Arran-Elderslie public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the third draft of the 2025 budget and consider several by-laws, including new medical clinic leases and fee changes. The meeting also includes updates on the Paisley Street Sculpture Project and a drainage complaint.

• Awarding tender for New Paisley Fire Hall servicing to Dozlan Construction (By-law 70-2024)
• Review of 2025 Budget Draft 3
• Commercial lease agreements for Chesley and Paisley Medical Clinics with Brockton & Area Family Health Team
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Caley Grains Inc. at 4668 Bruce Road 3
• Adoption of 2025 Fees and Charges (By-law 67-2024)

Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board

The Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board will discuss the draft 2025 operating budget and review the third quarter 2024 report. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Review of draft 2025 operating budget (SRFIN.24.21)
• Third quarter 2024 report on fire services (SRFIRE 24.07)
• Appendix with stats for Chesley Chatsworth Tanker 94
• Appendix with third quarter stats for Chesley Chatsworth
• Next meeting dates set for 2025

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss the second draft of the 2025 Operating and Capital budgets. The meeting includes a public session for questions regarding updates to the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law.

• Public meeting for 2025 Fees and Charges By-law updates
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-056 for 4668 Bruce Road 3 to reduce minimum lot area
• Disposal of surplus municipal lands on Alma Street, Paisley
• Lease agreements for Medical Clinics and the Paisley Curling Club (2024-2029)
• By-law 59-2024 to stop up and close a portion of Alma Street, Paisley

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group

The Multi Municipal Energy Working Group will consider approving the recording secretary invoice for May-Oct 2024 and discuss the Skyway 8 turbine failure FOI results. Members will also receive a presentation on BESS safety and hold a roundtable discussion on IESO updates and procurement. The next meeting is proposed for January 9, 2025.

• Approval of recording secretary invoice for May-Oct 2024
• Letter from Arran-Elderslie re: recording secretary
• Freedom of Information request results on Skyway 8 turbine failure
• Bill Palmer presentation on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) safety
• Zorra Township motion on municipal support resolutions for wind turbines (for information)

Chesley Community Working Group

The Chesley Community Working Group is meeting to review action items and discuss community improvements. The group will consider downtown branding and Spruce the Bruce grants.

• Spruce the Bruce Grants (CCWG.24.06)
• Branding in the Downtown (CCWG.24.07)
• Action Items Tracking Sheet (CCWG.24.05)

Special Council Meeting

Council holds a public meeting to present the 2025 draft budget. A confirming by-law (58-2024) will be considered to formalize the special meeting.

• Public meeting on 2025 Draft Budget (presentation attached)
• By-law 58-2024 - confirming the special council meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review three requests for reduced lot frontage and area to allow duplex conversions and a lot severance for semi-detached units.

• Minor Variance A-2024-034 at 239 Nelson Street, Paisley
• Minor Variance A-2024-035 at 233 Nelson Street, Paisley
• Minor Variance A-2024-037 for a lot severance in Arran-Elderslie
• Adoption of September 9, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Adoption of the November 12, 2024 agenda

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss several by-laws, including a construction agreement for the Paisley Firehall and Public Works Building and a joint fire service agreement with the Township of Chatsworth. The meeting also includes delegations regarding a loan for the Tara Curling Club and a battery energy storage system in Chesley.

• By-law 55-2024: Construction agreement with Domm Construction for Paisley Firehall and Public Works Building
• By-law 56-2024: Joint Fire Service Agreement with the Township of Chatsworth
• By-law 54-2024: Establishment of a Fundraising and Donation Policy
• Delegation from Solarbank regarding Battery Energy Storage System at 157 7th Street SW, Chesley
• Tile drainage loan application for 972 Bruce Road 40, Dobbinton

Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee will hold an election for Chair and Vice Chair. It will also approve the agenda, introduce members, define roles and responsibilities, and set future meeting dates. The meeting includes an action items tracking sheet before adjourning.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of agenda
• Introduction of members
• Roles and responsibilities discussion
• Scheduling of future meeting dates

Special Council Meeting

The Arran-Elderslie Special Council will discuss the 2025 draft budget, including capital projects and pre-approval requests, and review a development charges background study.

