Haldimand County public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a series of by-laws, including several zoning amendments, a temporary use authorization, a new fire department by-law, and updated user fees. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 350 Argyle Street North GP Inc.
• Temporary use by-law for Carrie Rottaris (The Canine Bond)
• Zoning by-law amendment for AG Strobosser Inc.
• Zoning by-law amendment for 29 Monture Street North, Cayuga
• By-law to establish user fees and service charges, repealing By-law 2344/22

Council passed 10 by-laws covering zoning amendments, fire department establishment, and user fee charges. The body also adopted minutes from previous Council and Committee meetings.

• Approved By-law 2398/22 to establish and regulate a fire department
• Approved By-law 2399/22 to establish user fees and service charges
• Approved By-law 2400/22 to appoint a Treasurer
• Approved By-law 2401/22 to appoint a Member of Council to act for the Mayor
• Approved five zoning-related by-laws (1330-HC/22, 1331-HC/22, 1332-HC/22, 1333-HC/22, 1334-HC/22)
• Approved By-law 1335-HC/22 regarding part lot control exemption
• Adopted minutes from November 7, November 15, and December 8 Council meetings
• Adopted Committee of the Whole and Council in Committee minutes

Special Council

Haldimand County's Special Council meeting focuses on the Draft 2023 Rate Supported Budget, including presentations and project briefs for water infrastructure. Council will consider approving a by-law to establish water and wastewater charges, repealing By-law 2328/22. The meeting includes a land acknowledgement, roll call, and disclosures of interest.

• Draft 2023 Rate Supported Budget presentation and review
• Highway #6 Water Transmission Main Twinning (Haldimand Road 55 to Parkview Road) – Wards 1 and 4
• Caledonia Water Storage Capacity Expansion – Ward 3
• By-law to establish water and wastewater charges, repealing By-law 2328/22
• Confirming by-law for council proceedings

Council approved the 2023 Rate Supported Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and Capital Forecast. This includes specific revenue requirements for water and wastewater services and a long-term capital forecast through 2032. By-law 2396/22 was passed to establish updated water and wastewater charges.

• Approved Hwy #6 Transmission Main Twinning project with gross costs of $5,410,000 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2023 Rate Supported Water Operating Budget with net revenue requirement of $7,690,350 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2023 Rate Supported Wastewater Operating Budget with net revenue requirement of $7,518,310 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2023 water and wastewater capital expenditures of $22,794,000 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2024-2032 Capital Forecast for Rate Supported Services in the amount of $183,297,040 in principle (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 2396/22 to establish water and wastewater charges (CARRIED)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee meets to discuss planning applications, including a temporary use by-law for an animal kennel, a zoning amendment, and a draft plan of subdivision for townhouses. They will also hear reports on the asset management plan, user fees for 2023, and various funding and by-law items. The agenda includes several public meetings and staff reports, with decisions to be made on these items.

• PDD-45-2022: Temporary Use By-law Extension for animal kennel (The Canine Bond)
• PDD-46-2022: Zoning By-law Amendment as condition of consent (Strobosser)
• PDD-51-2022: Draft Plan of Subdivision for Trailside Townsend 1A Townhouses
• FIN-15-2022: User Fees and Charges Update for 2023
• ENG-10-2022: MTO Connecting Links Program 2023-24 funding application for Highway 3 (Talbot Street) Jarvis

Council approved the 2023 general insurance renewal and updated user fees and service charges. The committee also approved several planning applications, including a temporary use by-law for an animal kennel and a telecommunications tower. Additionally, Council appointed members to various boards and committees for the coming year.

• Approved 2023 insurance policies at a cost of $973,411
• Approved updated User Fees and Service Charges effective January 1, 2023
• Approved temporary use by-law for The Canine Bond animal kennel until December 31, 2025
• Approved telecommunications tower location at 2583 North Shore Drive
• Approved $22,500 emergency purchase for cast iron sewer pipe replacement at Grandview Lodge
• Approved Asset Management Plan as required by O. Reg. 588/17
• Appointed Councillor Metcalfe as Deputy Mayor (Nov 15, 2022 to Nov 14, 2023)
• Approved $6,672.44 in assessment and tax adjustments

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting is largely procedural, with a single new business item on technology training. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Technology training discussion

The meeting was used to provide training to Council members and the Senior Management Team on electronic meeting management software and audiovisual equipment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Provided training on electronic meeting management software and audiovisual equipment

Special Council

This is a procedural special council meeting focused on the inaugural session. The agenda includes the call to order, national anthem, land acknowledgement, invocation, declarations, the signing of declarations, an inaugural address, and a confirming by-law to validate the council's proceedings. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confirming By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council

Council members made their Declaration of Office and took the Oath of Allegiance. The council introduced and passed a Confirming By-law through three readings.

• Approved first and second reading of Confirming By-law (Resolution 124-22)
• Approved third and final reading of Confirming By-law (Resolution 125-22)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving delegations, and voting on several by-laws. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment for Riverside Walk Inc., closure and sale of part of Military Road in Dunnville, leasing space at the Hagersville Satellite Office, and levying costs for municipal drains. Council will also discuss a resolution on Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and a Grand River Conservation Authority appointment extension.

