Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich will discuss the 2025 Capital Budget and updates to user and cemetery fees. Council is also considering several new by-laws and contract renewals for by-law enforcement and waste collection.

• 2025 Capital Budget review
• Proposed By-laws: 2024-61 User Fees, 2024-60 Cemeteries, and 2024-58 Animal Control
• By-law Enforcement contract renewal with Tenet Security Group
• Waste Connections curbside collection agreement extension
• Erie Street rehabilitation drainage estimates and quotes

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich will discuss the 2025 Capital Budget and a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Shackleton Street. Council will also consider reports and by-laws regarding the David Carroll Drain and Drain #3, as well as an update to the Animal Control By-law.

• 2025 Capital Budget review
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 07/24 for 269 Shackleton Street
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law
• Agreement with Get Low Floors for E-waste Recycling
• Draft Animal Control By-law update and Dog Bite Incident Procedure

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss the 2025 Proposed Budget and receive updates on the Dutton Farmers Market, Santa Claus Parade, Community Improvement Plan, and sub-committee reports (Culture and Tourism, Flags, Business Attraction and Promotion, Silhouette Project). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.

• Review of 2025 Proposed Budget
• Update on Community Improvement Plan
• Santa Claus Parade set for December 14th
• Dutton Farmers Market update
• Reports from sub-committees including Culture and Tourism and Business Attraction and Promotion

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a minor variance application for a property on Carlton Street. The body will also vote to adopt the minutes from the October 23, 2024 meeting.

• Minor Variance application MV 06/24 for 33164 Carlton Street, Robert Smith

Council Meeting

Council will hear two delegations: Long Point Biosphere Region on the North Shore Resilience Project, and Cantam Group Ltd. seeking approval to proceed with site plan control for development at 11432 Currie Road. Other business includes receiving engineer reports for David Carroll drains, reviewing policies on rental fee waivers and grants, and considering by-laws to appoint a deputy treasurer and enter winter maintenance agreements for Highland Estates and Lila North subdivisions. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations or negotiations regarding the medical lab, medical centre, and water department staff.

• Delegation seeking Council approval to proceed with site plan control for development at 11432 Currie Road (sanitary sewer capacity)
• Proposed By-law 2024-49 for a winter maintenance agreement with Highland Estates Subdivision
• Proposed By-law 2024-50 for a winter maintenance agreement with Lila North Subdivision
• Policy review (Part 3) including draft Waiver of Rental Fees Policy and Municipal Grants Program Policy
• Receive engineer reports for David Carroll Drain #3 and David Carroll Drain

Council Meeting

The council will hear a delegation from Dutton and District Non-Profit Housing Inc. requesting to defer $263,000 in sewer fees and $16,000 in water fees, with half payable at the first mortgage draw and the balance at occupancy. A drafted resolution proposing municipal attainable housing funded by municipal bonds and Federal/Provincial money will also be presented. Additional items include a planning department report on the Committee of Adjustment and additional residential unit regulations, a watershed‑based resource management strategy from LTVCA, and a wastewater treatment plant grant application from Dillon Consulting.

• Request to defer $263,000 sewer and $16,000 water payments, with payment split between mortgage draw and occupancy (Dutton and District Non-Profit Housing Inc.)
• Drafted resolution for municipal residential attainable housing financed through municipal bonds and Federal/Provincial funding
• Planning Department: Committee of Adjustment and Additional Residential Units regulations (ARU Proposed regs)
• LTVCA draft preliminary watershed‑based resource management strategy
• Dillon Consulting wastewater treatment plant grant application

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss the 2025 budget and a policy regarding memorial benches. The meeting also includes updates on the Community Enhancement Plan and reports from Elgin County and the Elgin Business Resource Centre.

