HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 21, 2026 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers – HYBRID Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 p.m. The May 21, 2026 Council Meeting will allow for a hybrid meeting function. You may attend in person or virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham’s YouTube Channel 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
Addendum is anticipated on May 19th, 2026 to add an item under section 11.2 and 14. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Rob Foster, Graham Scott Enns re 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements 6. DELEGATIONS 7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) A. Regular Meeting of Council held May 7, 2026 B. Statutory Planning Meeting Minutes May 7, 2026 8. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION 9. OPEN FORUM 10. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
11. PHYSICAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
11.1.2 Requiring Action
Council Agenda May 21, 2026
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11.2 Reports to Council
The Municipality of Bayham is anticipating an addendum to this agenda to be published on
Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The purpose of the addendum is to include a report and related
by-law regarding the Eden Community Park Pavilion Tender.
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Public Meeting re Minor Variance, COA-06/26, Thiessen B. Notice of Public Meeting re Minor Variance, COA-07/26, Bilodeau C. Notice of Special Council Meeting re Initiation of the Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law Review Requiring Action 12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-20/26 by Aaron Bell, Planning Coordinator re Rezoning Application ZBA-04/26
VanQuaethem, 7923 Coyle Rd, Straffordville, Draft Zoning By-law No. Z824-2026
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Elgin County re Council Highlights – April 28, 2026 B. Elgin County re Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2026
C. Elgin County re County Council Minutes – April 14, 2026 D. Long Point Regional Conservation Authority re Meeting Minutes – May 6, 2026 E. City of Peterborough re Guaranteed Basic Income Resolution
F. Municipality of Central Elgin re Streamline Requirements for Waste Disposal 13.1.2 Requiring Action 13.2 Reports to Council
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14. BY-LAWS A. By-law No. 2026-027 Being a by-law to repeal and replace by-law No. 2024-049, being a by-law to adopt a policy with respect to the
delegation of powers and duties of Council of the Corporation of Municipality of Bayham
B. By-law No. 2026-030 Being a by-law to adopt the Capital Estimates for the year 2026
C. By-law No. 2026-031 Being a by-law to establish a levy for the year 2026 to adopt tax rates, provide for penalty and interest in default of payment and the collection thereof D. By-law No. Z824-2026 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. Z456-2003 - VanQuaethem 15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. OTHER BUSINESS 16.1 In Camera 16.2 Out of Camera 17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2026-032 Being by-law to confirm all actions of Council 18. ADJOURNMENT
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2025
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Table of Contents PAGE
Management Responsibility for Financial Reporting 1
Independent Auditors' Report 2 - 3
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 4
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus 5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets 6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 8 - 24
Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure 25 - 26
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MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the management of The
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian public
sector accounting standards.
These consolidated financial statements include:
Independent Auditors' report
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus
Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure
The Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer and the Treasurer are responsible for ensuring that
management fulfills its responsibility for financial reporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing
the consolidated financial statements before they are submitted to Council for approval.
The integrity and reliability of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham reporting systems are
achieved through the use of formal policies and procedures, the careful selection of employees and an
appropriate division of responsibilities. These systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance that
the financial information is reliable and accurate.
The consolidated financial statements have been audited on behalf of the Members of Council, Inhabitants
and Ratepayers of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham by Graham Scott Enns LLP in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards.
_______________________________
Lorne James
Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer
Straffordville, Ontario
May 21, 2026
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham:
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham,
which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2025, and the consolidated
statement of operations and accumulated surplus, consolidated statement of changes in net financial assets, and
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements,
including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the Municipality's consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Municipality as at December 31, 2025, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Municipality in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we
have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management
determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Municipality's
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Municipality or to cease
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Municipality's financial reporting process.
Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of
these consolidated financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence
that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material
misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the Municipality's internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
and related disclosures made by management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based
on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that
may cast significant doubt on the Municipality's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that
a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our
opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report.
However, future events or conditions may cause the Municipality to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including
the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we
identify during our audit.
St. Thomas, Ontario Graham Scott Enns LLP
May 21, 2026 CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Licensed Public Accountants
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As At December 31, 2025
2025 2024
$ $
ASSETS
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Cash 12,004,624 4,643,942
Investments (Note 3)-8,438,288
Taxes receivable (Note 4)1,040,832 1,043,138
Accounts receivable (Note 5)910,706 940,460
13,956,162 15,065,828
LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue - obligatory reserve funds (Note 10)1,501,666 1,006,773
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,026,214 705,746
Security and grading deposits 1,218,285 1,248,546
Net long-term liabilities (Note 7) 18,392 4,159,831
3,764,557 7,120,896
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS 10,191,605 7,944,932
NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Tangible capital assets (Note 6)59,877,405 59,861,381
Prepaid expenses and inventory 139,737 85,926
60,017,142 59,947,307
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (NOTE 8)70,208,747 67,892,239
ACCUMULATED REMEASUREMENT GAINS AND LOSSES --
70,208,747 67,892,239
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Budget Actual Actual
(Note 12)2025 2024
$ $ $
REVENUES
Property taxation 6,499,360 6,601,522 6,283,948
Taxation from other governments 215,910 215,190 208,746
User charges 3,469,394 3,892,939 3,507,817
Transfer payments
Federal 4,884,850 410,565 216,258
Provincial 1,389,300 1,483,166 1,723,156
Other municipalities 540,951 539,968 534,852
Investment income 458,094 319,765 719,080
Penalties and interest on taxes 86,000 130,897 87,558
Recoveries from benefiting landowners 138,206 113,603 172,802
Other 166,991 85,342 86,148
Total Revenues 17,849,056 13,792,957 13,540,365
EXPENSES
General government 1,359,270 1,432,502 1,394,763
Protection to persons and property 2,329,677 2,152,950 2,124,777
Transportation services 3,723,047 3,626,275 3,373,746
Environmental services 3,316,432 3,247,932 3,160,526
Health services 53,866 53,893 40,010
Social and family services 9,000 7,440 6,999
Recreation and cultural services 413,724 413,996 393,369
Planning and development 410,259 510,720 399,373
Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets -30,741 (3,666)
Total Expenses (Note 16)11,615,275 11,476,449 10,889,897
ANNUAL SURPLUS 6,233,781 2,316,508 2,650,468
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, BEGINNING OF
YEAR 67,892,239 67,892,239 65,241,771
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, END OF
YEAR (NOTE 8)74,126,020 70,208,747 67,892,239
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Budget Actual Actual
(Note 12)2025 2024
$ $ $
ANNUAL SURPLUS 6,233,781 2,316,508 2,650,468
Acquisition of tangible capital assets (2,139,412)(2,139,412)(2,133,065)
Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,092,647 2,092,647 2,068,162
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets --4,000
Change in prepaid expenses and inventory -(53,811)8,650
Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets -30,741 (3,666)
CHANGE IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS 6,187,016 2,246,673 2,594,549
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 7,944,932 7,944,932 5,350,383
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, END OF YEAR 14,131,948 10,191,605 7,944,932
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2025
2025 2024
$ $
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Annual surplus 2,316,508 2,650,468
Add (deduct) items not involving cash:
Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,092,647 2,068,162
Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets 30,741 (3,666)
4,439,896 4,714,964
Change in non-cash items related to operations (Note 16[b]) 763,349 487,584
5,203,245 5,202,548
CAPITAL
Acquisition of tangible capital assets (2,139,412)(2,133,065)
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets -4,000
(2,139,412)(2,129,065)
INVESTING
Purchase of investments -(1,000,000)
Redemption of investments 8,438,288 818,327
Investment income reinvested -(529,947)
8,438,288 (711,620)
FINANCING
Long-term debt repayment (4,141,439)(227,841)
NET CHANGE IN CASH 7,360,682 2,134,022
CASH, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 4,643,942 2,509,920
CASH, END OF THE YEAR 12,004,624 4,643,942
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham (the "Municipality") is a municipality in the Province of
Ontario. It conducts its operations guided by the provisions of provincial statutes such as the Municipal
Act, Municipal Affairs Act and related legislation.
