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September 7, 2023
Council Highlights
Hanging Basket Sponsorship Program
Council discussed the viability of a hanging basket spo nsorship program and referred
the topic to be discussed further during Budget deliberations.
Beach Accessibility Options
Staff presented a report on Beach Accessibility Options as directed by Council from a
Waterfront Advisory Committee recommendation to consider alternative accessibility
options other than beach mats. Capital item PR-13 Beach Accessibility
Improvements for $50,000 is currently budgeted for 2027. Multiple ideas were
presented with a high level pros and cons discussion. The topic was referred to be
discussed further during Capital Budget deliberations.
Development Reports
Council received two (2) reports to enact Zoning By-law Amendments.
ZBA-08/23, Blatz Zoning By-law received the first and second reading to modify 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 of 12 Elizabeth Street. The third and final reading of the by-law will be
dependent on site plan approval.
ZBA-02/23, Thompson Zoning By-law was passed to ensure the zoning reflects the
change of Estate Residential (ER) to a site-specific Estate Residential (ER-13) zone
to permit mechanical services warehouse and office use and accessory residential
use; and to permit reduced rear yard setback of 6.0 metres at 10729 Plank Road.
This change is required to be in line with Official Plan Amendment 31 as passed by
Elgin County.
Correspondence Received
Council received correspondence from Wendy Carmichael requesting action
surrounding parking adjacent to the Vienna Lions Community Centre. The matter was
deferred until such time that a surplus of land report is brought forward for Council
consideration.
2024 Council Schedule
Council approved the 2024 Regular Meeting schedule with removing the typical first
meeting in January. Council will however hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday,
January 9, 2024 to discuss the Operating Budget.
Water & Sewer By-laws
A housekeeping item was brought forward for Council’s consideration surrounding
the by-laws for the water and wastewater systems. Updates to the by-laws are
necessary for removing conflicting language since the passing of the Development
Charge by-law in October of 2022. No changes were made to the water and
wastewater rates.
Deputy Chief Building Official Appointment
Council was made aware of the hiring of Shane Hughes, Building Inspector/Deputy
Chief Building Official in line with the Shared Services arrangement for Building
Services with the Township of Malahide. The appointment by-law was passed. Mr.
Hughes starts with Bayham and Malahide on September 18, 2023.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 8th day of September, 2023.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521