• Review of 2025 Budget Draft 1
• 2025 Budget Pre-approval Request
• Development Charges Background Study
• 2023 Audit Report
• Confirming By-law 53-2024

Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business items were listed in the record.

Chesley Community Working Group

The Chesley Community Working Group is meeting to establish operational guidelines and goals. The group is reviewing meeting procedures, committee objectives, and a community toolkit.

• Review of meeting procedures and By-law 76-2021 AE Procedure By-law
• Discussion of committee objectives and August 2024 Terms of Reference
• Review of the Chesley Community Toolkit and Chesley Facade Guideline
• Establishment of meeting dates

Tara Community Working Group

The Tara Community Working Group is meeting to establish its operational framework. The group will discuss meeting procedures, committee objectives, and the Tara Community Toolkit.

• Meeting procedures and By-law 76-2021 AE Procedure By-law
• Committee objectives and Terms of Reference
• Tara Community Toolkit and Tara Facade Guideline
• Committee membership
• Establishment of meeting dates

Council Meeting

The Arran-Elderslie Council will review the 2025 budget, approve development agreements with WT Land Corp and 2504970 Ontario Limited, and consider a resolution supporting SolarBank Corporation's battery energy storage system project.

• By-law 48-2024 - Cash-in-lieu
• By-law 49-2024 - Development Agreement with 2504970 Ontario Limited
• By-law 50-2024 - Development Agreement with WT Land Corp
• By-law 51-2024 - Ground Site Lease Agreement - Xplore
• SRFIN.24.15 - 2025 Budget Items

Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board

The Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board will discuss three main items: a financial split analysis for Chatsworth and Arran‑Elderslie, the tender award for a 90‑pumper fire truck for Chesley Station, and a draft Joint Fire Services Agreement. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, declaration of interests, and setting the next meeting date.

• SRFIN.24.13 – Chatsworth and Arran‑Elderslie Joint Fire Board Financial Split Analysis
• SRFIRE.24.04 – Chesley Station 90 Pumper Truck Tender Award
• SRCLK.2024.12 – Draft Joint Fire Services Agreement (2024‑09‑19)
• Adoption of agenda and declaration of pecuniary interests
• Scheduling of next meeting for November 19, 2024

Council Meeting

The Arran‑Elderslie Council will consider a zoning by‑law amendment (By‑law 44‑2024) for the Barclay area, several development and encroachment agreements, and a tender award for a new 90‑pumper fire truck for Chesley Station. Staff reports include a ground‑site lease for XPlore, a development agreement for 300 Canrobert Street, and a reinvestment of a matured Principal Protected Note. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, public presentations, and the adoption of a confirming by‑law (By‑law 46‑2024).

• By‑law 44‑2024 – Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2024‑044 (Barclay)
• By‑law 45‑2024 – Kuepfer Encroachment Agreement
• SRFIRE.24.04 – Chesley Station 90‑Pumper Truck Tender Award
• SRW.24.15 – XPlore Ground Site Lease
• SRWS.2024.07 – Development Agreement for 300 Canrobert Street

Council Meeting

The Arran-Elderslie Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for Barclay. The body will also discuss a municipal support resolution for SolarBank Corporation and various infrastructure and enforcement updates.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-044 - Barclay
• SolarBank Corporation request for Municipal Support Resolution at 157 7th Street SW Chesley
• By-Law 42-2024 Tile Loan Debenture 2024-10 for Grassland Management Inc.
• Development Agreement for Abraflex Joint Water Infrastructure Upgrade
• Encroachment Agreement for Kuepfer at 5 Thomas Road Chesley

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a specific property application. The primary focus of the meeting is a minor variance request.

• Minor Variance Application SRCBO.24.032 – R. Knapp

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a request for a minor variance.

• Minor Variance A-2024-006 - Knapp

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal matters including infrastructure upgrades and election procedures. Discussion includes a proposed alternative voting method for the 2026 municipal election and local official plan amendments.