1.CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
On January 1, 2024 Municipality adopted accounting policies to conform to new standards issued
under Canadian public sector accounting standards. The Municipality adopted the following
standards which had the following impact:
PS 3400 - Revenue - These standard may impact the timing of the revenue reported by the
Municipality. There is no impact on the Municipality's financial reporting as a result of the
adoption of this standard.
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements of the Municipality are prepared by management in accordance
with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Significant aspects of the accounting policies
adopted by the Municipality are as follows:
Reporting Entity
The consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the
reporting entity. The reporting entity is comprised of all organizations, committees and local boards
accountable for the administration of their financial affairs and resources to the Municipality and
which are 100% owned or controlled by the Municipality.
Consolidated Entities
The following local boards are consolidated:
- Various Cemetery Boards
Proportionate Consolidation
The Elgin Area Primary Water Board and Port Burwell Water Board have been consolidated on a
proportionate basis. The Water Boards are proportionately consolidated based upon the water flow
used by our Municipality in proportion to the entire flows provided by the joint boards.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Accounting for School Board Transactions
Although the Municipality collects taxation on behalf of the School Boards, the taxation, other
revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities with respect to the operations of the school boards are not
reflected in these statements.
Trust Funds
Trust funds and their related operations administered by the Municipality are not included in these
consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Accounting
The consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual
basis of accounting records revenue as it is earned and measurable. Expenses are recognized as they
are incurred and measurable based upon receipt of goods or services and/or the creation of a legal
obligation to pay.
Deferred Revenue
Government transfers, contributions and other amounts are received from third parties pursuant to
legislation, regulation or agreement and may only be used in the conduct of certain programs, in the
completion of specific work. In addition, certain user charges and fees which have been collected but
for which the related services have yet to be performed. Revenue is recognized in the period when
the related expense are incurred, services preformed.
Investments
Investment income consists of interest, dividends and realized gains or losses on sale of investments
is recognized as revenue in the period when it is earned. Unrealized gains and losses on investments
are recognized in the accumulated remeasurement gains and losses until settlement. Once realized,
these gains and losses are recognized as revenue or expenses in the consolidated statement of
operations. When required by funding government or related Act, investment income earned on
deferred revenue is added to the investment and forms part of the deferred revenue balance.
Financial Instruments
The Municipality, upon initial recognition, classifies it's financial instruments into two categories:
i.fair value or;
ii.cost or amortized cost;
Long-term debt is initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using
the effective interest rate method. Transaction costs related to the issuance of long-term debt are
capitalized and amortized over the term of the debt.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Financial Instruments (continued)
Other financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at cost.
Investments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at fair value with the fair
value determined as follows:
i.Level 1 - Fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (in active markets);
ii.Level 2 - Fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices
included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets, either directly (i.e. as prices) or
indirectly (i.e. derived from prices);
iii.Level 3 - Fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include
inputs for the asset that are not based on observable data (unobservable inputs).
Unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of financial instruments are recognized in
the statement of remeasurement gains and losses.
All financial assets are tested annually for impairment. When financial assets are impaired,
impairment losses are recorded in the statement of operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with Canadian public sector
accounting standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. In
addition, the Municipality's implementation of the Public Sector Accounting Handbook PS3150 has
required management to make estimates of historical cost and useful lives of tangible capital assets.
These estimates and assumptions are based on the best information and judgment and may differ
significantly from actual results.
Government Transfers
Government transfers are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as revenues in the
financial period in which events giving rise to the transfer occur, providing the transfers are
authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met including performance and return requirements, and
reasonable estimates of the amounts can be determined. Any amount received but restricted is
recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue in the period in which the resources are used
for the purpose specified.
In addition, the Municipality periodically receives senior government capital funding in the form of
infrastructure grants and receives ongoing funding from both senior levels of government as a result
of an allocation of the gas tax funds.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Non-Financial Assets
Non-financial assets are not available to discharge existing liabilities and are held for use in the
provision of services. They have useful lives extending beyond the current year and are not intended
for sale in the ordinary course of operations. The change in non-financial assets during the year,
together with the excess of revenues over expenses, provides the Change in Net Financial Assets for
the year.
i) Tangible capital assets
Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost which includes all amounts that are directly attributable to
acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, of the
tangible capital assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as
follows:
Building and components 20 to 75 years
Vehicles 5 to 25 years
Machinery and equipment 5 to 27 years
Land improvements 18 to 25 years
Plants and facilities 20 to 75 years
Roads 20 to 60 years
Bridges and other structures 15 to 80 years
Underground and other networks 17 to 100 years
No amortization is charged in the year of acquisition and a full year of amortization is charged in the
year of disposal. Assets under construction are not amortized until the asset is available for
productive use.
ii) Contributions of tangible capital assets
Tangible capital assets received as contributions are recorded at their fair value at the date of receipt
and also are recorded as revenue.
iii) Works of art and cultural and historic assets
Works of art and cultural and historic assets are not recorded as assets in these consolidated financial
statements.
iv) Interest capitalization
The Municipality does not capitalize interest costs associated with the acquisition or construction of a
tangible capital asset.
vi) Inventories of supplies
Inventories of supplies held for consumption are recorded at the lower of cost and replacement cost.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Tax Revenues
In 2025, the Municipality received $6,816,712 (2024 - $6,492,694) in property tax revenues for
municipal purposes. The authority to levy and collect property taxes is established under the
Municipal Act 2001, the Assessment Act, the Education Act, and other legislation.
The amount of the total annual property tax levy is determined each year through Council's approval
of the annual budget. Municipal tax rates are set annually by Council for each class or type of
property, in accordance with legislation and Council-approved policies, in order to raise the revenue
required to meet operating budget requirements. Education tax rates are established by the Province
each year in order to fund costs of education on a Province-wide basis.
Taxation revenues are recorded at the time billings are issued. Additional property tax revenue can be
added throughout the year, related to new properties that become occupied, or that become subject to
property tax, after the return of the annual assessment roll used for billing purposes. The Municipality
may receive supplementary assessment rolls over the course of the year from MPAC that identify
new or omitted assessments. Property taxes for these supplementary/omitted amounts are then billed
according to the approved tax rate for the property class.
