HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 19, 2023 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers — HYBRID
Thursday, January 19, 2023
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Planning Public Meeting
The January 19, 2023 Council Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via Zoom and
livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT:
MAYOR
DEPUTY MAYOR
COUNCILLORS
STAFF PRESENT:
CAOICLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
PLANNING COORDINATORIDEPUTY CLERK
TREASURER
MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKSIDRAINAGE
SUPERINTENDENT
PLANNING CONSULTANT, IBI GROUP
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
TIMOTHY EMERSON
DANFROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT
THOMAS THAYER
MEAGAN ELLIOTT
MARGARET UNDERHILL
LORNE JAMES
STEVE ADAMS
WILLIAM POL
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
13.1.1 H 2O23 Bayham Budget Infographic
13.2 C Report CAO-08/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOICIerk re Road Access Agreement —
Clearview Drive — Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
14. D By-law No. 2023-007 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a municipal
access agreement between the Municipality of Bayham and Tillsonburg Hydro
Inc.
16.1 C Confidential Report re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Staffing)
16.1 D Confidential Report re Security of municipal property (Lighthouse)
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 19, 2023
Councillor Chilcott announced that the Straffordville Hall Foundation (SHF) is hosting a Family
Dance on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 7-11 p.m. at the Straffordville Community Centre
(SCC) with admission being a perishable food item.
Mayor Ketchabaw announced the upcoming Volunteer Appreciation night is on Thursday,
January 26, 2023 from 7-8 p.m. at the SCC.
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. DELEGATIONS
A. Laverne Kirkness, Barry Wade Homes Inc. re Beach House Lane Development
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT the delegation from Laverne Kirkness, Barry Wades Homes Inc. re Beach House
Lane Development be received for information.
CARRIED
7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Council Meeting held January 5, 2023
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held January 5, 2023 be approved as
presented.
CARRIED
8. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION
9. OPEN FORUM
10. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
11. PHYSICAL SERVICES — EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
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11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
January 19, 2023
A. Report PS-02/23 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public WorkslDrainage Superintendent
re Bayham Bench Sponsorship Program
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report PS-02/23 re Bayham Bench Sponsorship Program be received for
information;
AND THAT staff proceed with Option 2 in Report PS-02/23 with respect to existing bench
installations under the Bench Program, with the provision that if a sponsor does not wish
to renew their sponsorship, the ability to sponsor an existing bench would be first -come,
first -served;
AND THAT staff proceed with Option 3 in Report PS-02/23 with respect to all new bench
installations under a revised Bench Program;
AND THAT a revised Bayham Bench Policy be presented to Council for review and
adoption;
AND THAT an appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
CARRIED
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment — Latimer
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT item 12.1.1 A be received for information
CARRIED
12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-03/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinatorl Deputy Clerk re Official
Plan Amendment OPA-01/22 and Zoning Amendment ZBA-02/22 M & R Glen and Barry
Wade Homes Inc., 2 Robinson Street and 3 Erieus Street
The Council Meeting recessed to host a Statutory Planning Public Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The Council Meeting resumed at 7:34 p.m.
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Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
January 19, 2023
THAT Staff Report DS-03/23 regarding the Official Plan Amendment Application OPA-
01 /22 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-02/22 submitted by Michael and
Reta Glen and Barry Wade Homes Inc. be received for information;
AND THAT, pursuant to Planning Act Regulations Bill 73 Smart Growth for our
Communities Act, 2015, it be pointed out that at the public participation meeting held
December 15, 2022 associated with these applications, a total of seventeen (17) written
public comments and six verbal presentations with two additional written comments
received January 2 and January 12, 2023 and that all considerations were taken into
account in Council's decision passing this resolution;
THAT By-law No. 2023-002 being an adopting By-law for Official Plan Amendment No. 30
for the purpose to change the land use designation on 2,760 square metres (0.68 ac) of
land from a 3,605 square metres (0.89 ac) land assembly from "Residential" to "Site
Specific Multi -Unit Residential" to permit a 13-unit townhouse condominium development
with maximum net density of 48 units per -hectare in the Official Plan of the Municipality of
Bayham be refused for the following reasons:
I- Concern regarding the proposed density of 48 units per -hectare for the subject
lands, where 35 units per -hectare is the permitted maximum under a multi -unit
residential designation;
_ Concern regarding traffic impacts of the development on the existing village and
public beach area, particularly during warmer seasons;
3_ Concern regarding the slope of the site and associated slope stability for the
proposed form of development.
