Haldimand County public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a large batch of by-laws, including 33 zoning by-law amendments for specific properties, plus items on insurance renewal, emergency management, land sale, and procurement policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a delegation on the 2022 general insurance renewal.

• 33 zoning by-law amendments to update mapping for properties across the county, including 722 Main Street East, Dunnville and 1333 Highway 3
• By-law to authorize sale of lands at 937 Broad Street East, Dunnville
• By-law to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan, repealing By-law 1993/18
• By-law to amend procurement policy (By-law 1333/13)
• Delegation on 2022 general insurance renewal by Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited

Council approved the 2022 insurance policies proposed by Marsh Canada and Arthur J. Gallagher, including general liability, property, and cyber coverage, with a premium upset limit of $810,000 (about 25% higher than 2021). They also adopted minutes from previous meetings, amended a recommendation to cancel the January 26, 2022 Council meeting and replace it with a single Special Council meeting on January 18, 2022, and passed 39 by-laws covering zoning amendments, infrastructure acceptance, and other administrative matters. A notice of motion was submitted for a year-round leaf and yard waste drop-off program at the Canborough Waste Management Facility, to be considered at the January 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2022 insurance renewal with $810,000 upset limit (Resolution 158-21)
• Adopted November 22, 2021 Council and Closed Session minutes (Resolution 157-21)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from November 22, 2021 (Resolution 159-21)
• Amended Recommendation #16 to cancel Jan 26, 2022 Council meeting and hold single Special Council meeting on Jan 18, 2022 (Resolutions 160-162)
• Adopted Closed Session Council in Committee minutes from December 7, 2021 (Resolution 163-21)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to 39 by-laws (Resolutions 164-165)
• Adopted Confirming By-law (Resolutions 166-167)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold public meetings on three zoning by-law amendments, including a mapping update affecting many properties. They will also review staff reports on topics such as 2022 building and road fees, emergency management plans, automated speed enforcement, and a potential land purchase. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Public meetings for zoning amendments PDD-53-2021 (Sheppard), PDD-54-2021 (mapping update), and PDD-55-2021 (Sheppard/Kienitz)
• Report BME-03-2021 on 2022 building, planning, and road fee updates
• Report EMS-06-2021 on early purchase of aerial fire apparatus
• Report ECW-12-2021 on automated speed enforcement (photo radar) program
• Report LSS-16-2021 on unsolicited offer to purchase 118 Talbot Street East, Jarvis

The Council in Committee meeting on December 7, 2021, approved several zoning by-law amendments, including repealing a special provision for the Sheppard property, correcting mapping errors in the comprehensive zoning by-law, and prohibiting future residential development on retained farm lands for the Sheppard/Kienitz property. They also approved the 2022 user fees, the Emergency Management Program and Response Plan, the early purchase of an aerial fire apparatus, and various other reports and initiatives. Several items were deferred to closed session, including the unsolicited offer to purchase 118 Talbot Street East, Jarvis, and citizen appointments.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment to repeal Special Provision A.1 (Sheppard) (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law mapping update to correct errors (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment to prohibit future residential development on retained farm lands (Sheppard/Kienitz) (carried)
• Approved 2022 user fees and service charges effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved adoption of Emergency Management Program and Response Plan (carried)
• Approved early purchase of aerial fire apparatus (carried)
• Approved tax adjustments totaling $15,138.69 (carried)
• Declared 118 Talbot Street East, Jarvis surplus and authorized sale (carried)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to review proposed 2022 budgets for community policing and the board itself, hear a funding request from Victim Services, and receive monthly reports from the detachment commander. The board will also consider an update to its procedure by-law and discuss vandalism at Jarvis Lions Park.

• Funding request from Victim Services Haldimand Norfolk Mississaugas of the Credit
• 2022 Proposed Community Policing Budget and Police Services Board Budget
• Update to Procedure By-law (PSB-M02-2021)
• Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics
• Vandalism at Jarvis Lions Park

The Haldimand County Police Services Board approved its 2022 draft budgets for submission to Council, including a $9,750 net levy for the Community Policing Committee and a $23,020 net levy for the Board. It also approved OAPSB membership dues, received OPP reports and financials, and passed an updated procedure by-law that moves meetings to the fourth Thursday of every other month and adds live streaming. The Board also donated $1,500 to the High Risk EyezOn Mobile Alarm Program and cancelled its December 2021 meeting.

• Approved 2022 Community Policing Committee budget with $9,750 net levy (carried)
• Approved 2022 Police Services Board budget with $23,020 net levy (carried)
• Approved $1,500 donation to High Risk EyezOn Mobile Alarm Program (carried)
• Approved 2022 OAPSB membership dues of $3,050.96 and $50.00 (carried)
• Received OPP reports for September and October 2021 (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures (carried)
• Received September and October POA ticket issuance reports (carried)
• Passed By-law 20/21 updating procedure by-law (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider several by-law amendments, including zoning changes for 912737 Ontario Inc., parking and speed regulations in Hagersville and Townsend, and a proposed land sale on Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East in Dunnville. The agenda also includes a delegation from Kevin and Laura Murphy regarding the unsolicited offer, a draft motion on cannabis act provisions, and a health team update. The meeting includes a closed session for the land acquisition or disposition discussion.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 912737 Ontario Inc.
• Parking by-law amendments for Hagersville and Townsend
• Speed and stop condition by-law amendments for Hagersville
• Unsolicited offer for vacant land at Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville
• Draft motion supporting Township of Enniskillen resolutions on Cannabis Act provisions

Council passed a resolution requesting the Ontario government grant Stage 1 Planning approval and funding for Lansdowne Children's Centre's new premises. They also supported Enniskillen's resolutions on cannabis growing operations, adopted several by-laws, and authorized a counter-offer for a land sale in Dunnville.

