Southgate public meetings in 2023

Southgate Public Library Board

This agenda for the Southgate Public Library Board meeting on December 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing updates to the Community Improvement Plan and considering zoning amendments for specific properties. They are also discussing a notice of motion to research a 1-2% levy on vacant commercial and residential properties.

• Community Improvement Plan: $12,000 maximum for Building & Land Improvement and Housing Rehabilitation grants
• Zoning amendment for 312621 Highway 6 (By-law 2023-114)
• Zoning amendment for Paul Sherk to permit On Farm Diversified Use (By-law 2023-115)
• Notice of Motion: Researching a 1-2% additional levy for vacant commercial and residential properties
• Approval of Product Care – Municipality Lighting Services Agreement

Police Service Board

The Southgate Police Service Board is meeting to handle routine business: confirming the agenda, approving October minutes, receiving the Detachment Commander's November report, and accepting correspondence including Crime Stoppers reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Adoption of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Detachment Commander's Report for November 2023
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Coordinator Report Q3 2023
• Crime Stoppers Tipster Magazine Fall 2023
• Next meeting set for January 16, 2024

Council Meeting

The Southgate Council meeting on December 6, 2023, includes a public meeting on the 2024 Fees and Charges By-law, followed by decisions on staff pay increases, a bulk water filling station purchase, and standing timber awards. Council will also consider several by-laws, including appointing a Treasurer and a By-law Enforcement Officer, and hear notices of motion on a commercial vacancy surtax and playing the national anthem at meetings.

• Public meeting on 2024 Fees and Charges By-law
• Approve 3.3% COLA increase for staff, council, and volunteer firefighter pay grids
• Award standing timber contracts to Bamberg Sawmill, Tri Bridges Inc, and Pineview Cedar Products Inc
• Purchase SUREFILL Bulk Water Filling Station System for $58,350 plus HST
• By-law to appoint Taylor McMann as Treasurer and Hannah Coombs as By-law Enforcement Officer

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is holding public hearings for three separate applications regarding land consent and easements. These items involve property changes in the Geographic Townships of Egremont and Proton.

• B10-23: Consent application for Christopher VanVlymen at Con 1 EGR PT DIV 3 LOT 8 and Lot 9
• B11-23 & B12-23: Consent application for easements over an existing driveway at Con 13, Pt Lt 27
• B13-23: Consent application for Joseph, Salome, Emerson and Rachel Bowman at Con 1 Lot 33

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate Public Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider two zoning bylaw amendment applications. The first (C15-23) would rezone a retained farm lot in Egremont to allow existing farmhouse and accessory buildings despite lot frontage/area shortfalls, and rezone the severed lot to prohibit new dwellings. The second (C16-23) would permit an On Farm Diversified (Dry Industrial) Use on a property in Proton, including woodworking, metalworking, concrete manufacturing, and related uses, with up to 750m2 of floor area and 500m2 of outside storage. The meeting includes public comment periods and agency feedback.

• C15-23: Rezoning for retained lot with farmhouse in Egremont, Con 1 EGR PT DIV 3 LOT 8 PT DIV 1 Lot 9
• C15-23: Severed lot to prohibit future residential dwelling construction
• C16-23: On Farm Diversified (Dry Industrial) Use in Proton, Con 9, Lot 14
• C16-23: Proposed structure up to 750m2 floor area, outside storage up to 500m2
• Agency comments from Enbridge Gas, County of Grey, HSM, SVCA, and Southgate Public Works

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes from September, and several reports. The board will also vote on a new Partnership Policy and set its 2024 meeting dates.

• Approval of Partnership Policy
• Approval of 2024 Board meeting dates
• Monthly Finance Report
• CEO Report
• Quarterly Statistics Report

Council Meeting

Council will consider resolutions supporting two battery energy storage projects (Mount Forest Energy 1 and 2) proposed by Mount Forest Energy LP, which would be located on municipal lands. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the 2024 budget timeline, committee appointments, the 2024 council calendar, and several site plan agreements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Support resolutions for Mount Forest Energy 1 (100 MW) and Mount Forest Energy 2 (200 MW) battery storage projects
• 2024 budget timeline approval (Staff Report FIN2023-014)
• 2024 Committee of Adjustment appointments (By-law 2023-101)
• Site plan agreement with Ina Martin for 45558 Southgate Road 04 (By-law 2023-104)
• Site plan amending agreement with NJM Machine Inc. for 712789 Southgate Road 71 (By-law 2023-105)

Council Meeting - Special

The Southgate Council will hold a special meeting to address human resources matters in a closed session. The meeting also includes the consideration of By-law 2023-102 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual and HR matters
• By-law 2023-102 to confirm the proceedings of the November 15, 2023, special meeting

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: confirming the agenda, declaring any pecuniary interests, and adopting the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. The main substantive items are two presentations from Community Foundation Grey Bruce representatives on planned giving and neighbourhood small grants. No delegations, staff updates, or correspondence are listed.

• Adoption of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation on planned giving by Stuart Reid, Community Foundation Grey Bruce
• Presentation on neighbourhood small grants by Stuart Reid and Jennifer Isber-Legge, Community Foundation Grey Bruce

Southgate Public Library Board - Special

The Southgate Public Library Board is meeting for a special session focused on a strategic planning workshop hosted by Denise Furlong-Cornfield from In Search of Excellence. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interest, and adjournment. No decisions or proposals are listed beyond the workshop.

• Strategic Planning Workshop hosted by Denise Furlong-Cornfield from In Search of Excellence
• Approval of the agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Adjournment

Council Meeting

The Township of Southgate Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include approving the 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan, a road preparation project on Southgate Road 26, and a beaver trapping agreement. Council will also hear delegations on backyard chickens and a proposed battery energy storage system.

• Approve 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan presented by Wilton Consulting Group
• Approve road preparation construction on Southgate Road 26 from west of Homestead to Southgate Sideroad 41 with H. Bye Construction Ltd., funded by $102,500 plus HST from culvert replacement savings
• Approve Beaver Trapping Agreement with Steve Bates by By-law 2023-084
• Approve 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Approve changes to HR Attraction and Retention Program including paid vacation days, PTO, and retirement gift changes

Council Meeting

The Township of Southgate Council is meeting to vote on several items, including accepting a tender for the Love/Sherk Drainage Works, approving zoning by-law amendments, and considering a notice of motion about free menstrual products. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and consent items, plus a closed session for land, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Accept tender from Hanna & Hamilton Construction Co. Ltd. for Love/Sherk Drainage Works at $106,620.02 including HST
• Approve final reading of By-law 2023-090 for Love/Sherk Drainage Works
• Consider zoning by-law amendments for Levi and Martha Bowman (By-law 2023-094) and Moses Bauman (By-law 2023-095)
• Declare part of Block 40, Plan 16M5 on Uncle Tom Crescent as surplus property for sale
• Direct staff to add Voyent Alert system to 2024 budget and bring back feasibility report on free menstrual products at town facilities

Police Service Board

The Southgate Police Service Board is meeting to handle routine business: confirming the agenda, adopting the August 15, 2023 minutes, and receiving the Detachment Commander's Q3 2023 report for information. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of 2023-08-15 Police Service Board Meeting Minutes
• Receipt of SG Q3 Grey Bruce 2023 PSB Report

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to review the Engineer's Report dated July 24, 2023 for the Love Sherk Drain. The court will hear appeals from landowners, take questions, and decide whether to approve the engineer's report and forward By-law 2023-090 to Council for a third reading. This is a drainage works project.

• Review of Engineer's Report dated July 24, 2023 for Love Sherk Drain
• Decision on By-law 2023-090 for the Love Sherk Drain project
• Appeals received from landowners
• Oaths administered by Clerk Lindsey Green
• Appointment of Chair for the meeting

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate holds a public planning meeting to consider three zoning bylaw amendments that would allow dry industrial uses on agricultural properties. Two applications (C13-23 and C14-23) seek to rezone portions of farmland to permit woodworking, metalworking, and concrete manufacturing shops up to 750m² with 500m² outdoor storage. A third application (OPA 18) proposes rezoning for small-scale industrial use with a reduced front yard setback.

