{ "city": "Stone Mills", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/stonemills/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=755" }, { "date": "2026-09-28", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=756" }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=757" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider closing unopened road allowance between Lots 12 and 13, Concession 1", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/79237/Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=A03139184A004A08A47DF22A0BCAA1C2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=754" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on three land severance applications and one minor variance", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/78871/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2005%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=3828852A95BE4FAC8C6B9936DDE353B3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=812" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council", "headline": "Stone Mills Council to consider road widenings and event permits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/78455/Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5607B602B9424D13A98EA68628398BF2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=753" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "CANCELLED-Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment July 8 meeting cancelled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/78240/CANCELLED-Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=F0D48622840A4BCCA799EF565BA112D9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=806" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to decide on $20,000 Rattie Road hydraulic study", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/78109/Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=29D6EAFEDF5D42E28BA97610EF20A3A7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=752" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Council", "headline": "Public hearings on road closures, council to vote on Artfest support", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/77642/Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CB30225318864A8C8D59861241B784E9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=751" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee decides on three property severance applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/77533/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C4E131AAF95E47A29F7A061501E10878", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=798" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to extend Warner Pasture subdivision approval by one year", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/77399/Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=289762D3E85048BDB557BC5E5F9F1AC5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=750" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider zoning change for 70 Galbraith Grove Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/77184/Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2564C80CA4F149469F26E4D6CCB59C9F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=749" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on minor variance for 695 Addington Street", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/76952/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=0C791922A0594A37952A3397F9EE2608", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=790" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to decide on Beaver Trace Lane condominium and zoning changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/76853/Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=30AD9D85B3A04B7EBB7098F91E846681", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=748" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to approve purchase of used truck scales for Centreville Quarry ($20,352)", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/76614/Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=FF2367556BB84678B0F61C1DA3601722", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=747" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "CANCELLED - Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Regular Committee of Adjustment meeting cancelled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/76147/CANCELLED%20-%20Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2001%20Apr%2020.pdf?handle=DB9E9F07823D48A694C623257BF10FB1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=781" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Council", "headline": "Public hearing and vote on zoning change for 61 Inglesby Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/76297/Council%20-%2023%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=648DB72AD13544C588E96C432CD12E84", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=746" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council set to adopt 2026 budget with $7.55 million tax levy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/76058/Council%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=218240F39A92459CA2C3BDA708AF6440", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=744" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Two severance applications reviewed with conditions and $2,500 cash‑in‑lieu fees", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/75793/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2004%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=EEDB8C2CF10D453B8A069D69EE4A1A10", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=771" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Council - 23 Feb 2026- CANCELLED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/75710/Council%20-%2023%20Feb%202026-%20CANCELLED.pdf?handle=E60B7E53F850425D98ED8CB81C72C8FD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=776" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Stone Mills Committee reviews 2026 budget with $7.54M tax levy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/75588/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2023%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=4DC614360DA84AF2A7789AEDDB69E80D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=774" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to vote on changing head title from Reeve to Mayor", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/75404/Council%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=BFDB54DED151414EAEBF0631E8ABF910", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=743" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "CANCELLED - Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment meeting cancelled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/75086/CANCELLED%20-%20Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2004%20Feb%2020.pdf?handle=3558965A78764861A991A4E198A0C6F5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=768" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider final $200K Yarker Riverside Park renovation plans", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/75039/Council%20-%2026%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=9BC2137EB50244BE9E349413DEC201AC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=742" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to authorize interim tax levy and approve temporary borrowing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/74794/Council%20-%2012%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=79B6812F80CB438C9FCB45DBFDA84BA7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=741" }, { "date": "2026-01-07", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to vote on three property severance applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/document/74468/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2007%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=EB0921610A3C47BDAF6173BCF40F4831", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stonemills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=740" } ] }