Amherstburg public meetings in 2024

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg is holding a special in-camera meeting. The session is designated to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding striking committee information.

• Discussion of Striking Committee Information under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act

Special Council Meeting - Planning

The Special Council Meeting will gather public, departmental and agency comments on two proposed zoning changes. One concerns an Official Plan Amendment (OPA #26) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-22-24) for 300 Victoria Street. The other concerns a Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-23-24) for 865 Front Road South. Comments will be summarized and reported to Council at a future meeting.

• Official Plan Amendment (OPA #26) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-22-24) for 300 Victoria Street – public comments to be received and summarized
• Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-23-24) for 865 Front Road South – public comments to be received and summarized

Regular Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Town Council will discuss the planning and design of Phase 3 of the Libro Centre Mountain Bike Trail. The body is also reviewing infrastructure maintenance for Brittany’s Gate Subdivision and Essex Boulevard, as well as several policy amendments.

• Approval of up to $20,800 over-expenditure for the 2024 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
• Conditional approval for Phase 3 of the Windsor Essex Bike Community Libro Centre Mountain Bike Trail
• Consent Agreement for three residential building lots at 550 Simcoe Street
• Approval of 2025 events: Ribfest, TRUE Fest, and Coldest Night of the Year
• Agreement with Essex Region Conservation Authority for Drinking Water Source Protection Risk Management Services

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Heritage Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting. It will receive the Draft Heritage Conservation District Plan dated November 2024 for information. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held October 10, 2024
• Receive Draft Heritage Conservation District Plan (dated November 2024) for information

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Special Council meeting agenda for December 10, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Special Council will vote on the 2025 insurance renewal with BFL Canada for $1,388,187.68 and authorize a cybersecurity contract with Telus Business up to $83,628.00. It will also consider the 2025 User Fees By‑law, adopt the operating budget for 2025, and adopt the five‑year capital budget in principle.

• Approve 2025 insurance renewal with BFL Canada for $1,388,187.68 (inclusive of PST)
• Authorize Telus Business cybersecurity Managed Detection and Response program up to $83,628.00 (excluding HST)
• Approve changes in fees under the 2025 User Fees By‑law (By‑law 2024‑088)
• Adopt the 2025 operating budget in principle
• Adopt the 2025 five‑year capital budget in principle

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 22, 2024 meeting. It will endorse the site plans for 208 St. Arnaud and 7368 Howard. The committee also endorses the Town of Amherstburg hosting the County of Essex 2025 Accessibility Fest‑for‑All at the Libro Centre. A report on sewer works and sidewalk rehabilitation on George, Seymour and portions of Murray Street is being received for information.

• Endorse site plan for 208 St. Arnaud
• Endorse site plan for 7368 Howard
• Endorse hosting County of Essex 2025 Accessibility Fest‑for‑All at the Libro Centre
• Receive report on sewer works and sidewalk rehabilitation on George, Seymour and portions of Murray Street (information only)
• Approve minutes of the August 22, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Amherstburg Committee of Adjustment will review five applications for minor land use changes. Each application is recommended for approval subject to conditions after written and oral submissions are considered. The items include requests at Front Road North, County Road 20, Murray Street, Richmond Street, and another Richmond Street property.

• A/42/24 – 1016 Front Road North – applicant: Peter White
• A/44/24 – 3370 County Road 20 – applicants: Rhonda Stein & Francis Desjardins
• A/46/24 – 87‑89 Murray Street – applicant: 1185721 Ontario Ltd.
• B/23‑24/24 & A/41/24 – 259 Richmond Street – applicants: Thomas and Roberta Carroll
• B/15/24 & A/43/24 – 149 Richmond Street – applicant: Ryan D’Alimonte, c/o Donato DiGiovanni

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Amherstburg council held a special in-camera meeting on December 4, 2024, to discuss items not listed in the public agenda. The meeting was recorded and the video is available online.

• In-camera meeting held on December 4, 2024
• Video recording available for the session

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Town Council will convene a Special In‑Camera Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001. The sole item for this closed session is an update on ongoing employee negotiations. No decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Special In‑Camera Meeting – update on employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(K) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Audit and Finance Advisory Committee

The Audit and Finance Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 operating budget and recommend MNP as the Town's external auditors for the year ending 2024. The committee will also receive a report on user fees for temporary patio extensions.

• Recommend appointment of MNP as external auditors for year ending 2024
• Receive report on user fees for temporary patio extensions
• Review 2025 operating budget
• Adopt minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting
• Set first meeting of 2025 for February 3

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg Council will adopt the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and By‑law 2024‑085, setting wastewater and other development charges starting January 1 2025. The Council will also approve the repeal and replacement of By‑law 2016‑93 to dedicate a reserve on Annie Avenue as a public highway, and confirm previous resolutions with By‑law 2024‑082. Financial statements for 2023 will be approved and several reports and minutes will be received for the record.

• Adopt Development Charges Background Study and By‑law 2024‑085 (development charges effective Jan 1 2025)
• Approve repeal and replace of By‑law 2016‑93 to dedicate reserve on Annie Avenue as a public highway
• Pass By‑law 2024‑082 to confirm resolutions of the Nov 1, 12 & 25 council meetings
• Approve 2023 audited consolidated financial statements and related financial reports
• Receive Drainage Board minutes and appoint Gerard Rood, P.Eng. for municipal drainage examination

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Council will convene an in-camera session under the Municipal Act. The meeting will provide an update on matters before the Ontario Land Tribunal and on ongoing employee negotiations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Item A – Update on Ontario Land Tribunal matters
• Item B – Update on employee negotiations

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on the Open Air business survey and user fees for temporary patio extensions on municipal property. The committee will also discuss business succession planning and the Howard Industrial Secondary Plan update.

• Report on Open Air business survey and open house
• User Fees for Temporary Patio Extensions Report dated November 7, 2024
• Succession planning for local businesses
• Howard Industrial Secondary Plan update
• Scheduling of the first 2025 meeting for January 16, 2025

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. It will confirm that the first committee meeting of 2025 will be held on March 19, 2025. The committee will also receive updates on the Parks Master Plan and on the results of the recent Parks Summit.

