Shelburne public meetings in 2024
61 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting. Members will decide the date and location for the 2025 EDC Breakfast. The committee will consider a request for a panelist to present a workshop titled “Winning at Recruitment: Creative Hiring and Retention Strategies” scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 AM‑12:00 PM.
- Adopt the Economic Development Committee agenda for December 16, 2024.
- Adopt minutes from the July 17, 2024 Economic Development Committee meeting.
- Decide date and location for the 2025 EDC Breakfast.
- Review request for a panelist to lead a recruitment workshop on April 8, 2025, 10:00 AM‑12:00 PM.
- Adjourn the meeting by resolution.
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will consider adopting the 2025 budget (By-law 50-2024) and an interim tax levy for 2025 (By-law 51-2024). Council will also vote on user fee increases (By-law 52-2024) and a doctor retention rental supplement of up to $37,663 for three doctors at 712 Main Street. A three-year automated speed enforcement pilot project with Global Traffic Group Ltd is also up for approval.
- Adoption of 2025 budget (By-law 50-2024) and interim tax levy (By-law 51-2024)
- User fee increases (By-law 52-2024): planning fees +2.5%, parks +3%, operations +4%, licenses +3.5%
- Doctor retention rental supplement up to $37,663 for three doctors at 712 Main Street (report CAO 2024-06)
- Three-year Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project with Global Traffic Group Ltd (report LS2024-09)
- Green Municipal Fund application for tree planting at Fiddle Park (report FS 2024-12)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a request for several minor variances for a property at 716 and 722 Main Street East. The proposal seeks relief from zoning requirements regarding parking, driveway width, and landscaping.
- Minor Variance Application A24/03 for 716-722 Main Street East
- Proposed reduction of parking spaces from 46 to 42
- Proposed reduction of parking aisle width from 7.0 metres to 6.0 metres
- Proposed reduction of planting strip width from 3.0 metres to 2.3 metres
- Proposed reduction of landscaped open space from 15% to 9%
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Arts Culture and Heritage Committee
The Arts Culture and Heritage Committee will consider adopting previous minutes, review revised quotes for Curling Club murals from three potential suppliers, and discuss a button making machine quote carried forward from October. Also on the agenda is a request for a heritage plaque at 119 First Ave W to be received as information, and brainstorming for 2025 activities and events. No decisions are recorded; items are for discussion and information.
- Review of revised quotes for Curling Club murals from three potential suppliers
- Review of button making machine quotes (carried forward from October 2, 2024 meeting)
- Request for Heritage Plaque at 119 First Ave W (to be received as information)
- Brainstorming for activities/events for 2025
- Adoption of minutes from October 2, 2024, Arts Culture and Heritage Committee meeting
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Canada Day Festival Committee will discuss suitable locations for the 2025 fireworks and review vendor fees. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting.
- Discussion on 2025 Canada Day event locations
- Review of Canada Day vendor fees
- Adoption of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- Electronic participation available
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on adopting the 2025 draft budget and consider a revised fire services model that would dissolve the Shelburne and District Fire Board. Several fee-waiver requests from the Fire Department and Kinsmen Club are also on the table. The meeting includes a proclamation for Giving Tuesday and numerous communications items for information.
- Adoption of draft 2025 budget (staff report FS 2024-11)
- Support for Option 3: dissolving Shelburne and District Fire Board, moving to contract-based fire services
- Marriage license modernization bylaw #48-2024 for online applications via Province
- Fee waiver request ($236 + HST) from Shelburne & District Fire Department for Grace Tipling Hall
- Fee waiver request ($135) from Kinsmen Club for road occupancy permit for Thanksgiving toll booth
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will adopt the agenda and October minutes, then discuss several items including an update on Black History Month 2025 plans in partnership with the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, possible DEI educational opportunities for 2025, the 2025 work plan, and a request to review implementation of an African Ancestral Acknowledgement. The meeting also includes a report from the Small Towns, Big Ideas conversation series.
