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Stone Mills public meetings in 2024

45 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council to adopt updated Emergency Response Plan and related by‑law

The Stone Mills Council will consider several items, including receiving the 2023 KPMG financial audit and adopting it. It will receive requests for community support from the Newburgh‑Camden Lions Club and MADD Canada. The council will adopt the updated Emergency Response Plan and By‑law 2024‑xxxx to formalize the plan. A zoning by‑law amendment (D04‑2024) will be voted on to change a property from Rural ‘RU’ to Hamlet Residential ‘HR‑6’.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 09:30 AM

Recreation Committee

Stone Mills Recreation Committee reviews Wall of Fame updates

The committee is reviewing guidelines, nominations, and evaluation forms for the Wall of Fame. Discussions include potential renaming of the feature and relocating it to the main entrance of the Stone Mills Recreation Centre.

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Stone Mills Recreation Centre - 713 Addington Street, Stone Mills
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee discusses three severance applications at 2875 County Road 14

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing multiple severance applications submitted by Brad Harmsen. These applications involve land division requirements such as road widening, rezoning to Hamlet Residential zones, and the establishment of water wells.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills council meeting rescheduled to Dec 16 due to weather

The December 9, 2024 Council meeting of the Township of Stone Mills has been cancelled due to inclement weather and rescheduled to Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. No substantive agenda items were provided for the original meeting.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee provisionally approves two severance applications on Galbraith Grove Road

The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment provisionally approved the severance applications B22-2024 for 70 Galbraith Grove Road and B44-2024 for 103 Galbraith Grove Road, each subject to a list of conditions. Conditions include rezoning, road widening, well construction, hydrogeological assessments, and a $2,500 cash‑in‑lieu payment for parkland. The Committee also approved a revised meeting date of December 11, 2024.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 05:30 PM

Council

Council to consider new development charges and two zoning by-law amendments

Council will hold a closed session for solicitor-client advice before the regular meeting. Two public hearings are scheduled for zoning by-law amendments: one to rezone a portion of 96 Reinink Road to Open Space for conservation, and another to rezone lands in Camden East to Hamlet Residential. Key decisions include adopting a new Development Charges By-law effective January 1, 2025, an automatic aid agreement with Loyalist Township, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 09:30 AM

Recreation Committee

Recreation Committee to review Wall of Fame policy and guidelines

The Stone Mills Recreation Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair, then consider a staff report reviewing the Wall of Fame policy and guidelines. The committee is asked to receive the report and provide recommended changes to the guidelines and nomination form for future consideration.

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Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council to consider draft Development Charges By‑law and related exemptions

The council will receive the Development Charges Background Study and draft Development Charges By‑law, and will discuss proposed discretionary exemptions and policy procedures. Council will also consider a municipal access agreement with Xplore Inc. and the accompanying By‑law 2024‑xxxx to authorize the agreement. A report on the Quinte Conservation preliminary budget, asset‑management plan and fee policy will be received for comment by November 14. Routine consent‑agenda items such as adopting minutes and other standard matters will be approved.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review minor variances and land severances

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances and land severances. The body will consider requests to adjust setbacks for garages and homes, as well as the creation of new lots and lot additions.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council considers writing off $11,791.09 in uncollectible taxes

Stone Mills Council is meeting to discuss tax write-offs and the implementation of a winter pickleball pilot program. The body will also review waste disposal site monitoring and the 2025 OPP billing statement.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills holds public meeting on proposed development charge rates

Council is reviewing a background study by DFA Infrastructure International Inc. to establish the Township's first Development Charges By-law. The body will consider proposed fees for new residential and non-residential developments to fund capital costs for growth.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Stone Mills Committee of the Whole to hold closed session for governance training

The meeting is primarily procedural. The committee is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss mid-term governance education and training.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider severance applications for Galbraith Grove and County Road 4

The Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment will review three severance applications, including two for properties at 103 Galbraith Grove and one for 2452 County Road 4. The committee is tasked with approving or denying these applications, which involve dividing land and imposing specific conditions.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council to consider new Development Charges By-law and related public meeting

The Township of Stone Mills Council will receive the Development Charge Background Study and By-law, authorize staff to announce a public meeting on October 7, 2024, and schedule the draft By-law for possible adoption at the November 18, 2024 meeting. The Council will also receive information and pass a By-law to renew pound services with the Kingston Humane Society, and delegate authority to execute a Blue Box Transition depot operations agreement with Circular Material Ontario. Additional minor By-law amendments and a confirmation By-law will be considered.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves severance applications with strict conditions