• Adopt August 21, 2024 Parks and Recreation meeting minutes
• Schedule first Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of 2025 for March 19, 2025
• Parks Master Plan update
• Parks Summit results update

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg will hold a special in-camera meeting to discuss litigation, land acquisition, employee negotiations, and cyber security. The session is closed to the public under the Municipal Act.

• Update on Ontario Land Tribunal matters
• Legal advice regarding land acquisition
• Update on employee negotiations
• Municipal digital infrastructure and cyber security
• Striking committee for a local board

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg is holding a special council meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. The primary purpose of the meeting is the tabling of the Proposed Operating and Five Year Capital 2025 Budget.

• Tabling of the Proposed Operating and Five Year Capital 2025 Budget

Heritage Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Amherstburg, Ontario Heritage Committee meeting on November 14, 2024 contains no listed items. No descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments are provided. As a result, no decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda.

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Town Council is convening a special closed-session meeting to discuss labor relations and project negotiations. These items are being handled in-camera pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Collective Bargaining Update
• Project Negotiation Update

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss criteria for an environmental stewardship award. The committee will also review educational outreach activities for the Year of the Tree.

• Environmental Stewardship Award Criteria
• Year of the Tree Educational Outreach Activities

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two development applications. Application A/40/24 for 2001 Front Road North submitted by Stephen Halls and Amy Lee is recommended for approval subject to conditions. Applications B/22/24 and A/38/24 for 86 Willow Beach Road submitted by Gerald Goodchild are also recommended for approval subject to conditions. The committee will consider written and oral submissions before deciding.

• Approve A/40/24 – 2001 Front Road North (Stephen Halls and Amy Lee) – recommended with conditions
• Approve B/22/24 – 86 Willow Beach Road (Gerald Goodchild) – recommended with conditions
• Approve A/38/24 – 86 Willow Beach Road (Gerald Goodchild) – recommended with conditions

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg is holding a special council meeting to discuss a project with the Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157. Council will consider directing administration to install a commemorative decorative crosswalk.

• Installation of Commemorative Decorative Crosswalk at a cost not to exceed $5,000

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including a sanitary master plan and road reconstructions. The meeting also covers zoning amendments, road dedications, and a grant application for water systems in the South East Quadrant.

• Proposal for Agile Infrastructure Ltd. for Sanitary Master Plan not to exceed $327,382
• Pre-commitment of $195,000 for Asset Management Maintenance Software from PSD Citywide Inc.
• Over-expenditure of $20,199 for 8th Concession Rd North Road Reconstruction
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 365 Sandwich Street South
• Road dedications for Simcoe Street and Annie Avenue

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Council will hold a special in-camera meeting on October 28, 2024. The meeting will cover an update on a third‑party contract and the formation of a striking committee for a civic award nomination. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion under the Municipal Act.

• Item A – Update on Third Party Contract (Section 239(2)(k))
• Item B – Striking Committee for Civic Award Nomination (Section 239(2)(b))

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct site plan reviews for two specific locations. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 22, 2024.

• Site Plan Review for 208 St. Arnaud
• Site Plan Review for 7368 Howard
• Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Audit and Finance Advisory Committee

The Audit and Finance Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 28, 2024 meeting. It will receive the 2023 Audit Findings Report and the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements for information. The agenda also includes items for unfinished business and new business before adjournment.

• Adopt minutes of the May 28, 2024 Audit and Finance Advisory Committee meeting
• Receive 2023 Audit Findings Report for information
• Receive 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements for information
• Discuss unfinished business
• Discuss new business

Special Council Meeting - Planning

Council is holding a statutory public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 365 Sandwich Street South. The body will receive and summarize comments from the public, municipal departments, and agencies regarding the proposal.

• Statutory Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-21-24 for 365 Sandwich Street South

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting will receive a presentation titled “2024 Development Charges Background Study” prepared by Daryl Abbs of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of standard procedural items and a land acknowledgement before adjournment.

• 2024 Development Charges Background Study presentation (Amherstburg DC Public Meeting - Final(1).pdf)
• Land acknowledgement of the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy and other Indigenous peoples
• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider applying to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for the H. Murray Smith Centennial Park Tennis and Multi‑Use Courts project. If awarded, $530,000 of matching and ineligible costs will be sourced from the New Capital Reserve ($254,400) and DC Parks ($275,600), and the town will authorize the necessary agreements and purchase orders. Other items include dedicating Block 94 on Lavers Crescent as a public highway, adopting the 2025 Council meeting calendar, approving several special events and the Emergency Management Program, and passing three by‑laws (2024‑078, 2024‑056, 2024‑077).

• Apply for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park Tennis and Multi‑Use Courts; $530,000 matching funds ($254,400 New Capital Reserve, $275,600 DC Parks).
• Dedicate Block 94 on Lavers Crescent (12M‑441) as a public highway under By‑law 202 4‑07‑1.
• Adopt the 2025 Calendar of Council Meetings and waive procedural by‑law for June, November, December.
• Approve Holiday Market, Santa Claus Parade, and River Lights Winter Festival; grant noise‑by‑law exemption for the Santa Parade.
• Adopt the Emergency Management Program and By‑law 2024‑072; pass By‑law 2024‑078 (amend 2022‑054), By‑law 2024‑056 (amend User Fee By‑law 2023‑112), and By‑law 2024‑077 (confirmatory).

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

Council is meeting in a special in-camera session to receive updates on Ontario Land Tribunal matters. The meeting is closed to the public due to litigation and solicitor-client privilege.

• Update on Ontario Land Tribunal Matters

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Heritage Committee is discussing a proposal to adaptively reuse the former General Amherst High School at 130 Sandwich Street as a Town Hall. The body is considering the appropriateness of the design, including a "jewel case" over the 1922 brick façade and the preservation of gym murals.

