Plympton–Wyoming public meetings in 2024
49 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Council Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Planning Council is meeting to consider a draft short-term rental (STR) licensing by-law, which would require STR operators to obtain a licence. The by-law was drafted after a previous licensing attempt was defeated, and it focuses on owner-occupied STRs and legal non-conforming whole-home rentals. Council will also receive updates on additional residential units and the 2024 planning applications, and may direct staff to apply for federal funding to enforce the STR program.
- Draft Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law with proposed $300 annual licence fee per STR
- Staff directed to apply to Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund
- Silver Springs Estates Subdivision Phase 2 assumption by-law (By-law 147 of 2024)
- Update on Minister's Regulation regarding Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
- 2024 Planning Update report
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment 138 of 2024: 5706 Lakeshore Rd
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment 138 of 2024, which would rezone the eastern portion of 5706 Lakeshore Rd from Agricultural-2 (A2) to Residential-1(3) (R1(3)) to permit a single detached dwelling and recognize an existing accessory structure. The rezoning is a condition of an approved severance (Consent B-14/24) of a 2.032-hectare (5-acre) lot. Council will hear public input and may vote to pass the by-law with conditions, including ceasing non-residential uses and completing grading.
- Rezoning of 5706 Lakeshore Rd from Agricultural-2 (A2) to Residential-1(3) (R1(3))
- Approved severance Consent B-14/24 of a 2.032 ha (5 ac) lot
- Conditions include ceasing non-compliant uses (e.g., trailers) and general grading at property line
- Two public correspondence items received (emails from Laura Jamieson and William Conlan)
- Appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) allowed within 20 days of decision notice
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a motion to reconsider the OPP False Alarm By-law, a request to waive a budget condition to start the website transition to Govstack in January 2025, and adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Fees and User Charges By-law. They will also consider accepting a tender for the Saul Drain and other drainage-related reports.
- Motion to reconsider OPP False Alarm By-law (By-law 140 of 2024)
- Waive budget condition to commence website transition to Govstack in January 2025
- Adopt 2025 Comprehensive Fees and User Charges By-law (repealing By-law 3 of 2024)
- Accept tender from JLH Excavating Inc. for $104,699.02 for Saul Drain
- Petition for drainage works in Gallimere Beach, appoint Spriet Associates Ltd.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for a garage addition at 3273 London Line and a lot severance at 6242 Blue Heron Dr. Additionally, staff will present a report regarding zoning amendments for additional residential units on residential and agricultural lots.
- Minor variance for garage addition at 3273 London Line
- Consent application to sever lot at 6242 Blue Heron Dr
- Minor variance for 5202-5218 Michigan Line farm parcel size
- Zoning By-law Amendment for Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The Environmental Services Committee will consider endorsing the Drinking Water Master Plan Update prepared by AECOM, which recommends capital works for watermain replacements and fire flow improvements, and forward it to Council for approval. The committee will also receive October 2024 accounts totaling $630,154.50 for water, sewer, and environmental services, and adopt the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Endorsement of Drinking Water Master Plan Update with recommended capital works
- Accounts: Water $139,131.00, Sewer $382,617.04, Environmental $108,406.46
- Watermain replacement priorities in Wyoming, Hillsboro/Townsend area, Egremont Road, Blue Heron Road, Michigan Line
- Hillsboro/Townsend fire flow upgrade options: connect to Lambton Shores or new watermain on Townsend Line (~$1.5M)
- Adoption of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
Special Events Committee
The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee is meeting to approve October payables totaling $2,437.02, adopt minutes from previous meetings, and receive updates on upcoming events like Christmas in the Village, the Lighting Competition, and the Tractor Parade. The agenda also includes new business on Safety Day/Ride with Pride and sponsorship letters, plus recommended reading on risk management for special events.
- Approval of October payables totaling $2,437.02 for Halloween event expenses
- Update on Christmas in the Village, Lighting Competition, and Tractor Parade
- Discussion of Safety Day/Ride with Pride event
- Sponsorship letters for 2025 events
- Review of risk management guidance for special events
Regular Council Meeting
Plympton-Wyoming Council is deciding on a development engineering review fee (comparing with other municipalities), approving several contracts and by-laws, and receiving updates on the accessibility plan, budget, and asset management. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and correspondence, plus a closed session for confidential third-party and employee matters.
