Cramahe public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee decided to apply for the maximum amount of the Ontario Trillium Foundations Resilient Community Fund Grant. The committee also agreed to coordinate with the Castleton Sports Club and Colborne Minor Baseball for 2024 opportunities.
- Approved application for maximum Ontario Trillium Foundations Resilient Community Fund Grant (Carried)
- Approved outreach to Castleton Sports Club regarding 2024 soccer opportunities (Carried)
- Approved request for Colborne Minor Baseball to speak at the next meeting (Carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
- Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 (Carried)
Public Meeting
The meeting was held to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone two severed lots from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR). No decision was recorded in the minutes; the session served as a statutory public meeting to review the application and receive comments.
Special Council Meeting
Council appointed a Fire Chief via By-law 2023-49 and awarded a sidewalk repair contract to Cooks Concrete Impressions. The council also rescinded a previous motion to approve minutes from July and August, deferring them to a later meeting.
- Awarded RFP 2023-03 Sidewalk Repair Replacement Program to Cooks Concrete Impressions at $220/linear meter (Carried)
- Approved By-law 2023-49 to appoint a Fire Chief (Carried)
- Rescinded the motion to approve Special Council meeting minutes from July 11 and August 2, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Approved By-law 2023-50 to confirm the proceedings of the September 5, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations for Council, including specific municipal office closures in December 2023 and the investigation of grant funding for a business survey. The committee also recommended the approval of a revised electronic sign location.
- Recommended Council approve revised electronic sign location (Report BLD-07-23)
- Recommended Council close Municipal Office December 27-28 (full days) and December 29 (half day)
- Recommended Council approve request to investigate grant funding for a Business Retention & Expansion survey
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved minutes from Police Services Board (April 19), Economic Development Advisory Committee (June 19), Committee of the Whole (July 11), and Committee of Adjustment (June 20)
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
The committee appointed a chair for the 2023-2026 term and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed filling committee vacancies to prepare for expected future development.
- Appointed Brian Anthony as committee chair for 2023-2026 (Carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
- Approved May 31, 2023 minutes as presented (Carried)
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee approved support for keeping the downtown promenade as green space. The committee also appointed a project champion for parking lot analysis and recommended a proclamation for National Public Works Week 2024.
- Supported resolution to keep downtown promenade as green space (Carried)
- Appointed Jim Detenbeck as project champion for parking lot analysis (Carried)
- Directed Roads department to install no parking signs at King St. and Toronto St. (Carried)
- Resolved to investigate budget for National Public Works Week 2024 recognition (Carried)
- Recommended that Council proclaim May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week (Carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
- Approved May 29, 2023 minutes (Carried)
Special Council Meeting
Council approved the meeting agenda and passed By-law 2023-48 to confirm the proceedings of the August 2, 2023, Special Council Meeting. The council also entered a closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations.
- Approved the agenda (Resolution No. 2023-250) - CARRIED
- Moved into closed session at 11:04am for personal matters and labour relations (Resolution No. 2023-251) - CARRIED
- Returned to open session at 11:28am (Resolution No. 2023-252) - CARRIED
- Directed staff to proceed as instructed during closed session (Resolution No. 2023-253) - CARRIED
- Approved By-law 2023-48 to confirm proceedings of the August 2, 2023 meeting (Resolution No. 2023-254) - CARRIED
Council Meeting
Council authorized a rehabilitation initiative for the Elgin Street sports park and approved agreements with CN Rail for grade crossing regulations. The board also approved a zoning by-law amendment and an electronic sign for Prospect Community Church, while denying a road allowance closure on Cedar Street.