• Proposed adaptive reuse of 130 Sandwich Street (former General Amherst High School) as a Town Hall
• Review of a "jewel case" design over the original 1922 brick façade
• Discussion of murals on the west elevation of the gyms
• Proposed "Notice of Intent to Designate" for 130 Sandwich St S under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a recommendation to declare 2025 the 'Year of the Tree' as part of an environmental education campaign. The agenda also lists items for unfinished and new business.

• Recommendation to declare 2025 'Year of the Tree'
• Review of June 12, 2024 committee minutes
• Discussion of 2025 educational and community outreach initiatives

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will review application A/39/24 for 535 Dalhousie Street submitted by Cory Drouillard. Staff recommends the application be approved subject to a condition, pending written and oral submissions at the public meeting. The Committee will vote on the recommendation.

• Application A/39/24 – 535 Dalhousie Street – recommendation to approve subject to condition
• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

Council is holding a special in-camera meeting to receive legal advice and information. The discussion focuses on the acquisition of land for municipal work within the Town of Amherstburg.

• Legal advice regarding the acquisition of land for municipal work

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 26, 2024 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. The document shows only placeholders for video, title, and metadata, with no substantive agenda entries. Therefore, no decisions or discussions are scheduled in this agenda.

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a proposal to embed a new Town Hall into the former General Amherst High School site and negotiating the sale of the Belle Vue property. The meeting also includes approvals for budget transfers and a parking lot project at 320 Richmond Street.

• Proposal to embed a new Town Hall into the former General Amherst High School site
• Contract award of $650,600 plus HST to Bear Construction & Engineering Inc. for 320 Richmond Street partial demolition and parking lot
• Proposed by-law to deem the Belle Vue property as surplus and enter negotiations with Amico/Loop
• Approval of 2023 Year End (Q4) budget transfers, including $672,172.15 in taxation-supported surplus
• Third reading of By-law 2024-020 for replacement of access culverts over the Deslippe Drain

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Council will meet in camera to discuss four confidential matters: the Belle Vue Development proposal involving potential land acquisition or disposition; the Heritage Town Hall proposal involving potential land acquisition or disposition; an update on settlements before the Ontario Land Tribunal; and an update on collective bargaining with the Amherstburg Professional Fire Fighters Association.

• Belle Vue Development Proposal – proposed acquisition or disposition of land
• Heritage Town Hall Proposal – proposed acquisition or disposition of land
• Update on Ontario Land Tribunal Settlements
• Collective Bargaining Update – Amherstburg Professional Fire Fighters Association

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding the Belle Vue Expression of Interest, including a resident survey response report. The body will also receive updates on business consultations and local markets.

• Belle Vue Expression of Interest update and resident survey response report
• Delegation from The Belle Vue Conservancy Board
• Economic Development newsletter content
• Update on business consultation
• Update on Night Market and Business Market

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Heritage Committee agenda for September 12, 2024 contains no listed items. It consists only of boilerplate headings and procedural text. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed in this agenda.

Special Council Meeting - Planning

The Special Council meeting will begin with standard procedural items. Council will conduct a statutory public meeting to collect comments on a proposed temporary zoning by‑law amendment for the property at 3295 Meloche Road. The comments will be compiled and reported to council at a later date. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Statutory public meeting for a temporary zoning by‑law amendment – 3295 Meloche Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Amherstburg Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider several reports. It will approve the award of the 2024 Sidewalk Maintenance Program to DPA Contracting Ltd. for $231,056 and return $160,381 of surplus to various reserves. Additional items include transit service extensions for the Uncommon Festival, a new lot development on Meloche Road with a private septic system, and approval of multiple special events and by‑laws.

• Award of the 2024 Sidewalk Maintenance Program to DPA Contracting Ltd. for $231,056 plus taxes, with $160,381 surplus returned to General, AODA Compliance, and New Capital reserves
• Authorization for extra evening transit trips until 11 p.m. on Sept 20‑21 and fare‑free service from 6 p.m. Sept 20 to end of service day Sept 22 for the Uncommon Festival
• Approval of a new lot on Meloche Road (severed from 158 Meloche Rd) to be served by a private septic system
• Council compensation to be maintained at the 65th percentile of the market, with a $2,000 annual contribution to the Plans and Studies reserve for future reviews
• Approval of special events: Rick Meloche Memorial Bike Ride, Hot Air Balloon Ride, River Lights Opening Night, Super Santa Walk/Run/Roll, and a noise‑by‑law exemption for two of these events

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of applications for rezoning or minor variances at the September 4, 2024 meeting. Each item is recommended for approval, subject to conditions, after written and oral submissions are reviewed. The applications involve properties on Whelan Ave, Texas Road, Simcoe Street, Dot Street, Sandwich Street North, Concession 6 S, and other locations.

• A/28/24 – 169 Whelan Ave (J. DeThomasis Contracting Ltd.) – recommended approval
• B/14/24 – 12 and 16 Texas Road (Elizabeth Federico) – recommended approval with conditions
• B/15‑17/24 & A/33/24 – 550 Simcoe Street (Brendan Renaud and Deanna Crawford) – recommended approval with conditions
• A/34/24 – 1118 Dot Street (Danny and Lisa Marie Elias) – recommended approval
• B/18/24 – 225 & 255 Sandwich Street North (1603844 Ontario Inc. & 1603941 Ontario Inc.) – recommended approval with conditions

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the town's annual consultation on its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and local outreach activities. The body is reviewing specific infrastructure improvements and accessibility initiatives within the community.

• Proposed support for paving four accessible parking spaces and access aisles at the Libro Centre
• Discussion on Aphasia Friendly Amherstburg
• Annual Consultation on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Promotion of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Outdoor Accessibility Fest-For-All
• Review of accessible tactile surface indicator re-painting and Libro Centre pickleball courts

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to provide initial input on updating the Parks Master Plan. The body will also review a Parks Summit summary and discuss the Garden Card Program.

