Lincoln public meetings in 2024

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices for council members. It includes announcements regarding the approved 2025 budgets for the Town of Lincoln and the Niagara Region.

• Approval of the Town of Lincoln 2025 Budget
• Approval of the Niagara Region 2025 Budget
• Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 3411, 3417, 3423 and 3429 Rittenhouse Road
• Niagara Regional Police Service and Police Service Board 2025 Operating Budget
• Public notice regarding December water, wastewater, and property tax bills

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council is meeting to approve several by-laws, including those for 2025 interim tax levies and municipal fee regulations. The body will also consider zoning amendments and the execution of subdivision and site plan agreements.

• By-law 2024-86: Interim Tax Levy 2025
• By-law 2024-85: Regulation of various fees and charges within the Town of Lincoln
• By-law 2024-87 and 2024-89: Amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2022-50
• By-law 2024-90: Subdivision agreement for Gavora Creek Landing
• By-law 2024-91: Site plan agreement with 1627360 Ontario Limited

Council approved the 2025 interim tax levy by-law, along with several zoning amendments and a site plan agreement. They also adopted the PSAB compliance report for the 2025 budget and approved minutes from previous meetings. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2025 interim tax levy by-law (2024-86)
• Approved zoning by-law amendments for properties at 2366158 Ontario Inc. and 4933 Vic Court (2024-87, 2024-89, 2024-90)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (2024-88)
• Approved site plan agreement with 1627360 Ontario Limited (2024-91)
• Approved subdivision agreement for Gavora Creek Landing (2024-90)
• Adopted PSAB compliance report for 2025 budget (FN-24-24)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024, and standing committee minutes
• Approved procedural by-law amendment (2024-92)

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly Council Information Package containing correspondence and notices. It does not contain items for decision or discussion by the council.

• Public notice regarding December 2024 water and tax bills and the Canada Post strike
• Public service announcement on 2024 holiday hours and activities
• Proposed Municipal Accountability Act letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding sustainable municipal funding and land transfer tax

Housing Select Committee

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

The Housing Select Committee reviewed the draft Housing Needs and Demand Study and provided detailed feedback, including adding graphics, clarifying the audience, and incorporating updated figures. The Senior Planner will revise the document and bring it back to the next meeting. No formal decisions were made on the study itself.

• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes as amended
• Provided feedback on draft Housing Needs and Demand Study
• Directed Senior Planner to revise study and return at next meeting
• Agreed to collaborate with Trinity on community education outreach
• Requested proforma exercise for next meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review financial reports for the third quarter of 2024 and discuss policy updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the Beamsville Downtown Business Improvement Area 2025 budget and updates on the Ward Boundary Review.

• Review of 2024 Q3 Operating and Capital Financial Reports
• Presentation on Beamsville Downtown BIA 2025 Budget
• Update on Ward Boundary Review and Council Composition
• Discussion on Asset Retirement Obligation Policy
• Approval of Museum Advisory Committee Minutes

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve the Beamsville Downtown BIA's 2025 operating budget of $165,000, including a $105,000 levy on ratable properties. It also approved the 2025 meeting schedule (Option 1, as amended), an Asset Retirement Obligation Policy, a committee calendar, and a ward boundary review scope. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended Council approve BIA 2025 operating budget of $165,000 (carried)
• Recommended Council approve $105,000 levy on BIA properties (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule Option 1 as amended, directing clerk to amend Procedural By-law (carried)
• Approved draft policy and 2025 Committee Calendar (carried)
• Recommended Council approve ward boundary review scope and single-source consultant (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Asset Retirement Obligation Policy (carried)
• Received and filed Q3 2024 financial reports (carried)
• Received and filed Policies and Procedures Project Update (carried)

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council will review a series of correspondence items, including a temporary road closure on John Street and Alyssa Drive at Ontario Street (Dec 9‑13, 2024) and an update on Lincoln Avenue road reconstruction slated for 2025. The agenda includes a public notice of the decision to pass a zoning by‑law amendment for Bauer Landing at 701 and 717 Quaker Road. It also contains a housekeeping by‑law (2024‑76) to amend the 2017‑70 Zoning By‑law and several resolutions supporting provincial land‑transfer‑tax redistribution and other regional initiatives.

• Temporary road closure: John St & Alyssa Dr at Ontario St, Dec 9‑13, 2024
• Lincoln Avenue road reconstruction planned for 2025
• Zoning by‑law amendment for Bauer Landing at 701 & 717 Quaker Road
• Housekeeping By‑law 2024‑76 to amend Zoning By‑law 2017‑70
• Resolution endorsing Ontario Big Mayors' "Solve the Crisis" campaign

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee meeting on December 5, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific topics, contracts, or ordinances. No concrete actions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

The committee approved reaching out to Heart Niagara to gauge interest from Lincoln schools in a Bike Rodeo program, in partnership with Bike Niagara. A presentation on the King Street rehabilitation project was given, with members suggesting safety improvements. The Slow Roll event discussion was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved contacting Heart Niagara to gauge school interest in a Bike Rodeo program (unanimous)
• Deferred Slow Roll event discussion to next meeting
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 meeting

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the Whole will meet to review the 2025 Amended Operating Budget (FN-23-24). Staff will provide a presentation regarding proposed adjustments to the 2025 Tax Levy Operating Budget.

• 2025 Amended Operating Budget, FN-23-24
• 2025 Tax Levy Operating Budget Adjustments Presentation
• 2025 Draft Tax Levy Operating Budget Adjustments Proposed

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software elements and boilerplate fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications: one for 4933 Victoria Ave N submitted by Landwise (PD-41-24) and another for 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road in Vineland submitted by Arcadis (PD-42-24). Delegations from interested parties will be heard, and reports and supporting documents for each application will be reviewed. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for recent Heritage Advisory Committee and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 4933 Victoria Ave N (Landwise, PD-41-24)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road, Vineland (Arcadis, PD-42-24)
• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes – September 12, 2024
• Special Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes – November 5, 2024
• Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee Minutes – November 20, 2024

Council Information Package

The Town of Lincoln Council will review the Council Information Package for the week ending November 29, 2024. The package contains public notices of temporary road closures, consent and minor variance decisions for several properties, and a series of regional resolutions on topics such as road safety, funding redistribution, and OPP costs. No specific items are marked for discussion or vote at this meeting.

• Temporary road closure on Cedarbrook Lane – effective Dec 2, 2024
• Consent decision for 3769 Main Street
• Minor variance decision for 2836 Bayview Boulevard
• Resolution supporting the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Resolution requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln, Ontario Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-11-27 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the agenda.

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 26, 2024 will consider four minor variance applications for 2836 Bayview Boulevard, 2060 4th Avenue, 4494 Ontario Street and 4440 Ontario Street, and a consent application for 2060 4th Avenue. The committee will also vote to approve the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes, approve timesheets, and discuss the draft 2025 hearing schedule.

• Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0005 for 2836 Bayview Boulevard (Jack & Pamela Layfield)
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0006 for 2060 4th Avenue (Kerie & Sophie Morgan)
• Consent application PLCON-2024-0016 for 2060 4th Avenue (Kerie & Sophie Morgan)
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0004 for 4494 Ontario Street (Birkdale Group)
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0003 for 4440 Ontario Street (South Ontario Developments Inc.)

Budget Committee

The committee will consider the Town of Lincoln's 2025 Operating Budget (FN-19-24) and the 2025 Fees and Charges (FN-16-24). Staff will present reports and supporting appendices for each item. No decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion and review.

• 2025 Operating Budget – FN-19-24 (report and Appendices A‑E)
• 2025 Fees and Charges – FN-16-24 (report and Appendices A‑B)

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package circulated to members for review. It contains correspondence, public notices, and resolutions from other municipalities; no decisions were made during this process.

• Notice of study completion for road and drainage improvements on King Street between Greenland Road and Lincoln Avenue
• Update on Twenty Valley Trail restoration work
• Town-wide CIPP sewer rehabilitation program update
• Memo regarding new signage commemorating the Neutral Nation
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and the Ontario Building Code

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee agenda for November 20, 2024 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions documented. No contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance changes are noted.

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will consider a series of by‑law motions. These include delegating powers to officers, appointing a Deputy Clerk, and authorizing site‑plan and development‑charge agreements for fire protection, library, parks, highway, stormwater, wastewater and water services. The council will also vote on confirming previous meeting proceedings.