- Update on Black History Month February 2025 event in partnership with Dufferin County Canadian Black Association
- Exploring DEI educational and forum opportunities for 2025
- Discussion of 2025 work plan
- Chair to provide update on Small Towns, Big Ideas series held October 30, 2024
- Request to review implementation of an African Ancestral Acknowledgement, referencing City of Toronto and Tamarack Institute guidance
Special Council Meeting
Shelburne Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider a resolution endorsing a grant application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Fiddle Park redevelopment. The resolution re-states support for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and backs the funding application submitted on October 29, 2024. Council will also pass a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.
- Resolution of support for CSRIF Stream 1 grant application for Fiddle Park redevelopment
- Reference to 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Fiddle Park Plan
- Grant application submitted October 29, 2024 for planned 2025 projects
- Confirming By-law #47-2024 for emergency council meeting proceedings
Regular Council Meeting
Council will continue discussions on the Draft 2025 Budget and Fiddle Park Redevelopment. The body is also considering several by-laws regarding public highways, grant funding, and holiday parking relief.
- Draft 2025 Budget presentation and discussion
- By-law 44-2024 to establish Gordon Street as a public highway
- By-law 45-2024 to receive funding under the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant Program
- Proposed temporary on-street parking relief for December 24, 25, and 31, 2024
- Request for Orangeville Food Bank to use the Town Hall second floor lobby from late October 2024 to mid-May 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Arts Culture and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. It will discuss revised quotes from three suppliers for murals at the Curling Club and review quotes for a button‑making machine. The committee will also receive a heritage plaque request for 119 First Ave W and brainstorm activities and events for 2025.
- Review revised quotes for Curling Club murals (three potential suppliers)
- Review quotes for a button‑making machine (carried forward from Oct. 2)
- Heritage plaque request for 119 First Ave W
- Brainstorming for activities/events for 2025
- Adopt minutes from the Arts Culture and Heritage Committee meeting held Oct. 2, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will meet to discuss the 2025 Draft Budget and a presentation on the Fiddle Park Redevelopment. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes and a confirming by-law.
- 2025 Draft Budget Presentation and Discussion
- Fiddle Park Redevelopment presentation
- Confirming By-law # 43-2024
- Public Budget Meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024
- Correspondence from Ontario Provincial Police regarding 2025 OPP billing
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review past meeting minutes and discuss plans for Black History Month in February 2025, as well as the 2025 work plan and budget request.
- Adoption of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of 2024 actual budget and 2025 work plan
- Discussion on Black History Month event for February 2025
- Exploration of educational and forum opportunities
- Updates on Dufferin County events and accessibility meetings
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Canada Day Festival Committee will adopt the meeting agenda, approve July 25 minutes, and introduce a new Special Events coordinator. The group will discuss the 2025 event location, including Fiddle Park, and potential vendor fee reductions.
- Adoption of October 10 agenda
- Approval of July 25 meeting minutes
- Introduction of Special Events coordinator Jessica Hanzel
- Discussion on 2025 event location (Fiddle Park, Greenwood Park, Fair Grounds)
- Discussion on possible reduction of Canada Day vendor fees
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will vote on several financial and operational items, including a single‑source contract for an Automated Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) and parking ticket equipment. It will also consider fund transfers to complete Natasha Paterson Memorial Park and a $10,000 sponsorship for the Shelburne Food Bank. Additional agenda items set direction for the 2025 budget, new by‑law enforcement positions, and the adoption of By‑law 42‑2024.
- Authorize single‑source purchase of AMPS software and automated parking ticket equipment from Gtechna for $59,531.65, funded from the Emergency Accommodation Reserve
- Transfer additional funds from the Development Charges reserve to finish Natasha Paterson Memorial Park
- Approve a $10,000 sponsorship to the Shelburne Food Bank for an electric vehicle
- Direct staff to draft the 2025 Operating Budget with a tax rate increase not to exceed 5% and three new full‑time positions (By‑Law Enforcement Officer, By‑Law Administrative Assistant, Garden Maintenance and Landscaper)
- Enact By‑law 42‑2024 to confirm council proceedings from the October 7 meeting
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Canada Day Festival Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the July 25 meeting. New business includes introducing Special Events Coordinator Jessica Hanzel, confirming the monthly meeting schedule, and discussing possible venues for the 2025 Canada Day celebration. The committee will also consider reducing vendor fees for the event.