• Initial committee input regarding update to the Parks Master Plan
• Parks Summit Summary
• Garden Card Program

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the minutes from previous meetings and receive a presentation from Principles Integrity. The council will approve several contracts and by‑law amendments, including the Libro Pickleball Courts tender, the Canada Community Building Fund agreement, and updates to engineering user fees. Infrastructure projects such as the Mill and Pave Program, 5th Concession North Road reconstruction, and water‑meter purchases are also authorized.

• Award contract to Jones Group Ltd. for Libro Pickleball Courts – $476,815.11 net HST
• Approve by‑law 2024‑060 to execute the Canada Community Building Fund (formerly Federal Gas Tax) agreement
• Amend user fee by‑law 2024‑056 for engineering and CLI fees – approved changes
• Authorize $304,855 agreement with Mill‑Am Corporation for Mill and Pave Program Part 2
• Award engineering services for 5th Concession North Road reconstruction to Hrycay Consulting – $109,580 plus HST

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg is holding a special in-camera meeting to discuss confidential items. The session covers personnel issues, land acquisition, and third-party service negotiations.

• Employment matters related to an identifiable individual
• Acquisition of land for municipal work
• Negotiations with a third party regarding municipal service provisions

Special Council Meeting - Planning

The Special Council meeting will present a planning report and a statutory public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-18-24 for the property at 6754 County Road 50, located at the southwest corner of County Roads 50 and 20 and owned by T/A General Contracting. The staff recommendation is to receive additional comments from the public, municipal departments, agencies and Council, and to bring the amendment back to a future council meeting for further consideration. Standard agenda items include call to order, roll call, disclosures and a land acknowledgement.

• Statutory Public Meeting to consider Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑18‑24) for 6754 County Road 50
• Attachments: notice, application, aerial map, figures, site photos, planning rationale, swept‑path analysis, correspondence summary
• Recommendation to collect additional comments and defer decision to a future council meeting

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Heritage Committee is meeting to provide advice to Council on naming a community centre and to review a residential development design. The committee will also consider the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Naming of the community centre located at 179 Victoria Street within H. Murray Smith Centennial Park
• Endorsement of the design for the 94 Gore Street Residential Development
• Requirement for documentation of the existing home at 94 Gore Street prior to demolition
• Correspondence regarding the Ontario Heritage Conference 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review five development applications. It will defer the application for 19 Levergood Lane (A/29/24) after considering comments from the Essex Region Conservation Authority. The other four applications – 595 McLeod Avenue, Blocks 1, 22, 26 Mulberry Court, 54 Balaclava Street South, and 58 Woodbridge Drive – are recommended for approval, each with specified conditions.

• A/29/24 – 19 Levergood Lane – application deferred pending conservation authority input
• A/27/24 – 595 McLeod Avenue – approved with recommended conditions
• A/30/24 – Blocks 1, 22, 26 Mulberry Court – approved
• A/31/24 – 54 Balaclava Street South – approved with recommended condition
• A/32/24 – 58 Woodbridge Drive – approved with recommended condition

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for August 1, 2024 contains no listed items. The document only shows placeholders for video and generic sections. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are identified. The meeting therefore appears to be procedural.

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

The Town of Amherstburg is holding a special in-camera meeting. Council will discuss advice and information regarding the acquisition of land for municipal work.

• Discussion of land acquisition for municipal work (Item A)

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed for this meeting.

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This special in-camera meeting is for Council to receive legal advice regarding by-laws and development and planning matters. The session is held privately to protect solicitor-client privilege.

• Legal advice regarding by-laws and development and planning matters

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on engineering proposals for the Water Treatment Plant expansion and waste management. Council will also review traffic by-law amendments, zoning changes, and a new agreement for Junior C hockey operations.

• Engineering contracts with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for water treatment plant expansion and waste management
• Amendments to Traffic By-Law 2011-69
• Zoning amendments for 3320 Middle Side Road and 496/532 Sandwich Street South
• $69,432 payment for a Hydro One invoice
• Agreement with Amherstburg Admirals Inc. to operate Junior C hockey at Libro Credit Union Centre

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing various land use applications for properties in Amherstburg. Recommendations include approvals for several sites and a deferral for 94 Gore Street.

• Application A/25/24: 330 Simcoe Street
• Application A/20/24: 873 Front Road North
• Application A/23/24: Vacant land on Easy Street
• Application A/24/24: 208 St. Arnaud Street
• Application A/21/24: 94 Gore Street (recommended for deferral)

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will consider endorsements for site plans at 3295 Meloche Rd., 25 Renaud, and 3560 Alma. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2026 election planning and the Enabling Change Program.

• Site plan endorsement for Libro Centre Pickleball Courts at 3295 Meloche Rd.
• Site plan review for 25 Renaud
• Site plan review for 3560 Alma
• Discussion of 2026 election planning
• Discussion of Enabling Change Program

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes recommendations to approve the 2025 budget schedule and a new Heritage Conservation District study. Council will also consider several infrastructure contracts, including road repairs and culvert replacements. Additionally, the agenda covers renewing transit services with Transit Windsor.

• $363,970 budget increase for 2nd Concession North Reconstruction
• $176,925 contract to Nevan Construction Inc. for Ernest Paquette Drain repairs
• Five-year transit service agreement renewal with Transit Windsor
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 70 Murray Street
• $397,200 contract to Rudak Excavating Inc. for Culvert #45 and #77 replacements

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This special in-camera meeting involves discussions regarding municipal land and personnel matters. Council will review a proposed property acquisition for infrastructure improvements and the lease of a municipal facility. The agenda also includes updates on recruitment and committee formation.

• Property acquisition for infrastructure improvements
• Lease of a municipal facility
• Recruitment update
• Striking of a committee

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review the Biz Discovery Survey Results Report and receive an update on economic development initiatives. The committee will also discuss a recap of Economic Development Week. A private session is scheduled to discuss potential land investments in Amherstburg.

• Biz Discovery Survey Results Report
• Economic Development Initiatives Update
• Economic Development Week Recap
• Potential investment in economic development lands (In-Camera)

Heritage Committee Meeting

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific topics, motions, or decisions recorded for this meeting.

