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Point Edward public meetings in 2021

73 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider site plan approval for 705 Lite Street

This is a special council meeting held by tele-conference. The main item is a site plan approval for 705 Lite Street, with supporting reports and plans attached. The agenda also includes a confirmation by-law to adopt resolutions up to December 16, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Council approves site plan for 705 Lite Street brewery

Council approved the site plan for 705 Lite Street, which includes a brewery and beverage room, with a minimum of 28 parking spaces. The approval is subject to the signed agreement being registered on the property title. A confirmation by-law was also passed, and the meeting adjourned.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to weigh cyber insurance, water budget, and 2022 election voting tender

Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to handle routine approvals and several substantive items. They will review a cyber security report on multi-factor authentication and endpoint detection to potentially lower insurance premiums, an Environmental Services budget update including a proposed rate increase and use of a $110,541.34 reserve, and a tender award for internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election. Other items include a curb cut permit at 30 Alfred Street, a sponsorship request from Bluewater Anglers, and a report on returning to in-person meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves cyber security upgrades and 2022 election voting contract

Council approved several key items, including implementing multi-factor authentication and endpoint detection systems funded from the 2022 capital budget, awarding the internet and telephone voting contract for the 2022 election to SCYTL Canada at $14,825.60, and approving a $5,000 sponsorship for Bluewater Anglers. They also authorized $110,541.34 from the COVID reserve for 2021 revenues and five environmental services projects, and directed the owners of 30 Alfred Street to apply for a minor variance for a second curb cut. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Nov 23, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to review cyber security, mask by-law, and winter trash pickup

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to handle routine business and several new items. They will review the Village's cyber security in response to rising cyber attack risks, reconsider the mandatory face covering by-law, and discuss options for winter trash collection at Waterfront Park. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, financial reports, committee reports, and a procedural by-law.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Water/Wastewater Committee reviews October 2021 operations and finances

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting to review routine operational and financial reports for October 2021, including monthly plant reports, financial statements, and health and safety inspection sheets. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward environmental committee files reports, financials

The Environmental Services Committee met and approved three routine motions: receiving and filing the JHSC inspection sheets, the October 2021 monthly report, and the financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural. The committee noted the Federal Bridge Authority's concrete work above the plant appears complete but awaits official confirmation.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews October finances and monthly report

The Point Edward Fire Committee meets by tele-conference to review routine items: prior minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, the October 2021 fire monthly report, and financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2021. The next meeting is set for January 11, 2022. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives October report, explores Engine 1 and Unit 5 replacement costs

The Fire Committee received and filed the Fire and Rescue Monthly Report for October 2021, and directed the Fire Chief to explore replacement costs for Engine 1 and Unit 5 for the 2022 budget. The committee also received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets for the Fire Hall and the monthly financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Committee to discuss renaming itself, parking ticket options, arena ads

The Point Edward Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review routine financial reports, including September bank reconciliations and October financial statements. New business includes discussing a possible name change for the committee, options for issuing parking violation tickets, performance appraisals, and arena advertising. The meeting is largely procedural with several discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee renamed to Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance Committee approved a motion to change its name to Finance & Administration Committee. It also received and filed the September bank reconciliations for general and water funds, the JHSC inspection sheets, and the financial statements for October 31, 2021. The CAO will recirculate a parking enforcement report and follow up with the Town of Petrolia. A report on performance appraisals is expected by March 2022.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

✓ Decided: Operations Committee receives October reports for arena and public works

The Operations Committee received and filed the October 2021 monthly reports for the Arena and Public Works, along with their financial statements. The committee also reviewed health and safety inspection sheets for both departments. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to consider fee by-law and return to in-person meetings

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to handle routine business including adoption of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. Notable items include a proposed fee by-law, discussion of a land acknowledgment policy, and a plan to return to live meetings with a procedural by-law allowing virtual participation. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 2021 fees by-law and endorses land acknowledgment

Council adopted the September 2021 financial statements, approved committee minutes, and passed By-Law 35 of 2021 establishing fees. It also endorsed a land acknowledgment statement to be read at meetings and directed staff to prepare a report on returning to live and streamed meetings. No planning, delegations, or public meetings were held.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Point Edward water/wastewater committee reviews September 2021 reports and finances

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting to review routine operational items, including the September 2021 monthly report, financial statements, and health and safety inspection sheets. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives and files September water/wastewater reports

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee met and handled routine business. It received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets, the September 2021 monthly report, and the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Point Edward Fire Committee to review September finances and monthly report

The Fire Committee is meeting by tele-conference to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, reviewing the September 2021 fire report, and examining monthly financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives September 2021 report and financials

The Fire Committee met by tele-conference and received the Fire Monthly Report for September 2021 and the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2021, both filed as carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance committee reviews September financials and St. Clair Street funding

The Point Edward Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including August bank reconciliations for general and water accounts, and financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2021. An update on funding for the St. Clair Street reconstruction project has been requested and will be discussed. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as minutes, declarations of interest, and health and safety inspection sheets.