• C13-23: Levi & Martha Bowman, Con 9 Lot 35, Proton — rezone Agriculture (A1) to exception zone for dry industrial use
• C14-23: Moses Bauman, Con 14 Lot 21, Proton — same rezone for dry industrial use
• OPA 18: NB Martin MFG Inc., Con 16 Part Lot 27, Proton — rezone to Agricultural exception for small-scale industrial use with setback reduction from 20m to 15.28m
• All applications include public and agency comments from County of Grey, Public Works, and SVCA

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on three applications: a lot addition for Solomon Martin (Tubegate Inc.), a new lot for Menno and Catherine Sherk (Grey 9 Enterprises), and a minor variance for Edward Runyon-Lloyd and Victoria Lawrence Runyon to build a detached garage. Staff reports recommend provisional approval for all three with conditions.

• B7-23: Provisional approval of lot addition for Solomon Martin (Tubegate Inc.) in Con 2 SWTSR Pt Lot 198 to Pt Lot 200, Geographic Township of Proton, subject to conditions including road widening
• B9-23: Provisional approval of new lot for Menno and Catherine Sherk (Grey 9 Enterprises) in Con 12 Pt Lots 28 and 29, Geographic Township of Proton
• A4-23: Approval of minor variance for Edward Runyon-Lloyd and Victoria Lawrence Runyon to construct a detached garage in Con 22 Pt Lot 3, Geographic Township of Egremont, subject to conditions including an erosion and sediment control plan

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review a community survey for the strategic plan, and receive finance, CEO, and quarterly statistics reports. The board will also discuss a new service agreement with the Township of Melancthon and direct the CEO to draft it for the next meeting.

• Review of community survey for Strategic Plan
• Monthly Finance Report
• CEO Report
• Quarterly Statistics Report
• Township of Melancthon Service Agreement — board to direct CEO to draft new agreement

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss recreation updates, including the Memorial Park Renovation Project and programming. They will consider recommending that Council add pavilion fees to the fees and charges by-law, reallocate capital budget funds for accessibility and roof replacements, and address the MacIntyre Building Accessibility project.

• Recommend adding pavilion fees to fees and charges by-law, recategorizing Swinton Park Hall as Rural/Seasonal Facilities, and adding an 'Events with Alcohol' fee
• Recommend reallocating $20,000 from Lion's Pavilion roof replacement to pool accessibility improvements
• Recommend reallocating $10,000 to Hopeville Pavilion roof replacement
• Recommend considering MacIntyre Building Accessibility project in 2024
• Approve minutes from February 2, 2023 meeting

Council Meeting - Special

This special meeting is primarily a Committee of the Whole session for a Council and staff workshop on the Community Strategic Plan. The agenda includes procedural items such as confirming the agenda, declaring interests, and passing a confirming by-law. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.

• Community Strategic Plan - Council & Staff Workshop (materials provided at meeting)
• By-law 2023-092 to confirm proceedings of the September 20, 2023 special meeting

Council Meeting

Southgate Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include approving an update to the 2022 Development Charges Study with Watson & Associates at a cost of up to $30,000 plus HST, authorizing an organizational review, and approving temporary planning consulting services up to $25,000. Council will also vote on a by-law to purchase a portion of road allowance from Melancthon Township and receive a presentation on the Voyent Alert system.

• Approve $30,000 + HST for Development Charges Study update with Watson & Associates
• Authorize RFP for Organizational Review and Operational/Service Delivery Review
• Approve up to $25,000 for temporary planning consulting services in 2023
• By-law 2023-085: purchase agreement for portion of road allowance from Melancthon Township
• Councillor Shipston to attend OACA Fall Seminar in Toronto (Oct 12-13)

Council Meeting - Special

The Councils of the Township of Southgate and the Township of Melancthon are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss instructions for property negotiations.

• Closed session regarding property negotiations (Sec.239(2)(k))
• By-law 2023-091 to confirm the proceedings of the joint special meeting

The joint special meeting of the Township of Southgate and the Township of Melancthon primarily consisted of a closed session to discuss property negotiations. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Appointed Mayor White as Chair
• Confirmed the agenda as presented
• Entered closed session at 1:03 PM for property negotiations
• Exited closed session at 2:58 PM
• Passed by-law 2023-091 to confirm the meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

Southgate Council is considering several operational and development items, including a $450,000 paving project for Southgate Sideroad 11, approval of the Love/Sherk Drainage Works, and three zoning by-law amendments for local businesses. The meeting also includes proposed road renaming, burn by-law amendments, and disbanding the Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee.

• Paving Southgate Sideroad 11 from Highway 89 to Southgate Road 08, estimated $450,000, funded from 2023 capital budget
• Love/Sherk Drainage Works construction by-law and Court of Revision appointment for October 4, 2023
• Zoning amendments for NB Wood Machining (Norman Bowman), Martin Fabrication Inc., and Brubacher
• Renaming sections of Southgate Road 26 to Don Lewis Parkway and Homestead Road (in-principle approval)
• Noise by-law exemption for Dundalk District Agricultural Society on September 9-10, 2023

Council approved the paving of Southgate Sideroad 11 and passed several zoning amendments. The Southgate Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee was disbanded, and a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy was adopted. A proposal to rename sections of Southgate Road 26 was referred back to staff.

• Approved $450,000 to pave Southgate Sideroad 11 from Highway 89 to Southgate Road 08
• Disbanded the Southgate Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee
• Passed By-law 2023-078 adopting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy #95
• Approved By-law 2023-086 (NB Wood Machining), 2023-087 (Martin Fabrication Inc.), and 2023-088 (Brubacher) to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002
• Passed By-law 2023-083 to amend the Township Burn By-law 2020-070
• Approved Noise By-law exemption for Dundalk District Agricultural Society (Sept 9-10, 2023)
• Referred road renaming proposal for Southgate Road 26 back to staff
• Approved By-law 2023-081 for White Rose Phase 3 street naming

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate Public Planning meeting on August 23, 2023, will consider three zoning bylaw amendment applications, each seeking to permit on-farm diversified dry industrial uses (woodworking, metalworking, fabricating, and concrete manufacturing) on agricultural land in the Geographic Township of Proton. The meeting includes public input and council questions on each application.

• C10-23 Norman Bowman (NB Wood Machining), Con 11, Lot 34, Proton: rezone from Agriculture (A1) to A1-XXX for dry industrial use, shop up to 750m2, outside storage up to 500m2
• C11-23 Martin Fabrication Inc., Con 1, Lot 26, Proton: rezone from Agriculture (A1) to A1-XXX for dry industrial use, shop up to 750m2, outside storage up to 500m2
• C12-23 Solomon and Veronica Brubacher, Con 7, Lot 29, Proton: rezone from Agriculture (A1) to A1-XXX for dry industrial use, shop up to 750m2, outside storage up to 500m2
• Public comments received from agencies (County of Grey, Public Works, Fire Department, HSM, SVCA) for each application

The meeting served as a public forum to review three zoning bylaw amendment applications for dry industrial uses on agricultural lands. No votes were recorded and no final decisions were made on the applications during this session.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a severance application (B8-23) by J-Fab Inc. for a lot in Concession 4, Part Lot 38, Geographic Township of Proton. A draft resolution recommends approval with conditions including a survey, a zoning amendment, and payment of outstanding taxes and fees. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on severance application B8-23 by J-Fab Inc. for Con 4 Pt Lot 38, Geographic Township of Proton
• Draft resolution to approve the severance subject to conditions: survey, zoning amendment, and payment of taxes/fees
• Consideration of comments from GRCA, Hydro One, Public Works, and County of Grey
• Adoption of minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved an application to split a lot into two farm lots at Con 4 Pt Lot 38, Geographic Township of Proton. The approval is subject to a survey, a zoning amendment for the reduced lot area, and payment of outstanding taxes and fees.

