St. Thomas public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The City of St. Thomas will discuss the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Subdivision and a heritage designation for 114 Metcalfe Street. The agenda also includes proposed zoning by-law revisions regarding vehicle weight restrictions in residential zones.
- Draft Plan of Subdivision for Yarmouth Yards Industrial Subdivision
- Heritage Designation for 114 Metcalfe Street
- Zoning By-Law revisions for oversized vehicle weight restrictions
- Temporary removal of part-lot control for semi-detached dwellings
- Notice of intention to adopt 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
Council Meeting
Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole to discuss development, infrastructure, and corporate governance. Key items include the 2024 interim tax levy, borrowing limits, and various zoning and community improvement projects.
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 50 Silver Street
- Community Improvement Plan project at 90 Hincks Street
- Environmental Site Assessment Grant for 118 Centre Street
- 2024 Interim Tax Levy and 2024 Borrowing Limits
- Traffic volume and speed study for Wilson Avenue and Fairview Avenue
Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole session to discuss strategic direction and development. The regular session includes reviews of several heritage alteration requests and communications regarding the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority budget.
- Elgin County Railway Museum Lands at 225 Wellington Street
- Heritage Alteration Permit for 739 Talbot Street
- Request for Alterations for 76 Talbot Street
- Request for Alterations for 502 Talbot Street
- Kettle Creek Conservation Authority 2024 Draft Budget and Levy Apportionment
Budget Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 Capital and Operating Budgets. The session includes an introduction to the budget process and an overview of Asset Management.
- Proposed 2024 Capital Budget
- Proposed 2024 Operating Budget
- Asset Management overview
Zoning Meeting
Council held a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for a proposed residential development. The project includes 12 two-storey townhouses and one existing single detached dwelling. Planning staff will meet with the developer to discuss public concerns before reporting back to Council.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 125 Centennial Avenue
- Proposed construction of 12 two-storey townhouses
- Petition received in opposition to the multi-family complex containing 75 signatures
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the 2023-24 winter preparation plan for homelessness and review intersection improvements at First Avenue, Edward Street, Fairview Avenue, and Talbot Street. The meeting also includes a presentation on elder abuse prevention and updates on local development applications.
- 2023-24 Winter Preparation for Homelessness report
- Draft Plan Approval for 21 Park Avenue
- First Avenue and Edward Street intersection review
- Fairview Avenue and Talbot Street intersection improvements
- Renewal of service agreement for Mission Systems Development Corp