Plympton–Wyoming public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee is reviewing proposed fee increases for 2024, specifically targeting pool services. They are also considering a request for a mobile food and refreshment vehicle and a $5,000 hydro payment for the Camlachie Athletic Association.
- Proposed 2024 Parks, Recreation and Facilities fee increases
- Mobile Food and Refreshment Vehicle Request for Proposal
- $5,000 request for Camlachie Athletic Association hydro bills
- Approval of October and November 2023 payables
- Review of committee reports for various local parks
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2024 Comprehensive Fees and User Charges By-law and a contract for animal control services with the Sarnia and District Humane Society. Other business includes updates on the McFarlane Drain and the third quarter 2023 budget.
- Adoption of 2024 Comprehensive Fees & User Charges By-law
- Contract for Animal Control Pick-Up & Pound Services with Sarnia and District Humane Society
- By-law 133 of 2023 for Canton Drain collection
- By-law 113 of 2023 for Falconer Ramsey Drain and Lower Aberarder Creek drainage works
- By-law 114 of 2023 for McAndrew Drain - Kiff Branch drainage works
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a minor variance for a new dwelling at 3480 Queen Street and a severance application at 6854 Creekside Dr. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and a review of staff reports.
- Minor variance A-25/23: Proposed gross floor area of 370 square metres at 3480 Queen Street
- Severance application B-11/23: Proposed consent for 6854 Creekside Dr
- Approval of October 17, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Council Meeting
The Planning Council is reviewing a legal and cost analysis for a new Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law. The meeting also includes decisions on an easement agreement for Egremont Estates and land control corrections for Silver Springs.
- Review of Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law legal review and cost analysis
- Hydro One Networks Inc. Easement Agreement for Egremont Estates
- By-law 138 of 2023: Part Lot Control correction for Silver Springs (VanderMolen Homes Inc.)
- Silver Springs Subdivision- Phase 1 Assumption (By-law 139 of 2023)
- Proposed $700 short-term rental licence fee
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment 124 of 2023: 5955 South Plympton Rd
The Town is considering Zoning By-law Amendment 124 of 2023 to correct a mapping error at 5955 South Plympton Road. The amendment would rezone a portion of the property from Woodlot (WD) to Agricultural 1 (A1) to accurately reflect that the trees in that area have been cleared. This correction is intended to allow the property owner to proceed with constructing a new dwelling.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 124 of 2023 (5955 South Plympton Road)
- Rezoning of land from Woodlot (WD) to Agricultural 1 (A1)
- Correction of a mapping error regarding property boundaries
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment 125 of 2023: 0 King St
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is considering Zoning By-law Amendment 125 of 2023. The proposal seeks to rezone remnant lands from Residential 5 to Woodlot (WD) to preserve the natural state of the woodlot on private property.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 125 of 2023 for 0 King Street
- Rezoning from Residential 5 and Residential 5 (holding) to Woodlot (WD)
- Proposed change for lands adjacent to 6734 King Street
Planning Public Meeting - Building Permit Fee Review
The Town is considering By-law 134 of 2023 to amend the existing building permit fee structure. The proposal aims to address budget shortfalls and ensure the Town recovers the costs of inspecting and administering permits. If approved, the new fees are proposed to take effect on January 1, 2024.
- Proposed amendment to Building Permit By-law Schedule A
- Proposed annual fee increases starting in 2025 based on the Consumer Price Index (up to 5%)
- Review of fees following a $142,101.00 shortfall in 2022
- Proposal to increase permit deposits to encourage timely project completion
Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The Environmental Services Committee discussed the proposed 2024 water and sewer budget and a $298,000 debt allocation request from LAWSS for tank re-coating. The committee also received updates on a boil water advisory and the water meter reading system.
- Proposed 2024 Water and Sewer Budget endorsement
- $298,000 LAWSS debt allocation request for pumping station tank re-coating
- $473,002.67 Plympton-Wyoming Water October payables
- $128,219.07 Plympton-Wyoming Sewer October payables
- Verbal update on LPH Boil Water Advisory issued November 30, 2023
SUPPLEMENTARY Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The Environmental Services Committee is reviewing the 2024 proposed budget for waste, recycling, and compost services. The report recommends endorsing the budget and forwarding it to Council for approval. The proposal maintains the current annual waste collection and disposal fee of $170.00 per household.
- Proposed 2024 waste collection and disposal fee of $170.00 per household
- Estimated annual compensation of up to $293,634.00 from Circular Materials Ontario
- Proposed transfer of $54,414.00 to reserves
- Three-year contract extension with Marcotte Disposal Inc. for waste services
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to provide updates on Trivia Night, Christmas in the Village, and the Lighting Competition. Members will also begin discussing ideas for 2024 events and work on documenting 2023 event data.
- Update on Trivia Night in Wyoming
- Update on Christmas in the Village
- Update on Lighting Competition
- Discussion of 2024 event ideas for the January 8 meeting
- Consolidation of 2023 event documentation