Borden-Carleton

The meeting includes a public session to discuss proposed amendments to the Town of Borden-Carleton Official Plan and Zoning & Development Bylaw, specifically concerning the redesignation and rezoning of PID #. 381558, located at 178 Borden Avenue, from Institutional to Residential. The proposed changes reflect the property's partial use as a residence since 2010. The agenda covers reports on the rezoning application, questions and comments from council, planning board members, staff, the applicant, and the general public, as well as a recommendation to the Town Council. A special Town Council meeting will follow to consider the rezoning application, including the first reading and setting a date for the second reading and adoption of the rezoning.

The Official Plan for the Town of Borden-Carleton serves as a roadmap to guide the physical development of the Town, balancing social, economic, and environmental considerations. Its vision is to facilitate residential living and beneficial economic development, promote agricultural viability, conserve resources, and ensure effective municipal services. The plan outlines broad goals across economic, physical, social, and environmental dimensions, including expanding the economic base, minimizing land use conflicts, maintaining and improving residential areas and municipal infrastructure, preserving agricultural land, enhancing quality of life, providing diverse community activities, fostering public participation, and protecting the natural environment. Implementation is achieved through administrative tools and periodic reviews.

The bylaw establishes tax rate groups within the Town of Borden-Carleton, allowing for different tax rates to be applied to each group. It defines key terms such as 'tax rate group,' 'commercial,' and 'non-commercial' properties. The bylaw outlines the process for setting tax rates annually by resolution of Council, notification requirements to the Provincial Tax Commissioner, and restrictions on changing tax rates. It also addresses enforcement, severability, and the effective date of the bylaw.

The meeting included the swearing-in of two new council members elected on December 2, 2024. The council discussed a report on the by-election results, staff reports for November 2024, and correspondence items. They also addressed a request for speed bumps on Carleton Street and a housing development on Read Road. New business included a discussion on a WWTP Sludge Inventory, a Learn to Skate program, and quotes for repairs to the Lagoon House and Arena doors. The council also considered an application to the Active Transportation Fund and a Community Housing Fund application. They discussed the development of houses on Carleton Street and a heat pump for the Fire Hall Bay. An in-camera session was held to discuss commercial information and human resource matters.

The meeting included discussions on sidewalks, the Boat Park (Marine Rail Park), the boardwalk, the pump house roof, and the lighthouse. The Council approved applying for the Rural Growth Initiative fund for exterior upgrades to the lighthouse at the Marine Rail Park. The council then moved to an in-camera session to discuss commercial information and human resource matters.