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✓ Decided: Committee proposes $2,500 COVID-19 donation to Inn of the Good Shepherd

The Finance Committee reviewed routine items and made several recommendations, including proposing a $2,500 one-time COVID-19 relief donation to the Inn of the Good Shepherd and deferring a No One Stands Alone donation request to the 2022 capital budget. They also recommended investigating funding opportunities for the St. Clair Street Reconstruction Project and received various reports and financial statements. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves negotiating one-year concession deal with Big Daddy's

The Operations Committee received and filed monthly reports for the Arena and Public Works, and approved staff negotiating a one-year agreement with Big Daddy's Food Service to operate the concession for the remainder of the ice rental season. The committee also received and filed financial statements for both departments. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu Oct 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to decide police board size after provincial letter

This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items: adopting prior minutes, receiving communications, and confirming resolutions. The one substantive new business item is a letter from the Ontario Solicitor General requiring Police Services Boards to have at least five members; council will determine the board's composition going forward.

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✓ Decided: Council sets Police Services Board composition with 1 provincial appointee

Council approved a motion directing the CAO to communicate its preferred composition for the Point Edward Police Services Board: one provincial appointee, the Mayor, one council member, and two members of the general public. The meeting also included an in-camera session on labour negotiations and a report on closed-session discussions about a potential business venture, winter control operations, and the Digester Lid Replacement Project. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

✓ Decided: Council approves COVID-19 vaccination policy for members and appointees

Council approved a COVID-19 vaccination access policy requiring full vaccination or negative rapid antigen tests for in-person meetings, and approved the Indigenous Images/Themes Policy. A $2,500 donation request to No One Stands Alone was defeated and referred to the Finance Committee. Financial statements for July and August were approved, and several items were referred to committees for further study.

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Thu Sep 16, 2021 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Police board to review OPP report, finances, cruiser red-light issue

The Point Edward Police Services Board is meeting by teleconference to review the OPP's July/August 2021 report and monthly financial statements for July and August. They will also discuss an update on cruisers driving through red lights and at high speeds, which Staff Sergeant Ross said he would investigate. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives July-August reports and health and safety inspection sheets

The Fire Committee met by tele-conference and received and filed the Fire Monthly Report for July and August 2021, the Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2021, and the Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

✓ Decided: Village approves 10-year waste contract with Marcotte Disposal

The Finance Committee approved a 10-year waste collection contract with Marcotte Disposal, with annual increases capped at 2%, and waste to be taken to the County landfill in Petrolia. They also approved keeping 2022 building fees at 2021 levels, with 25% of permit fees moved to general revenues starting in 2021. The committee received and filed various reports, including financial statements and bank reconciliations, and directed the CAO to pursue cyber-insurance coverage.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

✓ Decided: Council approves curb cuts, financial statements, and BBQ fundraiser

Council approved two curb cut requests at 141 Victoria Avenue and 501 St. Clair Street, with a condition to plant a new tree at the Victoria Avenue site. The 2020 Financial Statements were approved as presented. A BBQ fundraiser for a charity ball game was approved, subject to fire safety conditions. Council also authorized a letter to Bell Canada about communication issues regarding fibre installation.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Point Edward committee to weigh crosswalk removal, traffic study costs

The Village of Point Edward Operations Committee meets to review monthly reports, health and safety inspections, and financial statements for the arena and public works. New business includes cost estimates for removing painted crosswalks and conducting a traffic study, plus a request to change compost collection days and a charity ball game at McCrae Park.

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✓ Decided: Operations Committee approves crosswalk removals, compost day change

The Operations Committee approved the removal of four crosswalk pavement markings on Michigan Avenue, with further consideration of a legal crossing referred to a future study and other crosswalk removals to the 2022 Capital Budget. The committee also approved changing compost collection from Mondays to Wednesdays starting January 2022, and approved a request to use McCrae Park for a fundraising event on September 25, 2021, subject to Fire Department review. All other items were received and filed, including monthly reports and financial statements.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Committee to review resident reimbursement requests for sewage and freezing costs

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting to review monthly reports, financial statements, and resident concerns. Two residents are seeking reimbursement: one for $628.29 related to sewage line work, and another for costs of leaving water running to prevent freezing. The committee will also review inspection sheets and financial documents.

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✓ Decided: Committee denies resident reimbursement, approves valve removal

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee denied a resident's request for reimbursement of costs, citing that providing sod is not Village practice and the blockage was on the residential side. The committee also approved removing an outside hose line and disassembling a 1/4-inch valve line at a property to address resident concerns about the policy on leaving water running to avoid winter freezing. Additionally, the committee received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the monthly report for July and August 2021, and the financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2021. The manager will explore options for renaming the Pollution Plant and discuss 3D printing for obsolete parts at a future meeting.