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss environmental programs and initiatives. The agenda includes a review of the Community Awareness & Education Strategy for 2024.

• Community Awareness & Education Strategy 2024

Special Council Meeting - Planning

The Special Council meeting includes statutory public meetings regarding four different zoning by-law amendments. The council is scheduled to receive and summarize feedback from the public and municipal agencies for each proposal. These items are being prepared for a future report to Council.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 24 Laird Avenue South (ZBA-16-24)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 70 Murray Street (ZBA-17-24)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 512 Sandwich Street South (ZBA-10/24)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 3320 Middle Side Road (ZBA-12/24)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will vote on zoning amendments for 527 Sandwich Street South and Concession 6 N. Members will also adopt an updated Leave of Absence Policy. A notice of motion regarding regional organics waste collection funding will be deliberated.

• Zoning amendment for 527 Sandwich Street South
• Zoning amendment for lands at 6387-6391 Concession 6 N
• Adoption of amended Leave of Absence Policy
• Notice of motion regarding regional organics waste collection funding
• Proposal for business encroachment fees on public rights of way

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Heritage Committee is reviewing updates on the Heritage Conservation District Study and a residential development at 94 Gore Street. The committee is also endorsing three heritage property tax rebate applications for Council's approval.

• Endorsement of heritage tax rebates for 7143 County Road 50, 51 North Street, and 455 Dalhousie Street
• Presentation on the Heritage Conservation District Study by MHBC
• Information report regarding residential development at 94 Gore Street

Committee of Adjustment

The Amherstburg Committee of Adjustment will review five property applications for potential approval. Staff recommends granting each application subject to conditions after considering public submissions. These decisions affect land use and development standards at four specific addresses in the town.

• Application A/16/24 at 156 Dalhousie Street (Ryan Deslippe)
• Applications B/11/24 & A/14/24 at 4686 Alma Street (1830011 Ontario Ltd.)
• Applications B/13/24 & A/15/24 at 6081 County Road 18 (Brian Renaud)
• Application A/17/24 at 207 Brock Street (Richmond Praedium Inc.)
• Application A/18/24 at 247 Brock Street (Jones Group Inc.)

Audit and Finance Advisory Committee

The Audit and Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an asset management update and a presentation comparing tangible capital assets with asset management practices. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the previous meeting. No decisions on specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Adoption of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Tangible Capital Assets and Asset Management by Matt Van Dommelen, PSD Citywide
• Asset Management Update presentation by the Asset Management Coordinator

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council will consider approving the 2024 Transportation Masterplan, which includes a 30 km/h slow zone in the Town Core, intersection improvements at Simcoe Street/Meloche Road, and full closure of Murray Street between Dalhousie and Ramsey Streets. Council will also decide on special event approvals, a temporary patio extension by-law, and other routine items.

• Approve Transportation Masterplan with 30 km/h slow zone in Town Core
• Direct completion of Simcoe Street/Meloche Road intersection improvements
• Full closure of Murray Street between Dalhousie and Ramsey Streets
• Approve special events: Rocks and Road Race Series Mini Fondo (Aug 11) and 2024 Garden Tour (June 8-9)
• Pass By-law 2024-026 for temporary patio extensions on public lands

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting with no public agenda items. Council will discuss a proposal by Essex Power Corporation requiring shareholder review and approval, and receive legal advice regarding development agreements and contractual obligations. The closed session is authorized under the Municipal Act for reasons including confidential commercial information and solicitor-client privilege.

• In-camera discussion of Essex Power Corporation proposal requiring shareholder review and approval
• Legal advice regarding development agreements and contractual obligations
• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(i), (k), (c), and (f)

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on May 23, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several park improvement proposals, including a sidewalk at Libro Centre, concrete pads at Pat Thrasher Park and Ranta Marina Play Area, and a Garden Card Program distribution plan. They will also review signage beautification for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park and receive an update on Recreation Leadership Awards. The committee will adopt minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting.

• Libro Centre sidewalk proposal
• Pat Thrasher Park concrete pad proposal
• Ranta Marina Play Area concrete sidewalk/pad proposal
• Garden Card Program card distribution
• H. Murray Smith Centennial Park signage beautification plan review

Special Council Meeting - Planning

Amherstburg's Special Council Meeting on Planning will hold two statutory public meetings to receive comments on proposed zoning by-law amendments. The first concerns 527 Sandwich Street South (File ZBA-07-24), and the second concerns lands severed from 6387-6391 Concession 6 N (File ZBA-08-24). Council will consider the comments and may pass the by-law for the second item at a later regular meeting.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-07-24 at 527 Sandwich Street South
• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-08-24 for lands severed from 6387-6391 Concession 6 N
• Recommendation to receive and summarize comments on ZBA-07-24 in a future report
• Recommendation to receive comments on ZBA-08-24 and consider Zoning By-law 2024-039 at the next regular meeting

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting. Council will move into a closed session to discuss legal advice regarding development agreements and contractual obligations, and to receive advice on the disposition of industrial and economic development lands. The meeting is closed to the public under the Municipal Act.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) and (f) of the Municipal Act
• Item A: Legal advice on development agreements and contractual obligations
• Item B: Advice on disposition of industrial and economic development lands

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including a $197,914.52 tractor and mower purchase, a $176,400 road repairs tender, and a $261,555 outfall liner project. They will also consider a subdivision agreement for Brittany's Gate, designate 179 Victoria Street South as a municipal capital facility, and approve a noise exemption for the Royal Canadian Legion. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, reports, and by-laws.

• Award 2024 Tractor and Wide Area Mower to Colvoy Equipment, not to exceed $197,914.52
• Award 2024 Road Repairs Program tender to Nasci Construction Services Ltd. for $176,400 plus taxes
• Award Fraserville Outfall Liner Project to Clearwater Structures Inc., not to exceed $261,555, with $144,800 redirected from bridge maintenance
• Enter into Subdivision Agreement with 1109152 Ontario Limited for Brittany's Gate Subdivision
• Designate 179 Victoria Street South as a Municipal Capital Facility and negotiate agreement with lessee

Heritage Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Amherstburg Heritage Committee meeting on May 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive a report on 2018-2023 tree planting programs, and discuss a public education campaign on sanitary sewer precautions. The committee will also review its 2022-2026 workplan. Most items are routine information and discussion items rather than final decisions.

