Haldimand County public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three consent applications to sever portions of agricultural land for surplus farm dwellings and accessory structures on Concession 14 Walpole, Highway 6, and Haldimand Road 20. It will also consider three minor‑variance requests affecting frontage, height and front‑yard setbacks on 403 Cross Street and 370 Lakeshore Road. Previously deferred matters, including a severance proposal on 1296 Kohler Road, will be reviewed.

• PLB-2025-177: Consent to sever ~1.00 ha (2.47 acres) parcel with a farm dwelling on Concession 14 Walpole
• PLB-2025-186: Consent to sever ~0.51 ha (1.26 acres) parcel with a farm dwelling on Highway 6
• PLB-2025-188: Consent to sever ~0.78 ha (1.92 acres) parcel with a farm dwelling, accessory structure and Quonset hut on Haldimand Road 20
• PLA-2025-184: Minor‑variance request to reduce required frontage from 180 m to 149.39 m on 403 Cross Street
• PLA-2025-198: Minor‑variance request for height and front‑yard setback of an accessory building on 370 Lakeshore Road

Information Package

The Council is reviewing information reports and correspondence regarding the consolidation of conservation authorities in Ontario. The meeting also includes financial reports for the OPP Detachment and updates on regional infrastructure and health boards.

• Proposed Conservation Authority Amalgamation (DSD-12-2025)
• Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board 2025 Year End Financial Report and Proposed 2026 Budget
• Ministry of Transportation speed limit changes on Highway 3, Canfield
• Long Point Region Source Protection Plan Amendment consultation notice
• Correspondence regarding the Emergency Modernization Act

Council Meeting

The council will consider a shareholder resolution for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to enter a financing agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for an affordable‑housing development at 311 Ramsey Drive in Dunnville. The resolution also authorizes the registration of provincial or federal funding agreements as liens on the property and permits the mayor and clerk to execute amendments to the municipal capital housing facility agreement. In addition, the council will adopt the minutes from previous meetings and enact ten by‑laws covering zoning amendments, part‑lot control designations, heritage matters and emergency management.

• Shareholder approval for Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation project at 311 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville, including financing agreement with CMHC
• By‑law 1: amendment to Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for Beckley Beach Cottagers Association
• By‑law 6: repeal of By‑law 443/83 designating the Seneca Iron Bridge under the Ontario Heritage Act
• By‑law 8: adoption of an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan, repealing By‑law 2573/24
• By‑law 9: levy of actual drain construction costs for Jarvis 2 and write‑off of Middaugh Phase 1

The Council gave consent for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to sign a financing agreement with CMHC for the affordable housing development at 311 Ramsey Drive in Dunnville. It also enacted ten by‑laws covering zoning amendments, heritage designations, emergency management and drainage cost levies. A recommendation to place a question on the 2026 ballot was defeated 3‑4. Advisory committee reports were received and recorded.

• Approved Resolution 235-25: consent for HNHC financing agreement with CMHC for 311 Ramsey Drive project (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑laws 1‑10 covering zoning, heritage, emergency management and drainage costs (Resolution 236-25, CARRIED)
• Defeated Recommendation 8 to place a ballot question for 2026 elections (3 YES, 4 NO)
• Received Advisory Committee Reports (Resolution 234-25, CARRIED)
• Approved previous council minutes from November 24, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved closed‑session resolutions on housing corporation shareholder approvals and meeting adjournment (Resolutions 237‑25, 238‑25, CARRIED)
• Received delegations from community members (Resolution 240‑25, CARRIED)
• Enacted Confirmation By‑law for the December 15, 2025 meeting (Resolution 241‑25, CARRIED)

Public Library Board

The agenda for the Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting on 2025-12-11 contains no listed items. No decisions, contracts, or discussions are documented in the agenda.

Council in Committee

The council authorized full funding of $142,000 for enhancements to the Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre as outlined in the Community Partnership Program report. It also approved several zoning by-law amendments, including increased accessory building area at Beckley Beach and rezoning of 20 McKay Street West. Additional motions approved surplus land sales, a $20,500 flooring project for Selkirk Centennial Community Centre, and a $41,300 emergency purchase for a garage hoist replacement.

• Zoning By-law Amendment PDD-29-2025 to increase accessory building area at Beckley Beach, Sherbrooke
• Zoning By-law Amendment PDD-36-2025 to rezone 20 McKay Street West, Cayuga
• Cheapside Community Hall property declared surplus and listed for sale
• Selkirk Centennial Community Centre flooring project approved with budget up to $20,500
• Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre enhancements funded at $142,000

The Committee approved two zoning by‑law amendments: one to increase accessory building area at Beckley Beach and another to rezone 20 McKay Street West to urban residential uses. It also carried eight consent motions covering the disbandment and sale of community‑hall properties, a flooring upgrade at Selkirk Centre, drain billing adjustments, an emergency garage purchase, a tree‑removal budget transfer, a conservation‑authority levy report, and the declaration of surplus land on Alma Street.

• Approved zoning amendment to increase accessory building area at Beckley Beach (PDD-29-2025)
• Approved rezoning of 20 McKay St West to Urban Residential (PDD-36-2025)
• Approved disbandment of Cheapside Community Hall Corp and sale of its property
• Approved disbandment of Rainham Centre Community Hall Corp, acceptance of ownership and sale of two parcels
• Approved up to $20,500 flooring upgrade at Selkirk Centennial Community Centre
• Approved write‑off of unbilled Middaugh Drain amounts and future by‑law adoption
• Approved $41,300 amendment to capital budget for Kohler Garage hoist replacement
• Approved transfer of $81,200 to Tree Removal and Stump Grinding capital budget

Seniors Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approval of the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review and vote on the proposed 2026 meeting dates (Feb 10, Apr 7, Jun 9, Sep 8, Oct 20, Dec 8). The agenda includes updates from council and reports on several senior‑focused programs such as the Older Adult Symposium, Project Lifesaver, Norfolk‑Haldimand Hospice, the Age‑Friendly Communities Action Plan, and the Hagersville Library and Active Living Center. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve Seniors Advisory Committee minutes from June 11, 2025
• Approve 2026 Seniors Advisory Committee meeting schedule (Feb 10, Apr 7, Jun 9, Sep 8, Oct 20, Dec 8)
• Receive update on Older Adult Symposium
• Receive update on Project Lifesaver
• Receive update on Age‑Friendly Communities Action Plan

Special Council

Council is considering the 2026 Draft Water and Wastewater Rate Supported Operating Budget and Capital Forecast. The meeting includes proposals for operating budgets, capital expenditures, and a by-law to establish new service charges.

• 2026 Water Operating Budget with a net revenue requirement of $9,780,660
• 2026 Wastewater Operating Budget with a net revenue requirement of $8,144,310
• 2026 water and wastewater capital expenditures totaling $23,504,500
• Capital Forecast for Rate Supported Services (2027-2035) totaling $155,923,730
• By-law to establish water and wastewater fees and service charges, repealing By-law 2568/24

Resolution 226-25 was carried, approving the 2026 rate‑supported water operating budget with a $9,780,660 net revenue requirement and the wastewater operating budget with a $8,144,310 net revenue requirement. The resolution also approved $23,504,500 in water and wastewater capital expenditures for 2026 and a $155,923,730 capital forecast for 2027‑2035. Additional resolutions carried enacted a new water and wastewater fee by‑law, a confirmation by‑law for the meeting, and adjourned the council at 11:05 a.m.

• Approved 2026 water operating budget ($9.78M net revenue) – CARRIED
• Approved 2026 wastewater operating budget ($8.14M net revenue) – CARRIED
• Approved $23.5M water and wastewater capital expenditures for 2026 – CARRIED
• Approved $155.9M capital forecast for 2027‑2035 – CARRIED
• Received Jeff Tapp delegation request – CARRIED
• Enacted By‑law 2654/25 establishing water and wastewater fees – CARRIED
• Enacted Confirmation By‑law for the meeting – CARRIED
• Adjourned meeting at 11:05 a.m. – CARRIED

Youth Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Youth Advisory Committee will meet six times in 2026, starting in February. The agenda includes updates from Council and a presentation from a Planet Youth representative.

• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
• Updates from Council (Councillor Patrick O'Neill)
• Presentation from Planet Youth Representative
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Update
• Priorities Review

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule, workplan, and budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at the Haldimand County Administration Building.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 committee minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting schedule
• Review of 2026 workplan
• Review of BDAPAC budget and 2025 workplan
• Economic Development & Tourism Update

The committee approved the minutes from September 22, 2025 and the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. It adopted the 2026 workplan and budget, allocating up to $50,000 for several initiatives. The committee also approved communication with the Haldimand Business Network to start collaboration and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 2026 Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee meeting schedule
• Approved 2026 workplan and budget items (total not to exceed $50,000)
• Approved communication with HBN to initiate collaboration opportunities
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:22 a.m.

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will adopt the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several reports, including the Detachment Commander’s October 2025 report. The board will review the November 2025 operational budget and current reserve figures presented in the Board Financials. Updates on the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan, a traffic‑management strategy, and the O.P.P. drone program will also be discussed.

• Adopt minutes from the October 23, 2025 board meeting
• Review November 2025 Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures
• Receive October 2025 Report from the Detachment Commander
• Update on 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan community consultation survey results
• Overview of the O.P.P. Drone Program

The board adopted the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the Coffee with a Cop delegation, the October 2025 detachment commander’s report, and the November 18, 2025 financial and reserve figures. The board also received the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan community survey results and related correspondence. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Coffee with a Cop delegation (carried)
• Received October 2025 detachment commander’s report (carried)
• Received November 18, 2025 operational budget and reserve figures (carried)
• Received 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan community survey results (carried)
• Received correspondence on 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan timelines (carried)
• Advised on upcoming Traffic Management Strategy Terms of Reference (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:26 a.m. (carried)

Trails Advisory Committee

The posted agenda for the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee meeting on November 26, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no specific discussions, decisions, or proposals. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two land‑severance consents: one for the Ontario Provincial Police at 72 Highway 54 and another for a residential parcel at 24 Renfrew St. It will also hear three minor‑variance applications for yard setbacks, accessory‑building size, garage height, and a sunroom in the Agriculture and Residential zones. Decisions will affect land use and building standards in the affected properties.

• PLB-2025-170: Severance of ~7,200 sq m (1.78 ac) with 155.4 m frontage for OPP at 72 Highway 54, including an easement for parking access.
• PLB-2025-180: Severance of 24 Renfrew St into two parcels for a semi‑detached dwelling under Urban Residential (R3) zoning.
• PLA-2025-162: Minor variance at 19 Sherrington St requesting reduced side yard (2.08 m), rear yard (0.2 m), and larger accessory building (108 m²).
• PLA-2025-145: Minor variance at 26A Beckley Line to increase garage height to 8.16 m (allowing 1.66 m over the 6.5 m limit).
• PLA-2025-183: Minor variance at 967 South Coast Drive to permit a sunroom with a 4 m rear‑yard setback (instead of 9 m).

Council Meeting

The council will adopt four by-laws: an amendment to the Zoning By-law for a HML Holdings Ltd. property, a by‑law to stop up, close and sell Obadiah, Unnamed, Victoria and Hill Streets on Plan 2915, and amendments to the Stop Control By‑law (Canborough) and Parking Control By‑law (Caledonia). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, receipt of advisory committee reports, and a closed‑session discussion of a proposed recreational property purchase.

• Amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property owned by HML Holdings Ltd.
• Authorize stopping up, closure and sale of Obadiah Street, Unnamed Street, Victoria Street, and Hill Street on Plan 2915.
• Amend By‑law 2385/22 – Stop Control By‑law (Canborough).
• Amend By‑law 307/02 – Parking Control By‑law (Caledonia).
• Closed‑session verbal update on a property purchase for recreational purposes.

The council adopted By‑law 1431‑HC/25 to amend the zoning by‑law for a property owned by HML Holdings Ltd. It also enacted By‑law 2650/25 to stop up, close and sell Obadiah, Unnamed, Victoria and Hill Streets, By‑law 2651/25 to amend the Stop Control By‑law (Canborough), and By‑law 2652/25 to amend the Parking Control By‑law (Caledonia). In addition, a confirming By‑law (2653/25) was passed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted November 3, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 212-25) – carried
• Adopted November 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (Resolution 213-25) – carried
• Received Accessibility Advisory Committee report (Resolution 217-25) – carried
• Enacted By‑law 1431‑HC/25 (zoning amendment) – carried (Resolution 220-25)
• Enacted By‑law 2650/25 (street closures and sale) – carried (Resolution 220-25)
• Enacted By‑law 2651/25 (stop‑control amendment) – carried (Resolution 220-25)
• Enacted By‑law 2652/25 (parking‑control amendment) – carried (Resolution 220-25)
• Enacted confirming By‑law 2653‑25 – carried (Resolution 224-25)

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand committee will review properties of potential heritage significance and consider designation plaques for the Street Cemetery and The Maples. It will discuss storyboards for Dunnville and Port Maitland, the Harvard Memorial Aircraft at the Dunnville Library, and restoration work on the Charles Reicheld House. The meeting also includes planning for 2026 outreach events such as Doors Open, Two Row on the Grand Paddle, and Emancipation Day, as well as discussion of the Seneca Iron Bridge. No decisions are recorded; items are listed for discussion.