CARRIED
B. Report DS-04/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning CoordinatorlDeputy Clerk re Amended
Consent Applications E89-21 and E90-21, Community of Christ — Corinth Congregation
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report DS-04/23 regarding Amended Consent Applications E89-21 and E90-21 for
Community of Christ — Corinth Congregation be received for information;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Amended Consent Applications E89-21 and E90-21 be granted subject to the following
conditions and considerations:
1. Installation of a private well on the severed lot with water quantity and water quality
reports for bacteria and nitrates content meeting the Provincial standards for
residential use, as a matter of public health and safety
2. Cash -in -lieu of Parkland Fee for severed lot payable to the municipality
3. Municipal lot assessment for soil evaluation (septic)
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4. Digital copy of the final survey provided to the municipality
5. Purchase civic number signage for the severed lot
6. Planning Report fee payable to the municipality
7. Engineered drainage plan for the severed and retained lands
8. Confirmation of suitability of access to County Rd 44 (Eden Line)
CARRIED
C. Report DS-05/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinatorl Deputy Clerk re Consent
Application E84-22 Janzen, J & S, 27 Union Street, Vienna
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report DS-05/23 regarding Consent Application E84-22 Janzen be received for
information;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Consent Application E84-22 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
1 Installation of a municipal water connection to the severed lot at the applicant's cost
for all permits and installation requirements
2 Installation of a municipal sanitary sewer connection to the severed lot at the
applicants' cost for all permits and installation requirements
The applicant enter in to a Development Agreement with the Municipality for the
development of Union Street to the Municipality of Bayham's Design & Construction
Standards to provide legal frontage and access to the severed lot
4 Purchase of any necessary street signage for the development of Union Street
5 Provide engineered storm water management, drainage and grading plans to the
satisfaction of the Municipality
6 Provide a site design plan/sketch showing the buildable area of the severed lot
7 Cash -in -lieu of Parkland fee payable to the Municipality as required in Municipal By-
law No. 2020-053
8 Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
9 Provide a digital copy of the registered plan of survey
CARRIED
F.I. Report DS-06/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinatorl Deputy Clerk re Consent
Application E85-22 Walsh, L and Walsh, L, 7 Oak Street, Vienna
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report DS-06/23 regarding Consent Application E85-22 Walsh be received for
information;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Consent Application E85-22 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
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1. Installation of a municipal water connection to the severed lot at the applicant's cost
for all permits and installation requirements
2. Installation of a municipal sanitary sewer connection to the severed lot at the
applicants' cost for all permits and installation requirements
3. Provide engineered storm water management, drainage and grading plans to the
satisfaction of the Municipality
4. Cash -in -lieu of Parkland fee payable to the Municipality as required in Municipal By-
law No. 2020-053
5. Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
6. Provide a digital copy of the registered plan of survey
CARRIED
The Council Meeting recessed at 8:14 p.m. and resumed at 8:24 p.m.
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Elgin County re What's New in Elgin — January 2023
B. LPRCA re December 7, 2022 Meeting Minutes
C. Minister Steve Clark re Key Initiatives
D. Melissa Schneider re Elgin County Farm Assessments and Tax Burden
E. Elgin Group Police Services Board re Rural Speed Enforcement
F. Elgin Group Police Services Board re Speeding Fines
G. Town of Cobourg re Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
H. 2023 Bayham Budget Infographic
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT items 13.1.1 A — H be received for information
CARRIED
13.1.2 Requiring Action
A. Paul Trombley re Tax Relief Request
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
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THAT the correspondence from Paul Trombley re Tax Relief Request be received for
information;
AND THAT staff bring back to Council a Report on property tax relief for charities,
including budgetary impacts, for further consideration.