- Development Engineering Review Fee comparison with other municipalities (e.g., Sarnia 4%, St. Clair 3%, Lambton Shores 2%)
- Tree removal tender awarded to Wyoming Tree Service for $13,814.25 including HST
- McIntyre Drain maintenance tender awarded to GM Construction for $30,244.45 including HST
- OPP False Alarm By-law (By-law 140 of 2024) for approval
- Annual Arena User Fee Agreement with Town of Petrolia for Greenwood Recreation Centre (By-law 142 of 2024)
Planning Council Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Planning Council will receive a Housing Needs Assessment prepared for a Housing Accelerator Fund 2.0 grant application and will consider directing staff to prepare a zoning by-law amendment to permit Additional Residential Units (ARUs) on residential and agricultural lots. The meeting includes routine items such as land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, and correspondence, with no delegations or new business scheduled.
- Housing Needs Assessment for Housing Accelerator Fund 2.0 grant application (received for information)
- Zoning By-law amendment to permit Additional Residential Units on residential and agricultural lots (staff directed to prepare)
- Correspondence: COA Notices and Decisions (2024-11-12) noted as received
Fire Executive Committee Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Fire Executive Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, approve October 2024 payables, and review mutual aid agreements with Warwick Township and Lambton Shores. The agenda also includes a closed session for personal and employee matters. The meeting will be streamed live on the Town's YouTube page.
- Review of Warwick Mutual Aid Agreement and Lambton Shores Mutual Aid Agreement
- Approval of October 2024 payables
- Adoption of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (including confidential closed session minutes)
- Closed session for personal matters and labour relations/employee negotiations
- Next meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025
Court of Revision - Saul Drain
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is holding a Court of Revision meeting to hear landowner appeals regarding the Schedule of Assessment for the Saul Drain, as set out in the Engineer's Report dated August 27, 2024. The court can only adjust the assessment schedule, not change the engineer's report, and any reductions must be balanced by increases elsewhere. No written appeals were received, so the meeting may be brief.
- No written appeals were filed for the Saul Drain assessment.
- Total assessment for Saul Drain is $137,174.
- Agricultural lands assessed at $66,672, including Saul Farms Limited at $35,031.
- Municipal lands assessed at $64,381, including Town of Plympton-Wyoming for Fisher Line and Egremont Road.
- Meeting will be streamed live on the Town's YouTube channel.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving a limited services agreement to provide snow clearing, gravel maintenance, and tree trimming for the Beverly Glen, California Avenue, and Santa Monica Boulevard area. The agenda also includes adopting minutes, a new fees by-law for 2025, declaring a surplus plow truck, and other routine items.
- Limited Services Agreement for Beverly Glen, California Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard (By-law 135 of 2024)
- 2025 Comprehensive Fees & User Charges By-law (By-law 134 of 2024)
- Declare 2002 Freightliner Single Axle Plow Truck as surplus
- Organizational-Appointment By-law update (By-law 136 of 2024)
- Award presentation to Scott Jordan for 45 years of fire department service
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss a minor variance application for an accessory structure addition at 3273 London Line. The application seeks to increase the ground floor area by approximately 108 square metres and allow a garage to be built in the front yard. Staff have recommended that the application be denied.
- Minor Variance Application A-25/24: 3273 London Line (accessory structure addition)
- Proposed variance: 108 square metre increase to ground floor area
- Proposed variance: Relief to allow garage construction in the front yard
- Review of previous minutes from October 8, 2024
Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The committee is reviewing status updates on major capital projects, including wastewater treatment upgrades and water meter replacements. Members are also receiving reports on water and sewer payables totaling $246,288.00 for September 2024.