• Review of properties of potential heritage significance
• Designation plaques: Street Cemetery and The Maples
• Dunnville and Port Maitland storyboards
• Charles Reicheld House: window, shutter replacement and porch reconstruction
• 2026 outreach events: Doors Open, Two Row on the Grand Paddle, Emancipation Day

The committee approved the minutes from the June 30 2025 and October 27 2025 Heritage Haldimand meetings. Both approvals were moved by Councillor Adams and seconded by Member C. Blott. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Heritage Haldimand minutes – June 30, 2025
• Approved Heritage Haldimand minutes – October 27, 2025

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review applications for rural water quality grants and discuss a recommendation to strengthen the committee's engineering role. The meeting also includes updates from various agricultural organizations and a discussion on the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Reviewing Rural Water Quality Program grant applications
• Discussion on strengthening Engineering role with AAC
• Haldimand Stewardship speaking on ALUS programs
• Approval of September 17, 2025 committee minutes
• Discussion on 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates

The committee approved two Rural Water Quality Program grants ($300 for File #142 and $1,750 for File #143). It also approved that a staff member from Engineering and Capital Works attend the Agricultural Advisory Committee twice a year and receive meeting dates in advance. The 2026 meeting schedule was amended and the January 28 meeting start time set to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, the committee requested an MPP presentation on Bill 21.

• Approved Rural Water Quality Program grant File #142 – $300
• Approved Rural Water Quality Program grant File #143 – $1,750
• Approved bi‑annual attendance by Engineering and Capital Works staff at AAC meetings
• Approved amendment to 2026 AAC meeting schedule (first date changed to Jan 28, 2026)
• Approved start time of 5:00 p.m. for Jan 28, 2026 AAC meeting
• Approved request for MPP Bobbi Ann Brady to present on Bill 21 at a future AAC meeting

Council in Committee

Council in Committee will discuss a zoning amendment for commercial development in Cayuga and the sale of surplus land in Caledonia. The body is also reviewing community grants, road safety installations, and a new corporate accessibility policy.

• Zoning amendment to change lands in Cayuga from Development (D) to General Commercial (CG) for HML Holdings
• Declaration of 10 Caithness Street West, Caledonia as surplus land to be listed for sale
• Approval of 2026 general insurance policies totaling $1,095,404
• Allocation of $5,000 for Dunnville Community Christmas project and $6,450 for Selkirk Park overhead doors
• Installation of an All Way Stop at Townline Road East and Haldimand Dunnville Townline Road

The committee approved a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone the HML Holdings site in Cayuga from Development (D) to General Commercial (CG) with a holding provision, and authorized the General Manager of Development Services to remove the holding provision once conditions are met, with the by‑law to be finalized at a future council meeting. It also declared surplus two parcels at 10 Caithness Street West, Caledonia, directing their sale and establishing utility easements, and reallocated $5,000 from the 2025 Community Beautification budget to the Dunnville Chamber of Commerce for a Christmas project. Additional approvals included funding for a softball dugout, Selkirk Park doors, an all‑way stop at Townline Road, a parking‑bylaw amendment for Gypsum Avenue, and acceptance of a drainage petition for 527 Concession 1 Road.

• Approved zoning by‑law amendment to rezone HML Holdings property in Cayuga to General Commercial (CG) with holding provision (carried)
• Authorized removal of the holding provision when conditions are satisfied (carried)
• Declared surplus parcel PIN 38159‑0082 at 10 Caithness Street West, Caledonia and directed its sale with utility easements (carried)
• Added clause to consider parcel PIN 38159‑0083 at the same address for surplus designation pending feedback (carried)
• Reallocated $5,000 from the 2025 Community Beautification budget to Dunnville Chamber of Commerce for a Christmas project (carried)
• Approved revised capital grant funding (35% of budget) for Caledonia Athletic Softball Association dugout roofs (carried)
• Approved $6,450 capital funding from Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Fund for Selkirk Park overhead doors (carried)
• Approved all‑way stop installation at Townline Road East and Haldimand‑Dunnville Townline Road (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review requests for on-street accessible parking and consult on pedestrian crossover and traffic signal upgrades. The body will also receive updates on accessible taxis and dementia training.

• Review of on-street accessible parking requests for Alder Street West and Queen Street, Dunnville
• Consultation on pedestrian crossovers and traffic signal upgrades
• Presentation from Ontario Provincial Police regarding Project Lifesaver
• Updates on accessible taxis and dementia training
• Discussion on internal AODA/IASR training requirements for contractors

The committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes and several updates, including the Project Lifesaver presentation and accessible taxi service. It approved a feasibility inquiry for an on‑street accessible parking space near Queen Street in downtown Dunnville and declined to pursue a separate request for Alder Street. Staff were directed to explore AODA training for all contractors and to assess improvements to park terrain for accessibility. John Pack will present the 2025 ACAC report to Council in 2026.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes
• Approved feasibility inquiry for an on‑street accessible parking space near Queen Street, Dunnville
• Approved decision not to consider the Alder Street accessible parking request
• Approved receipt of pedestrian crossover and traffic signal upgrades consultation
• Approved receipt of accessible taxi service update
• Approved receipt of dementia training update
• Approved staff to explore feasibility of AODA training for all contractors
• Approved staff to explore feasibility of improving park terrain for accessibility

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the 2026 meeting calendar and the minutes from September 16, 2025. The committee will also discuss the 2025 annual report to Council and a letter to the OPP Detachment Board regarding "Coffee with a Cop".

• Approval of 2026 meeting dates (Jan 20, Mar 17, May 19, Sep 15, Nov 17)
• Review of DEIAC Annual Report to Council - Highlights of 2025
• Review of letter to the OPP Detachment Board regarding "Coffee with a Cop"

Public Library Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Seniors Advisory Committee

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

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will conduct routine business including a call to order, land acknowledgement, roll call, and disclosures of pecuniary interest. A closed session will be held to provide procedure and governance training for clerks. No other agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Closed session: Procedure and Governance Training for clerks (Michelle Casavecchia‑Somers and Michelle Smibert)
• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement
• Roll Call
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Youth Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-11-06 does not list any specific items. It consists only of generic headings and placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council will meet on November 3, 2025, to adopt previous meeting minutes, receive reports on housing and zoning, and enact several by-laws including amendments to zoning by-law HC 1-2020 and a new user fee by-law.

• Approval of previous Council and Committee minutes
• Haldimand and Norfolk Housing Corporation borrowing by-law
• Correction to Zoning By-law 1409-HC/25
• Amendments to Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 for multiple properties
• Establishment of user fees and service charges

The council approved the Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation borrowing by‑law and corrected an error in Zoning By‑law 1409‑HC/25. It then enacted a package of nine by‑laws that amend zoning, create community safety zones, establish pedestrian crossovers, update parking control, set user fees, appoint a council member to act for the mayor, and confirm the meeting proceedings. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation borrowing by‑law (Resolution 207‑25) – Carried
• Enacted correction to Zoning By‑law 1409‑HC/25 (Resolution 208‑25) – Carried
• By‑law 2644/25 designating community safety zones – Carried
• By‑law 2645/25 establishing pedestrian crossovers – Carried
• By‑law 2646/25 amending Parking Control By‑law for Caledonia and Dunnville – Carried
• By‑law 2647/25 establishing user fees and repealing By‑law 2560/24 – Carried
• By‑law 2648/25 appointing a council member to act for the mayor – Carried
• By‑law 2649/25 confirming the proceedings of the November 3 meeting – Carried

Trails Advisory Committee

The Trails Advisory Committee will vote to approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss introductions and other business. Members will consider proposed meeting dates for 2026 and set the next meeting for November 26, 2025.

• Approval of Trails Advisory Committee minutes from September 10, 2025
• Proposed Committee Meeting Dates – 2026
• Next Meeting Date – November 26, 2025
• Introductions
• Other Business

Council in Committee

The Committee received several planning applications, including zoning by‑law amendments for a semi‑detached dwelling on Sherring Street North, Hagersville and for industrial rezoning at 651 Highway 6, Seneca. It approved the water and wastewater rate model and Financial Plan No. 066‑301A in principle and directed its inclusion in the 2026 draft rate‑supported operating and capital budgets. The Cayuga and Dunnville Master Servicing Plans were adopted and will be incorporated into the 2026 Ten‑Year Rate and Tax Capital Budget. Community project funding was authorized for the Ian Fehrman Fastball Field drainage upgrade (up to $12,000, with $4,200 from the Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Fund).

• Zoning by‑law amendment to permit a semi‑detached dwelling on Sherring Street North, Hagersville (rezone from R1‑A to R2)
• Zoning amendment to rezone 651 Highway 6, Seneca from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial (ML) with holding provision
• Approval in principle of the Water Wastewater Rate Model and Financial Plan No. 066‑301A for inclusion in the 2026 budget
• Adoption of Cayuga and Dunnville Master Servicing Plans with direction to fund recommended infrastructure in the 2026 capital budget
• Funding approval for Ian Fehrman Fastball Field outfield drainage tile enhancement (budget up to $12,000, $4,200 from Community Vibrancy Fund)

The Committee received and approved three zoning by‑law amendments for Sherring Street North (Hagersville), 651 Highway 6 (Seneca) and the Caledonia Gateway Subdivision Phase 3. It also received an information report for the Nelles Estates Subdivision. The water‑wastewater rate model and Financial Plan No. 066‑301A were approved in principle, and the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report was adopted.

• Approved rezoning of Sherring Street North from Urban Residential Type 1‑A (R1‑A) to Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) (PDD‑23‑2025) – carried
• Approved rezoning of 651 Highway 6 lands from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial (ML) and from Rural Industrial (MR) to Light Industrial (ML) (PDD‑24‑2025) – carried
• Approved rezoning of Caledonia Gateway Subdivision Phase 3 from Urban Residential Type 1‑B (R1‑B) to Urban Residential Type 4 (R4) (PDD‑25‑2025) – carried
• Received Information Report for Nelles Estates Subdivision and York zoning amendment (PDD‑33‑2025) – carried
• Approved water and wastewater cost allocation methodology and Water Financial Plan No. 066‑301A in principle (FIN‑21‑2025) – carried
• Adopted Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report (dated November 3, 2025) and directed its inclusion in the 2026 Ten‑Year Rate and Tax Capital Budget – carried

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand meeting agenda for October 27, 2025 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural fields. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board is meeting to review the 2025 year-end financial report and propose a 2026 budget. The board is also establishing a working committee to develop a 2026-2029 O.P.P. Action Plan.

• Proposed 2026 budget with a net levy of $36,860 ($33,720 from Haldimand County and $3,140 from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation)
• Establishment of a working committee for the 2026-2029 O.P.P. Action Plan
• Presentation from Victim Services of Haldimand Norfolk New Credit on 2025 activities
• Presentation on Municipal Policing Unit service delivery and O.P.P. billing model
• Formal invitation to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to discuss the MCFN Peacekeeper Program

The board adopted the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and the closed‑session minutes. It received presentations from Victim Services of Haldimand Norfolk New Credit and the Municipal Policing Unit. The board approved the draft 2026 budget, setting a net levy of $36,860 split between Haldimand County ($33,720) and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation ($3,140). It also created a working committee to develop the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan.

• Adopted September 25, 2025 meeting minutes – carried
• Adopted September 25, 2025 closed‑session minutes – carried
• Received Victim Services presentation – carried
• Received Municipal Policing Unit presentation – carried
• Received September 2025 Detachment Commander report – carried
• Approved 2026 budget with $36,860 net levy (County $33,720, MCFN $3,140) – carried
• Established working committee for 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan – carried
• Received Inspector General of Policing memorandum – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Haldimand County Committee of Adjustment will hear 10 applications regarding land severances, boundary adjustments, and minor variances on October 21, 2025. The meeting will address requests for surplus farm dwellings, battery energy storage system leases, and lot expansions.

• Hearings for 7 Consent applications (PLB-2025-026 to 164)
• Hearings for 3 Minor Variance applications (PLA-2025-154 to 165)
• Review of September 23rd, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Hearings for 1 previously deferred matter (PLB-2025-133)
• Consideration of a long-term lease for a Battery Energy Storage System (PLB-2025-159)

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting and receive the Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee report. It will approve appointments for Deputy Mayor and committee chairs and vice‑chairs for the November 15, 2025‑November 14, 2026 term. Two by‑laws will be enacted: one amending By‑law 2356/22 – Rate of Speed By‑law (Hagersville) and another appointing Michael Di Lullo as Chief Administrative Officer. A confirming by‑law will also be enacted to record the proceedings of this meeting.