• 2025 Budget review
• Memorial Benches Policy and 2014-36 Memorial Tree Program By-law
• Community Enhancement Plan applications and approval process update
• Dutton Farmers Market and Cultivating Success event updates
• Reports from Elgin County and Elgin Business Resource Centre

Cultural Heritage Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Council Meeting

The Dutton/Dunwich Council will discuss a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA 06/24) for the property at 28099 Chalmers Line owned by McCallum Farms and Sales Ltd. Delegations will include 9 Lives Brewing presenting plans for 161 Currie Road and Brad Powell raising concerns about contractors dumping waste at the municipal landfill. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with an Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocation notice and a by‑law to confirm proceedings.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA 06/24 – 28099 Chalmers Line (McCallum Farms and Sales Ltd)
• Delegation – 9 Lives Brewing: introduction of plans for 161 Currie Road
• Delegation – Brad Powell: building contractors dumping waste materials in the municipal landfill
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation notice
• Proposed By‑law #2024-46 to confirm proceedings

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich will discuss a potential lease for a new food bank location and review a zoning by-law amendment. The council will also confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Delegation: West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary seeking new food bank location
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 1/23 Housekeeping
• Proposed By-law 2024-43: ZBA 1/23 Housekeeping
• Proposed By-law 2024-42: Ontario Trillium Fund Agreement for Baseball Dugouts
• By-law 2024-44: Confirm Proceedings

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich is meeting to discuss the approval of a Downtown Community Improvement Plan and related by-law. Council will also review sewer capacity fees for a 33-unit housing development and a new user fees by-law.

• Approval of the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and By-law 2024-39
• Proposed User Fees By-law 2024-40
• Sewer capacity fees for Lions’ 33 Unit Housing Development
• Land Division Committee direction for new lot creation in Dutton Settlement Area
• Fire Department remuneration report

Council Meeting

The Dutton/Dunwich Council will review and vote on a proposed by‑law to approve the 2024-34 agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for water operation and maintenance services. Other agenda items include a delegation hearing on Tara and Andrew Barber’s challenge to their development charges, a wastewater collection system report, a zoning by‑law housekeeping amendment, and the presentation of the 2024 water and sewer operating budgets.

• 2024-34 Agreement with OCWA for Water Operation and Maintenance Services (proposed by‑law)
• Delegation – Tara and Andrew Barber contesting development charges for new home build
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA 1/23 – Proposed Housekeeping
• Dillon Consulting Ltd. – Dutton Dunwich Wastewater Collection System Report
• 2024 Water & Sewer Operating Budgets presented in CAO/Treasurer's Report

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for 8809 Iona Road and a draft Commercial Area Community Improvement Plan. Discussion includes a delegation regarding development charges and a request for Government Drain 1 improvements.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 05/24 for 8809 Iona Road
• Draft Dutton Commercial Area Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Delegation regarding development charges for a new home build
• Request for Government Drain 1 improvement
• By-law 2024-32: Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review financial updates regarding Dutton Farmers Market support. Discussion items include community events, the Community Enhancement Plan, and reports from various regional bodies.

• Dutton Farmers Market Support finances
• Community Market event discussion
• Breakfast from the Farm event discussion
• Community Enhancement Plan review
• Sub-committee updates for Culture and Tourism, Business Directory, Flags, and Business Attraction and Promotion

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich Council will review monthly department reports and consider the April 30 financial report. Key agenda items include discussing the proposed sale of Dymock Line, reviewing a draft agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency to maintain local water standards, and voting on By-Law 2024-28 which sets property taxes for residents and businesses. A closed session is scheduled to address labour relations concerning the Medical Centre.

• Proposed By-Law 2024-28 establishing the 2024-25 municipal tax rates
• Sale of Dymock Line and related purchase agreement
• Draft service agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)
• Drainage petition for Brown Drain and maintenance request for Humphrey Drain
• Proposed By-Law 2024-29 to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official

Council Meeting

The Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 28286 Duff Line and a new temporary borrowing by-law. The meeting also includes reports on unfunded capital and municipal drains.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 04/24 for 28286 Duff Line
• 2024-25 Temporary Borrowing By-law
• 2022, 2023 Unfunded Capital/Municipal Drains and 2024 Capital Loan report
• By-law #2024-27 confirmation of proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application for property located at 9744 Currie Road. The application includes plans for a shop and a granny flat.

• Minor Variance MV 02/24 – 9744 Currie Road

Economic Development Committee

The committee will hear a social media presentation from Jennifer Grigg of the Elgin Business Resource Centre. The agenda also includes discussions regarding finances, the Community Market, and the Community Enhancement Plan.

