South Huron public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will consider several by-law readings, including a Limiting Distance Agreement for properties on Main Street in Exeter. The council will also receive a delegation from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority on the 2025 draft budget. Staff reports on strategic asset management, marriage licence modernization, and security payment options for developers will be presented for information.

• By-Law No. 68-2024 – Limiting Distance Agreement for Lots 121, 122 (424 Main St S) and Lot 120 (428‑430 Main St) in Exeter
• By-Law No. 67-2024 – Marriage Licence Modernization Agreement (Phase 2) with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
• By-Law No. 69-2024 – Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z05‑2024 – Sol Haven)
• By-Law No. 70-2024 – Tile Rating (Kester) imposing special drainage rates
• Delegation from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority presenting the 2025 draft budget

Council approved the revised 2025 draft operating and capital budget, reflecting a 3.19% tax rate increase for Wards 1 & 3 and a 2.36% increase for Ward 2, for adoption at the January 13, 2025 meeting. Council also approved several by-laws, including a marriage licence modernization agreement, a limiting distance agreement, a zoning by-law amendment, and a tile drainage rate by-law. Additionally, Council approved the 2025 Ram Rodeo contract and an Experience Ontario grant application, and waived rental fees for the Dashwood Community Centre for ESL classes.

• Approved revised 2025 draft budget with 3.19% tax increase for Wards 1 & 3 and 2.36% for Ward 2 (7-0)
• Approved By-Law 67-2024 for Marriage Licence Modernization Agreement (7-0)
• Approved By-Law 68-2024 for Limiting Distance Agreement at 424-430 Main St Exeter (7-0)
• Approved By-Law 69-2024 Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z05-2024 - Sol Haven) (7-0)
• Approved By-Law 70-2024 Tile Rating (Kester) (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Ram Rodeo contract with RMG and Experience Ontario grant application (7-0)
• Waived rental fees for Dashwood Community Centre for ESL classes (7-0)
• Supported Guelph resolution on gas utility fees (7-0)

Public Meeting

The Municipality of South Huron is conducting a public meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, 1990. The body is discussing the Official Plan Review, including a third draft policy amendment and reports from Huron County Planners.

• Official Plan Review third draft policy amendment
• Review of Huron County Planner reports by C. McIntosh and D. Van Amersfoort
• Discussion of public comments received via email, farmers markets, and open houses
• Review of agency comments regarding the Official Plan

Council held a public meeting to review proposed amendments to the Official Plan but made no decisions. Comments from council and the public were deferred to the next scheduled public meeting. The County of Huron has final approval authority for the amendments.

• Deferred further comments on Official Plan Review to next public meeting (carried)
• Closed public meeting at 5:54 p.m. (carried)

Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee

The Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee will first consider a recommendation to approve the agenda as presented. It will then consider a recommendation to adopt the August 29, 2024 meeting minutes. Finally, the committee will discuss follow‑up items regarding the Sunset Community Foundation and the Christmas/Winter lights program.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Adopt August 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Follow‑up on Sunset Community Foundation
• Follow‑up on Christmas/Winter lights

The Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee met and heard from the Sunset Community Foundation about agreement types and a potential committee structure. They also discussed Christmas lights for Dashwood Main Street, noting Bluewater Council authorized use of remaining Hydro Electric funds. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (Motion 12-2024)
• Adopted minutes of August 29, 2024 (Motion 13-2024)
• Adjourned at 6:37 p.m. (Motion 14-2024)

Exeter Rodeo Committee

The committee is meeting to recap the 2024 Rodeo, including financial snapshots and operational reviews. Members will also discuss the 2025 event, including the election of officials and a new contract and invoice.

• Recap of 2024 Rodeo facilities, marketing, vendors, admissions, and sponsorships
• Review of 2024 Rodeo expenses
• Election of officials for the 2025 Rodeo
• Update on bleacher rentals
• Review of 2025 Exeter RAM Rodeo contract and invoice

The Exeter Rodeo Committee recommended that South Huron Council approve and sign the 2025 Ram Rodeo contract from RMG, and also recommended applying for the Experience Ontario 2025 grant. Mike Clarke was appointed Chair and Steve Clarke Co-chair for the upcoming year. The committee reviewed the 2024 rodeo, noting successes and areas for improvement such as parking, vendor fees, and adding family events.

• Recommended 2025 Ram Rodeo contract from RMG to South Huron Council for approval and signing (carried)
• Recommended application for Experience Ontario 2025 grant to South Huron Council (carried)
• Appointed Mike Clarke as Chair of Exeter Rodeo Committee (carried)
• Appointed Steve Clarke as Co-chair of Exeter Rodeo Committee (carried)
• Approved agenda for December 10, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 8, 2024 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The South Huron Council will consider a budget amendment that allocates $25,000 from the Amenity Fee – Wind Turbine Community Funding Reserve to the Sunset Community Foundation. The meeting also includes adoption of recent minutes, receipt of staff reports on a subdivision plan extension, a limiting‑distance agreement, the 2025 Community Safety and Well‑Being Action Plan, and year‑end fund transfers and carry‑forward of approved projects. Delegations from regional authorities and various communications will be received.

• $25,000 budget amendment to fund Sunset Community Foundation (Amenity Fee – Wind Turbine Community Funding Reserve).
• Extension of Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision 40T05003 (Taylor) – recommendation for a three‑year extension.
• Limiting Distance Agreement with CJC Investments Inc. and Cory Bilcke – by‑law to be read three times.
• Approval of the 2025 Community Safety and Well‑Being Action Plan and its budget allocation.
• Adoption of 2024 year‑end fund transfers and carry‑forward of approved projects into the 2025 fiscal year.