• By-law 34-2024 and 35-2024: Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Karcher
• By-law 36-2024: Authorization of an alternative voting method for the 2026 Municipal Election
• SRW.24.10: Award of Winter Sand Tender
• SRWS.24.03: Arran-Elderslie and Abraflex Joint Water Infrastructure Upgrades
• SRECDEV.2024.03: Municipal Identifier Signs Update

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for Karcher and hear a delegation regarding a proposed gazebo at Riverside Park. Staff reports also cover water well construction, drinking water quality reviews, and various community center maintenance items.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-029 & Local Official Plan Amendment L-2024-003 - Karcher
• Proposed Gazebo at Riverside Park (Paisley Agricultural Society)
• Chesley Park Well #4 construction update
• Chesley Medical Clinic roof replacement
• Allenford Ball Diamond lights

Council Meeting

The Council will review several staff reports including a potential closure of Pearce Bridge and drinking water inspection results. The agenda also includes a presentation on flood forecasting and the introduction of a new Animal Control By-law.

• By-law 29-2024: Animal Control By-law and associated fines
• Pearce Bridge potential closure discussion
• Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Flood Forecasting & Warning Program presentation
• Ministry Drinking Water Inspections for Tara and Arran-Elderslie
• Road Closure Request

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal matters including a proposed walking trail in Paisley. Discussions include an updated animal control by-law and a new entrance permit policy. The agenda also includes a presentation on Paisley Dyke improvements.

• Proposed Paisley Walking Trail at Woodpecker Hill
• Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Paisley Dyke Improvements presentation
• New Animal Control By-law staff report
• By-law 26-2024: Zoning By-law Amendment - McEwen (Caley)
• By-law 27-2024: Adopt an Entrance Permit Policy

Council Meeting

The Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and various staff reports. Discussion items include infrastructure updates for Chesley Park Well #4, park improvements in Chesley and Allenford, and a proposed walking trail in Paisley.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-008 (Christie/Shaw)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-014 (McEwen c/o Davidson)
• Chesley All Wheels Park concept
• Allenford Ball Diamond Infield Upgrades
• Proposed Paisley Walking Trail and Nature Park

South Bruce OPP Detachment Board

This meeting agenda consists primarily of standard administrative procedures for the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board on April 26, 2024. The board will elect a chair, handle conflict disclosures, and approve its procedural by-law. Members will also review quarterly reports from Crime Stoppers and a school resource officer, along with financial and commander updates. Police detachment boards oversee local policing operations and budgets to ensure community accountability.

• Approval of South Bruce OPP Detachment Board Procedural By-law
• Review of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce January–March 2024 report
• Review of School Resource Officer report dated April 12, 2024
• Review of Detachment Commander’s Report and PSB Financial Report/Budget
• Discussion on Ontario Association of Police Service Board membership

Council Meeting

The Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and a public meeting regarding Christie/Shaw. Discussions include the All Wheels Park proposal, various staff reports on municipal facilities, and a borrowing by-law for Infrastructure Ontario.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-008 - Christie/Shaw
• All Wheels Park Proposal (Chesley Kinsmen Club)
• By-law 19-2024 - Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-074 - Candue
• By-law 20-2024 - Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-009 - Otten/St. George
• By-law 22-2024 - Borrowing By-law - Infrastructure Ontario

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application for Marvin Martin. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting.

• Minor Variance A-2024-007 - Marvin Martin
• Adoption of November 27, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Council Meeting

The Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and various staff reports. Discussions include a patio proposal for The Paisley Common and the 2023 year-end operating and capital reviews.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-074 (Candue c/o Cobide Engineering)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-009 (Otten and St. George)
• The Paisley Common - Patio Proposal
• 2023 Year-end review – Operating and Capital
• Award 2024 Hot Mix Pavement Tender

Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board

The Board will review the 2023 financial update and the 2024 budget for the Chesley and Area Fire Station. Additionally, members will discuss the Year End Report including geographic location totals and Tanker 94 data.

