HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 06, 2023 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers — SCC Main Hall
Thursday, April 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting — 3 Applications
The April 6, 2023 Council Meeting was not able to be recorded or live -streamed to the
YouTube Channel.
PRESENT:
MAYOR ED KETCHABAW
DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER
COUNCILLORS TIMOTHY EMERSON
DAN FROESE (arrived at 7:57 pm)
SUSAN CHILCOTT
STAFF PRESENT
CAOICLERK THOMAS THAYER
DEPUTY CLERK MEAGAN ELLIOTT
PLANNING COORDINATORIDEPUTY CLERK MARGARET UNDERHILL
TREASURER LORNEJAMES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
CAO Thomas Thayer announced the removal of item 5.A Inspector Mark Loucas re 2022 Elgin
County OPP Year End Report.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deputy Mayor Weisler congratulated West Lorne for being the successful candidate to host the
2023 Craft Hockeyville preseason NHL game.
Mayor Ketchabaw reminded residents that the registration deadline for the April 17th bulk
garbage pick-up is Tuesday, April 11th. Mayor Ketchabaw also reminded residents that there is
an Easter Egg Hunt at the Straffordville Community Centre on Good Friday beginning at 10am
sharp. And lastly, Mayor Ketchabaw wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Councillor Chilcott noted the great turnout of youth they had present to help clean the grounds
for the noted egg hunt on Good Friday.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
April 6, 2023
A. Inspector Mark Loucas re 2022 Elgin County OPP Year End Report - Not Considered
Deputy Mayor Weisler took the Chair at 7:05 for Mayor Ketchabaw to
present to Council as Warden for item 5.B
B. Elgin County Warden Ed Ketchabaw and Chief Administrative Officer Julie Gonyou re Elgin
County 2023 Update
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the presentation from Warden Ed Ketchabaw and Chief Administrative Officer Julie
Gonyou be received for information.
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Mayor Ketchabaw resumed the Chair at 7:34 p.m.
The Council Meeting recessed to host a Statutory Planning Public Meeting at 7:34 p.m.
The Council Meeting resumed at 8:01 p.m.
6. DELEGATIONS
7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Council Meeting held March 16, 2023
B. Special Council Meeting held March 23, 2023
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held March 16, 2023 and the Special
Council Meeting held March 23, 2023 be approved as presented.
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8. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION
9. OPEN FORUM
Three (3) members of the public spoke to item 13.2 C.
10. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
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10.2 Reports to Council
11. PHYSICAL SERVICES — EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report PS-06/23 by Ed Roloson, Manager of Capital Projects JWater/Wastewater
Operations re Municipality of Bayham Water Distribution System — Service Disruptions
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report PS-06/23 re Municipality of Bayham Water Distribution System — Service
Disruptions be received for information.
CARRIED
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Decision re Minor Variance Application A-01/23 Blatz
B. Notice of Decision re Minor Variance Application A-02/23 Froese
C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-01/23 Froese
D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Official
Plan Amendment ZBA-02/23 & OPA-02/23 Thompson
E. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Official
Plan Amendment ZBA-03/23 & OPA-03/23 Schep
F. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA-01/23 Lankhuijzen
Farms Ltd.
G. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04/23 Rideout &
Lavallee
H. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-05/23 Hiebert
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT items 12.1.1 A — H be received for information.
CARRIED
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12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
April 6, 2023
A. Report DS-16/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinatorl Deputy Clerk re
Development Agreement re Minor Variance A-02/23 Froese
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report DS-16/23 regarding the Froese Development Agreement be received;
AND THAT Council authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between the
Municipality and Jesse and Sarah Froese to permit the placement of one supplementary
farm dwelling (mobile home) at 55210 and 55248 Maple Grove Line;
AND THAT By-law No. 2023-025 be presented for enactment.
CARRIED
B. Report DS-17/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinatorl Deputy Clerk re Consent
Application E95022 Hiebert 56282 & 56284 Heritage Line
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report DS-17/23 regarding Consent Application E95-22 Hiebert, be received for
information;
AND THAT in consideration of the submission from the Water Mining Inc. regarding
Consent E89-22 Notice of Decision dated February 23, 2023 Municipality of Bayham
Condition 1, Council recommends to the Elgin County land Division Committee that
Consent Application E95-22 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
1. Provide a digital copy of the registered plan of survey showing the
easement for the retained parcel
2. Planning Report Fee payable to the Municipality
CARRIED
C. Report DS-18/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning CoordinatorlDeputy Clerk re Consent
Application E10-23 Neufeld 23 Centre Street
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-18/23 regarding Consent Application El 0-23 Neufeld, be received for
information;
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AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Consent Application E10-23 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
1. Install a municipal water connection to the retained parcel at the applicant's cost
for all permits and installation requirements
2. Install a municipal sanitary sewer connection to the retained parcel 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, That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs
associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule for the Centre
Street Drain in accordance with the Drainage Act, RSO 1990, as amended, with
a deposit to be paid in full to the Municipality prior to the condition being deemed
fulfilled. If the deposit does not cover the costs of the revised assessment
schedule, the applicant will be billed for any additional costs incurred.
