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Shelburne public meetings in 2021

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

Mon Dec 20, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to discuss draft 2022 budget at Dec. 20 meeting

This is a regular Council meeting where the main item is further discussion of the draft 2022 budget. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings. The meeting is held electronically, with public observation via webcast.

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Council Chambers
Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review draft 2022 budget and 5-year capital plan

Shelburne Council is meeting to receive the draft 2022 budget presentation and discuss the 5-Year Capital Plan for 2022-2026. They will also vote on several by-laws, including an interim tax levy for 2022, zoning amendments, a sign variance, an emergency response plan, and a clean yards by-law. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, communications, and a community excellence award.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 budget framework with up to 13% tax levy increase

Council will consider two staff reports: one to transfer $121,104.59 from development charges to the Water Reserve for a 2019 water truck, and another outlining the 2022 budget framework, which proposes a draft operating budget with a tax levy increase not exceeding 13%, including funds for Arts and Culture and new staffing positions. The meeting is held electronically; no in-person attendance is permitted.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Fiddle Park vision, Grace Tipling Hall study, parking enforcement

Shelburne Council will receive reports and consider recommendations on the Fiddle Park plan, a Grace Tipling Hall revitalization feasibility study, and appointing a private security company for winter parking enforcement. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a service delivery review presentation, and routine items like minutes and communications.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to vote on two minor variances for basement apartments

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider two minor variance applications that would allow second dwelling units in the basements (cellars) of existing homes. The committee will vote on whether to grant the variances, subject to conditions including confirmation of servicing capacity and obtaining building permits within one year.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on closing First Avenue West, street name, bylaw enforcement, grant

Shelburne Council will vote on several items, including a bylaw to close and sell part of First Avenue West to Scone Developments, a street name for that development, and a report on bylaw enforcement that recommends adding a full-time officer. Council will also authorize a grant application for resurfacing Owen Sound Street and consider a COVID-19 vaccination policy for council and staff.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to vote on minor variance for Besley Country Market workshop height

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider a minor variance application (A21/07) for 716 Victoria Street, Besley Country Market. The planner recommends granting relief from the zoning by-law to allow a 7.04-metre workshop building height, exceeding the 5-metre limit. The committee will receive public input and vote on the application.

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Council Chambers
Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt COVID-19 vaccination policy for town staff

Council will consider a staff report on a COVID-19 vaccination policy for town employees, based on the County of Dufferin's policy, requiring proof of vaccination or exemptions by November 1, 2021, with testing for unvaccinated staff. The meeting also includes a tax rate by-law amendment, a borrowing by-law for water tower capital works, and proclamations for Caribbean and Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Months.

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Council Chambers
Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to vote on consent and minor variance for Scone Developments on John St.

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two planning applications from Scone Developments. The first is a consent application (B21/04) for 5 John Street, with a recommendation for conditional approval. The second is a minor variance application (A21/06) for blocks on a draft subdivision plan, seeking relief from zoning by-law 38-2007 regarding front/rear yard setbacks and lot coverage. The meeting is held electronically, and the public can watch via YouTube.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 27, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award $5.98M water tower contract and approve site plan for Stella-Jones

Council will decide on awarding a construction contract for a new elevated water storage tower to Landmark Structures Co. for $5,983,050 plus taxes, and approve a $5 million debt financing plan. They will also vote on approving a site plan agreement with Stella-Jones Inc. for 201 Wellington Street. The agenda includes presentations from 2022 municipal grant applicants, a resolution on Orange Shirt Day, and a request from the Arts and Culture Committee for the 2022 budget. Several communications items will be received for information.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on dog park, vaccination policy, field naming

Shelburne Council is meeting to consider several reports and motions, including a temporary off-leash dog park location, a mandatory vaccination policy for municipal staff, and naming a soccer field after Olympic gold medalist Kadeisha Buchanan. Council will also vote on by-laws for election voting services and a provincial grant agreement, and receive reports on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a Caribbean Heritage Month proclamation request.