• Zoning by-law amendment for property of Riverside Walk Inc.
• By-law to close and sell part of Military Road, Dunnville
• Lease of Hagersville Satellite Office, 1 Main Street South, to Hagersville & District Chamber of Commerce
• By-laws to levy costs for Little Marsh and Seneca Greens municipal drains and maintenance of municipal drains
• Resolution on Bill 3 – Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022

Council passed a resolution petitioning the Government of Ontario to exempt Haldimand County from Bill 3, citing concerns over the balance of power between Mayors and Councils. The meeting also included the approval of several municipal by-laws and the extension of a conservation authority appointment.

• Petitioned Ontario Government to exclude Haldimand County from Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022) (Carried)
• Extended Councillor Lawrence’s appointment to the Grand River Conservation Authority to November 30, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved By-law 1329-HC/22 to amend Zoning By-law for Riverside Walk Inc. (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2389/22 and 2390/22 regarding municipal drain costs and maintenance (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2391/22 to include a land acknowledgement statement in meeting orders of business (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2392/22 for the closure and sale of part of Military Road, Dunnville (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2393/22 to lease space at Hagersville Satellite Office to the Hagersville & District Chamber of Commerce (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 26, 2022 and November 1, 2022 meetings (Carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment, receive presentations on the 2021 audited financial statements, and consider several staff reports including tax arrears, a soccer club sub-lease, and downtown improvement plans. The agenda also includes a closed session on tax arrears and a draft motion for sidewalks in Hagersville.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment PDD-47-2022 (DePagter)
• Presentation of 2021 audited financial statements (FIN-14-2022)
• Report on tax arrears and properties eligible for tax sale (FIN-13-2022)
• Sub-lease request from Haldimand Youth Soccer Club (CDP-14-2022)
• Downtown Community Improvement Plan applications for 17 Cayuga Street North, Cayuga and 105 Bridge Street, Dunnville

Council in Committee passed a resolution opposing the application of Bill 3 to Haldimand County. The committee also approved several community improvement grants and a zoning amendment for residential development. Additionally, donations from the Mayor's Gala proceeds were allocated to local organizations.

• Opposed Bill 3 - Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment PLZ-HA-2022-137 for residential development on partial services (Carried)
• Approved grant up to $10,000 for 17 Cayuga Street North via Community Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Approved grant up to $10,393 for 105 Bridge Street via Community Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Approved Haldimand Youth Soccer Club sub-lease request for farming at McClung Road Caledonia Soccer Complex (Carried)
• Approved $40,000 donation to Hagersville Legion and $36,276.95 to Community Living from Mayor's Gala proceeds (Carried)
• Appointed Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh as auditors for Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation for 2022 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a brief for a sidewalk connection at Tuscarora Street and Victoria Street (Carried)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports including the detachment commander's monthly update, board financials and reserve figures, and Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics. The board will also consider a recommended land acknowledgement from the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, a RIDE grant for 2022-2024, and correspondence from the Municipality of East Ferris regarding bus cameras.

• Monthly Report from the Detachment Commander (August 2022)
• Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures
• Haldimand County Provincial Offences Act Ticket Issuance Statistics
• HRD-06-2022 Recommended Land Acknowledgement from the DEIAC
• RIDE Grant 2022-2024

The Haldimand County Police Services Board approved amending its procedure by-law to include a land acknowledgement at all regular and special meetings, based on a report from the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The board also received the OPP's August 2022 monthly reports, financials, and ticket issuance statistics, and cancelled its November 2022 meeting due to expiring appointments.

• Adopted minutes of August 25, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence from Municipality of East Ferris re: bus cameras (carried)
• Received OPP August 2022 monthly reports (carried)
• Received board financials and reserve figures (carried)
• Received August 2022 POA ticket issuance statistics (carried)
• Amended procedure by-law to include land acknowledgement at meetings (carried)
• Cancelled November 24, 2022 meeting due to expiring appointments (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public works annual report, a draft motion on renewable energy, and a consolidated stop control by-law. The bulk of the agenda consists of 14 by-laws covering zoning amendments, parking and speed regulations, one-way traffic, and a land sale date change. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a closed session.

• Zoning by-law amendments for Nighs Concrete Forming Inc., Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, and Garden Acquisitions Corporation
• By-law to regulate one-way traffic on East and West Edinburgh Square Road, Caledonia
• By-law to amend parking regulations for snow clearing in Caledonia
• By-law to change closing date for sale of 937 Broad Street East, Dunnville
• Consolidated stop control by-law repealing predecessor by-laws

Council authorized a Project Support Term Sheet with Boralex Inc. for a 300 MW battery energy storage park at the Hagersville Business Park, supporting its development for the IESO Long-Term RFP. Council also received the Public Works Operations 2021 Annual Report and passed 15 by-laws, including zoning amendments and traffic regulations. A discussion on the Town of Kingsville resolution regarding Bill 3 was deferred to the November 1 Council in Committee meeting.

• Authorized Project Support Term Sheet with Boralex for 300 MW battery storage (carried)
• Received Public Works Operations 2021 Annual Report (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 29, 2022 Council and Closed Session (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 20, 2022 Council in Committee and Closed Session (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-laws 1-15 (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to By-laws 1-15 (carried)
• Adopted Confirming By-law (carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments for a semi-detached dwelling, a retirement residence, and a long-term care facility expansion, as well as information reports on proposed subdivisions. The agenda also includes presentations on the 2021 Public Works annual report, a Rogers FTTH project, and various road and by-law changes. Several items are for information or discussion only, with decisions to be made at a later council meeting.