• Adopted the November 1, 2021 Council minutes (Resolution 142-21).
• Received correspondence from Kevin and Laura Murphy regarding an unsolicited offer for vacant land on Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville (Resolution 143-21).
• Adopted the November 16, 2021 Council in Committee minutes, including the closed session minutes (Resolution 144-21).
• Supported the Township of Enniskillen's resolutions on cannabis growing operations, covering odour, light, noise, enforcement, and inspections (Resolution 145-21).
• Received the Haldimand Health Team Update memorandum (Resolution 146-21).
• Waived the notice provision to consider a motion on Lansdowne Children's Centre, then passed a resolution requesting the Province grant Stage 1 Planning approval and funding for new premises (Resolutions 147-21 and 148-21).
• Gave first, second, and third reading to five by-laws, including zoning and parking amendments (Resolutions 149-21 and 150-21).
• Declared two properties on Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville surplus and authorized a counter-offer to 1364955 Ontario Inc. for their purchase (Resolution 153-21).

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a workshop on customer experience engagement. No decisions or detailed proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Council Customer Experience Engagement Workshop

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from the Manager of Customer Experience & Communications on the division's accomplishments, goals, and communication priorities. The workshop aimed to gather Council's perspective on current customer experience, concerns, and expectations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Received presentation material from Trish Cardwell, Manager, Customer Experience & Communications, re: Council Customer Experience Engagement Workshop (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:06 p.m. (Carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee meets to discuss planning, departmental reports, and new business. Items include a zoning by-law amendment for a single-family dwelling, annual reports, arena concession agreements, a fire dispatch update, an alternate side parking by-law, and 2022 municipal election voting options. The meeting also includes a closed session on provincial housing funding.

• PDD-51-2021: Zoning by-law amendment to permit a single-family dwelling (Plath)
• CDP-12-2021: Arena concessions and vending program update, including draft agreements with Cayuga Minor Hockey Association and Tiger Vending
• ECW-11-2021: Alternate side parking by-law amendment on Bramble Crescent, Townsend
• CLE-05-2021: Municipal Election 2022 – alternative voting options
• Closed session: HSS 21-21 Provincial Housing Related Funding (SSRF 4 and COCHI)

The committee approved extending concession and vending contracts for the Cayuga Memorial Arena and Caledonia Centre, and authorized by-laws for vote-counting equipment and internet voting in the 2022 municipal election. It also approved a zoning amendment for a single-family dwelling and consented to the sale of three properties in Dunnville. All decisions are subject to final consideration at the November 22, 2021 Council meeting.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for single-family dwelling (Plath) (carried)
• Extended Cayuga Minor Hockey Association concession contract to July 31, 2024 at $3,000/year (carried)
• Extended Tiger Vending & Coffee Service contract to July 31, 2024 at $5,100/year (carried)
• Authorized Expression of Interest for concession/vending operators at three arenas (carried)
• Approved waiver of $14,767 in concession/vending rental fees due to pandemic (carried)
• Consented to sale of 129, 145, 149 Elizabeth Crescent, Dunnville (carried)
• Amended parking by-laws for Bramble Crescent, Townsend (carried)
• Authorized by-laws for vote-counting equipment and internet voting in 2022 election (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council meets to handle routine business including approving prior minutes, plus new business on conservation authority changes and council appointments. A zoning by-law amendment for McClung Properties Limited (Empire) is on the agenda, along with a by-law to appoint a member of council to act in the mayor's place. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters about identifiable individuals, including youth advisory committee applications.

• Zoning By-law amendment to HC 1-2020 for McClung Properties Limited (Empire)
• CDS-M01-2021 Conservation Authority Changes
• CLE-03-2021 Council Appointments as of November 15, 2021
• By-law to appoint a Member of Council to act in place of the Mayor
• Closed session on Youth Advisory Committee applications

Council approved the appointment of Councillor Corbett as Deputy Mayor for November 15, 2021 to November 14, 2022, and made appointments for committee chairs, vice-chairs, and board members for the same term. The minutes also include adoption of previous minutes, receipt of a conservation authority memo, and passage of two by-laws (zoning amendment and deputy mayor appointment). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Corbett as Deputy Mayor for 2021-22 (carried)
• Set committee chairs and vice-chairs for six business divisions for 2021-22 (carried)
• Appointed Councillors Corbett and Lawrence to Police Services Board for 2021-22 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Metcalfe to Seniors Advisory Committee for 2021-22 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Shirton to Youth Advisory Committee for 2021-22 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 12, 2021 Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted amended committee minutes, removing two citizen appointees and adding one (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-law 1246-HC/21 (zoning amendment) and By-law 2311/21 (deputy mayor appointment) (carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee meets to receive staff reports and hear delegations. Items include a development update, a heritage alteration for Cook Peart House, a fire protection agreement with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, ambulance cross-border billing agreements, a Blue Box program transition update, a budget amendment for winter control, and a 2022 funding application for Highway 3 in Jarvis. Delegations will present funding requests from two hospital foundations and a remuneration request from the Committee of Adjustment.

• CDP-13-2021: Heritage property alteration request for Cook Peart House
• EMS-02-2021: Fire protection agreement with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
• EMS-03-2021: Ambulance cross-border billing agreements
• ENG-10-2021: MTO Connecting Links Program 2022 funding application for Highway 3 (Talbot Street) Jarvis
• RDS-04-2021: Budget amendment for winter control parking lots and sidewalks

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several new items. They will consider a heritage property alteration request for the McKinnon-Smith House, amend the speed by-law for three roads, and regulate recreational vehicle parking. The meeting also includes appointments of enforcement officers and approval of prior minutes.

• Heritage alteration request CDP-09-2021 for McKinnon-Smith House
• By-law to amend speed limits on Sweets Corner Road, Kohler Road, South Cayuga Road
• By-law to regulate recreational vehicle parking
• Appointment of Building Inspector/Property Standards/MLEO: Brad Hiseler and Geena Gambin
• Approval of Council minutes (Sept 21) and Committee minutes (Oct 5)