Taxation revenues in any year may also be reduced as a result of reductions in assessment value
rising from assessment and/or tax appeals. Each year, an amount is identified to cover the estimated
amount of revenue loss attributable to assessment appeals, tax appeals or other deficiencies in tax
revenue (e.g. uncollectible amounts, write-offs, etc.).
Employee Benefit Plans
The Municipality accounts for its participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement
System (OMERS), a multi-employer public sector pension fund, as a defined contribution plan. The
OMERS plan specifies the retirement benefits to be received by the employees based on the length of
service and pay rates. The fund is a contributory defined benefit pension plan. As this is a multi-
employer plan, no liability is recorded in the Municipality's consolidated financial statements. The
employers contribution to a multi-employer defined benefit plan are expensed as the obligations arise.
Environmental Provisions and Contaminated Sites
The Municipality may be exposed to litigation or other costs of remediation due to contaminated
properties in it's jurisdiction. A liability for remediation is recognized in the financial statements
when an environmental standard exists, contamination exceeds the standard, the government is
responsible for the remediation and a reasonable estimate of the liability can be made. As at
December 31, 2025 there were no properties that the Municipality was responsible to remedy and as
such no liability has been accrued.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Related Party Transactions
Related parties exist when one party has the ability to control or has shared control over another
party. Individuals that are key management personnel or close family members may also be related
parties.
Disclosure is made when the transaction or events between related parties occur at a value different
from what would have been recorded if they were not related and the transaction could have a
material financial impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Inter-Entity Transactions
Transactions between related parties are recorded at carrying amounts with the exception of the
following:
i.Transactions in the normal course of business or with fair consideration are recorded at
exchange amount;
ii.Transfer of an asset or liability at nominal amounts or no consideration are recorded by the
provider at carrying amounts and the recipient has the choice of either carrying amount or fair
value;
iii.Cost allocations are reported using the exchange amounts and revenues and expenses are
reported on a gross basis;
iv.Unallocated costs for the provision of goods or services maybe recorded by the provider at
cost, fair value or another amount dictated by policy, accountability structure or budget
practice.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Municipality may be exposed to obligations of remediation associated with their tangible capital
assets. If a legal obligation exists of remediation for a tangible capital asset then the Municipality
would be required to set up an estimated future cost and liability associated with these obligations.
As at December 31, 2025 there were no tangible capital assets that Municipality has controlled,
constructed, owned or used that would have a legal obligation of remediation.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2025
3.INVESTMENTS
2025 2024
$ $ $ $
Cost Market Cost Market
Guaranteed investment certificates --8,438,288 8,438,288
The investments consisted of guaranteed investment certificates and cash which are recorded at their
fair market value. The certificates matured between February 2025 and December 2025 and yielded
interest rates from 3.00% to 5.20%. Total interest earned on these investments was $162,557 (2024 -
$529,547). These investments were redeemed in the year.
Subsequent to the year end, the Municipality purchased a $7,000,000 non-redeemable guaranteed
investment certificate, due March 2027, with an interest rate of 3.85%.
All of the above investments are valued as Level 1 investments.
4.TAXES RECEIVABLE
2025 2024
$ $
Current taxes receivable 771,496 789,705
Arrears taxes receivable 177,421 166,845
Penalties and interest 91,915 86,588
1,040,832 1,043,138
5.ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
2025 2024
$ $
Accounts receivable 472,950 514,449
Government grants and funding 103,270 126,263
Debentures, interest at 2.97%, due 2034 152,533 170,941
Government remittances receivable 181,953 128,807
910,706 940,460
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6.TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
December 31, 2025 Disposals and
Cost Opening Additions Adjustments EndingInfrastructure
Linear - Roadways 48,294,260 517,155 -48,811,415
Linear - Water Services 11,743,058 48,402 (16,484)11,774,976
Linear - Waste Water Services 16,546,027 7,851 -16,553,878
Infrastructure Total 76,583,345 573,408 (16,484)77,140,269
General
Land 1,063,805 --1,063,805
Land Improvements 2,081,454 50,350 -2,131,804
Buildings 12,040,128 194,887 -12,235,015
Machinery and Equipment 4,604,518 473,110 (79,200)4,998,428
Vehicles 3,223,459 447,566 (223,531)3,447,494
General Total 23,013,364 1,165,913 (302,731)23,876,546
Work in Progress 565,487 510,981 (110,890)965,578
Total Cost 100,162,196 2,250,302 (430,105)101,982,393
Accumulated Amortization Disposals and
Opening Amortization Adjustments EndingInfrastructure
Linear - Roadways 19,891,374 948,006 -20,839,380
Linear - Water Services 4,098,788 139,349 -4,238,137
Linear - Waste Water Services 4,326,962 334,810 (16,484)4,645,288
Infrastructure Total 28,317,124 1,422,165 (16,484)29,722,805
General
Land Improvements 1,186,056 77,522 -1,263,578
Buildings 6,132,098 238,070 -6,370,168
Machinery and Equipment 2,504,760 118,807 (48,459)2,575,108
Vehicles 2,160,777 236,083 (223,531)2,173,329
General Total 11,983,691 670,482 (271,990)12,382,183
Total Accumulated Amortization 40,300,815 2,092,647 (288,474)42,104,988
Net Book Value Opening Ending
Infrastructure
Linear - Roadways 28,402,886 27,972,035
Linear - Water Services 7,644,270 7,536,839
Linear - Waste Water Services 12,219,065 11,908,590
48,266,221 47,417,464
General
Land 1,063,805 1,063,805
Land Improvements 895,398 868,226
Buildings 5,908,030 5,864,847
Machinery and Equipment 2,099,758 2,423,320
Vehicles 1,062,682 1,274,165
11,029,673 11,494,363
Work in Progress 565,487 965,578
Total Net Book Value 59,861,381 59,877,405
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6.TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2024 Disposals and
Cost Opening Additions Adjustments EndingInfrastructure
Linear - Roadways 47,013,882 1,280,378 -48,294,260
Linear - Water Services 11,599,565 155,468 (11,975)11,743,058
Linear - Waste Water Services 16,546,027 --16,546,027
Infrastructure Total 75,159,474 1,435,846 (11,975)76,583,345
General
Land 1,063,805 --1,063,805
Land Improvements 2,066,098 15,356 -2,081,454
Buildings 11,885,433 154,695 -12,040,128
Machinery and Equipment 4,574,784 29,734 -4,604,518
Vehicles 2,810,280 588,283 (175,104)3,223,459
General Total 22,400,400 788,068 (175,104)23,013,364
Work in Progress 656,336 151,178 (242,027)565,487
Total Cost 98,216,210 2,375,092 (429,106)100,162,196
Accumulated Amortization Disposals and
Opening Amortization Adjustments EndingInfrastructure
Linear - Roadways 18,989,588 901,786 -19,891,374
Linear - Water Services 3,790,296 320,133 (11,641)4,098,788
Linear - Waste Water Services 4,124,683 202,279 -4,326,962
Infrastructure Total 26,904,567 1,424,198 (11,641)28,317,124
General
Land Improvements 1,108,067 77,989 -1,186,056
Buildings 5,900,790 231,308 -6,132,098
Machinery and Equipment 2,381,270 123,490 -2,504,760
Vehicles 2,124,704 211,177 (175,104)2,160,777
General Total 11,514,831 643,964 (175,104)11,983,691
Total Accumulated Amortization 38,419,398 2,068,162 (186,745)40,300,815
Net Book Value Opening Ending
Infrastructure
Linear - Roadways 28,024,294 28,402,886
Linear - Water Services 7,809,269 7,644,270
Linear - Waste Water Services 12,421,344 12,219,065
48,254,907 48,266,221
General
Land 1,063,805 1,063,805
Land Improvements 958,031 895,398
Buildings 5,984,643 5,908,030
Machinery and Equipment 2,193,514 2,099,758
Vehicles 685,576 1,062,682
10,885,569 11,029,673
Work in Progress 656,336 565,487
Total Net Book Value 59,796,812 59,861,381
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
7.LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
a)The balance of long-term liabilities reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
is made up of the following:
2025 2024
$ $
TD loan, 2.71%, repayable in blended monthly payments of
$27,557, due March 2025 (Project Ojibwa)-4,128,631
Consolidated water board debt, interest rates ranging from
2.55% to 2.85%, maturing March 2027 18,392 31,200
18,392 4,159,831
Principal repayments are summarized as follows:
Tax User
Revenue Charges Total
2026 -13,181 13,181
2027 -5,211 5,211
Total -18,392 18,392
b)All long-term liabilities issued on or before December 31, 1992 have received approval of the
Ontario Municipal Board. Long-term liabilities issued after January 31, 1993 have been approved
by by-law. The annual principal and interest payments required to service these liabilities are
within the annual debt repayment limit prescribed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing.