• By‑law 2024‑72: delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employees of the Town of Lincoln
• By‑law 2024‑73: appointment of a Deputy Clerk for the Town of Lincoln
• By‑law 2024‑74: authorize a site‑plan agreement between the Town of Lincoln and the Niagara Catholic District School Board
• By‑law 2024‑75: amend By‑law 2024‑28 to impose development charges for Fire Protection Services
• By‑law 2024‑76: amend By‑law 2024‑29 to impose development charges for Library Services

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for November 15, 2024 contains public notices, surveys, and resolutions. It includes surveys on temporary removal of speed humps on Cedarbrook Lane and Connor Drive, a notice of a temporary road closure on May Street on November 20, 2024, and several resolutions supporting provincial funding programs and OPP sustainable funding. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting; the items are for informational distribution.

• Survey on temporary removal of speed humps – Cedarbrook Lane
• Survey on temporary removal of speed humps – Connor Drive
• Notice of temporary road closure – May Street, November 20, 2024
• Resolution supporting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
• Resolution for sustainable funding for OPP small rural municipalities

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will review minutes from its September 12 and November 5 meetings. It will discuss the upcoming interpretive plaque unveiling ceremony at 3744 Main Street, Jordan. The committee will debrief its participation in Harvest Pioneer Day and consider a memo on the prioritization of heritage designations. Members will also provide updates on their research projects.

• Interpretative Plaque Unveiling Ceremony – 3744 Main Street, Jordan
• Review of Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Sept 12, 2024)
• Review of Special Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Nov 5, 2024)
• Debrief discussion on Harvest Pioneer Day participation
• Memo on Prioritization of Designations from Planning and Development Manager

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will receive a report on the 2025 Capital Budget (FN‑20‑24) and its supporting appendices. It will also consider a report on the Physician Recruitment Incentive Program (AD‑10‑24). Finally, staff will present an introduction to the 2025 Operating Budget (FN‑18‑24). No decisions are noted on the agenda.

• 2025 Capital Budget Report‑backs (FN‑20‑24) with supporting appendices
• Physician Recruitment Incentive Program report (AD‑10‑24)
• 2025 Operating Budget Introduction (FN‑18‑24)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss amendments to development charges by-laws related to Bill 185 and a specific muzzle order appeal. The meeting also includes financial reports and a public works update.

• Amendment to Town Development Charges By-laws - Bill 185 (PD-43-24)
• Review of Muzzle Order Appeal by John Fichtinger (PD-39-24)
• Delegation of Authority for Muzzle Order Appeals (PD-40-24)
• 2024 Q2 Operating and Capital Financial Reports (FN-15-24)
• Public Works Update Report - Q3 2024 (PW-08-24)

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for November 8, 2024 is being circulated to members. It includes public notices of upcoming meetings on minor variance and consent applications at 2836 Bayview Boulevard, 3769 Main Street (Jordan), 3577 Greenlane Road (Beamsville), 2060 Fourth Avenue, and 4933 Victoria Avenue North. The package also contains media releases, regional news items, and resolutions or letters from other municipalities and provincial bodies.

• Notice of Public Meeting – Minor Variance Application – 2836 Bayview Boulevard
• Notice of Public Meeting – Consent Application – 3769 Main Street, Jordan
• Notice of Public Meeting – Consent Application – 3577 Greenlane Road, Beamsville
• Notice of Public Meeting – Minor Variance and Consent Application – 2060 Fourth Avenue
• Notice of Hybrid Committee Meeting – Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 4933 Victoria Avenue North

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee on 2024‑11‑07 contains no listed items, only placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an affordable‑housing presentation delivered by staff. A confidential session will be held to educate council on municipal law enforcement under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1). No motions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and training.

• Affordable Housing Presentation (staff‑provided)
• Confidential training on municipal law enforcement under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider one confidential item. This item involves solicitor-client privileged advice regarding a heritage matter.

• Confidential Item 1: Solicitor-client privileged advice pertaining to a heritage matter

Committee of the Whole

The Lincoln Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on November 4, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or items listed.

Council Information Package

The Lincoln council meeting will focus on public notices for consent and minor variance applications at various addresses, along with a regional waste management budget requisition and a campaign motion.

• Public meetings for consent applications at 4071 Victoria Avenue, 4060 Martin Road, and 4129 Hixon Road
• Public meetings for minor variance applications at 4494 and 4440 Ontario Street
• Regional waste management 2025 operating budget and requisition
• Motion to support the OBCM Solve the Crisis Campaign
• Jordan Village grand re-opening celebration and road closure

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2025 Capital Budget. Staff will provide a presentation on Report FN-14-24 and its associated appendices.

• 2025 Capital Budget (Report FN-14-24)

Council Information Package

The council is reviewing an information package that includes public service announcements, public notices, notices of decision on minor variances and consents, and a collection of resolutions from neighboring municipalities on various topics. No items are slated for council action at this meeting.

• New Downtown Parking Regulation – Beamsville
• Mini Forest Community Planting – 1,000 Tree Challenge (Nov 2, 2024)
• Rotary Park Playground reopening – October 23, 2024
• Minor Variance and Consent – vacant lots at 4061 Fracchioni Drive
• Consent Application – 4670 Ontario Street

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 22, 2024. The agenda indicates the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024
• Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting
• Procedural agenda item

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will appoint Alex Sobolewski as secretary‑treasurer, consider a minor variance and a consent application for a property on King Street between numbers 3487 and 3495, and vote on the September 24, 2024 minutes. The applications, filed by Anne‑Marie Westrate, request changes to the variance and consent for the same lot. The meeting also includes routine items such as delegations and other business.

• Motion to appoint Alex Sobolewski as secretary‑treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2024-0002 for King Street VL between 3487/3495 King Street (Anne‑Marie Westrate)
• Consent Application PLCON-2024-0001 for King Street VL between 3487/3495 King Street (Anne‑Marie Westrate)
• Motion to approve Committee of Adjustment minutes from September 24, 2024

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council meeting will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting and review recommendations from recent standing committee reports. Council members will consider a notice of motion on the ward boundary review and council composition. The agenda includes five by-law motions: changes to municipal parking lot regulations, a zoning amendment for specific developers, authorization of a site‑plan agreement, a shared fire‑protection services agreement with Grimsby, and the creation of a joint fire service advisory committee.

• By‑law 2024-65 – amendment to regulate parking in municipal parking lots and repeal By‑law 06-78
• By‑law 2024-66 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 2022-50 for LHPH Ltd. & Lais Hotel Properties Ltd.
• By‑law 2024-67 – authorization of a site‑plan agreement with Dusan Petrovski
• By‑law 2024-68 – shared services agreement for fire protection with the Town of Grimsby and repeal of By‑law 2021-62
• By‑law 2024-69 – establishment of a Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee for Grimsby and Lincoln

Council Information Package

The October 18, 2024 Council Information Package provides members with a range of informational documents. Items include smoke testing reports for the sanitary sewer system on both sides of King Street, construction notices for the Laurie Avenue sewage pumping station upgrade, and notices related to the Niagara Escarpment environmental assessment. Additional community notices cover Waste Reduction Week, a Mini Forest planting invitation, and updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system south of King Street (final report)
• Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system north of King Street (final report)
• Laurie Avenue Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain upgrades – pre‑construction survey and construction notices
• Niagara Escarpment Crossing Comprehensive Environmental Assessment – notice of submission
• Waste Reduction Week – sports equipment swap poster

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on October 15, 2024, to hear a delegation regarding an appeal of a dog muzzle order and receive a presentation from Lincoln Medical Centre on physician recruitment.

• Appeal of Dog Muzzle Order (public hearing)
• Presentation: Physician Recruitment at Lincoln Medical Centre
• Delegation: J. Fichtinger regarding dog muzzle order
• Delegation: Dr. M. Cescon and J. Neilson regarding physician recruitment

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for the October 11, 2024 meeting includes a public notice indicating the town’s intention to adopt 2025 user fees and rates. It also contains media releases about an MTO road‑safety enforcement blitz and the designation of Ball’s Falls as a heritage property, a notice of a temporary road closure on Sixth Avenue for the Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival, and a summary of awarded contracts for Q3 2024. No formal decisions are recorded in this package.

