Petrolia public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council - Special Meeting - Official Plan Review
The Council is holding a special meeting to discuss required revisions for an upcoming update to the Town's Official Plan. The meeting serves as an opportunity for the public and Council members to provide input on matters to be considered during the review process. The update will affect all lands within the municipal boundary of Petrolia.
- Public discussion regarding Official Plan Review revisions
- Public presentation by Mary Lou Tanner of NPG Planning Solutions
Council - Regular Session
The Council is reviewing several reports, including a proposed tax exemption for The Petrolia Discovery and a land lease for soccer pitches. They are also considering motions regarding municipal election nomination periods and school board trustee election responsibilities.
- Tax exemption for The Petrolia Discovery through year end 2026
- Four-year agreement with Petrolia Enniskillen Agricultural Society for Greenwood Park
- $2,000.00 lease for Edward Street Soccer Lands from Spectra Construction
- Proposed six-week municipal election nomination period
- Motion regarding municipality compensation for school board trustee elections
Petrolia Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards - A-2022/08 & A
The Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards met to review several minor variance applications. The agenda included planning reports from the County of Lambton regarding property developments and requested adjustments to setbacks and fencing.
- Minor variance for Gold Leaf Properties Inc. at 419 Valentina Street to reduce a well/enclosure setback from 10m to 6.4m
- Minor variance application for 490 Wellington Street (Stevens)
- Minor variance application for 312 Eureka Street (Esser)
- Request by Andrew W.J. Esser at 2 Eureka Street to extend a fence from his house to a neighbor's house
Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing maintenance plans for North St Cemetery and discussing the 2023 budget. Members are also addressing facade grant extensions and potential heritage property tax rebates.
- North St Cemetery: plan to count keystones and obtain a monugrid quote
- Facade Grants: extension requested due to weather and supply chain issues
- Heritage Property Tax Rebates: scheduled for approval at the December 2022 meeting
- Budget 2023: preparation underway for January budget discussions
- Chairperson Nomination: item included on the agenda
Public Information Session - Water & Sewer rates
The Town of Petrolia held a public information session to discuss proposed 2023 water and sewer rate increases. Staff presented a 4% increase for both services to address financial risks and upcoming capital projects. This session was for public engagement and did not include formal council decision-making.
- Proposed 4% increase for 2023 water rates
- Proposed 4% increase for 2023 sewer rates
- $16.2M estimated cost to replace the Water Treatment Plant In-take
- $11.8M in approved federal and provincial grants for the In-take project
- $9.5M in sewer capital requirements over a 10-year planning horizon
Council - First Regular Session of 2022-2026 council term
The Council is conducting its first regular session of the 2022-2026 term. Key actions include adopting the 2023 Municipal Fee Schedule and reviewing a splash pad proposal from the Kiwanis of Petrolia.
- Adoption of the 2023 Municipal Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2023
- Review of Kiwanis of Petrolia and Area Splash Pad proposal
- Appointment of acting mayors and various committee members via new by-laws
- Establishment of Council remuneration and expenses for the 2022-2026 term
- Archaeology field liaison agreement for Bright's Grove Water Treatment Plant
Education - Council Session
This meeting is an educational session held for the purpose of training council members. Per the Municipal Act, no members may discuss or deal with matters that materially advance council business or decision-making.
- Presentation by Lambton Group Police Services Board (Insp. Chris Avery, Lambton OPP)
- Presentation by Baker Tilley (Giovanni Spadafora)
- Presentation by County of Lambton Planning and Development
- Presentation by County of Lambton Building & By-Law Enforcement
Public Notice posted 17 Nov 2022 - A-2022/09 - 312 Eureka Street
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing to consider a minor variance application for 312 Eureka Street. The applicant, Andrew Esser, is requesting to build a 1.96 m fence in a portion of the front yard. This would exceed the maximum height of 0.76 m allowed by the Town’s Fence By-law for the Residential - 1 zone.
- Minor variance application A-09/22 for 312 Eureka Street
- Request to build a 1.96 m (6 feet 5 inches) fence in the front yard
- Public hearing scheduled for December 7, 2022, at Victoria Hall
Public Notice posted 17 Nov 2022 - A-2022/06 - Gold Leaf
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a rescheduled public hearing regarding a minor variance application by Gold Leaf Developments. The applicant is seeking to allow a 9.94 m² pumphouse/utility building to have a side yard setback of approximately 3.9 m instead of the required 10 m.
- Minor Variance Application A-06/22 for Plan 74, Part Lots 9 to 13 and Part Valentina St
- Request for a 3.9 m side yard setback for an existing 9.94 m² pumphouse/utility building
Public Notice posted 17 Nov 2022 - A-2022/08 - 490 Wellington Street
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing regarding a minor variance application for Lee Stevens. The applicant is seeking to exceed the permitted lot coverage for detached accessory buildings at 490 Wellington Street.
- Minor variance application A-08/22 for 490 Wellington Street
- Proposed construction of an 80.3 m² (864 ft²) detached garage
- Request to increase total accessory building coverage to 86.8 m² (934 ft²)
- Public hearing scheduled for December 7, 2022, at Victoria Hall
Council - Final meeting of 2018-2026 council term - Oath/Affirmation of Office of 2022-2026 council term
This meeting serves as the final session for the 2018-2022 Council term and the formal introduction of the 2022-2026 Council. The agenda includes the administration of the Oath of Office and the presentation of the Chain of Office to new members.
- Oath or Affirmation of Office for the 2022-2026 Council term
- Presentation of the Chain of Office
- Adoption of By-Law 40-2022 to confirm previous Council resolutions
- Review of financial accounts from August 16 to October 24, 2022
POSTPONED Community Services Advisory Committee
The scheduled meeting for October 5, 2022, has been postponed. The provided document contains the agenda for that meeting and the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 7, 2022.
- Staff directed to gather pricing and design information for a pump/wheeled recreation park
- Approval of 2022 Christmas parade theme: 'Christmas Under the Sea'
- Approval of 2023 Christmas parade theme: 'Christmas on Film'
- Approval of 2024 Petrolia 150 theme
- Discussion of parkland development in the South East quadrant of Petrolia
POSTPONED - Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee
The scheduled meeting for October 5, 2022, was postponed to December 7, 2022. The provided text contains the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting held on September 7, 2022.
- Approved an additional $2,000 each for two previous facade grant applicants
- Discussed potential heritage designation for 420 King Street
- Discussed East End Cemetery updates including tree planting and stone retrieval
- Reported completion of the Howlett Mausoleum restoration
Petrolia Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards - 05 Oct 2022 - A 06/22 - Gold Leaf, Valentina Street
The Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards is reviewing two primary applications. These include a minor variance for a utility building at 419 Valentina Street and a consent to sever land at 4206 Railroad Street.
- Minor variance for Gold Leaf Properties Inc. at 419 Valentina Street to reduce a well/enclosure setback from 10m to 6.4m
- Proposed 10'8" x 10' x 12' utility building (pumphouse) at 419 Valentina Street
- Consent to sever land at 4206 Railroad Street by Enniskillen Pepper Co. Ltd.
- Proposed severance of 7114.9 sq m from 4206 Railroad Street to Bratanek Enterprises Inc.
- Review of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes
Public Notice posted 19 Sep 2022 - B-02/22 - 4216 Railroad Street and 389 Tank Street
The Petrolia Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a consent application by Enniskillen Pepper Company. The applicant proposes to sever a portion of the land at 4216 Railroad Street and 389 Tank Street to add it to the title of 4206 Railroad Street. No new lots will be created by this proposal.
- Public hearing for application B-02/22 on October 5, 2022
- Consent application to sever land from 4216 Railroad Street and 389 Tank Street
- Proposal to add severed land to the title of 4206 Railroad Street
Council - Regular Session
The Council is considering a phased approach for the YMCA Community Recreation Project and a motion to fund a development charges study. Other items include adopting an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and amending the 2022 meeting schedule.
- YMCA Community Recreation Project phased development endorsement
- $27,500.00 + HST Development Charges Study proposal
- Adoption of Indigenous Land Acknowledgement statement
- Removal of September 26 and October 11, 2022 council meetings
- By-Law 38-2022 regarding Highways (Streets)
Community Services Advisory Committee
The Community Services Advisory Committee is reviewing updates for the Petrolia 150th Anniversary, upcoming seasonal events, and master plan developments. Sub-committees also reported on trail renaming and grant funding for local improvements.
- Renaming of 'Heritage Trail' and 'Lookout' to 'Queen's Jubilee'
- IODE received $2,500 Canadian Heritage grant and $2,500 Green Grant for trail development
- Town approved donation and installation of a bench along the Queen's Jubilee trail
- Discussion of Harvestfest and Christmas parade themes
- Update on Petrolia 150th Anniversary sub-committee activities
Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee
The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee discussed several heritage projects, including updates on the East End Cemetery and facade grant applications. Members also reviewed a recommendation to designate the Gelinas home and discussed potential signage for the Japanese Internment Camp.
- Recommended the Gelinas house for designation to Council
- Approved $4,000 each in facade grants for Petrolia Optometry and 4207 Petrolia Line
- Discussed $12,000 in available funds for various facade projects
- Received update on East End Cemetery restoration and tree planting
- Reviewed proposed mural by Mark Moran
Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards - A-05/22 - 4059 Charlie Street
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application from Alaena Darrach. The applicant seeks to build a 12 x 20 foot detached garage on the lot line bordering a narrow road allowance.
- Minor variance application A-05/22 for 4059 Charlie Street
- Proposed 12' x 20' detached garage construction