- Capital Project Status Update regarding pump station and SCADA upgrades
- Water Meter Replacement and Upgrade Project status report
- September 2024 Water and Sewer payables totaling $246,288.00
- Wyoming Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA upgrades totaling $929,953.77
- Water Meter Replacement project awarded to Neptune Technology Group for $1,228,157.00
Special Events Committee
The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee will meet to adopt minutes, discuss recaps of Halloween and Christmas events, and consider a $170 expense for committee touques. They will also discuss the 2025 budget and potential Community Foundation grant ideas. The agenda includes routine items and no public delegations.
- Approve $170.00 for touques for Committee members
- Recap of Halloween Spooktacular and Christmas in the Village
- Discussion of 2025 Budget Consideration
- Community Foundation Grant Ideas/Submission
- Adoption of minutes from October 7 and October 23 meetings
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider endorsing a proposed location for the Huron Shores Optimist community project between Diamond One and the Camlachie Cultural Library Museum. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and several staff reports on drainage, by-laws, and the winter operations plan.
- Endorse proposed location for Huron Shores Optimist community project between Diamond One and Camlachie Cultural Library Museum
- Accept quotation from JLH Excavating Inc. for $29,832.00 plus HST for Montgomery Drain maintenance and bank repairs
- Approve By-law 128 of 2024 (Building By-law) and By-law 129 of 2024 (Animal Control By-law)
- Accept tender from Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing for $55,049.00 plus HST for Egremont Road culvert replacement
- Approve By-law 127 of 2024 authorizing debentures for seven drainage works
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment 119 of 2024: 4473 Aberarder Line
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment 119 of 2024, which would rezone the retained portion of 4473 Aberarder Line from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A). This change is required to permit a future severance of a surplus farm dwelling, as part of the process to create a residential lot while keeping the remaining farmland for agricultural use. The meeting includes a staff report, public input, and a proposed by-law with conditions, such as installing a new septic system and obtaining a change of use permit for an agricultural shed.
- Rezone retained farmland from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A) at 4473 Aberarder Line
- Severance of approximately 2.04 acres containing the dwelling
- Condition: new septic system permit and installation required
- Condition: change of use permit for agricultural storage shed to residential garage
- Zoning reverts to Agricultural-1 if consent conditions not met within legislative timeframe
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment 124 of 2024: 5182 London Line
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council will hold a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment 124 of 2024, which would rezone the retained portion of the farmland at 5182 London Line from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A). This change is required to permit the future severance of a surplus farm dwelling, ensuring the retained farmland remains agricultural and prohibits new residential uses. The meeting includes a staff recommendation to approve the by-law subject to conditions, and public input is invited.
- Rezone retained farmland at 5182 London Line from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A)
- Severance of approximately 2 acres containing dwelling, Quonset shed, well, and pumphouse
- Conditions include new septic system installation and Change of Use Permit for agricultural storage shed
- Retained farm parcel approximately 65.5 hectares, exceeding the 38-hectare minimum
- Public meeting on October 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment 118 of 2024: 3346 Michigan Line
The Estate of Jean Stewardson is proposing to rezone the retained portion of 3346 Michigan Line from Agricultural-1 to No-Dwelling Agricultural. This change is intended to facilitate the severance of a surplus farm dwelling while ensuring the remaining farmland prohibits future residential uses. Planning staff have recommended denial of the application due to non-compliance with MDS calculations and minimum lot area requirements.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment 118 of 2024 for 3346 Michigan Line
- Proposed rezoning from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A)
- Severance of approximately 1.6 to 1.7 acres including a dwelling and accessory structure
- Requirement for a new septic system installation
- Requirement for a Change of Use permit for an agricultural storage shed to a residential garage
Planning Council Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Planning Council will consider approving a new sliding-scale engineering review fee (2-4% of construction costs) for development applications, to be added to the 2025 fees by-law. They will also receive an information report on Bill 185 changes to notice requirements and decide on a second dwelling at 4029 Confederation Line. The meeting includes routine correspondence and adjournment.