• Adopt Council Minutes – September 22, 2025
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor (Nov 15 2025‑Nov 14 2026) and committee chairs/vice‑chairs
• By‑law to amend By‑law 2356/22 – Rate of Speed By‑law (Hagersville)
• By‑law to appoint Michael Di Lullo as Chief Administrative Officer
• Confirming By‑law to record the October 14 2025 Council proceedings

Council approved the report on council appointments and named Councillor McKeen as Deputy Mayor for the November 15 2025‑November 14 2026 period. The council also assigned chairs and vice chairs for all business divisions of Council in Committee. A notice‑waiver was passed to allow a letter of support for General Seed Company’s federal program application. Two by‑laws were enacted, one amending the Hagersville speed limit by‑law and another appointing Michael Di Lullo as Chief Administrative Officer.

• Appointed Councillor McKeen as Deputy Mayor (Nov 15 2025‑Nov 14 2026) – Carried
• Assigned chairs and vice chairs for Council in Committee divisions – Carried
• Waived notice provision to consider a letter of support for General Seed Company – Carried
• Enacted By‑law 2641/25 amending By‑law 2356/22 (Speed By‑law, Hagersville) – Carried
• Enacted By‑law 2642/25 appointing Michael Di Lullo as Chief Administrative Officer – Carried
• Enacted By‑law 2643/25 confirming the proceedings of the October 14 2025 Council meeting – Carried
• Adopted September 22, 2025 Council and Special Council minutes – Carried

Public Library Board

The agenda for the Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting on October 9, 2025 does not contain any listed items or proposals. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Council in Committee

The Committee will receive a report requesting repeal of By-law 443/84 that designates the Seneca Iron Bridge as a heritage structure and will direct notice of intention to repeal under the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff will be directed to proceed with Option 2 turning lanes on Talbot Street (Highway 3) only, and a by‑law for that option will be slated for future approval. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for a Ward 3 pedestrian crossover, a reduction of time limits for budget amendment resolutions, and approval of Sun Life employee benefit plan renewal rates effective Jan 1 2026.

• CPP-09-2025: Request to repeal Seneca Iron Bridge Heritage Designation By‑law 443/84
• ENG-17-2025: Proceed with Option 2 turning lanes on Talbot Street (Highway 3) only
• ENG-18-2025: Amend 2025 Tax‑Supported Capital Budget for Ward 3 pedestrian crossover
• FIN-19-2025: Reduce time periods for budget amendment resolutions to 0 days
• HRD-06-2025: Approve Sun Life employee benefit plan renewal rates, effective Jan 1 2026

The committee approved the repeal of By-law 443/84 that designated the Seneca Iron Bridge as a heritage structure. It directed staff to proceed with Option 3 (no turning lanes, no parking loss) for Main Street and Talbot Street. The 2025 capital budget was amended for a Ward 3 pedestrian crossover and the Rate of Speed By-law 2356/22 was updated. Additional actions included reducing budget amendment timelines, approving employee benefit premiums, directing a report on urban composting, and deferring council appointments to the October 14 meeting.

• Approved repeal of Seneca Iron Bridge heritage designation By-law 443/84 (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 3 (no turning lanes, no parking loss) for Main St & Talbot St (carried)
• Amended 2025 Tax Supported Capital Budget for Ward 3 pedestrian crossover (carried)
• Amended Rate of Speed By-law 2356/22 per ENG‑19‑2025 pilot projects (carried)
• Reduced budget amendment and veto‑override time periods to 0 days (carried)
• Approved Sun Life employee benefit plan premium rates effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on urban composting best practices and possible by‑law changes (carried)
• Deferred consideration of council appointments to the Oct 14, 2025 meeting (carried)

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand Committee will review properties of potential heritage significance, including presentations on research, designation plaques, storyboards, and a request for alteration to the Charles Reicheld House. It will also provide updates on outreach events and the AODA project for Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre, and consider proposed signage for the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum and Edinburgh Square. Correspondence items include shutter replacement and porch reconstruction for the Charles Reicheld House.

• Properties of Potential Heritage Significance – presentations and research
• Designation Plaques: Maples and Street Cemetery
• Dunnville and Port Maitland Storyboards
• Proposed Signage: Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum & Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre
• Charles Reicheld House – shutter replacement and porch reconstruction (review of drawings)

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will adopt the minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting, including the closed‑session minutes. It will receive the August 2025 Report from the Detachment Commander and the current reserve and financial statements dated September 17, 2025. The board will hear verbal updates on the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan, Project Lifesaver, and the OACP‑OAPSB Zone 4 meeting. A closed session will be held to discuss correspondence from the Inspectorate of Policing regarding complaint number 24‑292.

• Adopt minutes from the August 28, 2025 board meeting (open and closed session)
• Receive the August 2025 Report from the Detachment Commander
• Receive the Current Reserve Figures and Board Financials dated September 17, 2025
• Verbal updates on the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan and Project Lifesaver
• Closed session to discuss Inspectorate of Policing correspondence (complaint 24‑292)

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board adopted the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, received the August 2025 detachment commander report, and accepted the September 17, 2025 financial statements. It convened a closed session to discuss a confidential community matter and an Inspectorate of Policing correspondence (Complaint 24‑292), which were kept confidential. The board then returned to open session, received the confidential correspondence, and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted August 28, 2025 minutes (Resolution 1) – carried
• Adopted August 28, 2025 closed‑session minutes (Resolution 2) – carried
• Received August 2025 detachment commander report (Resolution 3) – carried
• Received September 17, 2025 financials and reserve figures (Resolution 4) – carried
• Constituted closed session to discuss confidential community matter and Inspectorate correspondence (Resolution 5) – carried
• Adjourned closed session and reconvened open session (Resolution 6) – carried
• Received Inspectorate of Policing correspondence (Complaint 24‑292) and kept it confidential (Resolution 7) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 10:53 a.m. (Resolution 8) – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications for land severances and boundary adjustments. The body will also address deferred matters regarding minor variances and livestock concerns.

• Boundary adjustment to add 0.34 hectares from 305 Broad Street East to 302 Alder Street East (United Church of Canada)
• Severance of a 0.24 hectare residential lot on 955 South Coast Drive (Jamie Alexandre)
• Severance of a 0.40 hectare residential lot on South Coast Drive (Jamie Alexandre)
• Boundary adjustment of 0.64 hectares for business expansion in the Rural Industrial Zone (Frank Riewald)
• Severance of a new residential parcel onto Pine Street (Brenda Marchand)

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council will review an Integrity Commissioner Report regarding a confidentiality breach. The meeting includes proposals for pay suspensions and a public apology from Mayor Bentley. Council will also vote on several by-laws and receive reports from various advisory committees.

• Proposed 60-day and 60-day additional pay suspensions for confidentiality breaches
• Zoning By-law amendment for property owned by 642300 Ontario Inc.
• By-law to permit off-road vehicles on county highways for October 4, 2025
• Road Use By-law to regulate use and care of roads
• Third reading of by-law for maintenance and repair assessment of Harrop Municipal Drain

Council received the Integrity Commissioner report on a confidentiality breach and ordered a 60‑day pay suspension for the initial violation plus two additional 30‑day suspensions for document leaks, totaling 120 days. The council required Mayor Bentley to issue a public apology to Norfolk County Mayor Amy Martin. It also enacted three by‑laws: a zoning amendment, a one‑day off‑road vehicle permit, and a road‑use regulation. Additional motions approved various committee reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Received Integrity Commissioner Report on confidentiality breach (Carried)
• Ordered 60‑day pay suspension for the initial breach (Carried)
• Ordered two 30‑day pay suspensions for document leaks (Carried)
• Required Mayor Bentley to issue a public apology (Carried)
• Enacted By‑laws 1‑3 (zoning amendment, off‑road vehicle permit, road‑use regulation) (Carried)
• Introduced By‑law 4 for drainage assessment variation (Carried)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 council meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 council‑in‑committee meeting (Carried)

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee will receive a council update and reports from the chair and vice‑chair. It will discuss tourism and attraction initiatives, review the BDAPAC budget and the 2025 workplan, and consider the 2026 workplan. An economic development and tourism update will also be presented, followed by new business on meeting engagement and an OMAFA representative.

• Council Update
• Chair and Vice Chair Report
• Tourism & Attraction discussion
• BDAPAC Budget & 2025 Workplan review
• 2026 Workplan discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It voted to move the $5,000 regional marketing allocation to support Phase 2 of the Tourism and Downtown Investment Attraction project. The members also agreed that an Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness representative may attend future meetings as a public member. Staff will forward a procurement‑policy inquiry to legal for review.

• Approved June 2, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Reassigned $5,000 regional marketing budget to Tourism & Downtown Investment Attraction (approved)
• Allowed OMAFA representative to attend BDAPAC meetings as a public member (approved)
• Staff to consult legal on procurement policy inquiry (action agreed)

Special Council

The council will hold a closed session to discuss recruitment of the Chief Administrative Officer. They will also adopt a confirming by‑law that records the proceedings of the September 22, 2025 Special Council meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, roll call, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and new business.

• Closed session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Adopt confirming by‑law for the September 22, 2025 Special Council meeting

The council moved and carried Resolution 168-25 to hold a closed meeting to discuss the CAO recruitment. It then carried Resolution 169-25 to adjourn the closed session at 4:30 p.m. and reconvene in open session. Resolution 170-25 confirmed the confidential direction to staff on the CAO recruitment, and Resolution 171-25 enacted the confirmation by‑law for this special council meeting. The meeting was finally adjourned by Resolution 172-25 at 4:34 p.m.

• Resolution 168-25 carried: convened a closed session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Resolution 169-25 carried: adjourned the closed meeting at 4:30 p.m. and reconvened in open session
• Resolution 170-25 carried: confirmed the confidential direction to staff regarding the CAO recruitment
• Resolution 171-25 carried: enacted the Confirmation By‑law for the September 22, 2025 Special Council meeting
• Resolution 172-25 carried: adjourned the meeting at 4:34 p.m.

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board will consider several grant programs, including the Community Museums Operating Grant and Young Canada Works 2025-26. It will receive an update on the Grand River Digitization Project and discuss the museum strategic planning process. Curator reports for three sites will be presented, followed by new business on signage and AODA upgrades for the Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre.

• Community Museums Operating Grant (CMOG)
• Young Canada Works 2025-26
• Grand River Digitization Project (update)
• Proposed signage for Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre and Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum
• AODA upgrades for Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre

Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Youth Advisory Committee meeting on September 18, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will hear an overview of Ontario drainage legislation and common law. It will evaluate two Rural Water Quality Program grant proposals, each requesting $5,000 for wetland or sediment‑basin projects. The meeting also includes updates on county planning policies, council matters, economic development, tourism, and agricultural organizations.

• Drainage – overview of OMAFA legislation and common law in Ontario
• Wetland Creation – File 140 – $5,000 grant to create a wetland in the GRCA watershed
• Erosion Control – File 141 – $5,000 grant to create a sediment basin/wetland in the LPRCA watershed
• Planning – Supervisor of Planning and Development Services to share agriculture‑related policies
• Council Update – briefing on recent council actions

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting. It approved Rural Water Quality Program grant File #140 for $5,000 and File #141 for $5,000. No other substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2025 committee minutes
• Approved Rural Water Quality Program grant File #140 ($5,000)
• Approved Rural Water Quality Program grant File #141 ($5,000)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the outcomes of World Cultural Diversity Day. The committee will also review a report regarding Coffee with a Cop for the Police Services Board.

• Outcome of World Cultural Diversity Day
• Review of Coffee with a Cop report to Police Services Board
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Council in Committee

The Committee will hear a public planning application to rezone land on Saunders Drive in Jarvis from Neighbourhood Commercial to Urban Residential (R4) for six townhouse units. It will also consider declaring 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway surplus and approve a $1,000 sign‑enhancement project in Kohler. Additional items include tax‑adjustment approvals of $9,126.47, consolidation of water and wastewater billing cycles, and an exemption request for Lagasco Inc. related to the IESO LT2 renewable‑energy RFP.

• Zoning By‑law amendment to permit six townhouse units on Saunders Drive, Jarvis
• Declare 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Jarvis surplus and list for sale
• Approve $1,000 funding for two community signs at the north and south ends of Kohler
• Approve tax assessment adjustments totaling $9,126.47
• Approve Lagasco Inc. exemption request for IESO LT2 renewable‑energy project

The committee approved a zoning amendment to rezone Saunders Drive from Neighbourhood Commercial to Urban Residential Type 4, permitting six townhouse units. It also declared surplus land at 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway for sale, granted a sign‑bylaw appeal for Caledonia Joint School, endorsed the Hagersville Library budget amendment, and approved several other items including live‑streaming of minor hockey games, a $1,000 signage enhancement in Kohler, medical dispatch and ambulance response plans, road‑use bylaw repeals, tax adjustments of $9,126.47, and consolidation of water and wastewater billing cycles.

