting focuses on the Adoption Draft of the Official Plan Review. Proposed amendments include extending the planning horizon to 2036 and updating terminology for resource overlays. The draft also introduces principles for affordable housing and additional dwelling units.
- Adoption Draft of the Official Plan Review
- Extension of the planning period from 2021 to 2036
- Updates to sand, gravel, and bedrock resource overlay terminology
- Addition of principles for affordable housing and additional dwelling units
- Alignment with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement
Council
The Stone Mills Council will review July 2022 accounts payable totaling $1,401,004.78. The agenda also includes a request to validate the title for 326 Detlor Road and the adoption of an updated infrastructure asset management plan.
- Validation of Title for 326 Detlor Road due to a Planning Act error
- Approval of July 2022 accounts payable totaling $1,401,004.78
- Adoption of the updated Asset Management Plan for Core Infrastructure
- Declaration of surplus municipal equipment including vehicles and rescue tools
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Township of Stone Mills staff is reviewing a consent application to create a new lot at 571 Frizzell Road. The proposal involves severing approximately 1.3 hectares from an existing 9.3-hectare parcel.
- Severance application B38-2022 for 571 Frizzell Road
- Creation of a new 1.3 hectare lot with approximately 95 metres of road frontage
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council will review a by-law to establish and regulate the local fire department. The agenda also includes updates on the Tamworth Medical Centre expansion and several building renovation projects. Additionally, council will consider an extension for a site plan control exemption.
- By-law to establish and regulate the Stone Mills Township Fire Department
- One-year extension for Site Plan Control exemption
- No objection to proposed telecommunications tower at 2819 County Road 14
- Update on Tamworth Medical Centre Expansion Project
- Update on Stone Mills Recreation Centre Renovation Project
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice For Information Purposes Only
This public notice provides information regarding several Planning Act applications for severance in Stone Mills. Staff will consider these applications via delegated authority. One proposal involves adding a 0.26-acre parcel to 5 Hooper Road.
- Lot addition at 2455 County Road 1 (B26-2022)
- Severance application B30-2022 (Carroll)
- Severance application B37-2022 (Way)
- Severance application B39-2022 (2673653 Ontario Inc.)
- Severance applications B40-2022 and B41-2022 (Thomas Development Inc.)
Special Meeting of Council
The meeting includes staff reports regarding several telecommunications site proposals, including a 91.5m guyed tower at 354 Dewey Road. Council will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for cannabis cultivation and other development items.
- Proposed 91.5m Rogers wireless tower at 354 Dewey Road
- Telecommunications site proposal for 425 Clareview Road
- Shared Tower Inc. proposal at 2819 County Road 14
- Zoning By-law Amendment for cannabis cultivation
- Development report for 425 Main Street
Council
The meeting includes several proposed zoning amendments for various properties, including cannabis cultivation. Council will also review telecommunication tower proposals and a by-law to regulate the local fire department. Additionally, the council will review June 2022 accounts payable totaling $2,760,023.56.
- Zoning amendment for cannabis cultivation
- Telecommunication tower proposals at 425 Clareview Road and Arden Road
- By-law to establish and regulate the Stone Mills Fire Department
- Road widening at 260 Colebrook Road
- June 2022 accounts payable totaling $2,760,023.56
Committee Of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several land use applications, including two severance requests and one minor variance. Two severances were provisionally approved subject to conditions such as well testing and road widening. A minor variance for an accessory structure was also approved.
- Provisional approval of severance B71-2022 (Doyle) involving potential road widening
- Provisional approval of severance B02-2022 (Brown) including a $2,500 parkland fee
- Rezoning request for B02-2022 from Rural 'RU' to Hamlet Residential 'HR-XX'
- Approval of minor variance A04-2022 for a 700 square foot accessory structure
Council
Stone Mills Council is meeting to consider several community and administrative matters. Items include lifting the Township’s COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy and selecting names for two new streets in Tamworth. The council will also review May 2022 accounts payable totaling $1,155,242.16.
- Lifting of the Township's COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy
- Selection of names for two new streets in Tamworth
- Approval of May 2022 Accounts Payable totaling $1,155,242.16
- Request for Beaver Lake park use for a Vendors Market
- Delegation of authority for temporary road closures
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Township of Stone Mills is reviewing several Planning Act applications for land severances. These proposals involve splitting existing parcels into smaller lots for potential residential or agricultural use. Staff will consider these applications via delegated authority.
- Application B22-2022 and B28-2022: Two new lot creations on Miller Road
- Application B25-2022: New lot creation at 317 Wilson Road
- Application B27-2022: New lot creation on County Road 27
Council - Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendments 06 Jun 2022
The Council is reviewing staff reports regarding zoning by-law amendments, including application D04-2022 for the Kennedy property. The proposal seeks to permit rural industrial use and outdoor storage in Camden East. The agenda also includes information regarding an Interim Control By-Law.