- Proposed engineering review fee: 4% of construction costs for site plans, 4% up to $1M and 2% above for subdivisions
- Second House Agreement for 4029 Confederation Line
- Bill 185 changes to notice requirements (newspaper to website)
- Correspondence: COA notices/decisions, Site Plan Agreement for 3261 London Line
Fire Executive Committee Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Fire Executive Committee will meet on October 21, 2024, to approve payables for August and September, set the 2025 meeting calendar, and review a recruitment plan for a new Fire Chief. The committee will also enter a closed session for employee matters. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube.
- Approve August payables totaling $93,533.05 and September payables totaling $46,271.86
- Review recruitment plan for Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief
- Approve 2025 Fire Executive Committee meeting dates
- Discuss Fire Chief Handbook for Development Design Approval
- Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider and potentially endorse the 2025 Parks, Recreation and Facilities Fees schedule, the 2025 proposed Parks and Recreation and Camlachie Community Center budgets, and the draft 2025 meeting schedule. The committee will also hear from local sports associations and receive the September 2024 payables totaling $16,175.19.
- Endorse 2025 Parks, Recreation and Facilities Fees schedule for inclusion in the 2025 Comprehensive Fees By-law
- Endorse 2025 Proposed Parks and Recreation and Camlachie Community Center Budgets for Council deliberations
- Adopt the 2025 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Schedule (no meetings in Jan, Mar, Jul, Dec)
- Receive September 2024 payables totaling $16,175.19
- Hear delegations from Wyoming and District Soccer Club, Wyoming Minor Ball Association, and Camlachie Athletic Association
Wyoming Public Cemetery & Inactive Cemetery Committee
The Wyoming Public Cemetery & Inactive Cemetery Committee will decide on installing a headstone at the Brennan/Mandaumin Inactive Cemetery for Paul Rice's great-great grandparents, and will approve the 2025 meeting calendar. They will also direct placement of a second bench at the Wyoming Public Cemetery. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live.
- Endorse installation of a headstone at Brennan/Mandaumin Inactive Cemetery for George and Rachel Rice
- Direct staff to place second bench along walkway to columbarium at Wyoming Public Cemetery
- Approve 2025 Committee meeting dates (9 meetings, second Thursday monthly, no Feb/Jun/Aug/Dec)
- Adopt minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
Consideration Meeting - Saul Drain
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is holding a second consideration meeting to discuss the technical aspects of the updated Saul Drain engineering report, dated August 27, 2024. The report was revised after the July 10, 2024 meeting, where council referred it back to the engineer. Council will hear an update from the engineer, receive presentations for or against the report, and consider passing By-law 93 of 2024 to adopt the drain provisionally. Assessment concerns will be addressed at a later Court of Revision.
- Consideration of revised Saul Drain report (August 27, 2024) with estimated cost of $137,174
- By-law 93 of 2024 - Saul Drain (2024) - Provisional
- Proposed tile drain from south side of Egremont Road to Bonnie Doone Creek
- Allowances totaling $6,250 for right-of-way and damages to affected landowners
- Drain designed for 38mm/24hrs drainage coefficient
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several staff reports, including a grant application for a proposed recreation facility, a housing infrastructure grant, and multiple public works contracts. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session for litigation matters.
- Application to Stream 2 of Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Camlachie Recreation Facility (up to $10M grant)
- Second House Agreement for 4386 Confederation Line (By-law 120 of 2024)
- Housing Enabling Core Servicing Grant application to rehabilitate Confederation Line from Mandaumin Road to Wyoming
- Tender acceptance: BKT Excavating $15,884.64 for sidewalk removals/restoration; Van Bree Sand & Gravel $16.85/tonne for winter sand; GM Construction $55,918.05 for Hicks Drain; JLH Excavating $73,274.50 for culvert replacement
- Hydro One utility relocation ($71,885.81) and Bluewater Power traffic signal installation ($262,273.13) at Confederation Line and Broadway Street
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: two minor variances and one consent to sever a lot. It will also receive an information report on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement and discuss a comprehensive zoning by-law amendment.
