Southgate public meetings in 2024

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board has scheduled a meeting for December 19, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024
• Agenda is procedural and contains no decisions

Council Meeting

The Southgate Council will authorize internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections by passing By-law 2024-154. It also appoints an interim Chief Administrative Officer (By-law 2024-156) and a Deputy Clerk (By-law 2024-157). Several site‑plan agreements and a rezoning of Ida Street are approved in the same meeting.

• By-law 2024-154 – authorizes internet and telephone voting for the 2026 election
• By-law 2024-156 – appoints an Interim Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law 2024-157 – appoints a Deputy Clerk
• By-law 2024-142 – rezones 752334 Ida Street for on‑farm diversified use
• By-law 2024-149 – site‑plan amending agreement for 146024 Southgate Road 14

Council Meeting - Special

The Township of Southgate Council called a special meeting after a majority petition. The agenda includes a closed session to address labour relations or employee negotiations. The council will also confirm by-law 2024-152 that records the meeting proceedings before adjourning.

• Petition of Majority of Council requesting a special meeting (received Dec 3, 2024)
• Closed session to consider labour relations or employee negotiations (HR matters)
• Confirmation of by-law 2024-152 to record the special council meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

Council Meeting

The Township of Southgate Council is meeting to discuss a major loan for road rehabilitation and various zoning and administrative approvals. The body will also review a 2025 meeting schedule and staff pay increases.

• Proposed $4,066,295.00 loan for Victoria Street Rehabilitation Phase 2
• Public meeting for rezoning 7,918 square metres at Con 3 SWTSR Lot 224 to 225 for a manufacturing workshop
• Proposed $10,500 Community Improvement Plan funding for Southgate Eye Care at 20 Main St E, Dundalk
• Transfer of $150,000.00 in the 2024 capital budget for IT infrastructure upgrades
• Proposed 2% COLA increase for 2025 Staff, Council, and Volunteer Firefighter pay grids

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing regarding an application by Peter Salinovic. The body will decide whether to permit the use of an existing cabin and accessory structures on an unopened section of Sideroad 19 north of Southgate Road 26.

• Application A12-24: Request for permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act for a 66 square metre cabin and shed for outdoor recreation
• Proposed conditions for approval include compliance with the Ontario Building Code and private water and sewage arrangements
• Proposed requirement for an agreement with Township Public Works regarding the use and maintenance of the unopened Sideroad 19 road allowance

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a rezoning application for a disability care centre and three separate proposals for 45-meter communication towers by Xplore Inc.

• Rezoning application C25-24 for a Recreation Community Care Centre and Group Home at Con 5 Pt Lot 12 RP 17R189
• Xplore Tower proposal C27-24: 45.0m steel lattice tower at 084231 Southgate Road 8
• Xplore Tower proposal C28-24: 45.0m steel lattice tower at 245019 Southgate Road 24
• Xplore Tower proposal C29-24: 45.0m steel lattice tower at 223044 Southgate Road 22

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board will approve the schedule of its 2025 meetings. The board will receive a resignation from the By‑law and Policy Committee and appoint a replacement. Consent agenda items, including the monthly finance report and CEO report, will be received as information. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes adoption, and adjournment will also be addressed.

• Resignation of committee member Watson from the By‑law and Policy Committee
• Appointment of Leigh Gorman to the By‑law and Policy Committee
• Approval of 2025 Library Board meeting dates
• Receipt of monthly finance report (consent agenda)
• Receipt of CEO report (consent agenda)

Council Meeting

The Southgate Council will vote on several by‑laws, including the removal of part lot control for Flato East Phase 11. It will also consider an amendment to the Community Improvement Plan and appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment for 2025. Staff reports on Wilder Lake growth management and the 2025 council meeting schedule will be received for information and feedback.