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Council Chambers
Mon Aug 23, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on site plans, road resurfacing, and park naming for Olympian

Shelburne Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, a road resurfacing contract, and a request to name a park after Olympic gold medalist Kadeisha Buchanan. The agenda includes site plan approvals for industrial and mixed-use properties, a part lot control exemption, and a $275,842 asphalt resurfacing contract. Council will also consider a fee waiver request and several by-laws for grants and maintenance agreements.

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Council Chambers
Mon Aug 23, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide consent application B21/03 for Gott Enterprises

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a single consent application (B21/03) from Loft Planning on behalf of Gott Enterprises, as detailed in Planning Report P2021-34. The recommendation is to grant conditional approval subject to conditions including payment of the Secretary-Treasurer's fee, approval of easement documents and draft reference plan, and finalization within one year. The meeting is held electronically with no in-person attendance.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 26, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on streetlight contract extension, speed limit changes, and grant agreements

The Town of Shelburne Regular Council meeting on July 26, 2021 includes decisions on extending a streetlight maintenance contract, amending traffic by-laws to reduce speed limits, and entering into grant agreements for asset management and COVID-19 infrastructure. Council will also receive presentations from the OPP and Grey County Transit, and hold a closed session for legal advice.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 12, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on multiple site plans, agreements, and a $70K service review

Council will consider several planning reports, including site plan approvals for industrial and school properties, a development charges funding agreement for intersection improvements, and a subdivision agreement. They will also decide on a $70,000 service delivery review, a financial report with borrowing for water infrastructure, and various administrative items. The agenda includes a closed session for personal matters.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on telecom tower, subdivision approval, speed humps

Shelburne Council will vote on several items, including concurrence for a proposed telecommunications tower at 713 Industrial Road, final approval of the Shelburne 89 Developments (Fieldgate - Emerald Crossing) plan of subdivision at 900 Main Street East, and a motion to install temporary speed humps on Greenwood Avenue. Council will also consider fee waiver requests from local organizations and a library request to use Walters Creek Park for a Story Walk.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide parking variance for 301 Col. Phillips Dr.

The Shelburne Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider one minor variance application (A21/05) for 301 Colonel Phillips Drive. The applicant, 2477838 Ontario Inc., seeks relief from the parking requirement in Zoning By-law 38-2007 to allow fewer parking spaces for three commercial buildings. The committee will receive a planning report and any public input before voting on the recommendation to grant approval.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to vote on minor variance for second dwelling unit at 741 Halbert Drive

The Shelburne Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider one application: a minor variance (A21/03) for 741 Halbert Drive to permit a second dwelling unit in the lower level of an existing dwelling, despite zoning restrictions on cellar units. The committee will vote on a recommendation to approve the variance subject to conditions, including confirmation of servicing capacity and obtaining a building permit within one year.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on two site plans, rezoning, generator, park signage

Shelburne Council is deciding on several planning and operational items, including approving two site plan agreements for mixed-use and commercial developments, rezoning two properties, and authorizing a standby generator purchase. Council will also consider motions about Jack Downing Park signage, a diversity audit, and amending the land acknowledgement, plus issuing a short-term business license.

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Council Chambers
Mon May 31, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on two minor variance applications in Shelburne

The Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic public meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first is for a converted dwelling with a second unit in the basement at 741 Halbert Drive. The second is for commercial development at 900 Main Street East, seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements for front lot line, rear yard, and driveway widths.

Council Chambers
Mon May 10, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on 50-metre telecom tower at 713 Industrial Road

Council will consider several by-laws and reports, including a proposed telecommunications tower, a zoning amendment, park project cost increases, a fireworks by-law, and alternative voting for the 2022 election. The meeting also includes presentations from the Shelburne Farmers Market and Land Squared, plus routine adoption of minutes and communications.

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Council Chambers
Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council hears developer presentations on water, sewage, and servicing allocations

This is a regular Council meeting in Shelburne, ON, where Council will receive presentations from the Town Planner, the Town Engineer, and multiple developers regarding development projects, water and sewage updates, and servicing allocation requests. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on the presentations themselves, though a confirming by-law will be enacted at the end.