c)Interest expense on long-term liabilities in 2025 amounted to $27,645 (2024 - $116,351).
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
8.ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
The accumulated surplus balance is comprised of current fund, capital fund, balances in reserves and
discretionary reserve funds, unfunded liabilities to be recovered in the future and investment in
tangible capital assets.
2025 2024
$ $
SURPLUS
Municipality - current fund --
Cemetery boards - current fund 184,323 181,696
Benefiting landowners - current fund (260,050)(121,423)
Invested in tangible capital assets - capital fund 59,877,405 59,861,381
Reserves 2,916,550 5,235,784
Reserve funds 7,508,911 6,894,632
70,227,139 72,052,070
AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED
Net long-term debt (Note 7)(18,392)(4,159,831)
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS 70,208,747 67,892,239
RESERVES AND RESERVE FUNDS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
2025 2024
$ $
Reserves set aside for specific purposes by Council:
- for working capital 124,481 87,096
- for capital purposes 770,732 701,131
- for debt reduction purposes -2,976,532
- for other purposes 2,021,337 1,471,025
Total reserves 2,916,550 5,235,784
Reserve funds set aside for specific purposes by Council:
- for water system - consolidated 2,593,131 2,261,321
- for sanitary sewers 3,689,498 3,488,426
- for recreation and cultural service purposes 297,301 303,889
- for waterworks purposes 928,981 840,996
Total reserve funds 7,508,911 6,894,632
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
9.TRUST FUNDS
Trust funds administered by the Municipality amounting to $268,273 (2024 - $262,573) have not
been included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position nor have their operations been
included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
10. DEFERRED REVENUE - OBLIGATORY RESERVE FUNDS
A requirement of the public sector accounting principles of the Canadian Institute of Chartered
Professional Accountants is that obligatory reserve funds be reported as deferred revenue. This
requirement is in place as provincial legislation restricts how these funds may be used and under
certain circumstances these funds may be refunded. The balances in the obligatory reserve funds of
the Municipality are summarized below:
2025 2024
$ $
Development charges 897,301 551,577
Canada Community Building Fund 271,921 281,503
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund 118,301 -
Parkland 214,143 173,693
1,501,666 1,006,773
11.PENSION AGREEMENTS
The Municipality makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund
(OMERS), which is a multi-employer plan, on behalf of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan
which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the
length of service and rates of pay. Each year, an independent actuary determines the funding status of
OMERS Primary Pension Plan (the Plan) by comparing the actuarial value of invested assets to the
estimated present value of all pension benefits the members have earned to date. The most recent
actuarial valuation of the Plan was conducted December 31, 2025 and the results of this valuation
disclosed actuarial liabilities of $151.4 billion in respect of benefits accrued for service with actuarial
assets at that date of $150 billion leaving an actuarial deficit of $1.3 billion.
Since any surpluses or deficits are a joint responsibility of all Ontario municipalities and their
employees, the Municipality does not recognize any share of the OMERS Pension surplus or deficit
in these consolidated financial statements.
The amount contributed to OMERS for 2025 was approximately $267,000 (2024 - $206,000).
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
12.BUDGET FIGURES
The operating budget approved by the council of the Municipality for 2025 is reflected on the
consolidated statement of operations. Budget figures have been reclassified for the purposes of these
financial statements to comply with PSAB reporting requirements. These adjustments include reserve
transfers, capital expenditures, amortization and debt financing and repayment.
Approved PSAB
Budget Adjustments Budget
$ $ $
REVENUES
Property taxation 6,499,360 -6,499,360
Taxation from other governments 215,910 -215,910
User charges 2,602,515 866,879 3,469,394
Transfer payments:
Federal 4,884,850 -4,884,850
Provincial 1,389,300 -1,389,300
Other municipalities 540,951 -540,951
Investment income 204,500 253,594 458,094
Penalties and interest on taxes 86,000 -86,000
Recoveries from benefiting landowners 50,255 87,951 138,206
Other 133,000 33,991 166,991
Capital reserve transfers 384,500 (384,500)-
Total Revenues 16,991,141 857,915 17,849,056
EXPENSES
General government 1,373,593 (14,323)1,359,270
Protection to persons and property 2,183,213 146,464 2,329,677
Transportation services 2,221,474 1,501,573 3,723,047
Environmental services 2,105,080 1,211,352 3,316,432
Health services 22,500 31,366 53,866
Social and family services 9,000 -9,000
Recreation and cultural services 292,264 121,460 413,724
Planning and development 360,281 49,978 410,259
Reserve transfers 298,988 (298,988)-
Capital 8,124,748 (8,124,748)-
Total Expenses 16,991,141 (5,375,866)11,615,275
BUDGETED ANNUAL SURPLUS -6,233,781 6,233,781
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
13.OPERATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS AND THE COUNTY OF ELGIN
During 2025, requisitions were made by the school boards and the County of Elgin requiring the
municipality to collect property taxes and payments in lieu of property taxes on their behalf. The
amounts collected and remitted are summarized below:
School
Boards County
$ $
Taxation and user charges 1,642,254 5,790,909
Share of payments in lieu of taxes 6,379 180,978
Amounts requisitioned 1,648,633 5,971,887
14. CONTINGENCIES
As at December 31, 2025, certain legal actions are pending against the Municipality. The final
outcome of the outstanding claims cannot be determined at this time. However, management believes
that ultimate disposition of these matters will not materially exceed the amounts recorded in these
consolidated financial statements.