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Thu Aug 26, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide two consent applications on Lite and Monk Streets

The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications for consent (severance) at 721 Lite Street and 103-105 Monk Street, and to approve minutes from May 20, 2021. The committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on each application.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves two consent applications on Lite and Monk Streets

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications, B-03/2021 for 721 Lite Street and B-04/2021 for 103-105 Monk Street, each subject to conditions in the Planner's Report. The minutes of the May 20, 2021 meeting were also approved. No other substantive business was discussed.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to consider zoning change at 142 Kendall Street and waste contract quote

Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to consider a zoning by-law amendment at 142 Kendall Street, a waste collection contract quote from Marcotte Disposal, and several other items including a property standards complaint, an eyecare funding request, and a special event request for Bluewater Borderfest. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, disclosure of interest, and confirmation by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses Bluewater Borderfest concert, passes zoning by-law

Council endorsed the Bluewater Borderfest concert planned for October 1-2, 2021, as a community event, and passed a zoning by-law amendment for 142 Kendall Street with a clerical correction. They also forwarded a property standards complaint for 714 Ernest Street to enforcement, supported optometrist fee negotiations, and referred the waste collection contract to the Finance Committee. A motion to receive and file 'Help Save Eyecare' correspondence was defeated.

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Tue Jul 27, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to decide on Alfred Street traffic hump and review face-covering by-law

Point Edward Council is meeting to review the mandatory face coverings by-law, decide on a traffic calming measure on Alfred Street, and consider a request for relief from a high water bill at 402 Helena Street. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates.

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✓ Decided: Council allows Apex Dance Academy to continue operations at 142 Kendall St.

Council approved a resolution allowing Apex Dance Academy to continue operating at 142 Kendall St. until a rezoning application is considered, with conditions requiring building and fire inspections. The mandatory face covering by-law was extended to at least November 2021. Financial statements for June 2021 were approved, and several committee minutes were adopted.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Point Edward Police Services Board to review OPP report and financials

The Point Edward Police Services Board is meeting to review the OPP report for May and June 2021, along with monthly financial statements for those periods. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and declarations of interest.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward police board receives OPP report, approves minutes and finances

The Point Edward Police Services Board approved the minutes from its May 20, 2021 meeting and received the OPP report for May and June 2021, along with financial statements for May and June. The board discussed OPP staffing, traffic concerns, and a planned August meeting about calls for service at Venetian Boulevard hotels. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was routine.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Water/wastewater committee reviews June reports and finances

The Village of Point Edward's Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine operational items. The agenda includes approving prior minutes, reviewing June 2021 plant monthly reports, management review minutes, and monthly financial statements for water/wastewater and storm stations. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward water/wastewater committee receives June reports

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee met on July 13, 2021, and approved four routine items. They received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets, the June 2021 monthly report, the 2021 Management Review minutes, and the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2021. No other business was discussed.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews June 2021 reports and financials

The Point Edward Fire Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine items: prior minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, the June 2021 fire monthly report, and financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2021. No decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is mostly procedural.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee approves library heating repairs

The Fire Committee approved repairs to the heat exchangers on the two heating units at the library, charging the cost to the Library Building Maintenance account (01-7550-0200). They also received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the June 2021 Fire and Rescue Monthly Report, and the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee to review draft Municipal Grant Policy and June financials

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review the latest draft of the Municipal Grant Policy, discuss ongoing tasks, and examine financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2021. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, declarations of interest, and health and safety inspection sheets. No major decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for review and discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of Municipal Grant Policy with amended wording

The Finance Committee recommended adopting the Municipal Grant Policy, subject to amended wording in section D. It also received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets and the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2021. A review of cyber insurance for Village operations was requested. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee to review traffic calming, sidewalk costs, tree program

The Village of Point Edward Operations Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations and several new business items. They will review monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works, financial statements, and health and safety inspection sheets. New business includes exploring traffic calming options for Alfred Street, a preliminary cost estimate for replacing the paving brick sidewalk on Louisa Street, a proposed Memorial Forest/Tree Program, and a review of existing pedestrian crossings in the village.

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✓ Decided: Alfred Street traffic calming plan defeated, sent to Council

The Operations Committee defeated a motion to install a Type D pedestrian crossing and speed humps on Alfred Street, then referred the traffic calming discussion to the July 27, 2021 Council meeting. The committee approved receiving monthly reports for the Arena and Public Works, referred arena roof replacement and Louisa Street sidewalk replacement to 2022 Capital Budget deliberations, and directed staff to investigate a memorial tree program.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to adopt Official Plan Amendment 3 and voting bylaw

Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to consider an Official Plan Amendment, a curb cut request, and several by-laws. The meeting includes a delegation about a family scholarship and discussion of a federal volunteer firefighter tax credit. Council will vote on adopting Official Plan Amendment 3 and authorizing internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Official Plan Amendment 3, passes related by-law

