West Lincoln Township public meetings in 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a consent application to sever the A&W restaurant from the Village Square plaza at 239 St. Catharines Street, and a related minor variance application to address zoning deficiencies on the retained plaza lands. A deferral has been requested by the Region of Niagara for a separate minor variance application (A17/2023WL) to allow more time for environmental engagement.

• Consent application B09/2023WL to sever A&W from Village Square plaza at 239 St. Catharines Street
• Minor variance application A16/2023WL to address three zoning deficiencies on retained plaza lands: 7% landscaped open space (requires 10%), 407 parking spaces (requires 433), and 14 barrier-free spaces (requires 17)
• Deferral requested for minor variance application A17/2023WL by Region of Niagara for environmental review
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023 and October 25, 2023 meetings

Council

West Lincoln Township Council is meeting to handle routine business, including confirming previous minutes, receiving communications, and approving several by-laws. Key actions include adopting the 2024 interim tax levy, consolidating user fees and charges, and naming Dennis Drive and Brandon Lane while assuming the subdivision's streets and works. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• By-law 2023-89: 2024 interim tax levy with 15% penalty and interest
• By-law 2023-90: Consolidated User Fees and Charges By-law for 2024
• By-law 2023-88: Assumption of Dennis Drive and Brandon Lane (Plan 30M-446)
• By-law 2023-87: Official Plan Amendment No. 57 (Spring Creek Heights Secondary Plan)
• Closed session: Development agreements, OLT appeal (OPA 63), CAO performance review

All Committees Meeting (Including Public Meetings)

The West Lincoln Township All Committees Meeting will decide on several staff recommendations, including amendments to permitted uses in the Spring Creek Secondary Plan, adoption of a consolidated 2024 user fees and charges by-law, and installation of an all-way stop at Port Davidson Road and Sixteen Road. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as committee vice-chair rotations and endorsement of the drinking water quality management system.

• Amendments to permitted uses of Spring Creek Secondary Plan (OPA 57)
• Consolidated User Fees and Charges By-Law and 2024 User Fees and Charges
• All-way stop control at Port Davidson Road and Sixteen Road intersection
• Budget amendment of $50,000 for additional equipment on 2022 motor grader
• Amendment to Fire Route By-law for Niagara Pallet and West Lincoln Community Centre

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two minor variance applications. One seeks relief for an attached garage at 5811 Young Street, and the other seeks multiple variances to permit a gas station at 2173 Regional Road 20.

• A14/2023 - Mark and Angela Goobie: request to allow attached garage projecting 16m closer to front lot line than permitted at 5811 Young Street
• A15/2023 - 2594092 Ontario Inc.: request to allow gas station with reduced front yard setback (1m vs 9m required), reduced side yards, fewer parking spaces (6 vs 7), narrower planting strip (0.6m vs 1.5m), and wider driveway (6m vs 4.5m max) at 2173 Regional Road 20

Council

Council will vote on a motion to endorse a 2.7 megawatt co-generation facility expansion by P. Ravensbergen & Sons Ltd. at 2873 South Grimsby Road 10. The meeting also includes adoption of several by-laws, including appointments to the library board and an integrity commissioner, and confirmation of previous meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal and personnel matters under solicitor-client privilege.

• Endorsement of 2.7 MW co-generation facility at 2873 South Grimsby Road 10 (Item 16.2)
• Adoption of By-law 2023-82 establishing retention periods for Township records
• Adoption of By-law 2023-83 amending appointments to the Public Library Board
• Adoption of By-law 2023-84 appointing an Integrity Commissioner
• Closed session for legal advice on personnel matters (Item 2.1)

Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee will consider several routine items and staff reports. Key decisions include directing staff to remove the top coat of asphalt at Fire Station 2 and approving an updated records retention bylaw. The committee will also accept a library board resignation and appoint marriage licence issuers.

• Direct staff to remove top coat of asphalt from contract with Niacon at West Lincoln Fire Station 2
• Approve updated Records Retention By-law and delegate authority to Clerk to amend retention schedule
• Accept resignation of Peggy Cook from West Lincoln Public Library Board
• Appoint marriage licence issuers for the Township
• Receive financial update as of October 31, 2023

Infrastructure Committee

This agenda for the West Lincoln Township Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will receive staff reports and consider recommendations on several planning matters, including a request to allow backyard chickens in urban/hamlet areas, waiving planning fees for the Legion Villa affordable housing development, and a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law. The meeting also includes closed-session items on staffing and the CAO's performance review, plus verbal updates on an Ontario Land Tribunal case and a hydrovac request.