- Introduction of Special Events Coordinator – Jessica Hanzel
- Schedule of meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
- Discussion of 2025 Canada Day locations: Revitalization of Fiddle Park, Greenwood Park, Shelburne Agricultural Fair Grounds
- Possible reduction of Canada Day vendor fees
- Update on Revitalization of Fiddle Park affecting event space
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review Report P2024-12 recommending conditional approval of Consent Application B24/01 for Shelburne Commercial Developments Ltd. at 800‑824 Ojibway Road. It will also review Report P2024-13 recommending approval of Minor Variance Application A24/02 for 110 Adeline Street, allowing reduced parking and a smaller interior side yard, subject to conditions.
- Conditional approval of Consent Application B24/01 for 800‑824 Ojibway Road (Shelburne Commercial Developments Ltd.)
- Minor Variance Application A24/02 for 110 Adeline Street – reduce required parking from 18 to 14 spaces and interior side yard from 2.0 m to 1.26 m
- Requirement for site‑plan approval and building permit for the proposed addition at 110 Adeline Street
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will vote on a trails project award and changes to speed limits on Victoria Street. The body is also reviewing a new hiring policy and the appointment of a Fire Chief.
- Awarding Trails RFQ 03-2024 to GIP Paving Inc for $578,689.48 plus HST
- By-law 38-2024 to establish reduced speed limits on Victoria Street
- By-law 40-2024 to authorize the appointment of a Fire Chief
- Proposed $10,000 sponsorship for the Shelburne Food Bank to acquire an electric vehicle
- Adoption of By-law 39-2024 to establish a new Town of Shelburne Hiring Policy
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hear presentations from applicants for municipal grant funding. The Municipal Grant Funding Review Committee will provide funding recommendations up to a budget maximum of $42,500.00.
- Municipal grant funding recommendations up to $42,500.00
- Notice of Public Meeting for 800-824 Ojibway Rd
- Site Plan Application for 215 First Ave E
- 2025 Budget Schedule
- Confirming By-law # 37-2024
Regular Council Meeting
The council will receive reports on parking enforcement and fence regulations, and will be asked to give leave to read and enact several by-laws. The key decision is By-law #35-2024, which would authorize the town to execute an agreement with Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc. (IMOS) for winter maintenance services. Additional items include fee waivers for community events and the appointment of municipal law enforcement officers.
- By-law #35-2024: authorize agreement with Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc. (IMOS)
- By-law #34-2024: appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
- Report LS2024-04: Unauthorized Area Parking Bylaw – enforcement remains reactive
- Report LS2024-05: Updated Fence By-law – leave to read and enact Bylaw #33-2024
- Fee waiver requests: Shelburne Terry Fox Run ($116.20) and Dufferin County Canadian Black Association ($458.90)
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Canada Day Festival Committee will discuss feedback from the 2024 Canada Day event, including comments from members and sponsors. It will also consider a staff request to change the date of the upcoming September meeting from September 12, 2024 to September 26, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting.
- 2024 Canada Day Event Debrief – feedback from committee members and sponsors/vendors
- Change of date for September meeting – staff request to move from September 12, 2024 to September 26, 2024
- Adoption of agenda as presented/amended
- Approval of minutes from the Canada Day Committee meeting held June 27, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council is deciding how to fund the continuation of weekday GTR transit services through December 31, 2024. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Emancipation Day and a review of the June 30 financial report.
- Proposed $57,000 unbudgeted cost to continue GTR weekday transit service from September 2 to December 31, 2024
- By-law #30-2024 to receive $9,041.50 in RED Grant funding for business workshops, with a Town contribution of $7,541.50
- By-law #29-2024 for a residential lot severance consent agreement at 402 First Avenue East
- Appointment of a new Council representative to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board
- Authorization to raise the Childhood Cancer Awareness flag from September 6-29, 2024
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will consider adopting a Community Risk Assessment prepared by Centred Performance Incorporated. Additionally, council will review a municipal funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund covering 2024 through 2034.