- Approved Elgin Street sports park rehabilitation initiative and funding investigation
- Approved Warning System Installation/Modification Agreement with CN Rail
- Approved By-law 2023-46 for agreements with CN Rail at Peters Road and Blyth Park Road
- Approved By-law 2023-47 zoning amendment for Concession 7 Part of Lot 28
- Approved electronic message board sign at 75 King Street East (Prospect Community Church)
- Denied road allowance closure request L07-HAR-02-23 for Cedar Street
- Directed staff to prepare a by-law prohibiting the feeding of wildlife and birds in public spaces
- Supported national Rail Safety Week (September 18-24, 2023)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment provisionally approved one consent application for a property severance. Two other sets of consent applications were deferred to allow for further review by partner agencies.
- Provisionally approved consent application D10-MCC-10-23 for 3215 County Road 25 with 8 conditions
- Deferred consent applications D10-FID-02-23 and D10-FID-03-23 (Trent Valley North)
- Deferred consent applications D10-FID-04-23, D10-FID-05-23, and D10-FID-06-23 (Trent Valley South)
- Approved the agenda (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes from June 20th, 2023 (CARRIED)
Police Services Board
The Police Services Board approved the Detachment Commander Report for April to June 2023. The Board also supported a request to place a 'black cat' device at the intersection of Scott Street and Parliament Street in Colborne to address speeding.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved April 19, 2023 minutes
- Approved Detachment Commander Report for April 2023-June 2023
- Supported request to place black cat at Scott Street and Parliament Street, Colborne
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved a draft business directory and requested that Council authorize an investigation into grant funding for a Business Retention & Expansion survey. Staff were directed to research interactive mapping for the township website.
- Nominated Mary Norton-Stack as vice-chair for the meeting (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda as amended (Carried)
- Approved minutes from June 19, 2023 (Carried)
- Received the draft business directory updated by staff (Carried)
- Directed staff to investigate interactive mapping for the Cramahe website (Carried)
- Received completed CED101 charts, categories 7-9 (Carried)
- Requested Council authorize investigation into grant funding for a Business Retention & Expansion survey (Carried)
- Deferred Stop Start Continue discussion to September meeting (Carried)
Special Council Meeting
Council awarded Tender 2023-01 for various road surface treatments to Greenwood Paving. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and a confirming by-law for the session's proceedings.
- Awarded Tender 2023-01 to Greenwood Paving for $638,400.00 plus HST (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Passed By-law 2023-44 to confirm the proceedings of the July 11, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council deny a road allowance closure request for Cedar Street. It also recommended approval for an electronic sign at 75 King St. and support for the Elgin Street sports park rehabilitation project.
- Recommended Council approve electronic sign application for 75 King St. (CARRIED)
- Recommended Council amend 2023 Council Meeting Schedule for September and December (CARRIED)
- Recommended Council authorize Parks and Recreation Department to investigate funding and scoping for Elgin Street sports park rehabilitation (CARRIED)
- Recommended Council deny road allowance closure request for Cedar Street, file L07-HAR-02-23 (CARRIED)
- Approved agenda for July 11, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes for six previous committee meetings from December 2022 to May 2023 (CARRIED)
Public Meeting
The Township held a statutory public meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment for 2644 County Road 25. The proposal seeks to rezone two severed lots from Agricultural (A) to Rural Residential (RR) and the remaining lands to Agricultural – Exception 80 (A-80). No decision was recorded in the minutes.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee supported keeping the downtown promenade as green space for future events and patios. The committee also requested that the Committee of the Whole support the Elgin Street sports park rehabilitation initiative and authorize the investigation of funding and project scoping.
- Approved the agenda as presented
- Approved May 15, 2023 minutes
- Supported keeping the downtown promenade as 'green space' for future events and patios
- Requested Committee of the Whole support the Elgin Street sports park rehabilitation initiative
- Requested Committee of the Whole recommend Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to investigate funding and project scoping for Elgin Street sports park
Council Meeting
Council passed a new by-law regulating clean yards and lot maintenance. They also approved a rainbow courtesy crosswalk funded by the Cramahe Pride Committee and directed staff to draft a by-law prohibiting the feeding of seagulls on municipal property.