• Public Notice – Budget Adoption and 2025 User Fee Ratification
• Media Release – MTO Blitz – October 8, 2024 (road safety enforcement)
• Media Release – Ball's Falls Designation Ceremony (heritage property)
• Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Sixth Avenue during Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
• Q3 2024 Quarterly Council Notice of Awarded Contracts

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss planning, economic development, and general business. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment and changes to parking regulations in downtown Beamsville.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3821 to 3827 Main Street, Jordan (PD-36-24)
• Recommendation to change Downtown Beamsville parking regulations (EDC-01-24)
• Review of the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2024 (PD-38-24)
• Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan Update (PD-37-24)
• Minutes from the Age-Friendly and Active Community and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committees

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly Council Information Package used to circulate correspondence and notices to council members. It contains notifications for upcoming public meetings and regional updates rather than a set of decisions for a live meeting.

• Public meeting notices for consent applications at 4670 and 4708 Ontario Street, 21st Street, King Street (between 3495 and 3487), and 4061 Fracchioni Drive
• Notice of overnight QEW Westbound ramp closure at Victoria Avenue from October 4 to 5, 2024
• Update on Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive road reconstruction
• Niagara Escarpment Crossing Comprehensive Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference submission
• Notice of vacancy for the Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear a presentation on the 2025 Budget Introduction Phase 1 (FN‑13‑24) and review the accompanying report and appendix. No other agenda items are listed for decision. Members of the public may submit comments by the specified deadline.

• 2025 Budget Introduction Phase 1 (FN‑13‑24) – presentation and report

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council Information Package for September 27, 2024, includes correspondence, public notices for road closures and park maintenance, and updates on community investment projects like sewer lining and watermain upgrades.

• Public Notice: QEW Victoria Ave On-Ramp Closure (Sept 26-29)
• Public Notice: Rotary Park Playground Temporary Closures (Sept 30-Oct 4)
• Community Investment Update: Town Wide CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Program
• Community Investment Update: Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades Project
• Notice of Decision: Consent Application for Part of Lot 17, Concession 3

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to conduct a statutory public meeting regarding a specific property application. The body will also review correspondence and approve minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting.

• Consent Application PLCON20240147 for 4060 Jordan Road (Barbara Condotta)

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council will review and vote on three by‑law proposals: two that amend the zoning by‑law and create licensing for short‑term accommodations and bed‑and‑breakfasts, and one that amends a by‑law to establish and regulate various municipal fees. The meeting also includes a report on the purchase of a fire department pumper truck (FS‑01‑24). All items will be discussed before any motions are voted on.

• By‑law 2024‑60 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 2022‑50 for short‑term accommodations and bed‑and‑breakfast establishments
• By‑law 2024‑61 – licensing, regulation, and inspection of short‑term accommodations and bed‑and‑breakfast establishments
• By‑law 2024‑62 – amendment to By‑law No. 2024‑01 to establish and regulate payment of various fees and charges
• Report FS‑01‑24 – purchase of a fire department pumper truck
• Motion to approve previous council minutes (August 6, 2024)

Council approved the purchase of a new fire department pumper truck for US$791,798 (excluding HST) from Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. through a cooperative purchasing program. They also approved by-laws regulating short-term accommodations and bed and breakfast establishments, and received the Ontario Ombudsman's report. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Spartan pumper truck from Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. for US$791,798 (excluding HST) (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-60 amending zoning by-law for short-term accommodations and B&Bs (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-61 to license, regulate, and inspect short-term accommodations and B&Bs (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-62 amending fees and charges by-law (carried)
• Approved recommendations from Ontario Ombudsman report (carried)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 council meeting (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes of September 16, 2024, including Resolution PED-2024-71 (carried)
• Received and filed delegations from 1st Beamsville Scouts, Lincoln Soapbox Derby Association, and Regional Councillor Foster (carried)

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for September 20, 2024 provides several media releases, public notices and resolutions for members' review. No decisions or votes are listed; the items are for informational purposes only. Topics include provincial funding for watermain upgrades, road closures, a public information centre, and a joint safety blitz with the Ministry of Transportation.

• Provincial Funding for Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades (media release)
• Extended Temporary Road Closure – Ontario Street and Greenlane, Sept 16‑18, 2024 (public notice)
• Temporary Road Closure – Spring Creek Road, Sept 26, 2024 (public notice)
• Public Information Centre – Greenlane Road Reconstruction Phase 1A, Sept 19, 2024 (public notice)
• Joint Safety Blitz with Ministry of Transportation (media release, Sept 13, 2024)

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-18 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several reports, including a water and sanitary sewer financial plan, a truck bypass camera monitoring pilot, a demolition permit request for a listed heritage property at 4924 King Street, and a recommendation to amend the by-law and zoning for short‑term accommodation and bed‑and‑breakfast licences. The meeting will also consider minutes from the Housing Select Committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee, and Special Heritage Advisory Committee.

• Water and Sanitary Sewer Financial Plan and Rate Study (FN-12-24)
• Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Project Update (PW-08-24)
• Demolition Permit for a listed property at 4924 King Street, Beamsville (PD-35-24)
• Short Term Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast Licensing By‑law and Zoning By‑law Amendment Recommendation (PD-34-24)
• Housing Select Committee Minutes – June 11, 2024

The Committee of the Whole recommended refusing a demolition permit for 4924 King Street, Beamsville, and approved the intention to designate the property under the Ontario Heritage Act, with a recorded vote of 5-3. They also recommended Council approve a Short Term Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast Licensing By-law and Zoning By-law Amendment, and received and filed reports on water/sewer rates and the truck bypass camera pilot project.

• Recommended refusing demolition and approving intention to designate 4924 King Street (5-3)
• Recommended approval of Short Term Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast Licensing By-law and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Received and filed Water and Sanitary Sewer Financial Plan and Rate Study (FN-12-24)
• Received and filed Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Project Update (PW-08-24)
• Approved one Council representative on Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes from four advisory committees

Council Information Package

The council will review the weekly Council Information Package, which contains public service announcements, media releases, temporary road‑closure notices, grant announcements, and various municipal resolutions and letters of support. No specific motions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Funding announcement for Sho'aríshon Park
• Temporary road closure on Ontario Street (100 m north of Greenlane) – Sept 10‑11, 2024
• Temporary road closure on Menno Street (Church St to Twenty‑Third St) – Sept 12, 2024
• Application opening for Niagara Prosperity Initiative Grant
• Public‑meeting consent request for 4550 Thirty Road

Museum Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-12 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee approved the June 27, 2024 minutes and received updates on 2024 donations/grants, 2025 budget planning, exhibit changes, hiring, and upcoming events. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Noted 2024 grants total over $56,000
• Noted 2024 donations: $4,200 (Tip Tap), $785 (Endowment), $20,000 (Greatest Need)
• Noted 2025 budget process started at senior management level
• Noted exhibit changeover: Bees (Feb–Oct 2025), Wine expanded to craft beverages (Oct 2025–Oct 2026)
• Noted Museum will move under Tourism portfolio, hiring posting expected in 2–3 weeks
• Noted Deep Roots Dinner planning underway, Fry Homestead secured as auction item
• Director to check on membership management

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from July 11 and August 22, 2024. It will discuss feedback on the draft interpretative plaque for 3744 Main Street, plans for Pioneer Day on September 21, 2024, and the Ball's Falls Conservation Authority designation, plaques and ceremony scheduled for October 11, 2024. An update on tree designation and the Tree Canopy Working Group will be presented, and members will share updates on their research projects.

• Feedback on draft interpretative plaque wording for 3744 Main Street, Jordan
• Discussion of Pioneer Day event scheduled for September 21, 2024
• Discussion of Ball's Falls Conservation Authority designation, plaques and ceremony on October 11, 2024
• Update on designation of trees and Tree Canopy Working Group
• Members provide updates on research projects

Housing Select Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Housing Select Committee meeting on 2024-09-10 contains no listed items or descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

The Housing Select Committee approved the June 11, 2024 minutes as amended. They reviewed a draft outline for a housing needs and demand study, assigning writing tasks to staff and members. The committee also discussed incentives for tiny homes and ADUs from other municipalities, and directed staff to investigate school redevelopments.

• Approved June 11, 2024 Housing Select Committee minutes as amended
• Directed Senior Planner to investigate school redevelopments
• Assigned housing needs and demand study tasks: Senior Planner to draft Introduction and Demographic Trends, Carole to provide food bank usage data, Joanne to assist with writing
• Directed Senior Planner to draft outline for November Council workshop

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting on September 9, 2024 in Lincoln, Ontario had no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders and contains no decisions or discussion topics.