Council approved a $25,000 budget amendment from the Amenity Fee – Wind Turbine Community Funding Reserve to the Sunset Community Foundation (5-1). It also reconsidered and defeated a motion to apply $100,000 from the OPP stabilization reserve to the 2025 OPP budget (0-6), instead directing staff to bring back options for a 2.75% to 3% tax rate increase. Council approved carrying forward 22 projects to 2025, including the Dashwood Fire Station Replacement and SHRC Roof Replacement, and directed staff to explore dog park options in Exeter.

• Approved $25,000 to Sunset Community Foundation from Amenity Fee Reserve (5-1)
• Defeated motion to apply $100,000 from OPP stabilization reserve to 2025 OPP budget (0-6)
• Directed staff to bring back reserve allocation options and tax calculations (2.75%-3%) for Dec 16 meeting (4-2)
• Approved 22 projects carried forward to 2025, including Dashwood Fire Station Replacement and SHRC Roof Replacement (6-0)
• Directed staff to explore dog park options in Exeter and report back (6-0)
• Approved five-year extension for draft plan approval of subdivision 40T05003 (Taylor) (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Community Safety and Well-Being Action Plan and budget allocation (6-0)
• Approved compensation of $1,233.42 to Nancy Geddes Poole for interest owing (6-0)

Public Meeting

The South Huron Council will review the Z05-2024 Tridon (Baker) planning application at the public meeting. Materials include a Huron County Planner report, a Sol Haven report and presentation, an air photo, and a redline draft plan. Council members will consider written comments received as part of the application package.

• Review of Z05-2024 Tridon (Baker) application
• Huron County Planner report (C. McIntosh)
• Sol Haven report and presentation to Council
• Appendix A – Air Photo
• Appendix B – Redline Draft Plan

Council held a public meeting to review a proposed zoning by-law amendment for the Tridon (Baker) application (Z05-2024). No decision was made at this meeting; the amendment will be presented for approval at a regular council meeting. The county planner recommended approval, and no public comments were received.

• Closed public meeting at 5:13 p.m. (6-0)

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board will adopt the agenda as presented and adopt the November 13 meeting minutes. It will receive verbal reports on finance, promotions, and beautification for information. The board will confirm the 2025 flower supplier and approve the SLED Fund Business Letter to release funds to BIA members.

• Approve agenda as presented (Item 2)
• Adopt November 13, 2024 minutes (Item 3)
• Confirm 2025 flower types and approved supplier (Item 8.1)
• Approve SLED Fund Business Letter and release to members (Item 10.2)
• Receive verbal financial report for information (Item 6)

Budget Meeting

The South Huron Council will discuss budget impacts and priorities from the November 12 meeting, including a referral resolution for gravel on rural roads. The council will consider adding Capital Project 2025‑TS‑11 (roller attachment) to the proposed 2025 budget. An OPP Stabilization Fund resolution will also be reviewed.

• Referral Resolution 460‑2024: Gravel for Rural Roads
• Capital Project 2025‑TS‑11 – Roller Attachment to be included in the 2025 budget
• Referral Resolutions 458/459‑2024: OPP Stabilization Fund
• Budget Impacts and Priorities documents (1‑2025 Budget Impacts and Priorities for Nov 25 Meeting.pdf; 2025‑TS‑10 PXO Downtown Core.pdf)
• Recommendation to approve the agenda as presented

Dashwood Community Advisory Committee

The Dashwood Community Advisory Committee will discuss several options for improving the community centre playground, including the current location and two possible sites north of the creek and pavilion. They will also consider a stand‑by generator installation and a proposed east addition to the Dashwood Men's Club. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Dashwood Community Centre Playground – Current Location (underground utilities, ABCA, accessibility, landscape architect, certified playground practitioner)
• Dashwood Community Centre Playground – North Side of Creek (underground utilities, ABCA, accessibility, landscape architect, certified playground practitioner)
• Dashwood Community Centre Playground – North Side of Pavilion (underground utilities, ABCA, accessibility, landscape architect, certified playground practitioner)
• Stand‑by Generator Installation
• Dashwood Men's Club Proposed East Addition

Special Meeting

South Huron Council is meeting to receive presentations regarding a proposed front-ending agreement for a trunk sanitary sewer from Tridon Properties Ltd. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege and negotiation strategies.

• Presentation by GEI Consultants on the Tridon Properties Ltd. front-ending agreement
• Presentation by Watson and Associates on the Tridon Properties Ltd. front-ending agreement
• Presentation by Lerners LLP on the Tridon Properties Ltd. front-ending agreement
• Closed session regarding solicitor-client privilege and negotiation procedures

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will consider several staff reports, including building condition assessments and HR policy approvals. The council will accept a $151,515.66 tender from Jayden’s Mechanical Ltd. for kitchen exhaust improvements at the Recreation Centre. Four by‑laws—Ballantyne Drain, Windermere zoning amendment, RZone Policy, and a confirming by‑law—will be given final readings and adopted.

• Accept tender from Jayden’s Mechanical Ltd. for South Huron Recreation Centre kitchen exhaust improvements, amount $151,515.66 (excluding HST)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 47‑2024 – Ballantyne Municipal Drain 2024 (third and final reading)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 63‑2024 – Zoning Amendment Z04‑2024 for Windermere (first, second, third and final reading)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 64‑2024 – RZone Policy (first, second, third and final reading)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 65‑2024 – Confirming By‑Law for matters addressed at the Oct 28 2024 Budget Meeting and Nov 18 2024 Council meeting (first, second, third and final reading)

Centralia Community Park Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Centralia Park Amenity Fee expenses and discuss the use of remaining funds. The agenda also includes a review of the committee's Terms of Reference and a discussion regarding remaining bricks.