• Zoning amendment for semi-detached dwelling at 17 Walpole Drive, Jarvis (PDD-37-2022)
• Zoning amendment for LTC facility expansion and parking lot at Edgewater Gardens LTC and HWMH (PDD-42-2022)
• Zoning amendment to permit a retirement residence on Broad Street, Dunnville (PDD-44-2022)
• Information reports on draft plans of subdivision for Byng Subdivision and Sandusk Residential Community
• Speed limit reductions on Grand Sports Road and Caithness Street East/Haldimand Road 54, Caledonia

Council approved several planning applications including a zoning by-law amendment for a semi-detached dwelling at 17 Walpole Drive, Jarvis, zoning amendments for the Edgewater Gardens long-term care facility expansion and parking lot in Dunnville, and a zoning amendment for a retirement residence on Broad Street, Dunnville. Council also received an information report on the Sandusk Residential Community subdivision and adopted a new Land Acknowledgement statement for use at official meetings. Additionally, the OPP contract was extended for one year, and donations from the Mayor's Gala fund were approved for five community organizations.

• Approved zoning amendment for semi-detached dwelling at 17 Walpole Drive, Jarvis (PDD-37-2022)
• Approved zoning amendments for Edgewater Gardens LTC expansion and parking lot at 432, 434, and 405 Broad Street West, Dunnville (PDD-42-2022)
• Approved zoning amendment for retirement residence on Broad Street, Dunnville (PDD-44-2022)
• Received information report on Sandusk Residential Community subdivision (PDD-38-2022)
• Adopted Land Acknowledgement statement for use at Council and official events (HRD-06-2022)
• Extended OPP contract for one year, ending December 31, 2023 (CAO-03-2022)
• Approved $52,386 grant for Rural Business and Tourism Community Improvement Plan at 215 Windecker Road, Cayuga (EDT-07-2022)
• Approved $45,000 in Mayor's Gala donations to five community organizations

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a $4,416,500 debenture for capital works, a zoning amendment, a heritage designation change for the Cook-Peart House, and new pedestrian crossover and parking regulations. Council will also receive updates on the 2022 debenture interest rate and additional information on the Official Plan Amendment Phase 2. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a land acquisition or disposition at Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville.

• By-law to authorize borrowing $4,416,500 via serial debentures for capital work
• By-law to amend Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 for property in the name of Tone
• By-law to amend heritage designation of Cook-Peart House to limit to portion of property
• By-law to establish pedestrian crossovers in Haldimand County
• Closed session item: Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville

Council adopted the committee minutes with amendments, including approval of $10,000 donations to six organizations and $5,000 to 16 groups from the 2022 Mayor's Gala proceeds, plus a $25,000 donation to Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation and $7,250 to Fisherville Lions Club. Nine by-laws were passed, including zoning amendments, a debenture borrowing of $4,416,500, and a sale of land on Dixon Street, Cayuga. A closed session approved extending the closing date for a land sale on Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville to March 31, 2023.

• Approved $25,000 donation to Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation from Mayor's Gala proceeds
• Approved $10,000 donations to D.R.E.A.M., Dunnville Youth Impact Centre, Haldimand Norfolk Community Senior Support Services, Six Nations Food Bank, Haldimand Norfolk Literacy Council, Young Caregivers Association
• Approved $5,000 donations to 16 local groups including legions, food banks, and community events
• Approved $7,250 donation to Fisherville Lions Club
• Passed nine by-laws including zoning amendment for Tone property, Cook-Peart House heritage designation, pedestrian crossovers, parking and speed regulations, $4,416,500 debenture borrowing, and land sale on Dixon Street, Cayuga
• Approved amendment to extend closing date for land sale on Ramsey Drive and Broad Street East, Dunnville to March 31, 2023
• Adopted minutes of June 27, 2022 Council and closed session meetings
• Received memorandum on interest rate for 2022 debenture issue

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board will hear a funding request from Victim Services, review the OPP Section 10 contract renewal, and receive reports on detachment activity, finances, and ticket statistics. The meeting includes routine approvals and updates.

• Funding request from Victim Services Haldimand Norfolk Mississaugas of the Credit
• OPP Section 10 Contract Renewal
• Monthly report from Detachment Commander (May, June, July 2022)
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics

The Haldimand County Police Services Board voted to recommend that Council select Option 1 for the OPP Section 10 contract renewal, and approved a $1,000 donation to Victim Services Haldimand Norfolk Mississaugas of the Credit from the Board's donations budget. The board also received OPP monthly reports for May–July 2022, financial statements, and provincial offence ticket issuance statistics. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council select Option 1 for OPP Section 10 contract renewal (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Victim Services Haldimand Norfolk Mississaugas of the Credit (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 24, 2022 regular meeting (carried)
• Received OPP reports for May, June, July 2022 (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures as information (carried)
• Received May–July 2022 Provincial Offences Act Ticket Issuance Reports (carried)
• Rescheduled September 22, 2022 meeting to September 29, 2022 (carried)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold public meetings on four planning applications, including a zoning amendment for the Edgewater Gardens long-term care facility expansion and an official plan amendment for industrial/commercial uses at 4691 Highway 6. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Community & Recreation Facilities Strategy, and consider staff reports on road changes, speed limits, budgets, and other administrative matters. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a renewable energy proposal.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Edgewater Gardens Long-Term Care Facility Expansion (PDD-36-2022)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for industrial and commercial uses at 4691 Highway 6 (PDD-35-2022)
• Haldimand County Official Plan General Amendment – Phase 2 (PDD-29-2022)
• Speed limit reduction on Singer Road (ENG-13-2022)
• Budget revision for Nanticoke Industrial Pump Station upgrades (WWE-02-2022)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone land from Agriculture to Urban Residential for a new housing lot, and approved in principle a zoning change to allow expansion of the Edgewater Gardens Long-Term Care Facility in Dunnville. The Official Plan was amended to add rural residential designations for three properties. Council also approved a speed limit reduction on Singer Road, a commemorative program policy, bench replacements in Jarvis Lions Park, and $27,776.51 in tax adjustments.