• Approved rezoning of Saunders Drive to Urban Residential Type 4 (6 townhouse units) (carried)
• Declared 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway surplus land for sale (carried)
• Granted sign‑bylaw appeal for Caledonia Joint School (carried)
• Endorsed budget amendment for Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre (carried)
• Approved support for live streaming of minor hockey games in county arenas (carried)
• Approved $1,000 funding for two community signs in Kohler (carried)
• Adopted 2026 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan (carried)
• Consolidated water and wastewater billing cycles to one cycle effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)

Trails Advisory Committee

The Trails Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its July 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive a delegation from the Grand Valley Trails Association. The committee will review the Trails Master Plan update materials presented by Lees+Associates. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2025.

• Approve Trails Advisory Committee minutes from July 14, 2025
• Receive delegation request from Grand Valley Trails Association
• Receive Trails Master Plan update presentation and candidate route maps
• Set next meeting date for October 29, 2025

Seniors Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Seniors Advisory Committee meeting on September 10, 2025 contains no listed items. The document only shows generic placeholders and no descriptions, categories, or decisions.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will introduce two new members and review site plans for the Edinburgh Square renovations. It will also hear a presentation on dementia‑friendly communities, examine the Accessibility in Public Spaces survey results, and consider proposals for the 2026 Inclusive Spaces Fund. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Introductions of new members Bruce Roulston and Deborah Rollo
• Presentation: Edinburgh Square Renovations – site plan review
• Presentation: Dementia Friendly Communities by the Alzheimer Society
• Presentation of the Accessibility in Public Spaces Survey Results
• Inclusive Spaces Fund 2026 Project Proposals

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It accepted the memorandum for Edinburgh Square AODA upgrades, adopted a plan to host dementia‑care training and explore related projects, and received the Accessibility in Public Spaces survey results. The Inclusive Spaces Fund 2026 project proposal, the 2026 meeting schedule, and a request to investigate a sidewalk tree issue were also approved.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (Resolution 01)
• Received Edinburgh Square AODA upgrades memorandum (Resolution 02)
• Adopted dementia‑friendly community actions: receive presentation, staff to explore Project Lifesaver and Grand View Lodge training, and county to host dementia care training sessions (Resolution 03)
• Received Accessibility in Public Spaces Survey results (Resolution 04)
• Received Inclusive Spaces Fund 2026 Projects Proposal (Resolution 05)
• Received proposed 2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dates (Resolution 06)
• Staff to investigate King Street East sidewalk tree issue and report at next meeting (Resolution 07)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:23 p.m. (Resolution 08)

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the minutes from the June 23 and July 14 meetings and receive reports from the O.P.P. Detachment Board and Heritage Haldimand. It will enact By‑laws 1 to 14, including several zoning amendments, land‑use designations, and officer appointments. A closed‑session will provide updates on a proposed recreational property purchase and a retaining‑wall replacement. The meeting will conclude with a confirming by‑law for the council's proceedings.

• By‑law to authorize stopping up, closure and sale of part of Snow Street and part of Obadiah Street, Cayuga
• By‑laws designating lands (Block 46, 47, 48) within Registered Plan 18M‑72 as exempt from part lot control
• By‑law to appoint a Building Inspector, Property Standards Officer and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Tegan Meulemeester)
• By‑law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Property Standards Officer and Weed Inspector (David Scanlan)
• By‑law to amend Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for properties of 1000379882 Ontario Limited, Nancy Ann Siddall, and 859656 Ontario Limited

The council adopted several prior meeting minutes and approved Recommendations 3 and 7 from the August 26 Committee meeting, with Recommendation 7 defeated 3‑4. It then enacted By‑law 1 and By‑laws 2‑14 covering zoning changes, land‑exempt designations and officer appointments. Closed‑session updates on a property purchase and a retaining‑wall issue were also approved.

• Adopted June 23, 2025 Council minutes (Resolution 151-25) – carried
• Adopted July 14, 2025 Special Council minutes (Resolution 153-25) – carried
• Adopted Recommendation 3 from August 26 Committee minutes (Resolution 156-25) – carried
• Recommendation 7 from August 26 Committee minutes defeated 3‑4 (Resolution 157-25)
• Enacted By‑law 1 (zoning amendment) (Resolution 162-25) – carried
• Enacted By‑laws 2‑14 (additional zoning, land‑exempt designations, appointments) (Resolution 163-25) – carried
• Approved closed‑session updates on property purchase and retaining‑wall replacement (Resolution 164-25) – carried
• Confirmed the council proceedings by‑law for this meeting (Resolution 166-25) – carried

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will adopt the minutes from its June 26, 2025 meeting, receive the 2024 Annual O.P.P. Report and recent commander reports, and review the August 2025 operational budget. It will establish a working committee to draft the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan, adopt a new Process for Reporting Policing Concerns, and authorize payment of the $3,888 insurance premium for the policy term starting September 27, 2025. A closed session will address the Detachment Commander’s performance feedback.

• Adopt insurance premium payment of $3,888 (including tax) for policy term beginning September 27, 2025
• Adopt Process for Reporting Policing Concerns dated August 28, 2025
• Establish working committee to develop draft 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan
• Review and receive 2025‑08 Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures
• Receive 2024 Annual O.P.P. Report and commander reports for June and July 2025

The board approved the creation of a Detachment Commander Performance Review Committee composed of Lorne Boyko, Debera McKeen and Kelly Shaw. It also adopted the Process for Reporting Policing Concerns and authorized payment of the $3,888 insurance premium. The 2024 Annual O.P.P. Report was received and will be presented to Haldimand County and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation councils. The board deferred the 2026‑2029 O.P.P. Action Plan working committee to the September 25 meeting.

• Adopted June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted June 26, 2025 closed‑session minutes (carried)
• Received delegation on speeding and police visibility in Caledonia (carried)
• Received 2024 Annual O.P.P. Report and will present to councils (carried)
• Received June/July 2025 detachment report (carried)
• Adopted Process for Reporting Policing Concerns and will circulate it (carried)
• Authorized payment of $3,888 insurance premium for policy starting Sep 27, 2025 (carried)
• Established Detachment Commander Performance Review Committee (carried)

Council in Committee

The Council will receive and consider several zoning by‑law amendment applications, including townhouse and single‑detached dwelling projects in Hagersville, Cayuga, and Sherbrooke. It will approve the Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update in principle and direct staff to report future opportunities. Audited financial statements for 2024 and the 2026 council meeting schedule will also be approved. Additional motions include a parking‑bylaw amendment, a cemetery by‑law update, and capital budget amendments for an oil‑and‑gas well program decontamination trailer.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment to permit 43 townhouse units in Hagersville (PDD‑09‑2025)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment to permit 11 single‑detached dwellings in Cayuga (PDD‑14‑2025)
• Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update approved in principle (ENV‑02‑2025)
• Audited Financial Statements for 2024 approved (FIN‑15‑2025)
• Council meeting schedule for 2026 approved (CLE‑09‑2025)

The Council in Committee carried five recommendations. It referred the 43‑townhouse application back for further public consultation. It approved rezoning for 11 single detached dwellings in Cayuga, for a Lakeshore Residential zone at 2421 North Shore Drive, and for a trailer park at 1950 North Shore Drive. It also received an information report for a Caledonia townhouse development.

• Referred PDD-09-2025 townhouse application back for further consultation (Recommendation 2) – carried
• Approved rezoning of 11 single detached dwellings in Cayuga (Recommendation 3) – carried
• Approved rezoning of 2421 North Shore Drive, Sherbrooke to Lakeshore Residential (Recommendation 4) – carried
• Received information report for Caledonia townhouse development (Recommendation 5) – carried
• Approved rezoning of 1950 North Shore Drive, Sherbrooke for a trailer park (Recommendation 6) – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Haldimand County Committee of Adjustment will hold hearings on four consent applications and two minor variance requests. Topics include severing land for new residential lots, a boundary adjustment to add 0.34 ha, a farm dwelling severance, and a cancellation of a 2016 certificate. The committee will also consider relief from setbacks and accessory dwelling unit rules for two separate properties.

• PLB-2025-095 (Tracy Jensen) – consent to sever land for a new residential lot in the Hamlet Residential (RH) Zone, linked to minor variance PLA-2025-094
• PLB-2025-117 (Marlene Killman) – boundary adjustment adding ~0.34 ha (0.8 ac) from 727 Indiana Road East to 44 Concession 1 Road in the Agriculture Zone
• PLB-2025-130 (John Kragten) – consent to sever land for two new single‑detached dwellings in the Urban Residential Type 1‑A Zone
• PLB-2025-100 (Thomsen‑Jung Farms Ltd.) – consent to sever ~0.8 ha (2 ac) farm dwelling surplus in the Agriculture Zone
• PLA-2025-108 (Angela Ryckman) – minor variance for front/rear yard setbacks, ADU and accessory building area in the Urban Residential Type 1‑A Zone

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its June 24 meeting, hear two consent applications to sever land for new residential dwellings, consider several minor variance requests for accessory buildings and setbacks, and review previously deferred matters. Decisions will be made on the proposed lot creations at 21 Davis Street and 45 Howard Street, as well as on variances at 865 George St, 15 Leith Court, 100 MacLachlan Avenue, and 262 Baygrove Line.

• Consent to sever 21 Davis Street for a single detached dwelling (PLB-2025-106)
• Consent to sever 45 Howard Street for a semi‑detached dwelling (PLB-2025-107)
• Minor variance for accessory building at 865 George St, Dunnville (PLA-2025-065)
• Minor variance for rear yard setback at 15 Leith Court, Caledonia (PLA-2025-090)
• Minor variance for illuminated school signs at 100 MacLachlan Avenue, Caledonia (PLA‑SGN‑2025‑103)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

Special Council

Haldimand County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal opinions on Strong Mayor Powers and will confirm the proceedings of the July 14, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation on Strong Mayor Powers
• Closed session to discuss legal opinion on Strong Mayor Powers
• Confirming By-law for July 14, 2025 Special Council meeting

The council voted to convene a closed session at 8:17 a.m. to discuss a legal opinion on Strong Mayor Powers. It then adjourned the closed session at 8:50 p.m., received solicitor‑client privileged advice, enacted By‑law 2626/25 to confirm the meeting, and finally adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.

• Closed session at 8:17 a.m. to discuss legal opinion on Strong Mayor Powers (Resolution 143-25) – carried
• Adjourn closed session at 8:50 p.m. and reconvene in open session (Resolution 144-25) – carried
• Receive and keep confidential solicitor‑client privileged advice (Resolution 145-25) – carried
• Enact Confirmation By‑law 2626/25 for the July 14 2025 Special Council meeting (Resolution 146-25) – carried
• Adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m. (Resolution 147-25) – carried

Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will review the updated Trails Master Plan and the accompanying project contact list. It will also confirm the date for its next meeting, scheduled for September 10, 2025. No other items are on the agenda.

• Trails Master Plan Update – presentation deck and project contact list reviewed
• Set next meeting date for September 10, 2025

The Trails Advisory Committee received the Trails Master Plan Update outline presented by Lees+Associates and approved it, supporting the suggested approach and timelines. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Approved Trails Master Plan Update outline (motion moved by D. McKay, seconded by B. Stoneman)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion moved by D. McKay, seconded by L. Rollinson)

Special Council

Haldimand County Special Council will receive a presentation on the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer and enact a confirming by-law for the meeting proceedings.

• Receive presentation on CAO recruitment
• Enact confirming by-law for July 14, 2025 meeting

The council adopted Resolution 148-25 to receive the presentation on recruiting a new Chief Administrative Officer. It also passed Resolution 149-25 to enact the by‑law confirming the July 14 special council meeting. Finally, Resolution 150-25 adjourned the meeting. All three resolutions were carried.

• Resolution 148-25 – Received CAO recruitment presentation – carried
• Resolution 149-25 – Confirmed by‑law for July 14 special council meeting – carried
• Resolution 150-25 – Adjourned the meeting – carried

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand committee is meeting to review requests for heritage designations and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on commemorative plaques, storyboards, and upcoming community events.

• Request for designation of selected properties of potential heritage significance
• Designation plaques for Street Cemetery and The Maples
• Dunnville and Port Maitland storyboards
• Harvard Memorial Aircraft at Dunnville Library
• Review of 975 5th Line, Caledonia

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will adopt minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting and receive several reports, including the Traffic Management Strategy final report and the May 2025 Detachment Commander report. It will receive the June 2025 operational budget and current reserve figures for review. The board will also discuss updates on policing concerns, the 2025‑2028 business plan, Project Lifeline, and approaches to violent crimes, with a closed session for confidential provincial information and a competition process update.