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for September 6, 2024 circulates public notices of temporary road closures on Spring Creek Road, Menno Street, and Ontario Street. It also includes a minor variance and consent application for 4060 Jordan Road, an update on the Greenlane watermain replacement, and several external resolutions and policy inputs. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for informational review.

• Minor Variance and Consent Application – 4060 Jordan Road
• Temporary Road Closure – Spring Creek Road (Sept 4‑5, 2024)
• Temporary Road Closure – Menno Street (Sept 9, 2024)
• Temporary Road Closure – Ontario Street (Sept 9‑13, 2024) for sewer and watermain upgrades
• Greenlane Watermain Replacement – community investment update

Council Information Package

The council will receive the Council Information Package for the week ending August 30, 2024. The package includes a public service announcement about Labour Day holiday hours, media releases on an MTO enforcement blitz, an emergency preparedness grant, and a waste management strategic plan. It also contains several resolutions from neighboring municipalities, including support for AMCTO updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No formal decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Public Service Announcement – Labour Day Holiday Hours and Activities
• Media Release – Ongoing MTO Enforcement Blitz (August 28, 2024)
• Media Release – Emergency Preparedness Grant
• Region of Niagara – Waste Management Strategic Plan
• Resolution – Support AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings to consider two minor variance applications. The body will also review correspondence related to these applications and approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting.

• Minor Variance Application PLVAR20240137 for 4041 Highland Park Drive (Natallia & Sergey Kyslytsya)
• Minor Variance Application PLVAR20240138 for 4925 Sann Road (Jennifer Sann)

Council Information Package

At the August 23, 2024 meeting, the Lincoln Town Council reviewed a series of informational items circulated in the Council Information Package. The package includes public notices, a PSA, media releases, and resolutions or letters from neighboring municipalities and provincial ministries. No formal motions or decisions were scheduled for this meeting.

• Public Notice – No Building Tours at Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre (Aug 23, 2024)
• PSA – Fling off King 2024
• Media Release – Town of Lincoln delegation at 2024 AMO Conference
• Resolution – Increasing Funding for Public Libraries and Community Museums (Town of Grimsby)
• Letter – Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in Ontario (Town of Essex)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to provide feedback on a demolition permit application. The discussion includes a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment and a formal application to demolish.

• Feedback on Demolition Permit for 4924 King Street, Beamsville

Council Information Package

The council will review the weekly Council Information Package circulated for the August 16, 2024 meeting. Items include public notices for minor variance applications at 4041 Highland Park Drive and 4925 Sann Road, a potential water disruption notice, media releases on the 2024 Bloom Garden winners, a roadway safety blitz, and urban forest initiatives, plus a memo on awarded contracts from January‑June 2024. The package also contains letters of thanks and various resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as physician shortages and program support. No formal motions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Minor Variance Application – 4041 Highland Park Drive (public notice)
• Minor Variance Application – 4925 Sann Road (public notice)
• Potential Water Disruption Notice (public notice)
• Media Release – Lincoln in Bloom 2024 Winners
• Media Release – MTO and NRPS Joint Enforcement Blitz (roadway safety)

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for August 9, 2024 circulates several media releases, including an award for the town's 2024 budget and recognition of the Town Crier. It also contains a resolution appointing a council member to the Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. board for the 2025‑2027 term. Public notices detail temporary road closures on Nineteenth Street at King Street (Aug 12‑19) and on Ontario Street between King Street and Greenlane Road (Aug 12‑13 and Aug 19‑20). No formal council decisions are recorded in this package.

• Media Release – Budget Award 2024
• Media Release – Town Crier Award
• Resolution – Appointment to Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. board (2025‑2027 term)
• Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Nineteenth Street at King Street, Aug 12‑19, 2024
• Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Ontario Street (King St to Greenlane Rd), Aug 12‑13 and Aug 19‑20, 2024

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will discuss several items, including a memo to appoint a director to the board of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. and reports on development charge interest policies. The council will vote on the July 2 and July 8 council minutes. Two by‑laws will be considered: one to amend the Zoning By‑law No. 2022-50 for JS Vineland Inc., and another to adopt and ratify council resolutions.

• Memo to appoint a director to the Board of Directors of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.
• Approval of Council Minutes from July 2, 2024 and July 8, 2024
• Report FN-11-24 on Development Charge Interest and Late Payment Agreement Policies
• By‑law 2024-58 to amend Zoning By‑law No. 2022-50 (JS Vineland Inc.)
• By‑law 2024-59 to adopt, confirm and ratify council matters

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for August 2 2024 circulates a range of correspondence, media releases, public notices, and external resolutions to council members. Items include a seniors‑community grant announcement, a temporary road closure on Menno Street (Aug 6‑9), and a notice of a public meeting on a proposed zoning amendment at 3731 Nineteenth Street, Jordan. The package also contains regional reports on development‑charge exemptions and several resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as watershed monitoring and lithium‑ion battery safety. No items are listed for council decision or vote at this meeting.

• Media Release – Seniors Community Grant 2024
• Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Menno Street (Aug 6‑9, 2024)
• Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Amendment to Zoning By‑law, 3731 Nineteenth Street, Jordan
• Niagara Region Report – Development Charges Act exemption for affordable residential units (Report CSD 31‑2024)
• Resolution – Safe Use of Lithium‑Ion Batteries (RC24166)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will confirm the agenda, consider the consent agenda, and receive reports from the Heritage Advisory Committee, Municipal Law Enforcement, Community Services & Infrastructure, General Business & Finance, and Planning & Economic Development committees. No specific motions or decisions are listed beyond routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 9, 2024 (PD-33-24)
• Municipal Law Enforcement Q1 and Q2 Report (PD-33-24)
• 2024 Town of Lincoln Water, Sanitary and Stormwater Annual Reports (PW-04-24)
• Public Works Update Report – Q2 2024 (PW-06-24)
• 2024 Q1 Operating and Capital Financial Reports (FN-10-24)

Council Information Package

The council will consider four minor variance decisions for properties at 3221 North Service Road, 3438 Rittenhouse Road, 4201 Hixon Street, and 4468 Ontario Street. The agenda also includes a public notice about reconstruction of Regional Road 81 (King Street) between Vinehaven Trail and Twenty‑Third Street, several public service announcements, a media release on a joint enforcement blitz, a West Nile virus notice, and resolutions recognizing physician shortages and supporting increased funding for libraries and museums.

• Minor variance decision – 3221 North Service Road
• Minor variance decision – 3438 Rittenhouse Road
• Minor variance decision – 4201 Hixon Street
• Minor variance decision – 4468 Ontario Street
• Public notice – Reconstruction and Improvements of Regional Road 81 (King Street) from Vinehaven Trail to Twenty‑Third Street

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four applications for minor variances. The body will also confirm the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Confirm minutes from June 25, 2024
• Minor Variance: 3221 North Service Road
• Minor Variance: 3438 Rittenhouse Road
• Minor Variance: 4468 Ontario Street
• Minor Variance: 4201 Hixon Street

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for July 19, 2024 provides members with several updates and notices. Items include a construction completion update for the Jordan Village Improvement Project, a temporary road closure on Linden Street from July 22‑26, a heritage designation by‑law for Balls Falls Conservation Area, a media release noting the mayor’s charity golf tournament raised $54,000, and resolutions on accessibility and regional prosperity. No decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Jordan Village Improvement Project construction completion update (July 2024)
• Temporary road closure on Linden Street, July 22‑26, 2024
• By‑law 2024‑54 designating Balls Falls Conservation Area under Ontario Heritage Act
• Mayor Easton’s 2024 charity golf tournament raised $54,000 for local Lincoln charities
• Resolution calling for action to meet the Accessible Ontario deadline by 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review reports on enterprise services and the Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund. The meeting also includes an update regarding a Town of Grimsby resolution and a confidential personnel update from the Chief Administrative Officer.

• 2024 Enterprise Services Project Status Update (AD-09-24)
• 2024 Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund Allocation (AD-08-24)
• Memo regarding Town of Grimsby Resolution of July 8, 2024 from Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
• Confidential organizational update from the Chief Administrative Officer

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains weekly correspondence and public notices for Council review. It includes minor variance applications, updates on the Official Plan Review Project, and news regarding the acquisition of the former Beamsville District Secondary School site.

