Westport public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Village of Westport Council is considering By-law 2-22-36 to amend the existing Zoning By-law No. 08-12. This amendment would rezone specific lands in the Rice Farm Subdivision from Rural (RU) to various residential and open space zones.
- By-law 2-22-36: Zoning By-law Amendment for Rice Farm Subdivision
- Rezoning lands from Rural (RU) to R1-1, R1-2, R1-3, R2-6, and OS zones
- Proposed new regulations for single detached, semi-detached, and townhouse dwellings
Budget Meeting
The Village of Westport Council is reviewing the draft 2023 budget for water and wastewater services. The meeting includes a review of projected revenues, operating expenditures, and capital projects for the upcoming year.
- 2023 Draft Water/Wastewater Budget review
- Proposed $748,200 in total operating expenditures
- Proposed $644,942 in total capital expenditures
- Capital project: $100,000 for Glen St Sewer Pump Upgrades
- Capital project: $90,300 to improve Chlorine Contact Time
COW
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a zoning amendment for the Rice Farm phase of the Watercolours of Westport development. The proposal seeks to rezone approximately 3.8 hectares of land from Rural to Residential to allow for single-detached, semi-detached, and townhouse dwellings. The amendment includes specific requests for reduced front yard setbacks and increased lot coverage.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for Land Ark - Rice Farm Subdivision Development
- Proposed rezoning of 3.8 ha from Rural (RU) to Residential Type 1 and Type 2
- Proposed development of 39 single-detached lots and 17 semi-detached/townhouse units
- Request to reduce front yard setbacks from 6m to 4m
- Request for varying lot coverage between 40% and 50% for different lot groupings
Council
The Council is considering several public works contracts and a trial to allow public attendance at meetings. They will also review a severance application and the 2021 audited financial statements.
- Engagement of Greer Galloway for Glen Street Culvert Design ($15,250+HST)
- Engagement of Greer Galloway for Spring Street Design ($29,911+HST)
- Extension of Younge’s Lawn Care and Snow Removal contract ($22,595+HST plus CPI)
- Trial basis for public attendance at meetings with a 5-person capacity limit
- Severance application B-110-22 - Doornekamp
Council Training Session #4
This meeting is a scheduled training session for Council members. The session is designated to be held in a closed meeting for the purpose of educating and training members.
- Closed training session for Council members
COW
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2021 audited financial statements and several public works projects. Members are also discussing the resumption of in-person public meeting attendance on a trial basis. Additional items include severance applications and various maintenance contracts.
- Review of 2021 Audited Financial Statements by KPMG
- Proposed trial for public attendance at meetings starting December 2022 with a 5-person limit
- Engagement of Greer Galloway for Spring Street design ($29,911+HST) and Glen Street culvert design ($15,250+HST)
- Extension of Summer Grounds Maintenance contract with Younge’s Lawn Care ($22,595+HST plus CPI)
- Severance application B-110-22 (Doornekamp)
Council Training Session #3
This meeting is a scheduled council orientation session focused on third-party organizations that provide services to Westport. Representatives from fire, conservation, policing, and regional services are scheduled to participate.
- Presentation by Fire Chief Scott Granahan
- Presentation by Rideau St. Lawrence representatives Simon Wu and Scott Bryce
- Presentation by Michael Yee of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
- Presentation by O.P.P. Detachment Commander Simon Hardy
Council Training Session #2
This meeting is a closed training session for Council members. No other business or public decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed training session for Council members
Council Training Session #1
This meeting is a training session for Council members. The session is held in a closed meeting for the purpose of educating or training the members.
- Closed training session for Council members
Inaugural Meeting of Council
This meeting serves as the first session for the newly seated Council. The agenda consists of procedural items including the declaration of office for council members and an inaugural address by Mayor Jones.
- Declaration of office for Robin Jones, Joe Aragona, Barry Card, Ami Carty, and Marty Crapper
- Inaugural address by Mayor Jones
Public Meeting
The Village of Westport will hold a public meeting to discuss zoning by-law amendment revisions for Rice Farm. The agenda also includes a presentation from Land Ark Development.
- Rice Farm - Zoning By-law Amendment Revisions
- Land Ark Development presentation
Council
The Council will consider several administrative and planning items, including the 2023 budget process and a new environmental assessment approach. They will also discuss delegating site plan approval authority to the CAO/Clerk and reviewing a severance application for Bonner.
- Approval of 2023 Budget Process and Schedule
- New Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment recommendation
- Severance application for Bonner
- Delegation of Site Plan Control Approval Authority to CAO/Clerk
- Amendment to Parking By-law for Bedford Street
COW
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 budget process, a proposed amendment to the Bedford Street parking by-law, and an environmental assessment update. The meeting also includes annual reports from the Fire Department and the O.P.P.
- Proposed amendment to Parking By-law for Bedford Street (Option 1)
- Approval of the 2023 Budget Process and Schedule
- Recommendation to cease work on current Environmental Assessment and start a new Schedule C Class EA
- Fire Department 2021 Annual Report including 23 emergency calls
- Memorandum of Understanding with Westport Hockey Operations Group
Council
The Council will review a report regarding proposed changes to the Leeds & Grenville electoral district. They may direct the Mayor and CAO to participate in a public hearing if staff analysis supports it.
- Report on Federal Election Boundaries for Ontario
- By-law 2022-26 to establish the Joint Leeds Grenville Compliance Audit Committee
- Discussion of an easement and work agreement for 2 Lakeview Drive
Special Council
The Village of Westport Council will meet to discuss negotiation strategies in a closed session. Following this, Council will consider By-law #2022-25 to authorize an agreement with Glenview Sports Entertainment Inc.
- By-law #2022-25: Agreement with Glenview Sports Entertainment Inc.
- Closed session regarding municipal negotiation instructions or procedures