As at December 31, 2025, the Municipality also has a Writ of Seizure and Sale registered against the
assets of the Elgin Military Museum. Although the Municipality expects no further recoveries from
the assets of the Elgin Military Museum, the Municipality will ensure the Writ of Seizure and Sale is
registered on title indefinitely.
Estimated costs to settle claims are based on available information and projections of estimated future
expenses developed based on the Municipality's historical experience. Claims are reported as an
operating expense in the year of the loss, where the costs are deemed to be likely and can be
reasonable determined. Claim provisions are reported as a liability in the consolidated statement of
financial position.
15.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
.Risks and Concentrations
The Municipality is exposed to various risks through its financial instruments. The following
analysis provides a measure of the Municipality’s risk exposure and concentrations at the balance
sheet date.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate
because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest
rate risk and other price risk. The Municipality is mainly exposed to interest and price risk.
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
15.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT RISKS (CONTINUED)
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will
fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Municipality is exposed to interest rate
risk on its fixed rate long-term debt. As the interest rates are fixed the Municipality doesn't believe
that interest rate risk is a significant risk.
Price Risk
Price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate
because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency
risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or
its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market. The
Municipality is exposed to price risk through its investments in quoted One Fund investments.
These investments were redeemed in the prior year and price risk is no longer considered a
significant risk.
It is management's opinion that the Municipality is not exposed to significant currency risk.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that a Municipality will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations
associated with financial liabilities. The Municipality is exposed to this risk mainly in respect of its
accounts payable, accrued liabilities and long-term debt. The Municipality doesn't believe that
liquidity risk is a significant risk.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other
party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Municipality’s main credit risks relate to its accounts
receivable and taxes receivable. The Municipality manages this risk by monitoring active receivable
balances and forces tax sale on properties considered unrecoverable.
At year end, the Municipality had approximately $73,067 (2024 - $188,173) in accounts receivable
over 90 days of which the Municipality has deemed no allowance is necessary. The balances of taxes
and utility receivables (water and sewer) are normally collectible from the property owner and the
Municipality is able to force tax sale on properties to recover. In some instances the property owner
may challenge property values which will in impact future recovery of taxes and potential repayments
to the property owners. The Municipality actively monitors these assessment challenges and provides
provisions when reasonable estimates can be made. At year end, the Municipality has provided an
allowance of $nil (2024 - $nil) for these assessment challenges and $nil (2024 - $nil) in potential
uncollectible tax assessments.
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
16.SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
2025 2024
$ $
[a] Current fund expenses by object:
Salaries, wages and employees benefits 3,180,904 2,929,679
Long-term debt interest 27,645 116,351
Materials 3,525,390 3,321,396
Contracted services 2,507,607 2,352,228
Amortization 2,092,647 2,068,162
External transfers to others 111,515 105,747
Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets 30,741 (3,666)
11,476,449 10,889,897
[b] Cash flow information:
Taxes receivable 2,306 (265,748)
Accounts receivable 29,754 (19,311)
Inventories and prepaid expenses (53,811)8,650
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 320,468 (111,621)
Security and grading deposits (30,261)458,199
Deferred revenue-obligatory reserve funds 494,893 417,415
763,349 487,584
17.COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain comparative figures presented in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform to
the presentation adopted in the current year.
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
18.SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Municipality is a diversified municipal government institution that provides a wide range of
services to its citizens, including fire, roads, sewer and water. For management reporting purposes
the Government’s operations and activities are organized and reported by Fund. Funds were created
for the purpose of recording specific activities to attain certain objectives in accordance with special
regulations, restrictions or limitations.
Municipal services are provided by departments and their activities are reported in these funds.
Certain departments that have been separately disclosed in the segmented information, along with the
services they provided, are as follows.
Public Works
The Public Works department is responsible for the delivery of municipal public works services
related to the planning, development and maintenance of roadway systems, the maintenance of
parking and open space, and street lighting.
The Water and Waste Funds
The water and wastewater department provides drinking water to citizens of the municipality, as well
as, collection and treatment of wastewater. This department is responsible for the operation and
maintenance of both systems in accordance with government regulations under the Safe Drinking
Water Act and other pieces of legislation.
Other segments
This segment includes the remaining departments and activities of the Municipality. Some of the
larger activities in this segment include general government, fire, police, public health services,
recreation and cultural services, planning and development and solid waste collection and disposal.
For each reported segment, revenues and expenses represent both amounts that are directly
attributable to the segment and amounts that are allocated on a reasonable basis. Therefore, certain
allocation methodologies are employed in the preparation of segmented financial information. The
General Revenue Fund reports on municipal services that are funded primarily by taxation such as
property and business tax revenues. Taxation and payments-in-lieu of taxes are apportioned to
General Revenue Fund services based on the Fund’s net surplus. Certain government transfers,
transfer from other funds, and other revenues have been apportioned based on a percentage of
budgeted expenses.
The accounting policies used in these segments are consistent with those followed in the preparation
of the consolidated financial statements as disclosed in Note 2. For additional information see the
Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure and Schedule of Segment Disclosure.
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Year Ended December 31, 2025
Water and Public Other Total
Waste Funds Works Segments Consolidated
$ $ $ $
REVENUE
Taxation -1,139,572 5,677,140 6,816,712
Sales of service and regulatory fees 2,828,342 140,647 923,950 3,892,939
Government transfer -527,347 1,906,352 2,433,699
Other 28,622 -620,985 649,607
2,856,964 1,807,566 9,128,427 13,792,957
EXPENSESSalaries, wages and employee benefits 588,350 914,899 1,677,655 3,180,904
Long-term debt interest 648 -26,997 27,645
Materials 879,869 1,473,507 1,172,014 3,525,390
Contracted services 682,738 46,622 1,778,247 2,507,607
Amortization 594,266 1,191,247 307,134 2,092,647
Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible
capital assets --30,741 30,741
Transfer to others --111,515 111,515
2,745,871 3,626,275 5,104,303 11,476,449
ANNUAL SURPLUS (DEFICIT)111,093 (1,818,709)4,024,124 2,316,508
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Year Ended December 31, 2024
Water and Public Other Total
Waste Funds Works Segments Consolidated
$ $ $ $
REVENUE
Taxation -1,254,550 5,238,144 6,492,694
Sales of service and regulatory fees 2,672,275 115,591 719,951 3,507,817
Government transfer 76,320 523,592 1,874,354 2,474,266
Other 31,624 -1,033,964 1,065,588
2,780,219 1,893,733 8,866,413 13,540,365
EXPENSESSalaries, wages and employee benefits 538,726 850,770 1,540,183 2,929,679
Long-term debt interest 974 -115,377 116,351
Materials 911,190 1,356,957 1,053,249 3,321,396
Contracted services 589,789 24,612 1,737,827 2,352,228
Amortization 640,039 1,141,408 286,715 2,068,162
Loss on disposal of tangible capital
assets 334 -(4,000)(3,666)
Transfer to others --105,747 105,747
2,681,052 3,373,747 4,835,098 10,889,897
ANNUAL SURPLUS (DEFICIT)99,167 (1,480,014)4,031,315 2,650,468
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING A MINUTES MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers – HYBRID Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00 p.m. The May 7, 2026 Council Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT: MAYOR ED KETCHABAW DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER via Zoom COUNCILLORS TIMOTHY EMERSON DAN FROESE SUSAN CHILCOTT STAFF PRESENT: CLERK ALAN BUSHELL TREASURER / ACTING CAO LORNE JAMES MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS | DRAINAGE STEVE ADAMS
WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR JEFF CARSEY PLANNER AARON BELL ELGIN COUNTY, JUNIOR PLANNER EVAN MCKINSTRY
FIRE CHIEF HARRY BARANIK 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
A. Request to review Council Meeting Schedule in June, 2026
Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Emerson THAT an addition to the agenda be made under Section 16. Other Business to review the Council Meeting Schedule for the month of June, 2026.