• Adoption of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report on 2018-2023 Tree Planting Programs from Manager of Roads and Fleet
• Discussion of Public Education Campaign on Sanitary Sewer System Precautions
• Review of 2022-2026 AEAC Workplan

Committee of Adjustment

The Amherstburg Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three applications for minor variances and one consent (severance) at specific properties. The committee will hear public submissions and vote on whether to approve each application, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions.

• B/12/24: minor variance at 296 Crystal Bay Drive (applicants Stephanie Savoni, Ryan & Monique Diotte)
• B/11/24 & A/14/24: minor variance and consent at 4686 Alma Street (1830011 Ontario Ltd.)
• A/13/24: minor variance at 56 Rankin Street (1174580 Ontario Limited)
• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on April 25, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several economic development items, including plans for Economic Development Week, business engagement actions, a survey update, the Howard Industrial Park District, a Community Improvement Plan, and streetscape beautification for Richmond Street. The committee will also hold a closed in-camera session to consider a potential investment in economic development lands.

• Economic Development Week: May 6-10
• Howard Industrial Park District update
• Economic Development Community Improvement Plan
• Streetscape beautification - Richmond Street corridor
• In-camera item: potential investment in economic development lands

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting with no public agenda items. Council will move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss legal access to private lands, citing reasons related to a proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition and solicitor-client privilege. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and contains only procedural items.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) — proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) — solicitor-client privilege advice
• Item A: Information regarding legal access to private lands

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council is meeting to vote on the 2024 final tax rating by-law, approve a six-year financial plan for the municipal drinking water licence, and decide on several zoning and subdivision matters. The agenda also includes approvals for special events, a new internet purchase exchange location, and various administrative items.

• Final Tax Rating By-Law 2024-028 to set 2024 tax rates
• Six-year Financial Plan (2024-2029) for Municipal Drinking Water System Licence
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 6871 Concession 6 North, including waiver for 3 driveway access points
• Consent Agreement with Jon and Kathy Parks for five residential lots at 5651 County Road 20
• Approval of 2024 special events including Ribfest, Canada Day, and Art Crawl, with fee waivers up to $4,885.82

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Heritage Committee is meeting to consider supporting a sidewalk repair proposal in the historic Richmond Street Corridor, selecting attendees for the Ontario Heritage Conference in Gravenhurst, and receiving a presentation on Heritage Conservation District communication efforts. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Support proposal to repair sidewalk in historic Richmond Street Corridor
• Select attendee and alternate for Ontario Heritage Conference, June 13-15, 2024 in Gravenhurst
• Receive presentation on Heritage Conservation District Study Communication and Messaging
• Adopt minutes of March 21, 2024 meeting

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing several infrastructure projects including park master plans and sidewalk proposals. The meeting includes discussions on site plan reviews for local properties and a municipal building audit.

• Malden Centre Park Conceptual Plan Review
• Libro Centre Sidewalk Proposal
• Pat Thrasher Park Concrete Pad Proposal
• Ranta Marina Play Area Concrete Sidewalk/Pad Proposal
• Richmond Street corridor barrier free route of travel maintenance

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a workshop presentation by Watson and Associates on the Development Charge By-Law Background Study. Council is reviewing the study, which informs development charges, but no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Development Charge By-Law Background Study presentation by Watson and Associates

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council will consider awarding a $746,620 mill and pave contract to Mill-Am Corporation, funded within a $900,000 project budget. They will also decide on applying for a provincial Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund grant for the South East Quadrant infrastructure project, with funding from reserves and developer charges. The agenda includes a by-law to amend user fees and a request to extend the heritage property designation deadline.

• 2024 Mill and Pave Program tender: $746,620 plus HST to Mill-Am Corporation
• Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund grant application for South East Quadrant infrastructure
• By-law 2024-030: User Fee By-law amendment (housekeeping)
• Heritage Committee request to extend heritage property designation deadline to 2030
• Annual Treasurer's Report on 2023 Council remuneration and expenses

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the ongoing Official Plan update. Council will receive and potentially endorse the draft Land Needs Assessment, the draft Urban Structure Plan, and a Policy Direction Report, including a proposed vision statement for the town's future growth.

• Receive Official Plan Update Report 2
• Endorse Town of Amherstburg Draft Land Needs Assessment (Appendix A)
• Endorse Town of Amherstburg Draft Urban Structure Plan
• Endorse Policy Direction Report and proposed Official Plan vision statement

Committee of Adjustment

The Amherstburg Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 10 applications for minor variances (B) and consents (A) to the zoning by-law. The committee will hear public input and vote on each application, with staff recommending approval for most, subject to conditions. One application (A/10/24) is for direction only, with no recommendation.

• B/22/23: 4691 Concession 4 S, Reginald & Andrea Brush – variance, recommended approval with conditions
• B/06/24 & A/07/24: 6387-6391 Concession 6 N, Estate of Bonita Boussey – variance and consent, recommended approval
• A/08/24: 5810 County Road 20, Troy and Danielle Cox – consent, recommended approval
• B/08/24: 160 McLeod Avenue, Clifford Lovell – variance, recommended approval with condition
• A/10/24: 149 Clubview, Troy & Linda Palcit – consent, no recommendation, committee to provide direction

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on Aphasia Friendly Amherstburg, review and potentially support the Malden Centre Park conceptual plan, and discuss several accessibility-related proposals including sidewalks and concrete pads at Libro Centre, Pat Thrasher Park, and Ranta Marina. The committee will also review site plans for 256 Dalhousie and 200 Golfwood, and conduct a municipal building audit review of the Amherstburg Community Hub.