• Financial Update December 31, 2023 (Draft) and 2024 Budget
• Chesley and Area Fire Board Year End Report
• Tanker 94 Totals by Geographic Location 2023

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a gravel supply tender and the replacement of the Chesley Community Centre roof. The meeting also includes reviews of grant requests for the Paisley Artscape Society and the Chesley Curling Club. Additionally, a presentation on the Chesley Well Report is scheduled.

• 2024 Supply and Apply Gravel Tender
• Chesley Community Centre Roof Replacement
• Loan request for Chesley Curling Club roof repairs
• Paisley Artscape Society grant submission approval
• Presentation on the Chesley Well Report

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group

The working group will conduct business including the election of a Vice-Chair and updates on energy-related matters. Discussions include IESO feedback, unwilling host updates, and upcoming presentations to the Board of Health.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Unwilling Host updates for Chatsworth and AE
• IESO Feedback regarding turbine failures
• Update on meeting with MPP Lisa Thompson
• Approval of invoice for Recording Secretary

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on the 2024 Tax Rate By-law and an update on the Paisley Library Relocation Project. Council will also review 2023 council remuneration and expenses, as well as community requests for grants and interest-free loans.

• By-law 16-2024: Tax Rate By-law
• Paisley Library Relocation Project update
• 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses report
• Community requests for interest-free loans and grants
• South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board update

Council Meeting

The Council will review the third draft of the 2024 operating and capital budget. Discussion includes zoning amendments, surplus land declarations in Paisley, and new regulations for noise and fireworks.

• Adoption of the 2024 Budget (By-law 09-2024)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-099 - Thomson
• Closing of Albert Street, Paisley (By-law 10-2024)
• Regulation of fireworks and noise by-laws
• Declaration of surplus land on Albert Street and Arnaud Street in Paisley

Council Meeting

The Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for Thomson. The agenda also includes presentations from the Tara Horticultural Society and the Tara Curling Club regarding an ice plant replacement project. Additionally, staff reports on updated fireworks and noise by-laws are scheduled for review.

• Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-099 - Thomson
• Presentation: Tara Curling Club - Ice Plant Replacement Project
• Staff Report: Fireworks and Noise By-Laws (SRDPCLK.24.02)
• Staff Report: South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board Update (SRDPCLK.24.04)
• New Business: Commercial (C1) Central Business District/Accessory Apartment Dwellings Zoning

Special Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the second draft of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget. Additionally, a public information session will be held regarding Central Business District zoning and accessory dwellings.

• Public Information Session: Central Business District Zoning and Accessory Dwellings
• Review of 2nd Draft 2024 Operating and Capital Budget
• By-law 06-2024 Confirming Special Council Meeting

Council Meeting

The Council will hold a public meeting to present the 2024 draft operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes presentations on the Blue Box transition program and the Bridge Master Plan. Additionally, staff will report on the Ardent Subdivision draft plan.

• Presentation of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
• Blue Box Transition Program presentation
• Bridge Master Plan presentation by B.M Ross & Associates
• Review of the Ardent Subdivision draft plan in Paisley
• Proposal for a new electronic sign for the Paisley Legion

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group

The Multi Municipal Energy Working Group will conduct its annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes presentations regarding IESO procurement and feedback on resource adequacy. Members will also consider the 2024 meeting schedule and membership fees.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on IESO Procurement presentation
• Review of feedback on IESO Resource Adequacy RFP
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
• Review of year-end financial statements and membership fees

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the draft 2024 budget and proposed capital projects, including financing for the Paisley Fire Hall. Discussion items also include amendments to cemetery fees and an application for the MTO Electric Vehicle ChargeON program.

• Draft 2024 Capital Projects and Paisley Fire Hall construction financing strategy
• By-law 01-2024: Amendment to Cemetery Fees
• By-law 02-2024: Borrowing By-law
• By-law 03-2024: 2024 Interim Tax Levy
• Ministry of Transportation Electric Vehicle ChargeON Program Application