- Minor variance A-24/24 at 6753 King St to increase accessory building ceiling height to 3.81m
- Minor variance A-23/24 at 6767 Griffin Dr for driveway location
- Consent B-19/24 at 515 Niagara St to sever ~497 sq m for a new lot
- Information report on 2024 Provincial Planning Statement
- Discussion of Comprehensive Zoning By-law Amendment
Special Events Committee
The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, approve September payables totaling $4,800.80, and receive updates on the Halloween event, Christmas in the Village, and the Lighting Competition. The agenda is largely routine, with no delegations or reports scheduled.
- September payables totaling $4,800.80, including $2,346.77 for a mega tree and $1,384.25 for a magic show deposit
- Halloween Event Update
- Christmas in the Village Update
- Lighting Competition Update
- Adoption of September 9, 2024 minutes
Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The Environmental Services Committee will review and endorse the 2025 proposed budgets for waste collection/disposal, water, and sewer, forwarding them to Council for deliberation. It will also consider endorsing a $36,950 quote from GFL Environmental for trenchless sanitary sewer repairs as an extension of an existing contract. The committee will receive August 2024 water and sewer payables totaling $427,702.10 and routine correspondence.
- 2025 Proposed Waste Collection and Disposal Budget: fee remains $170.00 per household, with $50,993 transfer to reserves
- 2024 Trenchless Sanitary Sewer Repairs: GFL Environmental quote of $36,950 plus HST
- 2025 Proposed Water and Sewer Budget: to be endorsed and forwarded to Council
- Accounts: Water payables $243,363.40 and Sewer payables $184,338.70 for August 2024
- LAWSS meeting minutes from August 2024 to be received
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment 115 of 2024: 3828 Egremont Road
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment 115 of 2024, which would rezone 3828 Egremont Road from Residential-5 (R5) to Central Commercial-1 (C1). The applicant, Huron is Home Inc., proposes to convert the existing dwelling into a retail/office space for Lake Life Studio. The meeting includes a staff report, applicant presentation, public input, and a vote on the by-law.
- Rezoning 3828 Egremont Road from Residential-5 (R5) to Central Commercial-1 (C1)
- Conversion of residential dwelling into retail/office space for Lake Life Studio
- Public meeting on September 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers
- Notice mailed to neighbours within 120 metres on September 6, 2024
- Staff recommendation to approve By-law 115 of 2024
Planning Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment 114 of 2024: 3981 Hyslop Line
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment 114 of 2024, which would rezone the retained portion of 3981 Hyslop Line from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A). This rezoning is required to permit a future severance of a surplus farm dwelling, as per the Town's Official Plan. The meeting includes a staff report recommending approval, subject to conditions such as a consent application, new septic system, and change of use permit for an accessory structure. Public input will be heard before Council votes on the by-law.
- Rezone 3981 Hyslop Line from Agricultural-1 (A1) to No-Dwelling Agricultural (ND-A)
- Proposed severance of approximately 2.4 acres for surplus farm dwelling
- Conditions include new septic system installation and change of use permit for agricultural shed to residential garage
- Public meeting scheduled for September 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers
- Appeals to Ontario Land Tribunal allowed within 20 days of decision notice
Planning Council Meeting - 30 Sep 2024 CLOSED SESSION 5 p.m. Public Meetings 6 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. then Regular Planning to Follow
Council will consider appealing the County of Lambton's draft plan approval for a 175-lot subdivision at 3096 Lakeshore Road to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and request delegation of subdivision approval authority. The meeting also includes a closed session, public meetings, a delegation on Egremont Estates, and an information report on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.
- Appeal of County of Lambton Draft Plan of Subdivision 38T-24001 (3096 Lakeshore Road) to Ontario Land Tribunal
- Request to delegate subdivision and condominium approval authority to Town Council
- Delegation: Renzo Ferrera and Mr. D'Andrea on Egremont Estates subdivision agreement
- Information report on 2024 Provincial Planning Statement
- Site plan agreements for 510 Main St, 5495 Elevator St, and 3568 Egremont Rd
Regular Council Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Council is meeting to decide on several public works contracts, including a $162,009.90 asphalt tender for Front, London, and Plympton Streets and a $79,527.00 culvert replacement tender. They will also consider a new dog tag licensing program with fees of $100 or $150 per dog, and discuss a report on the Douglas Line and Oil Heritage Road intersection safety review. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session for personal matters.