• Presentation: Aphasia Friendly Amherstburg by Patti Weir and Lori Buchanan
• Malden Centre Park Conceptual Plan review and potential support
• Libro Centre sidewalk proposal
• Pat Thrasher Park concrete pad proposal
• Site plan reviews for 256 Dalhousie and 200 Golfwood

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt previous minutes and the 2024 meeting schedule, and receive a tree maintenance report. They will also discuss updates on the Earth Day campaign and a public education campaign on sanitary sewer precautions.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from November 2 and November 16, 2023
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Tree Maintenance Report from Manager of Roads and Fleet (dated Jan 11, 2024)
• Earth Day Campaign Update 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council is meeting to vote on a zoning by-law amendment that updates the definition of Supportive Community Home, which could affect where such homes are permitted. Council will also consider endorsing a draft condominium plan for 359 Dalhousie Street, approving 2024 special events, and passing a new business licensing by-law. The agenda includes several routine items such as adopting previous meeting minutes and receiving committee reports.

• Zoning By-law 2024-016 to update the definition of Supportive Community Home
• Endorsement of Draft Plan of Condominium for 359 Dalhousie Street
• Approval of 2024 special events including W.R.A.C.E. Canada Day Run and Park House Museum Music Off the Back Porch
• Business Licensing By-law 2024-019 and appointment of Licensing Committee members
• Proposed amendments to Economic Development Community Improvement Plan to offer land and incentives for development

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting with no public agenda items. Council will discuss five confidential matters: communications from upper-level government, security of information systems, a lease renewal at a municipal building, legal advice on development agreements, and a procurement update. All items are exempt from public discussion under the Municipal Act.

• Lease renewal at a municipal building (land disposition)
• Legal advice on development agreements and contractual obligations
• Procurement matter update
• Communications from upper level of government
• Security of information architecture, systems and processes

Special Council Meeting - Planning

This is a special planning meeting where Council will hold two statutory public meetings to receive comments on proposed zoning by-law amendments. No decisions will be made; comments will be summarized in future reports. The first amendment concerns the definition of 'Supportive Community Home' (File ZBA-04-24), and the second concerns a property at 6871 Concession 6 N (File ZBA-05-24).

• Public meeting on ZBA-04-24 to amend the definition of 'Supportive Community Home' (related to 184 Victoria St S)
• Public meeting on ZBA-05-24 for a zoning amendment at 6871 Concession 6 N
• Both items are for receiving and summarizing public comments only

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Heritage Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Heritage Conservation District study, endorse in principle a student placement for cultural heritage risk mitigation, and endorse proposed alterations to the designated property at 107-109 Gore Street. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and receiving correspondence about Ontario Heritage Act deadlines. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Heritage Conservation District update presentation from consultant MHBC
• Endorsement in principle of hiring a university student for fall 2024 to designate Properties of Interest
• Endorsement of proposed alterations to 107-109 Gore Street
• Correspondence on deadline extension of Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Adoption of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Amherstburg Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider five applications: four for minor variances and one for a consent. The committee will also nominate a chair, approve previous minutes, and hear public submissions on each application before voting on staff recommendations to approve them.

• A/06/24: 3621 Concession 3 N, John Mejailli & Chantalle Chahine
• B/05/24: 48 Sandwich Street North, Michelle Bernachi (consent)
• A/03/24: N/S Malden Colchester South Townline Road, Cipkar Farms Ltd.
• A/04/24: 3295 Meloche Road Fire Station, Town of Amherstburg
• A/05/24: N/S County Road 20, George Vandenbrink, c/o Nick D'Amore, Agent

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-29 contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no specific topics, decisions, or discussions for the meeting.

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no decisions, discussions, or reports are specified.

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting. Council will discuss the purchase or sale of municipal property, lease or sale offers for administrative and infrastructure services, an update on the Belle Vue expression of interest, and a liability assessment regarding a town event. All items are exempt from public discussion under the Municipal Act.

• Agreement of Purchase and Sale for municipal property on Victoria Ave.
• Offer regarding lease or sale of real property for administrative municipal service delivery
• Offer regarding lease or sale of real property for infrastructure municipal service delivery
• Update on Belle Vue Expression of Interest
• Liability assessment regarding a town event (solicitor-client privilege)

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and approvals, including a space needs study, an environmental assessment for the McGregor Lagoon expansion, and funding for the Park Street storm sewer upsizing. They will also vote on zoning by-law amendments for properties on Renaud Street and McLeod Avenue, and consider changes to council compensation.

• Authorize $138,885 plus HST agreement with JLL for a Space Needs Study, within $200,000 total project funding
• Authorize $245,327.48 plus HST agreement with Stantec for McGregor Lagoon Expansion Environmental Assessment, within $350,000 total project funding
• Approve $300,000 from Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for Park Street Storm Sewer Outlet Upsizing, with agreement with Boblo Island Development
• Pass zoning by-law amendments for 25 Renaud Street (By-law 2024-008) and part of 160 McLeod Avenue (By-law 2024-007)
• Adopt Council Compensation Policy amendment with $9,503.02 retroactive equalization and engage consultant for salary review

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt the January 30, 2024 minutes, and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also review the Malden Centre Park conceptual master plan and receive updates on the Garden Card program and H. Murray Smith Centennial Park signage beautification plan.

• Nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Review of Malden Centre Park Conceptual Master Plan (January 2024)
• Updates on Garden Card program and H. Murray Smith Centennial Park signage beautification

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting. Council will discuss four confidential items: Integrity Commissioner services, Striking Committee information, legal advice on development agreements, and negotiations on infrastructure development. No public decisions are expected.

• In-camera discussion of Integrity Commissioner services (personal matters, labour relations)
• In-camera discussion of Striking Committee information (personal matters)
• In-camera legal advice on development agreements and contractual obligations
• In-camera negotiations regarding infrastructure development

Special Council Meeting

Council will address a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for lands abutting the Detroit River. It is recommended that comments from the public, municipal departments, agencies, and Council be received and summarized in a future report.

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Detroit River shoreline properties

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council will consider several planning and infrastructure items, including a $9,700 payment in lieu of parking for 79 Murray Street, road widening dedications for Thrasher Drive, and support for an EV ChargeON grant application. They will also review a request to extend draft plan approval for the Hunt Club Creek Subdivision and receive reports on building activity and special events.

• Approve $9,700 payment in lieu of parking for 79 Murray Street (By-law 2024-010)
• Dedicate parts of Thrasher Drive as public highway (By-law 2024-006)
• Support EV ChargeON grant submission for electric vehicle charging
• Support 3-year extension of Hunt Club Creek Subdivision draft plan approval
• Approve 2024 special events including Coldest Night of the Year Walk and solar eclipse viewing

Heritage Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Amherstburg Heritage Committee meeting on February 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Amherstburg Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider four applications for minor variances and one for a consent (land severance). The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair, approve previous minutes, and adopt the 2024 meeting schedule. All decisions are subject to public input at the meeting.

• B-01-24 and A-01-24: consent and variance for Brian and Megan Gardin, E/S Concession 9
• B-02-24: variance for Federika Beekhuis at 255 Fort Street
• B-03-24: variance for Francesco and Gina Storino at 1215 and 1217 Front Road South
• B-04-24: variance for Nicholas and Casey Martin on vacant land on Easy Street
• Adoption of 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, set its first 2024 meeting date, and receive a tree maintenance report. Members will also discuss a workplan for touring leisure parks, proposed updates to the Garden Card program, and an update on the 2024 Recreation Awards.

• Adoption of minutes from September 19 and November 21, 2023 meetings
• Proposal to hold first 2024 meeting on February 21, 2024
• Tree Maintenance Report from Manager of Roads and Fleet dated January 11, 2024, including 2024 tree removal list
• Municipal Parkland Tours workplan covering 10 leisure parks including Beaudoin, Golfview, Scodeller, Anderdon, Pat Thrasher, Bill Wigle, Jack Purdie, Briar Ridge, Warren Mickle, and Bar Point
• Garden Card Program proposed updates for 2024 with draft pamphlet

Special In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special in-camera (closed) council meeting with no public agenda items. Council will move into a closed session to discuss three items: confidential information about a local board undertaking, a striking committee matter involving personal employee information, and legal advice on development agreements and contractual obligations. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and is expected to be procedural, with no public decisions.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(i) and (j) of the Municipal Act for trade secret/commercial information
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privileged legal advice on development agreements

Regular Council Meeting

Amherstburg Council will consider adopting the 2024 operating and capital budgets, including a $31,305,898 tax levy and $12,863,712 in capital projects. They will also review a water/wastewater rate study, approve a road reconstruction tender, and discuss updates on the Community and Senior Centre. Several routine items, such as minutes and correspondence, are also on the agenda.

• 2024 Operating Budget: $31,305,898 tax levy ($29,883,462 general + $1,422,436 special capital)
• 2024 Capital Budget: $12,863,712, including previously approved projects (PLN-001-24 $56,500, ENV-009-23 $21,212, PAR-002-23 $3,060,000)
• 2nd Concession Rd North Road Reconstruction: $3,926,975 funding approved, contract with Pier Con Enterprises Inc. for $3,686,657.20 plus HST
• Water and Wastewater Rate Study: adopt proposed rate increases and review rates every 3 years
• Community and Senior Centre (179 Victoria): negotiate user agreement with Golden Age Club, rename to H. Murray Smith Community & Seniors Centre

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with two statutory public meetings to consider zoning by-law amendments for properties at 25 Renaud and part of 160 McLeod Ave. Council will receive and summarize public comments, with no final decisions expected at this meeting.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 25 Renaud (File ZBA-02-24)
• Zoning by-law amendment for part of 160 McLeod Ave (File ZBA-01-24)
• Public comments to be received and summarized in future reports

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt minutes from November and December 2023, and approve its 2024 meeting schedule. The committee will also review a building audit of the Libro Centre and several site plans for accessibility considerations, and discuss public open houses for Co-An Park and Malden Park.

• Nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Review of Libro Centre building audit
• Site plan reviews: 7751 Howard Lot 3, 33 Concession 3 North, 11 Concession 3 North, 359 Dalhousie, N-S Alma St., 25 Renaud
• Discussion of Co-An Park and Malden Park public open houses

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its 2024 meeting schedule and the minutes from November 30, 2023. They will also receive updates on the Biz Discovery program, organizational structure, tourism, and Howard Industrial Park. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed beyond the adoptions.

• Adoption of November 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Update on Business Retention and Expansion - Biz Discovery Program
• Update on Howard Industrial Park
• Tourism Department update

Special Council Meeting

This is a Special Council Meeting agenda for Amherstburg, ON, dated 2024-01-17. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Special Council Meeting

This agenda for the Amherstburg Special Council Meeting on January 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Special Council Meeting

Amherstburg's special council meeting focuses on the proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets, with a presentation from the CAO. Council will also consider a $70,000 website migration and redesign contract, changes to the 2024 meeting calendar, and receive committee minutes and community grant applications.

• Proposed 2024 Operating Budget and Proposed 2024 Capital Budget presentations and review
• Retain GHD Digital for website migration to GovStack and redesign, not to exceed $70,000 excluding HST, funded from AODA Compliance Reserve Fund
• Amend 2024 Calendar of Council Meetings for 2025 budget deliberation timings
• Receive Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes and direct increased accessible parking enforcement at Open Air Events
• Receive 2024 Community Grants submissions from groups including Amherstburg Community Services, Food and Fellowship Mission, Freedom Museum, and others

Heritage Committee Meeting

The Amherstburg Heritage Committee meets to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt the December 14, 2023 minutes, and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. The main substantive item is a proposal for interior demolition at 61-73 Murray Street, a non-designated property, which the committee is asked to receive and endorse.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• 61-73 Murray Street interior demolition proposal for non-designated property
• Adoption of 2024 Heritage Committee meeting schedule

Special Council Meeting

This agenda for the Amherstburg Special Council Meeting on 2024-01-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.