• Social media presentation by Jennifer Grigg (EBRC)
• Discussion of the Community Market
• Review of the Community Enhancement Plan
• Sub-committee updates for Culture and Tourism, Flags, and Business Attraction and Promotion
• Reports from Elgin County and the Elgin Business Resource Centre

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning by-law amendment application for 8846 Homestead Road and adjacent vacant land. The agenda also includes the proposed appointment of B. Gregory as Deputy Fire Chief and an organizational structure review. Staff reports regarding water operations, building permits, and drainage will be presented.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 03/24 for 8846 Homestead Road and adjacent vacant land
• Proposed appointment of B. Gregory as Deputy Fire Chief
• Review of municipal organizational structure
• Water Distribution Services Agreement review
• 2024 Silver Clay Culvert Tender Results

Cenotaph Committee

The Cenotaph Committee will discuss progress regarding project design and campaign status. The meeting also includes updates on fundraising efforts, specifically concerning donations and grants.

• Adoption of January 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Design update
• Fundraising update regarding donations and grants
• Campaign update

Council Meeting

The Council will review a CCTV findings report from Dillon Consulting Ltd. and a Section 4 petition for the Zach McCallum Drain. The agenda also includes discussions on Bill 185 regarding building more homes and a proposed road closure by-law.

• Section 4 Petition for Drainage Works - Zach McCallum Drain
• Bill 185 – Cutting Red Tape to Building More Homes Act, 2024
• 2024-19 Road Closure By-law
• Dillon Consulting Ltd. - CCTV Findings Report

Cultural Heritage Committee

The Cultural Heritage Committee is reviewing heritage designations for several properties, including 13240 Largie Road and 29393 Talbot Line. The committee will also discuss demolition permit updates for 269 Shackleton Street and Lucas House on Fingal Line. Additionally, a property owner has expressed interest in a designation for 200 Nancy Street.

• Heritage designation reviews for 13240 Largie Road, 29393 Talbot Line, and 199 Currie Road
• Demolition permit updates for 269 Shackleton Street and Lucas House on Fingal Line
• Heritage Register Review for Caughalls’ at 30256 Lakeview Line
• New business regarding designation interest for 200 Nancy Street

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review a draft Community Enhancement Plan and various sub-committee reports. The meeting also includes a selection process for final photography photos.

• Review of draft Community Enhancement Plan (CIP)
• Sub-committee updates for Culture and Tourism, Business Directory, Flags, and Business Attraction and Promotion
• Selection of final 21 photos from Jodie Aldred Photography
• Updates on the community market and newsletter

Council Meeting

The council will hold a public meeting regarding the 2024 Operating Budget. They will also consider an interim control by-law to pause new development and a heritage designation for the Crinan Community Centre. Other items include drainage agreements and property sale discussions.

• Proposed moratorium on new development via Interim Control By-law
• 2024 Operating Budget public meeting
• Heritage designation for Crinan Community Centre at 13568 Dunborough Road
• CSX Facilities Encroachment Agreement for Gilroy Drain
• 2024-16 Development Charges By-law

Council Meeting

The Council will consider a zoning amendment for non-profit housing at 1 Lions Road and the appointment of J. McArthur as Fire Chief. The agenda also includes tender results for several drainage projects and a request to repeal a heritage designation for 29480 Fingal Line.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1 Lions Road
• Appointment of J. McArthur as Fire Chief
• Tender results for Brown, Donald Lumley, and Lucas drains
• Request to repeal heritage designation for 29480 Fingal Line
• Proposed 2024-12 User Fees By-law

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to review the 2024 Draft Budget, including departmental summaries and tax rates. The agenda also includes a discussion of proposed by-laws regarding confirming proceedings.

• 2024 Draft Budget Review
• Proposed By-law 2024-09: Confirm Proceedings

Council Meeting

The Council will review several administrative updates including a new Asset Management Plan and updated User Fee Bylaws. Discussion items include development charges, water system compliance, and potential roof repairs for the Municipal Hall.