• By‑law 2024‑136 – removal of part lot control for Blocks 97‑105 and 115‑117, Plan 16M‑98 (Flato East Phase 11)
• By‑law 2024‑137 – amendment to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• By‑law 2024‑135 – appointment of Committee of Adjustment members for 2025
• Planning report PL2024‑096 – ZBA Wilder Lake Growth Management (information only)
• Staff report CL2024‑038 – preliminary 2025 council meeting schedule (feedback requested)

Council Meeting

The Township of Southgate Council will consider several items, including funding $17,425 plus HST for technical studies of the Holstein Pit Expansion. It will adopt the 2024‑2027 Communications and Community Engagement Strategy and select a new branding option for the 25th anniversary. The council will also approve rezoning by‑laws for on‑farm diversified use on Southgate Sideroad 75 and 71, and authorize a site‑plan agreement with Tubegate Inc. for land at 260219 Southgate Road 26.

• Approve $17,425 plus HST for Holstein Pit Expansion technical studies
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑126 to rezone Southgate Sideroad 75 for on‑farm diversified use
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑127 to rezone Southgate Sideroad 71 for on‑farm diversified use
• Authorize By‑law 2024‑128 for a site‑plan agreement with Tubegate Inc. at 260219 Southgate Road 26
• Adopt the 2024‑2027 Communications and Community Engagement Strategy

Property Standards Appeal Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will hold hearings to review appeals against orders to comply. The committee will discuss by-law enforcement reports and make decisions regarding two specific properties.

• Property Standards Order Appeal for 71 Osprey St, Dundalk
• Property Standards Order Appeal for 146345 Southgate Rd 14, Dundalk

Southgate Public Library Board

The Southgate Public Library Board agenda for October 24, 2024 contains no listed items. The document consists only of boilerplate headings and software credits. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

Committee of Adjustment

The Southgate Committee of Adjustment held a hearing on application A9-24 submitted by Jamie and John Allen for a property on Cedar Lane, Plan 815 Lot 4. The committee approved two of the three requested minor variances, covering the required front yard and north side yard, subject to specific setback and parking conditions. The approval requires a minimum 2.1 m front yard setback, a 0.5 m garage setback, a 3.0 m south side yard, and a permit from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority if needed.

• Approval of two minor variances for the required front yard and north side yard
• Condition: no porch projection into the front yard; front yard setback of 2.1 m
• Condition: attached garage must be set back at least 0.5 m from the front building face
• Condition: maintain a minimum south side yard of 3.0 m to allow one parking space
• Requirement to obtain a permit from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority if needed

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate is holding a public meeting to discuss several rezoning applications and Official Plan amendments. These include proposals for on-farm diversified uses and updates to residential unit allowances to comply with provincial law.

• C22-24: Rezoning 4,832 sq m for a 750 sq m metal works workshop and 500 sq m storage (Pt Lot 205-206 Con 2 SWTSR Proton)
• C26-24: Rezoning 6,744 sq m for a 750 sq m workshop and 500 sq m outdoor storage (Con 4 SWTSR Lot 234 to 235)
• C9-24: Zoning By-law amendment to allow additional residential units across the township
• OPA2-24: Official Plan amendment to delegate certain planning application decisions from Council to Staff

Council Meeting

The Southgate Council will vote on several development items, including three road‑widening bylaws (2024-122, 2024-123, 2024-124) that establish highways in former townships. It will also approve site‑plan agreements for Ian Martin, Brooklane Industries, and Saugeen Roofing Supply, and disband the Recreation Advisory Committee. Additional actions include a $500 allocation for the 2025 Hawks Nest sponsorship and the creation of a senior manager position in Corporate Services.