- Adoption of the Town of Shelburne Community Risk Assessment
- By-law 27-2024 regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) agreement with AMO
- Presentation by the Rotary Club of Shelburne
- Review of Shelburne Public Library Board minutes
Arts Culture and Heritage Committee
The committee will receive updates on several ongoing initiatives. Discussion items include a mural project at the Curling Club, research regarding the Back Lane's Project, and an upcoming Arts and Brews event scheduled for September 21, 2024.
- Curling Club Mural update
- Back Lane's Project research update
- Arts and Brews Event on September 21, 2024
- Committee Members Update regarding new member Debbie Van Wyck
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Town of Shelburne Canada Day Festival Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from June 13, 2024. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, with the committee reviewing event layout, sponsorship and vendor updates, and a scheduling request from the Shelburne Bhangra Dancers. A proposed date change for the next meeting will also be discussed.
- Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting
- Discussion of event layout and sponsorship/vendor updates
- Request from Shelburne Bhangra Dancers for a program time slot
- Proposed change of date for the next committee meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will vote on a $780,615.81 contract for Owen Sound Street resurfacing and adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan to guide infrastructure maintenance. Council will also receive reports on Q1 bylaw enforcement, police board minutes, and provincial drinking water testing. A public hearing is scheduled for a minor variance application at 402 First Avenue East.
- Award Contract M22028 to Forest Contractors Limited for Owen Sound Street resurfacing ($780,615.81 plus HST)
- Adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan Update
- Proclaim June 27, 2024 as Canadian Multiculturalism Day
- Public hearing for Minor Variance A22/09R at 402 First Avenue East
- Receive Q1 2024 bylaw enforcement statistics and police service board minutes
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss updates regarding the 2024 Rotary Golf Tournament and future plans for the EDC Breakfast. The committee also intends to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair.
- 2024 Rotary Golf Tournament Update
- Future Plans for EDC Breakfast
- Economic Development Update
- Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. Discussion items include upcoming events for Canada Day at Fiddle Park and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
- Review of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Canada Day discussion (July 1, 2024 at Fiddle Park)
- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day discussion (September 30, 2024)
Canada Day Festival Committee
The committee is discussing various planning elements for the upcoming Canada Day festival. Topics include entertainment updates, event layout logistics, and sponsorship details.
- NVCA presentation
- Shelburne and District Fire Department entertainment update
- Go With Crowe entertainment update
- Event planning and layout logistics
- Sponsorship and vendor updates
Arts Culture and Heritage Committee
The committee will receive updates on several ongoing cultural initiatives. Discussion items include a mural project at the Curling Club and research regarding the Back Lane's Project.
- Curling Club Mural update
- Back Lane's Project research update
- Arts and Brews Event scheduled for September 21, 2024
- Committee Member update: Debbie Van Wyck
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for an industrial building on Luxton Way. The proposal seeks relief from the maximum building height of 10 metres to allow for a height of up to 12.9 metres.
- Minor Variance A24/01: Relief from maximum height of 10 metres to 12.9 metres at Luxton Way
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council will consider a zoning amendment for residential lands at 393 Colonel Phillips Drive. The meeting also includes the proclamation of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the review of various committee minutes and correspondence.
- Rezoning of 393 Colonel Phillips Drive from Residential Type Three Exception Two (R3-2) to Residential Type Three Exception Five (R3-5)
- Proclamation of National Indigenous Peoples Day for June 21, 2024
- Review of Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee minutes from April 3, 2024
- Review of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee minutes from April 18, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review grant funding requests for the Shelburne Rotary Pumpkinfest and Dufferin Food Share. Additionally, several proclamations for June 2024 are scheduled for consideration.
