HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 07, 2023 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers — HYBRID
Thursday, September 7, 2023
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Planning Public Meeting
The September 7, 2023 Council Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via Zoom
and livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT:
MAYOR
DEPUTY MAYOR
COUNCILLORS
ABSENT:
COUNCILLOR
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO
CLERK
PLANNING COORDINATOR / DEPUTY CLERK
MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS /
DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENT
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER *via Zoom
TIMOTHY EMERSON
DANFROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT
THOMAS THAYER
MEAGAN ELLIOTT
MARGARET UNDERHILL
STEVE ADAMS
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3, REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ketchabaw requested those present to stand for a moment of silence in honour of
Councillor Chilcott's daughter who passed away recently.
Deputy Mayor Weisler congratulated the Straffordville Community Committee for another
successful Watermelon Festival. Weisler also announced that there will be educational sessions
taking place at the Port Burwell East Beach on Saturday, September 9th. The event is hosted
by Ecodemy and more information can be found on their website.
Clerk Meagan Elliott reminded residents that the upcoming Curbside Bulk Garbage Pick -Up
registration deadline is September 12th
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5. PRESENTATIONS
6. DELEGATIONS
7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Council Meeting held August 17, 2023
B. Planning Public Meeting held August 17, 2023
C. Drainage Public Meeting held August 17, 2023
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
September 7, 2023
THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held August 17, 2023, the minutes
from the Statutory Planning meeting held August 17, 2023, and the minutes of the Drainage
Public Meeting held August 17, 2023 be approved as presented.
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
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report PS-14/23 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works/Drainage Superintendent
re Hanging Basket Sponsorship Program
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report PS-14/23 re Hanging Basket Sponsorship Program be received for
information;
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AND THAT Council refer discussion on a hanging basket sponsorship program to budget
deliberations.
CARRIED
B. Report PS-15/23 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works/Drainage Superintendent
re Beach Accessibility Options
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report PS-15/23 re Beach Accessibility Options be received for information;
AND THAT Council refer discussion on beach accessibility options and additional
enhancements to the Port Burwell East Beach to Capital Budget deliberations.
CARRIED
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Passing re ZBA-06/23 Gregory Underhill Farms Ltd.
B. Notice of Passing re ZBA-07/23 Crevits
C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-10/23 Froese
D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-11/23 Shipway
E. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA-04/23 Algar Farms
Ltd.
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT items 12.1.1 A — E be received for information.
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12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-51/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Rezoning
Application ZBA-08/23 Blatz, 12 Elizabeth Street
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-51/23 regarding the Blatz rezoning application ZBA-08/23 be received for
information;
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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 August 17, 2023
associated with this application, there were no oral or written presentations, however it was
noted that one item of correspondence from four neighbours in support of the amendment
was received with the application regarding this matter;
AND THAT all considerations were taken into account in Council's decision passing this
resolution;
AND THAT Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, be further amended by modifying
the MH-3 site -specific zone to add an additional permitted use of one mobile home park
manager residential dwelling unit in a portion of an existing accessory building at the
property identified as 12 Elizabeth Street, subject to the applicant obtaining Site Plan
Agreement approval for servicing and buffering/screening prior to Council accepting and
approving the Third Reading of the Zoning By-law No. Z761-2023;
AND THAT Zoning By-law No. Z761-2023 be presented to Council for First and Second
Reading.
CARRIED
The Council Meeting recessed to hold a Planning Public Meeting at 7;28 pm.
The Council Meeting resumed at 7:33 pm.
B. Report DS-52/23 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Zoning
Amendment ZBA-02/23 Thompson
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Staff Report DS-52/23 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Blayne
and Kelsey Thompson 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 April
6, 2023 associated with the OPA No. 31 and the zoning amendment application, there were
no public submissions and that all considerations were taken into account in Council's
decision passing this resolution;
AND THAT Zoning By-law No. Z762-2023 be presented to Council for enactment.
CARRIED
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Township of the Archipelago re Resolution to Support Airbnb and VRBO Regulations
B. Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards re Support Airbnb and VRBO Regulations
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C. City of Port Colborne re Support Airbnb and VRBO Regulations
D. Town of Aylmer re Fire Communications Reserve
E. City of Cambridge re Highway Traffic Act Amendments
F. The Township of Greater Madawaska re Request for Support — The Women of Ontario
Say No
G. Municipality of St. Charles re Support for Bill 5
H. Municipality of St. Charles re Highway Traffic Act Amendments
I. Municipality of Powassan re Women of Ontario Say No
J. County of Northumberland re Use of Long Term Care Funding to Support Community
Care Services
K. Township of Emo re Black Ash Tree Classification
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT items 13.1.1 A — K be received for information.
CARRIED
13.1.2 Requiring Action
A. Wendy Carmichael re Parking Lots
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT the correspondence from Wendy Carmichael re Parking Lots be received for
information;
AND THAT further discussion on this matter be deferred until such time as a Surplus of
Land Report is brought forward for Council consideration.
CARRIED
13.2 Reports to Council
A. Report CL-10/23 by Meagan Elliott, Clerk re 2024 Council Schedule
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Report CL-10/23 re 2024 Council Schedule be received for information;
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AND THAT Council approve the 2024 Council Schedule.
CARRIED
B. Report CL-11/23 by Meagan Elliott, Clerk re Water & Sewer System By-law Updates
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report CL-11/23 re Water and Sewer System By-law Updates be received for
information;
AND THAT the updated Water and Sewer by-laws be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
C. Report CAO-48/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Building Inspector/Deputy Chief Building
Official Recruitment — Shared Services Building Services
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-48/23 re Building Inspector/Deputy Chief Building Official Recruitment -
Shared Services Building Services be received for information;
AND THAT the appropriate appointment by-law be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
VOINEWD
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2023-061 Being a by-law for the use, protection and regulation of public
parks and recreation areas in the Municipality of Bayham
B. By-law No. 2023-067 Being a by-law respecting the municipal water supply system in
the Municipality of Bayham and the establishment of water rates
C. By-law No. 2023-068 Being a by-law respecting the municipal pollution control system
and municipal storm sewer system in the Municipality of Bayham and the establishment
of sewer surcharge rates
D. By-law No. 2023-069 Being a by-law to amend by-law 2023-053 being a by-law to
appoint municipal officers and employees for the Municipality of Bayham
E. By-law No. Z761-2023 Being a by-law to amend By -Law No. Z456-2003, as amended —
Blatz
F. By-law No. Z762-2023 Being a by-law to amend By -Law No. Z456-2003, as amended —
Thompson
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Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT By-law No. 2023-061 as amended, By-law No. 2023-067, 2023-068, 2023-069 and
Z762-2023 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed;
AND THAT By-law No. Z761-2023 be read a first and a second time.
CARRIED
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. OTHER BUSINESS
16.1 In Camera
16.2 Out of Camera
17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2023-070 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confirming By-law No. 2023-070 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:01 p.m
CARRIED
'MAYOR CLERK
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