Algonquin Highlands council eyes airport development, administrative appointments; CAO recruitment session set for July 21
Algonquin Highlands council had a busy mid-July, with airport development, by-law amendments, and several administrative appointments on the agenda for its July 16 regular meeting. Minutes for that session have not yet been published, so outcomes — including any votes — are not yet confirmed. A special closed meeting on Chief Administrative Officer recruitment is scheduled for July 21.
Regular Council — July 16
Council's agenda listed several items with potential impact on township operations and finances:
- **Airport development:** Staff Airport Development Proposal 26-1 and options for developing Hangar D property.
- **Clean and Clear By-law:** Proposed amendments to Clean and Clear By-Law 2023-11.
- **Deputy Clerk appointment:** Appointment of C. Sarah Brislin as Deputy Clerk.
- **Treasurer appointment and by-law repeal:** Appointment of a Treasurer and repeal of By-law 2026-43.
- **Fletcher Lake Landing:** Design options costing for Fletcher Lake Landing.
Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, deferred, or voted on. Readers should watch for the published minutes to see what council decided.
Airport Committee — July 16
The Airport Committee agenda included a review of the Summer Fly-In held June 27, covering food and merchandise sales, aircraft rides, and other comments. The committee also planned logistics for a Fall 2026 Fly-In.
Agenda items noted:
- **Sponsorships:** Wilbee's Construction donated $400.
- **Volunteers:** Sixteen were confirmed for the Summer Fly-In.
- **Food supplies:** Documentation was submitted to the HKPR Health Unit.
As with council, minutes have not yet been published, so committee decisions are not confirmed.
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee — July 10
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee met July 10 to address the resignation of its current chair and select a new chair. The agenda also included a review of the committee's terms of reference, volunteer recruitment, and a closed session regarding a municipal employee appointment.
Minutes for this meeting are not yet published, so the identity of the new chair and any other outcomes are not confirmed in the available record.
Coming up
- **July 21 — Special Meeting (Council):** A special session is scheduled with a closed session to discuss personal matters related to the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda also includes approval of the special meeting agenda, the mayor's remarks, a declaration of pecuniary interest, and adoption of confirmatory By-law No. 2026-74, which ratifies all actions taken at the special meeting.
All recent meeting summaries above are drawn from published agendas only; minutes have not yet been released. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should consult the township's official minutes once posted.