{ "city": "Arran-Elderslie", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-arranelderslie/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. 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The meeting may be cancelled or the agenda not yet published.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d3b2e9e8-16b3-411b-881f-34185ef135b4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11804", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d3b2e9e8-16b3-411b-881f-34185ef135b4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on property standards, water allocation fees, and closed session items", "summary": "Council will consider adopting a property standards by-law, a water and wastewater allocation policy, and an updated fees and charges by-law. Closed session will discuss sale of surplus lands, staffing, litigation, and zoning contraventions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=636cce21-c3f2-4085-b5f9-dcfc3353e607&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11697", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=636cce21-c3f2-4085-b5f9-dcfc3353e607&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider adopting London Facility Accessibility Design Standards", "summary": "The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend adopting the City of London Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS). They will also review proposals for Paisley Picnic Pods and the Bruce Power Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund. New business includes setting 2027 accessibility capital project priorities.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb0872a1-9a94-45b4-9594-239e692af378&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb0872a1-9a94-45b4-9594-239e692af378&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council votes on zoning change, BESS site plan, and dog park relocation", "summary": "This council meeting includes a zoning by-law amendment for WT Land at 303 Arnaud Street, site plan agreements for a Powerbank battery energy storage system at 157 7th Ave SW Chesley and for Chesley Townhouses, and a delegation on relocating the Paisley Dog Park to a baseball diamond. Council will also consider a property standards by-law, a draft water and wastewater allocation policy, and a Bruce Power regional readiness fund presentation.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=496ddf53-f906-4c8e-99c1-32b0ba428d71&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11696", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=496ddf53-f906-4c8e-99c1-32b0ba428d71&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee considers garage variance: shorter rear yard, more lot coverage", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear an application for a minor variance from Wesselink (c/o Bond) to allow a new attached garage. The applicant seeks a reduced rear yard setback of 2.6m (required 7.5m) and lot coverage of 38.7% (maximum 35%).", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=16691e94-674a-4445-87ac-88e419bd74b2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=16691e94-674a-4445-87ac-88e419bd74b2&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council decides on zoning change for Smith property", "summary": "Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment for Randy Smith to reduce a watercourse setback from 30m to 15m and front yard setback to 4m. Council will also consider a land lease agreement with Sharedon Farms for Tara Lagoons and a request for exemption to site plan control for Powerbank. Other items include adoption of minutes and by-laws.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=011f74c3-9b56-49ac-a780-54a4ca32978f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11524", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=011f74c3-9b56-49ac-a780-54a4ca32978f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Multi Municipal Energy Working Group", "headline": "Working group discusses wind turbine failures and energy projects", "summary": "The Multi Municipal Energy Working Group reviews updates on wind turbine blade failures, a fatal fire at a Korean wind farm, and a noise and health paper. They also consider a solar project in Chatsworth, IESO updates, and a pumped storage project in Meaford.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8e0ae538-36d6-4252-96a0-89d929683461&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8e0ae538-36d6-4252-96a0-89d929683461&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to review Bridge Master Plan final report", "summary": "Council will receive and discuss several staff reports, including the final Bridge Infrastructure Master Plan, 2025 year-end operating and reserve reports, and fire department Q1 2026 report. They will also consider projects like chiller installation at community centres, a soccer equipment shed, and playground redevelopment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4646426e-33fd-4fab-86b0-dc083fdc29ec&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4646426e-33fd-4fab-86b0-dc083fdc29ec&Agenda=PostMinutes&lang=English", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4646426e-33fd-4fab-86b0-dc083fdc29ec&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider new property standards by-law", "summary": "Council is deciding on proposed by-laws including a property standards by-law and a by-law allowing BYOB in certain areas. They will hear a delegation from Chesley Minor Soccer and discuss a veterans commemorative crosswalk in Tara and a Paisley Town Square community consultation. Reports on building permits, lot grading, and a grant opportunity for accessible spaces are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f870c255-a759-427d-aed9-d12fe5ced9da&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11307", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f870c255-a759-427d-aed9-d12fe5ced9da&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses EASE grant and community survey results", "summary": "The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee will review results from a community engagement survey and discuss an opportunity for a grant called 'Enhancing Access for Spaces for Everyone' (EASE). They will also approve previous minutes and update their action item tracking sheet.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a0d5d1df-b078-4f5b-9771-2d30378fb137&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a0d5d1df-b078-4f5b-9771-2d30378fb137&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning amendment for Chesley lots", "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning by-law amendment to allow severing two parcels from 37 1st Avenue North in Chesley. Other business includes approving a council remuneration policy, discussing a playground revitalization proposal, and receiving reports on dog park expansion, drinking water inspections, and a homelessness protocol.