• Traffic Management Strategy Final Report (ENG-12-2025)
• May 2025 Report from the Detachment Commander
• Review of Operational Budget – 2025‑06 Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures
• Process for Reporting Policing Concerns
• Overview of Business Plan for 2025‑2028

The board adopted the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and the closed‑session minutes. It received the Traffic Management Strategy report, the May 2025 Detachment Commander report, and the June 18, 2025 financial figures. The board also moved to hold a closed session to discuss confidential provincial information and a competition process, then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted May 22, 2025 closed‑session minutes (carried)
• Received Traffic Management Strategy Final Report (carried)
• Received May 2025 Detachment Commander report (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures dated June 18, 2025 (carried)
• Constituted a closed session to discuss confidential provincial information and competition process (carried)
• Adjourned closed session at 12:08 p.m. and reconvened in open session (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:09 p.m. (carried)

Public Library Board

The Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025. The agenda document contains no listed items, only placeholders and generic headings. Consequently, no decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold hearings to decide on several land severance applications and minor variance requests. These include proposals for new residential dwellings and adjustments to accessory structure standards.

• Severance applications for two semi-detached dwellings at 29 and 31 Inverness Street, Caledonia
• Severance applications for three street townhouse dwellings at 20 McKay Street West, Cayuga
• Minor variance for accessory building coverage at 10 Darling Street
• Minor variance for accessory structure height at 172 Park Ave East
• Minor variance for an oversized accessory dwelling unit at 6900 Highway 3

Council Meeting

Council will vote on the 2025 taxation rates and optional tax subclasses. The body is also considering a public entertainment licence for the Caledonia Ribfest and several zoning and parking by-laws.

• Approval of 2025 taxation rates and current estimates (By-law 8)
• Public Entertainment Event Licence for Caledonia Ribfest at 151 Caithness Street East
• Zoning by-law amendments for properties of Villam Ltd and G.T. Putt
• Parking Control By-law amendments for Caledonia and Hagersville
• Closure and sale of part of Tamarac Street in Dunnville

The council adopted several previous meeting minutes and received multiple advisory committee reports. It issued a Public Entertainment Event Licence for Caledonia Ribfest (July 4‑6, 2025) with sound and timing conditions and designated the event as municipally significant. The council approved the FY 2024 financial statements of the Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation, appointed its auditor for FY 2025, re‑appointed two board members, and enacted twelve by‑laws covering zoning, parking, speed limits, taxation and water‑funding matters. A motion to waive the Procedure By‑law for a Ministerial Zoning Order was defeated.

• Adopted May 26, 2025 Council minutes (open) – carried
• Adopted May 26, 2025 Closed Session minutes – carried
• Issued Public Entertainment Event Licence for Caledonia Ribfest (July 4‑6, 2025) with conditions – carried
• Approved FY 2024 financial statements of Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation – carried
• Appointed Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh as auditor for Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation FY 2025 – carried
• Re‑appointed Brian Snyder and Bernie Corbett to Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation board – carried
• Enacted By‑laws 1‑12 covering zoning, parking, speed, taxation and water‑funding – carried
• Waiver of Procedure By‑law to consider Ministerial Zoning Order motion – defeated

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board will discuss several grant programs, including the Community Museums Operating Grant and Young Canada Works. Members will review the Grand River Sachem Digitization Project, the Public Arts and Culture Strategy, and an annual policy and roles review. The board will also consider 2024 acquisitions and deaccessions, and hear curator reports from three museum sites.

• Community Museums Operating Grant (CMOG)
• Young Canada Works (YCW) grant
• Grand River Sachem Digitization Project
• Public Arts and Culture Strategy
• 2024 Acquisitions/Deaccessions for Approval

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the Haldimand Museums Digital Strategy and amendments to policies HM-03, HM-05, and HM-09. The board also approved the 2024 acquisition report for Edinburgh Square and the curators’ reports, and accepted the resignation of member Michaela Chiasson.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (HM-2025-05) – carried
• Accepted Haldimand Museums Digital Strategy (HM-2025-06) – carried
• Approved policy amendments to HM-03, HM-05, HM-09 (HM-2025-07) – carried
• Approved 2024 Acquisition Report for Edinburgh Square (HM-2025-08) – carried
• Approved Curator’s Reports dated June 19, 2025 (HM-2025-09) – carried
• Accepted resignation of Michaela Chiasson (HM-2025-10) – carried

Council in Committee

The Committee will receive reports on several planning applications, including a zoning by‑law amendment for an oversized accessory structure on severed lands at Oneida, a temporary use by‑law for office space at Jarvis, and an official‑plan and zoning amendment to permit special events at Oneida. It will also consider the Asset Management Plan update, endorse the Phase 3 North Caledonia employment lands study, and discuss motions of consent for parking‑control by‑law amendments in Caledonia and Hagersville. A major discussion will focus on the proposed addition of approximately 125 hectares to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation reserve and related conditions.

• PDD-12-2025 zoning by‑law amendment to permit an oversized accessory structure on severed lands at Oneida
• PDD-15-2025 temporary use by‑law to permit office space in an existing dwelling at Jarvis for three years
• PDD-16-2025 official‑plan and zoning by‑law amendment to permit special events on Oneida lands
• ENG-13-2025 parking‑control by‑law amendment for Braemar Avenue, Caledonia
• CDS-08-2025 addition to reserve request for ~125 hectares (308 acres) for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

The Committee received and carried three planning applications: an oversized accessory structure on severed lands, a temporary office use by‑law for three years, and an official plan and zoning amendment to permit special events. It also approved consent motions to amend the parking control by‑law for Braemar Avenue in Caledonia and Main Street North in Hagersville. Additionally, permanent school crossing guards were approved for two intersections in Caledonia. All decisions were recorded as carried.

• Approved PDD-12-2025 zoning by‑law amendment for oversized accessory structure (carried)
• Approved PDD-15-2025 temporary use by‑law permitting office space for three years (carried)
• Approved PDD-16-2025 official plan and zoning amendments to permit special events (carried)
• Approved consent motion for ENG-13-2025 parking control by‑law amendment on Braemar Avenue (carried)
• Approved consent motion for ENG-15-2025 parking control by‑law amendment on Main Street North (carried)
• Approved permanent school crossing guard at Thompson Road and Patterson Drive (carried)
• Approved permanent school crossing guard at MacLachlan Avenue and Whithorn Crescent (carried)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet on June 17, 2025 to approve the May 20, 2025 minutes, consider the outcome of World Cultural Diversity Day, set the date for the summer recess, and review a report on the “Coffee with a Cop” program for the Police Services Board. No policy changes or funding decisions are listed. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee minutes from May 20, 2025
• Consider the outcome of World Cultural Diversity Day
• Set the date for the summer recess meeting
• Review the “Coffee with a Cop” report for the Police Services Board

Seniors Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a short presentation on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, receive updates on the Haldimand Older Adult and Caregiver Health Drop‑In Day 2025, the County Council, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and the Youth Advisory Committee. It will discuss the Age‑Friendly Community Plan for Haldimand County and review a letter about National Accessibility Week 2025. The meeting will also set the date for the next gathering.

• Presentation on the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Update on Haldimand Older Adult and Caregiver Health Drop‑In Day 2025
• Discussion of the Age‑Friendly Community Plan for Haldimand County
• Review of D. Rollo May’s letter on National Accessibility Week 2025
• Determine next meeting date

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 workplan and budget. The meeting includes updates on economic development, tourism, and employment lands in North Caledonia.

• North Caledonia Employment Lands - Phase 3
• BDAPAC Budget and 2025 Workplan
• Economic Development & Tourism Update
• Tourism and Attraction delegation

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved three budget items: $10,000 for physician recruitment, $6,000 for a summer company program with the Brantford‑Brant Business Resource Centre, and $5,000 for a regional marketing alliance with Brantford, Brant and Norfolk counties. The meeting was formally adjourned at 11:13 a.m.

• Approved Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee minutes dated April 7, 2025
• Approved $10,000 contribution towards physician recruitment
• Approved $6,000 contribution to the Summer Company program with Brantford‑Brant Business Resource Centre
• Approved $5,000 spend for a Regional Marketing Alliance with Brantford, Brant and Norfolk counties
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 11:13 a.m.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will hold elections for its 2025 leadership positions. The body will also discuss Council updates regarding AI use and strong mayor powers, as well as committee membership and recruitment.

• Election of 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Two Row on the Grand Presentation
• Discussion on AI Use Policy and Strong Mayors Powers
• YAC Membership and Recruitment priorities
• Update on the Age-Friendly Community Plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will approve the April 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear consent applications to create two new agricultural lots at 1830 Haldimand Road 17 (PLB-2024-233, PLB-2024-234) and to establish easements for driveway access at 1900 Highway 3 and 2097 Main Street (PLB-2025-038). Additional consent applications include boundary adjustments for 296 Young Road/1137 Diltz Road (PLB-2025-046‑048) and a 0.22‑hectare adjustment at 927 5th Line (PLB-2025-056). The committee will also consider minor variance requests for parcels on Walpole Concession 1, 16 Obadiah Street East, 3874 Highway 3, and 17 Talbot Street East.

• Consent PLB-2024-233 & PLB-2024-234 – create two new agricultural lots at 1830 Haldimand Road 17
• Consent PLB-2025-038 – easements for driveway access to 1900 Highway 3 and 2097 Main Street, Jarvis
• Consent PLB-2025-046‑048 – boundary adjustments creating a new residential lot at 296 Young Road and 1137 Diltz Road
• Consent PLB-2025-056 – 0.22 ha boundary adjustment transferring land from 927 5th Line to 266 York Road
• Minor variance PLA-2025-039 – secondary‑suite variance for 16 Obadiah Street East exceeding permitted size

The Committee of Adjustment approved two Grand River Ranch consents (PLB-2024-233, PLB-2024-234) and a separate consent (PLB-2025-038). It refused three applications (PLB-2025-046, PLB-2025-047, PLB-2025-048) for agricultural land. It approved a boundary‑adjustment consent (PLB-2025-056) and four minor‑variance applications (PLA-2025-044, PLA-2025-039, PLA-2025-055, PLA-2025-066).

• Approved PLB-2024-233 & PLB-2024-234 (consents) – approved
• Approved PLB-2025-038 (consent) – approved
• Refused PLB-2025-046, PLB-2025-047, PLB-2025-048 – defeated
• Approved PLB-2025-056 (boundary adjustment) – approved
• Approved PLA-2025-044 (minor variance) – approved
• Approved PLA-2025-039 (minor variance) – approved
• Approved PLA-2025-055 (minor variance) – approved
• Approved PLA-2025-066 (minor variance) – approved

Council Meeting

The council will adopt six by‑laws, including a temporary use authorization for Dunnville Airport, an amendment to the zoning by‑law for the Disciples Camp property, and authority to apply interest charges under the Development Charges Act. It will also approve internet voting and optical scanning voting for the 2026 municipal election, and authorize the stopping up, closure and sale of part of Old Lakeshore Road in Dunnville. In new business, the council will receive a report responding to the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025.

• By‑law 1: temporary use of lands, buildings and structures for 1736032 Ontario Inc. (Dunnville Airport) under Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020
• By‑law 2: amendment to Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 for property owned by Disciples Camp
• By‑law 3: authorization of interest charges under the Development Charges Act
• By‑law 4: authorization of internet voting for the 2026 municipal election
• By‑law 6: authorization to stop up, close and sell part of Old Lakeshore Road, Dunnville

The council adopted the minutes from the May 5 and May 20 meetings. It voted 4‑3 to delegate all staffing decisions back to council and have the mayor relinquish that power. Six by‑laws covering land use, development charges and election voting methods were enacted.

• Adopted May 5, 2025 Council minutes (Resolution 103-25) – carried
• Adopted May 5, 2025 Closed Session minutes (Resolution 104-25) – carried
• Adopted May 20, 2025 Committee minutes with recommendation withdrawn (Resolution 105-25) – carried
• Voted 4‑3 to delegate staffing decisions to council and have mayor return that power (Resolution 106-25) – carried
• Received CDS-07-2025 report and directed staff comments be submitted to the Province (Resolution 115-25) – carried
• Enacted six by‑laws on temporary land use, zoning amendment, interest charges, internet voting, optical‑scanning voting and closure of part of Old Lakeshore Road (Resolution 116-25) – carried
• Convened closed session to discuss LSS-13-2025 encroachment matter (Resolution 117-25) – carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. (Resolution 121-25) – carried

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand committee will review properties of potential heritage significance, consider designation plaques for Street Cemetery and The Maples, discuss storyboards for Dunnville and Port Maitland, and address the Harvard Memorial Aircraft. New business includes discussion of the Seneca Bridge. The meeting also covers outreach events for Emancipation Day and the Two Row on the Grand Paddle.

• Review of properties of potential heritage significance – listing and next steps
• Designation plaques for Street Cemetery and The Maples
• Dunnville and Port Maitland storyboards
• Harvard Memorial Aircraft
• Seneca Bridge (new business)

Public Library Board

The agenda for the Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting on May 22, 2025 contains no listed items. As a result, the meeting is expected to address only routine or procedural matters.