• By‑law 2024-122 – road widening (Consent files B4‑23, B5‑23, B6‑23) for former Township of Egremont
• By‑law 2024-123 – road widening (Consent file B5‑24) for former Township of Proton
• By‑law 2024-124 – road widening (Consent file B6‑24) for former Township of Proton
• By‑law 2024-119 – site‑plan agreement with Ian Martin at 712457 Southgate Sideroad
• Resolution to disband the Township of Southgate Recreation Advisory Committee effective Oct 16 2024

Council Meeting

Council will consider and vote on By‑law 2024‑116 to rezone parcels at 212475 Southgate Sideroad 21, establishing minimum lot areas and applying Agricultural‑1 zone regulations. Council will also consider By‑law 2024‑117 to rezone 146024 Southgate Road 14 for on‑farm diversified use with specific square‑metre allowances. The meeting includes approval of a permanent part‑time waste attendant position at an annual cost of about $15,000. Additional items are approval of up to $800 for a Volunteer and Community Member Appreciation event and funding of a $15,045 insurance renewal overage.

• By‑law 2024‑116: rezoning 212475 Southgate Sideroad 21 with minimum lot areas of 3.5 ha and 11.5 ha
• By‑law 2024‑117: rezoning 146024 Southgate Road 14 for 750 m² on‑farm diversified use and 500 m² outdoor storage
• Approval of a permanent part‑time waste attendant position costing approximately $15,000 annually
• Approval of Volunteer and Community Member Appreciation event costing up to $800
• Approval of $15,045 insurance renewal overage funded from gapping dollars and tax stabilization reserve

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review two property applications. The body will decide on a land severance request in Proton and a minor variance application for a residence on Cedar Lane.

• A9-24: Minor variance request for Jamie and John Allen at Cedar Lane regarding front and north side yard setbacks
• B7-24: Consent application for Dennis and Jackie Groves at 212475 Southgate Sideroad 21 to transfer a 207.38m by 195.145m parcel to an abutting landowner

Public Planning

The Township of Southgate Public Planning Committee will review rezoning application C23-24 for a lot line adjustment that transfers approximately 4.04 hectares from the retained lands at 212475 Southgate Sideroad 21 to an adjacent lot, changing lot sizes to about 11.8 hectares and 3.75 hectares. The committee will also consider rezoning application C24-24, which seeks to expand an on‑farm diversified use by adding a metal workshop and office up to 750 m² and removing the current limit of four non‑resident employees. Agency comments from Bell, County of Grey, Public Works, and Enbridge Gas are attached for each application, and the public may speak during the meeting.

• C23-24 lot line adjustment transferring ~4.04 ha from 212475 Southgate Sideroad 21, altering lot sizes to ~11.8 ha and ~3.75 ha
• C24-24 rezoning to permit a 750 m² metal workshop and office on‑farm, removing employee limit
• Application and planning justification documents attached for C23-24
• Application drawings and notice of public meeting attached for C24-24
• Agency comments (Bell, County of Grey, Public Works, Enbridge Gas) submitted for both applications

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Southgate Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 Capital Project and associated budget. It will review the Recreation Action Plan for a sports field complex. Members will consider adopting new fees and charges under By-law 2023-109 Schedule K. Updates will be given on the Hopeville Pavilion, Dundalk Arena food booth, and pool accessibility at Dundalk Memorial Park.

• 2025 Capital Project Discussion (2025 Capital Budget - Discussion.pdf)
• Recreation Action Plan / Sports Field Complex (Recreation AP 2024 Current.pdf, Rec Site Picture Version 3.pdf)
• 2025 Fees and Charges Discussion (By-law 2023-109 - Adopt Fees and Charges - Schedule K - Recreation.pdf)
• Hopeville Pavilion verbal update (image attachments)
• Dundalk Memorial Park Pool accessibility verbal update (Dundalk Memorial Park Pool.pdf)

Southgate Public Library Board

The agenda for the Southgate Public Library Board meeting on 2024-09-19 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions, contracts, or discussions recorded.