• Minor Variance Application at 3438 Rittenhouse Road
• Minor Variance Application at 4201 Hixon Street
• Minor Variance Application at 4468 Ontario Street
• Agreement to purchase the former Beamsville District Secondary School (BDSS) site
• Notice regarding the Official Plan Review Project

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss potential heritage designations for 3319 North Service Road and 3744 Main Street, Jordan. The meeting also includes updates on the Ontario Heritage Act and planning for Pioneer Day.

• Potential designation of 3319 North Service Road
• Discussion regarding Ball's Falls Conservation Authority plaques and ceremony
• Update on interpretive plaque for 3744 Main Street, Jordan
• Proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Planning for Pioneer Day on September 21, 2024

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting includes a discussion regarding confidential matters related to potential litigation and solicitor-client privilege. The council will also move to confirm and ratify By-law 2024-57.

• Discussion of confidential items involving potential litigation
• Ratification of By-law 2024-57

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold statutory public meetings regarding property amendments for 4933 Victoria Avenue North and 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road. The agenda also includes a report on a zoning amendment for 4600 Victoria Avenue.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 4933 Victoria Avenue North
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 4600 Victoria Avenue
• Museum Advisory Committee minutes from April 18, 2024

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains correspondence circulated to Council members for the week ending July 5, 2024. It includes public meeting notices, municipal resolutions from other jurisdictions, and provincial regulatory updates.

• Public Meeting notice for 4933 Victoria Avenue North (July 8, 2024)
• Notice of Decision for 3438 and 3440 Rittenhouse Road
• Proposed amendments to the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act
• Municipal resolutions regarding water/wastewater affordability and infrastructure funding
• Ontario Energy Board notice for Enbridge Gas Inc. customers

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Council is scheduled to review several proposed by-laws. These include new rules for property grades and tree protection, alongside a new administrative penalty system for non-parking offences. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment and a heritage designation for 3292 Sixth Avenue.

• By-law 2024-50 regarding property grades, fill, topsoil removal, and tree protection
• By-law 2024-51 establishing an administrative monetary penalty system for non-parking offences
• By-law 2024-53 zoning amendment for QEW-EX64-10A Inc.
• By-law 2024-54 heritage designation for 3292 Sixth Avenue
• By-law 2024-55 execution of the Canadian Community Building Fund agreement

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly information package circulated to Lincoln Council members for review. It contains various reports, public notices, and correspondence, including property damage statements and health updates.

• Notice of Decision for 4243 William Street
• Notice of Decision for 4423 Ontario Street
• Donation of play equipment at Jack Simpson Park
• Phasing out free water testing for private wells by Public Health Ontario
• Niagara Health 2023-24 Annual Report

Museum Advisory Committee

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and empty template fields. No topics, decisions, or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings regarding two minor variance applications. The agenda also includes a review of correspondence and the approval of minutes from May 28, 2024.

• Minor variance application for 4243 William Street (PLVAR20240085)
• Minor variance application for 4423 Ontario Street (PLVAR20240100)
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will review the 2023 Year End and Audited Financial Statement Reports, with a presentation provided by KPMG representatives. The agenda also includes an award presentation regarding the Town of Lincoln receiving an environmental leadership award.

• 2023 Year End and Audited Financial Statement Reports (Report FN-09-24)
• Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Award presentation
• Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes from September 21, 2023

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly information package containing correspondence circulated to Council members. It includes notices for upcoming public meetings, zoning amendments, and road closures.

• Minor variance application at 3221 North Service Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 3411, 3417, 3423, and 3429 Rittenhouse Road
• Temporary road closure on Durham Road through October 2024
• Public Information Centre for 4933 Victoria Avenue North
• Northumberland County resolutions regarding infrastructure and justice

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review the final report of the Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services Fire Master Plan. The committee will also consider the minutes from its September 21, 2023 meeting.

• Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Master Plan Final Report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a zoning by-law amendment application for 4600 Victoria Avenue. The committee will also discuss implementing a penalty system for unauthorized tree removals and proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 4600 Victoria Avenue
• Implementation of AMPS Penalty System for Unauthorized Tree Removals
• Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act

Council Information Package

This package contains weekly correspondence circulated to Lincoln Council members for review. It includes public meeting notices for Rittenhouse Road and Victoria Avenue North, along with various municipal resolutions.

• Public meeting notice for 3438 and 3440 Rittenhouse Rd
• Public Information Centre for 4933 Victoria Avenue North
• Media release regarding hospital renaming decision
• Niagara employment inventory results report
• Correspondence regarding provincial well water testing

Housing Select Committee

The provided document for the Lincoln, Ontario Housing Select Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface labels. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in this text.

Council Information Package

This information package presents weekly correspondence for Lincoln Council members for the week ending June 7, 2024. It includes public notices regarding zoning variances, the Official Plan Review, and temporary road closures. The document also contains resolutions and news releases from various regional municipalities.

• Official Plan Review - Phase 2 Public Information Session
• Minor Variance Application for 4243 William Street
• Minor Variance Application for 4432 Ontario Street
• Notice of Decision for Prudhommes Landing Draft Plan Modifications
• Temporary road closure on Robbie Burns Drive

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are documented in the record.

Council Meeting

Lincoln Town Council meets June 3, 2024, to consider several by-laws, including traffic and parking amendments, fee schedule changes, and OILC financing applications for capital works. Council will also hear a presentation from Bethesda CEO P. McGowan and discuss the 2024 AMO Conference. The meeting includes routine items like proclamations, minutes approval, and confirmatory by-law.

• By-laws 2024-42, 2024-43, 2024-44: amend traffic and parking by-law (no stopping, parking prohibited, stop sign locations)
• By-law 2024-45: amend fees and charges by-law
• By-laws 2024-46 and 2024-47: authorize OILC applications for temporary and long-term capital financing
• Presentation by P. McGowan, CEO, Bethesda, regarding Bethesda Services
• Proclamation of Pride Month: June 2024

Council Information Package

This information package contains various correspondence and public notices circulated to Council members. Items include zoning amendments, road closures, and updates on local infrastructure projects.

• Proposed Zoning By-law amendment for 4600 Victoria Avenue
• Shape Lincoln 2051 Official Plan Review notice
• Temporary road closure for Martin Road on May 30, 2024
• Road closure of Ontario Street and Gibson Street from June 3 to 7, 2024
• Durham Road Reconstruction update

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public meeting to hear nine applications: six minor variances and three consents, covering properties on Zimmerman Road, Highland Park Drive, Jordan Road, Springcreek Road, Bartlett Road, and 19th Street. One delegation is scheduled. The committee will also review correspondence and approve previous minutes. All items are applications for decision at this meeting.

• Minor variance PLVAR20240059, 3583 Zimmerman Road, 1627360 Ontario Ltd.
• Minor variance PLVAR20240073, 4045 Highland Park Drive, Mauricio & Priscilla Molina
• Minor variance PLVAR20240078, 4041 Jordan Road, Darren Huisman
• Minor variance PLVAR20240049 and consent PLCON20240050, 4703 Springcreek Road, Marshall Field
• Minor variance PLVAR20240070, consent PLCON20240072, 4288/4306 Bartlett Road, Hudon Holdings Ltd.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports, including an update to the 2024 Asset Management Plan for non-core assets, the results and next steps of the Economic Development Strategy, and a proposed amendment to 2024 fees and charges for utilities. They will also consider a revised slate of officers for the Downtown Bench Beamsville Business Improvement Area and long-term easement agreements on an unopened Aberdeen Road allowance. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; items are discussed and forwarded to Council.

• 2024 Fees and Charges - Utilities Amendment (Report FN-07-24)
• 2024 Asset Management Plan Update – Non-Core Assets (Report FN-08-24)
• Economic Development Strategy Results and Next Steps (Report AD-07-24)
• Long Term Easement Agreements on Unopened Aberdeen Road Allowance (Report PD-25-24)
• DBBBIA 2024 Revised Slate of Officers

Council Information Package

This is the weekly Council Information Package (CIP) for May 24, 2024, circulated to Council members for their review. It includes correspondence, media releases, and resolutions from other municipalities, but no decisions are being made at this meeting. Notable items include a public information session summary on the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law and a call for nominations for the Niagara Biennial Design Awards.