• Approved severance of lot B8-23 for J-Fab Inc. (Carried)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting - Special

This special meeting includes a request from the South Grey Chamber of Commerce regarding Dundalk Fire Department support, and a Committee of the Whole workshop on the Community Strategic Plan. Council will also consider a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• South Grey Chamber of Commerce request letter for Dundalk Fire Department support
• Community Strategic Plan - Council & Staff Workshop
• By-law 2023-079 to confirm the August 16, 2023 special council meeting

Council held a special meeting and workshop to review the Community Strategic Plan. The session was conducted as an information workshop, and the request from the South Grey Chamber of Commerce was received as information.

• Received South Grey Chamber of Commerce Request as information (Carried)
• Received Community Strategic Plan workshop and information session as information (Carried)
• Passed by-law 2023-079 to confirm proceedings of the August 16, 2023 special meeting (Carried)

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Committee will receive a delegation from Flourish and Indwell on affordable housing, discuss a communication strategy, and review a municipally owned housing site. The meeting is largely procedural with no binding votes scheduled.

• Delegation from Flourish and Indwell on housing programs
• Discussion of a communication strategy for the committee
• Update on a potential municipally owned affordable housing site

The committee received a presentation from Flourish and Indwell Group Housing and discussed the potential for municipally owned affordable housing sites in Dundalk and Holstein. Members also explored the use of community bond programs to fund future affordable housing projects.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Received Flourish and Indwell Group Housing presentation for information
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received correspondence dated August 15, 2023 for information

Police Service Board

The Southgate Police Service Board will receive the Detachment Commander's Q2 2023 report and correspondence from Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and agenda confirmation.

• Detachment Commander's Q2 2023 report for Grey Bruce
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Summer 2023 Tipster report
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce April to June 2023 Coordinator Report
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The board met electronically to conduct procedural business. No substantive policy decisions or new business items were addressed during the meeting.

• Confirmed the agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Received the Detachment Commander's Report for information (Carried)
• Approved correspondence dated August 18, 2023 for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation from Flato Developments on ongoing projects and community goals, and receive a drainage engineer's report on the Love/Sherk Drainage Works. Staff reports cover a vacant building by-law, approval of a Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, a communication strategy for affordable housing, street naming requests, and zoning by-law amendments for properties owned by Aaron Hoover and David Rogers. Council will also consider a resolution supporting two municipally owned parcels for future affordable housing sites and an amending agreement for the Southgate Renewables Eco Park.

• Consideration of By-law 2023-072 to regulate vacant buildings within the township
• Approval of zoning by-law amendments for Aaron Hoover (C7-23) and David Rogers (C6-23)
• Resolution to support two identified parcels for future affordable housing sites and refrain from their disposition
• By-law 2023-071 to amend purchase and sale agreements for Southgate Renewables Eco Park
• Approval of street names Langdon Street and Rosa Court for White Rose Subdivision Phase 3

Council approved By-law 2023-072 to regulate vacant buildings and voted to add Family Day as a paid statutory holiday for staff. The board also approved several zoning amendments and a communication strategy for affordable housing.

• Passed By-law 2023-072 to regulate vacant buildings
• Approved adding Family Day as a paid statutory holiday (4-3)
• Approved By-law 2023-074 zoning amendment for Aaron Hoover
• Approved By-law 2023-075 zoning amendment for David Rogers
• Approved By-law 2023-073 agreement with EhTel! Networks Inc.
• Approved Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee Communication Strategy
• Approved street names Langdon Street and Rosa Court for White Rose Phase 3
• Approved adding Morley Mills to the eligible street naming list

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider three consent applications (B4-23, B5-23, B6-23) from David Rogers for land in Con 22 Pt Lot 4, Geographic Township of Egremont. The meeting includes review of agency comments and a planning report, followed by a decision to approve or refuse the applications with conditions.

• Public hearing for consent applications B4-23, B5-23, B6-23 by David Rogers
• Proposed conditions include survey, fees/taxes payment, zoning by-law amendment, and entrance permit
• Comments received from County of Grey, Enbridge Gas, Hydro One, Public Works, and SVCA

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent applications B4-23, B5-23, and B6-23 to create three residential back lots at Con 22 Pt Lot 4. Approval is subject to conditions including a survey, payment of fees, and a zoning by-law amendment.

• Approved consent applications B4-23, B5-23, and B6-23 to sever three residential lots (Carried)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Committee is meeting to receive a housing update from the County of Grey, approve prior minutes, and discuss a community strategy with updated information resources. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on new policies or expenditures.

• County of Grey Housing Update presentation by Anne Marie Shaw, Director of Housing
• Community Strategy Update and updated information resources (overview, tenant/landlord resources, infographic notes)
• Correspondence: Ontario Chamber of Commerce housing affordability report, homelessness study, South Grey Chamber update, Rural Ontario Institute housing info, Fraser Institute housing policy article
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee approved a communication strategy and recommended that Council receive and approve it. The committee also received a housing update from the County of Grey.

• Approved the Communication strategy as presented
• Recommended Council receive the Communication strategy for information
• Recommended Council approve the Communication strategy as presented
• Received County of Grey Housing presentation for information
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee will discuss switching to electronic participation for future meetings and plan outreach events like the Kite Festival and Dundalk Fall Fair. Members will also identify local community groups that could benefit from the fund.

• Discuss moving to electronic participation format for future meetings
• Community Foundation Grey Bruce roadshow update from Stuart Reid
• Possible events: Kite Festival (Aug 26-27), Dundalk Fall Fair (Sep 8-10), Holstein Rodeo, Home and Garden Show
• Identify local community groups that could benefit from the fund

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee decided to move all future meetings to a virtual Zoom format. Members discussed planning for a Community Foundation Grey Bruce roadshow and strategies to increase public awareness of the fund.

• Approved moving future committee meetings to virtual Zoom format
• Approved minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal contracts, including public works projects for the Holstein Dam and various development agreements. They are also considering updates to the Electronic Monitoring Policy and a new Community Strategic Plan.

• Awarding Holstein Dam Sluiceway Repairs to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for $239,506.33
• Awarding Tree Marking Services to Eccles Forestry Ltd. at $150.00 per hectare
• Awarding Culvert tender to J.A. Porter Holdings for $132,632.93
• Awarding Community Strategic Plan contract to Wilton Consulting Group for $25,500 + HST
• Approving a $500.00 donation to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce

Council approved several site alteration and subdivision agreements for the Flato East project, including additional water and wastewater capacity. The board also awarded three infrastructure contracts for dam repairs, tree marking, and culverts, and updated the Electronic Monitoring Policy.

• Approved $239,506.33 for Holstein Dam Sluiceway Repairs to McLean Taylor Construction Limited
• Approved $132,632.93 for culvert tender to J.A. Porter Holdings
• Approved Tree Marking Services to Eccles Forestry Ltd. at $150.00 / hectare
• Awarded Community Strategic Plan contract to Wilton Consulting Group for $25,500 + HST
• Approved updates to Policy #93 Electronic Monitoring Policy via By-law 2023-068
• Approved Flato East Phase 9 Site Alteration Agreement (By-law 2023-064)
• Approved 54 additional equivalent residential units of servicing capacity for Flato East Phase 11 (By-law 2023-067)
• Approved Flato East Phase 11 Subdivision Agreement (By-law 2023-070)

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate is holding a public planning meeting to consider two zoning bylaw amendment applications. The first would allow three residential lots in the Inland Lake designation, and the second would permit expansion of an on-farm dry industrial use. Council will hear comments from agencies and the public before deciding.

• C6-23: David Rogers, Con 22 Pt Lot 4, Egremont – rezone from A2-322 to R5-XXX for three residential lots
• C6-23: Proposed setbacks include 4m front yard (Lot 1), 2m front yard (Lots 2 & 3), 1.5m side yards
• C7-23: Aaron Hoover (AH Fab Inc.), Con 7, Lot 38, Proton – expand on-farm dry industrial use
• C7-23: Add 143m² shop addition and 222m² covered storage, total shop 750m²
• Public comments received from County of Grey, SVCA, and Public Works for both applications

The meeting served as a public forum to review applications for residential lot creation and industrial expansion. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes for either application.