Council received and supported the heritage alteration application for the McKinnon-Smith House at 156 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, and will notify the property owner and Ontario Heritage Trust. Four by-laws were passed, including appointments of enforcement officers, speed limit changes, and recreational vehicle parking regulations. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Supported heritage alteration for McKinnon-Smith House (Resolution 124-21)
• Appointed Brad Hiseler as Building Inspector, Property Standards Officer, and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (By-law 2306/21)
• Appointed Geena Gambin as Building Inspector, Property Standards Officer, and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (By-law 2307/21)
• Amended Rate of Speed By-law for Sweets Corner Road, Kohler Road, and South Cayuga Road (By-law 2308/21)
• Amended By-law 307/02 to regulate recreational vehicle parking (By-law 2309/21)
• Adopted minutes of September 21, 2021 Council meeting (Resolution 122-21)
• Adopted minutes of October 5, 2021 Council in Committee meeting (Resolution 123-21)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will review staff reports on a proposed telecommunication tower at 1797 Cheapside Road, annual wastewater quality, road-related budget and contract items, and several speed limit changes. The meeting also includes a public planning meeting, a flag protocol policy amendment, and a closed session. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Telecommunication tower installation at 1797 Cheapside Road (PDD-47-2021)
• Annual Wastewater Quality Report (ENV-04-2021)
• Budget revision for fencing at Walpole Roads Yard (RDS-02-2021)
• Speed limit reductions on Sweets Corners Road and Kohler Road (ENG-07-2021, ENG-08-2021)
• Flag Protocol Policy Amendment (CLE-02-2021)

The Council in Committee meeting approved several staff recommendations, including a telecommunications tower at 1797 Cheapside Road, budget revisions for fencing at the Walpole Roads Yard, amendments to winter control contracts, and changes to parking and speed limit by-laws. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved telecommunications tower installation at 1797 Cheapside Road (carried)
• Approved budget revision for fencing at Walpole Roads Yard (carried)
• Authorized amending agreements with winter control contractors (carried)
• Amended Parking Control By-law 307/02 to regulate recreational vehicles on county roads (carried)
• Reduced speed limit to 60 km/h on Sweets Corners Road in Sweets Corners (carried)
• Reduced speed limit to 60 km/h on Kohler Road in Rainham Centre (carried)
• Corrected speed limit on South Cayuga Road to 50 km/h (carried)
• Approved updated Flag Protocol Policy and community flagpole (carried)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports, including monthly detachment commander reports for June through August, board financials and reserve figures, and Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics. The board will also consider correspondence from provincial officials and approve previous meeting minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Monthly reports from the Detachment Commander for June, July, and August 2021
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Haldimand County Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics
• Response letters from Solicitor General Sylvia Jones and Attorney General Doug Downey
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2021 meeting

The Haldimand County Police Services Board received the OPP monthly reports for June, July, and August 2021, along with board financials and Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics. The board also received correspondence from the Solicitor General and Attorney General, and discussed a code of conduct complaint received during summer recess.

• Adopted minutes of June 23, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence from Solicitor General re: provincial appointment vacancies (carried)
• Received correspondence from Attorney General re: judicial interim release procedures (carried)
• Received OPP reports for June, July, August 2021 (carried)
• Received board financials and reserve figures (carried)
• Received POA ticket issuance reports for June, July, August 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a new vaccination policy for county staff and services, and to authorize borrowing $8,348,650 through serial debentures for capital works. The agenda also includes zoning by-law amendments, including one for 350 Argyle Street North, and routine approvals of minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Debenture borrowing of $8,348,650 for capital works
• New Haldimand County Vaccination Policy (CSS-04-2021)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 350 Argyle Street North GP Inc.
• Removal of 'Holding' provision for 350 Argyle Street North
• Update on interest rate for 2021 debenture issue (FIN-M02-2021)

Council adopted the Haldimand County Vaccination Policy effective September 27, 2021, and endorsed mandatory vaccination for staff at Grandview Lodge and Haldimand Paramedic Service, with proof of full immunization required by November 16, 2021. Non-compliant staff will be placed on unpaid leave. Council also approved four by-laws, including zoning amendments and a debenture borrowing of $8,348,650 for capital works.

• Adopted Haldimand County Vaccination Policy effective Sept 27, 2021 (carried)
• Endorsed mandatory vaccination for Grandview Lodge and Paramedic Service staff, with proof by Nov 16, 2021 (carried)
• Approved by-law 1243-HC/21 to amend Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 (carried)
• Approved by-law 1244-HC/21 to amend Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 for 350 Argyle Street North GP Inc. (carried)
• Approved by-law 1245-HC/21 to remove 'Holding' provision for 350 Argyle Street North GP Inc. (carried)
• Approved by-law 2304/21 authorizing $8,348,650 debenture borrowing for capital works (carried)

Council in Committee

Council approved a hybrid affordable housing option combining repairs to existing Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation assets and a new build in Dunnville, with annual levy impacts capped at 1.0%. It also approved zoning amendments for commercial development at 350 Argyle Street North and updates to the County Zoning By-law. Several other items were approved, including funding for a digital sign project, community hall roof replacement, and naming of corporate assets.

• Approved hybrid affordable housing option with new Dunnville build and asset repairs (Carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 350 Argyle Street North to Service Commercial – Holding (Carried)
• Approved updates to Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 (Carried)
• Increased Ward 4 Community Vibrancy Fund for Hagersville Firefighters digital sign to $21,600 (Carried)
• Approved Canfield Community Centre emergency roof replacement up to $168,000 (Carried)
• Approved renaming Hagersville Park to 'Sgt. Andrew Harnett Memorial Park' and other asset names (Carried)
• Approved 2022 Council Meeting Schedule (Carried)
• Referred land acknowledgement statement to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (Carried)

Council Meeting

The council meeting was largely procedural. It adopted the June 28, 2021 council minutes and the August 24, 2021 committee minutes. Four by-laws were given final reading and passed, including one to delegate agreement authority, two zoning amendments for Samuel Kidd, and one to close and sell part of Winniett Street. A notice of motion on a land acknowledgement was submitted for a future meeting.

• Adopted June 28, 2021 council minutes (106-21)
• Adopted August 24, 2021 committee minutes, including closed session (107-21)
• Passed By-law 2301/21 delegating agreement authority to General Manager (108-21, 109-21)
• Passed By-law 1241-HC/21 zoning amendment for Samuel Kidd (108-21, 109-21)
• Passed By-law 1242-HC/21 removing holding provision for Samuel Kidd (108-21, 109-21)
• Passed By-law 2302/21 to close and sell part of Winniett Street (108-21, 109-21)
• Passed confirming by-law (110-21, 111-21)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold a public meeting for three planning applications: Avalon Phase 5B by McClung Properties, a zoning by-law amendment to repeal a development freeze in the Industrial Influence Area, and a zoning amendment to permit a vacation dwelling on a private lane with agricultural zoning. The committee will also receive staff reports on a telecommunications tower, ambulance response times, a water supply project update, and other items, plus delegations from the housing corporation and advisory committee.