Council Meeting

The council will review the Ida Street Subdivision application, which proposes 321 residential units and new municipal infrastructure, and hear comments from agencies and the public. It will also adopt the draft Communications and Community Engagement Strategy and approve By‑law 2024‑112 to sign a site‑plan agreement with Mel‑Mar Industries for land at 126282 Southgate Road 12. Additionally, the council will disband the Community Fund Management Committee and pass By‑law 2024‑113 confirming the meeting proceedings.

• Ida Street Subdivision – 321 units (266 single‑detached, 52 townhouses, 3 future), new roads, roundabout at County Road 9/Ida Street, water/sewer, park blocks (~0.8 ha and 1.2 ha) and open space
• By‑law 2024‑112 – authorizes Mayor and Clerk to sign a site‑plan agreement with Mel‑Mar Industries Inc. for 126282 Southgate Road 12, Concession 8, Lot 28‑29
• Adoption of Draft Communications and Community Engagement Strategy (SIO2024‑06)
• Disbandment of the Southgate Community Fund Management Committee effective Sept 18, 2024 and appointment of a new committee member with compensation per Policy #21
• By‑law 2024‑113 – confirms the proceedings of the September 18, 2024 regular council meeting

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Southgate Community Fund Management Committee will confirm the meeting agenda, approve the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting, and receive staff report CL2024-033 for information. No delegations, presentations, or correspondence are scheduled. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Resolution to confirm the agenda as presented
• Adoption of the July 8, 2024 Community Fund Management Committee minutes
• Receipt of staff report CL2024-033 – Southgate Community Fund Management Committee Update
• No delegations or presentations submitted
• Adjournment of the meeting

Council Meeting

The council will receive delegations on an outdoor pool project, water‑sanitary strategy, and development updates. It will adopt recent meeting minutes and approve several by‑laws, including a $184,900 contract to replace culverts on Southgate Sideroad 49, a rezoning of 260219 Southgate Road 26 for on‑farm use, and the removal of holding provisions for Flato Phase 11. Additional approvals include a $25,000 budget for the township’s 25th anniversary, a $7,440 library funding allocation, and a memorandum of understanding with the South Grey Chamber of Commerce. The council also authorizes the installation of ten new murals in downtown Dundalk.

• Award contract to 12473020 Canada Inc o/a Rice Construction for culvert replacements on Sideroad 49 – $184,900 plus HST
• By‑law 2024‑109 rezoning 260219 Southgate Road 26 for on‑farm diversified use (750 m² shop, storage)
• By‑law 2024‑108 MOU with South Grey Chamber of Commerce (effective Jan 1 2024‑Dec 31 2026)
• Approve $25,000 budget for the township’s 25th anniversary events
• Allocate $7,440 from reserve funds to the Wellington County Library Board agreement

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review and decide on five minor variance applications. These requests include farm expansions, a welding shop, and residential modifications.

• A6-24: Minor variance for a welding shop and outdoor storage limited to 150 square metres at Ventry Acres
• A7-24: Farm expansion for a 1,901 square metre dairy barn and storage facilities at 391311 Grey Road 109
• A8-24: Reduction of Minimum Distance Separation to 118 metres for a barn and bunker at 04547 Southgate Road 04
• A10-24: Rear yard minor variance for an attached garage at 185 Russell Street, Dundalk
• A11-24: Reduced minimum gross floor area of 92.16 square metres for a mobile home at 032106 Southgate Sideroad 03

Public Planning

The Southgate Public Planning Committee will discuss two items: a rezoning application (C21-24) to allow a 750‑square‑metre metal workshop, office, lunchroom and power room with 500 sq m of outdoor storage on PT Lot 198‑200, and an Official Plan amendment (C20-24 and OPA1-24) that would add policies limiting where large‑scale renewable energy and battery storage projects can be sited and require site‑specific zoning amendments. The committee will hear comments from agencies and the public on both items before any decision is made.