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Council Chambers
Mon Apr 26, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider $2M for water plant design, transit, election voting

Shelburne Council is meeting to vote on several staff reports and by-laws, including approving up to $2 million from the wastewater reserve for design work on the Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades, a pre-servicing agreement for a subdivision, and authorizing internet/telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes presentations, a proclamation, and routine administrative items.

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Council Chambers
Mon Apr 12, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on consents and a minor variance for Shelburne properties

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider three planning applications: two consent applications (B21/01 for 331 Victoria Street and B21/02 for Besley Country Market Ltd.) and one minor variance application (A21/02 for 201 Wellington Street). The committee will vote on conditional approvals for the consents and on a recommendation to approve the minor variance, subject to conditions. The meeting is open to the public via live webcast.

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Council Chambers
Mon Apr 12, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 105 Mill St. and police severance funding

Shelburne Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for 105 Mill Street, and consider funding police severance costs from reserves. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters, a fire safety grant agreement, and several routine items.

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Council Chambers
Thu Mar 25, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to appoint members to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Council is meeting to appoint community and council members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss candidate interviews.

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Council Chambers
Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council reviews sewage capacity and development reports

Council is reviewing reports on sewage capacity allocation and water summaries from the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The body is also receiving status updates on developments at 500 Main Street West.

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Council Chambers
Mon Mar 15, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council reviews Dufferin County service delivery and recreation budget

Council is discussing the Dufferin County Service Delivery Review and the 2021 budget for the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex. The body is also reviewing the selection process for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

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Council Chambers
Mon Mar 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on new development charges by-law and subdivision extension

Shelburne Council will consider By-law #11-2021 to establish Development Charges for the town, and vote on a one-year extension of draft approval for a subdivision and condominium plan at 600 Main Street East. Council will also hear a delegation about water and sewer charges at 250 Robert Street and receive a proclamation for Essential Workers Day of Appreciation on March 17, 2021. The meeting will be held electronically with no in-person attendance.

Council Chambers
Mon Feb 22, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hear development charge study, weigh county service review

Shelburne Council is holding a public meeting on a development charge study by Hemson Consulting, then will vote on several reports and by-laws. Key items include receiving the Dufferin County Service Delivery Review and scheduling a special meeting for March 15, 2021, opting into a county-wide tow truck licensing by-law with a $1,000 contribution, and enacting by-laws for OPP police services and a library services agreement. Council will also consider amendments to user fees and charges.

Council Chambers
Mon Feb 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on minor variance, two land consents

The Shelburne Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider three planning applications: a minor variance for a second dwelling unit at 885 O'Reilly Crescent, and two consent applications to sever land at Main Street East and 302 First Avenue East. The committee will hear public input and vote on staff recommendations for conditional approval. All meetings are held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Council Chambers
Mon Feb 8, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on rezoning at 302 First Avenue East and parking by-law

Shelburne Council is meeting electronically to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 302 First Avenue East, a traffic by-law change for municipal parking lots, and several information reports. The meeting includes a public question period and a proclamation for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on anti-racism task force, downtown parking fees, and Black History Month flag

Shelburne Council is meeting to vote on several recommendations, including adopting an anti-racism declaration and creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, approving a downtown parking review that would raise permit fees to $35/month, and raising the Pan African flag for Black History Month. Council will also receive financial updates and a proclamation for Black History Month. The meeting will be held electronically, with no in-person attendance.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jan 11, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on $8.9M borrowing, transit weekend pilot, road contract

Shelburne Council is meeting to vote on several financial and planning items, including an annual borrowing by-law for $8,897,020, a contract award for the Connecting Link road project, and a realignment of transit shelter funds to support a weekend transit pilot. Council will also consider proposed street names for the Fieldgate subdivision, a fee relief request, and a motion to create a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19.

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Council Chambers