• Approved zoning amendment (PLZ-HA-2022-060) to rezone land from Agriculture to Urban Residential Type 1-A for a new lot (PDD-39-2022).
• Approved in principle zoning amendment (PLZ-HA-2022-066) to rezone land from Urban Residential Type 2 to Community Institutional – Holding for Edgewater Gardens Long-Term Care Facility expansion (PDD-36-2022).
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment Phase 2, adding rural residential designations for three properties (PDD-29-2022).
• Approved speed limit reduction to 60 km/h on Singer Road (ENG-13-2022).
• Approved draft Commemorative Program Policy (CDP-12-2022).
• Approved Jarvis Lions Club bench replacement and installation project with up to $9,800 in capital funding (CDP-13-2022).
• Set Haldimand County representation on the NPCA Board at two appointed Council members (CDS-02-2022).
• Approved $27,776.51 in tax adjustments under Sections 357, 358, and 359 of the Municipal Act (FIN-10-2022).

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a large slate of by-laws, including multiple zoning by-law amendments, adoption of the 2022 tax rates and levy, and the sale of certain lands. The agenda also includes presentations from the Seniors and Youth Advisory Committees, a zoning correspondence from MH Caledonia Inc., and a closed session for litigation and the CAO's performance review.

• By-law to adopt 2022 tax rates and levy for County purposes
• By-law to authorize sale of Block 7, 8 and 9, Plan 18M41
• Zoning by-law amendments for properties including Caledonia Gateway, Trailside Townsend, Gateway Commercial, Barnes, GVD Farms, Avalon Subdivision, Dover Street, Forest Street, McClung South, and Sherbrooke
• By-laws to assume ownership of infrastructure in Carter Road, Jarvis Meadows Phase 1, MacNeil, and Woodland Estates subdivisions
• By-law to establish all-way stop at Beckley Beach and amend parking by-law in Selkirk

Council approved 27 by-laws covering zoning amendments, infrastructure assumptions, appointments, traffic regulations, financing, and the 2022 tax levy. It also received presentations from the Seniors and Youth Advisory Committees and held a closed session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Adopted 27 by-laws on first, second, third and final reading (Resolutions 77-22, 78-22)
• Received presentations from Seniors and Youth Advisory Committees (Resolution 73-22)
• Adopted minutes of June 6, 2022 Council meeting (Resolution 72-22)
• Adopted minutes of June 21, 2022 Council in Committee meeting (Resolution 74-22)
• Received correspondence from MH Caledonia Inc. re: zoning amendment (Resolution 75-22)
• Adopted closed session minutes of June 21, 2022 (Resolution 76-22)
• Held closed session for litigation and CAO performance review (Resolution 79-22)
• Received confidential litigation updates (Resolutions 81-22, 82-22)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold a public meeting on several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments for a retirement home, stacked townhouses in Townsend, the Caledonia Gateway, and residential development in Selkirk. The committee will also consider consent items such as road safety measures, an accessible parking space in Selkirk, and speed limit reductions, plus departmental reports on finances, water supply, and community projects. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an unsolicited offer to purchase vacant property in Dunnville and a staff reorganization.

• Zoning by-law amendment to permit a retirement home (PDD-31-2022)
• Stacked townhouse development in Townsend (PDD-27-2022)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Caledonia Gateway (PDD-28-2022)
• Debt issuance for 2022 (FIN-09-2022) and annual tax policy report (FIN-11-2022)
• Unsolicited offer to purchase vacant property at Frank Marshall Business Park, Dunnville (LSS-10-2022)

The Council in Committee meeting on June 21, 2022, approved several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments for a retirement home, stacked townhouses in Townsend, Caledonia Gateway, and residential developments in Selkirk. They also approved the 2022 tax ratios and policies, a water supply agreement with Norfolk County, and various community partnership projects. All decisions are recommendations to be ratified at the June 27, 2022 Council meeting.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for retirement home (PDD-31-2022)
• Approved stacked townhouse development in Townsend (PDD-27-2022)
• Approved Caledonia Gateway zoning amendment (PDD-28-2022)
• Approved zoning amendment for Barnes property (PDD-30-2022)
• Approved residential zoning for GVD Farms in Selkirk (PDD-32-2022)
• Approved general updates to Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 (PDD-33-2022)
• Approved 2022 tax ratios and policies (FIN-11-2022)
• Approved water supply agreement with Norfolk County (WWE-01-2022)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a consolidated speed by-law, several zoning and official plan amendments for two properties, and a parking by-law change. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and a retirement recognition.

