Arran-Elderslie public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a draft motion regarding an announcement from the South Bruce Grey Health Centre. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Draft motion on South Bruce Grey Health Centre announcement
• By-law 81-2021 confirming the special council meeting

Council directed staff to write a letter to the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board and request a delegation for the January 10, 2022 meeting. Council passed a resolution opposing any reduction in services at Chesley and Walkerton hospitals, supporting a provincial third-party review, and sending the motion to provincial officials and neighboring municipalities.

• Directed staff to prepare a letter to the Hospital Board
• Directed staff to request a delegation from SBGHC Board Chair and CAO for Jan 10, 2022 meeting
• Approved resolution opposing hospital service reductions and requesting provincial third-party review (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with a public presentation of the draft 2022 budget. The council will also adopt the agenda, consider a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings, and note upcoming meeting dates. No decisions on the budget are listed on the agenda.

• Public meeting: Draft 2022 Budget Presentation
• By-Law No. 80-2021 to confirm proceedings of the December 15, 2021 council meeting
• Upcoming council meetings: January 10, 2022; January 31, 2022; February 14, 2022

The council held a public meeting to receive the draft 2022 budget presentation from the Treasurer, which summarized departmental priorities. No decisions were made on the budget; a final budget is scheduled for approval in January/February 2022. The council also adopted the agenda and confirmed the meeting's proceedings via by-law.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (30-489-2021)
• Confirmed proceedings via By-law No. 80-2021 (30-490-2021)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (30-491-2021)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider the draft 2022 operating and capital budget, a new fees and charges by-law, and several other items including an open-air burning by-law revision and agreements. Delegations will present on the Bruce County Public Library, a hospital foundation mammography campaign, the asset management plan, and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for a CAO performance review and litigation update.

• Draft 2022 Operating and Capital Budget (SRFIN.21.47)
• Fees and Charges By-law for 2022 (SRFIN.21.46)
• Open-Air Burning By-law No. 19-2021 revision (SRF.2021.05)
• By-law 78-2021 authorizing agreement with Chesley Community Players
• Delegation: Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation mammography machine capital campaign

Council received the draft 2022 operating and capital budget, which proposes a 3.0% tax rate increase but requires an additional $232,132 in reductions to balance. Staff were directed to refine the budget and present a revised version in January. Council also approved the 2022 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities and accepted the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority's 2022 draft budget.

• Received draft 2022 budget with 3.0% tax increase, directed staff to find $232,132 in savings (carried)
• Approved 2022 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities (carried)
• Accepted Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2022 draft budget (carried)
• Approved recommended changes to 2022 Fees and Charges by-law (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare amending by-law for agricultural burn permits (carried)
• Supported request for additional supports for Chesley Place assisted living (carried)
• Supported $22,500 grant request for Trinity Theatre in 2022 budget (carried)
• Adopted closed session recommendation to move CAO to Step 4 pay band (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with several administrative items. Council will review the departmental work plan for 2021-2023, consider a staff report on fire practice compensation, and decide whether to authorize funds for staff Christmas appreciation gifts. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters, including a performance review and physician recruitment.

• Review of Arran-Elderslie Departmental Work Plan 2021-2023
• Staff report SRFIN.21.45 on Fire Practice Compensation
• Authorize funds for staff Christmas appreciation gifts
• Closed session on personal matters, performance review, and physician recruitment
• Confirming By-law 75-2021

Council approved a resolution delegating authority to the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dr. Tang to start a family medicine practice at the Chesley Medical Clinic. They also voted to maintain the current fire practice compensation policy and to have staff review it as part of the 2022 Fire Master Plan. Funds were approved for staff Christmas appreciation gifts, and the 2021-2023 departmental work plan was presented and discussed.

• Delegated authority to Mayor to sign agreement with Dr. Tang for family medicine practice at Chesley Medical Clinic (carried)
• Maintained current fire practice compensation policy (Option 1) and directed staff to review it as part of Fire Master Plan in 2022 (carried)
• Approved use of funds from account #01-7410-7601 for staff Christmas appreciation gifts (carried)
• Adopted agenda and confirmed proceedings via By-law 75-2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several public meetings, delegations, staff reports, and by-laws. Council will hear from Ontario Power Generation and The Launch Pad, consider zoning amendments for Riverview Estates and the Horner Pit, and review a request for proposals for municipal insurance. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including appointing a fire chief and a confirming by-law.

• Public meeting: Riverview Estates major revision 41T-2010-04 (draft by-law Z46)
• Public meeting: Horner zoning bylaw amendment (draft by-law Z72 Horner Pit)
• Delegation: Ontario Power Generation site update and new division name
• Staff report: RFP for municipal general insurance for 2022
• By-law 72-2021 to appoint a Fire Chief

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several staff reports and by-laws for decision. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment for the Galbraith property, a by-law to authorize telephone and internet voting for the 2022 election, and reports on downtown revitalization projects in Chesley and Paisley. Council will also consider a CUPE request to support an OMERS third-party review and review the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority's 2022 draft budget.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-076 (Galbraith) - public meeting and draft by-law
• By-Law No. 70-2021 - Authorize alternative voting method (telephone/internet) for election
• SRECDEV.21.10 - 2021 Chesley and Paisley Downtown Revitalization Projects
• SRW.21.43 - Grader engine replacement additional information (John Deere 870G)
• Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2022 Draft Budget

Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-076, allowing creation of three residential lots on private services in the Hamlet of Arkwright, with reduced lot frontage and area requirements. Council also approved funding for a boiler system at the Bijou/Old Town Hall, supported a grader engine replacement, and directed staff to retain Simply Voting for the 2022 municipal election.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-076 for three residential lots in Arkwright (carried)
• Approved motion calling for independent third-party review of OMERS investment performance (carried)
• Directed staff to enter agreement with Simply Voting for 2022 election internet/telephone voting (carried)
• Referred Paisley Blues Festival tarp structure proposal back to staff for further investigation (carried)
• Directed use of Bijou/Old Town Hall reserve (01-0000-2195) for boiler system (carried)
• Supported EL7 John Deere grader engine replacement from Brandt for $46,088 (excluding HST), funded by Roads Reserve (carried)
• Approved Chesley and Paisley Downtown Revitalization Projects and pre-budget approval of $3,472 for flower basket project (carried)
• Adopted By-law 70-2021 for telephone/internet voting in 2022 municipal election (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council of Arran-Elderslie is meeting to consider staff reports on surplus municipal lands, a human resources contract, the third-quarter financial report, municipal drain cleanouts, a grader engine replacement, sidewalk snow removal in Paisley, by-law enforcement, and a lease agreement for the Chesley Town Hall/Bijou Theatre. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, correspondence, and a closed session for recruitment.

• Surplus Lands Review (SRCLK.2021.18) with potential municipal lands for disposal
• Quarterly financial report for September 30, 2021 (SRFIN.21.39)
• Tyndall and Simpson Municipal Drain clean-out requests (SRW.21.39)
• Grader engine replacement (SRW.21.40) with estimates from Brandt and Wave
• Sidewalk snow removal on Queen Street North, Paisley (SRW.21.41)

Council approved the installation of a two-boiler heating system at the former Chesley Town Hall, after a motion to monitor a single boiler was defeated. They also approved in principle a lease renewal with the Chesley Community Players for the same building, and directed staff to proceed with title searches and a road tour for surplus lands. The COVID-19 emergency declaration was lifted.

• Approved two-boiler heating system at former Chesley Town Hall (25-411-2021)
• Defeated motion to monitor single boiler efficiency (25-410-2021)
• Approved in principle lease renewal with Chesley Community Players for 2022-2027 (25-412-2021)
• Removed Bijou Theatre and Arkwright Hall from surplus lands listing (25-403, 25-404)
• Directed staff to conduct title searches and road tour for surplus lands (25-405)
• Directed staff to prepare RFP for HR recruitment/retention review (25-406)
• Authorized snow removal contract for Queen Street North sidewalk (25-408)
• Lifted COVID-19 emergency declaration (25-414)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with routine items: adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and considering staff reports. Key items include a proposed 2022 schedule of regular council meetings and a report on upgrading the Chesley Town Hall heating system. Council will also consider two by-laws: one adopting a delegation of powers and duties policy, and one authorizing a service agreement with GSS Engineering Consultants.

• By-law 66-2021: Adopt a Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy
• By-law 67-2021: Authorize Service Agreement (ORO) with GSS Engineering Consultants
• SRCLK.2021.16: 2022 Regularly Scheduled Council Meetings
• SRREC 21.21: Chesley Town Hall Heat System Upgrade
• Correspondence: 2022 Annual OPP Billing, Bruce County Development Charges Public Meeting Notice

Council approved a $10,860 heat system upgrade at Chesley Town Hall, funded from the Recreation General Reserve. They also adopted the 2022 regular council meeting schedule, passed three by-laws (delegation of powers policy, a service agreement with GSS Engineering, and a confirming by-law), and adopted minutes from previous meetings. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,860 heat unit upgrade at Chesley Town Hall by Bridge Plumbing and Heating, funded from Recreation General Reserve (carried)
• Adopted 2022 regularly scheduled council meetings (carried)
• Adopted By-law 66-2021 for Delegation of Powers and Duties policy (carried)
• Adopted By-law 67-2021 authorizing service agreement with GSS Engineering Consultants (carried)
• Adopted By-law 68-2021 confirming proceedings of the meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 27, 2021 regular council meeting (carried)
• Adopted Paisley Fire Committee minutes from March 22, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Paisley Fire Hall Sub Committee minutes from September 14, 2020 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding proposed work on the Paisley Dyke. The meeting includes reviews of year-end financial statements and several new municipal by-laws.

• Proposed works at the Paisley Dyke upstream of the Queen Street Bridge
• By-Law 62-2021: Community Flag Raising Policy
• By-Law 63-2021: Amended Council Remuneration and Expense Policy
• By-Law 64-2021: Agreement with Grant Match
• Contracts for snow removal and Calhoun Municipal Drain Cleanout

Council approved a 5-year, $175,000 interest-free loan to the Chesley Kinsmen Club for a new splashpad, and supported the project. Council also approved several operational items, including snow removal contracts, a change order for municipal drain cleanout, and appointment of an Overall Responsible Operator. The 2020 draft financial statements were presented, showing an annual surplus of $2,114,671.

• Approved $175,000 interest-free loan to Chesley Kinsmen for splashpad (carried)
• Approved snow removal contracts at $130/hr for trucks and $180/hr for tractor/blower (carried)
• Approved change order for Calhoun Municipal Drain cleanout added to existing Faust Construction contract (carried)
• Appointed Rakesh Sharma as Overall Responsible Operator for one year (carried)
• Approved Paisley Blues Festival coverall structure in principle, subject to final report (carried)
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as external auditors for 2020-2021 (carried)
• Adopted By-law 62-2021 for Community Flag Raising Policy (carried)
• Adopted By-law 63-2021 for Amended Council Remuneration and Expense Policy (carried)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including opting out of the Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminating vacant/excess land property discounts starting in 2022. Council will also review staff reports on doctor recruitment incentives, a proposed consent application at 432 Alma Street in Paisley, and various public works items. The agenda includes a delegation from the Municipal Innovation Council and correspondence on sidewalk snow removal in Paisley.

• By-Law 57-2021: Opt-out of Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminate vacant/excess land subclass discounts starting 2022
• By-Law 60-2021: Authorize agreement with Lallemand Bio-Ingredients
• SRDPCLK.21.09: Doctor Recruitment Incentives report
• SRCAO.21.07: Proposed consent application B-2020-123 for 432 Alma Street, Paisley (Lorenz)
• SRW.21.28: Invermay Bridge report

Council approved a doctor recruitment incentive package including free rent, overhead allowances, and a furnished office, and authorized a land purchase for $121,230 plus costs. It also awarded contracts for winter sand/salt, culverts, and fencing, and passed several by-laws, including opting out of the vacant unit rebate program.

• Approved doctor recruitment incentives: up to 1 year free rent at Chesley Medical Clinic, overhead allowance up to $50,000, and up to $6,000 for office equipment, with a 4-year service contract.
• Authorized land purchase of Part 1 and Part 2 of Reference Plan 3R10501 for $121,230 plus costs, funded from Capital ID 02-2574.
• Awarded winter sand and salt contracts: $31,080 plus HST for sand from Ed Karcher Construction, and $7,692 plus HST for salt from Compass Minerals.
• Awarded culvert contract to Carson Supply for $17,153.11 excluding HST.
• Awarded fencing contracts: $11,995 plus HST to Built Wright Fencing for Tara Ball Diamond backstop, and $10,500 plus HST to Modern Fencing for Paisley Tennis Court.
• Approved transfer of $34,293 from Community Well Being Reserve Fund to Reserve – Water for Natural Gas Project final balance.
• Passed By-law 57-2021 to opt out of the Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminate vacant/excess land property discounts starting in 2022.
• Directed staff to investigate snow removal options on Queen Street in Paisley and report back.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a property in the village of Paisley. The body will consider a proposal to develop vacant lands into residential units.

• Minor Variance Application A-2021-060: Proposed four street townhouse dwelling units at Part Lot 11, Paisley Townplot, Regent St S

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a closed session for legal advice and potential litigation, followed by staff reports and several by-laws. Council will consider an ICIP Green Infrastructure Stream application, authorize agreements with EPCOR and James Special Services Inc., and appoint a municipal law enforcement officer.

• SRREC.21.20 ICIP Green Infrastructure Stream - 2021 Intake
• By-Law 52-2021 Authorize EPCOR Agreement
• By-Law 53-2021 Authorize agreement with James Special Services Inc. for By-Law Enforcement Services
• By-Law 54-2021 Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• By-Law 55-2021 Confirming Council Meeting - August 30, 2021

Council authorized the EPCOR agreement to proceed with natural gas line installation in Chesley, despite concerns about franchise fee defaults and tree replanting. Staff will follow up on these issues and report back on September 13. Council also approved agreements for by-law enforcement services and appointed a municipal law enforcement officer, and directed staff to prepare a grant application for watermain replacement in Tara.

• Approved By-law 52-2021 authorizing EPCOR agreement for natural gas lines in Chesley (carried)
• Approved By-law 53-2021 for by-law enforcement services with James Special Services Inc. (carried)
• Approved By-law 54-2021 appointing a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare grant application for ICIP Green Infrastructure Stream for Hamilton Street watermain replacement in Tara (carried)
• Approved By-law 55-2021 confirming proceedings of the meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for Hammelea Farms and the adoption of a staff code of conduct. The agenda includes reviews of quarterly financial reports, equipment purchases, and various local facility projects.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2021-041 for Hammelea Farms
• By-Law No. 50-2021 to adopt a Staff Code of Conduct
• Purchase of a single axle sander/snowplow truck
• Proposed annual closure of Water Street for the Paisley Artscape Society event
• Window replacement for Paisley Legion and lift project for Paisley Town Hall

Council received the staff report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-041 (Hammellea Farms) and directed that the necessary by-law be prepared. The amendment would permit the severance of a surplus farm dwelling, with a reduced lot area of 0.4 ha for the severed parcel and 33.46 acres for the retained parcel. Council also approved several other items, including cancelling vacant unit rebates and excess land discounts for 2022, authorizing a used sander/plow truck purchase up to $60,000, and approving window replacement and lift projects at the Paisley Town Hall.

• Received staff report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-041 (Hammellea Farms) and directed by-law preparation (carried)
• Authorized annual closure of River Street between Albert and James for Paisley Artscape Society Artists on the River event (carried)
• Directed staff to report on Paisley Bluesfest coverall structure and form working team (carried)
• Cancelled Vacant Unit Rebates and Vacant/Excess Land Subclass Property Tax discounts effective 2022 (carried)
• Approved entering agreement with Bruce County for Queen Street reconstruction during Teeswater Bridge construction (carried)
• Authorized purchase of used single axle sander/plow truck up to $60,000 from Winter Control Reserve (carried)
• Approved Premier Windows and Doors Ltd. for three south-facing windows at Paisley Town Hall at $5,387.76 (carried)
• Approved Domm Construction for Paisley Town Hall Lift project at $194,840.00 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider a request from the Paisley Artscape Society to close part of Water Street between Albert and James Streets for their annual Artists on the River art sale on August 7, 2021. Council will also review staff reports on federal funding application opportunities and a proposed resolution supporting an OPP positive ticketing campaign. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adoption of agenda, disclosures of interest, and a confirming by-law.

• Road closure request for Artists on the River art sale on Water Street between Albert and James Streets, Aug 7
• Staff report on Canada Community Revitalization Fund and Enabling Accessibility Fund application opportunities
• Staff report on Arran-Elderslie supporting OPP Positive Ticketing Campaign
• By-Law 48-2021 confirming the special council meeting

Council approved a one-time road closure for the Paisley Artscape Society's August 7 event, directed staff to apply for federal grants, and approved $300 in gift cards for an OPP campaign. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved road closure of Water Street between Albert and James Streets for Aug 7, 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to apply to Canada Community Revitalization Fund and Enabling Accessibility Fund (carried)
• Approved $300 purchase of local gift cards for OPP Positive Ticketing Campaign (carried)
• Adopted agenda and confirmed proceedings via By-law 48-2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

The Arran-Elderslie Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several staff reports, including a staff code of conduct, a property tax write-off for 187 Balaklava Street, Paisley, a snow blade purchase, and roof replacements for the Paisley and Tara Community Centres. They will also hear a delegation from the Arran-Elderslie Youth Council and consider a motion supporting Fort Erie's resolution on capital gains tax exemptions for primary residences.

• Staff Code of Conduct (SRCLK.2021.13)
• Property tax write-off for 187 Balaklava Street, Paisley (SRFIN.21.27)
• 6-way snow blade purchase (SRW.21.25)
• Paisley & Tara Community Centre roof replacements (SRREC.21.16)
• By-law 47-2021 to convey Part 2, Plan 10478 to Gibbons

Council directed staff to enter into an agreement with James Special Services for by-law enforcement/property standards services up to three days per week, continuing the shared services agreement with Chatsworth. They also approved a $32,874 property tax write-off for 187 Balaklava Street, Paisley, and a $9,813 snow blade purchase. Additionally, they supported the Youth Council with a $250 donation and endorsed a resolution opposing capital gains tax changes on primary residences.

• Approved $250 donation to Arran-Elderslie Youth Council from account 01-7410-7601
• Endorsed Fort Erie resolution opposing elimination of Capital Gains Tax exemptions on primary residences
• Directed staff to prepare by-law to adopt a Staff Code of Conduct
• Recommended lot creation responsibilities remain with Bruce County
• Authorized $32,874 property tax write-off for 187 Balaklava Street, Paisley
• Approved purchase of 6-way snow blade from Toromont CAT for $9,813 plus HST
• Directed staff to enter into agreement with James Special Services for by-law enforcement up to 3 days/week
• Approved roof replacements at Paisley and Tara Community Centres

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a request from James Colaco to install a temporary sidewalk patio at The Paisley Common restaurant. The meeting also includes reports on asset management, water pressure in Tara, and surplus lands in Paisley.

• Request for temporary sidewalk patio at The Paisley Common
• Surplus lands report for Shore Road Allowance, 381 Goldie Street, Paisley
• By-Law No. 45-2021 Grant and Donation Policy
• Paisley Hose Tower roof replacement quotes
• Annual Update on Asset Management report

Council approved the concept of a temporary patio adjacent to The Paisley Common restaurant, directing staff to work with the County of Bruce on administrative and technical requirements. They also declared a shore road allowance at 381 Goldie Street, Paisley, as surplus and approved its conveyance to adjacent landowners. Additionally, Council authorized the absence of Councillor Doug Bell due to illness and directed staff to prepare a letter to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding funds from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

• Approved the concept of a temporary patio for The Paisley Common, directing staff to work with the County of Bruce.
• Declared Part 2, Plan 3R-10478 (shore road allowance at 381 Goldie Street, Paisley) surplus and approved conveyance to adjacent landowners.
• Authorized the absence of Councillor Doug Bell due to illness until he can resume attendance.
• Directed staff to prepare a letter to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding funds from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.
• Approved the Paisley Hose Tower roof replacement with NPR Exteriors, including an additional $708.80 for shingles.
• Directed staff to review flag-lowering opportunities with Bruce County to honour residential school tragedies.
• Tabled the adoption of June 14, 2021 minutes pending revisions.
• Directed staff to prepare a motion for a $250 donation to the Arran-Elderslie Youth Council.

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Brook Street West construction and the Paisley Tennis Court. The meeting includes reviews of the Grant and Donation Policy and an amended Code of Conduct. Members will also hear reports from the Integrity Commissioner and a request for a patio at The Paisley Common.

• Brook Street West 2021 Construction
• By-Law 43-2021 to adopt an amended Code of Conduct
• By-Law 40-2021 Joint Community Safety and Well Being Agreement
• Chesley and Tara Painting Project
• Tara Arena Brine Circulating System

Council approved flying the Pride flag June 15-30 and directed staff to prepare a report on land acknowledgements and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. A $3,000 donation to the Paisley Blues Festival was defeated. Several contracts were awarded, including painting projects and a tennis court, and the 2021 Brook Street construction was postponed to 2022.

• Approved Pride flag request for June 15-30 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on land acknowledgements and Truth and Reconciliation (5-0)
• Defeated $3,000 donation to Paisley Blues Festival
• Awarded $55,100 painting contract to A-1 General Contractors Inc.
• Approved $25,317 Paisley Tennis Court project with MEI Paving Contractors
• Approved $18,472 Tara Arena brine system with T & W Enterprises
• Postponed 2021 Brook Street construction to 2022
• Adopted By-law 40-2021 for Joint Community Safety and Well-Being Agreement

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss updates to the Code of Conduct and Council Remuneration and Expense policies. The meeting includes reviews of recreation projects in Paisley and Chesley, as well as several municipal by-laws.

• By-Law No. 35-2021 to amend Fees and Services By-Law
• By-Law No. 30-2021 to assume Stormwater Management Pond at Chestnut Hill Crescent
• By-Law No. 37-2021 to adopt Council Remuneration and Expense Policy
• Proposed projects for Paisley Dog Park, Paisley Tennis Court, and Chesley and Tara Community Centre painting
• Cleanout of Calhoun Municipal Drain

Council endorsed the national 988 suicide and crisis hotline initiative and directed staff to send support letters. They approved the Paisley Dog Park project with a $26,100 zero-interest loan to the committee, and passed several by-laws including one to adopt a Council Remuneration and Expense Policy. Two recreation projects (Chesley and Tara Community Centre painting and Paisley Tennis Court) were tabled.

• Endorsed 988 crisis hotline initiative, directed support letters (carried)
• Approved Paisley Dog Park project with $26,100 zero-interest loan (carried)
• Tabled $55,100 Chesley and Tara Community Centre painting contract
• Tabled $25,317 Paisley Tennis Court project
• Adopted By-law 37-2021 Council Remuneration and Expense Policy (carried)
• Approved disposal of surplus equipment per SRW.21.20 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on Integrity Commissioner service options (carried)
• Adopted recommendations from closed session on bylaw enforcement (5-1)

Council Meeting

The Arran-Elderslie Council will discuss several new by-laws regarding land sales and road allowances. The meeting includes reports on infrastructure tenders, financial software, and a request to dispose of a 1991 GMC fire truck.