• Public meeting for Avalon Phase 5B – McClung Properties Limited (PDD-43-2021)
• Zoning by-law amendment to repeal development freeze for lands in Industrial Influence Area – Devries (PDD-45-2021)
• Zoning by-law amendment to permit vacation dwelling on private lane with agricultural zoning – Kidd (PDD-46-2021)
• Information report for telecommunication tower installation at 5981 Rainham Road (PDD-34-2021)
• Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan 2022 (EMS-01-2021)

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a vacation dwelling on a private lane with agricultural zoning (Kidd application), and deferred a zoning amendment to repeal a development freeze for lands in the industrial influence area (Devries) pending further consultation. Other decisions included approving a Bell Mobility telecommunication tower at 5981 Rainham Road, delegating authority to sign development agreements, adopting the 2022 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan, and recognizing September 30 as a statutory holiday for staff. The meeting also received reports and approved the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation's financial statements and auditor appointment.

• Approved zoning amendment for vacation dwelling on private lane (Kidd) (carried)
• Deferred zoning amendment to repeal development freeze in industrial influence area (Devries) (carried)
• Approved Bell Mobility telecommunication tower at 5981 Rainham Road (carried)
• Delegated authority to sign development agreements to GM of Community & Development Services (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan (carried)
• Approved National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as statutory holiday for staff (carried)
• Approved 2020 financial statements and auditor appointment for Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation (carried)
• Rescheduled September 20, 2021 Council meeting to September 21, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a large slate of by-laws, including the 2021 tax levy and rates, multiple zoning and official plan amendments, and various development and site plan agreements. The agenda also includes unfinished business items such as a development charge deferral for Edge Real Estate, a pedestrian crossover program update, and a resolution regarding Hamilton's truck route master plan. Several appointments for municipal enforcement and property standards officers are also scheduled.

• By-law 33: adopt estimates and levy 2021 County tax rates
• By-laws 1-4, 7-9, 35-36: zoning and official plan amendments for various property owners
• By-laws 12-13: pre-servicing and subdivision agreements for Avalon Subdivision, Caledonia (Phases 3B and 8)
• By-law 34: authorize purchase of Street-Barnes Cemetery
• By-law 28: lease agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada for Dunnville Thompson Creek Park

Council approved a development charge deferral for Edge Real Estate Investment Group Inc., setting criteria and principles for future requests, a $500 administrative fee, and an applicable interest rate. They also approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for Twisted Lemon to permit commercial uses, and opposed Haldibrook Road as a truck route in Hamilton's plan. A motion to accelerate a crosswalk at Argyle St. N. and Sutherland St. to summer 2021 was defeated.

• Approved development charge deferral for Edge Real Estate Investment Group Inc. with criteria, $500 fee, and interest rate.
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for Twisted Lemon to permit commercial uses.
• Opposed Haldibrook Road as a truck route in City of Hamilton's Truck Route Master Plan.
• Defeated motion to accelerate crosswalk at Argyle St. N. and Sutherland St. to summer 2021.
• Adopted minutes of June 7 and June 22, 2021 meetings, including closed sessions.
• Adopted Council in Committee minutes with amendment to Recommendation #13 regarding seasonal dwelling on private road.
• Received Pedestrian Crossover Program report and directed staff to include it in 2022 capital budget.
• Received update on Street-Barnes Cemetery.

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports, including monthly detachment commander reports for March through May, board financials and reserve figures, and Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes, discuss service availability, and set its summer meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Monthly reports from Detachment Commander for March, April, May 2021 with statistics and calls for service
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Haldimand County Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics
• Approval of minutes from regular and closed meetings of March 24, 2021
• Update on service availability and summer meeting schedule

The Haldimand County Police Services Board approved a motion requesting county staff to investigate the installation of photo radar and report back to Council. The board also received the O.P.P. monthly reports for March, April, and May 2021, and approved sending a letter to the Attorney General and Solicitor General expressing concern about release procedures for suspects not held in custody. Additionally, the board cancelled its July and August 2021 meetings.

• Requested county staff to look into photo radar installation (carried)
• Received O.P.P. reports for March, April, May 2021 (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures (carried)
• Received Provincial Offences Act Ticket Issuance Reports (carried)
• Approved letter to Attorney General and Solicitor General on release procedures (carried)
• Cancelled July 28 and August 25, 2021 meetings (carried)

Special Council

Haldimand and Norfolk County councils held a joint special meeting. They went into closed session to discuss an unsolicited proposal to purchase the landfill site, then returned to open session and adjourned. No decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, specifically an update on an unsolicited proposal to purchase the landfill site
• Adjourned the closed session and reconvened in open session
• Gave the Confirming By-law first and second reading
• Gave the Confirming By-law third and final reading, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, with the corporate seal affixed
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold public meetings on several planning applications, including a growth management strategy and official plan amendment, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also review departmental reports on topics such as a fence by-law amendment, tax policy, and capital projects. Decisions made here will be forwarded to a future Council meeting.

• PDD-40-2021: Final Growth Management Strategy and Official Plan Amendment – Phase 1
• PDD-02-2021: Zoning by-law amendment for residential use (DiFranco)
• PDD-33-2021: Official plan and zoning amendment for commercial uses (Twisted Lemon)
• ENG-05-2021: Budget reallocation for King Street West and Porter Avenue resurfacing, Hagersville
• FIN-11-2021: Annual Tax Policy Report

The committee approved the final Growth Management Strategy as the basis for an Official Plan Amendment, set 2021 tax ratios and policies, and approved several community improvement grants and capital projects. Decisions made at this meeting will receive final consideration at the June 28, 2021 Council meeting.