- Approved By-law 2023-40 for clean yards and lot maintenance
- Approved painting of a rainbow courtesy crosswalk funded by Cramahe Pride Committee
- Directed staff to prepare a by-law prohibiting feeding seagulls on municipal property
- Approved 4-year agreement (2023-2026) for Music in the Square
- Approved $500 charge to the Chamber for Trade Show staff setup/teardown
- Approved Parks & Recreation Committee fundraising BBQs at movie in the park events
- Approved By-law 2023-41 to appoint members to various Boards and Committees
- Supported request to Ontario Government to expand Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) placement
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment provisionally approved two consent applications for land severances at 594 Dingman Rd. Additionally, a minor variance for the Cat Hollow Subdivision was approved to reduce a side yard setback.
- Provisionally approved severance application D10-RAH-07-23 (Lot 1) (Carried)
- Provisionally approved severance application D10-RAH-08-23 (Lot 2) (Carried)
- Approved Minor Variance D13-FID-01-22 for Cat Hollow Subdivision to reduce Interior Side Yard setback from 3 metres to 1.2 metres (Carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
- Approved minutes of December 21, 2022 (Carried)
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee decided to prepare a report for the Committee of the Whole requesting the downtown promenade be kept as green space for future events and patios. The committee also adopted a new project feedback process.
- Approved the agenda as amended (Carried)
- Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Approved implementation of a Stop/Start/Continue feedback process for projects (Carried)
- Approved preparation of a report to Committee of the Whole to keep the downtown promenade as green space (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council approve a new Clean Yards and Lot Maintenance By-law and a four-year application for Music in the Square. They also recommended approving fundraising BBQs for the Parks & Recreation Committee.
- Recommended Council approval of Clean Yards and Lot Maintenance By-law ENF BYLAW-02-23
- Recommended Council approve Music in Victoria Square on Thursday nights for 2023-2026
- Recommended Council approve Parks & Recreation Committee request to hold fundraising BBQs
- Deferred free facility request for Chamber Trade Show (REC-26-23) to June 20 Council meeting
- Approved minutes from Heritage, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, and Committee of the Whole meetings
- Received delegation from Lorraine Chapman regarding a proposed wild bird/animal feeding ban for information
Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members received information regarding a plant sign, the scheduling of a water facility tour, and upcoming sewer and storm camera work.
- Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 and May 8, 2023 (Carried)
- Received information on facilities tour follow-up, water facility tour booking, and camera work (Carried)
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee recommended a township-wide speed by-law of 50km/h and the installation of no-parking signs on King Street. The committee also recommended upgrading a township-owned parking lot on King Street and conducting a parking analysis.
- Recommended township-wide speed by-law of 50km/h unless otherwise posted (Carried)
- Recommended installation of No Parking signs on King Street from Toronto Street to the Library on the South side (Carried)
- Recommended Council amend parking by-law 2007-31 to include King Street changes (Carried)
- Recommended upgrade of township-owned parking lot on King Street (Carried)
- Recommended investigation of a parking analysis (Carried)
- Recommendation to re-allocate funds for Boundary Road second lift to another roads issue (Defeated)
Council Meeting
Council passed the 2023 Tax Rate By-law and adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 20 for the Foxtail Ridge South Subdivision. The board also approved a new furnace for Castleton Town Hall and supported a grant application for 3D printers at the library.
- Approved By-law 2023-36 for 2023 tax rates, penalties, and interest
- Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 20 (By-law 2023-35) for Foxtail Ridge South Subdivision
- Approved $6,790 plus taxes for a new upstairs furnace at Castleton Town Hall
- Approved By-law 2023-37 to amend fees and charges in Schedule D of By-law 2022-25
- Supported Cramahe Library CEO's request to apply for a Trillium Capital Grant for 3D printers
- Opposed Enbridge Gas proposal to charge municipalities $200 for utility locates
- Supported request for Government of Ontario to maintain OHIP coverage for chronic pain treatments
- Replicated County of Prince Edward Resolution 2023-293 regarding proposed Provincial Planning Statement changes