• Public Information Session on Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law and Application Framework (May 22, 2024)
• Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre courtyard completion and volunteer recognition (May 16, 2024)
• 2024 AMO Conference memo to Council
• Statutory Public Meeting for Regional Official Plan Amendment at 502 Winston Road, Grimsby
• Resolutions from other municipalities on library funding, water testing, Niagara Escarpment enforcement, and Blue Box regulation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss planning and economic development items, including an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a property associated with QEW-EX64 - 10A Inc., and a modification to the previously approved Prudhommes Landing draft plan of subdivision by Silvergate Homes Limited. The agenda also includes the Heritage Advisory Committee minutes and two scheduled delegations on the zoning amendment. No decisions are made at this committee meeting; it is a discussion and public input stage.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Upper Canada Consultants Inc. and QEW-EX64 - 10A Inc., PD-23-24
• Delegations from D. Roorda and W. Heikoop regarding PD-23-24
• Modification to Previously Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision (Prudhommes Landing) by Silvergate Homes Limited, PD-22-24
• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of March 14, 2024

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package for the week ending May 17, 2024, circulated to members of Council for their review. It contains correspondence, resolutions, public notices, and news releases from the Town of Lincoln, the Region of Niagara, and other Ontario municipalities. Items include proposed subdivision revisions, a public meeting notice, temporary road closures, and various resolutions on provincial matters. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is an information-only package.

• Proposed revisions to draft plan of subdivision (Prudhommes Landing Development)
• Notice of public meeting for 3685 King Street
• Temporary road closure of Ontario Street at King Street, May 21–24, 2024, for sewer and watermain upgrades
• John Street traffic calming between Jackson and Bartlett Streets, July–August 2024
• Resolutions on provincial regulations for exotic animals, water testing, and infrastructure funding

Council Meeting

Lincoln Council is meeting to hear delegations, including a presentation from Niagara Region on the Niagara Escarpment Crossing Project, and to consider a resolution from Niagara-on-the-Lake about a BlueGreen Economic Corridor. The agenda also includes routine items such as proclamations, approval of minutes, and a by-law to confirm proceedings. A confidential item regarding an Ombudsman investigation is scheduled for closed session.

• Delegation from Mountainview Niagara Escarpment Community Association regarding the Niagara Escarpment Crossing Project
• Niagara Region presentation on the Niagara Escarpment Crossing Project
• Resolution from Niagara-on-the-Lake on transforming the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin into a BlueGreen Economic Corridor
• Proclamations for National Accessibility Week (May 26-June 1) and Paramedic Services Week (May 19-25)
• Confidential item under Municipal Act Section 239(3)(b) regarding an Ombudsman investigation

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package (CIP) for May 10, 2024, circulated weekly to Lincoln council members. It contains correspondence, public notices, and resolutions from other municipalities — no decisions are being made at this meeting. Items include sidewalk construction updates, public meeting notices for minor variance and consent applications, road closures, and various resolutions on provincial funding and policy.

• New sidewalk construction on Mountain Street from Cassandra Drive to Connor Drive
• New sidewalk construction on Hixon Street from Hillside Drive to Barry Drive
• Public meetings for minor variance and consent applications at 4288 and 4306 Bartlett Road, 3583 Zimmerman Road, and 3731 Nineteenth Street
• Notice of intention to designate Balls Falls Conservation Area
• Road closures: Seventeenth Street (May 8-9), John Street (May 13), and Ontario Street for sanitary sewer and watermain upgrades

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a potential heritage designation for 3319 North Service Road, review minutes, and discuss several heritage-related items including an interpretive plaque request, updates on Bill 23 timelines, and a designation ceremony for Ball's Falls Conservation Area. The agenda also includes planning for 2024 conferences and Pioneer Day. Most items are discussions or updates rather than final decisions.

• Potential heritage designation of 3319 North Service Road
• Interpretive plaque request for 3744 Main Street, Jordan
• Update on Council's notice of motion re Bill 23 heritage registry timelines
• Notice of intention to designate Ball's Falls Conservation Area, 3129 Sixth Avenue, Jordan
• 2024 conferences: Ontario Heritage Conference (June 13-15, Gravenhurst) and National Trust Conference (Nov 12-16, Montreal)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: an update from Hamilton Health Sciences and the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation regarding the renaming of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and a by-law to confirm proceedings.

• West Lincoln Memorial Hospital renaming update with presentation from Hamilton Health Sciences and hospital foundation
• By-law 2024-39 to adopt, confirm and ratify council proceedings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports, including a proposed telecommunication tower at Jordan Lions Park to improve cellphone reception, a summary of Bill 185 and the draft Provincial Planning Statement, and updates on advisory committees and collective bargaining. The meeting includes consent agenda items and reports from planning, general business, and community services committees.

• Proposed telecommunication tower at Jordan Lions Park (Report AD-06-24)
• Summary of Bill 185 proposed policies and draft Provincial Planning Statement (Report PD-20-24)
• Verbal update from CAO on collective bargaining
• Appointment to Niagara Region's Transportation Strategy Steering Committee
• Advisory Committee update and 2023 Year in Review (Report LS-03-24)

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package circulated weekly to Lincoln council members, containing correspondence and notices for the week ending May 3, 2024. It includes temporary road closures, removal of speed humps, notices of public meetings for planning applications, and various resolutions and reports from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Temporary road closure on Walker Road (between Philp Road and Mountainview Road) week of April 29, 2024
• Temporary road closure on Nineteenth Street (Snure Lane to King Street) May 1 to June 21, 2024
• Temporary removal of speed humps on Cedarbrook Lane, Drake Avenue, and Connor Drive
• Public meetings for consent/minor variance applications at 4703 Spring Creek Road, 3096 Tintern Road, 4045 Highland Park Drive, and 4041 Jordan Road
• Niagara Region expanding automated speed enforcement program

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive staff reports on economic development and tourism, municipal law enforcement, a housing select committee update, and changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. The agenda also includes a confidential item related to labour relations or employee negotiations. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Economic Development and Tourism 2023 Year in Review (Report AD-01-24)
• Municipal Law Enforcement 2023 Year End Report (Report PD-09-24)
• Housing Select Committee Update (Report PD-18-24)
• Review of Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act (Report PD-16-24)
• Confidential item on collective bargaining updates

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package circulated weekly to members of Council for their review; no decisions are being made at this meeting. It includes Town of Lincoln notices about road closures, bridge rehabilitation, and development charges by-laws, as well as resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like library funding and social services.

• Passing of Municipal Development Charges By-laws (April 25, 2024)
• Dutch Lane Bridge Rehabilitation, April 23 - May 24, 2024
• Temporary road closures: Konkle Road (April 29 - May 1) and Tufford Road (April 25)
• Annual road resurfacing on Bennett Road, Haynes Street, Dutch Lane, Walker Road, and Konkle Road
• Resolutions from other municipalities on library/museum funding, ODSP rates, and exotic animal regulations

Budget Committee

Lincoln's Budget Committee of the Whole meets to discuss two staff reports: property tax relief and affordability measures (FN-05-24) and multi-year budgeting (FN-06-24). The committee will also enter a confidential session regarding a proposed land deal involving Beamsville District Secondary School. Public comments and delegations are invited before the meeting.

• Property Tax Relief and Affordability Measures report FN-05-24
• Multi-year Budgeting report FN-06-24
• Confidential item on Beamsville District Secondary School land acquisition/disposition
• Public delegations and written comments accepted until 9:00 a.m. on meeting day

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln council members for their review, not a decision-making meeting. It contains public notices about road work and closures, media releases, and numerous resolutions from other Ontario municipalities seeking support on various provincial and federal issues.

• 40km Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Pilot Project notices for Wards 1 and 3
• Annual Road Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Program update
• Temporary detour on Drake Avenue (April 17-18, 2024) and closure on Nineteenth Street (April 16, 2024)
• Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive Reconstruction community investment update
• Resolutions supporting increased funding for public libraries and museums

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee meeting on April 18, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting

The Council will review several by-laws including site plan agreements, zoning amendments, and traffic regulations. Additionally, the meeting includes a motion to adopt the 2024 taxation rates and development charges for multiple services.

• By-law to set the rates of taxation for the year 2024
• By-laws for the imposition of Development Charges for various services
• Site plan agreements for 1000581574 Ontario Inc. and 2410002 Ontario Inc.
• Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 2022-50
• Amendments to traffic and parking regulations (By-law No. 89-2000)

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln, ON council members. It contains 23 items of correspondence, including public notices, news releases, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is an information-only circulation.