• Approved Final Growth Management Strategy as basis for Official Plan Amendment (carried)
• Set 2021 tax ratios and policies, including multi-residential at 2.0000 and commercial at 1.6929 (carried)
• Approved $6,468 grant for façade improvement at 19 Argyle Street North, Caledonia (carried)
• Approved $10,256 grant for façade improvement at 17 Talbot Street East, Jarvis (carried)
• Approved in principle construction of Active Living Centre co-located with Hagersville Public Library, conditional on $1M community contribution (carried)
• Approved Ducks Unlimited Canada capital repairs in Thompson Creek Park wetland with 20-year lease (carried)
• Approved rezoning for residential use at DiFranco application (carried)
• Deferred consideration of Pedestrian Crossover Program to June 28, 2021 Council meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved a Pride flag raising for Pride month and directed staff to review the flag protocol policy. It also received a request to defer development charges for 64 Main St. N. in Hagersville and directed staff to report back. Three by-laws were passed, including one for OILC financing and two for development agreements. The meeting included a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved Pride flag raising for Pride month (carried)
• Directed staff to report on flag protocol policy amendments (carried)
• Received Edge Real Estate development charge deferral request and directed staff to report back (carried)
• Approved By-law 2269/21 for OILC long-term financing (carried)
• Approved By-law 2270/21 site plan agreement with DICO Developments Inc. (carried)
• Approved By-law 2271/21 development agreement with Christopher and Dora White (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 17, 2021 Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 1, 2021 Council in Committee and closed session (carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee meets June 1, 2021, to discuss and decide on several staff reports, including employee benefit plan renewals, a proposed 2021 debt issuance, a credit rating update, a budget amendment for the Asset Management Plan, and an information report on a telecommunication tower at 1834 Concession 9 Road. The meeting also includes appointments to the Caledonia Business Improvement Area board and a closed session for personal matters.

• FIN-08-2021 Debt Issuance for 2021 with draft borrowing by-law
• HRD-04-2021 Employee Benefit Plan Renewals 2021
• PDD-32-2021 Information Report for Telecommunication Tower at 1834 Concession 9 Road
• ECW-07-2021 Budget Amendment – Asset Management Plan Update
• EDT-04-2021 Business Improvement Area Board Appointments for Caledonia

Council approved the location for a communications antenna facility by Xplornet Communications Inc. at 1834 Concession 9 Road, deemed consistent with provincial policy. They also approved appointments to the Caledonia BIA board, a budget amendment for the Asset Management Plan update, and a debt issuance process for 2021. Employee benefit plan renewal rates with Sun Life were approved, and a subcommittee was formed for Medical Officer of Health recruitment.

• Approved Xplornet telecom tower location at 1834 Concession 9 Road (carried)
• Appointed Darlene Losier, Janette McIntyre, Lara Seguin, Laurel Werbeski to Caledonia BIA Board (carried)
• Approved budget amendment for Asset Management Plan update (carried)
• Authorized 2021 debt issuance process with Infrastructure Ontario (carried)
• Approved Sun Life employee benefit plan renewal rates effective July 1, 2021 (carried)
• Approved $208,859.69 withdrawal from Sun Life Deposit Fund for tax rebate (carried)
• Appointed Mayor Hewitt, GM Corporate & Social Services, Manager Legal & Support Services to MOH recruitment subcommittee (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a zoning amendment, site plan agreements, a residential development agreement, and a speed by-law amendment. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a confirming by-law. Most items are routine approvals, with no major policy debates listed.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Greg and Melissa Dekkers
• Site plan agreement with HML Holdings Ltd.
• Site plan agreement with 2489295 Ontario Ltd. (Simplicity Air)
• Development agreement with 2231322 Ontario Ltd. for residential development
• Amendment to Rate of Speed By-law 1942/18 for areas in Port Maitland

Council waived notice rules to consider and pass a motion directing staff to issue marriage licences by appointment to Haldimand County residents with a wedding date within 3 weeks of the appointment, during the provincial lockdown. A motion to open municipal boat ramps was discussed but no motion was presented. Council also gave final reading to five by-laws, including zoning and site plan agreements, and adopted previous minutes.

• Adopted April 26, 2021 Council minutes (Resolution 63-21)
• Adopted May 11, 2021 Council in Committee and Closed Session minutes (Resolution 64-21)
• Waived notice provisions to consider marriage licence motion (Resolution 65-21)
• Directed staff to issue marriage licences by appointment to residents with weddings within 3 weeks (Resolution 66-21)
• Waived notice provisions to consider boat ramp motion (Resolution 67-21); no motion presented
• Gave first and second reading to By-laws 1229-HC/21, 2264/21, 2265/21, 2266/21, 2267/21 (Resolution 68-21)
• Gave third and final reading to By-laws 1229-HC/21, 2264/21, 2265/21, 2266/21, 2267/21 (Resolution 69-21)
• Adopted Confirming By-law (Resolutions 70-21 and 71-21)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee meets to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a proposed speed limit reduction in Port Maitland, a zoning amendment for a severance condition, pandemic financial relief for community halls, and authorization for alcohol sales at licensed convenience outlets on statutory holidays. The meeting also includes a public meeting for planning applications, presentations, and a closed session for litigation updates.

• PDD-29-2021 Zoning Amendment to Fulfill Condition of Severance – Dekkers
• ENG-03-2021 Port Maitland Speed Limit Reduction (proposed 30 km/h zone)
• CDP-02-2021 Community Halls Program – Ongoing Pandemic Financial Relief
• CLS-03-2021 Authorization to Permit Beverage Alcohol Sales on Statutory Holidays at Licensed Convenience Outlets
• LSS-05-2021 Addendum to Report LSS-03-2021 Road Closure and Conveyance of Part of Townline Road, Lowbanks

The committee supported two resolutions backing applications to the federal Growing Canada's Forests program, including a 50/50 cost-share commitment for planting projects. It also approved reimbursing community halls for pandemic-related operating costs up to $22,050, and endorsed the Farm 911-Emily Project to promote civic addressing for rural lands. Several other administrative items were approved, including tax adjustments, investment fund allocations, and a road closure and sale in Lowbanks.