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board will consider approving a community survey to gather public input for its strategic plan, and vote on a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. The board will also receive the monthly finance and CEO reports.

• Approve a community survey for the strategic plan, with results due at the September 21 meeting
• Approve the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy as recommended by the Policy and By-law Committee
• Receive the Monthly Finance Report and CEO Report as consent agenda items

The Board approved the Southgate Public Library Community Survey for summer release. It also approved the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy as recommended by the Policy and By-law Committee.

• Approved Southgate Public Library Community Survey (Carried)
• Approved Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy (Carried)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a staff report recommending the Olde Town Hall property be re-listed for sale. They will also vote on updated job descriptions and pay grid movements for administrative staff. The agenda includes several items for information, such as a department report and correspondence from other municipalities.

• Staff report CAO2023-008 recommending re-listing the Olde Town Hall for sale
• Staff report HR2023-010 proposing updated job descriptions and pay grid movements for admin staff
• Public Works department report PW2023-027 for information
• Correspondence from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on streamlining approvals under the Aggregate Act
• Closed session scheduled for personal matters about an identifiable individual (staffing matters)

Council decided to re-list the Olde Town Hall for sale while seeking ways to keep the theatre open. The board also approved updated administrative job descriptions and pay grid movements. Additionally, Council supported a resolution regarding Bell-Hydro Infrastructure.

• Directed staff to re-list Olde Town Hall for sale and seek ways to keep the theatre open (Carried)
• Approved updated administrative job descriptions and pay grid movements (Carried)
• Supported resolution on Bell-Hydro Infrastructure and directed staff to notify the Premier and other municipalities (Carried)
• Referred Bonfield Township's resolution on the opioid crisis back to staff for more information (Carried)
• Referred Grey County Truck Show 2023 Sponsorship Package to staff for budget and grant consideration (Carried)
• Approved minutes from June 7, 2023, Council and Closed Session meetings (Carried)

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on potential municipally owned affordable housing sites, current residential development in Dundalk, and proposed amendments to its terms of reference. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Dundalk Food Bank, approval of previous minutes, and discussion of new business items such as a rural homelessness conference and a communications strategy.

• Staff Report PL2023-030 on potential municipally owned affordable housing sites
• Terms of Reference amendments for the committee
• Dundalk Food Bank delegation by Charles Fernandes
• Update on Dundalk servicing planned growth areas
• CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund highlight sheet

The Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee recommended that Council hold two properties identified in Staff Report PL2023-030 for future affordable housing projects. The committee also received updates on the amended Terms of Reference and current residential developments in Dundalk.

• Recommended to Council that two properties in Staff Report PL2023-030 be held for future affordable housing projects (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received Dundalk Food Bank delegation for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence dated June 20, 2023 as information (Carried)

Police Service Board

The Southgate Police Service Board will consider a funding request from Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, received February 28, 2023. The board will also receive the Detachment Commander's report and a Crime Stoppers coordinator report for the first quarter of 2023. Other agenda items include adoption of previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce funding request received February 28, 2023
• Detachment Commander's report for June 2023
• Crime Stoppers coordinator report for January to March 2023
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2023 meeting

The Board recommended that Council provide a $500 donation to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce for 2023. The Board also recommended that staff inform the organization about the Township’s Grants, Donations and Funding Policy No. 3 for future funding.

• Recommended Council donate $500 to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce for 2023
• Recommended Council direct staff to advise Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce of Funding Policy No. 3
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for information

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting focused on a bus tour of transportation and public safety roads and infrastructure. Council will receive a staff report and authorize the Public Works Manager to proceed with the tour, waiving a procedural by-law to allow extended discussion.

• Staff Report PW2023-027 on Southgate Transportation and Public Safety Roads and Infrastructure Bus Tour
• Authorization for Public Works Manager Jim Ellis to proceed with the tour
• Waiver of procedure by-law item 22.6 for extended discussion
• Confirming by-law (2023-063) to formalize meeting proceedings

Council held a special meeting on a bus to tour the township and review infrastructure conditions, capital projects, and maintenance plans. The meeting was primarily used to receive a staff report for information and conduct the tour.

• Received Staff Report PW2023-027 regarding the Roads and Infrastructure Bus Tour
• Authorized Public Works Manager Jim Ellis to provide information on tour locations
• Waived procedure by-law item 22.6 to allow for extended discussion
• Approved by-law number 2023-063 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting

Southgate Council will consider adopting the 2023 tax rates and several by-laws, including a $42,000 electronic permit software purchase, amendments to emergency response agreements with Grey County and neighbouring municipalities, and zoning amendments for multiple properties. The meeting also includes a closed session for property sale and staffing matters.

• Adopt 2023 tax rates (By-law 2023-055)
• Approve $42,000 plus HST for Cloudpermit e-permitting software from Building Department Reserve
• Amend emergency response agreements with Grey Highlands, West Grey, and Grey County (By-laws 2023-057, 2023-058, 2023-059)
• Zoning amendments for Flato East Phase 11 (By-law 2023-054) and Watra Residents (By-law 2023-050)
• Appoint Adam Mighton as Treasurer (By-law 2023-060)

Council passed the 2023 property tax levy by-law and approved $42,000 for Cloudpermit electronic software. Several zoning by-laws were passed, and emergency response agreements with neighboring municipalities were extended.

• Approved By-law 2023-055 to levy and collect 2023 property taxes
• Approved $42,000 plus HST for Cloudpermit software from Building Department Reserve
• Approved By-law 2023-050 (Zoning amendment for Watra Residents Association)
• Approved By-law 2023-056 (Deeming By-law for Watra Lots 20 and 21)
• Approved By-law 2023-051 (Zoning amendment for David Gingrich)
• Approved By-law 2023-054 (Zoning amendment for Flato East Phase 11)
• Approved By-law 2023-053 for Wellington County Library Services Agreement
• Approved By-laws 2023-057, 2023-058, and 2023-059 for emergency response agreements

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on one minor variance application (A2-23) from Peter Enns for a property in the Geographic Township of Dundalk. The applicant seeks approval for a reduced interior side yard setback of 0.4572m (1.5ft).

• Public hearing on minor variance application A2-23 by Peter Enns for a reduced interior side yard setback of 0.4572m (1.5ft)
• Proposed resolution to approve the variance subject to an engineered grading and drainage plan
• Comments received from Building Department, County of Grey, GRCA, HSM, and Public Works

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a residential addition at Con 2 Pt Lot 228 Plan 480 Pt Lot Z. The approval requires the preparation of an Engineered Grading and Drainage Plan for the Township Building Department.

• Approved minor variance for interior side yard setback of 0.4572m (1.5ft) for Peter Enns (Carried)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Confirmed meeting agenda (Carried)

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate holds a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment (C25-22) for Flato Dundalk Meadows Inc. to rezone part of Con 1 SWTSR, Lots 233 and 234, Proton, from Open Space and Local Commercial to Open Space Exception and Residential Type 3 Exception to allow a hydro substation and three single-detached lots.

• Rezoning of lands from Open Space (OS) and Local Commercial Exception (C1-465) to OS-XX and R3-378(H)
• Proposed hydro substation block
• Three single-detached dwelling lots
• Associated with Redline Draft Plan application (County File 42T-2015-05)
• Public comments received from GRCA, Building Department, and Public Works

The meeting served as a public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment application regarding a hydro substation and three residential lots. No formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, receive consent agenda items including a finance report and CEO report, and discuss board orientation, staffing updates, and the strategic plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023 Library Board meeting and April 29, 2023 Special Library Board Meeting
• Discussion of board orientation and e-resources
• Staffing update
• Strategic plan update
• Finance report and CEO report as consent agenda items

The Board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members were updated on library e-resources and the hiring of a new Assistant Librarian and Digital Services officer. The Board directed the Librarian/CEO to create a draft public survey for the strategic plan.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved April 20 and April 29, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Directed Librarian/CEO to develop a draft public survey for the June 22, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Received consent agenda items for information (Carried)

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for an education/training session on council and staff relations. The only public action is a confirming by-law (2023-049) to approve the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session for Council and Staff Relations Training (Sec 239(3.1))
• By-law 2023-049 to confirm May 10, 2023 special council meeting proceedings

Council awarded a contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for a new four-door tanker. The purchase will be funded through the 2023 general levy and Fire Department reserves. Council also held a closed session for staff relations training.