- $2,300 grant for Shelburne Rotary's Pumpkinfest
- In-kind request of $959.11 for Dufferin Food Share use of Jack Downing Park
- Proclamation: Pride Month (June 2024)
- Proclamation: ALS Awareness Month (June 2024)
- Proclamation: Brain Injury Awareness Month (June 2024)
Canada Day Festival Committee
The committee is discussing updates for the upcoming Canada Day festival. Topics include budget and grant applications, sponsorship, entertainment requests, and a beer garden update.
- NVCA presentation
- Appointment of Sarah Marion
- Resignation of Cheryl McNeil
- 2024 Budget and Grant Application update
- Go with Crowe request
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss the appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024. The committee will also review future plans for the EDC Breakfast and receive an economic development update.
- Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
- Future Plans for EDC Breakfast
- Economic Development Update
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The committee is discussing accessibility award expansions and several upcoming community events. Discussion items include a Pride flag raising and various seasonal events scheduled for the summer and fall.
- Discussion of expanding the Accessibility Award Program
- Pride Flag Raising on June 3, 2024
- Fridays in the Park at Jack Downing Park on June 21, 2024
- Canada Day on July 1, 2024
- Shelburne Fall Fair on September 14-15, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is considering a consent application by RDA Designs to sever a lot at 616 Owen Sound Street. The Town Planner recommends conditional approval subject to several requirements including site servicing, demolition permits, and parkland payments.
- Consent Application B24/01 for 616 Owen Sound Street
- Payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland at 5% of the newly created lot value
- Requirement for a new mutual driveway and required parking spaces
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwellings
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review the Town's 2023 Financial Statements and a request from Centreville Homes regarding a subdivision agreement amendment. The agenda also includes appointments for municipal committees and boards.
- Revision of sewer upsizing cost credit limit to $136,695 at 600 Main Street East
- Presentation of the Town's 2023 Financial Statements by RLB Auditors
- Proclamation of National Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2024)
- By-laws #20-2024 and #21-2024 to appoint municipal committee and board members
- Flag raising request from Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
Canada Day Festival Committee
The committee will review minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting and receive a presentation from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. Discussions include updates on grant applications, sponsors, entertainment requests, and the beer garden sub-working group.
- Resignation of committee member Cheryl McNeil
- $250 Bronze sponsorship from RLB
- Update on 2024 budget grant application
- Presentation from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
- Beer garden sub-working group update
Arts Culture and Heritage Committee
The committee will discuss several heritage and community projects. Topics include a historical mural from the Curling Club, an upcoming Arts and Brews event on September 21, 2024, and the Back Lane's Project.
- Curling Club Historical Mural discussion
- Arts and Brews Event scheduled for September 21, 2024
- Back Lane's Project including street naming and addressing
- Update on Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee Key Chains
- New Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee Mandate update
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Town of Shelburne’s Canada Day Festival Committee meets to review operational plans for the upcoming celebration. Members will address a committee resignation, discuss entertainment and flyer distribution, and receive updates on the beer garden sub-working group. The agenda also includes a sponsorship level decision involving Crowe.
- Resignation of committee member Jaya Ramavat
- Updates on face painting activities and flyer distribution
- Sub-working group report on the beer garden
- Sponsorship level decision involving Crowe
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing two applications for land consent. One application involves a property at 616 Owen Sound Street, while the other concerns 250 Main Street East.
- Consent Application B24/01: 616 Owen Sound Street (includes 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland requirement)
- Consent Application B24/02: 250 Main Street East
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2024 final tax by-law and changes to the Police Services Board membership. The agenda also includes a presentation on soccer field development and requests regarding event smoking rules.
- By-law 18-2024 to establish 2024 taxation rates, penalties, and interest
- Shelburne Soccer Club Field Development project proposal
- Membership changes for the Shelburne OPP Detachment Board
- Request to allow smoking at Pickin in the Park events in May and July
- Rental fee waiver request from Centre Dufferin District High School ($290.52)
Economic Development Committee
The committee will discuss updates for the EDC Breakfast scheduled for May 2, 2024, including hosts, ticket sales, and sponsorship. Members will also review the EDC Golf Tournament and a request for sponsorship support. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from the February 16, 2024, meeting.