13.2 Reports to Council
A. Report CAO-03/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOICIerk and Harry Baranik, Fire ChiefjBy-law
Enforcement OfficerICEMC re Debrief — December 23-25, 2022 Snow and Windstorm
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report CAO-03/23 re Debrief — December 23-25, 2022 Snow and Windstorm be
received for information.
CARRIED
B. Report CAO-04/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOIClerk re Stop -Up and Close — Parts 2 & 3 of
Plan 11 R-10789, Snow Street, Vienna
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report CAO-04/23 re Stop -up and Close — Parts 2 & 3 of Plan 11 R-10789, Snow
Street, Vienna be received for information;
AND THAT a public notice period of no fewer than fourteen (14) days be commenced to
address the stop -up and close of Parts 2 and 3 of Plan 11 R-10789, being part of the Snow
St. road allowance, Vienna, at the appropriate time as determined by staff;
AND THAT a by-law authorizing the Stop -Up and Close of Parts 2 and 3 of Plan 11 R-
10789, being part of the Snow St. road allowance, Vienna, be brought forward for
Council's consideration at a future meeting.
CARRIED
C. Report CAO-08/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOICIerk re Road Access Agreement —
Clearview Drive — Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report CAO-08/23 re Road Access Agreement — Clearview Drive — Tillsonburg
Hydro Inc. be received for information;
AND THAT the appropriate by-law to enter into a Road Access Agreement with
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Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. be brought forward for Council's consideration
CARRIED
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2023-002 Being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 30
(not considered)
B. By-law No. 2023-003 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a memorandum of
understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham and the
Corporation of the Township of Malahide for Shared Services in By-law Enforcement,
Planning, and Building
C. By-law No. 2023-004 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement
between the Municipality of Bayham and Ramona Peidl for provision of recycling
receptacle services
D. By-law No. 2023-007 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a municipal access
agreement between the Municipality of Bayham and Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT By-law Nos. 2023-003, 2023-004 and 2023-007 be read a first, second and third
time and finally passed.
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. OTHER BUSINESS
16.1 In Camera
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an "In Camera" Session at 9:09 p.m. to
discuss:
A. Confidential Report re Personal matters about an identifiable individual; labour relations,
employee negotiations (Fire Services)
B. Confidential Report re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Non -union
Compensation)
C. Confidential Report re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Staffing)
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D. Confidential Report re Security of municipal property (Lighthouse)
CARRIED
16.2 Out of Camera
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT the Council do now rise from the "In Camera" session at 9:59 p.m. and report on
Confidential Report re Personal matters about an identifiable individual; labour relations,
employee negotiations (Fire Services), Confidential Report re Labour relations, employee
negotiations (Non -union Compensation), Confidential Report re Labour relations,
employee negotiations (Staffing) and Confidential Report re Security of municipal property
(Lighthouse).
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Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Confidential Report CAO-05/23 re Personal matters about an identifiable
individual; labour relations, employee negotiations (Fire Services) be received for
information;
AND THAT Captain Kevin Kitching be appointed as Interim District Chief — Station #2 —
Straffordville, effective February 1, 2023;
AND THAT District Chief Perry Grant be appointed as Advisory Chief, effective February
1, 2023;
AND THAT the appropriate appointment by-law be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Confidential Report CAO-06/23 re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Non-
union Compensation) be received for information;
AND THAT staff proceed as directed.
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Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Confidential Report CAO-07/23 re Labour relations, employee negotiations
(Staffing) be received for information;
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AND THAT staff proceed as directed
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
January 19, 2023
THAT Confidential Report CAO-09/23 re Security of municipal property (Lighthouse) be
received for information;
AND THAT staff proceed as directed.
CARRIED
17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
E. By-law No. 2023-005 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Confirming By-law No. 2023-005 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
CARRIED
18. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
CARRIED
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