• Awarded Four Door Tanker tender to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for $536,325.00 plus HST (Carried)
• Approved funding of $301,837 from general levy and balance from Fire Department reserves (Carried)
• Entered closed session for Council and Staff Relations Training (Carried)
• Passed by-law 2023-049 to confirm proceedings of the May 10, 2023 special meeting (Carried)

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee will discuss strategies to raise awareness of the fund after receiving no grant applications for the Spring 2023 intake. The meeting includes routine items such as confirming the agenda, approving previous minutes, and staff updates on the website and brochure location.

• No grant applications received for Spring 2023 intake
• Discussion on media and community engagement to raise awareness for Fall 2023 intake
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
• Discussion on Southgate website brochure location

The committee discussed methods to raise awareness for the fall 2023 grant intake after receiving no applications from the Township. Members proposed creating a list of eligible non-profits and using community event photos for media releases. The Community Foundation Grey Bruce committed to hosting a small event during the annual Summer Road Show.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on a $423,125 purchase of a new waste collection truck, approve several zoning by-law amendments for properties including Sidney and Susie Hoover, Norman Martin, and NJM Machine Inc., and consider a land use agreement with the Dundalk Agricultural Society for sports field lands. They will also receive updates on the Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee's terms of reference and a presentation from Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit.

• Approve $423,125 purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2-106 waste collection truck from Joe Johnson Equipment
• Consider zoning by-law amendments for Sidney and Susie Hoover (C3-23), Norman and Salome Martin (C1-23), and NJM Machine Inc. (C2-23)
• Authorize a land use agreement with the Dundalk Agricultural Society for sports field lands (By-law 2023-044)
• Approve updates to the Affordable-Attainable Housing Advisory Committee's terms of reference
• Receive a presentation from Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit on transit services

Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2-106 chassis with automated Labrie body from Joe Johnson Equipment for $423,124.55 plus HST, funded from the 2024 Waste Resources and Diversion Management Capital Budget. Council also approved zoning by-law amendments for three properties (Sidney and Susie Hoover, Norman and Salome Martin, NJM Machine Inc), a land use agreement with the Dundalk Agricultural Society for sports field lands, and updates to the Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee Terms of Reference. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $423,124.55 waste collection truck purchase from Joe Johnson Equipment (carried)
• Approved Dundalk Water and Sewage Treatment Reserve Capacity report for MECP submission (carried)
• Approved land use agreement with Dundalk Agricultural Society for sports field lands (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Sidney and Susie Hoover (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Norman and Salome Martin (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for NJM Machine Inc (carried)
• Approved updates to Affordable-Attainable Housing Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Proceeded into closed session for labour relations and land acquisition matters (carried)

Southgate Public Library Board - Special

The Southgate Public Library Board is meeting for a special session focused on a strategic planning workshop, hosted by Denise Furlong-Cornfield from In Search of Excellence. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and declaration of pecuniary interest, followed by the workshop and adjournment. No decisions or specific proposals are listed beyond the workshop itself.

• Strategic planning workshop hosted by Denise Furlong-Cornfield from In Search of Excellence
• Meeting held at the Library - Mill Room on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Board met for a special meeting to participate in a strategic planning workshop hosted by Denise Furlong-Cornfield from In Search of Excellence. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Southgate Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on three applications: a minor variance for an interior side yard setback, and two consent (severance) applications. The committee will receive staff reports, hear from applicants and the public, and vote on approvals with conditions.

• A1-23: Minor variance for interior side yard setback of 2.43m (8ft) at Con 14 Pt Lot 8, Egremont, subject to residential entrance permit
• B2-23: Severance at Woodland School property, subject to survey, pin consolidation, zoning amendment for school use, and payment of taxes
• B3-23: Two severances for Watra Residents Association at Con 21 Pt Lot 11, Plan 812 Blk 29 Watra Road, subject to zoning by-law amendment, lot mergers, survey, and payment of taxes

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a residential garage setback and two land severances. One severance involves a lot line adjustment for a schoolhouse lot, and the other creates a new residential lot while merging undevelopable lands.

• Approved minor variance for interior side yard setback of 2.43m for Maynard Bearinger (Carried)
• Approved severance of 3278.47 m2 parcel for Cleon Martin to enlarge a schoolhouse lot (Carried)
• Approved severance of 0.4ha area lot for Watra Residents Association to create a new residential lot (Carried)

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate Public Planning Meeting will hold public hearings on two zoning bylaw amendment applications. One application seeks to permit a dry industrial use on a farm property, and the other proposes to rezone a parcel to allow a residential lot. Council will hear from applicants and the public before making decisions.

• C5-23: David Gingrich seeks to add a 750m² dry industrial shop (woodworking, metalworking, concrete) to an agricultural exception zone on Con 6 Lot 22, Egremont
• C4-23: Watra Resident Association proposes rezoning 0.4 ha from Open Space to Residential Type 6 Exception to allow a house on Con 21, Egremont
• C4-23 also rezones adjacent R6-zoned land to Open Space and adjusts EP boundary per conservation authority comments
• Public and agency comments received for both applications, including from Grey County and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

The meeting consisted of public hearings for two zoning bylaw amendment applications. No votes were recorded and no final decisions were made on either application during this session.

• Discussed application C5-23 for dry industrial use at Con 6 Lot 22 Pt Lot 23, Egremont
• Discussed application C4-23 for residential rezoning at Con 21, Egremont

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on a public information campaign, the 2023 Canadian Rural Housing and Homelessness Symposium, and a presentation from the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay. The agenda is largely routine, with no public delegations and no major decisions listed.

• Public Information Campaign update and discussion led by Jordan De Jong
• Institute of Southern Georgian Bay discussion with Nola Marion
• Verbal update on 2023 Canadian Rural Housing and Homelessness Symposium
• Correspondence from York Region and EcoSpark on housing solutions
• Approval of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee established a regular meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. Members discussed updates to a public information campaign and reviewed work from the Institute of South Georgian Bay.

• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00PM (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed agenda as amended (Carried)
• Received correspondence from York Region and EcoSpark as information (Carried)

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library Board will meet to review administrative updates and reports. The agenda includes discussions on board orientation, staffing, and several monthly and annual reports.

• Board Orientation update
• Staffing Update
• Monthly Finance Report
• CEO Report
• Quarterly Statistics and Annual Report

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting. Members received the monthly finance report, CEO report, quarterly statistics, and annual report for information. No new business was introduced.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received consent agenda items for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a $9.8 million contract for reconstruction of Victoria and McAuley Streets and municipal services on Hanbury, Ida, and Artemesia Streets. Other items include a tile drainage loan, a rental agreement with the Dundalk Agricultural Society, parking by-law amendments, a zoning by-law amendment, and a strategic planning RFP. The meeting also includes presentations on community safety and human trafficking, and a notice of motion supporting Bill 5.

• Award reconstruction of Victoria and McAuley Streets to Moorefield Excavating Ltd. for $9,796,869.79 plus HST
• Approve $30,900 tile drainage loan for Stephen Hodges at 124384 Southgate Rd 12
• Approve rental agreement with Dundalk Agricultural Society for Baseball Park lands
• Amend parking by-law and establish Hagan Street East as one-way from Rail Trail to Young Street
• Support Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act) via notice of motion

Council awarded a major road reconstruction contract to Moorefield Excavating Ltd. and approved several by-laws regarding parking, zoning, and land rentals. The board also directed the CAO to seek proposals for a new 2023–2027 Corporate and Community Strategic Plan.