5. Obtain a municipal Road Access Permit for the installation of a driveway to the
retained lands
6. Provide Cash -in -lieu of Parkland fee payable to the Municipality as required in
Municipal By-law No. 2020-053
7. Provide the Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
8. Provide a digital copy of the registered plan of survey
CARRIED
D, Report DS-19/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinatorl Deputy Clerk re Consent
Application E16-23 Obar 11643 Plank Road
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report DS-16/23 regarding Consent Application E16-23 Obar and Cain be
received for information;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Consent Application E16-23 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
1. Installation of an individual 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_ Installation of a municipal sanitary sewer connection to the severed lot at the
applicants' cost for permits and installation
3. Provide engineered storm water management, drainage and grading plans
showing the lot will not have a negative drainage impact on the abutting lands
4. That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs
associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule for the West
Branch of the Eden Main Drain in accordance with the Drainage Act, RSO 1990,
as amended, with a deposit to be paid in full to the Municipality prior to the
condition being deemed fulfilled. If the deposit does not cover the costs of the
revised assessment schedule, the applicant will be billed for any additional costs
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incurred.
5. Confirmation from the County of Elgin for future access to the County road
6. Purchase of a civic number sign for the severed lot
7. Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication fee to the Municipality for the created lot
8, Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
9. Provide a digital copy of the registered plan of survey
CARRIED
r. Report DS-20/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coo rd in atorl Deputy Clerk re Consent
Application E20-23 Wagler Homes Inc 53871 Church Street
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-20/23 regarding the Consent Application E20-23 Wagler be received;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Consent Application E20-23 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
1. Installation of municipal water service connection to the property line at the cost
of the applicant for permit and installation
2 Municipal lot assessment for septic system
''. That the owner apply for a demolition permit to remove the detached garage and
the asphalt drive with retaining walls and all debris to be removed to the
satisfaction of the municipality
? That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs
associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule for the
Richmond Main Drain in accordance with the Drainage Act, RSO 1990, as
amended, with a deposit to be paid in full to the Municipality prior to the condition
being deemed fulfilled. If the deposit does not cover the costs of the revised
assessment schedule, the applicant will be billed for any additional costs
incurred.
5, Engineered storm water management, drainage/grading plan
6. Purchase of civic number sign for the severed lot
7 Digital copy of the registered plan of survey
8. Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication fee for each lot
9. Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
CARRIED
The Council Meeting recessed for a short break at 8:37 p.m.
The Council Meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m.
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. City of Niagara Falls re Barriers for Women in Politics
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B. City of Cambridge re Barriers for Women in Politics
C. Town of Plympton-Wyoming re Barriers for Women in Politics
D. Howick Township re Support for the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
E. Western Ontario Wardens Caucus re Cannabis Act Review
F. Town of Greater Napanee re Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs
G. Township or Lucan Biddulph re Future Accuracy of Permanent Register of Electors
H. Town of Carleton Place re Lanark County Interval House and Community Support
I. Township of Lake of Bays re Oath of Office
J. Municipality of North Perth re School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
K. Town of Essex re Declarations of Emergency of Homelessness, Mental Health and
Opioid Addiction
L. Town of Essex re Tax Classification of Short -Term Rental Units
M. Town of Essex re Reinstatement of Legislation Permitting a Municipality to Retain
Surplus Proceeds from Tax Sales
N. Elgin Federation of Agriculture re Agriculture Land Impact Assessments
O. County of Elgin re Request to Review By-law EC-1 Parking By-law
P. Association of Ontario Road Supervisors re New Fee Proposed by Enbridge Gas
Q. County of Elgin re March 14, 2023 Elgin County Council Highlights
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT correspondence items 13.1.1 A — Q be received for information;
AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham support items
13.1.1 J and 13.1.1 M.
CARRIED
13.1.2 Requiring Action
13.2 Reports to Council
A. Report TR-10/23 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2023 Q1 Variance Report
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
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THAT Staff Report TR-10/23 re 2023 Q1 Variance Report be received for information;
AND THAT Council direct staff to invest $1.5 million of cash -on -hand in a 1-year GIC
through RBC;
AND THAT Council direct staff to invest $5,000 for the Bayham West Cemetery and
$5,000 for the Eden Cemetery in a 1-year GIC through RBC.