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e1690f08-c289-4a72-a5c6-55a45f79be39&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11174", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e1690f08-c289-4a72-a5c6-55a45f79be39&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on 2026 tax rates and building permit fees", "summary": "The Arran-Elderslie Council will consider adopting the 2026 tax rate by-law, amending building permit fees, and awarding contracts for road reconstruction and water projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on building permit fee changes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=098607d5-038c-4ae9-9e7c-d9d16987a2ab&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11226", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=098607d5-038c-4ae9-9e7c-d9d16987a2ab&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Multi Municipal Energy Working Group", "headline": "No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting", "summary": "The Multi Municipal Energy Working Group meeting agenda contains no specific items, proposals, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no listed actions or discussions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3cd2bd0f-b13a-4fdd-a7e4-d5550267ada8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3cd2bd0f-b13a-4fdd-a7e4-d5550267ada8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to weigh cemetery by-law, pay policy, and pavilion vandalism", "summary": "This regular council meeting includes delegations on Irish Heritage Month and Tara 150th celebrations, staff reports on a vandalism incident at Dave Spencer Memorial Pavilion, investment updates, and proposed updates to the Cemetery By-law, Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy, and Procedure By-law. Council will also consider correspondence from the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force and the Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group, and enter closed session for personal matters, solicitor-client advice, and negotiation planning.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6b3838c2-10a5-4d85-89a3-409939faa805&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11033", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6b3838c2-10a5-4d85-89a3-409939faa805&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendment for 132‑unit WT Land development", "summary": "The council will review Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2025‑071 and an Official Plan Amendment for WT Land Corp, which would permit two 60‑unit apartment buildings, a 12‑unit stacked townhouse building, an amenity building, a pickleball court, and 165 parking spaces, raising the maximum residential density from 48 to 80 units per hectare. Council will also adopt By‑law 21‑2026 to create a stormwater utility that levies urban residents, and By‑law 22‑2026 to enter a provincial funding agreement for water and storm infrastructure improvements. Additional items include a presentation on the CC Nuclear Paisley Facility and a request from the Kinette Club of Chesley for a dog park.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=847a365f-9e37-43b9-97cc-e658c4c25d3a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=11144", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=847a365f-9e37-43b9-97cc-e658c4c25d3a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review accessibility plans and reconciliation process", "summary": "The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee will review an updated Accessibility Plan and a new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2026-2030. The meeting also includes a staff report on the County of Bruce Reconciliation Process and Land Acknowledgement Development.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb4ba9d8-0925-4636-8b96-0a6f0925cc19&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb4ba9d8-0925-4636-8b96-0a6f0925cc19&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider appointing KPMG as auditor for 2025-2026", "summary": "Arran-Elderslie Council holds a regular meeting to discuss staff reports on property standards by-law review, recreation master plan revision, and audit fees. Council will also consider by-laws to adopt the 2026 Election Accessibility Plan and to enter into an agreement with KPMG for auditing services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss stormwater utility rates, union negotiations, and BASWR matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4817a94-0b76-491c-ae62-444ef951e1a0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4817a94-0b76-491c-ae62-444ef951e1a0&Agenda=PostMinutes&lang=English", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4817a94-0b76-491c-ae62-444ef951e1a0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board", "headline": "Arran-Elderslie Fire Board holds regular meeting", "summary": "The Arran-Elderslie, Ontario — Chesley and Area Joint Fire Board held a regular meeting on February 3, 2026. The agenda indicates the meeting was procedural and did not include any specific items for decision or discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ecad9c15-2887-45a5-a7a6-d4456b8d0a1f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ecad9c15-2887-45a5-a7a6-d4456b8d0a1f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning changes and policy updates for local development", "summary": "Council will consider zoning by-law amendments for a medical clinic, a legion building, and a residential property, along with updates to social media and election resource policies. The meeting also includes staff reports on fire services and building activity.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b6f486fa-f36d-46c5-b6bf-22f7c0913855&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10896", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b6f486fa-f36d-46c5-b6bf-22f7c0913855&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Multi Municipal Energy Working Group", "headline": "Working group to hear pumped storage project and IESO 2026 plans", "summary": "The Multi Municipal Energy Working Group will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026, discuss a memorial donation for Mark Davis, and hear presentations on a proposed Meaford Pumped Storage Project and IESO plans for 2026. Correspondence includes a notice that the Neoen Tara BESS project is being relocated outside Arran-Elderslie. The group will also consider the 2026 membership fee structure of $500 for voting municipal members and $400 for non-voting members.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=64d5924b-8519-4475-bac5-91b3276d7a8e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=64d5924b-8519-4475-bac5-91b3276d7a8e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider 2026 budget and tax levy", "summary": "Arran-Elderslie Council will discuss the 2026 Municipal Budget and adopt a by-law for a 50% interim tax levy. The meeting also includes reports on downtown revitalization, transit funding, and site plan agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8d97bc70-af9e-4606-b9bd-4b6cbd704130&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=10907", "source": "https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8d97bc70-af9e-4606-b9bd-4b6cbd704130&lang=English" } ] }