• Awarded Victoria and Mcauley Street reconstruction to Moorefield Excavating Ltd. for $9,796,869.79 plus HST
• Approved $615,000 plus HST for Triton Engineering Services Limited
• Approved $249,900 from Water Reserves for Grant Match services
• Approved By-law 2023-040 for a tile drainage loan for Stephen Hodges (~$30,900)
• Approved By-law 2023-039 for a rental agreement with Dundalk Agricultural Society for Baseball Park lands
• Approved By-law 2023-037 establishing Hagan Street East as a one-way street
• Approved By-law 2023-038 to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002 for Dale and Linda Watson
• Passed resolution supporting Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act

Police Service Board

The Southgate Police Service Board is meeting to handle routine business: appointing Elisha Milne as secretary, confirming the agenda, adopting February minutes, and receiving the Detachment Commander's Q1 2023 report. The board will also consider a Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce funding request received February 28, 2023. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Elisha Milne as Secretary of the Police Service Board
• Adoption of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Receipt of Detachment Commander's Q1 2023 Grey Bruce PSB report
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce funding request (received Feb 28, 2023)
• Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM

The Police Service Board appointed Elisha Milne as Secretary. The Board also approved the February 21, 2023 meeting minutes and received the Detachment Commander's Report and correspondence for information.

• Appointed Elisha Milne as Secretary of the Police Service Board (Carried)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence dated April 11, 2023, including a Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce funding request, for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Southgate Council will decide on several public works contracts and infrastructure projects, including a $275,000 Holstein Dam sluiceway rehabilitation and nearly $980,000 in crushing, hauling, and a new collection truck. Council will also consider a new false alarm fee for the fire department, a part-lot control by-law for Flato Glenelg, and a street naming by-law for Wilder Lake Subdivision. A notice of motion proposes creating an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

• Approve $275,000 Holstein Dam sluiceway rehabilitation project and authorize tendering
• Award $494,510 crushing and hauling contract to Donegan's Haulage
• Approve $485,801 purchase of 2024 International HV 607 chassis with automated Labrie body
• Direct staff to bring forward a false alarm fee amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law
• Consider By-law 2023-033 to remove part-lot control on Glenelg Block 128 (Flato Glenelg)

Council approved the Holstein Dam Sluiceway Rehabilitation project and awarded a granular material contract to Donegan’s Haulage. Decisions were made to remove bike lanes on Young Street and establish Hagan Street East as one-way to address school parking. Council also approved a new firefighter pay grid and a street naming by-law for Wilder Lake Subdivision.

• Approved $275,000 for Holstein Dam Sluiceway Rehabilitation
• Awarded 2023 Crushing Loading and Hauling contract to Donegan’s Haulage for estimated $494,510 plus HST
• Directed staff to remove Young Street bike lanes and make Hagan Street East one-way
• Approved updated Firefighter Pay Grid effective January 1, 2023
• Approved $22,950 payment to Pinebrook Farms Inc. for Hwy 10 farmland rental
• Passed By-law 2023-032 for Wilder Lake Subdivision street naming
• Passed By-law 2023-033 to remove lands from Part Lot Control in Glenelg Block 128
• Denied motion to develop an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (3-3)

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a delegation from the Dundalk and District Food Bank, approve prior minutes, and discuss several housing-related items. New business includes approving attendance at a rural housing symposium, a public information campaign, municipal surplus land, and the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. The committee will also receive correspondence on homelessness and housing.

• Delegation from Dundalk and District Food Bank (Charles Fernandes)
• Approve attendance at 2023 Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium, funded from committee budget
• Discussion of municipal surplus land for housing
• Discussion of public information campaign on affordable housing
• Correspondence includes Township Resolution No. 2023-095 on homelessness

The Committee recommended that Council approve amendments to its Terms of Reference. It also approved funding for a member to attend a housing symposium and discussed municipal surplus lands and federal funding opportunities.

• Recommended Council approve amendments to the Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Approved funding for Nola Marion to attend the 2023 Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium (Carried)
• Approved February 28, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Confirmed the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received correspondence items dated April 4, 2023, as information (Carried)

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee meeting on March 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No substantive decisions were made.

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, appoint members to a Policies and By-laws Committee, and receive the CEO and monthly finance reports. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of three members to the Policies and By-laws Committee
• CEO Report for information
• Monthly Finance Report for information
• Review of council highlights from March 1 and March 15, 2023

The Board scheduled a Strategic Planning Meeting for April 29, 2023. Members were appointed to the Policies and By-laws Committee. The Board also approved the February 16, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Appointed Muriel Scott and Deedra Watson to the Policies and By-laws Committee
• Set Strategic Planning Meeting for April 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider a consent application (B1-23) by 2669552 Ontario Inc. for Elias Martin to sever land in Con 2 SWTSR, Lots 204-206, Geographic Township of Proton. The committee will hear comments from agencies and the public, then vote to approve or refuse the severance. The draft resolution recommends approval with conditions including a survey, a pin consolidation, and payment of outstanding taxes and fees.

• Consent application B1-23 by 2669552 Ontario Inc. (Elias Martin) for land severance in Con 2 SWTSR, Lots 204-206, Proton Township
• Public hearing with comments from Building Dept, HSM, Public Works, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and County of Grey
• Draft resolution to approve severance with conditions: survey, pin consolidation, and payment of outstanding taxes/fees

The Committee of Adjustment approved a severance application to create a new agricultural parcel and enlarge an existing residential lot. The decision requires a survey, Pin Consolidation, and payment of all outstanding taxes and fees.

• Approved severance for 2669552 Ontario Inc. - Elias Martin at Con 2 SWTSR Lot 204 Pt Lot 205 Pt Lot 206 (Carried)

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate holds a public planning meeting with one item: a zoning bylaw amendment application by Sidney and Susie Hoover to expand an existing shop and its zoned area on a lot in the Geographic Township of Proton. The proposal would increase the permitted building area to up to 750m² and allow outside storage of approximately 500m². Council will hear comments from agencies and the public before making a decision.

• Zoning bylaw amendment C3-23 for Sidney and Susie Hoover, CON 1 SWTSR Lot 207, Geographic Township of Proton
• Proposed expansion of existing shop and zoned area to total building area up to 750m²
• Outside storage of approximately 500m² would be permitted
• Comments received from Building Dept, HSM, Public Works, SVCA, and County of Grey

The meeting was held to review a zoning bylaw amendment application for Sidney and Susie Hoover to expand a shop and its zoned area. No decision was recorded in the minutes regarding the approval or denial of the application.

• Reviewed zoning bylaw amendment application C3-23 for shop expansion (no vote recorded)

Council Meeting

Council will hold public meetings on two zoning bylaw amendments for agricultural dry industrial shops and a major subdivision application for 459 residential dwellings. They will also consider several staff reports, including awarding road maintenance tenders, declaring Eco Park Phase 2 surplus, and approving the 2023 budget by-law.

• Public meeting for C1-23: zoning amendment to allow a 750m² dry industrial shop on Con 3, Lot 21, Proton
• Public meeting for C2-23: expand A1-308 zone to 7571m² for second building at NJM Machine Inc
• Public meeting for Flato Glenelg Phase 3: 459 dwellings (369 single, 18 semi, 72 townhouse) with MZO
• Award Cox Construction hot mix asphalt paving at $909,753.31 plus HST
• Approve 2023 budget by-law (2023-029) adopting revenues and expenses

Council adopted the 2023 estimates of revenue and expenditures and awarded several road maintenance and equipment contracts. Other key actions included declaring the Eco Park Phase 2 property surplus and approving a temporary patio for Junction Family Restaurant.

• Adopted 2023 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditures (By-law 2023-029)
• Awarded Hot Mix Asphalt Paving contract to Cox Construction for $909,753.31 plus HST
• Awarded winter sand supply and haul to Cox Construction for $140,200.00 including HST
• Approved purchase of articulating grader from Toromont CAT for $569,958.00 excluding HST
• Approved purchase of 2025 International HV613 tandem plow truck from Lewis Motors Sales for $399,705.93 excluding HST
• Declared Eco Park Phase 2 property surplus to the needs of the Township
• Approved 'Viola Rock Cove' as the name for the Wilder Lake subdivision
• Approved temporary patio for Junction Family Restaurant from May 1 to October 31, 2023

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee is meeting to handle routine business: confirming the agenda, declaring any pecuniary interests, and approving the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. They will receive staff updates on the community fund brochure (print and web versions) and the updated committee terms of reference, discuss community presence and events, and receive correspondence, including information about the 2023 Spring Community Grants from the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. No delegations are scheduled.