CARRIED 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Harry Baranik, Fire Chief, informed the public that there is a pancake breakfast on the long weekend at the Port Burwell Fire Station. Mayor Ketchabaw, further notified the public that Vienna will also be hosting a similar event on the same day.
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Mayor Ketchabaw, provided encouraging comments to the community in regards to celebrating Mother’s Day. 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. DELEGATIONS 7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) A. Regular Meeting of Council held April 16, 2026
B. Planning Public Meeting of Council held April 16, 2026 Moved by: Councillor Emerson Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT the minutes from the Regular Meeting of Council and the Planning Public Meeting held on April 16, 2026 be approved as presented. CARRIED 8. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION 9. OPEN FORUM 10. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
11. PHYSICAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report PS-06/26 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works|Drainage Superintendent re Quotation Award – 2026 Capital Asphalt Paving – Capital Items Nos. FA-11 and PW-39 Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson THAT Report PS-06/26 re Quotation Award – 2026 Capital Asphalt Paving – Capital Items Nos. FA-11 and PW-39 be received for information;
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AND THAT Council accepts the quote provided by Peters Paving Inc for the installation of asphalt pavement at the Port Burwell Marine Museum (Capital Item No. FA-11) at a quoted price of $25,150.00 + applicable HST; AND THAT Council accepts the quote provided by Peters Paving Inc for the installation of asphalt
pavement for the North Street reconstruction project (Capital Item No. PW-39) at a quoted price of $28,345.80 + applicable HST. CARRIED
B. Report PS-07/26 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works|Drainage Superintendent re 2026 Roads Surface Treatment – Capital Items No. PW-37 and PW-134 Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report PS-07/25 re 2025 Roads Surface Treatment – Capital Items Nos. PW-37 and PW-134 be received for information; AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is supportive of proceeding with the bid provided by Duncor Enterprises Inc. for $3,781,252.51 plus HST, of which
$87,531.00 plus HST is Bayham’s portion; AND THAT the Road Construction Reserve be utilized to fund the estimated cost overage on this
project, including completion of any additional asphalt patching, to an upset limit of $17,072; AND THAT a by-law authorizing an Agreement between the Municipality of Bayham and Duncor
Enterprises Inc. for surface treatment services be brought forward for Council’s consideration. CARRIED C. Report PS-08/26 by Jeff Carsey, Water Systems Supervisor re Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity – 2026 Update Report transferred from Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works|Drainage Superintendent to Jeff Carsey, Water Systems Supervisor for presentation. Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report PS-08/26 re Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity – 2026 Update be received for information; AND THAT this Report be forwarded to Elgin County Planning Services to support future planning reviews and recommendations for development in Bayham. CARRIED
D. Report FR-03/26 by Harry Branik, Fire Chief / CEMC, Fireworks By-law Mayor called a recess to enter a scheduled Statuary Planning meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mayor called the meeting back to order at 7:34 p.m.
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Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Emerson THAT Report FR-03/26 re Fireworks By-law be received for information; AND THAT a final version of the By-law be presented to Council for enactment at later date, as amended. CARRIED 12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Public Meeting re Zoning By-Law Amendment, ZBA-04/26 Van Quaethem
Farms LTD, 7923 Coyle Road B. Notice of Adoption re Bayham Official Plan Review Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT items 12.1.1 A – B be received for information. CARRIED 12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-13/26 by Evan McKinstry, Junior Planner, Elgin County re Consent Applications E33-26 & E34-26 J&S Family Farms, 22 Ann Street, Vienna Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Emerson THAT Report DS-13/26 regarding Consent Applications E33-26 & E34-26 submitted by Tracey Pillon Abbs be received;
AND THAT Council recommends approval to the Elgin County Land Division Committee for Consent Applications E33-26 & E34-26 which would facilitate two severances for the creation of two new lots, subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. That the Owner obtains all necessary permits from the Municipality for the installation of new municipal water and sanitary service connections to each of the proposed severed lots.
2. That the Owner obtains all necessary approvals and permits from the Municipality for the extension of the municipal sanitary sewer, including installation of a manhole, where required, to service the proposed lots, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 3. That the Owner obtains all necessary road occupancy and/or road closure permits from the Municipality associated with the installation of municipal water and sanitary services, to the
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satisfaction of the Municipality. 4. That the Owner obtains approval from the Municipality for a road entrance permit for access to the proposed severed lots.