The Committee of Adjustment is considering severance applications for properties on County Road 16. One application is provisionally approved subject to 13 specific conditions, including rezoning, well construction, and parkland dedication.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council to consider zoning amendment for 503 Huffman Road (Hicks) and related by‑laws

The Township of Stone Mills council will receive and consider Zoning Amendment Application D05‑2024 for 503 Huffman Road, proposing site‑specific Rural RU‑XX and RU‑YY zones. Several by‑law proposals will be voted on, including a second zoning change for Inglesby Road (RU to Residential Limited Services), a by‑law to designate certain lands as a municipal highway, and a resolution to support a telecommunications tower at 4479 County Road 6. The council will also receive reports on fire‑protection service agreements, budget operations, and other routine items.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Fri Jul 5, 2024

Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice - FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES

Stone Mills considers several land severance applications

The Township of Stone Mills is reviewing multiple applications for land severances via delegated authority. These include proposals to create new residential lots from existing larger land holdings.

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Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council discusses zoning, event permits, and funding requests

The Council will review a zoning amendment for Lavender Queen Farm and consider several special event permit applications. Additionally, the agenda includes a request for Wounded Warriors funding and a discussion on provincial budget tax policy changes.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Stone Mills Committee reviews several land severance applications

The Committee of Adjustment is considering multiple severance applications, including properties on Magnolia Lane and McGill Road. Some applications are recommended for approval subject to specific conditions, while others are deferred pending further technical evaluations.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Council Public Meeting-Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment

Stone Mills proposes new zoning to protect Class 1-3 agricultural soils.

The Township of Stone Mills Council is holding a public meeting to gather resident feedback on proposed changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposals would create a new Rural Agricultural zone and restrict residential lot creation and building envelopes on lands with Class 1-3 soils. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will review public comments and return with recommendations later. These changes would affect how residents can develop or subdivide property on prime agricultural land.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council considers rezoning two properties and YouTube video retention rules.

The Township of Stone Mills Council will consider two zoning by-law amendments to change land designations at 90 Miller Road and a property in Storring. Members will also review three options for retaining or removing past council meeting videos from YouTube, adopt a new tax billing policy, and approve the creation of a local OPP detachment board.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Council - Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendments

Stone Mills Council to review several zoning amendment applications

The Council will receive information regarding multiple zoning amendment and subdivision applications. These items include requests to rezone lands for lot creations and residential use at various locations.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Fri Jun 7, 2024

Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice - FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES

Stone Mills reviews multiple severance applications for various properties

The Township of Stone Mills is reviewing several severance applications under delegated authority. These include requests to create new lots or add to existing ones at various locations including Wheeler Street, Estis Road, and McGill Road.

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Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council discusses zoning changes and blue box service transitions

Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments for properties on County Road 1 and County Road 41. Additionally, the meeting includes a report regarding the township's transition of blue box collection services.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue May 21, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council reviews agricultural land policy and blue box transition

Council will review reports regarding the Blue Box Program transition and Agricultural Land Policy updates. The agenda also includes adopting a new Accounts Payable Policy and approving the disposal of surplus equipment.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed May 15, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Township committee approves three lot severances and one residential variance

The provided document combines minutes from an April 17 session with the agenda for a May 15 meeting. During the April session, the Committee of Adjustment provisionally approved three lot creations that consolidate adjacent parcels or add land to undersized waterfront lots. The May agenda includes a minor variance application at 37 Union Street seeking approval for a 957.9-square-foot detached dwelling. All approvals carry conditions regarding conservation permits, road access, and municipal fees.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed May 8, 2024 · 05:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Stone Mills discusses new draft policy for township facility rentals

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft policy to govern how residents and groups rent municipal buildings. Staff will incorporate feedback from this meeting into the policy before presenting it to Council at a future date.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon May 6, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Council -Public Meeting Official Plan and Zoning By-Law

Rezoning application for a coin-operated laundry in Tamworth

Council will review a request to rezone land at the corner of Ball Park Drive and Addington Street to permit a 111 square metre coin-operated laundry. The meeting also includes information regarding a vacant condominium plan and township-initiated official plan amendments.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon May 6, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council votes on rezoning Ball Park Drive and Addington Street property in Tamworth