• Temporary road closure notice for Martin Road, April 10, 2024
• Earth Day 2024 activities and events in Town of Lincoln
• Solar eclipse wrap-up: donation of eclipse glasses to Astronomers Without Borders
• Niagara Region stands down from state of emergency
• Multiple resolutions urging increased funding for libraries and museums in Ontario

Committee of the Whole

Lincoln's Committee of the Whole meets April 9, 2024, to decide allocations for the 2024 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund and the Whipple Trust Fund, hear a delegation from the Lincoln Leapers, receive the Lincoln Pelham Public Library's strategic plan and annual report, and review a Q1 2024 public works update. The agenda also includes a corporate communications update, the 2024 Tile Drainage Program, and two confidential items (cyber security and procedural training).

• 2024 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund Allocation (Report CS-04-24) with delegation from Lincoln Leapers
• 2024 Whipple Trust Fund Allocation (Report CS-03-24)
• Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and 2023 Annual Report presentation
• Public Works Update Report Q1 2024 (PW-05-24)
• 2024 Tile Drainage Program (FN-04-24)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln, ON council members for their review. It contains 41 items of correspondence, public notices, media releases, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Public notice: stopping/parking restriction on Linden Street from Campden Road to University Street
• Notice of decision for 2431 Honsberger Avenue
• Road closure notice for Jordan Village Improvement Project on Snure Lane, Main Street, and Wismer Street
• Niagara Region declared a state of emergency effective March 28, 2024
• Multiple resolutions supporting increased funding for libraries and museums in Ontario

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee meeting on April 4, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a statutory public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for 3821-3827 Main Street, Jordan, and will also discuss an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision for 4129 Hixon. The agenda includes a heritage designation for Ball's Falls Conservation Area and a development charge review. Councillor Mikolic has declared a conflict on the Main Street item due to a personal residence within 120 metres.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 3821-3827 Main Street, Jordan (PD-10-24)
• Official plan, zoning, and subdivision applications for 4129 Hixon (PD-14-24)
• Notice of intention to designate Ball's Falls Conservation Area (PD-12-24)
• Development charge review (PD-15-24)
• Delegations from Vintage Hotels, Elevate Living, and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln, ON council members for their review, not a decision-making meeting. It contains correspondence, notices of right to appeal for two properties, public service announcements, and numerous resolutions from other municipalities on topics like library funding, volunteer firefighter tax credits, and the solar eclipse.

• Notice of Right to Appeal - 4098 Canby Street
• Notice of Right to Appeal - 4390 Hillview Drive
• PSA - Solar Eclipse 2024
• Support for Urgent Need for Increased Funding to Libraries and Museums in Ontario (multiple resolutions)
• Support of Bill C-310 Income Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications, one for 4390 Hillview Drive and one for 4098 Canby Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor variance application PLVAR20230056, 4390 Hillview Drive, by Queenston Group Properties Inc.
• Minor variance application PLVAR20240031, 4098 Canby Street, by Trisha Hepburn & Andrew Caccamo
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2024 meeting

Council Meeting

Lincoln Council meets virtually to consider a petition about flooding on Sann Road, a notice of motion to remove non-designated properties from the Municipal Heritage Registry, and several by-laws including traffic and parking amendments and a site plan agreement release. The meeting also includes proclamations for RCAF Centennial Day and World Autism Awareness Day, plus approval of previous minutes.

• Petition on Sann Road flooding from Public Works and Legislative Services
• Notice of motion by Mayor Easton to remove non-designated properties from Municipal Heritage Registry
• By-law 2024-16 amending traffic and parking regulations (By-law 89-2000)
• By-law 2024-17 releasing site plan agreement terms for QEW-EX64-10A Inc.
• Proclamations for RCAF Centennial Day (April 1) and World Autism Awareness Day (April 2)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to members of Council for their review. It contains 28 items of correspondence, including notices, public service announcements, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Development Charge By-law Review follow-up letter (April 2, 2024)
• Region of Niagara motion on Federal Infrastructure Investment
• Notice of Reactivation for Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 502 Winston Road, Grimsby
• Multiple resolutions supporting increased funding for libraries and museums in Ontario
• Resolution supporting increased tax credits for volunteer firefighters

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session of the Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several 2023 annual reports, including council remuneration and expenses, the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, and community services. It will also discuss employee survey results, individual employee plans, and the 2023 building permit fee financial report. The meeting is open to the public, with options to submit comments or watch online.

• 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report (FN-02-24)
• Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre 2023 Annual Report (CS-01-24)
• Community Services 2023 Year in Review (CS-02-24)
• Employee Survey Results (AD-04-24)
• 2023 Building Permit Fee Annual Report - Financials (FN-03-24)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln, ON council members. It contains correspondence and notices, including a temporary closure of Bennett Road Bridge for rehabilitation (March 12 to April 2, 2024) and a temporary road closure on Dutch Lane. It also includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics like volunteer firefighter tax credits, library and museum funding, and a new provincial-municipal fiscal framework. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Bennett Road Bridge Rehabilitation: temporary closure March 12 to April 2, 2024
• Temporary road closure: Dutch Lane between Bethesda Road and Yonge Street, March 13, 2024
• Support for Bill C-310: income tax credits for volunteer firefighters (resolutions from Cobourg, Prince, Hanover, Wawa)
• Support for increased funding to libraries and museums in Ontario (resolutions from Armour, Tweed, Dutton Durwich, East Ferris, North Kawartha, Conmee, Magnetawan)
• Region of Niagara news release on Poverty Reduction Strategy and April 8, 2024 solar eclipse notice

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider heritage evaluations and designations for properties at 3319 North Service Road and 3129 Sixth Avenue (Ball's Falls Conservation Area), receive updates on the Culp Barn and a heritage registry strategy, and discuss conference attendance and Pioneer Day involvement. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Cultural heritage evaluation for 3319 North Service Road
• Heritage designation for 3129 Sixth Avenue, Jordan, Ball's Falls Conservation Area
• Verbal update on 3227 Culp Road (Culp Barn)
• Discussion on a Heritage Registry Strategy
• 2024 conferences: Ontario Heritage Conference (June 13-15, Gravenhurst) and National Trust Conference (Nov 12-16, Montreal)

Housing Select Committee

This agenda for the Lincoln, ON Housing Select Committee meeting on 2024-03-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package, circulated weekly for members' review, not a decision-making meeting. It includes public notices for minor variance and consent applications, a watermain break notice, and numerous resolutions from other municipalities on topics like library funding, water/wastewater affordability, and cemetery transfers.

• Public meeting for minor variance at 4098 Canby Street, Beamsville
• Public meeting for consent application at 2431 Honsberger Avenue
• Public meeting for minor variance at 4390 Hillview Drive, Beamsville
• Watermain break on Ontario Street between Gibson St and Friesen Blvd
• Niagara Region red light cameras ready to start enforcement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss planning and economic development items, including a proposed Short Term Accommodation Licensing By-law and Zoning By-law Amendment, and an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application. They will also receive a building activity report for 2023. Public delegations are scheduled for the short-term accommodation item.

• Short Term Accommodation Licensing By-law and Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation (PD-05-24)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Upper Canada Consultants (PD-08-24)
• Building Activity Report for 2023 4th Quarter and Year End (PD-07-24)
• Delegations from S. Zorn and H. Thiel on short-term accommodation item

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln, ON council members. It contains 33 items of correspondence, notices, and reports for review, including proposed zoning changes, decisions on minor variances and consents, a temporary road closure, and numerous resolutions from other municipalities seeking support on various provincial and federal matters. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 3821-3827 Main Street (Lais Hotel) in Jordan
• Temporary road closure of Durham Road between King St and South Service Road at CNR tracks, March 4 to April 12, 2024
• Minor variance and consent decisions for 4748 Ontario Street, 3227 Culp Road, 4959 Digby Street, and Springcreek and Mountain Road
• Resolutions supporting increased funding for AODA compliance, libraries and museums, and a growth framework for municipalities
• 2023 statistics for Lincoln NRT OnDemand transit service

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings for five applications, including minor variances and consents, at 4748 Ontario Street, 4959 Digby Street, the southwest corner of Springcreek Road and Mountain Road, and 3227 Culp Road. The committee will also review correspondence, approve previous minutes, and discuss the 2024 OACA Conference.