• C21-24 rezoning for Tubegate Inc. to permit on‑farm diversified use (metal workshop) on PT Lot 198‑200, Con 2 SWTSR
• C20-24 and OPA1-24 Official Plan amendment to restrict land‑use designations for renewable energy facilities and energy storage systems
• Requirement that any new renewable energy or storage project obtain a site‑specific zoning amendment
• Agency comments received for both items (Bell, County of Grey, Enbridge Gas, Fire Department, Public Works, SVCA, etc.)
• Public meeting notices and application documents attached to the agenda

Council Meeting

The Southgate Council will consider several items, including authorizing By-law 2024-105 to formalize an aerial fire‑protection agreement with the Shelburne and District Fire Department Joint Board of Management. Other matters include a noise‑bylaw exemption for the Grey County Truck Show, a request to transfer Woodland Cemetery operations to the township, street‑naming approvals for Aitken and Gardiner, and a website migration agreement with GHD Digital that allocates $18,200 in the 2025 budget.

• By‑law 2024-105: authorize Southgate‑Shelburne aerial fire‑operations agreement
• Noise By‑law exemption (CL2024-027) for Grey County Truck Show, Aug 10‑11, 2024, 11 p.m.–1 a.m.
• Cemetery Transfer Request (CL2024-030) to assume Woodland Cemetery operations Jan 1 2025
• Street‑naming approvals for Aitken and Gardiner (CL2024-028) and update of Policy 69 schedule
• Website migration agreement with GHD Digital, budgeted $18,200 for 2025 (SIO2024-005)

Council Meeting - Special

The Southgate Township Council convened a special meeting on August 6, 2024. After confirming the agenda, the Council entered a closed session to address labour relations and employee negotiations under the HR matters provision. The meeting also included the adoption of By-law 2024-107 to record the proceedings and concluded with adjournment.

• Petition for special meeting submitted by a majority of Council members (received August 1, 2024)
• Closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations (HR matters)
• Confirmation of agenda as presented
• Adoption of By-law 2024-107 confirming the special council meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

Public Planning

The Southgate Public Planning Committee will review four applications: a 45‑metre Xplore communications tower at 240245 Southgate Road 24, a rezoning for on‑farm diversified use with a 750 m² workshop and 500 m² outdoor storage at Con 12 Lot 16, a rezoning of a 0.82‑hectare surplus farm lot fronting Highway 6 (C19‑24), and a rezoning to permit 24 stacked townhouses at 271 Main St E. Each item includes background documents, agency comments, and a presentation to council. The meeting will include public comments and council questions on each proposal.

• 45.0 m Xplore communications tower at 240245 Southgate Road 24 (C16‑24)
• Rezoning for on‑farm diversified use (750 m² workshop, 500 m² storage) at Con 12 Lot 16 (C18‑24)
• Rezoning of 0.82‑ha surplus farm lot fronting Highway 6 (C19‑24)
• Rezoning to allow 24 stacked townhouses at 271 Main St E (C17‑24)
• Environmental Protection Zone adjustment for the Con 12 Lot 16 site (C18‑24)

Council Meeting - Special

The special council meeting will consider three by‑laws. By‑law 2024‑096 appoints Deputy Treasurers Dina Lundy, Lindsey Green and Kayla Best. By‑law 2024‑098 authorizes a security agreement with Dundalk Flato Meadows Inc., Southgate Meadows Inc. and Flato Developments Inc. By‑law 2024‑099 confirms the proceedings of this July 18 meeting.

• By‑law 2024‑096 – appoint Deputy Treasurers Dina Lundy, Lindsey Green and Kayla Best
• By‑law 2024‑098 – authorize security agreement with Dundalk Flato Meadows Inc., Southgate Meadows Inc. and Flato Developments Inc.
• By‑law 2024‑099 – confirm the July 18, 2024 special council meeting proceedings

Southgate Community Fund Management Committee

The Committee will receive an announcement regarding Neighbourhood Small Grants and Spring 2024 Community Grants recipients. Stuart Reid from the Community Foundation Grey Bruce will also present on the 2024 Ambassador Forum. Additionally, the Committee will review the 2023 Fiscal Year Fund Statement.