- Update on May 2, 2024, EDC Breakfast regarding hosts, ticket sales, and sponsorship
- Update and request for sponsorship support for the EDC Golf Tournament
- Adoption of February 16, 2024, meeting minutes
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The committee will review the successes and challenges of the recent Black History Month event. Members will also discuss upcoming promotional events and receive an update regarding Council's decision to discontinue the Pilot Painted Crosswalk Program.
- Overview of Black History Month event successes, challenges, and opportunities
- Update on the discontinuation of the Pilot Painted Crosswalk Program
- Proposal for support regarding the No. 2 Construction Battalion
- Planning for upcoming events including Canada Day and the Shelburne Fall Fair
Canada Day Festival Committee
The committee is reviewing various components of the upcoming Canada Day festival. Discussions include entertainment updates, fireworks, a beer garden sub-working group, and potential changes to meeting frequency.
- Request to move meetings to Wednesdays
- Consideration of twice monthly meetings
- Update on Fire Chief Ralph Snyder's involvement
- Face painting quote discussion
- Beer garden sub-working group update
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the discontinuation of the Pilot Painted Crosswalk Program and consider a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. Additional items include a presentation on auto theft trends and a request to proclaim National Volunteer Week.
- Discontinuation of the Pilot Painted Crosswalk Program
- By-law 16-2024 to appoint Damian Davis as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
- Dufferin OPP presentation on auto theft trends and prevention
- Proclamation of April 14 - 20, 2024, as National Volunteer Week
- March 31, 2024 Financial Report review
Arts Culture and Heritage Committee
The committee will discuss potential names for the Back Lanes Project and review options for a Curling Club historical mural. Members will also receive a deputation regarding back lane naming and prepare for a mandate update for Council approval.
- Deputation from Karen Lang regarding naming of a back lane
- Potential naming options for the Back Lanes Project
- Review of Curling Club Historical Mural and mosaic mural options
- Update on new committee mandate for Council approval
- Arts and Brews event scheduled for September 21, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several municipal matters including a surcharge agreement with Blue Mountain Plastics and an in-kind grant request for Streams Community Hub. Additionally, the agenda includes the dissolution of the Parks and Recreation Task Force and proposed updates to property maintenance by-laws.
- Blue Mountain Plastics Extra Strength Surcharge Agreement 2024
- $1309.67 in-kind grant request for Streams Community Hub
- Dissolution of the Parks and Recreation Task Force
- By-law 14-2024 regarding maintenance of private property
- Proclamation of April 2, 2024, as Autism Awareness Day
Economic Development Committee
The committee will discuss updates regarding the May 2 EDC Breakfast and a request for support for the EDC Golf Tournament. Members will also review survey results related to potential changes to meeting dates and times.
- EDC Breakfast Update for May 2, 2024
- EDC Golf Tournament update and sponsorship request
- Review of survey results regarding meeting date and time changes
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Canada Day Festival Committee is reviewing updates regarding entertainment and activities. The meeting includes discussions on the involvement of local emergency services and real estate partners, as well as updates on the beer garden and festival sponsors.
- Update on OPP and Shelburne and District Fire Department involvement
- Update on Go With Crowe Real Estate involvement
- Beer Garden sub-working group update
- Sponsors and vendors update
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is considering sewage capacity allocations for priority developments and a one-year extension for draft plan approvals at 600 Main Street East. Additionally, staff may amend the clean yards bylaw regarding front yard parking and the Parks and Recreation Task Force may be dissolved.
- Sewage capacity allocation of 55 m3/day for ICI development and 72 m3/day for residential infill
- One-year extension request for Draft Plan of Subdivision (DPS 17/01) at 600 Main Street East
- One-year extension request for Draft Plan of Condominium (DPC 17/01) at 600 Main Street East
- Proposed amendment to the clean yards bylaw regarding front yard parking
- Dissolution of the Parks and Recreation Task Force
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Shelburne Council is reviewing several municipal reports and by-laws. Key discussions include development charge transfers to the Water Reserve and amendments to animal control and user fee by-laws.