• Approved community hall pandemic relief reimbursement up to $22,050 (carried)
• Supported NPCA's Growing Canada's Forests RFI with 50/50 cost-share (carried)
• Supported County's own Growing Canada's Forests RFI with 50/50 cost-share (carried)
• Approved tax adjustments totaling $8,580.32 (carried)
• Approved $1,834,275.85 from Investment Income Stabilization Reserve for 2020 deficit (carried)
• Approved $750,000 from Hydro Legacy Reserve to Growing Communities Reserve (carried)
• Endorsed Farm 911-Emily Project and directed marketing program (carried)
• Approved road closure and sale of part of Townline Road, Lowbanks for $850 each to abutting owners (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a range of items including unfinished business on a land purchase for a retaining wall on Nelles Street in York, and new business on replacing a damaged engineering vehicle. The bulk of the agenda consists of 17 by-laws covering zoning amendments, road speed and stop sign changes, parking regulations, development charges, and appointments of municipal law enforcement officers. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Purchase of lands for retaining wall on Nelles Street, York (LSS-M04-2021)
• Unscheduled replacement purchase of damaged engineering vehicle (FLE-01-2021)
• Zoning by-law amendments for Sheppard Bros. Farm Ltd., Barry and Patricia Koeppe, David and Rochelle Pearson, Ronald McEachern, and Scott Hoover
• Construction agreement with 350 Argyle Street North GP Inc. (Empire) for infrastructure on Argyle Street, Caledonia
• By-law to amend speed limits, add all-way stop at McKenzie Road and 4th Line, and amend parking regulations in Hagersville

Council approved 19 by-laws covering zoning amendments, construction agreements, appointments of municipal law enforcement officers, speed limit changes, and leases at Grandview Lodge. It also approved the purchase of lands for a retaining wall on Nelles Street, York, and the unscheduled replacement of a damaged engineering vehicle. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 19 by-laws including zoning amendments, construction agreement, and officer appointments (carried)
• Approved purchase of lands for retaining wall on Nelles Street, York (carried)
• Approved unscheduled replacement of damaged engineering vehicle (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 6, 2021 Council and Closed Session (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 20, 2021 Council in Committee (carried)

Council in Committee

The Council in Committee meeting approved several zoning by-law amendments, including for Sheppard Bros. Farm, Koeppe, Pearson, and a vacation home dwelling, and deferred the Curley and Moore application. It also approved new 40 km/h speed limit zones on several roads, a development charges rate adjustment, and established a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. All decisions are recommendations for final consideration at the April 26, 2021 Council meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment for Sheppard Bros. Farm (PDD-25-2021)
• Deferred Curley and Moore application to June 1, 2021 (PDD-26-2021)
• Approved zoning amendment for Koeppe (PDD-27-2021)
• Approved zoning amendment for Pearson (PDD-28-2021)
• Approved zoning amendment for vacation home dwelling (PDD-31-2021)
• Approved 40 km/h speed zones on South Coast Drive, Blue Water Parkway, Lakeshore Road, North Shore Drive
• Approved 2021 development charges rate adjustment (FIN-06-2021)
• Established Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (CAO-01-2021)

Council Meeting

Council adopted the minutes from previous meetings and passed six by-laws covering a temporary zoning use, development agreements, nuisance regulations, low-speed vehicles, user fees, and a telecom easement. It also authorized staff to negotiate an easement with KWIC Telecom for internet equipment on Kent Street West in Selkirk. A closed session was held for a personnel matter, and the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Adopted minutes of March 8, 2021 Council meeting (Resolution 42-21).
• Adopted Council in Committee minutes of March 30, 2021, with Recommendation #6 (Downtown Area Community Improvement Plan for 110 Lock Street East, Dunnville) voted on separately and carried (Resolutions 43-21, 44-21).
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes of March 31, 2021, including closed session minutes (Resolution 45-21).
• Authorized staff to negotiate an easement agreement with KWIC Telecom Ltd. for internet equipment on Kent Street West, Selkirk (Resolution 46-21).
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-laws 1222-HC/21, 2244/21, 2245/21, 2246/21, 2247/21, and 2248/21 (Resolutions 47-21, 48-21).
• Held a closed session to discuss a personnel matter (Resolution 49-21).
• Adopted the Confirming By-law (Resolutions 51-21, 52-21).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. (Resolution 53-21).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2021 draft tax-supported operating budget, including a presentation from the Supervisor of Budget & Financial Planning. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual related to a department review. No final decisions are listed; the committee is in discussion phase.

• Presentation: Overview of the 2021 Draft Tax Supported Operating Budget
• Closed session: personal matters about an identifiable individual (CSS-02-2021 Corporate and Social Services Department Review)
• Operating Budget Corporate Summaries by General Manager
• Recommendation approval item

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 Tax Supported Operating Budget at a net levy of $72,553,300, including provisions for transferring surpluses/deficits from various services to reserves. They also approved several capital budget additions for new initiatives, including a cell phone for a Fleet Foreperson ($360), equipment for a new Building Technician ($11,420), devices for three Bylaw Summer Students ($4,840), and a computer for an On-Line Resource Instructor ($3,500). Additionally, they approved the phase two reorganization of the Corporate & Social Services Department as outlined in report CSS-02-2021, and received the Treasurer's Report, which excluded certain amortization and post-employment expenses from the budget.

• Approved 2021 Tax Supported Operating Budget at a net levy of $72,553,300
• Approved capital addition of $360 for a cell phone for Fleet Foreperson
• Approved capital addition of $11,420 for furniture and devices for a new Building Technician
• Approved capital addition of $4,840 for devices for three Bylaw Summer Students
• Approved capital addition of $3,500 for a computer for an On-Line Resource Instructor
• Approved phase two reorganization of Corporate & Social Services Department (CSS-02-2021)
• Received Treasurer's Report and excluded certain amortization and post-employment expenses from budget
• Approved budgets for Hagersville, Dunnville, and Caledonia Business Improvement Areas with levies of $14,400, $24,100, and $50,400 respectively

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including a temporary use by-law for an animal kennel, a new nuisance by-law, a by-law for low-speed vehicles, and information reports on two telecommunication tower installations. The agenda also includes reports on park improvements, lease renewals, and council remuneration.

• Temporary Use By-law Amendment for an Animal Kennel – Canine Bond (PDD-21-2021) with a letter of objection
• Nuisance By-law (BME-01-2021)
• By-law for Low Speed Vehicles (CDS-01-2021)
• Telecommunication tower installations at 12 Stoneman Road and 82 Haldimand Road 53
• Renewal of lease agreements with Hearing Life Canada Ltd. and Haldimand Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc.