Council confirmed the completion of Official Plan Amendment 3, which implements provincial planning requirements and includes policies on cannabis manufacturing and parkland protection. The amendment was adopted via By-Law 26 of 2021. Council also approved two curb cuts, supported a federal volunteer firefighter tax credit, authorized library heat exchanger repairs, and passed by-laws for internet/telephone voting in the 2022 election and to confirm resolutions.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to decide on curb cuts, splash pad hours, and fee review

Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from previous meetings and receiving committee reports. They will also discuss several operational matters: a review of municipal fees, requests to extend splash pad hours, and three curb cut applications that exceed zoning by-law limits. The meeting includes standard items like financial reports and a confirmation by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council adds telephone voting option for 2022 municipal election

Council directed the CAO to amend the 2022 Municipal Election By-law to include telephone voting as an option alongside internet voting. They also approved May 2021 financial statements for general operations and water/wastewater, extended splash pad hours, and approved a curb cut at 301 Alexandra Avenue with conditions. Two other curb cut requests were deferred pending more information.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Point Edward committee reviews fees, grants, OPP billing

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review ongoing items including an OPP billing inquiry, a possible online parking ticket payment option, and a budget review circular. They will also discuss new business such as April bank reconciliations, a fees-for-service review, and a proposed municipal grant policy, along with reviewing financial statements for May 2021.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts updated fees schedule for next Council meeting

The Finance Committee approved a recommendation to adopt an updated fees schedule by by-law at the next Council meeting, covering building permit fees and other charges. They also carried recommendations to contact the OPP and hotel owner about a spike in calls to 1498 Venetian Boulevard, and to receive and file various reports including bank reconciliations and financial statements. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were routine approvals or informational.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Water/wastewater committee reviews May 2021 operations and finances

The Village of Point Edward's Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee meets by tele-conference to review routine operational and financial matters. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, the May 2021 monthly report, and financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2021. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives and files routine water/wastewater reports

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee met and approved three routine items: receiving and filing the JHSC inspection sheets, the May 2021 monthly report, and the financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received and filed as information.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Committee to weigh reducing winter overnight parking ban to April 1

The Operations Committee is meeting to review routine reports, including monthly updates from the Arena and Public Works, health and safety inspection sheets, and financial statements for May 2021. A notable discussion item is a Council request to explore shortening the winter overnight parking ban from April 15 to April 1. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee aligns winter parking bans with Sarnia's dates

The Operations Committee approved aligning the Village's seasonal overnight parking bans with the City of Sarnia's dates. It also received and filed monthly reports and financial statements for the Arena and Public Works, and discussed a future ceremony for new park signs.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews May financials and monthly report

The Point Edward Fire Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine items: prior minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, the May 2021 fire monthly report, and financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2021. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives and files reports, no major decisions

The Fire Committee met on June 8, 2021, and handled routine matters. They received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the Fire Monthly Report for May 2021, and the financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to consider rezoning 705 Lite Street for brewery use

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to consider a rezoning application for 705 Lite Street. The application would add a new 'Brewery' use to the zoning by-law and create a site-specific Commercial 3.1 (C3.1) zone. Council will also consider By-Law Number 23 of 2021 to rezone the property, along with a confirmation by-law for the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for microbrewery at 705 Lite Street

Council passed By-Law 23 of 2021 to rezone 705 Lite Street from Commercial (C3) and Institutional (I1) to a site-specific Commercial (C3.1) zone, allowing a microbrewery. The decision followed a public discussion about potential odours, with assurances that the site plan process would address concerns. Council also directed the CAO to enforce a Property Standards order from October 25, 2019, and confirmed all resolutions via By-Law 24 of 2021.

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Mon May 31, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council directs demolition of property at 200 Exmouth Street

Council met in closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding 200 Exmouth Street and personnel matters. After reconvening, the CAO was directed to proceed with demolition of the property. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue May 25, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider 2021 tax levy by-law and internet voting authorization

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2021 tax levy and authorization of internet voting for the 2022 municipal election. Council will also discuss new business items such as a request for relief from a zoning by-law amendment fee for a craft brewery at 705 Lite Street, support for a 988 suicide crisis hotline, and tax relief on CERB payments. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes, financial reports, and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council waives zoning fee for 705 Lite St brewery rezoning

Council waived the Village portion of the zoning by-law amendment fee for a property at 705 Lite Street, which is seeking a site-specific zoning to allow a brewery. The applicants were directed to apply for relief from the County's portion separately. Council also passed the 2021 tax levy by-law and authorized internet voting for elections.