The Stone Mills Council is set to vote on several recommendations, including a zoning amendment that would change land use at the southwest corner of Ball Park Drive and Addington Street in Tamworth from residential to commercial. Other items up for decision include appointing an interim fire chief, approving a special event permit for Flame Ontario, endorsing a mutual aid coordinator appointment, and providing direction on county accessibility goals and capital funding opportunities. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss employee negotiations and labor relations.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Fri May 3, 2024

Planning Act Applications - Delegated Authority Public Notice - 03 May 2024 - INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY

Amended property severance proposals for 103 Galbraith Grove Road

This notice is for information purposes only regarding Planning Act applications to be considered by staff via delegated authority. It includes amended proposals for 103 Galbraith Grove Road and new requests for 209 Freeman Road. Other severance applications are also listed for various locations in the township.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Stone Mills Council to meet for closed session matters

The Stone Mills Council is holding a special meeting to discuss specific items in a closed session. These items include employee negotiations, labor relations, and by-law enforcement advice.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Stone Mills Committee reviews several land severance applications

The Committee of Adjustment met to consider multiple applications for severing land parcels. These proposals include requests for properties on Craigen Road, Ingelsby Road, County Road 14, and Miller Road, subject to various conditions.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 05:30 PM

Public Meeting

Stone Mills considers updated Fees and Charges By-law

The Township is considering a draft by-law to update various service fees for cost recovery and inflation. The proposal includes adjustments to existing fees and the introduction of several new charges across multiple departments.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council to adopt 2024 tax rates and new fees

Council will consider by-laws to establish 2024 tax rates and updated fees and charges. The agenda also includes a permit application for the Sideburn Event on Doyle Road and a request for public EV charging in Tamworth.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council to consider updating the Records Retention By-law

Council will review an update to the Records Retention By-law to establish a new corporate records classification system and retention periods. The agenda also includes delegations regarding Grass Roots Growers and updates on ball field vandalism. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters involving identifiable individuals.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Mar 27, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee Of Adjustment

Stone Mills Committee reviews land severance applications

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications to sever land parcels at 501 County Road 15 and 1158 County Road 27. These provisional approvals are subject to conditions including road widening and $2,500 parkland fees.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council considers building permit fee increases and electric vehicle purchase

Stone Mills Council will consider proposed increases to Building Permit fees at a public meeting on April 15. The agenda also includes a request to purchase an electric vehicle to replace Unit 19-21. Additionally, council will review road maintenance requests and donation applications.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Council - Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendments 04 Mar 2024

Council to receive two zoning amendment applications

The Stone Mills Council will review two zoning amendment applications. One application involves a proposed mixed-use development at 4257 County Road 1 E.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Council to consider adopting the 2024 Budget by-law

The Council will vote on By-law 2024-1230 to adopt the 2024 budget estimates. The agenda also includes presentations from local groups regarding land use and community events, as well as a donation request from the Newburg-Camden Lions Club.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council reviews 2024 draft budget and agricultural land policies

The Council will receive the 2024 draft budget, which includes an operating tax levy requirement of $5,331,908.05. The agenda also includes a proposal to begin Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Class 1-3 agricultural soils. Additionally, Council will consider insurance coverage for community events in Tamworth and Erinsville.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Council - Public Meeting- Zoning By-law Amendments Feb 20, 2024

Council to consider two zoning by-law amendments

The Stone Mills Council is meeting to review two zoning amendment applications. One application involves a proposed change for property at 530 County Road 27, while the second pertains to 61 Inglesby Road.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - 13 Feb 2024- Budget Meeting

Stone Mills Committee reviews 2024 draft budgets and tax levy requirements

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets. The proposal includes specific tax levy requirements for the Township and Newburgh Waste, alongside planned expenditures for administration, fire services, and infrastructure.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Committee Of Adjustment

Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment reviews several severance applications

The Committee is reviewing multiple land severance requests, including a deferral for 99 Varty Lake Road. Several applications for 501 County Road are proposed for provisional approval subject to specific conditions like rezoning and parkland fees.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council discusses agricultural policy and firearm regulation

The Council will review updates on agricultural land policy for Class 1–3 soils and consider options regarding the regulation of hunting and the discharge of firearms. Additionally, the meeting includes a procedural by-law review and several community delegations regarding farmland preservation.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills
Mon Jan 15, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Council

Stone Mills Council discusses tax billing, website redevelopment, and Goodyear expansion

The Council is reviewing the 2024 interim property tax billing and allocating annual surplus or deficit funds to various reserves. Additionally, they are considering a municipal website redevelopment project and a grant application for Goodyear Canada Inc.

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4504 County Road 4, Centreville - Municipal Offices- Stone Mills