• Consolidated Rate of Speed By-law 2022 (ENG-M01-2022)
• Official Plan Amendment HCOP-66 for 2578970 Ontario Inc.
• Zoning By-law amendments for 2578970 Ontario Inc. (including removal of Holding provision)
• Official Plan Amendment HCOP-67 for Contrans Corp.
• Zoning By-law amendments for Contrans Corp. (including removal of Holding provision)

Council received a memorandum on a consolidated rate of speed by-law and passed eight by-laws, including amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for two properties, parking regulations in Caledonia, and a new speed by-law. All by-laws were given three readings and adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of May 16, 2022 Council meeting (Resolution 64-22)
• Adopted minutes of May 31, 2022 Council in Committee meeting (Resolution 65-22)
• Received memorandum ENG-M01-2022 on Consolidated Rate of Speed By-law (Resolution 66-22)
• Gave first and second reading to By-laws 1300-HC/22 to 2356/22 (Resolution 67-22)
• Gave third and final reading to By-laws 1300-HC/22 to 2356/22 (Resolution 68-22)
• Adopted Confirming By-law (Resolutions 69-22 and 70-22)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is meeting to discuss planning applications, departmental reports, and other business. The agenda includes public meetings for a subdivision at 444 Tamarac Street in Dunnville, a commercial plaza, and a concrete plant, plus reports on the county's credit rating, a parking by-law amendment, and a proposed employee right to disconnect policy.

• Public meeting for subdivision applications at 444 Tamarac Street, Dunnville
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for commercial plaza by Goodreid Planning Group
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for concrete plant by Stubbe's Redi-Mix Inc.
• Parking Control By-law Amendment at 45 Caithness Street East, Caledonia
• Forest Conservation By-law minor exception at 665 Highway 6, Seneca

The Council in Committee approved three planning applications: a subdivision at 444 Tamarac Street in Dunnville, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a commercial plaza, and an amendment for a concrete plant by Stubbe's Redi-Mix Inc. They also denied a minor exception to the Forest Conservation By-law at 665 Highway 6, Seneca, and approved several administrative items including a budget revision and a new Employee Right to Disconnect Policy. All decisions are subject to final consideration at the June 6, 2022 Council meeting.

• Approved draft plan approval for 444 Tamarac Street subdivision (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for commercial plaza (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for concrete plant (carried)
• Denied minor exception to Forest Conservation By-law at 665 Highway 6, Seneca (carried)
• Approved budget revision for Kohler Garage Addition & Office Renovation (carried)
• Approved Employee Right to Disconnect Policy (carried)
• Received Financial & Data Services 2021 Annual Report (carried)
• Received Official Plan Phase 2 Update presentation (carried)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to hear a funding request from Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk, and a delegation about unregulated short-term vacation rentals. The board will also review monthly detachment commander reports, financials, and provincial offence ticket statistics, and discuss an update on the OPP policing framework.

• Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk request for funding
• Delegation by James Kaspersetz on unregulated short-term vacation rentals
• Monthly reports from Detachment Commander for March and April 2022
• Board financials and current reserve figures
• Haldimand County Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance statistics

The Haldimand County Police Services Board approved a $1,000 donation to Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk, less than the $5,000 requested, and a $500 sponsorship for their golf tournament. The board also received the OPP monthly reports, financials, and ticket issuance statistics, and rescheduled the July meeting to August 25, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,000 donation to Crime Stoppers (carried)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for Crime Stoppers golf tournament (carried)
• Received OPP monthly reports for March and April 2022 (carried)
• Received board financials and reserve figures (carried)
• Received April 2022 POA ticket issuance statistics (carried)
• Rescheduled July 28 meeting to August 25, 2022 (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a series of by-laws, including several zoning amendments and land transactions. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, new business regarding Townline Road in Lowbanks, and a closed session. Most items are routine administrative matters, with the by-laws covering zoning changes for multiple property owners and the sale or closure of specific roads.

• Zoning by-law amendments for properties owned by Eastway Investment Inc., Richardson Group Dunnville Ltd., Chang, and Gardens Communities (Hagersville) Inc.
• By-law to authorize sale of lands known as Dixon Street, Cayuga
• By-law to authorize stopping up, closure and sale of part of South Talbot Road, Dunnville
• By-law to establish Warnick Road in Lowbanks as part of a municipal highway
• By-law for conveyance of land for park or recreational purposes or cash-in-lieu of parkland

Council adopted the minutes from previous meetings and received a memorandum on By-law 2335-22 regarding Townline Road, Lowbanks. All 11 listed by-laws (zoning amendments, land sales, road closures, and a parkland by-law) were given first, second, and third readings and passed. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no delegations or closed session.

• Adopted April 25, 2022 Council minutes (Resolution 56-22)
• Adopted May 10, 2022 Council in Committee minutes (Resolution 57-22)
• Received memorandum LSS-M04-2022 on By-law 2335-22 Townline Road, Lowbanks (Resolution 58-22)
• Passed By-laws 1-8 and 10-12 (zoning amendments, land sales, road closures, parkland) with first and second reading (Resolution 59-22)
• Passed By-laws 1-8 and 10-12 with third and final reading (Resolution 60-22)
• Passed Confirming By-law with first and second reading (Resolution 61-22)
• Passed Confirming By-law with third and final reading (Resolution 62-22)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will hold public meetings on three zoning by-law amendments, including the Eastway Subdivision, a townhouse development, and a single-service development by Chang. They will also consider a parkland dedication by-law, a zoning by-law for Smith Farms Subdivision, and a request to dispose of Haldimand assets held by the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation. Other items include employee benefit plan renewals, a fire pumper purchase for Caledonia, and a grant for a cast iron watermain replacement in Cayuga.