• Backyard chickens: staff authorized to hold a public meeting on permitting non-farmers and urban/hamlet residents to keep chickens
• Legion Villa affordable housing: request to waive pre-consultation fee; staff directed to include an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan in 2024 budget
• Zoning By-law 2017-70 Housekeeping Amendment No. 7 (File No. 1601-007-23) recommended for approval
• Information reports on winter parking enforcement (PD-55-2023), provincial land use planning changes (PD-58-2023), and Official Plan 5-year review (PD-57-2023)
• Closed session: staffing updates, staffing concerns, and CAO performance review

Special Council

This special council meeting includes a presentation by Tim Dobbie of TLD Consulting on local governance, for information only. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation by Tim Dobbie (TLD Consulting) on local governance for Grimsby, Lincoln, and West Lincoln

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three applications: a surplus farm dwelling severance at 4813 Canborough Road, a minor boundary adjustment at 6159 Spring Creek Road to allow expansion of the Big Country Raw facility, and a change of condition request for a prior severance at 7330 Concession Road 3. No requests for withdrawal or adjournment have been made, and there are no minutes to approve.

• Consent application B07/2023WL by B and A Heaslip Farms Ltd. for surplus farm dwelling severance at 4813 Canborough Road, creating a 0.63 ha parcel and 34 ha remnant
• Consent application B08/2023WL by Spring Creek Holdings Ltd. for minor boundary adjustment at 6159 Spring Creek Road, adding 0.88 ha to an existing 1.99 ha parcel
• Change of condition request for surplus farm dwelling severance at 7330 Concession Road 3

Council

The Council is reviewing several municipal by-laws including noise regulations and parking penalties. They are also considering a motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and discussing Fire Station 2 building deficiencies in a closed session.

• Declaration of intimate partner violence as an epidemic
• By-law 2023-73: Zoning amendment for 2854604 Ontario Inc - Abingdon Vacant Land Condo
• By-law 2023-74: Amendment to Noise By-law 2013-50
• By-law 2023-75: Amendment to Non-Parking Administrative Penalties
• Fire Station 2 Building deficiency list request

Infrastructure Committee

The Public Works & Recreation Committee is deciding on two main items: declaring a land transfer at 7005 Concession 4 Road as a public highway, and endorsing a conceptual design for Wellandport Community Park and shoreline enhancements. The committee will also receive minutes from the West Lincoln Public Library Board meetings.

• Land transfer declaration as public highway at 7005 Concession 4 Road
• Endorsement of conceptual design for Wellandport Community Park and shoreline enhancements
• Staff directed to seek OPG Welland River Fluctuation Mitigation Fund for park design elements
• Project to be introduced in 10-year capital budget forecast

Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee will consider several staff recommendations, including a $49,620 increase to the 2024 crossing guard budget, renewal of an AODA consulting agreement with The Herrington Group Ltd., and appointment of a new Integrity Commissioner. The committee will also receive a financial update as of September 30, 2023, and discuss community recognition awards. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Crossing guard staffing: Option No. 2 would pay full hour for 40-minute shifts, raising 2024 budget to $113,910 (increase of $49,620)
• Renew agreement with The Herrington Group Ltd. for AODA consulting for two years (Feb 1, 2024 – Jan 31, 2026); JAAC membership cost $10,000/year
• Appoint Michael L. Maynard of ADR Chambers Inc. as Integrity Commissioner; John Mascarin retains authority for prior investigations
• Financial update as of September 30, 2023 (Report T-27-2023) to be received for information
• Closed session: citizen appointments to Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee, CAO performance review policy, nomination to Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will hold a public hearing on zoning bylaw housekeeping amendments (No. 7), including updates to definitions and adjustments for townhouse zones. The committee will also vote on a draft plan of vacant land condominium and zoning amendment at Abingdon Road and Regional Road 65 (Silver Street), and consider amendments to the Noise By-law. Other items include a cost-sharing policy for Official Plan Amendment No. 66 and a service level agreement with the Region of Niagara.

• Public hearing on Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendments No. 7, including salvage yard definition, truck transport terminal, and townhouse zone adjustments
• Recommendation to approve Zoning By-law Amendment (File 1601-016-22) and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium (CDM 2000-91-22) at Abingdon Road and Regional Road 65 (Silver Street)
• Recommendation to pass an amending by-law to update and modernize the Township's Noise By-law
• Staff authorized to circulate Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 66 on Cost Sharing Policy for input
• Information report on West Lincoln's Top 5 Recommendations from the Housing Affordability Task Force

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three applications: a consent for a minor boundary adjustment on Concession 3 Road, a minor variance for a warehouse rebuild at 5144 Canborough Road, and a minor variance for a dwelling addition at 8168 Sixteen Road. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as disclosure of interests and adjournment.

