HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 05, 2025 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers — HYBRID
Thursday, June 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Statutory Planning Meeting —1 Application
The June 5, 2025 Council Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via Zoom and
livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT:
MAYOR
DEPUTY MAYOR
COUNCILLORS
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO
PLANNING COORDINATOR / DEPUTY CLERK
TREASURER
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
TIMOTHY EMERSON
DAN FROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT
THOMAS THAYER
MARGARET UNDERHILL
LORNE JAMES
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3_ REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
13.2 C Report TR-14/25 re Banking Services Agreement
1 3.2 D Report TR-15/25 re Municipal Auditor Appointment
1 3.2 E Report CAO-27/25 re Letter of Support — Health and Safety Water Systems
(HSWS)
13.2 F Report CAO-28/25 re Site Plan Agreement — 1708804 Ontario Inc. (o/a Tito's
Pizza) — 6231 Plank Road, Vienna (Application No. SPA-04/25)
14 B By-law No. 2025-043 — Being a by-law to authorize a banking services agreement
between The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham and RBC Royal Bank
14 C By-law No. 2025-044 — Being a by-law to appoint a municipal auditor for the
Municipality of Bayham
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Chilcott reminded residents of Edisonfest this weekend. Arrive at 9 am.
Opening ceremonies are at 10 am.
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CAO Thayer advised that the Development Charge Background Study to consider
development charges for fire, roads, and parks and recreation services was published on
the website today. The Public Meeting is June 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Rob Foster, Graham Scott Enns re 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT the presentation from Rob Foster, Graham Scott Enns re 2024 Consolidated
Financial Statements be received for information;
AND THAT the 2024 Financial Statements be approved as presented;
AND THAT the Chair be directed to sign the audit finding letters.
CARRIED
6. DELEGATIONS
7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Meeting of Council held May 15, 2025
B. Statutory Planning Meeting held May 15, 2025
C. Court of Revision Meeting held May 15, 2025
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the minutes from the Regular Meeting of Council held May 15, 2025, minutes from the
Statutory Planning Meeting held May 15, 2025 and the minutes of the Court of Revision
meeting held May 15, 2025 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
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11. PHYSICAL SERVICES — EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
June 5, 2025
A. Notice of Passing re Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-27/24 1498855 Ontario Inc.
B. Notice of Adoption re Official Plan Amendment No. 39 OPA-04/24 1498855 Ontario Inc.
C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-15/25 Neufeld
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT items 12.1.1 A — C be received for information.
CARRIED
12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-26/25 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Consent
Application E94-24 and E96-24 Yu, 55 Wellington Street
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report DS-26/25 regarding the Consent Applications E94-24 and E96-24 Yu be
received;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent
Application E94-24 be granted subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. That the Owner obtains approval of a Minor Variance Application for the proposed
Severed Lot No. 1 to permit a reduced Minimum Lot Frontage of 11.0 metres and
approval of a minor variance for the proposed Retained Lot No. 2 to permit a reduced
Minimum Side Yard Width of 1.08 metres (west side);
2. That the Owner obtains a demolition permit to remove the existing attached garage
from the existing house on the Retained Lot No. 2;
3. That the Owner removes the existing attached garage and removes all debris in
accordance with the demolition permit on Lot No. 2 and removes all other existing
accessory structures from the property located on proposed Severed Lot No. 1;
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4. That the Owner obtains permits from the Municipality and installs a new municipal
water and sanitary service connection to the proposed Severed Lot No. 1;
5. That the Owner provides confirmation with respect to the location of the existing
municipal water and sanitary service connections to the Retained Lot No. 2. Should
the existing servicing laterals cross the proposed property lines, the Owner shall obtain
a permit from the Municipality for the installation of a new municipal water and sanitary
service connection to the Retained Lot No. 2;
6. That the Owner obtains approval from the Municipality for a road entrance permit
(Wellington Street) for a new access to the proposed Severed Lot No. 1;
That the Owner provides an engineered grading, drainage and storm water
management plan for Severed Lot No.1 and the Retained Lot No. 2 to demonstrate
that the lands will drain properly with no negative impacts on the neighbouring lands or
the street, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
3 That the Owner initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with
the preparation of a revised assessment schedule for a municipal drain (Wellington
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 Owner will be billed for any additional costs incurred.
c That the Owner pay fees as required in Municipal By-law No. 2025-007 Cash -in -lieu of
Parkland;
10. That the Owner provides a digital copy of a survey of the subject lands;
11. That the Owner provides a Planning Report Fee due and payable to the Municipality of
Bayham upon the County granting the consent.
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that
Consent Application E96-24 be granted subject to the following conditions and
considerations:
1. That the Owner obtains a permit from the Municipality for the installation of a new
municipal water and sanitary service connection to the proposed Severed Lot No. 3;
2. That the Owner provides confirmation with respect to the location of the existing
municipal water and sanitary service connections to the Retained Lot No. 2. Should
the existing servicing laterals cross the proposed property lines, the Owner shall obtain
a permit from the Municipality of Bayham for the installation of a new municipal water
and sanitary service connection to the Retained parcel;
v, That the Owner obtains approval from the Municipality of Bayham for road entrance
permit (Wellington Street) for a new access to the proposed Severed Lot No. 3;
}I That the Owner provides an engineered grading, drainage and storm water
management plan for Severed Lot No. 3 and the Retained Lot No. 2 to demonstrate
that the lands will drain properly with no negative impacts on the neighbouring lands or
the street, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Bayham;
i; That the Owner initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with
the preparation of a revised assessment schedule for a municipal drain (Wellington
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 Owner will be billed for any additional costs incurred.
