May 1 Committee of the Whole
May 1 Committee of Adjustment
May 4 Conservation Authority Administration Ad Hoc Committee
May 6 Wilton Cemetery
May 8 10th Session of Council
May 11 Conservation Authority Planning and Permitting
May 23 11th Session of Council
May 24 Latham Pools
May 24 Conservation Authority Board Meeting
May 26 Staff Golf Day
May 1 Committee of the Whole
The following items were discussed and moved onto Council
Staff Report SR2304 in regards to Commemorative Program to replace Park Memorial Program
Staff Report SR2360 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Review Sub-Committee
May 1 Committee of Adjustment
Approved two minor variances (SR2357 & SR2358) and one application for permission (SR2369) from residents.
May 4 Conservation Authority Administration Ad Hoc Committee
As it was the first meeting of the new committee an election of officers was held
An update was given on the progress of the new administration building and a virtual tour was given by staff
May 6 Wilton Cemetery
Along with members of the Cemetery board and members of the community I spent the morning helping with the spring clean up at the Wilton Cemetery.
May 8 10th Session of Council
The following were received by Council
A delegation from the 1st Amherstview/Bath Scouts
An Economic Development Report From Lennox & Addington Community and Development Services
A Strategic Plan Update and work plan from staff which was approved
The following items were approved by Council
The establishment of a Reserve Fund for Family Physician Recruitment Incentive
Facility requests from Air Cadets and 1st Amherstview/Bath Scouts
Authorized a two year agreement with the Jr. C Jets for a pilot program to assign advertising rights to the team for $15,000
Removed holding pattern for Babcock Mills Phase 5
The Heritage Permit Application to allow clean up and first phase restoration of Babcock Mill
For a more detailed account of the meeting it is available at https://loyalist.civicweb.net/document/182176/?splitscreen=true&media=true
May 11 Conservation Authority Planning and Permitting
Staff presented a plan to complete a three year review of planning and policy initiatives
A comprehensive timeline was presented which will allow this process to be completed early in 2024
May 23 11th Session of Council
The following were received by Council
A resident presentation on the need for municipal bus service to Odessa and area to service the needs of seniors in the area
An overview of the Draft Joint Community Safety Well Being Plan for Loyalist and Greater Napanee which was later approved by Council
A report on the More Homes For Everyone Act
Staff reports on Supplementary Tax Billing and Building Activity
Staff was directed to review and report back with recommendations on the potential of by-laws for Short Term Accommodations
The following items were approved by Council
Tenders were approved for the Odessa West Reconstruction and Storm Water Improvements
A Green Municipal Funding Feasibility Study agreement was entered into in regards to the property at 237 Jim Snow Drive
The potential road closing at 5526 Bath Road was approved with the condition of a fair market value appraisal being done
Removed the holding symbol for the Ready Mix Cement Plant
Proclaimed National Accessibility Week
For a more detailed account of the meeting it is available at https://loyalist.civicweb.net/document/182552/?splitscreen=true&media=true
May 24 Latham Pools
Along with other members of council and staff I attended the grand opening of Latham Pools in the Industrial Park. Currently the plant employs 75 staff with number to grow as markets expand. The Senior Management of Latham Pools gave attendees a short history of the project and shared some of the directions they wish to take in the future.
May 24 Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Presentations
Ducks Unlimited Ontario Greenwing Rebuild Project
2023 Watershed Report Card
Reports Received
Marble Rock Conservation Area - Ducks Unlimited Agreement,
Administration Facility Ad Hoc Committee
Planning & Permitting Ad Hoc Committee
More details can be found at
A reminder...
Loyalist Township Splash Pad Survey
Loyalist Township is seeking public input to determine community interest in a splash pad and what features/amenities are most important when considering potential locations for the development of a splash pad. The survey closes the first of July so take the time to share your thoughts!
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