• Consent application B06/2023WL: Nick and Taylor DeJonge seek a minor boundary adjustment to add 0.53 acres from 7226 Concession 2 Road to 7262 Concession 3 Road.
• Minor variance A11/2023WL: 2728210 ONTARIO INC. requests relief to permit 7 parking spaces instead of 9, and a reduced interior side yard setback of 3.49 metres instead of 9 metres, for a new warehouse at 5144 Canborough Road.
• Minor variance A13/2023WL: Amjad requests a reduced front yard setback of 11 metres instead of 15 metres to allow an addition to the dwelling at 8168 Sixteen Road.

Council

Council will consider several by-laws and recommendations, including a zoning amendment for properties at 8214 and 8248 Concession 3 Road, a one-year extension of draft plan approval for a condominium at 167 St. Catharine Street, and authorization of an agreement with Ontario Construction Inc. for emergency repairs to East Chippawa Road slope failure and concrete box culvert. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from previous committee meetings and routine procedural items.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Henry and Lisa Van Ryn at 8214 and 8248 Concession 3 Road (By-law 2023-68)
• One-year extension of draft plan of condominium approval for 167 St. Catharine Street (File No. 2100-086-17)
• Authorization of agreement with Ontario Construction Inc. for East Chippawa Road slope failure and concrete box culvert emergency repair (By-law 2023-71)
• Removal of development agreement from title on lands in former Township of Gainsborough (Gallucci) (By-law 2023-69)
• Amendment to accessible parking by-law (By-law 2023-70)

Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a recommendation to partially demolish the old Fire Station 2 to create an indoor training space. The committee will also receive the 2024 budget process schedule, consider a cemetery grant of $1,719 per acre, and update purchasing and tendering policies. A closed session is planned to discuss property tax adjustments, citizen appointments, and staffing.

• Partial demolition of old Fire Station 2, retaining two northern bays for indoor training space
• Cemetery grant of $1,719 per acre proposed for 2024 budget
• 2024 budget process and schedule presented for information
• Tendering and Purchasing Policy update recommended for adoption
• Resignation of Judi Kelly from Library Board and Age Friendly Advisory Committee received with regrets

Infrastructure Committee

The Public Works/Recreation/Arena Committee will consider three staff reports: an emergency repair for a slope failure and concrete box culvert on East Chippawa Road costing $266,815, a cost-sharing agreement with Niagara Region for a pedestrian crossover at St. Catharine Street and Dennis Drive, and extending a recreation programmer contract for the Santa Claus Parade. The meeting also includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Emergency repair of East Chippawa Road slope failure and concrete box culvert by Ontario Construction Inc. for $266,815 (excluding HST), with total project cost of $345,000
• Budget amendment BA2023-11 of $300,000 for the culvert repair, funded by $30,000 from Development Charges and $270,000 from Capital Reserve
• Pedestrian crossover at St. Catharine Street and Dennis Drive with a cost-sharing agreement with Niagara Region; budget amendment BA2023-12 of $57,200 from Capital Reserve
• Extension of Recreation and Wellness Programmer contract from Jan 1 to Mar 1, 2024, funded by $14,000 from Contingency Reserve for Santa Claus Parade planning
• Consent agenda includes minutes from West Lincoln Public Library Board meeting of July 25, 2023

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning bylaw amendment for 8214 and 8248 Concession 3 Road. They will also hear a presentation requesting waived development fees for Legion Villa and a delegation on backyard chickens in residential zones. Consent items include the 2022 building department budget report and a housekeeping amendment to the zoning bylaw.

• Zoning bylaw amendment for 8214 and 8248 Concession 3 Road (File No. 1601-006-23)
• Presentation and referral on waiving development fees for Legion Villa
• Delegation on backyard chickens in residential zones
• Consent agenda: 2022 Building Department Annual Budget Report (PD-44-2023)
• Consent agenda: Housekeeping Amendment No. 7 to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2017-70 (PD-48-2023)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a consent application for a surplus farm dwelling severance at 1738 Caistor Gainsborough Townline Road, and two minor variance applications at 7972 Mud Street and 9262 Concession 2 Road. One application (A11/2023WL) has been deferred.

• Consent application B05/2023WL to sever a surplus farm dwelling at 1738 Caistor Gainsborough Townline Road, with proposed severed lot of 0.51 ha and remnant 18.5 ha
• Minor variance A10/2023WL to allow an agricultural accessory building 165 m from the dwelling at 7972 Mud Street, exceeding the 50 m maximum in the Agricultural 'A' zone
• Minor variance A12/2023WL to recognize a deficient lot area of 0.65 ha at 9262 Concession 2 Road, far below the 40 ha minimum in the Agricultural 'A' zone, as a condition of a boundary adjustment

Council (includes All Committees)

West Lincoln Township Council will vote on zoning by-law amendments for 5623 Twenty Mile Road and a P. Budd Developments Inc. application, accept a $224,900 hot mix spot repair tender from Circle P Paving Inc., and consider several routine items including committee resignations, a community festival designation, and a tree planting agreement.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 5623 Twenty Mile Road (File No. 1601-01-23) recommended for approval
• Zoning by-law amendment for P. Budd Developments Inc. (File No. 1601-004-23) recommended for approval
• Tender acceptance of $224,900 (plus HST) to Circle P Paving Inc. for hot mix spot repairs
• Designation of the 2023 West Niagara Fair as a 'Community Festival of Municipal Significance' for alcohol permitting
• Authorization to open an RBC Securities bank account for the township

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application from Woodland Poultry to exceed the maximum lot coverage by 7% and reduce the minimum distance separation (MDS) setback by 15% for two proposed chicken barns. Planning staff recommend removal of three existing barns to accommodate the new structures.

• A08/2023WL – Woodland Poultry: variance to allow 17% lot coverage instead of 10% in Agricultural 'A' zone
• Variance to reduce MDS II setback from 184 m to 156.4 m (15% reduction)
• Staff recommendation to remove three existing barns for two proposed chicken barns

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment will hear two applications: a minor variance to allow a replacement building within an Environmental Protection zone at 505 Boyle Road, and a consent application for a boundary adjustment and new easement at 161 and 171 Mill Street. One application (A08/2023WL, Woodland Poultry Ltd) has been deferred due to a floodplain issue.

• Minor variance A09/2023WL: replace building in EP zone at 505 Boyle Road, with 6.2-metre exterior side yard setback
• Consent B04/2023WL: boundary adjustment adding Part 3 (475.5 m²) and Part 4 (1298.9 m²) from 161 Mill Street to 171 Mill Street, plus new right-of-way easement (Part 6)
• Application A08/2023WL (Woodland Poultry Ltd) deferred due to floodplain issue and site plan revision

Council (includes All Committees)

Council will hold public meetings and vote on two planning applications: an Official Plan and zoning amendment for a six-storey apartment building on South Grimsby Road 5, and a zoning bylaw amendment for a property at 7005 Concession 4 Road. Other business includes approving the 2022 audited financial statements, a $97,000 budget amendment for a fire rescue vehicle replacement, and new policies on code of conduct and whistleblowing.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment by P Budd Developments Inc. for a six-storey apartment building on South Grimsby Road 5
• Public meeting for Zoning Bylaw Amendment by Brad Snippe at 7005 Concession 4 Road
• Approval of $97,000 budget amendment for Squad 2 replacement at Station 2 in Caistor Centre, financed from Fire Reserve
• Approval of 2022 Accumulated Operating Surplus: $150,000 to 2024 Operating Budget, $447,518 to Contingency Reserve
• Adoption of new Code of Conduct Policy and Whistleblower Policy

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider two minor variance applications. One application seeks relief for a market store and accessory building at 2913 South Grimsby Road 14, and the other for an accessory building at 8690 Twenty Road. One application (A08/2023WL) has been deferred.

• A06/2023WL - Durco: variances for market store and accessory building at 2913 South Grimsby Road 14
• A07/2023WL - Bartels: variance for accessory building 57.60m from dwelling at 8690 Twenty Road
• Application A08/2023WL deferred

Council

West Lincoln Township Council will consider a motion to declare a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, addiction, and housing affordability, and to advocate for more hospital funding and a domestic abuse shelter. The council will also vote on the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan, approve the 2022 audited financial statements, and adopt several by-laws, including a CUPE collective agreement and a pre-servicing agreement with P. Budd Developments Inc.

• Motion to declare state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, addiction, and housing affordability
• Approval of 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (Report CAO-02-2023)
• Approval of 2022 Draft Audited Financial Statements (Report T-16-2023)
• By-law 2023-45: Authorize CUPE collective agreement
• By-law 2023-46: Pre-servicing agreement with P. Budd Developments Inc. for Station Meadows West Subdivision

Special Council

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Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a new Animal Control By-law to replace the existing Dog Control By-law, opening a BMO bank account with designated signing authorities, and receiving the Treasurer's Annual Statement for 2022 Development Charges. The meeting also includes closed-session items on legal matters and citizen appointments to boards and committees.

• Recommendation to adopt a new Animal Control By-law and repeal Dog Control By-law 2011-44
• Proposal to open a BMO bank account with signing authorities D. DeFilippis and K. Hall
• Information report on Treasurer's Annual Statement for 2022 Development Charges
• Closed session to discuss legal matter: Notice of Application for Judicial Review
• Closed session to consider citizen appointments to Heritage Committee, Age Friendly Advisory Committee, West Lincoln Public Library Board, and Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Infrastructure Committee

The Public Works/Recreation/Arena Committee will consider awarding a $78,070 engineering contract to Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. for watermain replacement on Barbara St., Brooks Circ., and Killins St., along with a $35,000 budget amendment from the Water Reserve. The agenda also includes routine approval of library board minutes and public comment procedures.

• Award of RFP to Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. for $78,070 (excl. HST) for watermain replacement engineering services on Barbara St., Brooks Circ., and Killins St.
• Budget Amendment BA2023-06 for $35,000, financed by transfer from Water Reserve
• Consent agenda includes West Lincoln Public Library Board minutes from Feb. 13 and May 24, 2023

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will discuss and vote on several planning and development items, including an Official Plan Amendment to implement provincial changes, a pre-servicing agreement with P. Budd Developments Inc., and a request for up to $75,000 in funding for a welcoming signage project. The meeting also includes closed-session matters on a collective agreement and legal issues, plus routine consent items and informational updates.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 65 to implement provincial changes (Bill 109, 23)
• Authority to sign pre-servicing agreement with P. Budd Developments Inc.
• Budget amendment BA2023-04 for up to $75,000 for PRIP welcoming signage
• Amendments to Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) by-law and Hearing Officer Appointment by-law
• Endorsement of Block Plan and MESP Guidelines for development in expansion area

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 31, 2023, to consider three minor variance applications. Each application seeks relief from zoning bylaws to allow accessory dwelling units with deviations in size, location, or septic systems. No minutes or other business are scheduled for approval.

• A04/2023WL – Brad and Kristi Hiseler: request to place a detached garage with accessory dwelling in front of the main house at 9707 York Road, plus a separate septic system
• A05/2023WL – Mary and Henry Otten: request for an accessory dwelling unit of 112 sq m (1200 sq ft) at 1561 Silverdale Road, exceeding the 100 sq m limit, plus a separate septic system
• A08/2022WL – Mike Keizer and Chaundra Vachon: request for an accessory dwelling unit of 192.52 sq m (44.94% of main dwelling floor area) at 2433 Port Davidson Road, exceeding the 40% limit

Council

West Lincoln Township Council will vote on the 2023 tax rate by-law and a $250,000 LED lighting upgrade at Leisureplex ball diamonds. The agenda also includes a land purchase for a road allowance on Abingdon Road and a resolution recognizing June as Pride Month. Several minutes and information reports are scheduled for approval.

• 2023 Tax Rate By-Law (By-law 2023-36) to set rates of taxation for the year
• Award of $222,000 contract to Conrad Lighting Solutions for Leisureplex ball diamond LED lighting upgrades, plus $22,000 contingency (total $250,000)
• Purchase of a triangular parcel on southeast corner of Abingdon Road and Concession 5 Road for road allowance (By-law 2023-37)
• Recognition of June as Pride Month and endorsement of Pride initiatives including raising the Progress Pride Flag on May 29
• Information report on St. Ann’s Road Reconstruction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study completion

Infrastructure Committee

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Corporate Services Committee

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Growth and Sustainability Committee

The West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss several planning matters, including a zoning bylaw amendment for a property at 5623 Twenty Mile Road, a proposed official plan amendment (No. 65) to implement provincial changes from Bills 109 and 23, and a review of secondary unit policies. The committee will also receive a presentation on by-law enforcement concerns and consider staff reports on provincial planning policy changes.

• Public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment for 5623 Twenty Mile Road (0.27 ha parcel, File No. 1601-011-23)
• Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 65 to address Bill 109, Bill 23, and related procedural changes
• Staff report recommending review of secondary dwelling unit policies and regulations
• Presentation by Malcolm and Vira High on by-law enforcement concerns
• Staff report on proposed provincial planning policy changes (ERO postings #0196822 and #0196813)

Special Council

The West Lincoln Township Council is conducting a strategic plan training workshop. The session includes a closed portion for council training with Suzanne Gibson and Associates.

• Strategic Plan Training Workshop with Suzanne Gibson & Associates

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four applications: two minor variances for home occupations and accessory buildings, and two consents for boundary adjustments between agricultural properties. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting.

• Minor variance A02/2023WL: home occupation (print/publishing studio) in accessory building at 9275 Concession 5 Road, requesting 88 sq m (36% of dwelling floor area) vs. bylaw's 25% limit
• Minor variance A03/2023WL: accessory building for Christmas tree equipment at 4164 Twenty Mile Road, proposed in front yard, 253 m from front lot line and 6.4 m in front of main building
• Consent B06/2022WL: boundary adjustment to sever 1.453 ha from 3625 Sixteen Road and add to 3581 Sixteen Road, resulting in 11.43 ha and 2.26 ha parcels
• Consent B03/2023WL: boundary adjustment to sever 0.40 ha from 8214 Concession 3 Road and add to 8248 Concession 3 Road, resulting in 17 ha and 1.37 ha parcels
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Special Council

This is a special council meeting dedicated to a strategic plan training workshop, led by Suzanne Gibson of Suzanne Gibson & Associates. The council will first close the meeting to the public for the training session, then resume in open session for the presentation. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session for council training on strategic planning
• Open session presentation by Suzanne Gibson & Associates
• Meeting held at Silverdale Community Centre, 4610 Sixteen Rd, St. Anns

Council

West Lincoln Council will consider several by-laws, including a road rehabilitation agreement with Walkers Construction Limited and the appointment of John Bartol as Chief Building Official. Council will also discuss a tabled item from 2022 regarding a landowner group's request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) and vote on a motion supporting Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.

• By-law 2023-34: Authorize agreement with Walkers Construction Limited for 2023 Road Rehabilitation Work Project
• By-law 2023-31: Appoint John Bartol as Chief Building Official, Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer and Property Standards Officer
• By-law 2023-32: Remove holding symbol for DeHaan Home Inc. lots 20, 56 & 57 on Regional Road 20
• Tabled item: Smithville Landowners Group request for support of a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)
• Motion to support Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)

Infrastructure Committee

The Public Works/Recreation/Arena Committee will consider awarding a $2,112,150 road rehabilitation contract to Walkers Construction Limited and approving a budget amendment. The agenda also includes information reports on the Murgatroyd Trail reconstruction grant and a 2022 review of the West Lincoln Community Centre and recreation services.

• Recommendation to award road rehabilitation tender to Walkers Construction Limited for $2,112,150 (excluding HST)
• Proposed budget amendment BA2023-01 to reallocate funds for five road projects and extra work on Young Street and Concession 4
• Information report on Murgatroyd Trail Reconstruction under the Inclusive and Accessible Community Grants Program
• Information report on West Lincoln Community Centre and Recreation Services 2022 Review

Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee will hear presentations from police and auditors, then vote on allowing Sunday gun hunting within township by-laws and on approving 2023 community sponsorships and cemetery/hall board grants. The agenda also includes acceptance of a heritage committee resignation and discussion of the council expense policy.

• Recommendation to permit Sunday gun hunting in West Lincoln under existing firearms by-law
• Recommendation to approve 2023 Community Sponsorships and Cemetery and Hall Board Grants (amounts not specified)
• Police presentation by Staff Sergeant Chris Lemaich on services in Niagara and West Lincoln
• KPMG presentation on the 2022 Audit Service Plan
• Acceptance of Al McLaren's resignation from the Heritage Committee

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will consider a request to review the township's noise by-law, a brownfield property tax assistance and rehabilitation grant application for lands on St. Catharine Street, and a holding symbol removal for the Crossings on Twenty North development. The committee will also receive verbal updates on Official Plan Amendments 62 and 63, an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, and will move into closed session for legal matters.

• Noise by-law (By-law 2013-50) review requested by Ed and Kim Wrzosek
• Brownfield tax assistance and rehabilitation grant for DeHaan Homes Inc. on south side of St. Catharine Street
• Holding symbol removal for Crossings on Twenty North (DeHaan Homes Inc.)
• Verbal updates on Official Plan Amendments 62 and 63 and OLT appeal (Mothers Against Wind Turbines Inc.)
• Closed session for legal/solicitor-client privilege matters

Committee of Adjustment

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Council

West Lincoln Council will consider endorsing four master plans (transportation, water/wastewater, subwatershed, stormwater) for Smithville infill and intensification, and will vote on 2023 budget items including $1.2M debenture for Vaughan Road paving. The agenda also includes a zoning bylaw amendment for 8535 Twenty Road and adoption of multiple by-laws.

• Endorsement of Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Subwatershed, and Stormwater Master Plans (PW-10-2023)
• Debenture financing of $1,200,000 for paving Vaughan Road from Caistor Gainsborough Townline Road to Wellandport Road
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 8535 Twenty Road (Bruinsma, File 1601-012-22)
• By-law 2023-26: Lease agreement with Ken Brunaccioni for hot dog cart in CIBC lot
• By-law 2023-27: Agreement with Safetek for 2023/2024 Tanker Apparatus

Infrastructure Committee

The Public Works & Recreation Committee is meeting to consider routine consent items, including appointing overall responsible operators and weed inspectors, and receiving an update on the Wellandport Community Centre shoreline enhancements project. Public comments on agenda items may be submitted in person or by email before 4:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Appointment of Overall Responsible Operators (Report PW09-2023)
• Appointment of Weed Inspectors (Report PW-08-2023)
• Wellandport Community Centre Shoreline Enhancements and Protection project update (Report PW-02-2023)
• Communities in Bloom 2023 Best Garden Selection Contest (Report REC-02-2023)
• West Lincoln Age Friendly Committee minutes of February 3, 2023

Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee is reviewing the final 2023 operating and capital budget, which proposes a 5.48% tax levy increase, and will consider options for elected officials' remuneration. The committee will also discuss a draft by-law to regulate delivery of graphic materials and other routine items.

• 2023 tax levy of $8,996,650 (5.48% increase) and $5,170,000 capital program
• Debenture financing: $1,200,000 for Vaughan Road paving, $1,592,600 for Fire Station 2 replacement
• Council remuneration options: $30,000 or phased $23,900 for 2023
• Draft by-law to require envelopes with warnings for graphic image flyers
• Lease agreement for hot dog cart in CIBC parking lot (Dog Got It)

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will hear presentations and comments on Official Plan Amendment No. 63 (Smithville Urban Boundary Expansion) and consider endorsing proposed modifications to OPAs 62 and 63 for Regional Council approval. It will also vote on several zoning by-law amendments, including a temporary use by-law for a garden suite and a zoning change at 197 Griffin Street, and receive an update on by-law enforcement at Grimsby Airpark. The meeting includes closed-session legal matters.

• Endorse modifications to Official Plan Amendments 62 and 63 for Regional Council consideration
• Approve temporary use by-law for Kelly/Redekop garden suite (File No. 1601-015-22)
• Approve zoning by-law amendment at 197 Griffin Street (File No. 1601-005-22)
• Receive update on by-law enforcement and land use planning at Grimsby Airpark
• Closed session on legal matters: natural severance and Ontario Land Tribunal case (Helen Kszan, File No. 22-00280)

Special Council

This Special Council meeting is closed to the public. The session includes a presentation by Stacy Hushion and Sabine Matheson of StrategyCorp Inc. regarding good governance.

• Good Governance PowerPoint presentation by StrategyCorp Inc.

Council

West Lincoln Township Council meets to receive a presentation on the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital redevelopment project, hear a public request to permit Sunday hunting, and consider adopting eight by-laws including a bridge rehabilitation agreement with Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. and an Official Plan amendment. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters and confirmation of prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Hamilton Health Sciences on West Lincoln Memorial Hospital redevelopment
• Public request by Steve Reid to permit Sunday hunting and firearm discharge
• By-law 2023-15 authorizing agreement with Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. for Pearson Bridge (TWL-ID-B23) rehabilitation
• By-law 2023-16 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 64 (Lot 34 Plan M89, residential medium to high density)
• By-law 2023-14 appointing KPMG LLP as external auditors

Committee of Adjustment

The West Lincoln Township Committee of Adjustment will meet via Zoom to hear one minor variance application and approve minutes from the February 10 annual general meeting. The application seeks permission for a detached garage in the technical front yard at 5280 Fieldstone Drive, Wellandport, which is not normally allowed in residential zones. A previously scheduled minor variance application has been rescheduled to March 29, 2023.

• Minor variance A01/2023WL by Kevin DeHaan for 5280 Fieldstone Drive, Wellandport, to permit a detached garage in the technical front yard
• Rescheduling of a minor variance application to March 29, 2023 hearing
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2023 Annual General Meeting

Infrastructure Committee

The Public Works/Recreation/Arena Committee will consider awarding a $1,034,502.12 contract for the Pearson Bridge rehabilitation to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc., along with a contingency and construction administration costs. The committee will also discuss declaring a land transfer on Concession 3 Road as a public highway, receive updates on the 2023 Farmers' Market, and approve routine consent items including water quality reports and committee minutes.