• Review of Centralia Park Amenity Fee Expenses as of Nov 12, 2024
• Discussion on use of remaining funds
• Discussion on remaining bricks
• Review of revised Terms of Reference (Nov 8, 2024)

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area board is meeting to discuss financial planning and strategic goals. The agenda includes updates on grants, a rental agreement, and preparations for holiday events.

• Budget plans for 2025
• BIA Strategic Direction regarding the Municipal Community Improvement Plan
• SLED Grant update
• Rental agreement discussion
• Holiday events including Santa Claus Parade and Lighting of the Lights

Budget Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss budget impacts and priorities following a previous session on October 28. The body will review capital projects for transportation, water, sewer, and streetlights, and consider funding allocations from the Wind Turbine Community Funding Reserve.

• Proposed $35,000 commitment for the (Exeter) Downtown Crossover
• Proposed $265,000 commitment for the Dashwood Fire Station Replacement
• Review of capital budget pages 20 to 114
• Discussion on potential pedestrian crossover on Main Street near Downtown Exeter Parkette
• Report on Stephen Arena and SHRC requirements for assembly occupancy

Public Meeting

South Huron Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the Z04-2024 Windermere (MBPC) zoning application, which includes a draft plan and zoning sketch. The meeting will be hybrid, allowing both in-person and electronic attendance.

• Z04-2024 Windermere (MBPC) zoning application
• Redlined Draft Plan March 22, 2024
• Final Zoning Sketch 20241007
• Written comments from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
• Hybrid meeting format available

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will receive and accept the tender from Smith-Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for the Recreation Centre roof replacement, valued at $240,976.00 (excluding HST). The council will also receive and approve the RZone Policy and refer the related by‑law for the required three readings. A statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Review is being set for December 16, 2024, and two by‑laws (No. 61‑2024 and No. 62‑2024) will receive first, second, and final readings.

• Accept Smith-Peat Roofing tender for South Huron Recreation Centre roof replacement – $240,976.00 (excl. HST)
• Receive and approve the RZone Policy; forward the by‑law for three readings
• Set Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan Review on Dec 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• First, second, and final reading of By‑Law No. 61‑2024 – road naming for LTC facility
• First, second, and final reading of By‑Law No. 62‑2024 – confirming matters from Nov 4 meeting

Special Purpose Committee

The South Huron Special Purpose Committee will consider adopting the minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting, review the approved Wind Turbine Terms of Reference, and discuss the Sunset Community Foundation Resolution (Referral Resolution #501-2023) which includes a request for funds. These items are presented for recommendation before adjournment.

• Adopt minutes of the Special Purpose Committee meeting held on November 2, 2023
• Review the approved Wind Turbine Terms of Reference
• Consider Sunset Community Foundation Resolution (Referral Resolution #501-2023) with a request for funds
• General discussion of agenda items
• Adjournment of the meeting

Budget Meeting

South Huron Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 operating budget for the Lake Huron Water Supply System and a review of the 2023 audited financial statements by Seebach & Company LLP. The council will examine the 2025 Draft Budget Book, covering operating and capital expenditures across departments. Two referral resolutions will be discussed: one on costs for Stephen Arena and SHRC assembly occupancy, and another on a potential pedestrian crossover on Main Street near Downtown Exeter Parkette.

• Lake Huron Water Supply System presentation of the 2025 operating budget
• Seebach & Company LLP review of the 2023 audited financial statements
• Review of the 2025 Draft Budget Book (operating and capital sections)
• Referral Resolution 287-2024: Stephen Arena and SHRC assembly occupancy cost
• Referral Resolution 383-2024: Potential pedestrian crossover on Main Street near Downtown Exeter Parkette

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will review the Ballantyne Municipal Drain 2024, including the engineer’s report for parts of Lots 12‑14, Lot 18, and Lot 18 in Usborne Ward. Members will consider comments and questions from members and landowners. The meeting will also appoint a chair for the Court of Revision. The body will vote on a final decision and adjourn.

• Appointment of chair for the Court of Revision
• Review of Ballantyne Municipal Drain 2024 covering specific lots in Usborne Ward
• Consideration of the engineer’s report (attached)
• Discussion of comments and questions from members and landowners
• Final decision on the municipal drain and adjournment

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will discuss a budget amendment for the Dashwood Fire Station and a grant application for baseball diamond lighting. The body is also reviewing mapping changes for the Crediton and Greater Grand Bend settlement areas and scheduling an Official Plan public meeting.

• Proposal from Spriet Associates Ltd. for $90,630 plus HST for Dashwood Fire Station design
• Budget increase for Dashwood Fire Station Replacement from $100,000 to $109,829.57
• MTO Connection Link Grant application for Main Street South Reconstruction
• By-Law No. 59-2024 regarding the Line Fences Act
• Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan Review set for December 9, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The South Huron Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a minor variance application. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 6, 2024.

• Minor Variance #MV09-2024 Hoiting /Boersma (Proper)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a second draft of the revised Official Plan and a Water and Wastewater Master Plan presentation. The body is discussing mapping changes for the Crediton and Greater Grand Bend Settlement Areas and scheduling a statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Amendment.