5. That the Owner submits a request to the Municipality for the civic address of each proposed severed parcel.
6. That the Owner provides an engineered stamped grading, drainage, and storm water management plan for the severed lot to demonstrate that the lands will drain properly with no negative impacts on the neighbouring lands or the street, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
7. That any accessory structures located on the severed lands be removed or relocated, as necessary, to the satisfaction of the Municipality, prior to final consent approval. 8. That the Owner pays fees as required in By-law No. 2025-007 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland to the Municipality. 9. That the Owner provides a digital copy of a final survey of the subject lands. CARRIED B. Report DS-14/26 by Evan McKinstry, Junior Planner, Elgin County re Consent Application E35-26 Thiessen, 55424 Vienna Line, Vienna Moved by: Councillor Emerson Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT Report DS-14/26 regarding the Consent Application E35-26 submitted by Jesse Froese be received;
AND THAT Council recommends approval to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent Application E35-26 which would facilitate the severance for the creation of a new lot,
subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1. That the Owner obtains all necessary permits from the Municipality for the installation of new
municipal water and sanitary service connections to the proposed retained lot; 2. That the Owner pay all fees to the Municipality for the purchase of a civic address sign for the retained lot; 3. That the Owner provides an engineered stamped grading, drainage, and storm water management plan for the retained lot to demonstrate that the lands will drain properly with no negative impacts on the neighbouring lands or the street, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality; 4. That the Owner provides confirmation with respect to the location of the existing municipal water and sanitary service connections to the retained lot. Should the existing municipal servicing
laterals cross the proposed property lines or have insufficient clearance, the Owner shall obtain a permit from the Municipality for the installation of a new municipal water and sanitary service connection to the retained lot;
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5. That the Owner obtains approval of a Minor Variance Application or alternatively removes or
relocates the existing accessory structure to ensure compliance with the minimum accessory structure setback requirement of 1.0 m under Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003, to the satisfaction of the Municipality, prior to final consent approval;
6. That the Owner pays fees as required in By-law No. 2025-007 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland to the Municipality;
7. That the Owner provides a digital copy of a final survey of the subject lands. CARRIED C. Report DS-15/26 by Evan McKinstry, Junior Planner, Elgin County re Consent Application
E37-26 Csinos, 6845 Plank Road, Vienna Moved by: Councillor Emerson Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT Report DS-15/26 regarding the Consent Application E37-26 submitted by Stephen Cornwell be received; AND THAT Council recommends approval to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent Application E37-26 which would facilitate a technical severance, subject to the following conditions and considerations: 1.That the Owner provide written confirmation from a qualified septic designer on the location of the private septic system to ensure the location meets Ontario Building Code requirements for
setbacks from property lines and will not be affected by the severance of Parcel D; 2.That the Owner provide written confirmation of the location of the well servicing the dwelling
ensuring it is located on the retained lands; 3.That the Owner provides a digital copy of a final survey of the subject lands; 4.That the Owner obtains approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment for the enlarged retained parcel from an Agricultural (A1) zone to a Rural Residential (RR) Zone. CARRIED
D. Report DS-16/26 by Evan McKinstry, Junior Planner, Elgin County re Consent Application E38-26 Csinos, 0 Plank Road, Vienna Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Emerson THAT Report DS-16/26 regarding the Consent Application E38-26 submitted by Stephen Cornwell be received; AND THAT Council recommends approval to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent Application E38-26 which would facilitate the severance for the creation of a new lot, subject to the following conditions and considerations:
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1. That the Owner obtains approval from the Municipality for a road entrance permit (Light Line) for a new access to the proposed Severed Lot; 2. That the Owner pay all fees to the Municipality for the purchase of a civic address sign for the severed lot;
3. That the Owner apply for and obtain approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to apply an h2 Holding Provision to the severed lands, such that future residential development shall not proceed
until a subdivision agreement or further consent application(s), and associated servicing and financial requirements, including any applicable parkland dedication or cash-in-lieu requirements, have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
4. That the Owner apply for and obtain approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment from the Municipality to rezone the retained agricultural parcel to a site-specific Agricultural 1 (A1) Zone in order to recognize the deficient lot area. 5. That the Owner provides a digital copy of a final survey of the subject lands. CARRIED 13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Western Ontario Wardens Caucus re Support of Finlay’s Law on the Emergency Room Reform B. Saugeen Shores re Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Proposal to include $10M per year in the 2026 provincial budget for Heritage Helping Housing (HHH) grant funding C. Watson & Associates re Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and Regulatory Proposal 026-0312
D. Marni Wolfe re Request for Action
Councillor Emerson, requested through the presiding officer that item D be discussed prior to resolution. Mayor Ketchabaw, permitted discussion. E. Town of Halton Hills re Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Frameworks F. Elgin County re Council Highlights - April 14, 2026 G. Elgin County re Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes – March 24, 2026 H. Elgin County re Council Meeting Minutes – March 24, 2026 I. Elgin County re Spring 2026 Economic Development and Tourism Update
Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
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THAT items 13.1.1 A – I be received for information; AND THAT Council supports item A; AND THAT item D be used as information when reviewing previous resolutions regarding community interactions, along with the scheduled review in 2027; AND THAT Council directs staff to investigate and/or explore options to engage the use of an external consultant to address the following items as part of a comprehensive review scheduled for 2027:
- Improve community stakeholder relations, with a focus on Council and community dynamics. - Improve community understanding of the external mechanisms available to deal with difficult or challenging situations. Such as but not limited to, Integrity Commissioner or Ombudsman office policies and procedures. - Ways to improve relations with Council and the community at large. CARRIED
13.1.2 Requiring Action 13.2 Reports to Council A. Report CL-05/26 by Alan Bushell, Clerk re 2026 Municipal Election – Establishment of Joint Compliance Audit Committee Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson THAT the report titled “2026 Municipal Election – Establishment of Joint Compliance Audit
Committee”, be received and filed; AND THAT Council consider the By-Law establishing an Election Joint Compliance Audit
Committee for the 2026 Municipal Election in accordance with the Municipal elections Act, 1996, as amended under section 14 of this agenda. CARRIED
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2026-024 Being a by-law to appoint municipal enforcement officials for the Municipaity of Bayham
B. By-law No. 2026-025 Being a by-law to appoint a Secretary-Treasurer for the Municipality of Bayham C. Item removed from reading. D. By-law No. 2026-028 Being a by-law to establish an election joint compliance
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audit committee for the 2026 municipal election in accordance with the municipal elections act, 1996, as amended Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT By-law No. 2026-024, 2026-025, and 2026-28 be read a first, second, and third time and
finally passed. CARRIED 15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Council Meeting Schedule – June 2026
Alan Bushell, Clerk, provided a brief verbal presentation outlining administrative, legislative efficiencies, as well as resource conflicts that would be improved or resolved by moving the June 18, 2026 meeting to June 25, 2026.
Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the June 18, 2026 regular meeting of Council be moved to June 25, 2026. CARRIED
16.1 In Camera 16.2 Out of Camera 17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2026-029 Being by-law to confirm all actions of Council Moved by: Councillor Emerson Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler THAT By-law No. 2026-029 be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. CARRIED 18. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
CARRIED
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MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM STATUTORY PLANNING MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers – HYBRID Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. A. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04/26, Van Quaethem Farms LTD, 7923 Coyle Road The May 7, 2026 Public Planning Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT: MAYOR ED KETCHABAW DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER
COUNCILLORS TIMOTHY EMERSON SUSAN CHILCOTT DAN FROESE STAFF PRESENT: CLERK ALAN BUSHELL PLANNING COORDINATOR AARON BELL PUBLIC ATTENDEE A: None
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS ON THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
4. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT A. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04/26 Van Quaethem Farms LTD, 7923 Coyle Road THE PURPOSE of this By-law Amendment is to rezone two portions of the subject lands as a result of a surplus farm dwelling severance in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The proposed Severed Lot is to be rezoned from ‘Agricultural (A1-1)’ to Site-Specific ‘Rural Residential (RR-XX)’ Zone, which requires relief from the following provisions: • Section 7.4 to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 39 metres, where a Minimum Lot Frontage of
50.0m is required.
2 The proposed Retained Lot is to be rezoned from ‘Agricultural (A1-1)’ to a Site-Specific ‘Special Agricultural (A2-XX)’ Zone to prohibit new dwellings. The subject lands are known as 7923 Coyle Road, west side, and south of Lamers Line. THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to recognize the residential nature of the newly created residential lot and to prohibit new dwellings on the retained farm parcel in accordance with the Official Plan, as part of the clearing of Consent Conditions for Elgin Land Division Committee file number E6-26.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
6. CORRESPONDENCE None 7. OTHER BUSINESS None
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Emerson Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT the Zoning By-law be considered at a future meeting of Council; AND THAT pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, the Public Meeting for Zoning Application ZBA-4/26 is now complete at 7:33 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
CAO-06/26
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING A PROPOSED
MINOR VARIANCE
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: JOHN THIESSEN (AGENT)
LOCATION: 9344 PLANK ROAD, STRAFFORDVILLE
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a
proposed Minor Variance (CAO-06/26).