• Pearson Bridge (TWL-ID-B23) rehabilitation tender award to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. for $1,034,502.12 (excluding HST), plus $109,833.01 contingency and $62,620.00 for construction administration
• Pre-approval of $250,000.00 in 2023 budget for Pearson Bridge project, total project cost $1,250,000.00
• Declaration of Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 30R-15989 on Concession 3 Road as public highway (7807 Concession 3 Road)
• Information report on 2023 Farmers' Market
• Consent agenda includes 2022 Water Quality Annual Report, 2022 Water Distribution System Annual Report, and 2022 DWQMS Management Review Summary

Corporate Services Committee

The Administration/Finance/Fire Committee will consider the 2023 draft operating and capital budget, including a recommendation to transfer $400,000 from the projected 2022 operating surplus to the capital reserve. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal advice on a judicial review application, routine consent items, and a discussion on council remuneration.

• 2023 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (Report T-03-2023) with recommendation to transfer $400,000 to Capital Reserve
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged legal advice on Notice of Application for Judicial Review
• Consent agenda: Age Friendly Committee minutes (April 16, 2021) and January 2023 fire department monthly update
• Discussion on council remuneration (item A04-23)

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee will hold public meetings on three zoning by-law amendments, including a temporary use for a garden suite, a rezoning on Regional Road 20, and a condominium plan at Abingdon Road. The committee will also consider staff recommendations on an official plan amendment for Mill Street and a municipal support resolution for a 2.7 megawatt co-generation facility. The meeting begins with closed-session items on by-law enforcement and citizen appointments.

• Public meeting: Temporary use by-law for garden suite at 9275 Concession 5 Road (Kelly/Redekop)
• Public meeting: Zoning amendment at 9629 Regional Road 20 (VanHengstum)
• Public meeting: Zoning amendment and draft condominium plan at Abingdon Road and Regional Road 65 (2854604 Ontario Inc.)
• Recommendation to approve Official Plan Amendment 64 and zoning amendment for Lot 34, Mill Street
• Recommendation to endorse municipal support for 2.7 MW co-generation facility at 2873 South Grimsby Road 10 (P. Ravensbergen & Sons Ltd.)

Council

West Lincoln Township Council is meeting to consider several recommendations, including a $70,000 funding request from McNally House Hospice (to be paid in four annual installments of $17,500) and the appointment of KPMG LLP as municipal auditor for a five-year term. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirming minutes, receiving reports, and adopting several by-laws, including an interim tax levy by-law. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for insurance and risk management training.

• McNally House Hospice expansion update and $70,000 funding request referred to 2023 budget
• Appointment of KPMG LLP as municipal auditor for five-year term starting with 2022 audit
• 2023 Interim Tax Bylaw (By-law 2023-08) with 15% penalty and interest
• Request to repeal By-law 2010-37 regulating small game hunting (pheasant and rabbit)
• Adoption of by-laws including health and safety policy statement and delegation of planning powers

Special Council

This is a special council meeting of West Lincoln Township. The main item is a closed-session budget training presentation by the Treasurer/Director of Finance on reserves, financial reporting, revenue, and debentures. The meeting will not be livestreamed or recorded. After the closed session, the council will resume in open session for public comments on the same topic, then adjourn.

• Closed session for budget training on reserves, financial reporting, revenue, and debentures
• Presentation by Treasurer/Director of Finance Donna DeFilippis
• Meeting not livestreamed or recorded
• Public comments on budget training after open session resumes

Growth and Sustainability Committee

The West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning and enforcement items. The agenda includes public hearings for three zoning by-law amendments, a recommendation to approve a redline revision and extension for a draft plan of subdivision, and a proposal to delegate signing authority for planning agreements. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on legal and by-law enforcement matters, as well as appointments to citizen boards and committees.

• Public hearing: Zoning By-law Amendment at 197 Griffin Street for office space and four accessory dwelling units (File 1601-005-22)
• Public hearing: Zoning By-law Amendment at 8535 Twenty Road for agri-tourism country market (File 1601-012-22)
• Public hearing: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment on Mill Street for a three-unit townhouse (File 1601-013-22 ZBA & 1701-003-22 OPA)
• Recommendation to redline approve and extend draft plan of subdivision for P Budd Developments - Station Meadows West (File 2000-89-19)
• Recommendation to delegate approval authority for signing agreements under the Planning Act to Director of Planning and Building (By-law 2023-04)

Special Council

This special council meeting is dedicated to appointing citizens and councillors to various township boards and committees for the 2022-2026 term, including the Heritage Committee, Library Board, Court of Revision, Committee of Adjustment, and others. The meeting will begin with a closed session to discuss personal matters related to these appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on appointments rather than policy decisions.

• Appointments to West Lincoln Heritage Committee (min. 5 members)
• Appointments to West Lincoln Public Library Board (5-9 members)
• Appointments to Court of Revision (Drainage Act) (3 or 5 members)
• Appointments to Committee of Adjustment (min. 3 members)
• Appointment of Mayor Cheryl Ganann to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Council