• Announcement of Neighbourhood Small Grants and Spring 2024 Community Grants recipients
• Presentation regarding the 2024 Ambassador Forum
• Review of the 2023 Fiscal Year Fund Statement from Community Foundation Grey Bruce

Council Meeting - Special

This special meeting consists of procedural items, including a closed session for Council and Staff Relations Training. The agenda also includes By-law 2024-090 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Closed session for Council and Staff Relations Training
• By-law 2024-090 to confirm meeting proceedings

Southgate Public Library Board

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the text.

Council Meeting

Council will review several zoning amendments for on-farm manufacturing and storage. The agenda also includes adopting a new electric vehicle charging station policy and a canine control by-law. Additionally, the council will review business retention reports and property surplus declarations.

• Adoption of By-law 2024-078 for canine control and licensing
• Rezoning at 079268 Southgate Sideroad 7 for on-farm diversified use
• Approval of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Policy
• Declaration of surplus property on Uncle Tom Crescent
• Site plan agreement for NB Martin MFG Inc at Southgate Sideroad 19

Public Planning

The Public Planning meeting will discuss three rezoning applications in the Township of Proton. These proposals involve allowing various on-farm diversified uses, such as metal works and workshops, alongside new or modified farm clusters.

• Rezoning for Nelson H Bauman to permit dry metal works and a second dwelling unit
• Rezoning for Joseph & Emerson Bowman to reduce minimum lot area from 40 to 20 hectares
• Rezoning for Brookelane Industries Inc. to allow an on-farm workshop and storage

Council Meeting - Special

The Southgate Council is meeting to appoint a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors through By-law 2024-086. The agenda also includes confirming the proceedings of this special meeting via By-law 2024-087.

• By-law 2024-086: Appointment of Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors
• By-law 2024-087: Confirming June 26, 2024 Special Council Meeting proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing a minor variance application for Ventry Acres Inc. at Con 13 Pt Lot 33. The proposal includes a welding shop and a single detached dwelling subject to specific size and screening conditions. The committee will also consider a cancellation certificate request for 2669552 Ontario Inc.

• Minor variance application A6-24 (Ventry Acres Inc.)
• Cancellation certificate PL2024-054 (2669552 Ontario Inc.)
• 150 square meter limit for welding shop and outdoor storage

Council Meeting

The Council will consider the adoption of a new Canine Control By-law and several rezoning applications. The meeting also includes proposals for Community Improvement Plan funding and updates to municipal personnel policies.

• Adoption of the new Canine Control By-law (By-law 2024-078)
• $3,060 Community Improvement Plan funding for 392098 Grey Road 109
• $2,305 Community Improvement Plan funding for 772194 Hwy 10, Dundalk
• Rezoning of 712457 Southgate Sideroad 71 for on-farm diversified use
• Updates to municipal Personnel Policy and Health Care Spending Account

Council Meeting - Special

The Southgate Special Council meeting includes a closed session regarding Essentials of Municipal Firefighting Training. The council will also pass By-law 2024-077 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Closed session for Essentials of Municipal Firefighting Training
• By-law 2024-077 to confirm meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

The meeting includes decisions on the 2024 property tax rates and updates to the Tile Drainage Loan Policy. Council will also review zoning amendments for commercial use and residential garden suites. Other items include road renaming feedback and a land purchase agreement for the Proton Pit.

• Adoption of 2024 property tax rates via By-law 2024-059
• Zoning amendment to permit restaurants and convenience stores in Highway Commercial-3 Zone
• Purchase and sale agreement for 'Proton Pit' lands with Pallister Farms Ltd.
• Approval of $25,000 for Holstein Sand Shed roofing replacement
• Release of $50,000 in securities for Flato Edgewood Greens Phase 2B