• Minor variance PLVAR20240010, 4748 Ontario Street, Niagara Instruments Ltd.
• Consent application PLCON20240009, 4748 Ontario Street, Niagara Instruments Ltd.
• Minor variance PLVAR20240017, 4959 Digby Street, Luke Strzelecki & Meganne Cameron
• Minor variance PLVAR20240018, SW corner of Springcreek Road & Mountain Road, Amanda & Steven Mcleod
• Consent application PLCON20210106, 3227 Culp Road, Maple Leaf Nurseries (St. Catharines)

Council Meeting

Lincoln Council meets to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and considering two site plan agreements. A notice of motion from Mayor Easton seeks increased provincial funding for libraries and museums. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• By-law 2024-13: site plan agreement with Calvary Gospel Church
• By-law 2024-14: site plan agreement with FBF Ontario Inc.
• Notice of Motion by Mayor Easton on urgent need for increased funding to libraries and museums in Ontario
• Proclamation of International Women's Day (March 8, 2024)
• Recognition of Green Herons for Jordan Harbour cleanup

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package circulated weekly to Lincoln council members for their review; no decisions are being made at this meeting. It includes correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies, plus a media release about the town beginning an Urban Forest Management Review.

• Town of Lincoln begins Urban Forest Management Review
• Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 information
• Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board minutes from Jan 16, 2024
• Niagara Region resolution on Tree and Forest Canopy Project
• Notice of passing of Zoning By-law Amendment 09-24 for 61 Port Robinson Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a statutory public meeting on a Development Charge Review (PD-06-24) with a presentation by Watson and Associates. The committee will also consider reports on staff direction status, public notice policy amendments, 2023 Q3 financial reports, a watermain upgrade tender award, and a Public Works Q4 2023 update.

• Development Charge Review public meeting (PD-06-24) with Watson and Associates presentation
• Prudhommes Watermain Upgrade Project tender award (PW-02-24)
• Amendments to the Public Notice Policy (LS-02-24)
• 2023 Q3 Operating and Capital Financial Reports (FN-01-24)
• Public Works Q4 2023 Update (PW-01-24)

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package (CIP) for the week ending February 16, 2024, circulated to Council members for their information. It contains public notices, community updates, and resolutions from other municipalities on various topics. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is an information-only distribution.

• Public notice of meeting for Short Term Accommodations Licensing By-law and Zoning By-law amendments
• Lakeshore Roads & Shoreline Protection Project (Phases 1-9) community investment update
• Victoria Avenue Watermain Replacement construction notice (March to June 2024)
• Resolution supporting Ontario Energy Board decision to end gas pipeline subsidy
• Multiple resolutions supporting extending the life of fire apparatus

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a routine gathering with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss an update on the 4020-4064 Mountain Street development (PD-03-24) and a presentation from the Citizen's Tree Canopy and Protection Working Group. The agenda includes a delegation and reports, but no final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Update on 4020-4064 Mountain Street Development (PD-03-24), with presentation by MHBC Planning and attendance by Losani Homes
• Tree Canopy and Protection Working Group update, presented by L. Benneian
• Delegation by A. McCutcheon regarding the Mountain Street development
• Attachments include Bylaw 2023-36, site plan drawing, common amenity area, and driveway details

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package for February 9, 2024, circulated to members of Council. It contains correspondence, resolutions, and public notices for information only; no decisions are being made at this meeting. Items include support for various resolutions and notices of upcoming public meetings.

• Resolutions supporting Growth Framework, Social and Economic Prosperity Review, Volunteer Firefighters tax credit, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities funding
• Public meetings for minor variance applications at Spring Creek and Mountain Road, Beamsville; 4959 Digby Street, Beamsville; and consent applications at 3227 Culp Road, Vineland and 4184 Aberdeen Road, Beamsville
• Public Information Centre for Greenlane Road (Phase 2 & 3)
• Notice of adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 16 and passing of Parkland Dedication By-law
• Temporary road closure of Merritt Road, north of John St, for CN Rail maintenance Feb 7-10, 2024

Council Meeting

Lincoln Town Council is meeting to consider a series of by-laws, including adopting an Official Plan amendment for parkland dedication, acquiring land for the Lakeside Drive realignment, and authorizing a site plan agreement. Council will also hear a delegation from YWCA Niagara, receive updates from the Regional Councillor, and consider a notice of motion requesting funding for AODA compliance. Several items are correspondence or resolutions from other municipalities and associations, which are for discussion or support.

• By-law 2024-04: adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 16 for parkland dedication
• By-law 2024-05: require land or cash-in-lieu for park purposes, repealing By-law 96-81
• By-law 2024-09: authorize acquisition of lands from Jessie Lyn Jones, JVO Lakeside Properties Inc., and John Kocsis for Lakeside Drive realignment
• By-law 2024-08: authorize site plan agreement with Paula and Gordon Maretzki
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Rintjema requesting funding for AODA compliance

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Lincoln council members. It contains correspondence and notices for information only, with no decisions or discussions scheduled. Items include a public meeting notice for a minor variance at 4748 Ontario Street, a media release on the proposed new name for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, and a consultation update on the Frost Road Bridge replacement.

• Public meeting notice for minor variance application at 4748 Ontario Street, Beamsville
• Proposed new name for the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
• Frost Road Bridge replacement consultation update
• Notice of open house for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment near QEW Exit 64
• Region of Niagara motion to review Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting for Lincoln, ON, but the agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content provided.

Council Information Package

This is the Council Information Package for January 26, 2024, circulated weekly to Council members. It contains correspondence and notices, including a minor variance decision for 3785 Main Street, a temporary road closure on Regional Road 40 for soil remediation, and several resolutions of support from other municipalities. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Minor Variance Decision - 3785 Main Street
• Development Charge By-law Review public meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024
• Regional Road 40 (South Service Road) temporary closure for soil remediation
• Lincoln Museum closed January 22 to February 5, 2024
• Resolutions supporting volunteer firefighter tax credit (Bill C-310)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application at 3785 Main Street, submitted by Linda and Neil Johnston. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor variance application PLVAR20230174 for 3785 Main Street by Linda & Neil Johnston
• Public meeting for the minor variance application
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023 meeting

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to Council members for their review. It contains correspondence and notices, including a public meeting notice for a proposed Development Charges By-law, a report on a January 12 tanker truck incident, and various resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Notice of Public Meeting for Development Charge By-Law Review
• Report on January 12, 2024 tanker truck incident
• Niagara Region news release on $25.7 million federal housing investment
• Niagara Falls resolution supporting Town of Lincoln's Bill 23 infrastructure funding request
• Town of Mono resolution declaring a road safety emergency

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a statutory public meeting on the Official Plan Review (PD-01-24) and will hear a delegation from L. Elliott on the item. The committee will also consider a report on Parkland Dedication and Cash in Lieu (PD-02-24), which involves an Official Plan Amendment and by-law. Consent agenda items include minutes from the Housing Select Committee and Museum Advisory Committee.

• Statutory public meeting on Official Plan Review, PD-01-24
• Delegation by L. Elliott regarding PD-01-24
• Report PD-02-24 on Parkland Dedication and Cash in Lieu - Official Plan Amendment and By-law
• Housing Select Committee minutes (Sept 12 and Nov 20, 2023)
• Museum Advisory Committee minutes (Oct 19, 2023)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive items are three by-laws: one establishing 2024 fees and charges, one providing for interim tax levies for 2024, and one confirming council proceedings. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Alzheimer Month.

• By-law 2024-01: establish and regulate payment of various fees and charges
• By-law 2024-02: provide for interim tax levies for 2024
• By-law 2024-03: adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions
• Proclamation: National Alzheimer Month, January 2024

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package (CIP) circulated weekly to members of Council for their review. It contains correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities, including items on a truck rollover, library board minutes, and requests for provincial support on cemetery management and an Occupational Health and Safety Act amendment. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for information only.

• Public notice: Truck rollover on QEW in Lincoln, January 12, 2024
• Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board minutes from October 17 and November 21, 2023
• Niagara Region news release: Regional Chair Bradley's personal statement on housing crisis
• Resolutions from Wainfleet, Tay, Alnwick/Haldimand, and Larder Lake requesting provincial support on cemetery management and OHSA amendment

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package circulated weekly to members, containing correspondence and resolutions from other bodies for information only. No decisions are being made at this meeting. Items include regional budget requisitions, a waste management by-law update, and a notice of a public meeting for a minor variance application.

• Notice of Public Meeting for minor variance application at 3785 Main Street, Jordan
• Niagara Region 2024 Budget – Waste Management Services Operating Budget and Requisition
• Niagara Region approved Water and Wastewater Operating Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition by-laws
• Niagara Region Waste Management By-law Update (PW 53-2023)
• Resolutions supporting Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and Bill C-310 (Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit)