Arran-Elderslie public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several new by-laws, including a 2024 Fees and Charges By-law and Community Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning amendments, landfill scale house requests, and a workshop regarding central business district regulations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-059 (Becker)
• By-law 63-2023: Community Improvement Project Areas
• By-law 64-2023: Community Improvement Plan
• By-law 65-2023: 2024 Fees and Charges
• By-law 66-2023: Appointment of Municipal Support Services Inc. for by-law enforcement

Committee of Adjustment

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Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal items including a zoning amendment for 88 5th Avenue SW and updates to the Community Improvement Plan. Additionally, staff will present the proposed 2024 Fees and Charges By-Law.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2023-059 (Becker - 88 5th Avenue SW)
• Municipal Community Improvement Plan Update
• Proposed 2024 Fees and Charges By-Law
• Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for DJI Matrice 30 T
• By-law 61-2023 to appoint an Interim Treasurer

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group

The working group will discuss several Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project proposals, including Orchard Storage and Grey Owl projects. Members will also review a presentation regarding challenges facing the electrical system.

• Discussion of BESS proposals including Orchard Storage and Grey Owl projects
• Review of Bill Palmer's presentation on electrical system challenges
• Approval of Recording Secretary invoice for September and October 2023
• Update from Wind Concerns Ontario regarding BESS proposals

Council Meeting

The council will review by-laws regarding animal control, bylaw enforcement, and a new petition policy. The agenda also includes discussions on conservation authority budgets and a zoning amendment. Staff reports on building permits and fire services will be presented.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-015 (5019386 Ontario Inc.)
• Agreements with Municipal Support Services Inc. for bylaw enforcement and animal control
• Adoption of a Municipal Petition Policy
• 2024 Draft Budgets for Saugeen Valley and Grey Sauble Conservation Authorities
• Enbridge cheque presentation to Fire & Emergency Services

Council Meeting

The council will discuss a report on automated speed enforcement regarding speeding concerns in local communities. Members will also consider an amended resolution for the Grey Owl Storage project and By-Law 53-2023 for the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. A presentation on development charges is also scheduled.

• Report on Automated Speed Enforcement (Photo Radar) regarding speeding concerns
• Amended municipal support resolution for Grey Owl Storage project
• By-Law 53-2023: Saugeen Valley Category 3 Apportionment Agreement
• Presentation on Development Charges by Daryl Abbs
• New Municipal Petition Policy report

Council Meeting

The meeting includes public meetings for a zoning amendment and a draft subdivision plan for Ardent Paisley Development on North Street. Council will also review reports regarding snow removal contracts, surplus lands, and recent wastewater events.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-015
• Public meeting for Ardent Paisley Development on North Street
• Renewal of snow removal contracts
• Purchase request for a portable pump for Chesley District Fire Department
• Report on Riverside Overflow and Tara Wastewater events

Council Meeting

The council will review zoning by-law amendments for Don Grant and Bill Kuntz and Christine Patchell. The agenda includes reports on assuming lands into the municipal road system at Sideroad 15, Elderslie. Staff reports regarding the electoral system and stormwater rate studies are also scheduled.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-052 (Don Grant)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-067 (Bill Kuntz and Christine Patchell)
• Assumption of lands into Municipal Road System at Sideroad 15, Elderslie
• Review of the Electoral System
• Consulting Services for Stormwater Rate Study

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group

The working group is reviewing updated terms of reference and various energy-related presentations. Discussions include wind turbine noise research, water sampling updates, and provincial activity reports.

• Approval of revised Terms of Reference and name change to Multi Municipal Energy Working Group
• Presentation on the 10th International Wind Turbine Noise Conference by Bill Palmer
• Update on Chatham Kent well water issues by Ruby Mekker
• Review of correspondence regarding health hazards from the Ministry of Health
• Review of IESO selected proponents documentation

Council Meeting

The Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and various staff reports. Discussion items include a notice of motion regarding the CIBC branch closure and updates on municipal services.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-035 - Shantz
• Notice of Motion: Closure of Chesley CIBC Branch
• Tender award for repairs to Ross Street Bridge, Paisley
• Tender award for trucking of winter salt
• Zoning By-law Amendments Z-2023-049 (Bailey), Z-2023-048 (Sweiger), and Z-2023-128 (Shaw)

Council Meeting

Council approved a support resolution for the Grey Owl Storage Project electricity facility. They also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a property severance at 761 Concession 10 E and passed a motion condemning hate and directing staff to explore an inclusion committee.

• Approved support resolution for Shift Solar Inc. Grey Owl Storage Project (400 MW electricity storage)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-049 for Bruce and Shannon Bailey (761 Concession 10 E)
• Passed resolution condemning hate and directing staff to explore creating an inclusion and accessibility committee
• Adopted July 10, 2023 Council minutes
• Received Paisley Firehall Subcommittee Minutes of March 8, 2023 for information

Council Meeting

Council approved several infrastructure and recreation projects, including a construction contract for the Paisley Community Centre and funding for Queen Street reconstruction. They also updated curling club agreements and approved soccer field reconfigurations in Tara.

• Approved $346,203.75 contract with Domm Construction Ltd. for Paisley Community Centre 2nd Level Renovation
• Approved $362,269.90 for Queen Street Reconstruction cost increases ($78,608.52 from watermain reserves; $283,661.38 from roads reserve)
• Approved $6,836.50 for new soccer frames and nets and reconfiguration of Tara Soccer Field
• Updated Tara and Paisley Curling Club agreements to include up to $1,000 in complimentary bookings
• Directed staff to enter an agreement for 2023-2024 concession operations at Tara Community Centre
• Adopted June 26, 2023 Council minutes
• Received January 19, 2023 Health and Safety Committee Minutes for information

Council Meeting

Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment and Local Official Plan Amendment to allow Abraflex (2004) Ltd. to sever land and redesignate a portion from industrial to residential. Council also awarded contracts for winter sand and salt. Staff were directed to continue negotiations for land acquisition near the proposed Paisley fire hall site.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment L-2022-014 for Abraflex (2004) Ltd (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-101 for Abraflex (2004) Ltd (Carried)
• Awarded winter sand contract to Ed Karcher Construction Ltd. for $58,731.75 including HST (Carried)
• Awarded salt contract to Compass Minerals for $12,911.66 including HST (Carried)
• Directed staff to formalize grading costs and continue negotiations for approximately one acre of land north of the proposed Paisley fire hall site

Council Meeting

Council authorized the purchase of two crew cab trucks and new radios for the fire department. Members also approved the official names for three municipal splash pads and established a recurring year-end office closure.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $66,797.76
• Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 for $61,042.71
• Awarded $16,409.86 contract to Hartman Communications for fire department radios
• Endorsed names for splash pads: Chesley Kinsmen, Tara, and Paisley Rotary
• Approved annual municipal office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Directed staff to prepare a burn by-law exemption for 345 Queen Street, Paisley
• Directed staff to report on design and placement of municipal gateway signage
• Waived competitive quote requirements for 2023 operational Vendors of Record

Council Meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow a micro-cultivation and micro-processing cannabis facility at 46 Bruce Road 17. The decision followed delegations expressing concerns over water usage and odor. Council also awarded several road paving and micro-surfacing contracts.

• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2022-127 for cannabis facility at 46 Bruce Road 17 (4-3)
• Awarded $58,227.21 asphalt contract to E.C. King Contracting for Industrial Road in Chesley
• Awarded $25,568.91 asphalt contract to E.C. King Contracting for Albert Street in Paisley
• Awarded $236,208.42 micro-surfacing contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for Elderslie-Arran Townline
• Awarded $149,973.60 micro-surfacing contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for Concession 10, Elderslie
• Accepted 2021 Audited Financial Statements presented by BDO Canada
• Approved preparation of 65 lapel pins for Normoska Car Tour
• Approved preparation of 40 lapel pins for a Farm Tour