• PDD-18-2022: Eastway Subdivision Zoning By-law Amendment
• PDD-20-2022: Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit Townhouse Development
• PDD-19-2022: Parkland Dedication By-law
• CSS-03-2022: Request for Disposal of Haldimand Assets (Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation)
• EMS-01-2022: Capital Budget Amendment for Purchase of Fire Pumper - Caledonia

The Council in Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments to permit residential development, including the Eastway Subdivision, a townhouse development, a single-service development, and the Smith Farms Subdivision. It also approved the disposal strategy for Haldimand assets under the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation Regeneration Master Plan, and directed staff to report back on regulating short-term rentals. All decisions are subject to final consideration at the May 16, 2022 Council meeting.

• Approved Eastway Subdivision zoning amendment for residential development (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment to permit townhouse development (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for development on single service - Chang (carried)
• Approved Smith Farms Subdivision zoning amendment (carried)
• Approved Haldimand Disposal of Singles and Semi's Strategy for HNHC assets (carried)
• Directed staff to report back on regulating short-term rentals (carried)
• Approved Sun Life employee benefit plan renewal rates effective July 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $4,900 for Jarvis Lions Park disc golf installation (carried)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous minutes, and hear delegations and correspondence regarding Brian Haggith, including a statement from Chair Haggith about the 2022 trucker protest. The board will also receive reports on detachment activity, financials, and ticket statistics, and discuss new business items such as police governance, OPP overtime, and mobile crisis response team funding.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Delegations from Jennifer Vermeer and Jacqueline House re: Brian Haggith
• Correspondence from Solicitor General re: Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program
• Monthly reports from Detachment Commander (Nov 2021–Feb 2022)
• Discussion of OPP overtime hours and Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

The Haldimand County Police Services Board re-elected Brian Haggith as Chair and Dan Lawrence as Vice Chair, despite public delegations demanding Haggith's resignation over past statements about Caledonia blockades. The board received OPP reports, financials, and ticket statistics, and approved a $1,000 donation to a youth fishing derby. It also discussed short-term rentals, fraud awareness, and a denied grant for the Mobile Crisis Response Team.

• Re-elected Brian Haggith as Chair until Nov 14, 2022 (carried)
• Re-elected Dan Lawrence as Vice Chair until Nov 14, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from Nov 24, 2021 and Mar 24, 2022 meetings (carried)
• Received correspondence from Jennifer Vermeer and Allies of Onkwehonwe re: Brian Haggith (carried)
• Received OPP reports for Nov-Dec 2021 and Jan-Feb 2022 (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Reserve Figures dated Apr 21, 2022 (carried)
• Received Provincial Offences Act ticket issuance reports for Jan-Mar 2022 (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Dunnville Chamber of Commerce Youth Fishing Contest (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes, receiving committee minutes, and considering several by-laws. The main items are five by-laws: three zoning amendments for specific properties, one establishing an all-way stop in Townsend, and one amending development charges. A verbal update on a potential council vacancy due to the provincial election is also on the agenda.

• Zoning by-law amendment for property of Sydney Smith and Michael Almas
• Zoning by-law amendment for property of Balogun
• Zoning by-law amendment for property of Farr (removal of 'H' holding provision)
• By-law to establish an all-way stop condition in Townsend
• By-law to amend development charges (By-law 2042/19)

Council approved the minutes of the April 19 Committee meeting, with a recommendation on a wage adjustment for a development technologist amended to include the cost in the 2022 tax levy variance and future base budgets. Five zoning and traffic by-laws were given final reading and passed. Mayor Hewitt announced his candidacy for the provincial election, noting he would step back from duties and donate his salary during the campaign.

• Adopted April 4, 2022 Council minutes (46-22)
• Adopted April 19 Committee minutes with recommendation #5 amended (47-22, 48-22, 49-22)
• Adopted closed session minutes as confidential (50-22)
• Gave final reading to By-laws 1290-HC/22, 1291-HC/22, 1292-HC/22, 2346/22, 2347/22 (51-22, 52-22)
• Adopted confirming by-law (53-22, 54-22)

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is meeting to discuss planning applications, departmental reports, and a closed session. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment, removal of holding provisions on two properties, an official plan review update, and a proposed 2022 development charge rate adjustment. The meeting also includes a public meeting for a planning application and a closed session for labour negotiations and land acquisition.

• PDD-13-2022 Zoning By-law Amendment as a Condition of Consent – Smith-Almas (public meeting)
• PDD-14-2022 Removal of Holding Provision – 46 Johnson Road
• PDD-15-2022 Removal of a Holding (H) Provision – 81 Lakeridge Blvd.
• FIN-05-2022 Development Charges – 2022 Rate Adjustment
• LSS-08-2022 Road Closure and Conveyance, part of South Talbot Road, Dunnville

