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October 5, 2023
Council Highlights
Fire Prevention Week: October 8 – 14, 2023
Council received a Report from the Fire Chief on upcoming Fire Prevention Week
activities. The two Bayham stations will be doing education sessions at the local
elementary schools and hosting open houses at the Fire Halls next week – Tuesday
in Straffordville and Wednesday in Port Burwell. All are welcome!
Zoning By-law Enforcement Policy
As a follow-up to an August Report, staff returned to Council with a Draft Zoning By-
law Enforcement Policy for discussion. The Policy proposed a mid-level approach for
non-compliance with the Municipality’s Zoning By-law, including a thirty-day period to
commence work towards rectifying a non-compliance matter. Staff would also have
the discretion to extend the period if the landowner is working towards compliance
and applying for an extension. Council adopted the Policy by by-law as presented.
Development Reports
Council received and approved Reports on three planning matters:
Consent E71-23 10000381098 Ontario Inc. 9 & 11 Oak Street
Rezoning Application ZBA-11/23 Shaw & Shipway, 10465 Plank Road
Official Plan Amendment No. 34 More Home Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23)
Official Plan Amendment No. 34 is to be forwarded to Elgin County for consideration
and approval.
Otter Valley Naturalists – Request to Plan and Host Pollinator Garden
The Otter Valley Naturalists (OVN) submitted correspondence to Council along with
correspondence from Elgin County in support of a proposed ventu re to establish a
demonstration pollinator garden on the Straffordville Library property. Tom Manley of
the OVN was present to answer questions from Council on the proposal.
Council approved OVN’s proposal.
Housing Affordability Task Force (HATF) Recommendations
On September 15 and 25, 2023, correspondence was received from the MMAH
regarding the HATF recommendations as published in February 2022 and any input
volunteered by the Head of Council on the top 5 recommendations that may be
impactful to Bayham. Staff presented a Report with a Draft top 5 recommendations
for discussion and consideration. Council approved the recommendations as
presented. The Mayor was directed to forward them, with commentary/rationale, to
the MMAH before the October 16, 2023 deadline.
Council Appointment – Elgin County Business Retention & Expansion
Leadership Team
Council received a Report and attached correspondence from Elgin County
requesting consideration for a Council appointee from Bayham for the County’s
Business Retention & Expansion Leadership Team.
Council resolved to appoint Mayor Ed Ketchabaw to the Business Retention &
Expansion Leadership Team as Bayham’s Council representative. The Mayor will join
the CAO on the Leadership Team. This resolution has been forwa rded to Elgin
County.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 6th day of October, 2023.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521