- Zoning amendment application D04-2022 (Kennedy) for rural industrial use and outdoor storage
- Staff report D05-2022 (Bradshaw)
- Information regarding the Interim Control By-Law
Council
The June 6, 2022, meeting includes a recommendation to lift the moratorium on communications towers and a road closing request for Henderson. Council will also review draft financial statements and audit findings. Additionally, there is a request to defer the Camden East Parkette project due to infrastructure complications.
- Recommendation to lift moratorium on communications towers
- Road closing request - Henderson
- Review of draft financial statements and audit findings report
- Request to defer Camden East Parkette due to infrastructure complications
- County of Lennox & Addington Land Acquisition/Road Allowance Compensation By-law
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
This meeting is for information purposes only regarding Planning Act applications. The agenda lists multiple severance applications for the Committee of Adjustment. One application involves creating a new residential lot near Bawn Road.
- Severance application B03-2022 (Barron) to create a new residential lot
- List of severance applications B07-2022 through B20-2022
Council
The Council will discuss releasing an Expression of Interest to secure a local farmer to crop the lands at 83 Doyle Road. The meeting also includes reviewing April 2022 accounts payable totaling $426,521.92 and requests for assistance with community events.
- Expression of Interest for farming at 83 Doyle Road
- Approval of April 2022 accounts payable totaling $426,521.92
- Review of Council Honourarium
- Regulation of medical and recreational cannabis production
- Assistance request for the 2022 Newburgh Santa Claus Parade
Council
The Council will consider a new three-year contract with Environmental 360 Solutions for waste and recycling services. The meeting also includes decisions on summer student hires and 2023 council honorariums. Additionally, the agenda covers by-law enforcement research and provincial housing legislation.
- Approval of a 3-year contract with Environmental 360 Solutions for waste and recycling services.
- Authorization to hire four students for summer Parks and Recreation and Public Works positions.
- Approval of 2023 Council honorariums: Reeve ($27,193.87), Deputy Reeve ($19,621.03), and Councillor ($15,837.01).
- Direction to research Administrative Monetary Penalties for by-law enforcement.
- Receipt of the Building Condition Assessment Reports for asset management planning.
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council will consider a funding agreement for the Tamworth Skateboard Park construction via the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. The agenda also includes a zoning by-law amendment for 630 County Road 4 and the appointment of Jason Hermer as District Chief for Yarker Fire Station.
- Tamworth Skateboard Park construction funding agreement
- Zoning By-law amendment for 630 County Road 4
- Appointment of Jason Hermer as District Chief for Yarker Fire Station
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council is meeting to conduct the third and final reading of the 2022 municipal budget. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for properties on Percy Road and County Road 41. Additionally, council will review real estate services for surplus properties and plans for new village entry signage.
- Third and final reading of the 2022 Stone Mills Township Budget
- Zoning amendments for 135 Percy Road and 5737 County Road 41
- Endorsement of Re/Max Finest Realty Inc. for surplus property real estate services
- Encroachment agreement for outdoor dining at A-1 Corner Store and Restaurant
- Approval of design and procurement for new village entry signage
Council - Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendments
The Stone Mills Council will review staff reports regarding zoning by-law amendments for three properties. These reports were submitted by the Manager of Development Services.
- Zoning amendment application for 630 County Road 4 (D01-2022)
- Staff report for 135 Percy Road (D02-2022)
- Staff report for 5737 County Road 41 (D03-2022)
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
This meeting addresses several applications to divide existing land parcels into new lots. These proposals are submitted under the Planning Act for review by delegated authority.
- Severance application B98-2021 (Lockridge)
- Severance applications B100-2021, B101-2021, and B102-2021 (Cassidy)
- Severance applications B09-2022, B10-2022, and B11-2022 (Amos)
- Severance application B12-2022 (Holden)
Council
The Council will consider the second reading of the 2022 Municipal Budget to establish final tax rates. The meeting also includes reviews of February 2022 accounts payable and new draft policies for public notification and staff relations.
- Second reading of the 2022 Municipal Budget
- Approval of February 2022 accounts payable totaling $528,649.40
- Purchase of new Council Chamber audio/visual equipment from Interactive Audio Visual
- First, second, and third readings of a draft Public Notification Policy by-law
- First, second, and third readings of a draft Council Staff Relations Policy by-law
Council
Stone Mills Council is reviewing the first reading of the 2022 municipal tax rate by-law. The meeting includes discussions on a $55,000 budget addition for the Tamworth Medical Centre Expansion and the sale of surplus land. Other items include road extensions for snow plowing and real estate service proposals.
- First reading of 2022 municipal tax rate by-law
- $55,000 budget increase for Tamworth Medical Centre Expansion
- Sale of surplus land lot addition for $3,836.60 plus HST
- Selection of Specialized Onsite Services Inc. as construction vendor
- Proposed road extension on Bawn Rd for snow plow turnaround
Virtual Committee Of Adjustment
The Committee reviewed severance applications for the Calver and Bradshaw properties. Both applications received provisional approval subject to conditions regarding well construction, environmental assessments, and development agreements.
- Provisional approval of severance application B90-2021 (Calver)
- Provisional approval of severance application B74-2021 (Bradshaw)
- $2,500 cash-in-lieu of parkland for Calver severance
- Proposed rezoning to Residential Limited Service (RLS) zone for Bradshaw severance
Council
Council will discuss proposed projects within the 2022 draft budget to determine their inclusion or removal. The meeting also includes reviewing January 2022 accounts payable totaling $702,937.07. Additionally, Council will receive information regarding 2022 Municipal Election Policies and Procedures.
- Discussion of proposed projects in the 2022 draft budget
- Review of January 2022 accounts payable totaling $702,937.07
- Receipt of 2022 Municipal Election Policies and Procedures
Council - 15 Feb 2022 - Budget Meeting
The Council is reviewing the 2022 budget and various departmental proposals. This includes a plan for electronic access controls at several community halls and the addition of a Building Inspector.
- $51,693.00+HST quote for key-less entry system at six municipal facilities
- Proposal to hire an additional Building Inspector in Development Services
- Transfer of a 2018 Ford 150 from Public Works to the Building Department
- Purchase of a new 2022 half tonne truck for the Public Works department
- Addition of Ice/Water Rescue capabilities for the Fire Department budget
Council
The Stone Mills Township Council is reviewing by-laws to establish certain lands as municipal highways, including Church Road and Park Road. The agenda also includes a proposal to close an un-opened highway at Saxe/Storring and establish Thompson Hill Road. Additionally, Council will consider the renewal of the Erinsville Patrol Yard lease agreement.
- Establishing Church Road as a municipal highway (Emmons)
- Establishing Park Road as a municipal highway
- Closing and conveying an un-opened municipal highway (Saxe/Storring)
- Establishing Thompson Hill Road as a municipal highway
- Renewing the Erinsville Patrol Yard lease agreement
Council - Budget Meeting 01 Feb 2022
The council is reviewing the first draft of the 2022 Stone Mills Township municipal budget. This includes a review of property assessment comparisons and proposed tax rates for both the township and Newburgh. The draft proposes an increase in operational expenditures to $9,792,089.67.
- Proposed 1.77% increase in the residential tax rate
- Projected total operational expenditure of $9,792,089.67
- Increase in election budget from $12,000 to $43,500
- Total assessment increase of 1.29%
Virtual Committee Of Adjustment
The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment met to review several land use applications. The committee approved one minor variance and provisionally approved two severance applications. Other applications were deferred pending environmental or technical assessments.
- Approved minor variance A14-2021 (Henriksen) for a second-storey addition and sewage system
- Provisionally approved severance B89-2021 (Henderson) subject to several conditions
- Provisionally approved severance B86-2021 (Eberhardt) including a required rezoning
- Deferred severance B71-2021 (Doyle) for Quinte Conservation investigation
- Deferred three Calver applications pending karst topography or stormwater assessments
Council - 24 Jan 2022 - Virtual Meeting
Council will review public comments regarding the Camden East Parkette development and consider a proposal to plant trees at 83 Doyle Road for carbon credits. The agenda also includes approving the 2022-2027 Accessibility Plan and reviewing December 2021 accounts payable totaling over $2.3 million.
- Camden East Parkette development (Concept 2) review
- Tree planting proposal for 12 hectares at 83 Doyle Road
- Repeal and reissue of Tile Drainage Loan (Leroux) for 182 Huffman Road
- Approval of Stone Mills Accessibility Plan 2022-2027
- December 2021 accounts payable totaling $2,380,794.28
Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice
The Township of Stone Mills is issuing a public notice for several Planning Act applications under delegated authority. These applications involve requests to sever parcels of land, including a proposal for a new single-family dwelling at 242 Petworth Road.
- Severance application B67-2021 (Ballance) to create a new residential lot
- Severance application B74-2021 (Bradshaw)
- Severance application B84-2021 (Thompson)
- Severance application B85-2021 (Thompson)
- Severance application B90-2021 (Calver)
Council - 03 Jan 2022 Virtual Meeting
The Council will consider by-laws to establish 2022 interim tax rates and authorize borrowing for current expenses. The agenda includes a presentation on supporting Tamworth's 175th anniversary through financial and in-kind contributions. Additionally, council will review reports on septic system education and paddleboard equipment.
- By-law to establish 2022 interim tax rates
- Authorization of borrowing for 2022 expenses
- Support for Tamworth's 175th anniversary celebration
- Release of Healthy Septic Systems Brochure
- Agreement to purchase and share paddleboard equipment