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will receive a report from the Interim Detachment Commander and the 2025 operational budget and reserve figures. It will hear a presentation from Crime Stoppers of Haldimand & Norfolk requesting a 2025 donation, with the amount to be determined. The board will also receive several pieces of correspondence and will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss confidential information supplied by the province.

• Receive 2024 Crime Stoppers annual update and funding request; board to support with a donation (amount not specified)
• Receive April 2025 report from the Interim Detachment Commander
• Receive 2025 operational budget financials and current reserve figures dated May 13, 2025
• Receive correspondence from Haldimand County regarding council appointments to boards and committees
• Closed‑session discussion of confidential information provided by the Province of Ontario

The board adopted the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and approved a $1,300 donation to Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk. It received the amended April 2025 interim commander report and the May 13, 2025 financial reserve figures. The board waived notification requirements to discuss a closed‑session item and confirmed receipt of confidential information and direction regarding the Detachment Commander competition.

• Adopted April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved $1,300 donation to Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk (carried)
• Received amended April 2025 interim commander report (carried)
• Received May 13, 2025 financial reserve figures (carried)
• Received correspondence on council appointments to boards and committees (carried)
• Waived notification requirements to discuss closed‑session item (carried)
• Confirmed receipt of confidential information from the Province of Ontario (carried)
• Confirmed confidential direction on Detachment Commander competition process (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on North Caledonia employment lands, an update on the building code, a proposal for a rural water quality project, and a review of its workplan. It will also receive updates from council, economic development and tourism, and commodity/agricultural organizations, and discuss scheduling the next meeting. No decisions are listed; the items are for information and discussion.

• North Caledonia Employment Lands presentation
• Building Code update
• Rural Water Quality Project proposal
• Agricultural Advisory Committee workplan review
• Council, Economic Development & Tourism, and Commodity/Agricultural Organization updates

The committee approved the Agricultural Advisory Committee Priorities and Workplan for 2025‑2026. It also approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The Rural Water Quality Project File #140 ($5,000) was deferred pending more information, and the optional July 16, 2025 meeting was cancelled. Meeting times will remain at 6:00 p.m. and will be revisited in the fall.

• Approved AAC Priorities and Workplan 2025‑2026
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes dated March 19, 2025
• Deferred RWQP File #140 ($5,000) until next meeting
• Cancelled the July 16, 2025 AAC meeting
• Kept regular meeting time at 6:00 p.m. (to be reviewed in fall)

Trails Advisory Committee

The posted agenda for the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee on May 21, 2025 contains no detailed items, descriptions, or decisions. It only shows generic placeholders and no substantive topics. Consequently, no specific discussions, votes, or contracts are identified for this meeting.

Council in Committee

Council in Committee will review several planning applications, including a large townhouse project in Hagersville and a place of worship in Selkirk. The body will also consider a new corporate AI policy and a final report on traffic management strategy.

• Zoning amendment for a 115-unit townhouse development at 139-143 King Street West, Hagersville
• Zoning amendment for a place of worship at 1899 Lakeshore Road, Selkirk
• Temporary use application for accessory camping and overnight accommodation in Dunn for a music festival
• Sale of surplus property on Snow Street and Obadiah Street, Cayuga, for amounts ranging from $3,000 to $4,000
• Approval of a Corporate Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Committee received and approved the Haldimand County Housing Needs Assessment for use in future planning. It endorsed the Traffic Management Strategy Final Report and directed staff to begin implementation. It issued a Public Entertainment Event Licence to Black Throne Productions for the Rhune Mountain Music Festival, subject to detailed conditions including a temporary‑use by‑law for camping, insurance, sound limits and other requirements.

• Received and approved Housing Needs Assessment Report (CDS-06-2025) – CARRIED
• Endorsed the sixteen recommendations of the Traffic Management Strategy Final Report (ENG-12-2025) and directed staff to begin implementation – CARRIED
• Received and approved Report PDD-03-2025 for a 115‑unit townhouse development at 139‑143 King Street West – CARRIED
• Received and approved Report PDD-13-2025 to amend zoning for a place of worship at 1899 Lakeshore Road – CARRIED
• Issued Public Entertainment Event Licence for Rhune Mountain Music Festival (CEC-03-2025) with conditions – CARRIED
• Approved temporary use application PDD-11-2025 to permit accessory camping for the festival, with the by‑law to be approved at a future council meeting – CARRIED
• Deferred consideration of Report PDD-11-2025 until after the delegation portion of the meeting – CARRIED
• Received and approved Report PDD-11-2025 (temporary use application) – CARRIED

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet on May 20, 2025 to consider four items: Cultural Diversity Day, Grandview Lodge DEI, a DEI page on the intranet, and DEI monthly tips. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, land acknowledgement, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and approval of the March 18, 2025 minutes.

• Cultural Diversity Day
• Grandview Lodge DEI
• DEI page on intranet
• DEI monthly tips

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 18, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 20 meeting at 8:00 p.m. was also approved. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 18, 2025 DEIAC minutes (moved by J. Pack, seconded by H. Patel)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 8:00 p.m. (moved by J. Pack, seconded by H. Patel)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will meet to review updates from Council and other advisory committees. The meeting includes a presentation on Age-Friendly Communities and a discussion regarding the Older Adult and Caregiver Health Drop In Day.

• Haldimand Older Adult and Caregiver Health Drop In Day
• Presentation on Age-Friendly Communities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Update
• Accessibility Advisory Committee update

The Seniors Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It adopted a recommendation urging Haldimand County Council to back an Age‑Friendly Community Action Plan, endorse the committee’s advisory role, and seek partnerships and grant funding. The January 9, 2025 minutes were deferred. The meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.

• Approved March 26, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee minutes (motion moved by Chair, seconded by B. Horton)
• Deferred approval of January 9, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee minutes
• Approved recommendation for Council to support an Age‑Friendly Community Action Plan, endorse committee and staff roles, and pursue partnerships and resources
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 2:53 p.m.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss updates regarding accessible taxis and adaptable swim options. The committee is also scheduled to review plans for the Hagersville parking lot.

• Review of Hagersville parking lot plans
• Discussion on accessible taxi situation and solutions
• Update on adaptable swim time and water wheelchair addition
• Planning for National AccessAbility Week flag raising on May 26

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved two resolutions to create training for the wheelchair lift at Hagersville Pool and for assisting with the water wheelchair at Caledonia Pool. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:54 p.m.

• Approved March 4, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes
• Approved training for wheelchair lift at Hagersville Pool (Resolution 1)
• Approved training for water wheelchair at Caledonia Pool (Resolution 2)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (Resolution 1)

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from several April meetings and receive the Integrity Commissioner’s annual report. It will also receive reports from the Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee, the O.P.P. Detachment Board, and Heritage Haldimand. Finally, the council will enact thirteen by‑laws that amend fence regulations, user‑fee schedules, livestock valuers, stop‑control rules, parking control, development charges, and authorize the closure and sale of specific streets.

• Adopt minutes from the April 14 and April 16 Special Council meetings and the April 14 Council meeting
• Receive CLE‑03‑2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report
• Enact By‑law to amend By‑law 2217/20 to regulate construction of fences in Haldimand County
• Enact By‑law to amend Schedule “Q” of By‑law 2560/24 User Fees and Service Charges By‑law
• Enact By‑law to authorize the stopping up, closure and sale of Onondaga Street and King William Street, Caledonia

The council approved and enacted By‑laws 1 through 13 as listed in Resolution 97‑25. A motion to waive the Procedure By‑law for discussion on Strong Mayor Powers was defeated (Resolution 98‑25). Several prior meeting minutes were adopted, including the April 14 and April 29 sessions. The Integrity Commissioner’s annual report was received and accepted.

• Approved By‑laws 1‑13 (Resolution 97‑25) – carried
• Defeated motion to waive Procedure By‑law for Strong Mayor Powers (Resolution 98‑25) – defeated
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2025 Special Council meeting (Resolution 86‑25) – carried
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2025 Closed Session (Resolution 87‑25) – carried
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2025 Council meeting (Resolution 88‑25) – carried
• Adopted minutes of April 16, 2025 Special Council meeting (Resolution 89‑25) – carried
• Adopted minutes of April 29, 2025 Council in Committee meeting (Resolution 90‑25) – carried
• Received Integrity Commissioner Annual Report (Resolution 96‑25) – carried

Council in Committee

Council in Committee will discuss a new public arts strategy and various infrastructure updates. The meeting includes proposals for road safety changes, development charge adjustments, and capital grants for local parks and bridges.

• Approval of a Public Arts and Culture Strategy and associated policy
• Proposed $8,540 grant for drainage and pathway repair at Jarvis Lions Park
• Proposed $50,000 budget for Dunnville Grand River Bridge lighting
• Installation of all-way stops at Dickhout Road/Villella Road/Derner Line and River Road/Aikens Road/Dick Road
• 2025 rate adjustments for development charges

The council approved a capital grant for the Dunnville Grand River Bridge lighting, allocating $17,500 from the Community Partnership Capital Reserve and $32,500 from the Ward 6 Ward‑Specific Funding Program. It also approved a $24,400 grant for drainage correction and pathway replacement in Jarvis Lions Park, with $8,540 coming from the capital grant program. Additional by‑law amendments for all‑way stops at two Dunnville intersections and a parking control amendment for Hudson Drive were received and slated for future approval.

• Approved $17,500 Community Partnership Capital Reserve funding for bridge lighting (CARRIED)
• Approved $32,500 Ward 6 funding for bridge lighting (CARRIED)
• Approved $8,540 capital grant for Jarvis Lions Park drainage and pathway repair (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of Fence By‑law amendment report for future council action (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt and amendment of Facility Booking and Ice Allocation Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of all‑way stop installation report for Dickhout Road intersection (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of all‑way stop installation report for River Road intersection (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of Parking Control By‑law amendment for Hudson Drive (CARRIED)

Heritage Haldimand

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

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Board will review the March 2025 report from the Detachment Commander and the operational budget and reserve figures dated April 15, 2025. The meeting includes a presentation from the Haldimand Crime Unit and updates on the Youth Citizens Academy and 9-1-1 call processes.

• Presentation by Detective Graham and Detective Baird of the Haldimand Crime Unit
• Review of March 2025 Report from the Detachment Commander
• Review of Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures dated April 15, 2025
• Discussion on the public process for 9-1-1 calls
• Update on the Haldimand O.P.P. Youth Citizens Academy

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board adopted the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the Detachment Commander’s March 2025 report and the Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures dated April 15, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

• Adopted March 27, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s March 2025 report (carried)
• Received Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures dated April 15, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:19 a.m. (carried)

Public Library Board

The Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025 has no agenda items provided in the agenda document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear four consent applications to adjust property boundaries, including a 500 sqm transfer from 26 Brookers Road to combine three lots on Lakeshore Road. It will also consider two minor variance requests for a taller detached garage on Highway 3 in Cayuga and a larger footprint dwelling on Main Street South in Jarvis. A previously deferred agricultural variance will be reviewed, and the March 25 minutes will be approved.

• Boundary adjustment to sever rear portion of 45 Sutherland St West for parking at 41 Sutherland St West, Caledonia
• Boundary adjustment of ~500 sqm from 26 Brookers Rd to consolidate three parcels fronting Lakeshore Road, Rainham
• Severance of farm dwelling at 100 Broad Road, Caledonia, creating 0.80 ha parcel
• Severance for two semi‑detached dwellings at 322 Caithness St East, Caledonia
• Minor variance for a 7.80 m tall detached garage at 4489 Highway 3, Cayuga

The Committee of Adjustment approved four land consent applications and two minor variance requests, each with attached conditions. It also approved a previously deferred access application after removing two septic conditions. All motions were moved, seconded, and adopted without recorded vote counts.

• Approved PLB-2024-263 (Connie DiGregorio) subject to conditions
• Approved PLA-2024-014 (James Neil McCallum) subject to conditions
• Approved PLB-2025-028 (Villam Ltd.) subject to conditions
• Approved PLB-2025-037 (Jonathon Creighton) subject to conditions
• Approved PLA-2025-032 (Harry J. Wood) – minor variance
• Approved PLA-2025-040 (Arnold & Karen Eising) – minor variance, subject to conditions
• Approved PLA-2024-166 (David Rose) after removing septic conditions
• Approved minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting

Special Council

The Special Council will conduct routine procedural business, including a land acknowledgement, roll call, and disclosures of pecuniary interest. Council members will swear in the newly elected Ward 1 Councillor. A by‑law will be confirmed to formalize the proceedings of this meeting. The meeting will adjourn after these items are completed.

• Swearing in of Ward 1 Councillor
• Confirming By-law to record the meeting proceedings
• Land Acknowledgement
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Adjournment

The Special Council swore in Ward 1 Councillor Debera McKeen. Resolution 84‑25 to enact the confirming by‑law was carried. Resolution 85‑25 to adjourn the meeting was also carried.