• By-Law 32-2021: Sale of Surplus Lands Policy
• By-Law 33-2021: Original Road Allowance and Original Shore Road Allowance Policy
• Award of RFP for Paisley Community Centre LED Lighting Project
• Hot Mix Pavement Tender and GSS Contract for Overall Responsible Operator
• By-Law 31-2021: Appointment of a CAO

Council awarded hot mix pavement contracts totaling $348,683 to two companies for road work on multiple streets. It also approved several other items, including a new CAO appointment, a development agreement, and a policy for council remuneration. The meeting included a closed session for personal matters.

• Awarded hot mix pavement tender to Harold Sutherland Construction for $337,955 (Tenders A & B) and Multiple Enterprises Inc. for $10,728 (Tender C)
• Approved OPP Detachment Board composition in principle and directed staff to continue work on proposal
• Adopted Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy and amended Conference/Convention Policy
• Approved purchase of Citywide Budgeting software from Public Sector Digest, exempt from procurement policy
• Terminated contract with GSS Engineering for Overall Responsible Operator services
• Awarded LED lighting project at Paisley Community Centre to Stinson Electric for $23,450.49
• Declared 1991 GMC Fire Truck surplus and approved its disposal, with donation option to First Nations
• Approved installation of dry hydrant system on private land for rural water supply

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie adopted a Sewer Financial Plan for 2021-2026 and approved new policies for surplus lands and unopened road allowances. Council also authorized a $7,000 expenditure to join Saugeen Connects and approved a mural project for the Tara Pool building.

• Adopted Sewer Financial Plan as the Operating and Capital Budget for 2021-2026
• Approved $7,000 from Economic Development Reserve to join Saugeen Connects
• Passed By-law 27-2021 for fire dispatch services with Owen Sound Police Services Board
• Approved Crystal Gunson for the Tara Pool Building Mural Project
• Approved 2021 council remuneration: Mayor $12,381.00 annually, Deputy Mayor $7,594.68, and Councillors $6,996.36

Council approved joining Saugeen Connects with $7,000 from the Economic Development Reserve, adopted the 2021-2026 Sewer Financial Plan as the operating and capital budget, and approved several staff reports and contracts. A decision on the dog park location was deferred pending soil sampling, and a contract for the Overall Responsible Operator was tabled.

• Approved $7,000 from Economic Development Reserve to join Saugeen Connects (13-190-2021)
• Adopted Sewer Financial Plan as 2021-2026 operating and capital budget (13-184-2021)
• Approved change order for Barfoot Drain 1E cleanout added to existing Faust Construction contract (13-185-2021)
• Approved Crystal Gunson to complete Tara Pool Building Mural Project (13-189-2021)
• Authorized fire dispatch service agreement with Owen Sound Police Services Board via By-law 27-2021 (13-191-2021)
• Directed staff to prepare agreement with Paisley Dog Park Committee (13-178-2021)
• Tabled decision on Overall Responsible Operator contract (13-187-2021)
• Deferred By-law 28-2021 (development agreement) to next meeting

Council Meeting

The Arran-Elderslie Council will discuss a roads and sidewalks management study and review several tender awards for equipment and construction. The body is also considering two new by-laws regarding open air burning and capital charges for the Burgoyne Drinking Water System.

• By-law 20-2021 to establish a Capital Charge for the Burgoyne Drinking Water System
• By-law 19-2021 regarding Open Air Burning
• Tender awards for a new Water Department Shop, maintenance gravel, and a 4WD Tractor Backhoe
• GSS Engineering delegation regarding Roads and Sidewalks Management Study
• Review of 2021 insurance coverage with Marsh Canada Limited