Council approved a temporary use by-law allowing an animal kennel (Canine Bond) to operate for 20 months until December 31, 2022, with conditions. The decision was made after a public meeting where the proponent and a neighbour spoke in support. All other recommendations, including consent items, departmental reports, and lease renewals, were carried.

• Approved temporary use by-law for animal kennel (Canine Bond) for 20 months to Dec 31, 2022.
• Received Integrity Commissioner Annual Report.
• Received update on hired vehicle fares.
• Received Port Maitland Pier & Esplanade operational improvements memo.
• Approved telecommunication tower installations at 12 Stoneman Road and 82 Haldimand Road 53.
• Approved Nuisance By-law and By-law for Low Speed Vehicles.
• Approved Cayuga Parks Consultation implementation plan.
• Approved grant up to $10,081 for Downtown Area Community Improvement Plan at 110 Lock Street East, Dunnville.

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to hear delegations, including a Crime Stoppers funding request for 2021 and a presentation on the BusPatrol safety program. The board will also receive reports on monthly police statistics, financials, and provincial offence ticket issuance, and will discuss correspondence about new OPP detachment boards.

• Crime Stoppers of Haldimand & Norfolk 2020 annual review and 2021 funding request
• BusPatrol Safety Program presentation by Student Transportation Services Brant Haldimand Norfolk
• Monthly report from Detachment Commander with statistics and calls for service
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics

The Haldimand County Police Services Board approved a resolution recommending that the new OPP Detachment Board consist of five members: two community appointments, two council appointments, and one provincial appointment. This recommendation will be sent to Haldimand County Council for consideration in its response to the Solicitor General. The board also approved a $2,000 donation to Crime Stoppers of Haldimand & Norfolk for 2021 initiatives, and received a presentation on the BusPatrol Safety Program, recommending that County Council consider the program.

• Adopted the minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting.
• Approved a $2,000 donation to Crime Stoppers of Haldimand & Norfolk for 2021 initiatives.
• Received the BusPatrol Safety Program presentation and recommended County Council consider the program.
• Recommended a five-member OPP Detachment Board composition (2 community, 2 council, 1 provincial) to County Council.
• Received the O.P.P. monthly reports for February 2021.
• Received the Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures as information.
• Received the February 2021 Provincial Offences Act Ticket Issuance Reports.
• Rescheduled the April 28, 2021 meeting to Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, consider two by-laws to stop up, close, and sell parts of unopened road allowances (Mill Avenue in Canborough and Lakeshore Road in Dunnville), and handle routine procedural items. No other substantive new business is listed.

• By-law to authorize stopping up, closure and sale of part of unopened road allowance Mill Avenue, Canborough (Part 2 on 18R-7830)
• By-law to authorize stopping up, closure and sale of part of unopened road allowance Lakeshore Road, Dunnville (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 on 18R-7908)
• Approval of Council minutes from February 16, 2021
• Approval of Council in Committee minutes from March 2, 2021 and Committee of the Whole minutes from March 4, 2021
• Confirming by-law to confirm proceedings of Council

Council adopted the minutes of previous meetings and approved two by-laws to stop up, close, and sell parts of unopened road allowances (Mill Avenue in Canborough and Lakeshore Road in Dunnville). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Adopted Feb 16, 2021 Council minutes (Resolution 34-21)
• Adopted Mar 2, 2021 Council in Committee minutes (Resolution 35-21)
• Adopted Mar 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (Resolution 36-21)
• Approved By-law 2241/21 to close and sell part of Mill Avenue road allowance (first, second, third reading)
• Approved By-law 2242/21 to close and sell part of Lakeshore Road road allowance (first, second, third reading)
• Approved Confirming By-law (Resolution 39-21, 40-21)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the draft tax-supported capital budget and forecast for 2021-2030, along with specific capital project presentations. Items include a budget amendment for a business application software project, the Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre, and a Grandview Lodge HVAC upgrade. The committee will also consider recommendations for approval.

• Draft Tax Supported Capital Budget and Forecast 2021-2030
• ECW-05-2021 Budget Amendment - Business Application Software Project
• CAO-M02-2021 Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre
• Grandview Lodge HVAC Upgrade

The Committee of the Whole received and adopted the 2021 Draft Tax Supported Capital Budget and Forecast, approving $40,088,280 in capital expenditures for 2021 and $234,435,050 in principle for 2022-2030. The approval includes a 1.00% levy increase for capital purposes and various reserve contributions. A budget amendment for the Business Application Software Project was also approved. The Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre memorandum was received as information only.

• Approved 2021 capital budget of $40,088,280 with $3,856,140 debenture financing (carried)
• Approved 2022-2030 capital forecast of $234,435,050 in principle with $12,418,710 debenture financing (carried)
• Approved 1.00% levy increase for capital purposes (carried)
• Approved additional reserve contributions totaling $153,180 for new initiatives (carried)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to Capital Replacement Reserve – Community Halls (carried)
• Approved $320,000 transfer to Capital Replacement Reserve – General (carried)
• Approved $324,240 transfer for 2% inflation adjustment to various reserves (carried)
• Approved budget amendment for Business Application Software Project (carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is meeting to review the 2020 BMA Municipal Study results, hear annual presentations from local Business Improvement Areas, and consider several staff reports. The agenda includes information reports on five proposed telecommunication tower installations at specific roads, ambulance response time results, and a rural leaf and yard collection pilot program. Council will also discuss an emergency expenditure for the Hagersville Arena and correspondence regarding universal paid sick days.

• Telecommunication tower installations at 1040 Kohler Road, 550 Junction Road, 612 Sandy Bay Road, 267 Smithville Road, and 4540 HWY 3
• 2020 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan results
• Springvale Street Lights estimated cost
• Emergency expenditure for Hagersville Arena
• Public Sector Salary Disclosure for 2020

Council approved five proposed locations for Xplornet Communications Inc. communications antenna facilities at 1040 Kohler Road, 550 Junction Road, 612 Sandy Bay Road, 267 Smithville Road, and 4540 Highway 3, deeming them consistent with provincial policy. Council also approved an emergency expenditure for the Hagersville Arena, supported a Municipal Modernization Program expression of interest, and received the Engineering and Capital Works 2020 annual report. A motion to support universal paid sick days in Ontario was defeated on a tied vote.