• Review of Southgate Community Fund brochure (February 2023) and web version
• Review of updated Committee Terms of Reference (February 16, 2023)
• Discussion on community presence and events
• Correspondence: 2023 Spring Community Grants - Community Foundation Grey Bruce
• Next meeting set for May 8, 2023

The Committee approved the February 14, 2023, meeting minutes and received correspondence. Members discussed printing and digital distribution of the Southgate Community Fund Management brochure and ways to raise fund awareness at local events.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved February 14, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received correspondence dated March 13, 2023, as information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Southgate Council is meeting to decide on several staff recommendations, including awarding a fire department pickup truck tender to Trillium Ford for $54,700.60 plus HST, approving a 40-year land lease amendment with the South East Grey Community Health Centre, and passing a zoning by-law amendment for Andrew Bowman. Council will also consider a notice of motion calling on the province to address homelessness, and several consent agenda items for information.

• Award Fire Department Pick-Up Truck tender to Trillium Ford for $54,700.60 plus HST
• Approve 40-year land lease amendment with South East Grey Community Health Centre (By-law 2023-025)
• Pass Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-022 for Andrew Bowman (C23-22)
• Adopt resolution urging provincial action on homelessness
• Approve updates to Southgate Community Fund Management Committee Terms of Reference

Council passed by-laws for the 2023 interim tax levy and municipal borrowing. The board also approved a land lease agreement with the Southgate East Grey Community Health Centre and awarded a vehicle contract to Trillium Ford.

• Approved $54,700.60 plus HST contract to Trillium Ford for Fire Department pick-up truck (Carried)
• Approved 40-year amended lease agreement with Southgate East Grey Community Health Centre (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-006 for 2023 fiscal year interim tax levies (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-005 to authorize borrowing for current expenditures (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-022 to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002 for Andrew Bowman (Carried)
• Approved updates to Southgate Community Fund Management Committee Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Adopted motion calling on Provincial Government to address the homelessness crisis (Carried)
• Supported Arran-Elderslie resolution regarding tile drainage loan program review (Carried)

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Committee is meeting to approve amendments to its Terms of Reference and recommend them to Council. The agenda also includes discussion items on the committee's focus points, development in the community, and lobbying. No delegations or correspondence are listed.

• Approve amendments to the Terms of Reference and recommend Council approval
• Adopt minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting
• Discussion on focus points of the committee
• Discussion on development in the community
• Discussion on lobbying

The Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee recommended that Council request up to 30% of future developments be affordable or attainable housing. The committee also recommended increasing housing density and encouraging developers to design for secondary units. Amendments to the committee's Terms of Reference were approved.

• Approved amendments to the Terms of Reference and recommended Council approval
• Recommended Council request up to 30% of future development be Affordable or Attainable housing
• Recommended Council request a decrease in single family housing and an increase in higher density housing
• Recommended Council suggest developers design for secondary units and provide roughed in services
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting

Police Service Board

The Southgate Police Service Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business: confirming the agenda, appointing a chair and vice chair for 2023, adopting prior minutes, and receiving reports. The board will also decide whether to approve a member's attendance at the 2023 OAPSB Spring Conference and receive the Detachment Commander's year-end report and a Crime Stoppers coordinator report.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Approval of attendance at 2023 OAPSB Spring Conference & AGM
• Receipt of SG Grey Bruce 2022 Year End PSB Report
• Receipt of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Coordinator Report (Oct-Dec 2022)
• Adoption of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board appointed Mayor Brian Milne as Chair and Member Allen Dobreen as Vice Chair for 2023. The Board also received the Detachment Commander's Report and correspondence for information.

• Appointed Mayor Brian Milne as Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed Member Allen Dobreen as Vice Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence dated February 21, 2023 for information (Carried)

Southgate Public Library Board

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The Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. The Board directed the Librarian CEO to schedule a date for a strategic plan session. Other items, including the 2023 budget update, were presented verbally.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received consent agenda items for information
• Directed Librarian CEO Lacy Russell to schedule a date for the strategic plan session

Council Meeting

Southgate Council is meeting to decide on community grants, zoning by-law amendments, and declaring the Dundalk Olde Town Hall surplus for sale. They will also receive presentations from the Grey County Federation of Agriculture and Flato Developments, and hold a closed session for legal and land matters.

• Approve grants totaling $13,875.75 to local groups including Dundalk Dance Association ($2,500), Dundalk District Agricultural Society ($3,000), Holstein Agro Expo & Rodeo ($2,500), Jammin' for Juniors ($1,875.75), Optimist Club of Egremont ($2,000), Saugeen Economic Development Corporation ($500), and $500 donations to two Christmas hamper programs
• Declare 80 Main Street East, Dundalk (Olde Town Hall) surplus to Township needs and waive market evaluation requirement
• Approve three zoning by-law amendments (2023-017, 2023-018, 2023-019) for EBM Farm Inc, Manassa and Lovina Frey, and Jerry Jack
• Approve $11,000 Community Improvement Plan funding for McCarthy Real Estate at 40 Main Street West, Dundalk
• Approve road widening by-law 2023-021 for 1257564 Ontario Inc in former Township of Egremont

Council declared the Dundalk Olde Town Hall surplus to township needs and authorized its sale. The board also approved multiple community grants and the purchase of a used excavator. Three zoning by-law amendments were passed.

• Declared Dundalk Olde Town Hall at 80 Main Street East surplus for sale
• Approved grants totaling $12,875.75 to eight organizations, including a $400 grant to Grey County Farm Safety Board
• Authorized purchase of a 2015 Caterpillar M318D excavator for up to $176,000 plus HST
• Approved 2022 Annual Reports for Dundalk Drinking Water and Wastewater
• Passed Zoning By-law amendments 2023-017 (EBM Farm Inc), 2023-018 (Manassa and Lovina Frey), and 2023-019 (Jerry Jack)
• Approved $11,000 Community Improvement Plan funding for McCarthy Real Estate
• Passed By-law 2023-021 to establish a highway in the former Township of Egremont
• Approved budget figures for Amortization expenses ($3,777,000) and Solid Waste Landfill closure ($4,000)

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair for the 2022-2026 term, confirm the agenda, and approve minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. They will also receive the committee's terms of reference and code of conduct for information, and discuss the meeting schedule and a brochure. No delegations or correspondence are listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2026 term
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Receive Terms of Reference (July 11, 2022) for information
• Receive Policy No. 9 Code of Conduct for information
• Discussion of committee meeting schedule and brochure

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm the agenda, and approve minutes from a previous meeting. Members will discuss the 2023 recreation master documents, including management, action, and programming plans, plus an equipment inspection report, the Melancthon Agreement, and the 2023 recreation budget. No delegations or correspondence are scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Recreation Management Plan 2023
• Discussion of Recreation Action Plan 2023
• Discussion of Recreation Programming Plan 2023
• Review of 2023 Recreation Budget (Operating and Capital/Reserves)

The committee elected Jason Rice as Chair and Monica Singh Soares as Vice Chair. Members reviewed the 2023 Recreation Plan and budget documents. Councillor Bill Neilson will inquire with Melancthon Council regarding updates to the Southgate-Melancthon agreement.

• Elected Jason Rice as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Monica Singh Soares as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2023 budget, several community grants and donations, a development agreement, and two part lot control by-laws. It will also receive reports on financial signing authorities, committee appointments, and a notice of motion about a new school in Dundalk.