• Presentation by GEI Consultants Ltd. regarding the Water and Wastewater Master Plan
• Review of the second draft of the revised Official Plan
• Proposed mapping changes for the Crediton Settlement Area
• Proposed mapping changes for the Greater Grand Bend Settlement Area
• Scheduling of a statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Amendment in December 2024 or January 2025

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board will approve the agenda, adopt the September 30, 2024 meeting minutes, and receive verbal updates on financial, promotions, beautification, and in‑camera matters. The board will also discuss the BIA manager and the lease for the Welcome Centre. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Adopt September 30, 2024 minutes
• Receive verbal financial update for information
• Discuss BIA manager
• Discuss BIA/Welcome Centre lease

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council adopted the agenda, approved minutes from September meetings, and received numerous committee reports. The council denied the Prout severance application (C54-2024) and approved a $46,065.60 professional services contract to R. J. Burnside for an active‑transportation study. It also adopted a $150 line‑fences administration fee and dissolved the Sports Hall of Fame Committee. A motion (#355-2024) was passed requesting the province reconsider an amendment to the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Award of $46,065.60 (plus HST) contract to R. J. Burnside for active‑transportation study
• Denial of Consent Application C54-2024 (Prout) severance request
• Adoption of $150 line‑fences administration fee (exempt from HST)
• Dissolution of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee
• Motion #355-2024 to ask the province to reconsider amendment to the Ontario Heritage Act

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board will approve the agenda as presented and adopt the minutes from August 29, 2024. The board will receive verbal updates on the financial report, promotions activities, and beautification efforts. Discussion items include a social media project update, BIA manager recruitment update, SLED grant update, and strategic direction for the Municipal Community Improvement Plan. Member events such as the South Huron Business & Community Awards Gala, Jack‑o‑Lantern Jamboree, and Santa Claus Parade will also be noted.

• Approve agenda amendments as presented
• Adopt minutes of August 29, 2024
• Receive verbal financial update (budget, credit card, Quickbooks transition, computer quotes, office painting compensation)
• Receive verbal promotions update (Experience Exeter, Sunset Community Foundation)
• Receive verbal beautification update

The Exeter BIA Board approved several expenditures, including a $1,000 credit card for the future manager, a $2,000 laptop purchase, and $150 for painting the Welcome Centre entrance. They also approved Laura Connelly to manage signage boards temporarily. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals and updates.

• Approved credit card application for manager candidate with $1,000 limit
• Approved laptop purchase up to $2,000 for office manager
• Approved $150 compensation for painting Welcome Centre entrance
• Approved Laura Connelly to manage signage boards in interim
• Adopted minutes of August 29, 2024
• Approved agenda as presented

Budget Meeting

The municipality is holding a budget meeting to review council priorities and financial strategies. Staff will provide presentations on asset management and the basics of the 2025 budget.

• Review of Council Priorities, Vision, Mission, Values and Pillars
• Asset Management Overview presentation by Katie Rowe
• Asset Management Financial Strategy presentation by Erin Moore
• 2025 Budget Basics presentation by Erin Moore

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the September 3 minutes. The council will receive staff reports, allocate $15,000 from the Dashwood Community Development Fund for new receptacles on Dashwood Main Street, and approve an Automatic Aid Agreement with the Municipality of Lambton Shores for fire protection services. Several by‑laws will receive third‑reading approval, including a municipal drain, a shared building services agreement with Perth South, and road‑naming for three subdivisions. A closed‑session will address a pending land acquisition.

• $15,000 allocation for new receptacles on Dashwood Main Street for streetlight decorations
• Approval of Automatic Aid Agreement with Lambton Shores for fire protection services
• By‑Law No. 48‑2024 – Brock‑Hern Municipal Drain (third reading)
• By‑Law No. 50‑2024 – Shared Building Services Agreement with Perth South (final reading)
• By‑Law No. 51‑2024 – Sol Haven Subdivision Road Naming (final reading)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing reports on municipal drain systems and approving several infrastructure tenders. The meeting includes decisions on subdivision road naming and a shared services agreement with Perth South for Building Code Act enforcement.

• Tender award to Everest Masonry Corp. for SHRC Exterior Steel Replacement for $102,830.00
• Contract extension for PipeTek Infrastructure Services Inc. ($71,906.95) and GMBluePlan Engineering ($20,260.90) for sewer inspections
• Proposed road names for Windermere, Huron Park, and Sol Haven subdivisions
• Recommendation to deny disputed severance C51-2024 (Regier)
• Authorization to initiate tender and quotation processes for Ballantyne and Brock-Hern Municipal Drains

Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee

The Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee will adopt the minutes from its April 18, 2024 meeting and review the community development fund survey results. It will consider a recommendation to allocate up to $15,000 from the fund reserve to purchase and install new receptacles on Main Street for Christmas lighting. The committee will then adjourn.

• Adopt minutes of the April 18, 2024 meeting
• Review Dashwood Community Development Fund survey results
• Recommend $15,000 allocation for new receptacles on Main Street for Christmas lights
• Follow‑up discussion with Sunset Community Foundation
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee approved a recommendation to South Huron Council for an allocation of up to $15,000 from the Dashwood Community Development Fund Reserve to purchase and install new receptacles for Christmas lights on Dashwood Main Street. The committee also discussed survey results and plans to invite Tom Prout to a future meeting to discuss the Sunset Community Foundation funding process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 18, 2024 (carried)
• Recommended $15,000 upset limit for Christmas light receptacles (carried)

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board will meet on August 29, 2024 to consider several discussion items, including hiring a full‑time BIA manager, the resignation of Chair Baker, and a closer partnership with the South Huron Chamber. Additional topics are a SLED grant, a lease agreement, a social media project, and updates on farmers markets. The meeting will also include routine reports and a recap of the upcoming Jack‑o’-lantern Jamboree.

• Hiring Full Time BIA Manager
• Chair Baker Resignation
• Working closer together with South Huron Chamber
• SLED Grant
• Lease Agreement

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive and consider a series of staff reports and committee minutes, and will make decisions on several items. They will approve a $902,983 contract and a budget amendment for the Exeter Water Tower interior recoating. They will also approve the erection of billboard signs at 69464 Grand Bend Line and at Con 21 Lot 14 Pt Lot 15, and confirm 177 Centre Street South, Dashwood as the preferred location for the proposed Dashwood Fire Station replacement. Additional items include adoption of previous meeting minutes and receipt of various advisory committee reports.

• Approve $902,983 contract and budget amendment for Exeter Water Tower interior recoating
• Approve erection of a billboard sign at 69464 Grand Bend Line
• Approve variance and erection of a billboard sign at Con 21 Lot 14 Pt Lot 15
• Confirm 177 Centre Street South, Dashwood as preferred site and authorize RFP for Dashwood Fire Station replacement
• Appoint Jennette Walker and Jasmine Clark as community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board

Exeter Rodeo Committee

The Exeter Rodeo Committee will first approve its agenda and adopt the July 24, 2024 minutes. It will then discuss several operational topics for the upcoming rodeo, including arena signage, marketing and promotions, vendor arrangements, admissions and volunteer needs, special activities and partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities. The meeting is scheduled for 7–8 p.m. on August 8, 2024 at the South Huron Recreation Center.

• Facilities, grounds and arena signage
• Marketing and promotions
• Vendors
• Admissions and volunteers
• Sponsorships

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board is holding a special meeting to discuss several operational items. These discussions may have financial implications for the BIA Board.

• Hiring of a full-time BIA Manager
• 2024 Farmers Markets
• Lease Agreement
• Summer Student Grant/Compensation

Committee of Adjustment

The South Huron Committee of Adjustment will meet to decide on three separate minor variance applications. The committee will review planner reports and hear public comments before making decisions on each request.

• Minor Variance MV06-2024 Kints (Pol)
• Minor Variance MV07-2024 Baker (Baker)
• Minor Variance MV08-2024 Steunebrink
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will first approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss a draft letter on how Bill 23 affects the Heritage Act, review plans for South Huron heritage plaques, and consider upcoming educational heritage events. A correspondence item includes a request from Cecile Muller for approval of a historical sign project.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes of the April 10, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
• Discuss draft letter on impacts of Bill 23 on the Heritage Act
• Review South Huron heritage plaques
• Consider request for historical sign project from Cecile Muller

Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Fire Services Advisory Committee will review findings regarding a property at 177 Center Street in Dashwood and a fire station tour in Kerwood. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes from previous sessions.

• Review of findings at 177 Center Street, Dashwood
• Review of Kerwood Fire Station Tour
• Adoption of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Meeting at Exeter Fire Hall, 55 William Street

Exeter Rodeo Committee

The Exeter Rodeo Committee will first approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss updates on arena signage, marketing and promotions, vendors, admissions and volunteers, special activities/entertainment partnerships, and sponsorships. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve the agenda as presented
• Adopt the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Facilities, grounds and arena signage update
• Marketing and promotions update
• Sponsorships update

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review a draft Fleet Management Policy and decide on the appointment of a drainage engineer for the Brock-Hern Municipal Drain. The meeting includes reports on fire department activity, capital progress, and a delegation from West Coast Active Living.

• Adoption of the Draft Fleet Management Policy
• Appointment of William J. Dietrich, P. Eng., for the Brock-Hern Municipal Drain 2024
• By-Law No. 38-2024 to appoint Erin Moore as Acting Treasurer
• Discussion on Dashwood Community Centre Playground and Official Plan Update
• Delegation from Maureen Cole regarding West Coast Active Living

Fire Services Advisory Committee

This meeting consists of scheduled tours of fire stations for committee members, starting at Municipal Town Hall. The purpose of these tours is to help members understand station components and layouts. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Fire station tours to review station components and layout

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board will review financial and promotions reports. Proposed actions include a film project with a $10,000 limit and a new marketing campaign using QR code decals. The board will also discuss a potential grant program for business lighting and cameras.

• Film project proposal up to $10,000
• New shopping marketing approach with QR code decals
• Proposed grant program for business lighting or cameras
• Appointment of Jayme Lamoureux as Director following Justin Lamoureux's resignation
• Promotional material fee structure involving non-profit donations

Exeter Rodeo Committee

The Exeter Rodeo Committee will meet to adopt the minutes from May 15, 2024. The meeting includes several committee updates regarding facilities, marketing, vendors, and sponsorships.

• Adoption of May 15, 2024 minutes
• Updates on facilities, grounds, and arena signage
• Updates on marketing and promotions
• Updates on vendors
• Updates on sponsorships

Fire Services Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a project involving site preparation, build options, and grant opportunities. Members will also review the committee's terms of reference and adopt minutes from November 22, 2023.

• Review of overall project scope
• Review of site preparation
• Review of build options
• Review of grant opportunities
• Adoption of November 22, 2023, minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 Asset Management Plan and strategic priorities. The agenda also includes approving the Exeter RAM Rodeo application and a new fees and charges by-law.

• Adoption of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Approval in principle for the Exeter RAM Rodeo with a $550.00 fee waiver
• New Fees and Charges By-Law No. 35-2024
• Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner via By-Law No. 34-2024
• Review of a change of use for 69625 Airport Line

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a status update regarding the South Huron Official Plan Five Year Review. The presentation will be delivered by Celina McIntosh, Planner, and Denise Van Amersfoort, Manager of Planning.

• Official Plan Five Year Review status update
• Presentation on vacant land analysis maps

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will review staff reports and committee recommendations on June 3, 2024. Key agenda items include awarding a $70,520.35 contract for Ford Municipal Drain construction and approving an $80,000 RFP for a new accessible playground at the Dashwood Community Centre. The council will also read a by-law to set 2024 tax rates for the Exeter Business Improvement Area and authorize legal services from Aird & Berlis LLP. The drain project maintains local waterways, the playground upgrade supports community recreation, and the by-law establishes local business tax rates.