6. That the Owner pay fees as required in Municipal By-law No. 2025-007 Cash -in -lieu of
Parkland;
r'. That the Owner provides a digital copy of a survey of the subject lands;
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8. That the Owner provides a Planning Report Fee due and payable to the Municipality of
Bayham upon the County granting the consent.
CARRIED
The Council Meeting recessed for a Statutory Planning Meeting at 7:29 pm.
The Council Meeting resumed at 7;33 pm.
B. Report DS-27125 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Rezoning
Application ZBA-02/25 Van Ittersum, 12011 Elliott Road
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-27/25 regarding the Van Ittersum rezoning application ZBA-02/25 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 May 15, 2025
associated with this application, there was were no oral presentations and no public written
submissions 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 changing
the zoning on lands located in Lot 15 Concession 10, municipally identified as 12011 Elliott
Road, from Estate Residential (ER) to a Site -specific Estate Residential (ER-14) Zone to
permit the development of an accessory storage building on the subject property for the
storage of personal recreational vehicles and personal belongings, which requires relief from
the following provision:
• Section 8.10.2 to permit a cumulative Maximum Floor Area for Accessory Buildings of
197 m2, whereas 95.0 m2 is required.
AND THAT Zoning By-law No. Z808-2025 be presented to Council for enactment.
CARRIED
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Town of The Blue Mountains re Reduced Provincial Tax Rate on Ontario -Made Cider
B. Municipality of Kincardine re Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act
C. Town of Orangeville re Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5
D. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re Bill 17 Protect Ontario by Building Faster and
Smarter Act, 2025
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E. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re Technical Briefing on Bill 17 Protect Ontario
by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025
F. Watson & Associates re Assessment of Bill 17 Protect Ontario by Building Faster and
Smarter Act, 2025
G. Ministry of the Solicitor General re OPP Cost Recovery Model Review
H. Ministry of Natural Resources re Reintroduction of the Geologic Carbon Storage Act
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT items 13.1.1 A — H be received for information.
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13.1.2 Requiring Action
13.2 Reports to Council
A. Report TR-13/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2026 Budget Schedule
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report TR-13/25 re 2026 Budget Schedule be received for information;
AND THAT the proposed budget guidelines be approved;
AND THAT the following dates be established for the 2026 budget process:
June 5 — September 30, 2025 — Budget Public Consultation Period
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 — 2026-2035 Capital Budget Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 — 2026 Operating Budget Meeting
• Thursday, January 15, 2026 — Budget Open House
CARRIED
B. Report CAO-26/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Extension of Site Plan Agreement —
Latimer — 54296 Heritage Line SPA-02/23
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report CAO-26/25 re Extension to Site Plan Agreement — Latimer — 54296 Heritage
Line, Straffordville (Application No. SPA-02/23) be received for information.
CARRIED
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C. Report TR-14/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re Banking Services Agreement
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report TR-14/25 re Banking Services Agreement be received for information;
AND THAT Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham accepts the banking
services proposal from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) on a five-year term, expiring on May 31,
2030;
AND THAT the appropriate authorizing by-law be presented to Council for enactment.
WINNOW
D. Report TR-15/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re Municipal Auditor Appointment
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report TR-15/25 re Municipal Auditor Appointment be received for information;
AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham accepts the proposal
and fees submitted by Graham Scott Enns, LLP for municipal auditor services for 2025 to 2029
inclusive;
AND THAT the appropriate appointment by-law be presented to Council for enactment.
CARRIED
E. Report CAO-27/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Letter of Support — Health and Safety
Water Stream (HSWS)
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-27/25 re Letter of Support — Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) be
received for information;
AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham supports Bayham's
participation in a joint application to the Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) for the
rehabilitation of the Port Burwell Area Secondary Water Supply System's transmission main
on Nova Scotia Line;
AND THAT the Mayor be authorized to prepare and sign a Letter of Support from Bayham for
the HSWS application.
CARRIED
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F. Report CAO-28/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Site Plan Agreement — 1708804 Ontario
Inc. (o/a Tito's Pizza), 6231 Plank Road, Vienna (Application No. SPA-04/25)
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report CAO-28/25 re Site Plan Agreement — 1708804 Ontario Inc. (o/a Tito's Pizza) —
6231 Plank Road, Vienna (Application No. SPA-04/25) be received for information.
CARRIED
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. Z808-2025 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended —
Van Ittersum
B. By-law No. 2025-043 Being a by-law to authorize a banking services agreement
between The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham and RBC Royal Bank
C. By-law No. 2025-044 Being a by-law to appoint a municipal auditor for the Municipality
of Bayham
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT By-law Nos. 2025-043, 2025-044, and Z808-2025 be read a first, second and third
time and finally passed.
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. 2025-042 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confirming By-law No. 2025-042 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
CARRIED
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18. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYOR
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