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September 5, 2024
Council Highlights
Water & Wastewater Rate Study Approved
Council received a detailed presentation from Byron Tan, Watson and Associates
Land Economists Ltd. regarding the Water and Wastewater Rate Study and 5 -year
financial plans for the systems. This was the second presentation from Mr. Tan on
this topic. Council did request some additional scenarios in June to consider at a later
date.
After a lengthy presentation and Council discussion, Council resolved to adopt
Scenario 5 as presented. Scenario 5 stretches the Capital program for the Bayham
water system to spread out capital costs and associated funding needs to lessen the
year-over-year financial impact to system users. Of the three scenarios that
presented a stretched capital program, Scenario 5 is the option with the healthiest
reserve balances, which will insulate the system from any need to incur debt should
another capital need arise during the 5-year plan.
The By-laws to adopt the new water and wastewater rates will be coming to Council
at a later date, with the new rates effective January 1, 2025. The adoption of the
rates also satisfies Ministry requirements for system licensing.
Motions from Council
Two Councillors submitted proposed motions for consideration at the September 5,
2024 meeting:
Councillor Emerson re Max Building Height
o Seeking justification for the 7-metre maximum building height in the
Zoning By-law for different zones within Bayham.
Deputy Mayor Weisler re Municipally-Owned Lands for Residential
Development Purposes
o Seeking staff input on any additional municipally-owned lands that
could be considered for surplus and further residential
development.
Council resolved to support both motions. Reports from staff will be coming back
to Council on these matters.
Petition for Drainage – Algar Farms
The Drainage Superintendent presented a Report to Council on a Petition for
Drainage received from Algar Farms. Council resolved to appoint Spriet Associates
as the drainage engineer for this file. They are directed to prepare a Report on the
drain improvements to be received by Council at a later date.
Development Reports
The Planning Coordinator presented a number of Reports including the following:
Rezoning Application ZBA-23/24 11:28 Properties Inc.
Rezoning Application ZBA-21/24 MOB Housekeeping
All staff and/or Planner recommendations in the in the Reports were approved by
Council. By-laws to adopt the rezonings were adopted later in the meeting.
Also later in the meeting, the Chief Administrative Officer presented an information
Report to Council regarding a Site Plan Agreement with Phil Mauer and
Associates/M.G. Leasing Inc. This Agreement was entered into under delegated
authority for site plan approvals as previously provided by Council.
A Second Application to the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF)
Application Intake – Eden Pumping Station Expansion
The Chief Administrative Officer presented a Report on the HEWSF Application for
the Eden Pumping Station Expansion. The first app lication was unsuccessful, and
Council directed an application be made to the second intake with some changes.
The second application will be for pump improvements only as a second phase
expansion. Council has directed staff to proceed with installation of the holding tank
as outlined in Capital Item No. WW -04 in the 2024 Capital Budget. The installation of
the holding tank will increase the capacity at the Eden Pumping by approximately 100
dwelling units, which will support development interest in Eden.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 9th day of September, 2024.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521