St. Thomas public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The City of St. Thomas will discuss the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Subdivision and a heritage designation for 114 Metcalfe Street. The agenda also includes proposed zoning by-law revisions regarding vehicle weight restrictions in residential zones.
- Draft Plan of Subdivision for Yarmouth Yards Industrial Subdivision
- Heritage Designation for 114 Metcalfe Street
- Zoning By-Law revisions for oversized vehicle weight restrictions
- Temporary removal of part-lot control for semi-detached dwellings
- Notice of intention to adopt 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
Council directed staff to begin circulation for the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Subdivision and prepare a by-law to designate 114 Metcalfe Street as a heritage property. Several grant and service agreements were approved, and two new members were appointed to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee.
- Directed staff to prepare a by-law to designate 114 Metcalfe Street as a heritage property
- Approved circulation of the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Subdivision application (File No. 34T-23503)
- Approved temporary removal of part-lot control for semi-detached dwellings on Lots 64-66, Plan 11M-260
- Authorized Data Sharing and Service Agreement with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
- Approved Community Improvement Program agreements for 118 Centre Street, 63 Elm Street, and 90 Hincks Street
- Supported resolution for administration of abandoned cemeteries transferred to municipalities
- Appointed Sarah Savoie and Michelle Sylvester to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Appointed Councillor Jeff Kohler as Acting Mayor (Dec 27, 2023 to Jan 4, 2024)
Council Meeting
Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole to discuss development, infrastructure, and corporate governance. Key items include the 2024 interim tax levy, borrowing limits, and various zoning and community improvement projects.
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 50 Silver Street
- Community Improvement Plan project at 90 Hincks Street
- Environmental Site Assessment Grant for 118 Centre Street
- 2024 Interim Tax Levy and 2024 Borrowing Limits
- Traffic volume and speed study for Wilson Avenue and Fairview Avenue
Council approved the 2024 interim tax levy and borrowing limits, and authorized a service agreement with the St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation. The city also approved grants and loans for community improvement projects and established a 2024 emergency alternate roster for the Mayor.
- Approved 2024 Interim Tax Levy (B/L 141-2023)
- Approved 2024 Borrowing Limits (B/L 142-2023)
- Authorized service agreement with St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation
- Approved loan and grant for CIP project at 90 Hincks Street
- Approved environmental site assessment grant for 118 Centre Street
- Authorized draft amendments to Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 50 Silver Street
- Established 2024 emergency alternate roster for the Mayor
- Proclaimed February 22, 2024, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Zoning Meeting
Council held a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for a proposed residential development. The project includes 12 two-storey townhouses and one existing single detached dwelling. Planning staff will meet with the developer to discuss public concerns before reporting back to Council.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 125 Centennial Avenue
- Proposed construction of 12 two-storey townhouses
- Petition received in opposition to the multi-family complex containing 75 signatures
Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 12 two-storey townhouses at 125 Centennial Avenue. No decision was made; planning staff will meet with the developer to discuss public and Council feedback before reporting back at a future meeting.
- Tabled decision on zoning by-law amendment for 125 Centennial Avenue pending further staff report
Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole session to discuss strategic direction and development. The regular session includes reviews of several heritage alteration requests and communications regarding the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority budget.
- Elgin County Railway Museum Lands at 225 Wellington Street
- Heritage Alteration Permit for 739 Talbot Street
- Request for Alterations for 76 Talbot Street
- Request for Alterations for 502 Talbot Street
- Kettle Creek Conservation Authority 2024 Draft Budget and Levy Apportionment
Council approved free transit and a temporary parking enforcement suspension for New Year's Eve. Several heritage alteration permits were granted for properties on Talbot Street. Council also authorized an amended service agreement with Mission Systems Development Corp.
- Approved free transit from Dec 31, 5:45 p.m. to Jan 1, 2:45 a.m.
- Approved suspension of overnight parking enforcement on Jan 1 from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Issued Heritage Alteration Permit for 739 Talbot Street
- Approved installation of new footings, posts, beams and internal drainage at 76 Talbot Street
- Approved installation of a black five-foot high chain link fence at 502 Talbot Street
- Authorized agreement with Mission Systems Development Corp. (B/L 139-2023)
- Directed staff to seek stakeholder interest in a Secondary Plan for 225 Wellington Street
Budget Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 Capital and Operating Budgets. The session includes an introduction to the budget process and an overview of Asset Management.
- Proposed 2024 Capital Budget
- Proposed 2024 Operating Budget
- Asset Management overview
Council approved the 2024 Budget with a target property tax levy increase of 3.49%, with 0.54% of that amount to be recovered from reserves. Members also agreed to provide funding for grant requests from the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital and Elgin Hospice starting in 2025.
- Approved 2024 Budget with 3.49% target increase (0.54% from reserves)
- Agreed to fund St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital and Elgin Hospice grants starting in 2025
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the 2023-24 winter preparation plan for homelessness and review intersection improvements at First Avenue, Edward Street, Fairview Avenue, and Talbot Street. The meeting also includes a presentation on elder abuse prevention and updates on local development applications.
- 2023-24 Winter Preparation for Homelessness report
- Draft Plan Approval for 21 Park Avenue
- First Avenue and Edward Street intersection review
- Fairview Avenue and Talbot Street intersection improvements
- Renewal of service agreement for Mission Systems Development Corp
Council approved a draft plan for a vacant land condominium at 21 Park Avenue and adopted several Entegrus Inc. shareholder resolutions. The city also entered into a service agreement with Mission Systems Development Corp. for web hosting and support.
- Approved Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium File #34CDM-23501 at 21 Park Avenue
- Adopted Entegrus Inc. 2022 audited financial statements and Board appointments
- Appointed MNP as auditors for Entegrus Inc. for the year ending 2023
- Approved amended 2023-2024 Purchase of Service Agreement with Mission Systems Development Corp.
- Passed by-law to establish a Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management for Valleyview Home
- Passed by-law to assume lands as part of the public highway at Edward Street (BRAAM’s Woodcraft Inc.)
- Denied motion to receive report ES 67-23 regarding Fairview Avenue and Talbot Street improvements
- Received 2023-24 Winter Preparation for Homelessness report for information