Haldimand County public meetings in 2024

Public Library Board

The Haldimand County Public Library Board will meet on December 19, 2024. The posted agenda does not contain any listed items or decisions. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are noted.

Committee of Adjustment

The Haldimand County Committee of Adjustment will approve the November 12 minutes and consider a series of land‑adjustment applications, including boundary adjustments and parcel severances. It will also hear minor variance requests for larger accessory buildings in agricultural and hamlet residential zones. Decisions will be made on each application during the December 17 meeting.

• PLB-2024-019 – Henry Westerveld proposes adding 0.8 ha (1.98 acres) from 802 Diltz Rd to 782 Diltz Rd
• PLB-2024-199 – Kevin and Angela DeBoer seek to sever a parcel for a surplus farm dwelling at 765 2nd Line, Hagersville
• PLB-2024-213 – Elizabeth Reu proposes adding 0.28 ha (0.69 acres) from 4066 Highway 6 to 4072 Highway 6
• PLA-2024-211 – Thomas Vis requests relief from height and area limits for an accessory building at 716 Hutchinson Road
• PLA-2024-240 – Trevor and Cynthia McPherson request an oversized detached garage in the Hamlet Residential zone (North Cayuga Concession 1 NTR Pt Lot 42)

The Committee of Adjustment approved four consent applications (PLB-2024-019, PLB-2024-213, PLB-2024-244, PLB-2024-209) and refused one (PLB-2024-199). One application (PLB-2024-239) was deferred for further discussion with planning staff. All four minor variance applications were approved.

• Approved consent PLB-2024-019 (Westerveld)
• Refused consent PLB-2024-199 (DeBoer)
• Approved consent PLB-2024-213 (Reu)
• Approved consent PLB-2024-244 (Clarke Poultry Farms)
• Deferred consent PLB-2024-239 (Kelly)
• Approved consent PLB-2024-209 (Tilstra)
• Approved minor variance PLA-2024-211 (Vis)
• Approved minor variance PLA-2024-215 (Covlin)

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive several advisory committee reports. New business includes an update confirming the 2013 moratorium on wind farms and a draft motion that, in principle, supports nuclear energy development in the Nanticoke Industrial Area. Seven by‑laws will be enacted, covering a zoning amendment for the Byleveld property, a heritage designation for 664 Haldimand Road 32, a by‑election with internet voting, an emergency management program, special drainage rates, and changes to user‑fee schedules.

• Update to Report EDT‑05‑2024 confirming the 2013 moratorium on wind farms remains in effect
• Draft Motion supporting, in principle, nuclear energy development in the Nanticoke Industrial Area
• By‑law amending Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for the property named Byleveld
• By‑law designating 664 Haldimand Road 32, Canfield, as a cultural heritage site
• By‑law requiring a by‑election for Ward 1 and Ward 4 vacancies with internet voting

Council received Report EDT-08-2024 and approved its recommendations, keeping the 2013 moratorium on industrial wind turbines in effect and ensuring that blanket municipal support letters will not apply to wind projects. Council also passed a motion supporting in principle the development of nuclear energy in the Nanticoke Industrial Area and directed staff to gather more information. The by-law to authorize internet voting for the 2025 by-election was deferred to the January 22, 2025 meeting. All other items were routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and by-laws.

• Approved Report EDT-08-2024, keeping 2013 wind moratorium and excluding wind from support letters (carried)
• Supported in principle nuclear energy development in Nanticoke Industrial Area (carried)
• Deferred internet voting by-law for 2025 by-election to Jan 22, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Nov 25, Dec 5, and Dec 10 meetings (carried)
• Received reports from Accessibility, Museums, O.P.P. Board, Heritage, Trails, and Youth committees (carried)
• Enacted By-laws 1395-HC/24, 2470/24, 2572/24, 2573/24, 2574/24, 2571/24 (carried)
• Enacted confirming by-law for Dec 16 meeting (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review its Terms of Reference, choose meeting dates for 2025, hear a presentation on the Economic Development and Tourism Community Improvement Plan for downtown accessibility, discuss the vacant councillor position, consider prospective projects for the 2025 Inclusive Spaces Fund, receive an update on the Cayuga Kinsmen parking lot and entrance, and address any other business.

• Terms of Reference Review – Sandra Trimble to share the new Terms of Reference
• Selection of 2025 meeting dates – four proposed dates with a backup option
• Economic Development and Tourism CIP Program – presentation on making downtown cores more accessible
• Councillor position update – discussion of the empty Accessibility Advisory Committee councillor seat
• Cayuga Kinsmen parking lot and entrance update – Project Manager Jessica Ignaszak to share update

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and deferred a vote on its Terms of Reference to February 11, 2025, to allow more review time. It also agreed to the 2025 meeting dates, discussed the Community Improvement Program's accessibility incentives, and reviewed the Cayuga Kinsmen parking lot and ramp replacement plans. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Deferred Terms of Reference vote to February 11, 2025
• Agreed to 2025 meeting dates

Council in Committee

The Committee will receive and approve the PLZ‑HA‑2024‑099 application to amend the County Zoning By‑law, changing the subject lands from General Commercial (CG) to Urban Residential Type 1‑B Holding (R1‑B(H)) with Special Exception R1‑B.4. It will also approve the Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy and the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. Additional items include a road‑closure and conveyance sale in Selkirk for $11,000 plus HST, and the adoption of the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan.