CARRIED
B. Report CL-07/23 by Meagan Elliott, Deputy Clerk re Councillor Appointments to
Committees
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report CL-07/23 re Councillor Appointments to Committees be received for
information;
AND THAT Councillor Susan Chilcott be appointed Chair of the Museum Advisory
Committee, Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler be appointed Chair of the Waterfront Advisory
Committee, and Councillor Dan Froese be appointed Chair of the Joint Cemetery Board;
AND THAT the appropriate appointment by-law be brought forward for enactment.
CARRIED
C. Report CAO-20/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOICIerk re Follow -Up Report — Detailed
Costing and Timeline Update — Straffordville Community Centre Expansion
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report CAO-20/23 re Follow-up Report — Detailed Costing and Timeline Update —
Straffordville Community Centre Expansion be received for information;
AND THAT, due to estimated cost over -runs, Council approve the re-scoping of the
Straffordville Community Hub project to remove the Covered Pavilion, LED Ball Diamond
Lighting, and new concrete pad;
AND THAT an application be made to the ICIP Community, Culture and Recreation
program for consideration of the identified reduction in scope.
CARRIED
D. Report CAO-21/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOICIerk re Curbside Waste Disposal Services
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
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THAT Report CAO-21/23 re Curbside Waste Disposal Services be received for
information;
AND THAT Council authorize the sole -source of a new curbside garbage collection
contract to Norfolk Disposal;
AND THAT the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
CARRIED
E. Report CAO-25/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAOICIerk re Port Burwell Fire Hall Generator
Replacement
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-25/23 re Port Burwell Fire Hall Generator Replacement be received
for information;
AND THAT Council accept the quote provided by Koolen Electric in the amount of
$36,985.00+HST for a replacement generator for the Port Burwell Fire Hall;
AND THAT the replacement generator for the Port Burwell Fire Hall be funded from the
Contingency Reserve.
CARRIED
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2023-025 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a development
agreement between Jesse and Sarah Froese and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham
B. By-law No. 2023-026 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham and HRI Group Inc. for
stabilization measures of the Port Burwell Lighthouse
C. By-law No. 2023-027 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement
between the Municipality of Bayham and GHD Digital for website development services
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT By-law Nos. 2023-025, 2023-026 and 2023-027 be read a first, second and third
time and finally passed.
CARRIED
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15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. OTHER BUSINESS
16.1 In Camera
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an "In Camera" Session at 9:56 p.m. to
discuss:
A. Confidential Report re Labour Relations, Employee Negotiations (Human Resources)
B. Confidential Report re Litigation or Potential Litigation Affecting the Municipality
(Drainage)
C. Confidential Report re Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual (Committee
Appointments)
CARRIED
16.2 Out of Camera
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the Council do now rise from the "In Camera" Session at 10:29 p.m. and report on
Confidential Report re Labour Relations, Employee Negotiations (Human Resources),
Confidential Report re Litigation or Potential Litigation Affecting the Municipality
(Drainage) and Confidential Report re Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual
(Committee Appointments)
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Confidential Report re Labour Relations, Employee Negotiations (Human
Resources) be received for information;
AND THAT staff proceed as directed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confidential Report re Litigation or Potential Litigation Affecting the Municipality
(Drainage) be received for information.
CARRIED
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Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
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THAT Confidential Report CAO-24/23 re Personal Matters about an Identifiable
Individual (Committee Appointments) be received for information;
AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Museums Advisory Committee
for the 2023-2026 term:
• Jean -Ann Baranik
• Robert Ponzio
• Ron Bradfield
Roy Sullivan
AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Waterfront Advisory Committee
for the 2023-2026 term:
• Earl Shea
+ Ashley Cardinal
• Marni Wolfe
• Serge Pieters
AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the following cemetery boards:
• Cathy Crocker — Eden
• George Sivyer — Eden
• Debbie Hayward — Calton
• Gloria Wardle — Light
• Valerie Donnell — Bayham West
AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Property Standards Committee:
• Patricia Chatterson
• Wayne Murray
AND THAT the appropriate appointment by-law be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
CARRIED
17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2023-028 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confirming By-law No. 2023-028 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
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18. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
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THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
CARRIED