• Award Ford Municipal Drain 2024 construction tender to TAS Excavating & Rentals Ltd. for $70,520.35 plus non-recoverable HST
• Approve RFP for new accessible playground at northeast corner of Dashwood Community Centre property with upset limit of $80,000.00 including HST
• Read By-Law No. 32-2024 to appoint Exeter Business Association Board members and set 2024 tax rates for the Exeter Business Improvement Area
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator services
• Receive delegations from South Huron Soccer and representatives regarding the South Huron Community Medical Centre Project

Dashwood Community Advisory Committee

The Dashwood Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a Sawchuk Accessibility Solutions report on the Dashwood Community Centre. The committee will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.

• Review of Sawchuk Accessibility Solutions Report on Dashwood Community Centre
• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from March 28, 2024 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider approving a comprehensive fee increase across multiple municipal services, including building permits, site plans, fire services, parks, and arena rentals, with phased implementation starting September 1, 2024. The meeting also includes a $56,464.80 tender for handheld radios, a $31,250 provincial grant for emergency preparedness, and adoption of the 2024 tax rate by-law. Several routine reports and committee minutes are also on the agenda.

• Approval of new municipal fees for site plans, zoning certificates, cash-in-lieu of parkland, building code, corporate, environmental, transportation, fire, community, and facility services, with phased increases and annual CPI adjustments through 2029
• Tender award to MRC Systems Inc. for $56,464.80 for handheld radios for fire services
• Acceptance of $31,250 provincial grant for community emergency preparedness, amending 2024 budget
• First, second, and third reading of By-Law 29-2024 adopting 2024 tax rates
• Appointment of engineer for Coates Municipal Drain repair and improvement under the Drainage Act

Committee of Adjustment

The South Huron Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to consider one minor variance application (MV05-2024 Lavery). The committee will also approve minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting and review notices of decision for two previous applications. The meeting is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

• Minor variance application MV05-2024 Lavery to be decided
• Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Notice of decision for MV03-2024 Oud
• Notice of decision for MV04-2024 Vanderlaan (Runge)

Exeter Rodeo Committee

The Exeter Rodeo Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from March 20, 2024. The main business consists of updates from subcommittees covering facilities, marketing, vendors, admissions, special activities, and sponsorships. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts or project details are listed.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Adoption of March 20, 2024 draft minutes
• Committee updates: Facilities, Grounds and Arena Signage (S. Nickles)
• Committee updates: Marketing and Promotions (L. Goulding)
• Committee updates: Vendors (M. Clarke)

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area is holding its Annual General Meeting to consider and vote on a revised 2024 budget, which would then be forwarded to South Huron Council for approval. The board will also consider any amendments to its by-laws.

• Revised 2024 budget to be approved and forwarded to Municipality of South Huron
• Consideration of by-law amendments by directors and membership

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area board will receive a delegation on the Municipal Official Plan review, consider a revised 2024 budget, and vote on a new sublease with conditions for tenants of the South Huron Welcome Centre. The board will also receive reports on finances, promotions, beautification, and the manager's report.

• Delegation from South Huron and Huron County Planning regarding the Municipal Official Plan review
• Revised 2024 budget to be received and approved for final approval at the Annual General Meeting
• New sublease with conditions for tenants of the South Huron Welcome Centre to be approved
• Financial report of May 8, 2024 to be received for information
• Promotions, beautification, and manager reports to be received for information

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding professional services contracts for multiple infrastructure projects, including road reconstruction and sewage system repairs. It will also consider a 3% COLA increase for the CAO, approve a community complex agreement, and receive reports on water system inspections and provincial planning changes.

• Award $62,740 contract to GMBluePlan Engineering for design of Gidley, Hardy, Alexander, McConnell, and Baldwin street reconstructions
• Award $13,400 contract to BM Ross for B-Line structure repairs and $39,850 for Huron Park sewage pumping station equalization tank
• Approve 3% COLA increase for CAO retroactive to Jan 1, 2024, and $15,000 professional development allowance
• Approve Kirkton-Woodham Community Complex operating agreement
• Authorize application for Inclusive Community Grant to install accessible parking at Exeter pool

Community and Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The Community and Volunteer Appreciation Committee will meet to review and recommend a draft Terms of Reference to Council, and discuss processes for identifying volunteers and planning social appreciation events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or financial items listed.

• Review of Draft Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion on Community and Volunteer Identification Process
• Discussion on Social Appreciation Events or Avenues

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation and associated documents from a comprehensive user fee review and revenue generation study. The agenda includes only this single substantive item, which is being received for information rather than a decision. The meeting is hybrid, with a live video feed available.

• Municipal User Fee Presentation and background documents
• Link to Hemson Comprehensive User Fee Review and Revenue Generation Study
• No votes or decisions scheduled; item is for information only

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two main topics: a proposed By-Law Enforcement Framework and Service Level Matrix, and an update on Fire Services including the Fire Master Plan implementation. The committee will receive presentations and may recommend approval of the by-law enforcement items to Council. The fire services item is for information only.

• By-Law Enforcement Framework presentation and Service Level Matrix for potential approval
• Fire Services presentation and Fire Master Plan implementation update
• Huron Park Fire Station backgrounder included
• Recommendation to receive by-law enforcement backgrounder and presentation for information

Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee

The Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from February 13, 2024, and to discuss follow-up items referred by council: a natural gas generator, streetlight receptacles for Christmas lights, and the Sunset Community Foundation. No decisions are listed on these follow-ups; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Follow-up on natural gas generator (council referral resolution)
• Follow-up on streetlight receptacles for Christmas lights
• Follow-up on Sunset Community Foundation
• Adoption of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The South Huron Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two minor variance applications (MV03-2024 Oud and MV04-2024 Vanderlaan (Runge)). The committee will also approve the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting and receive notices of decision for two previously decided applications.