- $230,985.85 transfer from DC reserves to the Water Reserve
- Amendments to Animal Control Bylaw #15-2018 regarding DocuPet dog licensing fees
- By-law #08-2024 for a library services agreement with Shelburne Public Library
- Ontario Clean Water Agency 2023 Schedule 22 Summary Report for the drinking water system
- By-law #10-2024 to appoint municipal committee and board members
Canada Day Festival Committee
The committee is discussing updates regarding entertainment and activities for the upcoming festival. Discussions include involvement from local emergency services and real estate partners.
- Entertainment and Activities update involving OPP and Shelburne and District Fire Department
- Involvement of Go With Crowe Real Estate
- Beer Garden sub-working group update
- Stage rental update
Parks and Recreation Task Force
The Parks and Recreation Task Force will discuss its future direction. The meeting includes a review of the task force mandate following the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan by Council.
- Review of the Parks and Recreation Task Force Mandate
- Discussion on the effect of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on the task force mandate
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
This agenda outlines items for the Town of Shelburne Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee to adopt its schedule and October minutes, appoint a new chair and vice chair, and review updates on accessibility compliance, Black History Month events, and council decisions. Members are also scheduled to discuss plans for the committee’s $15,000 2024 budget covering education, training, and town event participation.
- Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
- Adoption of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
- Updates on accessibility (AODA) compliance and Black History Month events
- Discussion of $15,000 2024 budget for education, training, and town events
- Planning for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider approving street names for condominium plans at 600 Main St E and Scone Block 7(1). The meeting also includes receiving the 2023 Council Statement of Remuneration report. Other items include proclamations for awareness days and reviewing site plan applications.
- Approval of street names (Walden Drive, Allen Road, and Lemcke Way) for condominium plans at 600 Main St E
- Receipt of the 2023 Council Statement of Remuneration report
- Proclamation of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
- Proclamation of National Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Day
- Site plan application for 801-821 Ojibway Road, Block 217
Canada Day Festival Committee
The committee is meeting to receive updates on festival planning. Discussions include entertainment, inflatables, a beer garden, and stage rentals.
- Update on involvement of OPP and Shelburne and District Fire Department
- Update on involvement of Go With Crowe Real Estate
- Sub-working group update on inflatables
- Sub-working group update on beer garden
- Stage rental update
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson and Associates Economist Ltd. Discussion includes proclamations for Black History Month and Nonprofit Appreciation Week, as well as fee waiver requests for the library and Fiddle Park.
- Approval of the Water Financial Plan dated January 17, 2024
- Donation of Grace Tipling Hall use to Shelburne Public Library ($595.06 value)
- Request from Jeffery McLean for Fiddle Park rental fee relief ($435.56)
- Proclamation of February 2024 as Black History Month
- Proclamation of February 12th-18th as Nonprofit Appreciation Week
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Task Force
The Parks and Recreation Task Force will review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The discussion will focus on pages 86-151 regarding public input survey results.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan discussion focusing on Public Input Survey
Canada Day Festival Committee
The Canada Day Festival Committee is meeting to review updates for the upcoming festival. The agenda includes a decision on an entertainer, a revised quote for amusements, and updates regarding stage rentals and the beer garden.
- Decision on Peter Cara as entertainer for 2024 Canada Day
- Review of revised quote from Party Tyme Treats and Amusements
- Beer Garden sub-working group update
- Stage rental updates
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider speed limit reductions on Connecting Link roads and a development agreement for a new intersection at Highway 10/89 and Ojibway Road. The agenda also includes a by-law to authorize borrowing of $11,494,768.00.
- By-law to authorize borrowing of $11,494,768.00
- Speed limit reductions from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Connecting Link roads
- Development agreement for a new intersection at Highway 10/89 and Ojibway Road
- $8,500 funding for Community Risk Assessment via Development Charges