• Approved Xplornet Communications Inc. antenna facility at 1040 Kohler Road (PDD-13-2021)
• Approved Xplornet Communications Inc. antenna facility at 550 Junction Road (PDD-14-2021)
• Approved Xplornet Communications Inc. antenna facility at 612 Sandy Bay Road (PDD-15-2021)
• Approved Xplornet Communications Inc. antenna facility at 267 Smithville Road (PDD-16-2021)
• Approved Xplornet Communications Inc. antenna facility at 4540 Highway 3 (PDD-17-2021)
• Approved emergency expenditure for Hagersville Arena (FPC-01-2021)
• Supported submission of Expression of Interest for Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2 (FDS-01-2021)
• Defeated motion to support universal paid sick days in Ontario (tied vote)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous minutes, and receive reports from the detachment commander and on board finances. A delegation from Crime Stoppers of Haldimand & Norfolk will present its 2020 annual review and request funding for 2021 initiatives. The board will also receive updates on the McKenzie Meadows occupation and provincial appointments.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Crime Stoppers of Haldimand & Norfolk 2020 annual review and 2021 funding request
• December and January monthly reports from the Detachment Commander
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Haldimand County Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics

The Haldimand County Police Services Board elected Brian Haggith as Chair and Dan Lawrence as Vice Chair for the term until the first 2022 meeting. The board also adopted a Public Communication/Media Relations Policy, received O.P.P. monthly reports, and deferred a Crime Stoppers funding request to the March meeting.

• Elected Brian Haggith as Chair (carried)
• Elected Dan Lawrence as Vice Chair (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Nov 25, 2020 regular and closed meetings (carried)
• Deferred Crime Stoppers funding request to March 24, 2021 (carried)
• Received O.P.P. reports for Dec 2020 and Jan 2021 (carried)
• Sent letter to OCPC re: provincial board member appointments (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Reserve Figures as information (carried)
• Adopted Public Communication/Media Relations Policy (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a large slate of by-laws, including several zoning amendments, development agreements, and the 2021 interim tax levy. They will also discuss a Grand River Conservation Authority levy, a procedure by-law for the Committee of Adjustment, and correspondence regarding a proposed residential development. The meeting includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on OPP arbitration.

• Zoning by-law amendments for Mark McCutcheon, Michael and Jacqueline Forbes, William and Janice Hoover, Beischlag Farms Inc., DICO Developments Inc., and Paul Rushton
• Development agreement with Mark McCutcheon for residential development
• Final acceptance and assumption of infrastructure for Avalon Phase 1 and Phase 2 in Caledonia
• Interim tax levy by-law for 2021
• Borrowing by-law to meet current expenditures for 2021

Council approved 17 by-laws covering zoning amendments, official plan changes, subdivision agreements, an interim tax levy, and borrowing authority. It also adopted a motion requesting the Board of Health address COVID-19 compensation transparently. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 17 by-laws (first, second, and third reading) including zoning amendments, official plan changes, and interim tax levy (carried)
• Adopted motion requesting Board of Health address COVID-19 compensation transparently (carried)
• Adopted Committee of Adjustment procedure by-law (carried)
• Received Grand River Conservation Authority levy report as information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings (carried)
• Amended and adopted Recommendation #16 regarding road closure and conveyance (carried)

Special Council

Haldimand County Council is holding a special joint meeting with Norfolk County Council, all participating electronically. The main item is a closed-session presentation regarding an unsolicited proposal related to the purchase of a landfill site. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law to formalize council proceedings.

• Closed session: presentation on unsolicited proposal to purchase a landfill site
• Joint meeting with Norfolk County Council
• Confirming by-law to confirm proceedings of Council
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 protocols

Haldimand and Norfolk County councils met jointly and held a closed session to discuss an unsolicited proposal to purchase a landfill site. The presentation was received and kept confidential. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after passing a confirming by-law.

• Held closed session to discuss unsolicited landfill purchase proposal (Resolution 10-21)
• Received confidential presentation on landfill purchase proposal (Resolution 12-21)
• Gave confirming by-law first and second reading (Resolution 13-21)
• Gave confirming by-law third reading and final passage (Resolution 14-21)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold public meetings for several planning applications, including a growth management strategy and official plan amendment, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. They will also consider departmental reports on topics like water quality, road closures, and a pedestrian crossing. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Public meeting for Growth Management Strategy and Official Plan Amendment – Phase 1 (PDD-04-2021)
• Zoning by-law amendments to facilitate consents for McCutcheon, Forbes, Hoover, Beischlag, Rushton
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for residential development by DICO Developments Inc. (PDD-07-2021)
• Information reports for telecommunication tower installations at 2807 Lakeshore Road, 6950 Rainham Road, 2609 Haldimand Road 55, and 145 Concession 1 Road
• Interim Tax Levy and Temporary Borrowing for 2021 (FIN-03-2021)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting focused on the draft 2021 rate-supported budget, which covers water and wastewater services. Council will hear presentations on the budget and a water systems financial plan, then consider a by-law to set water and wastewater charges, repealing By-law 2126/20. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no public delegations due to the declared emergency.

• Draft 2021 Rate Supported Budget presentation and recommendation
• FIN-01-2021 Haldimand County's Water Systems Financial Plan
• By-law to establish water and wastewater charges, repealing By-law 2126/20
• Confirming by-law for council proceedings

Council approved the 2021 Rate Supported Water and Wastewater Operating Budgets, with net revenue requirements of $5,915,590 for water and $7,050,310 for wastewater from user rates. Capital expenditures of $7,146,300 for 2021 and a capital forecast of $120,341,700 for 2022-2030 were also approved in principle. A by-law to establish water and wastewater charges was passed, and the Water System Financial Plan was approved for submission to the Ministry.

• Approved 2021 Water Operating Budget with $5,915,590 net revenue from user rates
• Approved 2021 Wastewater Operating Budget with $7,050,310 net revenue from user rates
• Approved 2021 water and wastewater capital expenditures of $7,146,300
• Approved 2022-2030 capital forecast of $120,341,700 in principle
• Approved by-law 2229/21 establishing water and wastewater charges, repealing by-law 2126/20
• Approved Water System Financial Plan No. 066-301A for submission to MMAH