- Tender from Sevcon Paving for $162,009.90 plus HST for surface asphalt on Front, London, and Plympton Streets
- Tender from JLH Excavating for $79,527.00 plus HST for 2024 culvert replacements at various locations
- Dog Tag Licensing Program: proposed $100 per dog for owners with 5+ years of tags, $150 for new licences, plus animal control reserve
- Discussion of LED stop signs and intersection illumination at Douglas Line and Oil Heritage Road (CR30), with estimated $40,000-$50,000 cost for lighting
- Application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to rehabilitate the Wyoming Pool
Fire Executive Committee Meeting
The Fire Executive Committee is reviewing and expected to endorse a proposed 2025 Fire and Emergency Services budget that increases overall spending by $207,494.00 (22.0%) to address chronic underfunding, including a 20.3% rise in operations and a 29.8% increase for fleet reserve and capital improvements. The budget will then be forwarded to Council for consideration. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items.
- Proposed 2025 budget increase of $207,494.00 (22.0%)
- 20.3% operations budget increase for wages, training, and hall expenses
- 29.8% increase for fleet reserve and capital improvements
- $100,000.00 transfer to Fire Truck Fleet Reserve
- Capital purchases: pager/communication system, bunker gear, traffic vests, gas monitor and bump test station at Camlachie Station, storage container at Wyoming Station
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee will receive the 2024 year-end pool report, discuss installing security cameras at Centennial Park, and endorse a funding application to rehabilitate the Wyoming Pool. They will also adopt minutes from August 15, 2024, and review August payables and task sheet updates.
- 2024 Year-End Pool Report: 902 participants, 67% residents, maintenance issues with pump #3 and liner patch needed in 2025
- Camera Surveillance Installation at Centennial Park - report received as information
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application to rehabilitate Wyoming Pool - endorsed and forwarded to Council
- August 2024 payables totaling $69,414.40 for parks operations
- Adoption of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
Wyoming Public Cemetery & Inactive Cemetery Committee
The Wyoming Public Cemetery & Inactive Cemetery Committee will consider a 6% increase to 2024 cemetery fees for 2025, a request to place a headstone at an inactive cemetery, and the 2025 draft budgets. They will also review payables for July-August 2024 and discuss replacing a damaged headstone at the public cemetery.
- 6% fee increase to 2024 cemetery prices for 2025, including grave opening/closing and lot/niche purchases
- Paul Rice requests permission to place a headstone at Brennan/Mandaumin Inactive Cemetery for ancestors George and Rachel Rice
- 2025 draft budgets for Wyoming Public Cemetery and Inactive Cemeteries recommended for Council approval
- Payables for July-August 2024 totaling $19,022.22
- Staff directed to replace damaged headstone at Wyoming Public Cemetery (range 1 grave 4) at cemetery expense
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider several staff reports, including a $253,120.00 tender for the Stonehouse Drain and a budget update. They will also discuss a housing accelerator fund application and the auctioning of surplus fire department equipment.
- Stonehouse Drain tender acceptance from McNally Excavating Ltd. for $253,120.00
- Second Quarter 2024 Budget Update report
- Housing Accelerator Fund application for the Small/Rural/North/Indigenous stream
- Declaration of Pumper 3 fire department equipment as surplus for auction
- Land exchange agreement with 1272164 Ontario Inc.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on three property applications: a consent to sever a small portion of a lot at 3504 Paul Crescent, and minor variances at 5859 Fisher Line and 3532 Britt Blvd. The meeting will also discuss a comprehensive zoning by-law amendment and a report on Bill 185. The agenda includes adoption of the July 9, 2024 minutes.
- Consent Application B-18/24: sever ~31.84 m² from 3504 Paul Crescent to adjacent lot, recommended for approval
- Minor Variance A-22-24 at 5859 Fisher Line: conditions include SCRCA permit and building permit
- Minor Variance A-21-24 at 3532 Britt Blvd: driveway location to match Attachment 1
- Discussion of Comprehensive Zoning By-law Amendment
- Information report on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024)
Special Events Committee
The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee is meeting to approve its 2025 meeting calendar and receive updates on the Halloween and Christmas in the Village events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no delegations, accounts, or new business items listed.