• Public meeting regarding Development Charges
• OCWA Operation and Maintenance Proposal delegation
• 2024 User Fee Bylaw update covering various municipal services
• Municipal Building Roof Repair at 199 Currie Rd.
• Shackleton Line Waterline Tender Results

Cultural Heritage Committee

The Cultural Heritage Committee will meet to discuss heritage designations and ongoing matters. New business includes a request from a property owner and realtor to repeal the designation of Lucas House on Fingal Line.

• Repeal of designation for Lucas House, Fingal Line

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review feedback regarding the Development Charges Background Study from Watson and Associates. Other agenda items consist of standard meeting opening and adjournment procedures.

• Development Charges Background Study Feedback - Watson and Associates

Council Meeting

The Council will review a proposed Interim Control By-law intended to pause new development. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for 31395 Talbot Line and requests regarding the heritage register. Additionally, staff will present results from recent gravel and dust suppressant tenders.

• Proposed interim control by-law to pause new development
• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 01/24) for 31395 Talbot Line
• Request to add 29593 Talbot Line to the Heritage Register
• 2024 gravel and dust suppressant tender results
• Road closure request for Lakeview Line

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss various community initiatives. The agenda includes updates on finances, events such as the Community Market, and reports from Council and Elgin County.

• Community Market discussion
• Community Enhancement Plan review
• Sub-committee updates for Culture and Tourism, Business Directory, Flags, and Business Attraction and Promotion
• New business regarding photography by Jodie Aldred

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich council will review committee reports and monthly staff updates during its regular meeting. Members will also discuss a commercial development update for Dutton Land Holdings Inc. at the southeast corner of Currie Road and Pioneer Line. The agenda includes correspondence from regional agencies on fire apparatus replacement, natural gas policy, and public transit. Council will review By-law 2023-61 regarding the Brown Drain before moving to closed session for litigation and labour matters.

• Third reading of By-law 2023-61 (Brown Drain By-law)
• Commercial Development Update at Currie Road and Pioneer Line
• Delegation presentation by Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre
• Review of 2024 Municipal Grant Requests and 2023 Year End Reserve Transfers
• Closed session on OLT appeal litigation and Water Department labour relations

Cenotaph Committee

The committee discussed changing the monument design to avoid metal poppies due to potential chemical reactions. Members are tracking several grant applications, including a $25,000 request from Veterans Affairs Canada.

• Design change for stone cut, engraved and polished monument (approx. $50,000)
• $10,000 grant reapplication to Salus Mutual
• $25,000 grant application to Veterans Affairs Canada
• Request for Bonnie Vowel to join the Cenotaph Committee

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2024-03 Interim Tax Levy By-law and review annual reports from the Water Department and Heritage Committee. The agenda includes drainage improvement requests and a presentation on the 2023 Asset Management Plan. Additionally, the 2024 preliminary budget for the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority will be reviewed.

• Proposed 2024-03 Interim Tax Levy By-law
• Drain improvement request for David Carroll Drain 3 - Goodhue
• Quote results for Brown Drain village ditch work
• Review of Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority 2024 preliminary budget
• Asset Management Plan presentation by Dillon Consulting

Cultural Heritage Committee

The committee is reviewing several heritage designations for local properties. It is also discussing updates to the Heritage Register, including new requests and a removal from the registry.

• Heritage designations for 13568 Dunborough Road, 13240 Largie Road, 29393 Talbot Line, and 199 Currie Road
• Review of Heritage Register updates for properties on Lakeview Line and Thomson Line
• Removal of 29357 Talbot Line from the Heritage Registry
• Request to designate 269 Shackleton Street
• Draft Annual Report to Council

Council Meeting

Council will review future development directions and an interim control by-law for the Dutton Settlement Area. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for 9347 Currie Road and a heritage designation request for 13568 Dunborough Road. Staff reports on roads, water, and building activity are also scheduled for review.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 11/23) at 9347 Currie Road
• Heritage Designation request for 13568 Dunborough Road
• Review of Interim Control By-law for Dutton Settlement Area
• Proposed By-Law 2024-01 regarding Popp Drain costs
• Landfill Site modification of hours