Torbay public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Public Council
The Torbay Council met to adopt the 2023 municipal budget and the associated schedule of rates and fees. The budget includes specific tax rates for residential and commercial properties and outlines various tax reduction programs for eligible residents.
- Adoption of $16,525,925.00 total budget ($10,304,295.00 operating; $6,221,630.00 capital)
- Residential property mil rate set at 7.60 mils
- Commercial property mil rate set at 12.4 mils
- Transfer of $500,000.00 from infrastructure reserve for a salt storage shed
- Use of $305,000.00 from cash reserves to balance the 2023 budget
Regular Public Council
The Council will review several planning motions, including two studies for the Great Pond water system. The meeting also addresses a request for additional street lighting on Kennedy's Brook Drive.
- Great Pond Water Treatment Options Study by WSP E&I Canada Ltd. ($42,943.30)
- Great Pond Water System Servicing Study by WSP E&I Canada Ltd. ($57,258.50)
- Conditional approval for home office at 1751 Torbay Road
- Conditional approval for domestic sawmill at 74 Evening's Path
- Lighting request for Kennedy's Brook Drive from Jack Byrne Regional Sport & Entertainment Centre
Regular Public Council
The Council reviewed various committee reports and correspondence. Key actions included adopting new codes of conduct for councillors and municipal officials, and updating the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy.
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Councillors
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Municipal Officials
- Adoption of revised Council Professional Development and Travel Policy
- Conditional approval of home office for mobile esthetics at 13 Evening's Path
- Proclamation for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Regular Public Council
The Torbay Council meeting will address the adoption of new Codes of Conduct for Councillors and Municipal Officials. The agenda also includes reviewing updates to the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy and discussing 2023 budget impacts.
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Councillors
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Municipal Officials
- Revised Council Professional Development and Travel Policy
- Review of Planning and Development reports including Evenings Path 13 HBB BR2022-007
- Discussion regarding 2023 budget levels of service and impacts from cuts
Special Public Council
The Corporate Service Committee is recommending the Town of Torbay award debt financing to NLCU for a new fire department pumper. The committee reviewed rate quotes from four financial institutions to determine the best option for the purchase.
- Purchase of Torbay Volunteer Fire Department Pumper from Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $572,633.15 (including HST)
- Proposed debt financing of $528,475 through NLCU at a 5.500% interest rate
- Proposed 10-year amortization and 5-year term for the NLCU loan
Regular Public Council
The Council will review business arising including the Great Pond Water Supply Development and North Eastern Avalon Foodbank costs. The meeting includes reports from various committees regarding planning, corporate services, and infrastructure.
- Proclamation of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
- Proclamation of World Town Planning Day
- Discussion of Great Pond Water Supply Development
- Planning report for 17 Sheas Lane
- Planning report for 39-43 Patricks Path
Regular Public Council
The Torbay Council is meeting to review committee reports, including planning and land use, corporate services, and infrastructure. The agenda includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Canadian Down Syndrome Week, and Small Business Week.
- Planning and Land Use reports for 1412 Torbay Road and Ryans Road 8 HBB
- Call for 2023-24 Municipal Infrastructure Applications deadline of October 28, 2022
- Water Treatment and Wastewater Study memo regarding Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
- Proclamation of October 23-29, 2022 as Canadian Down Syndrome Week
- Proclamation of October 16-22, 2022 as Small Business Week
Regular Public Council
The Torbay Council is reviewing multiple planning and development motions, including Crown Land referrals and property reports for Patricks Path. The meeting includes updates on municipal assessments and a call for 2023-24 infrastructure funding applications. Additionally, Council will receive correspondence from a resident regarding a proposal for a community beehive.
- Planning reports for 46 and 71 Patricks Path
- Crown Land Referrals E158515, E159900, and E159909
- Department of Transportation and Infrastructure 2023-24 funding call
- Fire Prevention Week 2022 Proclamation
- Winter Sand Tender memo
CANCELLED Special Public Council
The Special Public Council meeting scheduled for September 27, 2022, has been cancelled. All agenda items will be referred to the Public Council Meeting on October 3, 2022.
- Meeting cancellation
Regular Public Council
The Council will discuss several planning and land use motions, including discretionary use at 451 Pine Line and a cease and desist at 1235 Torbay Road. The meeting also includes the appointment of an Acting Town Clerk and several official proclamations.
- Approval of Weirs Construction Ltd. contract for Torbay Road Projects in the amount of $1,457,901.58
- Discretionary use motion for 451 Pine Line
- Cease and desist motion for 1235 Torbay Road
- Appointment of Ann Picco as Acting Town Clerk
- Crown Land Referral for Farm Road - E160105
Regular Public Council
The Torbay Council met to review committee reports and land acquisition proposals. Council decided against purchasing several properties and denied a request to waive a water and sewer connection fee.
- Refusal to purchase land and residence at 1262 Torbay Road
- Refusal to purchase 2030 sq m of land at 1278 Torbay Road
- Refusal to purchase property at 7 Pump House Road
- Denial of $3,500 water/sewer connection fee waiver for Darryl Pye Drive
- Conditional approval of performance and picnic area at Torbay Beach
Regular Public Council
The Council will review planning and development reports, including amendments for Torbay Common and 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive. The meeting also addresses a consultant contract for open space trails and provincial updates regarding pension solvency and asset management.
- Approval of Englobe Corp. contract for Torbay Open Space and Trails for $21,331.35
- Planning reports for Torbay Common (RMD to ROS) amendment
- Planning reports for 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive
- Planning reports for Folk Arts Council Stage at the Beach Area
- Proclamation of August 24, 2022, as Ukrainian Independence Day