• Swearing in of Ward 1 Councillor Debera McKeen completed
• Resolution 84‑25 confirming by‑law enacted (carried)
• Resolution 85‑25 meeting adjourned (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a prospective agenda for National AccessAbility Week, scheduled for May 25‑31. Discussion items include a flag‑raising ceremony, a public‑engagement survey, promotion of the Inclusive Spaces Fund, an adaptive swim time with water‑wheelchair sign‑out, and an intergenerational camp at Grandview Lodge. The committee may also consider highlighting a new STEPS poetry partnership with Haldimand County libraries. The meeting will also cover other business and set the next meeting date for May 6, 2025.

• May 26 – Flag raising of the National Access‑Ability Week flag and photo with the committee
• May 27 – Public Engagement survey on Accessibility
• May 28 – Promotion of the Inclusive Spaces Fund
• May 29 – Adaptive swim time featuring a water‑wheelchair sign‑out option
• May 30 – Intergenerational Camp offering at Grandview Lodge

Special Council

Haldimand County Council will meet for a special session including a closed meeting. The closed session is scheduled to discuss the White Oaks and Hagersville Business Park.

• Closed session discussion regarding White Oaks and Hagersville Business Park
• Enactment of a Confirming By-law for the April 14, 2025 meeting

The council approved a by‑law (2597/25) confirming the proceedings of the special meeting. It also authorized a closed‑session discussion on the White Oaks and Hagersville Business Park and received confidential solicitor correspondence on that matter. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Resolution 66-25: Closed session convened to discuss White Oaks and Hagersville Business Park (carried)
• Resolution 67-25: Closed session adjourned at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened in open session (carried)
• Resolution 68-25: Confidential correspondence from County Solicitor on White Oaks and Hagersville Business Park received (carried)
• Resolution 69-25: Confirmation By‑law 2597/25 enacted for the April 14 special council meeting (carried)
• Resolution 70-25: Meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will swear in new representatives for Ward 1 and Ward 4. The body is also considering four by-laws related to zoning, heritage designation, and parking control.

• Swearing in of Ward 1 and Ward 4 Councillors
• Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 amendment for property of Nancy Ann Siddall
• Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 amendment for property of 2577909 Ontario Inc.
• Heritage designation of 212 Caithness Street East, Caledonia
• Amendment to By-law 307/02 Parking Control By-law (Caledonia)

The council adopted the minutes from the March 24 and April 8 meetings, both regular and closed sessions. It waived notice requirements to hold a special council meeting on April 16, 2025. Four by-laws were enacted covering zoning changes, a heritage designation and a parking amendment. A confirming by-law ratified the April 14 meeting proceedings.

• Adopted March 24, 2025 Council minutes (CARRIED)
• Adopted March 24, 2025 Closed Session minutes (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 8, 2025 Council in Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 8, 2025 Closed Session Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Waived Procedure By-law notice to schedule special meeting on April 16, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Enacted four by-laws covering zoning amendments, heritage designation and parking control (CARRIED)
• Confirmed the April 14, 2025 Council meeting proceedings via By-law 2600/25 (CARRIED)

Council in Committee

The Council in Committee will receive reports on two zoning by‑law amendments: one to rezone Sherbrooke land from Agriculture to Lakeshore Residential, and another to rezone 62‑66 Main Street South for a 15‑unit apartment building. A public works biennial update will be presented, and the 2025 Tax Supported Capital Budget will be amended for the Hagersville Reconstruction Project and the Rural Road Resurfacing Program. An investment status report will be received, directing $2,595,835 of 2024 investment income to the Investment Income Stabilization Reserve. The meeting will also consider an amendment to the Facility Usage and Solicitation Policy.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (PLZ‑HA‑2024‑279) to rezone Sherbrooke land from Agriculture (A) to Lakeshore Residential (RL)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment (PLZ‑HA‑2024‑278) to rezone 62‑66 Main Street South from Community Institutional (IC) to Urban Residential Type 5‑Holding (R5‑H) for a 15‑unit apartment building
• Budget Amendment – Hagersville Reconstruction Project (ENG‑04‑2025) to amend the 2025 Tax Supported Capital Budget
• Budget Reallocation – 2025 Rural Road Resurfacing Program (ENG‑05‑2025) to amend the Tax Supported Capital Budget
• Contribution of $2,595,835 of 2024 investment income to the Investment Income Stabilization Reserve (FIN‑07‑2025)

The Committee approved two zoning by‑law amendments: rezoning Sherbrooke to Lakeshore Residential and rezoning 62‑66 Main Street South to Urban Residential Type 5‑Holding. It also approved a budget amendment for the Hagersville Reconstruction Project and a budget reallocation for the 2025 Rural Road Resurfacing Program. Additional approvals included a $2,595,835 contribution to the Investment Income Stabilization Reserve, a revised Facility Usage and Solicitation Policy, and a Boralex environmental compliance support letter with Option 2. Several reports and memoranda were received and recorded.

• Approved rezoning of Sherbrooke from Agriculture (A) to Lakeshore Residential (RL) zone
• Approved rezoning of 62‑66 Main Street South from Community Institutional (IC) to Urban Residential Type 5‑Holding (R5‑H) zone
• Approved budget amendment for the Hagersville Reconstruction Project
• Approved budget reallocation for the 2025 Rural Road Resurfacing Program
• Approved contribution of $2,595,835 investment income to the Investment Income Stabilization Reserve
• Approved revised Facility Usage and Solicitation Policy
• Approved Boralex Environmental Compliance Support letter with Option 2
• Received Community Halls Emergency Repairs memorandum

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee will meet on April 7, 2025 to receive updates on economic development, tourism, and the committee’s budget and 2025 workplan. Items on the agenda include a council update, reports from the chair and vice‑chair, a presentation on the Business Resource Centre, and discussions of physician recruitment and tourism initiatives.

• Council Update
• Chair and Vice Chair Report
• Business Resource Centre (BRC) Presentation
• BDAPAC Budget & 2025 Workplan
• Physician Recruitment

The committee approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. An additional $10,000 from the tax‑supported operating budget was approved to enhance collaboration with the Brantford‑Brant Business Resource Centre. The meeting was formally adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

• Approved Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee minutes (Jan 27 2025)
• Approved additional $10,000 to support collaboration with Brantford‑Brant Business Resource Centre
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:14 a.m.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Youth Advisory Committee will approve the December 2024 meeting minutes, elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2025, receive updates from council and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and consider several discussion items. The items include youth voter engagement for municipal and federal elections, the Two Row Paddle on the Grand project, and quality and strategic development of the YAC. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for May 29, 2025.

• Youth Voter Engagement: Municipal & Federal Elections
• Two Row Paddle on the Grand
• YAC Quality & Strategic Development
• Election of 2025 Youth Advisory Chair
• Election of 2025 Youth Advisory Vice‑Chair

The Youth Advisory Committee met on April 3, 2025, but a quorum was not present, so no official actions could be taken. All agenda items—including approval of prior minutes, elections, and updates—were deferred. The meeting concluded at 8:37 p.m. and the next meeting is set for May 29, 2025.

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand Committee will approve the minutes from its February 24, 2025 meeting and review several heritage‑related items. Topics include research on potential heritage properties, a follow‑up on designating "The Maples" at 212 Caithness Street East in Caledonia, and the creation of designation plaques. The committee will also discuss storyboards for Dunnville and Port Maitland, insurance for designated properties, demolition permitting, and upcoming outreach events. New business will consider the Seneca Bridge.

• Approve Heritage Haldimand minutes from February 24, 2025
• Designation follow‑up for "The Maples", 212 Caithness Street E., Caledonia
• Designation plaques for Street Cemetery and The Maples
• Review of Dunnville and Port Maitland storyboards
• New Business: consideration of Seneca Bridge

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The board will adopt the minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting, including the closed‑session portion. It will receive the February 2025 Detachment Commander report and the March 11, 2025 financial statements for the 2025 operational budget and current reserves. The board will consider the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards’ proposal to rename the detachment, accompanied by a draft naming by‑law. Additional items include a verbal update on the commander performance‑evaluation matrix, an invitation from Haldimand County Council to the detachment commander, and a legislative‑reporting update.

• Adopt February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (including closed session)
• Receive February 2025 Detachment Commander report
• Review 2025 operational budget and current reserve figures (documents dated March 11, 2025)
• Consider O.P.P. Detachment Board naming proposal and draft by‑law
• Receive invitation from Haldimand County Council to the Detachment Commander (dated March 12, 2025)

The board adopted the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the February 2025 Detachment Commander report, the March 2025 financial and reserve figures, and the OAPSB naming correspondence. The board also received the March 12, 2025 invitation from Haldimand County Council. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

• Adopted February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted February 20, 2025 closed‑session minutes (carried)
• Received February 2025 Detachment Commander report (carried)
• Received March 2025 Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures (carried)
• Received OAPSB correspondence on Detachment Board naming (carried)
• Received Haldimand County Council invitation to Detachment Commander (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 a.m. (carried)

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board will vote to elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair. The meeting will also review several grant programs, including the Community Museums Operating Grant, Young Canada Works, and the Grand River Sachem Digitization Project. Updates on the Public Arts & Culture Strategy and curator reports for three heritage sites will be presented. The board will set the 2025 meeting schedule and confirm the next meeting date of June 19, 2025.

• Election of Officers (Chair and Vice‑Chair)
• Community Museums Operating Grant (CMOG)
• Young Canada Works (YCW) grant
• Grand River Sachem Digitization Project
• Public Arts & Culture Strategy update

Public Library Board

The agenda for the Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting on March 27, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be a placeholder with no concrete decisions, contracts, or hearings scheduled.

Trails Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee meeting on March 26 2025 contains no listed items. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions documented in the agenda.

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025. It will set the meeting dates for the year and present its work to Council. The committee will receive updates from Council, Health & Social Services, and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and discuss planning for 2025.

• Appointment of 2025 Committee Positions – election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• 2025 Committee Dates – scheduling meetings for the year
• Committee Presentation to Council
• Updates from Council – Councillor Metcalfe on matters for older adults
• Health & Social Services Meeting Update – brief on relevant issues

The committee deferred approval of the January 9, 2025 minutes. Valerie Bailey‑Phillips was appointed Chair and Annette Krupicz Vice Chair of the Seniors Advisory Committee. The four meeting dates for 2025 were confirmed.

• Deferred approval of Jan 9 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee minutes
• Appointed Valerie Bailey‑Phillips as Chair (approved)
• Appointed Annette Krupicz as Vice Chair (approved)
• Confirmed 2025 meeting dates: May 7, June 11, Sep 10, Nov 12 (approved)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a series of consent applications that propose to sever and adjust land parcels across the county, including a 4 hectare parcel intended for the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice in Jarvis. It will also consider a minor variance request for a cold‑storage facility on Haldimand Road and several other boundary adjustments and severances involving farm dwellings and residential lots. Decisions will determine how the parcels are re‑configured and whether the proposed uses are permitted under the zoning by‑law.

• PLB-2025-023 – Sever a 4 hectare (9.9 acre) parcel in the urban area of Jarvis for the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice (Walpole Concession 8, Part Lot 6).
• PLB-2024-280 – Sever a 0.44 ha (1.09 acre) parcel with a surplus farm dwelling on Singer Road (424 Singer Road).
• PLB-2024-282 – Boundary adjust 403 Cross Street West to create a parcel for future residential development (Plan 1700 Part Lot 1 West John Street).
• PLB-2025-024 – Sever a lot containing a semi‑detached dwelling at 19 Victoria Street into two separate lots, each with frontage on Victoria Street.
• PLA-2025-015 – Minor variance request for a cold‑storage facility at 1350 Haldimand Road 55, seeking relief from Agriculture zone height, floor‑area, and parking requirements.

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive several advisory committee reports. It will deny a Forest Conservation By-law Minor Exception Permit for George Street in Dunnville. The Business Symposium on May 1, 2025 will be designated a Municipally Significant Event. Eight by-laws will be enacted, covering a zoning amendment for Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corp, exemptions for blocks 54‑65 in Registered Plan 18M‑72 from part‑lot control, and an amendment to vehicle fare regulations.

• Denial of Forest Conservation By-law Minor Exception Permit for George Street, Dunnville
• Designation of the Business Symposium (May 1, 2025) as a Municipally Significant Event
• By-law 1: amendment to Zoning By-law HC 1‑2020 for property owned by Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation
• By-laws 2‑7: exemption of blocks 54‑65 in Registered Plan 18M‑72 from part‑lot control
• By-law 8: amendment to By-law 2139/20 regulating fares for licensed vehicles

The council adopted the minutes from the March 3 meeting and the March 18 committee meetings. It approved the Forest Conservation By‑law Minor Exception Permit for George Street, Dunnville with conditions. The Business Symposium on May 1, 2025 was designated a Municipally Significant Event. Eight by‑laws covering zoning amendments, part‑lot exemptions and vehicle fare regulation were enacted.