The Council in Committee meeting approved several planning and operational items, including zoning by-law amendments, removal of holding provisions, a road closure and conveyance, and a labour market wage adjustment for a Development Technologist. It also supported a resolution on mental health supports and authorized negotiations with OPSEU. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment to prohibit future residential development on severed farmlands (PDD-13-2022)
• Approved removal of holding provision at 46 Johnson Road for single family dwelling (PDD-14-2022)
• Approved removal of holding provision at 81 Lakeridge Blvd (PDD-15-2022)
• Approved $8.00/hour wage premium for Development Technologist, effective April 25, 2022 (PDD-17-2022)
• Approved installation of all-way stop at Nanticoke Creek Parkway and Willow Glen Drive (ENG-02-2022)
• Approved road closure and conveyance of part of South Talbot Road to Summerhill Resorts Ltd. for $15,862.50 plus HST (LSS-08-2022)
• Approved conveyance of Dixon Street, Cayuga, per Option #3 in confidential memo (LSS-07-2022)
• Authorized staff to negotiate collective agreement with OPSEU per confidential parameters (HRD-03-2022)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council meets to approve minutes, consider new business, and pass several by-laws. Key items include a review of a bulk water depot at the New Caledonia EMS station, a revision to a property sale buyer's name on Townline Road, and multiple by-laws covering zoning amendments, vehicle-for-hire rules, election voting methods, and new user fees.

• Review of installing bulk water depot at New Caledonia EMS Station
• Revision to buyer's name on sale documentation for Townline Road, Lowbanks
• Zoning by-law amendments for NAL Properties Ltd. (including removal of 'Holding' provision)
• By-law to authorize internet voting for 2022 municipal election advance voting
• By-law to establish user fees and service charges, repealing By-law 2212/20

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 Tax Supported Operating Budget with a net levy of $76,221,100, including several amendments such as additional property insurance, new staff positions, and capital additions. The budget also includes funding for a Rural and Economic Development Program and year-round leaf and yard waste collection. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Approved $50M excess property insurance policy at $63,720 ongoing (Carried)
• Approved $50,000 for BDAPAC budget request, subject to business case (Carried)
• Approved $69,480 (2022), $168,960 (2023), $45,560 (2024) for Rural and Economic Development Program, 50% funded by RED grant (Carried)
• Approved $10,000 for year-round leaf and yard waste collection at Canborough Waste Management Facility (Carried)
• Approved new staff positions including temporary admin assistant, permanent supervisor of revenue/taxation, senior building inspector, summer student, and temporary project manager (Carried)
• Approved $76,000 in capital amendments for new positions (Carried)
• Approved 2022 operating budget at net levy of $76,221,100 (Carried)
• Approved BIA budgets: Hagersville $14,400, Dunnville $24,500, Caledonia $50,400 (Carried)

Council in Committee

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for an oversized accessory building, received reports on various community projects, and approved funding for emergency repairs. It also rescinded the county's COVID-19 vaccination policy for general staff while maintaining it for new hires and Grandview Lodge. All decisions are recommendations for final approval at the April 4 Council meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment for oversized accessory building (PLZ-HA-2021-211) (carried)
• Authorized Dry Lake Saddle Club to manage Decewsville Park with $4,400 grant (carried)
• Approved $11,000 for furnace replacement at Haldimand Agricultural Community Centre (carried)
• Approved $15,130 for repairs at Selkirk Centennial and Cayuga Kinsmen community centres (carried)
• Approved $12,982 grant for Downtown Area CIP at 106 Lock Street East, Dunnville (carried)
• Approved $44,258.15 in tax adjustments (carried)
• Approved increase to Hired Vehicle Fares (carried)
• Rescinded county COVID-19 vaccination policy; amended paramedic policy; maintained Grandview Lodge policy (carried)

Police Services Board

The Haldimand County Police Services Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous minutes, and hear a delegation about traffic on Caithness Street East in Caledonia. The board will also receive reports from the detachment commander, review financials and reserve figures, and discuss provincial offences ticket statistics. An automated school bus camera program is on the agenda for information only.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Delegation by Gary Beemer re: excessive traffic on Caithness Street East, Caledonia
• Correspondence from Solicitor General re: Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program
• Monthly reports from Detachment Commander (Nov 2021, Dec 2021, Jan-Feb 2022)
• Board financials and current reserve figures

Council Meeting

Council received Report PDD-12-2022 on Planning Act changes and directed staff to develop draft policies and accountability parameters for potential delegated authority under Section 39.2 of the Planning Act, with a report back before the Official Plan Update Phase 2. Council also adopted minutes from previous meetings and gave final reading to four by-laws, including zoning amendments and subdivision infrastructure acceptance.

• Adopted minutes of Feb 14, 2022 Council meeting (27-22)
• Adopted minutes of Mar 1, 2022 Council in Committee meeting (28-22)
• Adopted minutes of Mar 3, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (29-22)
• Received PDD-12-2022 and directed staff to draft delegated authority policies (30-22)
• Gave first and second reading to By-laws 1285-HC/22, 1286-HC/22, 1287-HC/22, 2338/22 (31-22)
• Gave third and final reading to By-laws 1285-HC/22, 1286-HC/22, 1287-HC/22, 2338/22 (32-22)
• Adopted Confirming By-law (33-22, 34-22)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the draft Tax Supported Capital Budget and Forecast for 2022-2031, presented by the Supervisor of Budget & Financial Planning. General managers and directors will present capital budgets with project briefs for consideration, followed by a recommendation for approval. The agenda includes specific projects such as Waterfront Way enhancements and Springvale streetlight installations.