- Approve 2025 Special Events Committee meeting dates (first Monday monthly, with exceptions for Civic Holiday and Labour Day)
- Halloween Event Update
- Christmas in the Village Event Update
- Adoption of August 12, 2024 minutes
Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The Environmental Services Committee is reviewing the 2025 proposed water and sewer budget. The report recommends increasing water rates by 3.6% and sewer rates by 4.4% to support infrastructure and capital projects.
- Proposed 3.6% increase for water rates in 2025
- Proposed 4.4% increase for sewer rates in 2025
- Review of 2025 Proposed Water and Sewer Budget (SR-24-214)
- Approval of 2025 Environmental Services Committee meeting dates
- Review of June 2024 Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) minutes
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several routine items, including a by-law to authorize the Huron Shores Optimists' use of Lakeshore Park for a Summer Send-Off event, a report on public consultation for a proposed Optimist community project, and a tender for drainage work. They will also review financial statements, a fire department report, and a grant application. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation, land, and employee matters.
- By-law 107 of 2024: Use of public facilities agreement with Huron Shores Optimists for Camlachie Summer Send-Off at Lakeshore Park, 3111 Egremont Road, with $80 fee waived
- Tender from JLH Excavating Inc. for $61,562.40 (incl. HST) for Braaksma Drain Extension and Branch No. 4
- 2023 Financial Statements to be posted and forwarded to ministries
- Not-for-profit tax relief for Wyoming Lions Club, Model Lodge IOOF, Burns' Masonic Temple, and Harvest Time Bride Tabernacle
- Fire Protection Grant application to Ministry of the Solicitor General
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to receive updates on capital projects, approve payables, and discuss new business including summer student grant funding, Highland Glen boat launch dredging, and the 2025 capital budget. They will also consider a draft agreement for the Camlachie Summer Send Off event at Lakeshore Park. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving committee reports.
- Draft by-law and agreement for Camlachie Summer Send Off at Lakeshore Park
- Capital Project Status Update report by Director of Public Works
- Discussion on 2025 Capital Budget
- Highland Glen Boat Launch Dredging update
- June and July 2024 payables to be received
SUPPLEMENTARY Regular Council Meeting
This is a supplementary regular council meeting with a single agenda item: a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss advice subject to solicitor-client privilege. No other business is listed on this agenda.
- Motion to enter closed session for solicitor-client privilege under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Regular Council Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Council is meeting to approve several drainage-related contracts and by-laws, including a tender for the Maple Street Drain and a revised tender for pumping station rehabilitations. They will also consider a request for apportionment of drainage assessments and correspondence about grading and drainage on Huron Street. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and a confirmatory by-law.
- Accept tender from Rade Construction for $37,858.39 for Maple Street Drain
- Accept revised tender from Birnam Excavating Ltd. for $126,052.90 plus HST for pumping station rehabilitations
- Approve apportionment agreements for Smith McKenna Drain and Chalmers Drain
- Adopt By-law 105 of 2024 for Bird Drain construction collection in Sarnia
- Adopt By-law 106 of 2024 for maintenance collection in Enniskillen Township
Fire Executive Committee Meeting
The Plympton-Wyoming Fire Executive Committee will meet to adopt minutes, approve June and July payables, receive the Fire Department's semi-annual operations and budget report, and consider applying for a provincial Fire Protection Grant. The agenda also includes updates on the ladder truck and Fire Marque, and feedback from Safety Day. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live.
- Approval of June payables totaling $53,390.86 and July payables totaling $14,486.98
- Receive and forward to Council the PWFD Semi-Annual Report of Operations and 2nd Quarter Financial report
- Approve application to the Fire Protection Grant 2024-2025 through the Ministry of the Solicitor General
- Discussion of a resolution from Otonabee-South Monaghan regarding regulations for lithium-ion batteries
- Updates on ladder truck and Fire Marque purchases
Special Events Committee
The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, approve July payables, and discuss business arising from previous meetings, including Safety Day, Halloween, and Christmas in the Village. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or reports listed.