• Minor Variance MV03-2024 Oud
• Minor Variance MV04-2024 Vanderlaan (Runge)
• Approval of March 18, 2024 minutes
• Notice of Decision MV01-2024 Armstrong (Runge)
• Notice of Decision MV02-2024 Lake Huron and Elgin Water Supply

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will consider a $4,888,438 debenture for South Huron Recreation Centre upgrades and approve a new fee structure for Port Blake Park, including an automated pay-by-license plate parking system. Council will also discuss expanding the Community Improvement Plan consultations to the entire municipality. The meeting includes a delegation on water base charges and several first-quarter reports.

• By-Law 25-2024 authorizing $4,888,438 debenture for SHRC upgrades
• Port Blake Park 2024 priorities: drainage, washrooms/accessibility, permit/payment system; $30/vehicle entrance fee, free for residents
• Community Improvement Plan consultations to cover entire municipality and four programs
• Delegation by Connie Hachborn on water base charges
• First-quarter reports from building/planning, fire department, capital progress, and by-law enforcement

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area Board will hold its Annual General Meeting to approve the 2024 budget, appoint the 2024 Board of Directors, and receive reports on past and upcoming activities.

• Approve the 2024 budget for submission to Municipality of South Huron
• Appoint the 2024 Board of Directors and Executive
• Review of 2023 activities and outlook for 2024
• Ratify all resolutions, contracts, and by-law amendments since March 2023

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a draft letter regarding the impacts of Bill 23 on the Heritage Act. Members will also review South Huron heritage plaques, educational events, and recent heritage survey responses.

• Draft letter regarding impacts of Bill 23 on the Heritage Act
• Review of South Huron Heritage Plaques
• Discussion of Educational Heritage Events
• Review of Heritage Survey Results

Port Blake Task Force

The Port Blake Task Force is meeting to discuss a Park Revitalization Plan. The agenda includes only this single discussion item along with standard procedural items like agenda approval and disclosure of interests. No specific details about the park plan are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of Park Revitalization Plan (no details in agenda)

Council Workshop

This is a procedural workshop session with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. Council will discuss priorities, initiatives, and projects with a facilitator from Ahria Consulting. The agenda contains only standard items like disclosure of interests and adjournment.

• Workshop session with facilitator Kelly Gillis from Ahria Consulting
• Council discussion on priorities, initiatives, and projects

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will consider the Ford Municipal Drain 2024 project affecting parts of Lots 21 & 22, Concession 9 and Part of Lot 21, Concession 10. The meeting includes receiving comments from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and hearing questions from members and landowners before making a decision.

• Appointment of chair for the Court of Revision for the Ford Municipal Drain 2024
• Review of Ford Municipal Drain 2024 report (Parts of Lots 21 & 22, Concession 9 and Part of Lot 21, Concession 10)
• Comments from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
• Opportunity for questions from landowners and members

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting to consider amendments to building permit fees, based on a fee review by Hemson Consulting. Staff reports and draft by-laws for the new fee schedule are on the agenda. Council will also vote on awarding a $97,635.39 contract for a pickup truck with dump box, and on several other by-laws and reports.

• Public meeting on proposed building permit fee increases (2024-2029)
• Award of $97,635.39 contract to Huron Motor Products for a one-ton pickup truck with aluminum dump box
• Appointment of William J. Dietrich as drainage engineer for Hill Municipal Drain improvement
• First, second, and third reading of by-laws for oversizing and pre-servicing agreements with CVD Exeter Inc. and Tridon Properties Ltd.
• Appointment of Alex Wolfe as Clerk

Dashwood Community Advisory Committee

The Dashwood Community Advisory Committee will meet on March 28, 2024, to discuss a playground replacement overview. The committee will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dashwood Community Centre.

• Playground Replacement Overview discussion (item 5.1)
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Meeting adjournment scheduled for May 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area board will consider approving the 2024 preliminary budget and a verbal manager report on board members. The board will also receive financial, promotions, beautification, and manager reports for information. The meeting includes a land acknowledgement and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve 2024 preliminary budget for presentation at April AGM
• Receive March 2024 Treasurer Report for information
• Receive March 2024 Promotions Report for information
• Receive March 2024 Beautification Report for information
• Receive and approve verbal manager report on board members

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Huron Council focused on the Official Plan Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act. Council will receive a report and presentation from staff, evaluate public and agency comments, and direct staff to draft policy and mapping amendments.

• Official Plan Review report and presentation by Planner Celina McIntosh and Manager Denise Van Amersfoort
• Public comment received from David Krstulic
• Agency comments from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Lake Huron & Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System, and Bell Canada
• Council to evaluate community requests for policy and mapping changes
• Staff directed to draft amendments to meet Section 26 of the Planning Act

Council Workshop

This is a workshop session, not a decision-making meeting. Council will review and update its priorities, align key initiatives and projects, and confirm next steps. The session is facilitated by the CAO and an outside consultant.

• Workshop on reviewing and updating Council priorities
• Aligning key initiatives and projects with priorities
• Confirmation of next steps
• Facilitated by Rebekah Msuya-Collison (CAO) and Kelly Gillis (Ahria Consulting)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Huron Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two minor variance applications: MV01-2024 Armstrong (Runge) and MV02-2024 Lake Huron & Elgin Area Water Supply. The committee will also appoint a chair and vice-chair for 2024, approve past minutes, and hear public comments before making decisions.

• Minor Variance MV01-2024 Armstrong (Runge) – application and planner report to be considered
• Minor Variance MV02-2024 Lake Huron & Elgin Area Water Supply – application and planner report to be considered
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 Committee of Adjustment
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2023 and June 19, 2023 meetings
• Public oral comments will be heard for both variance applications

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will consider several tenders and contracts, including a $6.36 million Main Street North reconstruction, a $673,055 pumper tanker, and a $531,219 bridge replacement. They will also receive updates on transit, recreation fees, and a housing-enabling water system grant application. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and communications.