• Approve 2023 budget as presented
• Grants: $2,500 Dundalk Dance Association, $500 Saugeen Economic Development Corporation, $2,500 Holstein Agro Expo & Rodeo, $2,000 Optimist Club of Egremont, $100 Dundalk & District Food Bank, $100 Holstein Christmas Hamper
• By-law 2023-014 designating financial signing authority
• By-law 2023-015 authorizing development agreement with Jerome and Velda Jack
• By-laws 2023-012 and 2023-013 removing lands from part lot control in Edgewood and Glenelg

Council approved the 2023 budget and passed several by-laws regarding financial signing authority and land control. The board also authorized a development agreement for Jerome and Velda Jack and appointed new members to the Southgate Community Fund Management Committee.

• Approved the 2023 budget (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-014 designating financial signing authority (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-015 for Jerome and Velda Jack Development Agreement (Carried)
• Passed By-laws 2023-012 and 2023-013 to remove lands from Part Lot Control (Carried)
• Appointed Muriel Scott and Karl Ellis to Southgate Community Fund Management Committee (Carried)
• Approved $3,750 contribution for 2023 to Wellington North Health Care (Carried)
• Tabled Staff Report FIN2023-005 regarding donations and grants for further information (Carried)
• Directed staff to send a letter to Bluewater District School Board and government officials regarding the need for a new school in Dundalk (Carried)

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate Public Planning Meeting on January 25, 2023, will consider four zoning bylaw amendment applications. These include allowing an industrial shop on a farm, expanding an existing industrial zone, rezoning land for a meeting house, and rezoning lots for residential use. The meeting is a public hearing where council will hear from applicants and the public before making decisions.

• C21-22: Allow small-scale industrial shop (up to 750m2, 500m2 outdoor storage) in Agricultural exception zone (A1-XXX) at Con 1 SWTSR Pt Lot 220, Proton
• C23-22: Expand zoned area and add dry industrial uses to A1-363 exception zone at Concession 17 Pt Lot 17, Proton
• C24-22: Rezone portion of lands to Community Facility (CF) to permit a meeting house for Olde Order Mennonite Conference at Concession 13 Lot 26 Pt Lot 27, Egremont
• C22-22: Rezone proposed lots from Restricted Agriculture (A2) to Residential Type 5 (R5) and create A2-XXX exceptions for retained lots at Con 5 Pt Lot 4, Proton

The meeting served as a public forum to review four proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding industrial shops, a meeting house, and residential rezoning. No final decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Public Information Meeting

This is a public information meeting where the Township of Southgate will present its 2023 budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation, an open forum for public discussion, and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily informational.

• 2023 Budget Presentation
• Open Forum for public discussion (registration required with Clerk)

Staff presented the proposed 2023 budget and responded to questions from the public. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this information session.

Committee of Adjustment

The Southgate Committee of Adjustment will elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm the agenda, and adopt minutes from September 2022. They will receive staff reports on two part-lot control by-laws (Flato Glenelg and Flato Edgewood) and recommend them to Council. The main business is three public hearings: a minor variance for Southgate Renewables, and consent applications for the Olde Order Mennonite Conference and Peter and Rebecca O'Donnell, with proposed approvals and conditions.

• Minor variance A7-22 for Southgate Renewables: height to 18.5m, lot coverage to 53%, parking to 14 spaces
• Consent B13-22 for Trustees of Olde Order Mennonite Conference, Con 13, Lot 26-27, Egremont
• Consents B7-22 to B12-22 for Peter and Rebecca O'Donnell, Con 5, Proton, with road widening and Saugeen Ojibway consultation conditions
• Part lot control by-law 2023-013 for Flato Glenelg, recommended to Council
• Part lot control by-law 2023-012 for Flato Edgewood, recommended to Council

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for an organic waste processing facility and granted two separate severance applications. It also recommended two part lot control by-laws to Council for consideration.

• Appointed Barbara Dobreen as Chair and Martin Shipston as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved cancellation certificate request PL2023-008 (Pallister)
• Recommended approval of By-law 2023-013 (Flato Glenelg Part Lot Control) to Council
• Recommended approval of By-law 2023-012 (Flato Edgewood Part Lot Control) to Council
• Approved minor variance for Southgate Renewables Holding Inc to allow an organic waste processing facility with height up to 18.5m, 53% lot coverage, and 14 parking spaces
• Approved severances for Trustees of the Olde Order Mennonite Conference to enlarge a cemetery lot for a meeting house
• Approved severances for Peter and Rebecca O'Donnell to create 6 residential lots in Cedarville

Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Attainable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-2026 term, confirm the agenda, and approve minutes from September 26, 2022. The committee will also receive its Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct policy for information, and discuss the 2023 meeting schedule. No delegations or presentations are scheduled.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2026 term
• Approval of September 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receive Terms of Reference for information
• Receive Policy No. 9 Code of Conduct for information
• Discussion of 2023 Committee Meeting Schedule

The Affordable-Attainable Housing Advisory Committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-2026 term. The committee established a monthly meeting schedule and received the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct for information.

• Appointed Martin Shipston as Chair for the 2022-2026 term (Carried)
• Appointed Gerry McNalty as Vice Chair for the 2022-2026 term (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Scheduled meetings for the fourth Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6:00PM virtually (Carried)
• Received Terms of Reference for information (Carried)
• Received Policy No. 9 Code of Conduct for information (Carried)

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving financial and CEO reports, and deciding on 2023 board meeting dates and holiday closures. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from Nov 17, 2022 and Dec 15, 2022 special meetings
• Receive monthly finance report and CEO report
• Receive quarterly statistics and 2021 financial statements
• Approve 2023 board meeting dates
• Approve 2023 holiday closure schedule

The Board approved the 2023 meeting dates and the 2023 holiday closure schedule. Members also received the monthly finance report, CEO report, quarterly statistics, and 2021 financial statements for information.

• Approved 2023 Board meeting dates (Carried)
• Approved 2023 holiday closure schedule (Carried)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 and December 15, 2022 meetings (Carried)
• Received consent agenda items for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Southgate Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including the 2023 budget timeline, a facility rental policy, zoning by-law amendments, and various appointments. The agenda also includes delegations from the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation and JunCtian Community Initiatives, plus routine consent items and correspondence.

• 2023 budget timeline amendment removing February 8 special meeting
• By-law 2023-011 adopting Policy No. 30 Facility Rental Policy
• Zoning by-law amendment for Flato Glenelg Subdivision Phase 3 (forwarded to County of Grey)
• Zoning by-law amendment C18-22 for Tyler Colwell (By-law 2023-008)
• By-law 2023-007 appointing Aakash Desai as Deputy Treasurer

Council proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month and approved a new Facility Rental Policy. Other actions included appointing a Deputy Treasurer and members to the Property Standards Appeal Committee.

• Proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2023-011 to adopt Facility Rental Policy No. 30 (Carried)
• Approved amended 2023 budget timeline removing Feb 8 Special Meeting (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2023-008 to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002 for Tyler Colwell (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2023-003 to appoint Property Standards Appeal Committee members (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2023-007 to appoint a Deputy Treasurer (Carried)
• Referred By-law 2023-010 regarding Egremont Optimist Club back to staff for exploration (Carried)
• Recommended Flato Glenelg Subdivision Phase 3 proceed to a public meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting - Special

This special council meeting focuses on the 2023 operational budget, with a staff report and recommendations to be received. Council will also consider appointing a Chief Administrative Officer and a Deputy Clerk, and a councillor has filed a notice of motion about a road levy for the budget.

• Staff Report FIN2023-001 2023 Budget with attachments on adjustments, capital, and reserves
• By-law 2023-001 to appoint Dina Lundy as Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law 2023-002 to appoint a Deputy Clerk (Dina Lundy listed in attachment)
• Notice of motion by Councillor Martin Shipston on a road levy for the 2023 budget
• By-law 2023-004 to confirm the meeting's proceedings

Council passed by-laws to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and a Deputy Clerk. The body also directed staff to present the draft 2023 Operational Budget at scheduled public information meetings.

• Passed By-law 2023-001 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-002 to appoint a Deputy Clerk (Carried)
• Directed staff to present the draft 2023 Operational Budget at public information meetings (Carried)
• Directed staff to provide a report and recommendations on a road levy to address infrastructure shortfalls (Carried)