• Rezoning of Byleveld‑Cayuga lands to Urban Residential Type 1‑B Holding with Special Exception R1‑B.4 (PLZ‑HA‑2024‑099)
• Approval of the Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy (CDP‑18‑2024)
• Approval of the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (FCA‑02‑2024)
• Road closure and conveyance of lane between Lot 5 and Lot 6 in Selkirk, sold to 14898010 Canada Inc. for $11,000 plus HST and legal costs (LSS‑05‑2024)
• Adoption of the Haldimand County Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan (EMS‑06‑2024)

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone lands in Cayuga from General Commercial to Urban Residential Type 1-B (Holding) with a special exception. It also approved the 2024 year-end servicing allocation recommendations, the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, and the Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy, with an amendment to review the feasibility of an additional indoor aquatics centre in 2026. Council selected Option 1 (appointment by application) to fill the vacant Ward 1 and Ward 4 council seats. The wind turbine moratorium repeal was referred back to staff for revisions and will be reconsidered at the December 16, 2024 Council meeting.

• Approved rezoning of Byleveld lands in Cayuga to Urban Residential Type 1-B (Holding) with Special Exception R1-B.4 (carried)
• Approved 2024 year-end servicing allocation recommendations (carried)
• Approved Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (carried)
• Approved Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy, with amendment to review indoor aquatics centre feasibility in 2026 (carried)
• Selected Option 1 (appointment by application) to fill vacant Ward 1 and Ward 4 council seats (carried)
• Referred wind turbine moratorium repeal back to staff for revisions (carried)
• Appointed Mayor Bentley to the new Board of Health for Grand Erie Public Health, effective January 1, 2025 (carried)
• Approved road closure and conveyance of lane in Selkirk to abutting landowner for $11,000 plus HST (carried)

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting to approve previous minutes, review curator reports for the fourth quarter, and discuss community operating grants and the Grand River Sachem Digitization Project.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Curator's Reports (4th Quarter)
• Discussion of Community Operating Grants
• Grand River Sachem Digitization Project
• Arts and Culture Strategy

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its June 6, 2024 meeting, receive updates from Council and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and consider several items for action. Key items include a draft Terms of Reference for the committee, a set of strategic priorities, a communication plan for the website and volunteering, and the scheduling of 2025 meeting dates. The meeting will conclude with any other business before adjournment.

• Draft Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Youth Advisory Strategic Priorities
• Communication plan for website and volunteering
• 2025 meeting dates
• Other business

The committee approved its Terms of Reference and confirmed six meeting dates for 2025. Members also heard presentations on a youth forum and a youth action initiative, and discussed strategic priorities, carbon capture and storage, and Hagersville's 150th anniversary events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Confirmed 2025 meeting dates: Feb 6, Apr 3, May 29, Sep 18, Nov 6, Dec 4

Special Council

Haldimand County Council approved the 2025 Rate Supported Water and Wastewater Operating Budgets and Capital Forecast. The budgets set user rate revenue requirements and authorize capital expenditures, while also approving new by-laws for water and wastewater fees.

• 2025 Water Operating Budget approved with $8,982,040 revenue requirement
• 2025 Wastewater Operating Budget approved with $8,142,900 revenue requirement
• 2025 Water and Wastewater Capital Expenditures approved at $11,578,930
• By-law 1 enacted to establish water and wastewater fees and service charges
• Council declares a vacancy for Ward 1 Council seat

Council declared a vacancy for Ward 1 council seat and approved the 2025 Rate Supported Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and Capital Forecast. The average household water bill will increase by $6.79 per month. The budget includes $11,578,930 in capital expenditures for 2025 and a 2026-2034 capital forecast of $157,472,720. A by-law establishing water and wastewater fees was enacted.

• Declared Ward 1 council seat vacant (Resolution 186-24, carried)
• Approved 2025 water operating budget with $8,982,040 net revenue from user rates (Resolution 187-24, carried)
• Approved 2025 wastewater operating budget with $8,142,900 net revenue from user rates (Resolution 187-24, carried)
• Approved $11,578,930 in 2025 water/wastewater capital expenditures (Resolution 187-24, carried)
• Approved 2026-2034 capital forecast of $157,472,720 in principle (Resolution 187-24, carried)
• Enacted By-law 2568/24 establishing water and wastewater fees (Resolution 188-24, carried)
• Enacted confirmation by-law for the meeting (Resolution 189-24, carried)

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board is meeting to review the October 2024 Detachment Commander's report and operational financials. The board is deciding on the proposed 2025 budget and reviewing O.P.P. billing estimates.

• Proposed 2025 budget with a net levy of $36,260 ($33,520 from Haldimand County and $2,740 from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation)
• Payment of 2025 OAPSB membership dues of $4,642.89 plus HST and Zone 4 dues of $50.00
• Review of O.P.P. Billing Estimate 2025
• Enactment of By-law 1 to govern Board proceedings
• Rescheduling of February 27, 2025 meeting to February 20, 2025

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand committee is meeting to discuss several local heritage projects and designations. The agenda includes reviews of potential heritage properties and specific memorial and cemetery projects.

• Review of Selected Properties of Potential Heritage Significance
• Dunnville and Port Maitland Storyboards
• Harvard Aircraft Memorial (Dunnville Library)
• Street Cemetery (Designation)
• Insurance for Designated Properties (Deferred to January 27, 2025)

Trails Advisory Committee

The Trails Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

Council will consider declaring a vacancy for the Ward 4 council seat. The meeting also includes the enactment of seven by-laws covering zoning, emergency services, and municipal drains.

• Declaration of a vacant Council seat for Ward 4
• Zoning By-law amendment for 36 Main Street West, Selkirk
• Agreement with Ministry of the Solicitor General for 9-1-1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau
• Maintenance cost levy for Lindsay, Horseshoe Bay, James Main, Waines, Boulton, North Hutchinson N., and County Rd 3 municipal drains
• Closure and sale of a road allowance at 1801 River Road, Cayuga

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to hear delegations and review updates on farm emergency preparedness. The body will also consider new terms of reference and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• 2025 International Plowing Match delegation
• RWQP Presentation
• New Terms of Reference for the committee
• EMS - Farm Emergency Preparedness discussion
• 2025 Meeting Schedule

Council in Committee

The Committee will consider a zoning by‑law amendment for a 7‑lot subdivision in Selkirk, adopt new respectful conduct and updated codes of conduct for council and staff, and authorize several financial actions including a $16,159.75 tax adjustment, a $979,749 insurance program for 2025, and the sale of surplus property on Victoria Street in Cayuga.

• Zoning By‑law amendment (PDD‑27‑2024) to rezone Selkirk lands from RH to RH‑H with special exceptions
• Adoption of Respectful Conduct Policy and Service Restriction/Trespass Procedures (CEC‑04‑2024)
• Rescission of old codes and approval of updated Council and Employee Codes of Conduct (CLE‑16‑2024, HRD‑07‑2024)
• Tax assessment adjustments of $16,159.75 approved (FIN‑18‑2024)
• Approval of 2025 insurance program costing $979,749 (LSS‑16‑2024)

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee will review updates from council and the chair, revise its terms of reference, and provide budget and project updates for 2024. It will also discuss the allocation of the 2025 budget for the committee. A presentation on a proposed investment attraction project by Banko Creative Studio will be included.

• Investment Attraction (Proposed Project) presentation by Banko Creative Studio
• Council Update
• BDAPAC Terms of Reference Update
• 2024 Budget & Project Updates
• 2025 BDAPAC Budget Allocation Discussion

Public Library Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions. No business actions are listed for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Haldimand County Committee of Adjustment will consider three consent applications to sever or adjust lots at 2421 North Shore Drive and one consent to sever a lot at 1296 Kohler Road. It will also hear a minor‑variance request to increase the allowable accessory‑building size at 336 Diltz Road. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the October 15, 2024 minutes.

• PLB-2024-190 & PLB-2024-191 – sever two new lots at 2421 North Shore Drive (0.36 ha and 0.29 ha)
• PLB-2024-193 – boundary adjustment between 2421 and 2409 North Shore Drive for rear‑yard space
• PLB-2024-205 – sever one new lot at 1296 Kohler Road for a single‑family dwelling
• PLA-2024-215 – minor variance to allow a larger residential accessory building at 336 Diltz Road
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from October 15, 2024

Youth Advisory Committee

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

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will review several updates, including a pause to the 64‑bed expansion at Edgewater Gardens in Dunnville because of a provincial funding shortfall. The committee will also consider a draft Terms of Reference for its own operations. Additional items include council updates, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advisory update, and discussion of new health and fitness programming for the Hagersville Active Living Center.

• Review draft Terms of Reference for the Seniors Advisory Committee (Draft Terms of Reference Seniors Advisory Committee.pdf)
• Discuss pause of the 64‑bed Dunnville long‑term care expansion at Edgewater Gardens due to funding shortfall
• Updates from Council
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee update
• Seek input on accessible health and fitness programs for Hagersville Active Living Center

Council Meeting

Council will receive an update on the Ward Boundary Review and consider 11 by-laws. These include zoning amendments, the assumption of infrastructure for three subdivisions, and the establishment of new user fees and service charges.

• Establishment of user fees and service charges (By-law 11)
• Zoning by-law amendments for EC (Sandusk) GP Inc. and Mattice
• Assumption of infrastructure for Avalon Phases 4 and 5, Hudson Estates, and Wayne Moore Subdivision
• Amendments to Stop Control (Caledonia) and Parking Control (Townsend) by-laws
• Ward Boundary Review update presentation by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.

Trails Advisory Committee

The Trails Advisory Committee agenda for Haldimand County on 2024-10-30 contains no listed items, resolutions, or discussions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any concrete agenda entries.

Council in Committee

The council will consider and approve additional funding of up to $2.3 million for the Dunnville affordable housing project, bringing the total debt‑financed contribution to $4.6 million. It will also receive and later approve a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone lands in Hagersville to Urban Residential (R4.7) and Open Space. The council will receive reports on a heritage designation for the Street Cemetery at 664 Haldimand Road 32, Canfield, and on installing two new stop signs on Abbey Road in Caledonia. Several capital projects, including a concrete pad for bleachers at Jarvis Lions Park, will be received for future approval.

• Approve up to $2.3 million additional funding for the Dunnville affordable housing project (total $4.6 million debt‑financed).
• Receive zoning by‑law amendment to rezone Hagersville lands to Urban Residential 4 (R4.7) and Open Space (OS.7).
• Receive intention to designate the Street Cemetery at 664 Haldimand Road 32, Canfield as a heritage property.
• Receive proposal to install two stop signs on Abbey Road at Sims Lock Road and Abbey Road Extension, Caledonia.
• Receive request for a $9,100 concrete pad under bleachers at Diamond 2 in Jarvis Lions Park.

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand committee will review properties for designation, including 212 Caithness Street E. in Caledonia, and discuss a 2025 operating budget increase.

• Review of properties for potential heritage designation
• 212 Caithness Street E., Caledonia designation
• Dunnville and Port Maitland storyboards
• Street Cemetery designation
• 2025 Operating Budget Increase

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and appoint Tracey Cassidy as Board Administrator. It will receive and approve the Draft Abuse, Violence and Harassment Policy 2024-01 and forward it to the insurance broker. The board will also review the operational budget documents and receive drafts of a Procedure By-law and Terms of Reference.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Detachment Board
• Appointment of Tracey Cassidy as Board Administrator
• Approval of Draft Abuse, Violence and Harassment Policy 2024-01
• Review of operational budget (Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures)
• Receipt of Draft Procedure By-law (approval deferred to a future meeting)

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the minutes from the September 23 meeting and approve six by-law amendments. The amendments modify Zoning By-law HC 1‑2020 for properties owned by Marc Jungas, Armstrong Milling Co. Ltd., Shirton Farms, and 2497540 Ontario Inc., and also amend the Stop Control By‑law (Caledonia) and the recreational vehicle parking by‑law. A confirming by‑law will also be enacted, and a brief closed session will address confidential litigation matters.

• By‑law 1387‑HC/24 – amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property of Marc Jungas
• By‑law 1388‑HC/24 – amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property of Armstrong Milling Co. Ltd.
• By‑law 1389‑HC/24 – amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property of Shirton Farms
• By‑law 1390‑24/HC – amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property of 2497540 Ontario Inc.
• By‑law 2549/24 – amend By‑law 2385/22 – Stop Control By‑law (Caledonia)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will hear a verbal update on the launch of a new Haldimand County website. Members will review the DEI page on the county intranet and discuss the future year strategic planning. The meeting also includes other business and an opportunity for public comments.

• Verbal update – new Haldimand County website launch
• Review of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page on the Haldimand County intranet
• Future year strategic planning discussion
• Other business

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold hearings to decide on several land-use applications. These include requests to create new residential lots and variances from the Haldimand County Zoning By-law.

• PLB-2024-182 to 185: Proposal to create four new hamlet residential lots and one retained lot at 146 Erie Street, Nanticoke
• PLA-2024-188: Request for relief from Commercial Greenhouse provisions at 328 Comfort Road, Dunnville
• PLA-2024-189: Request for relief regarding accessory structure area and use of cargo containers at 21 Erie Ave South
• PLA-2024-208: Request for relief to permit a secondary suite taller than permitted at 405 Junction Road, North Cayuga
• PLA-2024-170: Request to increase permitted campsites from 53 to 56 at 1942 North Shore Drive, Lowbanks

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is reviewing several planning applications for residential and industrial developments. The body is also discussing a website redesign strategy and updates to parks management funding.

• Proposed rezoning of 80 Caithness Street West and 51 Shetland Street for a four-storey apartment building
• Proposed zoning amendment for an agricultural feed processing facility (Armstrong Milling) in Nelles Corners
• Request for $134,700 and $22,590 in 2025 budget funding for website management and accessibility staffing
• Proposed $338,140 in 2025 grant funding for the Fields & Parks Management Program
• Installation of stop signs at Onondaga Street and Tuscarora Street at Winniett Street, Caledonia

Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Youth Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-03 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive discussion topics.

Public Library Board

The Haldimand County Public Library Board will review the cash flow statement for June‑August 2024, the branch activity report for the same period, and a report on the proposed New Hagersville Branch. A verbal update on the Fine‑free Initiative will be given by the CEO. No new business or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Cash Flow Statement – June to August 2024
• Branch Activity Report – June to August 2024
• New Hagersville Branch report
• Fine‑free Initiative verbal update from CEO
• Policies Review – Naming and Recognition Signage (no new business)

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

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

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a consent application to adjust the boundary between 28 Ottawa Street North and 9 Norton Street West. It will also consider several minor‑variance applications, including a larger secondary suite on 81 Younge Road, a long‑term care facility expansion on Broad Street West and Lock Street West, a basement secondary suite and deck at 37 Rainbow Drive, and an accessory garage at 4064 Highway 6 North.

• PLB-2024-165 – boundary adjustment from 28 Ottawa Street North to 9 Norton Street West
• PLA-2024-158 – relief from secondary‑suite size limit in the Agricultural (A) zone at 81 Younge Road
• PLA-2024-159 – relief of setbacks and landscape strip to expand long‑term care facility at 428‑434 Broad Street West & 437 Lock Street West
• PLA-2024-164 – relief to permit a basement secondary suite and rear‑yard deck at 37 Rainbow Drive
• PLA-2024-167 – relief from lot‑coverage and height limits for a two‑storey accessory garage at 4064 Highway 6 North

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is reviewing an Integrity Commissioner report regarding a breach of the Council Code of Conduct. The body is also updating traffic by-laws and managing municipal highway land acquisitions.

• Proposed formal reprimand and apology for Councillor Shirton regarding Code of Conduct breach
• By-laws 2541/24 through 2544/24 to update parking, stop control, winter parking, and speed limits in Caledonia
• By-law 2545/24 to authorize the closure and sale of part of Old Lakeshore Road, Dunnville
• By-law 2546/24 to establish lands as part of Mohawk Point Road, Dunnville
• By-law 2547/24 to establish lands as part of Richert Road, Cayuga

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand committee is meeting to discuss heritage designations and alterations for specific properties. The body will also review the 2025 operating budget and its own terms of reference.

• Application for Designation: 212 Caithness Street E., Caledonia
• Application for Alteration: Ruthven Park
• 2025 Operating Budget
• Dunnville and Port Maitland Storyboards
• Review of Heritage Haldimand Terms of Reference

Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Youth Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-19 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions recorded.

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board

The agenda provides no listed items, descriptions, or attachments. Consequently, no specific decisions or discussions are detailed for this meeting.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will consider the RWQP and a Traffic Management Study. It will also review a Terms of Reference update, council updates, survey results, a council presentation, and an Economic Development & Tourism update.

• RWQP
• Traffic Management Study
• Terms of Reference Update
• Survey Results
• Economic Development & Tourism Update

Council in Committee

The Committee will refer the PDD‑16‑2024 zoning by‑law amendment for a four‑storey apartment building in Caledonia to the October 8 Council in Committee meeting to allow staff to address resident concerns. It will approve capital‑grant funding of $14,000 for the Fisherville Parks Committee batting‑cage repair and drainage improvements and $6,545 for eight new benches in Fisherville Lions Park. The 2025 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan will be adopted and submitted to the Ministry of Health. Tax‑adjustment applications under the Municipal Act will be approved for a total reduction of $5,277.

• Referral of PDD‑16‑2024 zoning amendment for a four‑storey apartment building in Caledonia
• Approval of $14,000 capital grant for Fisherville batting‑cage repair (project budget $40,250)
• Approval of $6,545 capital grant for eight benches in Fisherville Lions Park (project budget $18,700)
• Adoption of the 2025 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan
• Approval of tax adjustments totaling $5,277 under the Municipal Act

The Council in Committee deferred a zoning by-law amendment for a four-storey apartment building in Caledonia to allow staff to respond to resident concerns. It approved capital grants for Fisherville park improvements, adopted the 2025 ambulance response time plan, approved tax adjustments, and supported a provincial submission to modernize the Municipal Elections Act. A letter will be sent to the Ministry of Transportation about traffic lights at Haldibrook Road and Highway 6.

• Deferred PDD-16-2024 (Caledonia apartment rezoning) to Oct 8, 2024 (carried)
• Approved $40,250 batting cage repair and drainage project at Fisherville Lions Park with $14,000 grant (carried)
• Approved $18,700 for 8 park benches at Fisherville Lions Park with $6,545 grant (carried)
• Received CDP-M02-2024 Community Halls Emergency Repairs (carried)
• Adopted 2025 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan targets (carried)
• Approved $5,277 in tax adjustments under Municipal Act Sections 357-359 (carried)
• Deferred CLE-13-2024 Council Appointments to Oct 8, 2024 (carried)
• Supported AMCTO submission to modernize Municipal Elections Act (carried)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice‑Chair. It will discuss the 2023 Business Retention and Expansion survey results and related action plan. Additional items include finalizing consultation criteria, reviewing new terms of reference, and updating language for facility rentals and council letters.

• Announce Chair and Vice Chair Elections
• Business Retention and Expansion Survey Results and Action Plan
• Finalize Criteria for Consultation
• New Terms of Reference for DEIAC
• Review new wording for County Facility Rentals and gender‑neutral council letters

Trails Advisory Committee

The Trails Advisory Committee agenda for the September 11, 2024 meeting does not list any items, descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

The Trails Advisory Committee accepted its agenda and April minutes, but the scheduled ATV trails presentation was postponed due to a family emergency. Members discussed trail mapping, the Trails Master Plan tender, and raised cyclist safety concerns, voting to ask Engineering Services to review a road section for traffic calming. No formal decisions were made on substantive items.

• Accepted agenda (moved by D. McKay, seconded by B. Stoneman)
• Accepted April 24, 2024 minutes (moved by D. McKay, seconded by B. Stoneman)
• Moved to ask Engineering Services to review road between Robert Gordon and McClung Roads for traffic calming safety (moved by L. Rollinson, seconded by J. Pack)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by L. Rollinson, seconded by B. Stoneman)

Trails Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee on September 11, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive content.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several accessibility initiatives and project updates. The body will consider updates regarding funding, ambassador programs, and specific site improvements.

• Inclusive Spaces Fund update
• Accessibility Ambassadors
• Stop Gap Ramp Initiative
• New Website Preview
• Cayuga Kinsmen Hall Parking lot Update

The committee approved the May 7, 2024 minutes. Staff reported on accessibility projects: an adult change table installed at Dunnville Public Library, an accessible picnic table in Port Maitland, and a bench ordered for Grandview Lodge. Automatic door openers at Hagersville arena are scheduled for September 17, with others pending. The committee discussed a potential rebate program for Stop-Gap Ramps, to be explored next year, and previewed the new county website launching in November. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by J. Duggan, seconded by B. Horton)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 p.m. (moved by B. Horton, seconded by J. Duggan)

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review budget updates and plan for the upcoming year. The session includes a discussion on 2025 budget allocations and a review of a survey summary.

• 2024 Budget & Project Updates
• 2025 Budget Allocation Discussion
• BDAPAC Survey Summary
• Tourism Attraction Committee discussion
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a new member, Chair, and Vice Chair. The body will receive presentations on transit and Alzheimer's services and discuss several community strategies and projects.

• Appointment of new committee member, Chair, and Vice Chair
• Presentations from Southern Ontario Transit and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Alzheimer's Society
• Discussion of Community and Recreation Facilities Strategy draft
• Review of Caledonia Pickleball Park Project
• Review of draft S.A.C. Terms of Reference

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the minutes from the June 24 meeting and the August 27 committee meetings. It will enact twelve by‑laws, including amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for 2780480 Ontario Inc. and Mageran, and lease agreements with the Jarvis and Townsend Lions community centres. The council will also confirm the proceedings of this meeting. No other motions are listed.

• By‑law 1384‑HC/24 – adopt Amendment Number HCOP‑74 to the Haldimand County Official Plan for 2780480 Ontario Inc. (Jonathan Aarts Group)
• By‑law 1385‑HC/24 – amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property of 2780480 Ontario Inc. (Jonathan Aarts Group)
• By‑law 1386‑HC/24 – amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property of Mageran
• By‑law 2531/24 – authorize a lease agreement with the Jarvis Lions Community Centre for the Jarvis Community Centre and Jarvis Lawn Bowling Building
• By‑law 2532/24 – authorize a sublease agreement with the Townsend Lions Community Centre Corp. for the Townsend Lions Hall

Council approved all 12 by-laws on the agenda, including official plan and zoning amendments for properties owned by 2780480 Ontario Inc. (Jonathan Aarts Group) and Mageran, lease agreements with the Jarvis and Townsend Lions community centres, and amendments to parking and speed by-laws in Dunnville and Caledonia. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment HCOP-74 for 2780480 Ontario Inc. (By-law 1384-HC/24)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2780480 Ontario Inc. (By-law 1385-HC/24)
• Approved zoning amendment for Mageran (By-law 1386-HC/24)
• Authorized lease with Jarvis Lions Community Centre (By-law 2531/24)
• Authorized sublease with Townsend Lions Community Centre Corp. (By-law 2532/24)
• Amended parking control by-laws in Dunnville (By-laws 2533/24 and 2534/24)
• Amended speed and parking by-laws in Caledonia (By-laws 2535/24, 2536/24, 2537/24)
• Authorized easement agreement with Rogers Communications for Grand Vista Bridge and Trail (By-law 2538/24)

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

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Council in Committee

The Council will receive and approve the 2023 audited financial statements and related audit findings. It will consider planning applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for industrial and commercial uses at Oneida and an oversized accessory structure in Selkirk. Several motions of consent will be approved, including the 2025 meeting schedule, parking control by‑law changes, and a resolution for seven‑day gun hunting. Finally, the Council will receive a request to fund the Caledonia Legion Pickleball Park with $157,500.

• Approve $157,500 capital funding for the Caledonia Legion Pickleball Park (CPP project)
• Receive and consider PDD‑18‑2024 Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for industrial/commercial uses at Oneida
• Receive and consider PDD‑24‑2024 Zoning By‑law amendment to permit an oversized accessory structure in Selkirk
• Approve 2025 Council meeting schedule (CLE‑11‑2024)
• Approve Parking Control By‑law amendment for Dover Street Extension, Port Maitland (ENG‑07‑2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Haldimand County Committee of Adjustment will hear several consent applications, including land severances, boundary adjustments, and a lease extension for a battery energy storage facility. It will also consider minor variance requests for residential properties and a previously deferred farm lot severance. Decisions will be made on each application during the meeting.

• PLB-2024-118 – Severance of 0.41 ha land with a dwelling at 270 Moote Road, Dunnville.
• PLB-2024-122 – Boundary adjustment to extend the rear yard of 7 Hutchinson Road, Lowbanks.
• PLB-2024-134 – Application to extend the lease term to 25 years for a battery storage facility at Walpole Concession 11.
• PLB-2024-137 – Boundary adjustment to grant driveway access between 15 and 19 Hawk Street.
• PLA-2024-087 – Minor variance to replace an existing non‑conforming dwelling with a larger one at 318 Front Street East, Dunnville.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for land severances and minor variances from Zoning By-law HC 1-2020. The body will discuss boundary adjustments, residential lot splits, and requests for accessory building permissions.

• Severance of 15 Mary Street from 11-13 Mary Street to create independent lots
• Severance of 11-13 Mary Street for future residential development
• Boundary adjustments and easement creation for 488, 492, and 516 South Coast Drive
• Variance request for cargo containers for storage at 11 Featherstone Avenue
• Variance request for a secondary suite at 24 Sumac Drive

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

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Public Library Board

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Heritage Haldimand

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation regarding a Traffic Management Plan. The presentation was delivered by Alvaro L. Almuina from R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited.

• Traffic Management Plan presentation

Council Meeting

The Council met to approve committee minutes and enact several by-laws. Key business included establishing 2024 taxation rates and approving various zoning amendments. The meeting also addressed the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement.

• Enactment of 2024 taxation rates and tax subclasses
• Zoning amendments for Haldimand War Memorial Hospital Charitable Corporation
• Authorization of land sale on Winniett Street, Cayuga
• Amendment to the Stop Control By-law in Caledonia
• Update on Canada Community-Building Fund agreement

Council in Committee

Council in Committee is deciding on 2024 property tax ratios, tax rate reductions, and the approval of a municipal Asset Management Plan. The body is also reviewing infrastructure updates for Hagersville and various road and budget amendments.

• Approval of the Asset Management Plan for municipal infrastructure
• Adoption of 2024 Tax Ratios, including 2.3274 for Industrial and 0.2500 for Farmland
• Installation of all-way stops at MacLachlan Avenue and Thompson Road in Caledonia
• Sale of road allowance at 1801 River Road, Cayuga to Shelagh Elizabeth Williams for $19,687.50 plus HST
• Approval of $10,291.25 in assessment and tax adjustments

Council in Committee

The committee reviewed several planning applications, including rezoning requests in Rainham and Caledonia. The meeting also included a presentation on the Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy and approved alterations to Cottonwood Mansion.

• Rezoning 20 Featherstone Avenue, Rainham to permit a secondary suite
• Rezoning 437 Lock Street, Dunnville for Edgewater Gardens expansion
• Rezoning in Dunnville from Disposal Industrial to Light Industrial
• Presentation of Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy findings
• Approved alterations to Cottonwood Mansion in Selkirk

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

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Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss working group proposals for communication webpages and sustainability best practices. The meeting also covers updates from Council and information regarding local community events.

• Communication webpage working group
• Sustainability working group proposal for Hagersville Active Living Center
• Lower Grand River Visitor Experience Survey
• Trucks to Touch Event 2024 at Jarvis Lions Park
• Volunteer Recognition Night 2024 applications

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Seniors Advisory Committee will discuss a request regarding the Association of Municipalities Ontario conference. The meeting also includes an update from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and discussions on committee communication priorities.

• AMO Conference Request application due June 7, 2024
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Update
• Committee priority regarding webpage working group
• 2024 Volunteer Recognition Night applications
• Lower Grand River Experience Survey

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. on a ward boundary review. The only substantive item is an introductory council workshop on this topic. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Presentation by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. on ward boundary review

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving five delegation requests for the 2024 AMO conference, including funding for the Tri-Party Water Project, a traffic light at Haldibrook Road and Highway 6, the Highway 6 Bypass in Hagersville, the Argyle Street Bridge replacement, and Edgewater Gardens long-term care expansion. The meeting also includes several zoning by-law amendments and the establishment of two new municipal highways in Jarvis.

• Delegation to Ministry of Infrastructure re: Norfolk, Haldimand and Six Nations Tri-Party Water Project Funding
• Delegation to Ministry of Transportation re: Stop Light at Haldibrook Road and Highway 6 in Caledonia
• Delegation to Ministry of Transportation re: Highway 6 Bypass through Hagersville
• Delegation to Ministry of Transportation re: Argyle Street Bridge Replacement
• By-law to establish Craddock Boulevard and Lafayette Street East as municipal highways in Jarvis

Special Council

This special council meeting will consider three by-laws to exempt specific blocks within the Gateway Subdivision in Caledonia from part lot control. The council will also receive a memorandum on the matter and enact a confirming by-law. The agenda is focused on this single administrative item.

• Memorandum PDD-M02-2024 on part lot control by-laws for Gateway Subdivision – Caledonia
• By-law to exempt Blocks 33-43 on Registered Plan 18M-68 from part lot control
• By-law to exempt Blocks 44-52 on Registered Plan 18M-68 from part lot control
• By-law to exempt Blocks 53-55 on Registered Plan 18M-68 from part lot control

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024 was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold public meetings on four planning applications, including rezoning properties in Caledonia and Selkirk, and a temporary use by-law for the Royal Canadian Legion in Dunnville. Council will also consider a motion to support Six Nations of the Grand River in a dispute with the province over consultation directives, and receive updates on the Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre project, the county's credit rating, and a community drug and alcohol strategy.

• Rezoning 322 Caithness Street East, Caledonia from R1-A to R2 with a holding provision
• Rezoning 2050 Second Avenue, Selkirk to a site-specific Lakeshore Residential zone for a vacation home
• Rezoning 45 Sutherland Street, Caledonia from R3 to R4 and modifying a site-specific R3 zone
• Temporary use by-law for Royal Canadian Legion-Dunnville to allow patio and entertainment for special events until May 2027
• Motion to support Six Nations of the Grand River and demand province cease issuing contradictory consultation directives

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss Access-Ability Week plans, an Inclusive Spaces Fund update, and accessible documentation training. They will also appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

• Access-Ability Week Meet and Greet plans
• Inclusive Spaces Fund verbal update
• Summary of Document Accessibility Training and Remediation
• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Next meeting date set for September 10, 2024 at 3pm

Council Meeting

This is a regular Haldimand County Council meeting with a full agenda of procedural items. Council will vote on 10 by-laws covering zoning amendments, animal control, stop signs, development charges, tree regulation, road closures, and land sales. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reports from advisory committees, plus a closed session to discuss a union settlement and a potential parkland purchase.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Dabirian Homes Inc. in Trust and Maxim Industrial Corporation
• Zoning by-law amendment for Sheppland Farms Ltd
• By-law to amend animal control regulations (dogs, cats, other animals)
• By-law to authorize closure of parts of Hill Street, Victoria Street, and Snow Street in Cayuga
• Closed session to discuss ratification of CUPE Memorandum of Settlement and potential parkland purchase

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will consider a zoning by-law amendment to permit an apartment and townhouse development in Hagersville. The committee will also vote on a pilot license agreement for Grand River Rafting to operate in a municipal park, and a $8,750 grant to the Dunnville Soccer Park Corporation for a replacement mower. Other items include a new all-way stop in Cayuga, a home flood protection assessment program, and 2024 development charge rate adjustments.

• Rezoning for apartment and townhouse development in Hagersville (PDD-03-2024)
• Pilot license agreement for Grand River Rafting to operate in a municipal park (EDT-04-2024)
• $8,750 capital grant to Dunnville Soccer Park Corporation for a replacement mower (CDP-05-2024)
• All-way stop to be installed at Joseph Street West and Cayuga Street South in Cayuga (ENG-04-2024)
• 2024 Development Charges rate adjustment to be brought forward for approval (FIN-06-2024)

Trails Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

Council will consider accepting provincial modifications to the County Official Plan and directing staff to submit the updated plan to the Minister for review. It will also vote on repealing and replacing a by-law for online credit card payment processing fees. Several by-laws are scheduled for enactment, including one to amend user fees and another to authorize service fees for online payments.

• CDS-04-2024: Draft Provincial Modifications to County Official Plan – staff directed to request submission of OPA 69 with modifications to the Minister
• FIN-M01-2024: Repeal and replace By-law 1580/15 for Paymentus online credit card payment processing fees
• By-law to amend Schedule 'O' of By-law 2459/23 User Fees and Services Charges By-law
• By-law to authorize service fees for online credit card payment processing and repeal By-law 1580/15
• Closed session item: CSS-M01-2024 Strengthening Public Health - LPHA Voluntary Merger Update (negotiations)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will discuss a new County Tree By-law with proposed user fees, a response to the province on housing targets, and a request to extend the Ontario Heritage Act deadline for designating listed properties. The agenda also includes a closed session for a potential parkland purchase and other confidential matters.

• FPC-03-2024: New County Tree By-law to be approved at a future Council meeting, with amendments to the User Fee By-law for proposed fees.
• CDS-01-2024: Staff to prepare a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding County housing targets and performance.
• CDP-03-2024: Request to support a five-year extension (to 2030) of the deadline under Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act for designating 140 listed properties.
• FIN-05-2024: Investment Status Report showing a $905,143 deficit to be funded from the Investment Income Stabilization Reserve.
• Draft Motion: Waiving the Temporary Use By-law fee for the Dunnville Legion for the Dunnville Mudcat Festival (June 7-9, 2024).

Seniors Advisory Committee

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Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports, hear delegations, and discuss updates on ongoing programs. The board will consider a funding request from Crime Stoppers and a presentation on traffic complaints in Caledonia. It will also receive monthly reports from the detachment commander, ticket issuance statistics, and financial updates. The meeting includes a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Delegation from Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk requesting funding
• Delegation from Scott Barrett regarding traffic complaints in Caledonia
• Monthly reports from Detachment Commander for January and February 2024
• Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics
• Closed session for personnel matter under Section 35(4)(b) of Police Services Act

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with procedural items including adoption of previous minutes, a bylaw to amend taxi fare regulations, and a confirming bylaw. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of March 4, 2024 council minutes
• Adoption of March 19, 2024 committee minutes
• Bylaw to further amend By-law 2139/20, regulating fares for licensed vehicles
• Confirming bylaw to formalize proceedings

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board

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Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will discuss a capital grant of up to $58,800 for lighting repairs at the Dunnville Soccer Park, contingent on a new management agreement. The meeting also includes reports on tax adjustments, insurance activity, and resolutions on catch-and-release laws, a suicide crisis hotline, and blue box regulations.

• Capital grant of $58,800 (35% of $168,000 project) for Dunnville Soccer Park field lights, conditional on a new management agreement
• Tax adjustments approved totaling $2,671.70 under Sections 357, 358, 359 of the Municipal Act
• Council to consider supporting resolutions on catch-and-release laws, the 9-8-8 suicide crisis hotline, and blue box regulation amendments
• Appointments to the Caledonia Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term ending November 14, 2026
• Closed session items include personal matters, labour negotiations, and litigation claims

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

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Committee of the Whole

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, receive updates on picnic table and web accessibility projects, and hear a presentation on the Inclusive Spaces Fund. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Picnic Table Update
• Web Accessibility Update
• Inclusive Spaces Fund Presentation and Discussion
• Selkirk Community Centre Signs
• Update on Haldimand County Signs

Trails Advisory Committee

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Council in Committee

The Council is reviewing several municipal matters including business retention plans, parking by-law amendments, and water quality reports. Discussions also include a request for a provincial social and economic prosperity review and support for a resolution to cancel the carbon tax.

• Business Retention and Expansion Project Update
• Parking By-law Amendment for Jarvis Meadows, Phase 3B and 3C, Jarvis
• Parking By-law Amendment for Whithorn Crescent, Caledonia
• Solid Waste By-law Revision and Curbside Collection enactment
• Budget Amendment for Caledonia Fire and EMS Station Site Remediation

Public Library Board

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Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to approve routine procedural items including minutes from previous meetings, several by-laws, and a Council Information Package. Key actions include enacting an interim tax levy and authorizing borrowing to cover 2024 expenditures until revenues are received.

• By-law 2492/24 to provide for an interim tax levy and penalties for non-payment
• By-law 2493/24 to authorize borrowing to meet 2024 current expenditures
• By-law 1370-HC/24 and 1371-HC/24 to exempt lands in Plan 18M-68 from part lot control
• By-law 2491/24 to accept infrastructure for Avalon Phase 4 subdivision in Caledonia (Plan 18M-58)
• Adoption of Council minutes from January 24 and February 1, 2024

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several financial and operational items, including the 2024 interim tax levy and temporary borrowing, a lease renewal for the Port Maitland Pier, and a road closure in Dunnville. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2023 BMA Municipal Study results and a draft motion to permit seven-day gun hunting during hunting season.

• FIN-02-2024: Interim Tax Levy and Temporary Borrowing for 2024, with attached interim tax rates
• FPC-02-2024: Port Maitland Pier Lease Renewal
• LSS-01-2024: Road closure and conveyance of road allowance between First and Second Range from the Grand River, Dunnville
• Draft motion to permit seven-day gun hunting during gun hunting season
• CDS-M01-2024: Jarvis Community Hospice Update

Special Council

Haldimand County Council is holding a special meeting to review the 2024 tax-supported capital budget and the 2024-2033 capital forecast. Presentations will cover the budget overview, an Office 365 modernization project, and a budget amendment for window replacement at Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre. The meeting includes a closed session and a confirming by-law.

• 2024 Tax Supported Capital Budget Overview presentation
• 2024-2033 Tax Supported Capital Forecast
• Office 365 Modernization Capital Project presentation
• CDP-01-2024 Budget Amendment for Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre Window Replacement
• Confirming By-law to confirm Council proceedings

Seniors Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Seniors Advisory Committee meeting on February 1, 2024, consists only of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, review monthly reports from the Detachment Commander for November and December 2023, and consider Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics and board financials. The board will also discuss a personnel matter in a closed session under Section 35(4)(b) of the Police Services Act.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Monthly reports from the Detachment Commander (Nov & Dec 2023)
• Haldimand County Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Closed session for update on personnel matter

Court of Revision

The Haldimand County Court of Revision is meeting to hear 13 property assessment appeals submitted by the deadline. The court will deliberate and issue decisions on each appeal.

• Appeal by Tom Beischlag
• Appeal by Andrew Lawrence
• Appeal by Lorne Mattice
• Appeals by Andrew Phibbs; Bob, Cheryl and Marlene Phibbs (three roll numbers); Cheryl and Bob Phibbs; Cheryl, Bob and Allan Phibbs; David Phibbs; Raymond Phibbs
• Appeals by Marjorie Slack, Peter Thomson, Doug Wilson, and Sante Zizza

Council in Committee

This Council in Committee meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment to rezone land in Fisherville from Community Institutional to Hamlet Residential. Council will also receive reports on Integrity Commissioner investigations into Mayor Bentley and Councillor Patterson, and consider updates on accessible design standards, a solid waste program costing review, and a speed limit reduction on Brookers Road in Rainham.

• PDD-02-2024: Zoning by-law amendment to rezone from Community Institutional to Hamlet Residential in Fisherville
• CAO-01-2024 and CAO-02-2024: Integrity Commissioner investigations into Mayor Bentley and Councillor Patterson
• ENV-01-2024: Solid Waste Program Costing Review
• ENG-01-2024: Speed limit reduction on Brookers Road, Rainham
• CEC-01-2024: Accessible Design Standards

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

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Trails Advisory Committee

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