• 2022 Draft Tax Supported Capital Budget and Forecast 2022-2031
• Community Recreation Project Impacts – Capital Replacement Reserve – General
• Waterfront Way Enhancements
• Proposed Ward Specific Funding Program
• Springvale Streetlight Installations (Springvale) – Ward 1

Council in Committee

Council recommended that the Province issue a Minister's Zoning Order for a proposed new community in Nanticoke, which would allow up to 15,000 residential units and 19,200 jobs. The motion was carried despite concerns from Stelco about lack of public consultation. Council also approved zoning amendments for properties on Cronk and Lang, deferred a zoning amendment for Chang pending soil testing, and extended the seasonal patio program to January 1, 2023.

• Approved recommendation to request Minister's Zoning Order for Nanticoke development (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Cronk property from Agriculture to Lakeshore Residential (carried)
• Deferred zoning by-law amendment for Chang property pending soil testing (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Lang property to prohibit future residential development (carried)
• Approved removal of Holding (H) Provision on Selkirk Street (carried)
• Approved extension of Seasonal Sidewalk and On-Street Patio Program to Jan 1, 2023 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Occupational Health and Safety Program and Policy (carried)
• Approved flying Ukrainian flag in place of County flag (carried)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to consider a proposal for a new planned community in Nanticoke, along with several by-laws including zoning amendments, road assumptions, and property sales. The agenda also includes unfinished business on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and a draft motion regarding the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Delegation by Stephen Armstrong on proposed planned community in Nanticoke
• By-law to amend Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 (county-wide and Hanson)
• By-law to assume road widening on Talbot Street at Munsee Street, Cayuga
• By-law for interim tax levy and borrowing for 2022 expenditures
• By-law to authorize sale of 118 Talbot Street East, Jarvis

Council passed a motion requesting the Government of Ontario to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), arguing it delays development and adds costs. The motion will be sent to provincial leaders and municipal associations. Council also received a presentation on a proposed planned community in Nanticoke and directed staff to report on requesting a Minister's Zoning Order for the lands.

• Adopted minutes of December 13, 2021 and January 13, 2022 meetings.
• Received the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan report.
• Received delegation on Nanticoke planned community and directed CAO to report on Minister's Zoning Order request.
• Adopted Council in Committee minutes with Recommendation #2 (Smith Farms Subdivision) voted on separately and adopted.
• Adopted motion requesting dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal.
• Received presentation on Lake Erie flooding from GRCA.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-laws 1283-HC/22 through 2336/22.
• Adopted the Confirming By-law.

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee is meeting to discuss planning applications for the Smith Farms and Georgia Pacific subdivisions, a private commercial patio program, and a zoning by-law amendment. They will also hear presentations on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and receive delegations on policing, security cameras, and dementia-friendly communities. The agenda includes several routine reports and a closed session for a potential parkland purchase.

• Public meeting for PDD-01-2022 Private Commercial Patio Program for 2022
• Information reports on Smith Farms Subdivision and Georgia Pacific Subdivision applications
• Zoning by-law amendment as condition of consent - Hanson
• Presentation on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Delegations on policing service model, security cameras, and dementia-friendly communities

Council approved the 2022 interim tax levy, setting rates and payment dates, and authorized temporary borrowing. They also approved several planning applications, including a seasonal patio program and zoning amendments, and directed staff to report on security camera regulations. A motion to support dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal was carried, with a revised draft to come.

• Approved 2022 interim tax levy, due March 31 and May 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved temporary borrowing by-law for 2022 (carried)
• Approved seasonal private commercial patio program for 2022 (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment to prohibit future residential development on Hanson farm lands (carried)
• Directed staff to report on regulating fence post height and security camera by-laws (carried)
• Approved motion to lobby province for OPP framework review and democratic policing model (carried)
• Approved 50 km/h speed limit zones in Canborough on Smithville and Caistorville Roads (carried)
• Approved confidential parkland purchase and authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documents (carried)

Special Council

Haldimand County Council is holding a special meeting to review and potentially approve the draft 2022 rate-supported budget, which covers water and wastewater services. Council will also consider a motion for a year-round leaf and yard waste drop-off program at the Canborough Waste Management Facility, and several by-laws including new water/wastewater charges and appointments.

• Draft 2022 Rate Supported Budget presentation and recommendation
• Motion for year-round leaf and yard waste drop-off at Canborough Waste Management Facility
• By-law to establish water and wastewater charges, repealing By-law 2229/21
• By-laws to exempt Avalon Phase 6 blocks (161-164) from part lot control
• By-laws appointing Angelika Noss and Christopher Kirby as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, Property Standards Officers, and Weed Inspectors

Council approved the 2022 Rate Supported Water and Wastewater Operating Budgets and Capital Forecast, with net revenue requirements of $6,581,020 for water and $7,242,070 for wastewater, effective February 1, 2022. The overall rate impact is 2.1%, using Rate Stabilization Reserves. Council also directed staff to prepare a brief on making the leaf and yard waste drop-off program year-round, and authorized backwater valve expense reimbursements for eligible property owners. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Water Operating Budget with $6,581,020 net revenue requirement (carried)
• Approved 2022 Wastewater Operating Budget with $7,242,070 net revenue requirement (carried)
• Approved $34,015,100 in 2022 water/wastewater capital expenditures (carried)
• Approved 2022-2030 Capital Forecast of $187,856,200 in principle (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare brief on year-round leaf/yard waste drop-off at Canborough (carried)
• Authorized backwater valve expense reimbursements for eligible property owners (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-laws 1281-HC/22 to 2328/22 (carried)