• Adopted March 3, 2025 Council minutes (carried)
• Adopted March 18, 2025 Committee minutes (carried)
• Approved Forest Conservation Minor Exception Permit with conditions (carried)
• Designated Business Symposium (May 1, 2025) as Municipally Significant Event (carried)
• Enacted By‑laws 1‑8, including zoning amendments and fare regulation (carried)
• Received Accessibility Advisory Committee report (carried)
• Received Agricultural Advisory Committee report (carried)
• Confirmed council proceedings by By‑law 2596/25 (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 15 meeting and heard updates from the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Council on rural programs and housing. Members discussed the committee workplan and voted to focus on an Agriculture Awareness toolkit, Council communications and engagement, a workshop for the agricultural community, and the BDAPAC spring job fair. Additional updates covered upcoming symposiums, tariff impacts, and agricultural organization activities.

• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes dated January 15, 2025
• Ministry of Rural Affairs presented the Rural Economic Development Strategy and program resources
• Voted to prioritize four projects: Agriculture Awareness toolkit, Council Communications & Engagement, Workshop for the agricultural community, BDAPAC spring job fair
• Council update: $3 million for 42 affordable housing units, tax levy 4.46, zoning approved with construction to begin in July
• Upcoming events: Agricultural Economic Development symposium April 10, Business Symposium May 1, Ag Day June 6

The committee approved the Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from January 15, 2025. A prioritization exercise identified three projects to focus on for the remainder of the council term: an Agriculture Awareness Toolkit, Council communications and engagements, and a workshop for the agricultural community. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Approved January 15, 2025 AAC minutes (unanimous)
• Prioritized Agriculture Awareness Toolkit for term
• Prioritized Council communications and engagements for term
• Prioritized Workshop for the agricultural community for term
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review previous minutes and discuss an update regarding World Day for Cultural Diversity.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on World Day for Cultural Diversity

Council in Committee

The council will approve a zoning by‑law amendment (PDD‑07‑2025) that rezones a Dunnville site from General Industrial to General Commercial to enable a mixed‑use development with an affordable housing unit, and will authorize the related easement agreement. It will also approve a one‑time $7,500 operating grant for the Hagersville 150th Anniversary Ag Day festival and tax adjustments totaling $12,291.38. The Forest Conservation By‑law minor‑exception request for George Street in Dunnville is denied, and the Lower Grand River Visitor Experience Strategy is approved.

• PDD‑07‑2025 zoning by‑law amendment to rezone Dunnville land for mixed‑use development with affordable housing
• FIN‑06‑2025 tax adjustments approved for $12,291.38
• CDP‑02‑2025 $7,500 grant approved for Hagersville 150th Anniversary Ag Day festival
• FPC‑01‑2025 Forest Conservation By‑law minor‑exception permit for George Street denied
• EDT‑01‑2025 Lower Grand River Visitor Experience Strategy approved

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Haldimand County Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a member resignation, review the Selkirk Waterfront Way Development and the Port Maitland boat ramp reconstruction, discuss GIS mapping of accessibility items, and evaluate ideas for Access‑Ability Week. The committee will also vote on a draft Terms of Reference that will guide its future work and set the date for the next meeting on May 6, 2025.

• Terms of Reference Vote (draft attached)
• Port Maitland Boat Ramp Reconstruction (attachment provided)
• Selkirk Waterfront Way Development (attachment provided)
• GIS Mapping – Accessibility items
• Access‑Ability Week Ideas

Council Meeting

Council will consider five by-laws, including three zoning amendments and a parking control update for Cayuga. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and receipt of reports from advisory boards.

• Zoning By-law amendment for property of Kyle Monahan & Candace Jamieson
• Zoning By-law amendment for 199 Dickhout Road
• Amendment to By-law 307/02 - Parking Control By-law (Cayuga)
• Appointment of Justin Hoskin as Building Inspector, Property Standards Officer and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Receipt of reports from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, and Heritage Haldimand

Special Council

Haldimand County Council approved the 2025 Tax Supported Operating Budget with a net levy of $92,200,590. The meeting also approved capital budget amendments for new permanent staff positions and IT equipment, and enacted amendments to the User Fees By-law.

• 2025 Tax Supported Operating Budget approved at $92,200,590
• Hagersville Business Improvement Area levy requirement: $14,400
• Dunnville Business Improvement Area levy requirement: $40,000
• Caledonia Business Improvement Area levy requirement: $54,280
• Amendments to User Fees By-law 2560/24 enacted

Trails Advisory Committee

The Trails Advisory Committee meeting agenda does not contain any listed items. Therefore, no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented for this meeting. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Council in Committee

The Committee will consider several planning applications, including a rezoning of 146 Erie Street in Nanticoke and general amendments to the County Zoning By‑law. Presentations will cover a roads‑yard consolidation, the value of urban trees, and the adoption of the County Strategic Plan for 2025‑2045. Motions of consent will address emergency services performance, parking‑by‑law changes, water‑quality reports, and a liability‑premium update. Departmental reports include a heritage designation, housing fund applications, a grant for Jim Gregory Drive, HVAC upgrades at Grandview Lodge, and the apportionment of $141,781.71 in unpaid taxes for 64 Main St N, Hagersville.

• Rezoning 146 Erie Street, Nanticoke from Agriculture to Hamlet Residential (PLZ‑HA‑2024‑186)
• General amendments to Haldimand County Zoning By‑law HC 1‑2020 (PDD‑04‑2025)
• Adoption of Haldimand County Strategic Plan 2025‑2045 (CAO‑01‑2025)
• Approval in principle to consolidate Cayuga and Oneida Roads Operations yards
• Apportionment of $141,781.71 unpaid taxes for 64 Main St N, Hagersville (FIN‑04‑2025)

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand Committee will review properties of potential heritage significance and discuss next steps. It will consider the designation of The Maples located at 212 Caithness Street East in Caledonia. Additional agenda items include storyboards for Dunnville and Port Maitland, the Harvard Memorial Aircraft at the Dunnville Library, and insurance matters for designated properties.

• Review of properties of potential heritage significance – listing and next steps
• Designation: The Maples (212 Caithness Street E., Caledonia)
• Dunnville and Port Maitland storyboards
• Harvard Memorial Aircraft (Dunnville Library)
• Insurance for designated properties

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board will review its operational budget and current reserve figures for February 2025. The board will also consider a revised Terms of Reference for the board itself.

• Approval of January 2025 Board minutes
• Review of Operational Budget and reserve figures
• Update on Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board Terms of Reference
• O.P.P. Complaint Process presentation
• Closed session to discuss confidential information

Public Library Board

The Public Library Board agenda for February 20, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee met to review the agenda and discuss items for the meeting. The agenda details are available in the official record.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Discussion of committee items

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting. It will review feedback on the new DEI website. It will discuss plans for a DEI awareness event scheduled for May 21, 2025.

• Approval of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee minutes – January 21, 2025
• Review of new website feedback
• Planning of DEI awareness event – May 21, 2025

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council will consider eight by-laws covering zoning, taxation, and land sales. The body will also review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee's annual report.

• Establishment of a new Ward Boundary configuration and Council composition
• By-law to authorize the sale of lands on Victoria Street, Cayuga
• By-law to close and sell road allowance between Concession 3 and 4, south of Talbot Road, Dunnville
• Interim tax levy and borrowing by-laws for 2025 expenditures
• Amendments to Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 for property of Audrey Hazel Hines

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee agenda for February 6, 2025 contains no listed items. No descriptions, categories, or decisions are provided in the document. The meeting therefore appears to be a placeholder or procedural session.

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council will set 2025 interim tax rates and approve the sale of surplus road parcels in Caledonia. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment and updates on ward boundaries and infrastructure projects.

• Set 2025 interim tax rates and temporary borrowing limit
• Approve sale of surplus parcels on Onondaga and King William Streets in Caledonia
• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment in Moulton
• Update on Ward Boundary Review options for 2026 election
• Amend pedestrian crossover and parking by-laws on Broad Street, Dunnville

Special Council

The Special Council will vote to receive and adopt the 2025 Draft Tax Supported Capital Budget and the 2026‑2034 Capital Forecast. The resolution includes specific one‑time contributions to the Capital Replacement Reserve and a 1.25% levy increase for capital purposes. A by‑law to amend By‑law No. 551/04 and establish new reserve funds will also be enacted.

• Adopt 2025 Draft Tax Supported Capital Budget with $40,963,610 in capital expenditures and $1,344,000 projected debenture financing
• Approve 2026‑2034 Capital Forecast for tax‑supported services totaling $317,488,420 with $29,432,790 projected debenture financing
• One‑time contributions: $1,200,000 to Capital Replacement Reserve – General, $900,000 to Capital Replacement Reserve – Information Technology, $2,100,000 to Capital Replacement Reserve – Roads Infrastructure, transferred from the Contingency Reserve
• Approve a 1.25% levy increase for capital purposes in the 2025 Tax Supported Operating Budget
• Enact By‑law amending By‑law No. 551/04 to authorize establishment of reserves and reserve funds

Heritage Haldimand

The Heritage Haldimand Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss a list of properties that may have heritage significance and determine next steps, and set the date for the next meeting. No other business items are detailed.

• Approval of previous Heritage Haldimand meeting minutes
• Review of properties of potential heritage significance – listing and next steps
• Discussion of next meeting date

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee will hear a council update, an economic development and tourism update, and a report on the 2024 budget and project follow‑ups. It will review the 2025 Economic Development Tourism (EDT) workplan and discuss the tourism attraction priority and downtown investment attraction key performance indicators. The meeting is primarily for presentations and updates rather than formal decisions.

• Council Update
• Economic Development & Tourism Update
• 2025 EDT Workplan - Verbal Update
• Tourism Attraction Priority
• Downtown Investment Attraction – Key Performance Indicators

Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the current term. Members will review the December 2024 Detachment Commander's report, operational budget variance, and amendments to the 2025 O.P.P. billing estimate.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Amendments to the 2025 Haldimand County O.P.P. Billing Estimate (HDB-M01-2025)
• Review of 2025-01 Variance Report and Reserve Fund
• Presentations on Community Safety Services Team and Operation Deterrence
• Update on Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Grant Application for 2024-25

Public Library Board

The Haldimand County Public Library Board meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business. No contracts, rezoning, or other actions are noted.

Council Meeting

Haldimand County Council is meeting to enact several by-laws, including the authorization of by-elections and internet voting for two vacant council seats. The body will also consider changes to zoning, user fees, and the closure of a laneway.

• By-law to hold by-elections for Ward 1 and Ward 4 Councillor vacancies with internet voting
• Amendment to Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 for property owned by 1300702 Ontario Limited
• Amendment to Schedule L of By-law 2560/24 User Fees and Service Charges By-law
• By-law to authorize the stopping up, closure, and sale of a laneway between Lot 5 and Lot 6, Selkirk

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications for land severances to create new residential lots and boundary adjustments. The body will also consider minor variance requests regarding lot coverage, frontage requirements, and accessory structures.

• Proposed severance of four parcels at 146 Erie Street, Nanticoke for residential infill development
• Request for minor variance at 2388 Highway 3 E for a 354 sq meter accessory structure and 95 sq meter secondary suite
• Proposed residential lot creation at 12 Winnett Road North, Cayuga
• Request for minor variance at 949 Robinson Road for lot frontage relief to create a new residential lot
• Proposed boundary adjustment from 25 Wardell Lane to 19 Westmoreland Lane

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee will consider several items, including an update to the Haldimand County website, a spotlight presentation on ageism, and responses to DEI inquiries. It will also review the annual report to council, the annual work plan, and discuss committee attendance and meeting logistics. Additional business may be addressed.

• Haldimand County website update
• Spotlight on ageism
• Annual report to council – overview of activities
• Annual work plan review
• Review of committee attendance and meeting logistics

Trails Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee meeting on January 15, 2025 contains no listed items. The document consists of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions. No concrete agenda items are provided.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and review updates regarding the RWQP. The body will also discuss farm emergency preparedness with EMS and a tree planting project.

• Chair Election
• RWQP Update and Proposals
• Tree Planting Project
• EMS - Farm Emergency Preparedness
• Economic Development & Tourism Update

Council in Committee

Haldimand County Council in Committee will discuss a zoning amendment for a property in Caledonia and review 2024 resident satisfaction survey results. The body is also considering updates to emergency services user fees and IT policies.

• Proposed rezoning of 363 Haddington Street from Agriculture (A) to Urban Residential Type 1-A (R1-A)
• Amendment to User Fee By-law No. 2560/24 for emergency services user fees
• Proposed repeal of IT Acceptable Use Policy 2001-08 and approval of Policy 2025-01
• Request by Vincent Casali to purchase part of Niagara Street in Dunnville (recommended for non-approval)
• Interim Council appointment to the Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its November 7, 2024 meeting. It will receive updates from Council and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Members will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025 and choose the committee’s meeting dates for the year. Any other business will be considered before adjournment.

• Approve Seniors Advisory Committee minutes from Nov 7 2024
• Council update presented by Councillor Metcalfe
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee update
• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice‑Chair positions
• Selection of 2025 meeting dates