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January 16, 2025
Council Highlights
Port Burwell East Beach Paid Parking Options
The By-law Enforcement Officer, Treasurer, and CAO jointly spoke to a Report on a
paid parking model for the Port Burwell East Beach. Staff proposed a model based
on $4 hourly and $20 daily charges that would remove the East Beach fully from tax
levy support and make it is a user-pay asset, where revenues from paid parking
would pay for staff time, beach maintenance, increased by-law support, and permit
the reserve of excess revenues for capital projects in the 10-Year Capital Plan.
After lengthy discussions between staff and Council, Council approved a one -year
pilot program with $4 hourly and $18 daily charges, and with the ability for residents
to apply for a free beach permit. The pilot program will still have a levy component
until a year’s worth of results are collected to confirm the best funding approach.
Council also established a reserve fund for any excess revenues at the end of the
pilot.
More information will be made public as staff build out the internal processes to
implement Council’s direction. At the end of the pilot, staff expect to report back to
Council with the result of the pilot and for further direction regarding the program’s
future.
Drainage and Building 4th Quarter Reports
The Manager of Public Works and Chief Building Official each presented their 4th
quarter reports to Council. 2024 was the first full year with building services being
provided as one half of the Bayham/Malahide Shared Ser vices model. 2024 was also
Bayham’s best for permit fees received, construction value, and new housing starts.
Staff anticipate similar successes in 2025 as additional subdivisions continue to
progress into the development stage.
Both reports were received for information.
Development Reports
Council received three (3) reports regarding Zoning By-law Amendments:
ZBA-26/24 Weber 53867 Heritage Line
ZBA-28/24 Abell 54437 Vienna Line
ZBA-29/24 Gloin & Grube 56704 Eden Line
All three applications were approved by Council. By-laws to authorize the
amendments were approved later in the meeting.
Fire Protection Grant
The CAO and Fire Chief presented a Report about the Fire Protection Grant and
requirement to enter into a transfer payment agreement to recei ve $16,460.90 under
the first intake of the program for minor capital upgrades in support of cancer
prevention and firefighter safety.
Council adopted a by-law for the transfer payment agreement. The planned minor
upgrades to both fire halls will take place in 2025.
Residential Waste Management Collection Services Agreement
Council received a Report regarding a formal agreement for residential waste
management collection services through Norfolk Disposal. Council agreed to source
directly to Norfolk Disposal in 2023. The level of service is consistent with the
previous eleven years after the 2012 RFP award. Bayham is looking forward to
continuing the close relationship it has with Norfolk Disposal.
Procurement Method – Capital Item FA-02 Facility Audits
The CAO presented a Report to Council, seeking direction from Council regarding a
method of procurement for Capital Item No. FA-02 (Facility Audits). Seven facilities
are planned under facility audits for 2025. Under Bayham’s Procurement Policy,
Council could direct a sole-source or the issuance of an RFP. Council directed staff
to issue an RFP for Capital Item No. FA-02 (Facility Audits). Staff expect an RFP out
in the spring.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 17th day of January, 2025.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521