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Thu May 20, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear minor variance for 141 Victoria Ave side-yard setback

The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application for a minor variance. The applicant, Shelley, seeks relief from the required 3.0 m side yard setback for a semi-detached dwelling at 141 Victoria Avenue, proposing setbacks of 1.489 m and 1.49 m. The committee will also approve the minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minor variance at 141 Victoria Avenue

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application A-06/2021 for 141 Victoria Avenue, subject to conditions in the Planner's Report. The meeting also approved the minutes from April 15, 2021, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu May 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Point Edward Police Board reviews OPP report and finances

The Point Edward Police Services Board is meeting by tele-conference to review the OPP report for March and April 2021, and monthly financial statements for March and April 2021. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and declarations of interest. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward Police Board approves minutes, OPP report, financials

The Point Edward Police Services Board met by teleconference and approved the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting, received and filed the OPP Point Edward Police Services Board Report for March and April 2021, and received and filed the financial statements for the periods ending March 31 and April 30, 2021. The board also discussed provincial changes to police services boards, noting that Point Edward may submit a separate proposal to maintain its own board, and the CAO will request the County adjust its submission to allow this. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Committee to review pathway crossing options at Alfred and Fort streets

The Operations Committee is meeting to review routine reports, including monthly updates from the arena and public works, health and safety inspection sheets, and financial statements. A key new business item is a discussion of cost-effective alternatives to deter pedestrians from crossing at pathway intersections on Alfred Street and Fort Street, as requested during the 2021 budget meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee designates Fort and Alfred street crossings as legal

The Operations Committee approved designating the pathway crossings at Fort Street and Alfred Street as legal crossings and directed the Operations Manager to explore a pedestrian crossing study with the City of Sarnia, including cost-sharing for safety measures. All other items were routine: health and safety inspection sheets, monthly reports, and financial statements were received and filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance committee to review April financials, grant policy

The Village of Point Edward Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements for April 2021, March bank reconciliations, and a proposed municipal grant policy. The agenda is largely routine financial oversight, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee defers Municipal Grant Policy to next meeting

The Finance Committee received and filed routine reports including JHSC inspection sheets, March bank reconciliations, and April financial statements. It deferred the Municipal Grant Policy to the next meeting and discussed garbage contract renewal, OPP billing concerns, and a fees-for-service review.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives and files April reports and inspection sheets

The Fire Committee met and received the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Fire Hall, the Fire and Rescue Monthly Report for April 2021, and the Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2021. All three items were received and filed as recommended. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Point Edward water/wastewater committee reviews April reports and finances

The Village of Point Edward's Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine operational items, including the April 2021 monthly report, financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2021, and health and safety inspection sheets. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives April water/wastewater reports and financials

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee met and approved three routine items: receiving and filing the JHSC inspection sheets, the April 2021 monthly report, and the financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2021. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural. A letter to M.P. Marilyn Gladu about Blue Water Bridge debris incidents was noted as being mailed.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Special Council Meeting

Point Edward council hears public input on Official Plan changes

This is a special council meeting held by tele-conference to hold a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act about proposed amendments to the Village of Point Edward Official Plan. The amendments focus on limiting commercial cannabis growing and regulating short-term vacation rentals. No final decision will be made at this meeting; it is for gathering feedback from residents and council.

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✓ Decided: Official Plan update presented; no decisions made

The council heard a presentation from Niagara Planning Group on the Official Plan update, including proposed policies for short-term rentals and indoor cannabis growing. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with public comments and recommendations noted for future consideration.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to consider two site plan agreements for Venetian Blvd and Kendall St developments

Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to consider two site plan agreements: one for Venetian Harbour Developments Inc. at 1540 Venetian Boulevard and one for Benjamin George Prins Holdings at 120 and 124 Kendall Street. Council will also review March 2021 financial statements, committee reports, a building permit update, and a request from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for support of its 'Delivering Community Power' campaign. A by-law to authorize a Fire Safety Grant Agreement is on the agenda, and Council will move in camera to discuss cleanup at 200 Exmouth Street and the Digester Repair Project at the sewage treatment plant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two site plan agreements for Venetian Blvd and Kendall St

Council approved site plan agreements for 1540 Venetian Boulevard (Venetian Harbour Developments Inc.) and 120/124 Kendall Street (Benjamin George Prins Holdings), authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign them. The Venetian agreement requires a joint access agreement with 1550 Venetian and includes flood storage and sea wall conditions per SCRCA. Council also approved March 2021 financial reports, adopted prior minutes, and passed a by-law for a fire safety grant. The parking ban dates were referred to the Operations Committee for reconsideration.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to hear about Official Plan review open house

This is a short special council meeting with few substantive items. Council will hear that the Niagara Planning group is holding an open house for the Village's Official Plan review, and will consider a confirmation by-law for the meeting. No decisions on the planning matter are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council hears draft Official Plan amendments; adoption expected in July

Council received a presentation on draft Official Plan amendments from the County of Lambton and Niagara Planning Group, covering growth, housing, short-term rentals, and other topics. No decisions were made; a statutory public meeting is set for April 28, with further engagement in June and adoption expected in July.

