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February 6, 2025
Council Highlights
Delegation Regarding a Municipal Housing Corporation
Daniel Segal, Segal Construction, presented to Council on the options for municipal-
led housing development by way of a municipal housing corporation. This wo uld
require municipal resources such as land and/or funds to acquire land, and then
funds to service and construct. At this time, Council has no intention of proceeding
with a municipal housing corporation and received the delegation for information.
However, should Council’s wishes change in the future, there is nothing prohibiting
this information returning to Council for discussion purposes.
Development Reports
Council received three (3) Reports on housekeeping planning matters. Council
received a follow-up report from Arcadis Planning Consultants on Additional
Residential Units (ARUs) as per Council direction.
Council received and approved a pair of new By-laws that incorporate required
updates under Bill 23. By-law Nos. 2025-007 and 2025-008 were adopted later in the
meeting to put into effect new By-laws regarding parkland dedication/cash-in-lieu of
parkland, and a new site plan control by-law.
Council also received and authorized a subdivision agreement for the Vienna Ridge
Subdivision, which will comprise eight lots on North Street in Vienna on full services.
Council and staff are looking forward to seeing this project officially start.
Treasury Reports
Three Reports were presented by the Treasurer, including a pair of Reports
addressing statutory municipal reporting requirements for Public Sector Salary
Disclosure (the Sunshine List), and Council remuneration, both for the 2024 fiscal
year. Council received these Reports for information and directed a letter be sent to
the applicable Ministry to request that the threshold for the Sunshine List be reviewed
and updated to current values. The threshold is still $100,000, which in 2024 dollars
is $179,800.
Council also considered and authorized an update of the Cemetery By-law. Some
changes to the By-law were discussed by the Joint Cemetery Board and Council in
2023, while others were recommended by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario
through their review of our draft By-law. The new Cemetery By-law is By-law No.
2025-006.
Letter of Support for the CHIF Grant Program
The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) opened for applications in
November 2024, and will be open until March 31, 2025. Municipalities can apply for
funding for water, wastewater, storm water, and solid waste projects to suppor t
housing. Bayham is working with Malahide and Central Elgin on a joint application for
rehabilitation of 7 kilometres of the Nova Scotia Line transmission main, which comes
at an estimated cost of $21 million.
Council was asked to provide a Letter of Support for this application as one of the
three collaborating municipalities. Council authorized that the Mayor provide a Letter
of Support. Staff are looking forward to working with Malahide and Central Elgin on
this very important application for Bayham water users.
2024 Community Strategic Plan Year-in-Review
The CAO presented a Report to Council on the progress staff and Council had made
in 2024 regarding the 2023-2026 Community Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan sets
out pillars and initiatives that guide Council over the current council term. The Report
identified a number of projects that have been completed or moved significantly
forward in support of Council’s initiatives, including:
Asset Management Plan compliance with legislation
Completion of various Public Works projects
o Tollgate Road and Stewart Bridge
o Heating/lighting/Insulation upgrades at the Works yard
Progress with the Eden Pumping Station expansion
Progress with the canoe/kayak launch in Vienna
Adoption of the Financial Plan for the wate r/wastewater systems
Adoption of the 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management
Plan in accordance with legislation
Tender award of the Marine Museum accessibility upgrades
Progress on paid parking at the East Beach
Receipt of rescoping for the Straffordville Community Centre expansion
through ICIP
Progress on the Official Plan Conformity Review
Adoption of new Rates and Fees, and a Social Media Policy
Updates to the Facility Rental Policy
Significant progress towards retiring the Ojibwa debt
o Another $1.1 million from the Capital Budget in 2025
o Ann Street residential lots listed for sale
Grants received for Fire and Emergency Management
A very good year in shared servicing (Building and By-law Enforcement)
o Won an EA Danby Award in 2024
Staff are looking forward to continued progress on Council’s initiatives in 2025.
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Received
Council received a joint Report from the CAO and Fire Chief regarding receipt of the
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG). Bayham is receiving $50,000
to acquire and equip a multi-purpose emergency response trailer that will be outfitted
to deploy in a variety of emergency situations through the Fire Chief. It can also be
used by the Public Works department for emergency road closures and other
department objectives.
Bayham is appreciative of the Province of Ontario for their support of Bayham and
emergency preparedness across Ontario.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 12th day of February, 2025.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521