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July 18, 2024
Council Highlights
2024 By-law Enforcement Mid-Year Report
By-law Enforcement Services provided a Report to Council identifying trends in
complaints over the first half of 2024. The Report showed improving statistics for the
number of complaints actioned within one week of receipt, and demonstrated that
most complaints are resolved within 1-3 days of action. This continues to be a
substantial increase in the level of service over the same period of last year.
Tender Award – Capital Item No. PW-24 Stewart Road Bridge
Council awarded the tender for Stewart Road Bridgeworks to Theo Vandenberk
Construction at $67,120 plus HST. The tendered amount will come in under budget
and works will be completed this fall. At this time, staff expect minimal disruption to
use of the bridge.
Public Works Building HVAC and Lighting Upgrades
Council resolved to proceed with heating, lighting, and insulation upgrades to the
Public Works Yard main facility. Upgrades are projected to be well under budget, with
remaining funds kept within the Public Works budget for potential future work.
2024 2nd Quarter Drainage & Building Reports
The Drainage Superintendent and Chief Building Official presented 2nd Quarter
reports to Council and Drainage and Building matters. Key points were that a number
of maintenance items have been actioned in Q2 for drainage purposes, which can be
done without new engineering in accordance with the Drainage Act. Building services
noted an increase in the number of permits, particularly for new homes, which has
increased permit fees. Bayham has received 87 percent of its total 2024 projected
building revenue half way through the fiscal year, and projects to well surpass this
number by year-end.
Development Reports
The Planning Coordinator presented a number of Reports including the following:
ZBA-09/24 Jurenas, 10122 Sandytown Road
ZBA-17/24 Giles, 53510 Richmond Road, Richmond
Subdivision Agreement 11:28 Properties Inc. – Eden East Subdivision
All staff and/or Planner recommendations in the in the Reports were approved by
Council, including the authorization of the Subdivision Agreement. By-laws to adopt
the rezonings and Subdivision Agreement were adopted later in the meeting.
2024 2nd Quarter Variance Report
Council received a Treasury Report as prepared by the Treasurer and presented by
the CAO. The Q2 2024 Variance Report outlined that much of the revenues and
expenses received/incurred so far are in line with expectations. The CAO did note
that tax and water/sewer billing arrears are up approximately 10 percent from
expected levels, however, increased building, fire, and planning revenues are
offsetting a portion of these arrears.
2024 Mid-Year Report – Strategic Plan Progress
The CAO provided a mid-year update to Council regarding staff’s progress on
Council’s 2023-2026 Community Strategic Plan Initiatives, including areas of core
infrastructure, communications, municipal finance, and municipal partnerships. The
2023-2026 Community Strategic Plan is available on the Municipal website for public
viewing, and is a guiding document for Council during its current term of Council.
2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund
Council authorized a Municipal Funding Agreement between Bayham and the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to receive funds under the Canada
Community-Building Fund (CCBF). The CCBF is the former Federal Gas Tax, and
the Municipality allocates for these funds annually in the Capital Budget for core
infrastructure work. These funds help improve municipal core assets and offset any
need to use tax levy dollars for the work.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 19th day of July, 2024.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521