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Thu Apr 15, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear three variance/consent applications, including Kendall St. severance

The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment will hold a tele-conference meeting to decide on three applications: a minor variance for an accessibility ramp at 601 Michigan Avenue, a minor variance for a garage loft at 17 Alice Street, and a consent application to sever an industrial lot at 120 & 124 Kendall Street along with related variances. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves three property applications in Point Edward

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda: a minor variance at 601 Michigan Avenue, a consent/minor variance at 17 Alice Street, and a combined consent and minor variance at 120 & 124 Kendall Street. Each approval was subject to conditions in the planner's report. The committee also set its regular meeting date as the third Thursday of the month.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews March 2021 report, finances, and safety grant agreement

The Point Edward Fire Committee is meeting via tele-conference to review the March 2021 fire department monthly report, monthly financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2021, and a Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement. The committee will also consider the March 2021 health and safety inspection sheets from the Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee. This is a routine administrative meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee authorizes by-law for Fire Safety Grant agreement

The Fire Committee received and filed the March 2021 fire report and financial statements, and authorized the CAO to prepare a by-law for the Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee to discuss traffic calming at vaccination clinic and parking ban dates

The Point Edward Operations Committee is meeting to review routine reports, including monthly updates from the arena and public works, and financial statements. They will also discuss traffic calming measures around the vaccination clinic and revisit the dates for the village's overnight parking ban. The meeting is largely procedural, with several items carried forward from previous meetings.

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✓ Decided: Operations Committee refers parking ban decision to Council

The Operations Committee received and filed monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works departments, along with their financial statements. The committee also discussed traffic calming measures at the vaccination clinic and referred the parking ban dates to Council for reconsideration. No major decisions were made; most items were routine approvals.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Point Edward water/wastewater committee reviews March 2021 operations and finances

The Village of Point Edward's Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine operational and financial matters. The agenda includes circulation of prior meeting minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, the March 2021 monthly report, and financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2021. No decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for review and discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves letter to MP about Blue Water Bridge debris

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee approved sending a letter to MP Marilyn Gladu about safety concerns from falling debris at the Blue Water Bridge. They also received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the March 2021 monthly report, and the financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Point Edward finance committee reviews bank reconciliations and financial statements

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including January and February bank reconciliations for general and water accounts, and financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $1,500 donation to Sarnia Kinsmen Club

The Finance Committee approved a $1,500 donation from the 2020 Municipal Accommodation Tax to the Sarnia Kinsmen Club for its modified Ribfest program. The committee also received and filed JHSC inspection sheets, bank reconciliations, and financial statements. A report on service fees is scheduled for the June meeting.

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Thu Mar 25, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Budget Meeting

Point Edward Council reviews 2021 operating and capital budgets

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2021 operating and capital budgets, including department-specific presentations and a confirmation by-law. The agenda also includes public meetings on the capital budget and requests for donations, sponsorships, and promotions.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward adopts 2021 budget with 1.99% tax increase

Council adopted the 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets with a 1.99% tax rate increase. The budget includes reductions in several areas, such as Public Works wages, on-call pay, transit payments, and garbage program costs, while increasing the Physician Recruitment Taskforce donation to $2,100 and reducing the PointSar Marine Rescue request to $2,000. A $5,000 traffic study from the Municipal Accommodation Tax was also allotted.

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Wed Mar 24, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to hear Official Plan review update from Niagara Planning Group

This is a regular council meeting held by tele-conference. The main item is a presentation from the Niagara Planning Group updating council on the Official Plan review. The meeting also includes a confirmation by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council hears Official Plan update, discusses cannabis, short-term rentals, park land

The council received an overview of the Official Plan update from the Niagara Planning Group, including recommendations to permit indoor cannabis growing in industrial/commercial areas and prohibit outdoor growing. Discussions covered short-term rental licensing, protecting park land from privatization, and the Community Planning Permit System. No decisions were made on these planning items; the only formal actions were passing a by-law to confirm previous resolutions and adjourning the meeting.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to review mandatory face covering by-law and hear Bridgeview School grant request

Point Edward Council is meeting by tele-conference to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from previous meetings and receiving committee reports. They will hear a grant request from Bridgeview School Parent's Council for 2021-2022. Council will also review the mandatory face covering by-law (31 of 2020) and consider annual water/wastewater reports.

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✓ Decided: Council extends mandatory face covering by-law to July 27, 2021

Council extended the Mandatory Face Coverings By-Law (31 of 2020) to July 27, 2021, with the option to repeal earlier if desired. They also approved February 2021 financial statements for General Operations ($2,781,908.67 revenues, $1,276,283.05 expenditures) and Water/Wastewater ($33,097.90 revenues, $123,534.16 expenditures). Council endorsed continuing the Police Services Board as a separate entity and directed staff to complete a related survey. All other items were routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and communications.