• Tender award for Main Street North Reconstruction (Ausable River to Walper Street) to Lavis Contracting Co. Ltd. for $6,364,900.41, with budget increase from $4,517,891 to $4,838,240 and $433,958 transfer from reserve
• Tender award for Pumper Tanker to Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles for $673,055 plus HST
• Tender award for Huron Street Bridge Structure #3044 replacement to VanDriel Excavating Inc. for $531,219.10
• Tender award for four pickup trucks to Huron Motor Products for $234,438.84
• Tender award for mini excavator to Advantage Farm Equipment for $146,900

Port Blake Task Force

The Port Blake Task Force is meeting to discuss the Task Force Terms of Reference and Revitalization Plan Priorities. The agenda includes the appointment of a Task Force Chair and standard procedural items.

• Appointment of Task Force Chair
• Discussion of Task Force Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Revitalization Plan Priorities, referencing a draft budget book from October 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding two major infrastructure contracts: $837,250.45 to Armstrong Paving for resurfacing McTaggart Line and Corbett Line, and $821,699.95 to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for replacing a watermain on Blackbush Line. They will also receive a user fee review study, consider a wind turbine committee, and set priority-setting workshops.

• Award of $837,250.45 contract to Armstrong Paving for resurfacing McTaggart Line and Corbett Line
• Award of $821,699.95 contract to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for Blackbush Line watermain replacement
• Presentation of Hemson user fee review and revenue generation study
• Approval of terms of reference for a Wind Turbine Special Purpose Committee
• Removal of holding symbol (Z02-2024) for lands on Part Lot 10, Concession 6, Stephen Ward

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting under the Planning Act for a temporary use application (Z01-2024) by Tridon (Baker). Council will hear a planner's report, written comments, and public input before deciding whether to close the meeting. No final decision is made at this stage.

• Temporary use application Z01-2024 (Tridon/Baker)
• Huron County Planner report and presentation slides
• Written comments from Kathy Baiger
• Public comments and council discussion

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation on the Ford Municipal Drain 2024 and consider authorizing the tender process. They will also vote on creating a Port Blake Park Task Force and on designating the Grand Bend Ribfest as a municipally significant event. Several routine reports on water and wastewater systems, committee minutes, and by-laws are also on the agenda.

• Ford Municipal Drain 2024 – presentation and possible tender authorization
• Port Blake Park Task Force – proposed terms of reference
• Grand Bend Ribfest – request for municipally significant event designation
• By-Law 14-2024 – exemption for Huron Mini Mart to remain open on a holiday
• 2023 annual reports for South Huron drinking water system and Exeter wastewater treatment facility

Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee

The Dashwood Community Development Fund Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Sunset Community Foundation and to follow up on two previous items: street light receptacles for Christmas lights and a natural gas generator referred by Council resolution 337-2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from November 7, 2023.

• Presentation by Tom Prout and Tom McCann on the Sunset Community Foundation
• Follow-up discussion on street light receptacles for Christmas lights
• Follow-up discussion on a natural gas generator (Council referral resolution 337-2023)
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area board will consider approving a $281.01 OBIAA membership renewal and up to $2,000 for the 2024 OBIAA conference. The board will also receive financial, promotions, beautification, and manager reports, and adopt January 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approve $281.01 to renew BIA membership with OBIAA
• Approve BIA Manager to register for 2024 OBIAA conference up to $2,000
• Receive February 2024 financial report and budget sheet
• Receive February 2024 promotions report
• Receive February 2024 beautification report

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding a $399,856.60 contract for crushed granular road gravel to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd, plus a $156,016 dust suppressant contract. They will also receive the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority's 2024 draft budget and consider a public meeting on exempting Huron Mini Mart from the Retail Business Holidays Act. Other items include starting a review of the Official Plan and appointing Deputy Mayor Dietrich to the Huron County Detachment Board.

• Award $399,856.60 contract to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd for crushed granular 'M' for road maintenance
• Award $156,016 contract to Pollard Distribution Inc. for dust suppressant on gravel roads
• Public meeting on Huron Mini Mart's request for exemption from Retail Business Holidays Act
• Commence review of South Huron Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act
• Appoint Deputy Mayor Dietrich to Huron County Detachment Board under new Community Safety and Policing Act

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider approving the agenda and minutes from November 29, 2023. Business items include a community survey, a draft letter on Bill 23's effects on the Heritage Act, and South Huron heritage plaques. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00-7:00 PM in the Olde Town Hall Verity Room.

• Discussion of draft letter on impacts of Bill 23 on the Heritage Act
• Community survey review
• South Huron Heritage Plaques update
• Approval of November 29, 2023 minutes

Regular Council Meeting

South Huron Council will vote on adopting the 2024 budget and a borrowing bylaw. They will also consider applying for provincial grants to install electric vehicle charging stations at the South Huron Recreation Centre and Stephen Arena. A delegation will present a secondary plan for Port Blake, and staff recommend against assuming ownership of the Pineridge Snowmobile Bridge.

• Adoption of 2024 Budget (By-Law 01-2024)
• Application for EV ChargeON funding for charging stations at South Huron Recreation Centre and Stephen Arena
• Delegation on a secondary plan for Port Blake by Jennifer Mossop
• Staff recommendation not to assume ownership of the Pineridge Snowmobile Bridge in Elliot Park
• Notice of motion to investigate a pedestrian crossover on Main Street South in Exeter

Exeter Business Improvement Area

The Exeter Business Improvement Area board is meeting to receive routine reports on finances, promotions, beautification, and the manager's update. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes and discussing sublease agreements. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive January 2024 Treasurer report
• Receive January 2024 Promotions report
• Receive January 2024 Beautification report and verbal update on 2024 focuses
• Receive January 2024 Manager report and verbal update on sublease agreements
• Adopt minutes of December 13, 2023 meeting