- Approval of July 2024 payables totaling $1,957.95, including $977.45 for washroom rentals and $345.90 for Safety Day signs
- Discussion of Safety Day Review, Halloween Event, and Christmas in the Village
- Adoption of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
Environmental Services Committee Meeting
The Environmental Services Committee will consider endorsing a revised $126,052.90 tender from Birnam Excavating Ltd. for pumping station rehabilitations, forwarding it to Council. They will also review a proposed amendment to the Sewer Use Discharge Bylaw to allow property inspections, and receive a capital project status update. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and approval of water and sewer payables.
- Endorse revised tender of $126,052.90 plus HST from Birnam Excavating Ltd. for pumping station rehabilitations at PS 6, 7 & 10
- Endorse amendment to Sewer Use Discharge Bylaw 67 of 2017 to allow property inspections for Inflow & Infiltration reduction
- Receive capital project status update (SR-24-200)
- Approve water and sewer payables for June and July 2024 totaling $641,827.77
- Receive LAWSS meeting minutes from May 2024
Court of Revision - Braaksma Drain Extension and Branch No 4
The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is holding a Court of Revision meeting to hear landowner appeals regarding the Schedule of Assessment for the Braaksma Drain Extension and Branch No. 4, as set out in the Engineer's Report dated June 10, 2024. The court can only alter the assessment schedule, not the Engineer's Report, and any changes must keep the total the same. No written appeals have been filed, so the meeting is expected to be procedural and likely brief. The meeting will be streamed live and recorded on the Town's YouTube page.
- Court of Revision for Braaksma Drain Extension and Branch No. 4
- Schedule of Assessment and Maintenance to be reviewed
- No written appeals of assessment received
- Meeting streamed live on Town's YouTube channel
- Adjournment motion scheduled
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a staff recommendation to continue annual grants of $10,000 each to the Town of Petrolia and the Municipality of Lambton Shores for arena operations, and to formalize these grants through agreements. The agenda also includes several routine items: adoption of minutes, approval of a drainage restoration contract, a facade improvement grant, and multiple drainage by-laws.
- Annual grants of $10,000 each to Petrolia and Lambton Shores arenas; staff recommends continuing and formalizing via agreement
- Quotation for O'Brien Branch 'A' Drain restoration: $58,921.96 from Cope Construction
- Asphalt resurfacing of Second and Jane Streets: $123,180.00 from Sevcon Paving
- Façade and Structural Improvement Program application for 600 Broadway Street
- Third reading of by-laws for Montgomery Drain, Maple Street Drain, and Stonehouse Drain; collection by-laws for Bonnie Doon Creek, Phippen, Broadway Street, and 2023 maintenance
Planning Public Meeting - Short-Term Rental Licensing & Official Plan Amendment 57
The meeting will address the adoption of By-law 116 of 2023 to license and regulate short-term rentals. Council will also consider Official Plan Amendment 57 to allow for the enforcement of these regulations.
- By-law 116 of 2023: Licensing, regulating, and governing short-term rentals
- Official Plan Amendment 57: Amending the Official Plan to allow STR regulation
- By-law 66 of 2024: Proposed by-law to approve Official Plan Amendment 57
- Public presentations regarding short-term rental regulations
Planning Council Meeting
The Planning Council will consider endorsing a one-year extension of draft plan approval for the 41-lot Trails Edge subdivision, and will vote on two correspondence requests: reducing a site plan letter of credit to $10,000 and allowing a sea-can at 731 Broadway Street for up to six months. The agenda also includes routine correspondence and a closed session for litigation matters.
- Extension request for Draft Plan 38T-20001 (Key Homes - Trails Edge) - 41 single detached lots
- Request to reduce Site Plan Agreement SP-02-2024 letter of credit to $10,000 (McCallum Build and Renovate Inc.)
- Request to place a sea-can on laneway at 731 Broadway Street for up to 6 months (Catherine Tyrie)
- Closed session for litigation matters under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e)