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Fri Mar 12, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council reviews operations and capital budgets, then goes in-camera

This is a regular council meeting where members will review the operations and capital budgets. After the reviews, council will adjourn to a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, then reconvene to report on the closed session and pass a confirmation by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes summer employment ads, reviews budget

Council received a budget update and authorized advertising for summer employment. The meeting included a closed session on staffing levels, and a confirmation by-law was passed. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu Mar 11, 2021 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Point Edward Police Services Board reviews OPP report and financials

The Point Edward Police Services Board is meeting by tele-conference to review the OPP report for January/February 2021 and monthly financial statements for January and February 2021. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and declarations of interest.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward Police Board receives OPP report, notes two fatal overdoses

The Point Edward Police Services Board approved the minutes from its January 14, 2021 meeting, received and filed the OPP report for January/February 2021, and accepted the financial statements for January and February 2021. The OPP report highlighted five drug-related incidents and two fatal overdoses under investigation, and discussed the MHEART program and a community safety survey. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were routine approvals.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to consider Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 by-law

This is a short tele-conference council meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a by-law to authorize the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2, which relates to funding from a provincial/federal program. The council will also consider a confirmation by-law for resolutions adopted up to March 10, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Council passes Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 by-law

The council passed By-Law 11 of 2021, authorizing the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2, and By-Law 12 of 2021, a confirmation by-law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews February fire report and financial statements

The Village of Point Edward Fire Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine fire department business. The agenda includes circulation of the prior meeting's minutes, a February 2021 fire monthly report, and financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2021. The committee will also review Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2021.

✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives February reports, notes COVID-19 case

The Fire Committee received and filed the February 2021 Fire Monthly Report and the financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2021. The report noted that a volunteer firefighter tested positive for COVID-19, and three others were being tested as a precaution. The committee also discussed a potential donation of a Spyder bike for parades and special events, and concerns about traffic safety around upcoming vaccination clinics.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Water/wastewater committee to review February reports and billing transition

The Village of Point Edward's Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review routine operational items, including the February 2021 monthly report, financial statements, and a water billing transition update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives reports, plans by-law review, addresses bridge debris

The committee received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the February monthly report, and the financial statements. It discussed updating the Water/Wastewater By-Law, including possible fees for private hydrants, and addressed ongoing safety concerns about debris falling from the Blue Water Bridge, planning correspondence to the bridge director and the County.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee to review February arena and public works reports

The Village of Point Edward Operations Committee is meeting to review routine operational items, including monthly reports from the arena and public works departments, financial statements for February 2021, and health and safety inspection sheets. The committee will also circulate the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss any business arising from them. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

✓ Decided: Committee receives reports, plans arena conversion for vaccination clinic

The Operations Committee met and handled routine business. All recommendations were carried, including receiving and filing the Arena and Public Works monthly reports and financial statements, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. The Arena's last ice rental is March 13, 2021, with ice removal to prepare for a vaccination clinic opening March 22, 2021. A Point Care Pharmacy parking sign has been ordered for Mara Street, and the concrete plant manager will investigate a concrete spill.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee to review municipal grant policy and February financial statements

The Village of Point Edward Finance Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review the February 2021 financial statements and discuss a draft municipal grant policy. The committee will also review the minutes from the February 9 meeting, a joint health and safety inspection sheet, and carry forward ongoing tasks. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and review.

✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to review grant policy; receives financials

The Finance Committee reviewed and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets and the financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2021. It directed staff to review the grant policy and bring back proposed changes by May 11, with final approval at the May 25 Council meeting. The committee also noted that an emergency Council meeting is scheduled for March 10 to endorse an enabling by-law for the Safe Restart Agreement transit funding.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to weigh $10,000 Bridgeview grant, accessibility committee

Point Edward Council meets by tele-conference to review January financial statements, adopt prior minutes, and receive committee reports. New business includes forming an Accessibility Committee, appointing alternate members to the Committee of Adjustment, and deciding on a $10,000 Bridgeview School Parent Council grant. Council will also discuss spending the remaining $25,245.32 of a Safe Restart Grant and go in camera to update on the former Holmes Foundry property at 200 Exmouth Street.

✓ Decided: Council approves COVID-19 grant transfers and tax relief

Council approved several financial resolutions, including transferring COVID-19 restart grant funds to reserves and covering a water/wastewater deficit. It also granted a $500 property tax penalty/interest relief after an in-camera discussion, and approved a $300 reduction on food truck license fees for returning operators. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Point Edward water/wastewater committee reviews January report and 2021 capital budget

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting to review the January 2021 monthly report, financial statements, and the 2021 capital budget. They will also discuss health and safety inspection sheets and other routine business. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews plant reports, defers hydrant locks, seeks quotes for repairs

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the January 2021 monthly report, and the financial statements for the period ending January 31, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the committee discussed ongoing issues including SCADA server problems, fire hydrant tampering (locking devices not pursued due to Fire Department concerns), and a broken pipe at Bayview Station requiring a diver to install a plug. The 2021 Capital Budget was reviewed but no action was taken.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee reviews 2021 capital budget and bank reconciliations

The Village of Point Edward Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2021 capital budget, bank reconciliations for November and December, and financial statements through January 31, 2021. They will also discuss a food truck license fee relief request and arena advertising billing. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being routine reviews and discussions.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends extending arena ads, referring food truck fee relief to Council

The Finance Committee reviewed routine items and made two substantive recommendations. It recommended that arena advertisers receive a one-year extension at no charge due to COVID-19 closures, and that a request for relief from the 2020 food truck license fee be referred to Council for discussion, along with a policy for consistent handling. All other items were received and filed.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews January report, 2021 capital budget

The Point Edward Fire Committee meets by tele-conference to review the January 2021 fire monthly report and financial statements, and to review 2021 capital budget requests for fire, library, and emergency management. The committee will also review fire hall joint health and safety inspection sheets and prior meeting minutes. The meeting is largely routine review and discussion, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee receives reports, reviews capital budget

The Fire Committee received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the January 2021 Fire Monthly Report, and the financial statements for the period ending January 31, 2021. The committee discussed the Fire Department's response limitations due to COVID-19, the Rescue Truck's ongoing equipment needs, and the 2021 Capital Budget, including the Engine Truck's wear and the Sunbridge Hotel inspection. No decisions were made beyond receiving and filing the reports.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Committee to set winter sidewalk maintenance service level

The Point Edward Operations Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations, including setting the level of service for winter sidewalk maintenance, reviewing the 2021 capital budget, and receiving monthly reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with several items carried forward or for information only.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to consider OPA and zoning changes for 1600 Venetian Blvd

Council will hold public meetings and consider by-laws to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law for 1600 Venetian Boulevard, allowing semi-detached dwellings and townhouses. They will also discuss a $5,000 sponsorship request from Bluewater Anglers, a possible letter supporting Line 5, a communications tower at Bridgeview Marina, and other routine items.

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✓ Decided: Council passes Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for 1600 Venetian Boulevard

Council held a public meeting and passed By-Law 7 of 2021 (Official Plan amendment) and By-Law 8 of 2021 (Zoning By-Law amendment) for 1600 Venetian Boulevard, permitting semi-detached dwellings in a low-density residential development. The meeting also approved financial statements, committee minutes, a sponsorship for the Bluewater Anglers Salmon Derby, and letters of support for Line 5 Pipeline and a communications tower at Bridgeview Marina. The January 12, 2021 council minutes were tabled for amendments.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Point Edward Police Board to elect chair, review OPP report

The Point Edward Police Services Board meets by teleconference to elect a chair and vice-chair for 2021, review the OPP report for November/December 2020, and discuss correspondence from the Deputy Solicitor General. The board will also consider fire hydrants on Venetian Boulevard, OPP enforcement measures, and monthly financial statements for November and December 2020.

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✓ Decided: Point Edward Police Board elects Leaver-Luciani as chair for 2021-22

The Point Edward Police Services Board elected Carolyn Leaver-Luciani as Chair and Louie Mele as Vice-Chair for the 2021/2022 term. The board approved the November 12, 2020 minutes, received and filed the OPP report for November/December 2020, and accepted financial statements for November and December 2020. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Operations Committee

Committee to review arena reopening plan and winter sidewalk policy

The Operations Committee is meeting to review monthly reports, financial statements, and the arena re-opening plan, which has been updated to reflect the provincial shutdown framework. Direction is sought on the level of service for winter sidewalk maintenance. The 2021 budget process is also on the agenda. Health and safety inspections for December were missed due to staff changeover but completed for January.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to review 2020 financials and monthly reports

The Point Edward Fire Committee is meeting to review routine items including prior minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, the November-December 2020 fire monthly report, and the 2021 budget process. They will also review fire financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2020, noting these are not final as some invoices are still pending.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

Council to set 2021 water rates, review Official Plan, pass interim tax by-law

Point Edward Council meets to hold a public meeting on 2021 water rates, review the Official Plan background report, and consider several by-laws including interim tax levies and current expenditures. Council will also discuss sending correspondence about retail fairness during lockdown and a Safe Restart Agreement Grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2% water/sewer rate increase for 2021

Council approved a 2% increase to water and sewer rates, an 8.04% increase to service charges, and a reserve contribution of 33 cents per cubic meter. The decision followed a public meeting where options to reduce the increase were discussed, but caution was advised against lowering rates too far due to infrastructure reserve concerns. Council also received the Official Plan Background Report with an addendum prohibiting the sale or privatization of Point Edward Park Land, and passed several by-laws including interim tax levies and committee appointments.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee reviews 2020 statements, 2021 budget process

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review October bank reconciliations for general and water accounts, discuss the 2021 budget process, and review financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2020. The statements are noted as not final, as some invoices for 2020 work are still pending. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, declarations of interest, and health and safety inspection sheets.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives bank reconciliations and financial statements

The Finance Committee received and filed the October bank reconciliations for General Government and Environmental Services, and the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2020. The 2021 budget process was discussed, with managers asked to submit capital requests and review operating budgets by end of month. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Point Edward water/wastewater committee meets on 2021 budget and monthly reports

The Village of Point Edward's Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee is meeting by tele-conference to review the November and December 2020 monthly reports, discuss the 2021 budget process, and review financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2020. The financial statements are noted as not final because some 2020 invoices are still being submitted. The committee will also circulate prior meeting minutes and review health and safety inspection sheets.

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