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Committee of Adjustment of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham will hold a public meeting on MAY 21st, 2026, at 6:45 pm in the Municipal Council
Chambers, 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, to consider a proposed Minor Variance to Zoning
By-law No. Z456-2003 under Section 45 of the Planning Act. Committee of Adjustment Meetings
may also be viewed virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham YouTube
Channel: Bayham YouTube
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to grant relief from the following Zoning By-law regulations for
a 218m² single-storey addition to the existing building known as ‘Sandytown Retirement Home’,
located at 9344 Plank Road, east side, north of 1st Street in the Village of Straffordville:
• Section 24.4 to permit a maximum Lot Coverage of 47%, whereas a maximum of 40%
is required.
• Section 24.8 to permit a minimum Rear Yard Depth of 1.2 metres, whereas a minimum
of 4.0 metres is required.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to permit a 218m² single storey addition to an existing institutional
building resulting in a building that covers more than the maximum Lot Coverage and is deficient
in its rear yard setback to the adjacent institutional use.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in
support of or in opposition to the proposed minor variance. Please be advised that equal
consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided prior to or at the public
meeting. When possible, please consider utilizing written correspondence to be submitted
to the undersigned by 12:00 pm on May 13th, 2026, to be included in the Committee of
Adjustment agenda. Comments received by 9:00 a.m. on May 18th, 2026 will be
incorporated into the verbal report presented at the public meeting.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must make a
written request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed minor variance may be obtained by
contacting the Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 5th day of May, 2026.
Aaron Bell
Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
P.O. Box 160, 56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: abell@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
COA-07/26
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING A PROPOSED
MINOR VARIANCE
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: RICK & DAWN BILODEAU
LOCATION: 8865 CULLODEN ROAD, EDEN
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a
proposed Minor Variance (COA-07/26).
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a
public meeting on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers,
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, to consider a proposed Minor Variance to Zoning By-law No.
Z456-2003 under Section 45 of the Planning Act. Committee of Adjustment Meetings may also be viewed
virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham’s YouTube Channel.
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to grant relief from the following Zoning By-law regulations for
the construction of an extension to an existing attached garage, located at 8865 Culloden Road,
west side, north of Heritage Line, in Eden:
• Section 5.8 to permit a Front Yard Depth of 11.924 metres where a minimum Front Yard Depth
of 15.0 metres is required.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to permit an extension to an existing attached garage in the
Agricultural (A1-21) Zone.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in
support of or in opposition to the proposed minor variance. Please be advised that equal
consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided prior to or at the public
meeting. Written comments submitted on or before 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 13th,
2026 to abell@bayham.on.ca or at the municipal office will be included in the Committee
of Adjustment agenda. Comments received by 9:00 a.m. on May 18th, 2026 will be
incorporated into the verbal report presented at the public meeting.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must make a
written request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Minor Variance may be obtained at the
Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 6th day of May 2026.
KEYMAP
Aaron Bell
Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: abell@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
SUBJECT LANDS
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
CONCERNING THE INITIATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW
TAKE NOTICE that Council and the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a Special Council
Meeting under Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. for the initiation of the
Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law Review project.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold this Special
Council Meeting on Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers, 56169
Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0. The Special Council Meeting will allow for a hybrid meeting
function. You may attend in-person or virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham’s
YouTube channel.
THE PURPOSE of this Special Council Meeting is to introduce the Zoning By-law Review project to Council
and the public with respect to the proposed workplan, objectives, estimated timelines, initial issues for
review, and future opportunities for participation. A presentation will be made by the consultant team,
Arcadis, who will be leading the project on behalf of the Municipality. The current Zoning By-law No. Z456-
2003 was approved by Council on April 15th, 2002, and was last updated January 16, 2020. The Municipality
of Bayham adopted a new Official Plan on April 2, 2026, which was sent to the County of Elgin for approval.
Municipalities are required under Section 26(9) of the Planning Act to update the Zoning By-laws to ensure
they conform with the Official Plan within three years of the new Official Plan coming into force.
THE PURPOSE of the Zoning By-law Review is:
• To ensure the regulations are in conformity with the new Municipality of Bayham Official Plan
and the Planning Act,
• To review recent trends in Zoning By-law Amendment and Minor Variance applications and
revise regulations as appropriate, and
• To modernize the regulations set out in the Zoning By-law, improving clarity and useability of
the regulations, streamlining appropriate development, and addressing issues with
interpretation and enforcement.
This Zoning By-law Review is a municipal-wide initiative affecting all lands within the jurisdiction of the
Municipality of Bayham.
ANY PERSON may attend the Special Council Meeting and/or provide written representation to provide
comments or questions, however there will be no opportunity to provide verbal representation at this
meeting. The Municipality encourages your comments throughout the Zoning By-law Review process after
the project is formally initiated at this Special Council Meeting, including at future Open Houses and Council
Meetings to be held at a later date. If you have any comments, questions, require further information, or
would like to be added to the project mailing list for updates, and to be notified of the approval of the new
Zoning By-law by the Council of the Municipality of Bayham,, please email or mail to:
• zoningreview@bayham.on.ca
• Municipal Office: Attention - Official Plan Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville,
ON, N0J 1Y0)
• Oral submissions may also be expressed at Open Houses or the Statutory Public Meeting.
All comments received will form part of the public record and will be circulated to Council, Municipal Staff,
and Arcadis.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Corporation
of the Municipality of Bayham to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make
oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the
proposed Zoning By-law is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written
submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the proposed Zoning By-law is adopted, the person or
public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal
unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a
party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Review project may be obtained on
the Municipal Website or at the Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 6th day of May 2026.
Aaron Bell
Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: abell@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Aaron Bell, Planning Coordinator
DATE: May 21, 2026
REPORT: DS-20/26 FILE NO. ZBA-04 / D20.VANQUAETHEM
Roll # 3401-000-003-12100 SUBJECT: Rezoning Application ZBA-04/26 VanQuaethem 7923 Coyle Rd, Straffordville
Draft Zoning By-law No. Z824-2026
BACKGROUND
VanQuaethem Farms Ltd has submitted a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone the
property at 7923 Coyle Rd, west side and south of Lamers Line. The lands are currently designated
as ‘Agricultural’ and ‘Natural Gas Reservoir in Schedule ‘A1’: Land Use in the Municipality of Bayham
Official Plan. The lands are currently zoned ‘Agricultural (A1-A)’ in Schedule ‘A’ in Zoning By-law No.
Z456-2003.
The purpose of this By-law Amendment is to rezone two portions of the subject lands as a result of a
surplus farm dwelling severance. The proposed Severed Lot is to be rezoned from ‘Agricultural (A1-
A)’ to Site-Specific ‘Rural Residential (RR-56)’ Zone, which requires relief from the following
provisions:
• Section 7.4 to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 39 metres, where a Minimum Lot
Frontage of 50.0m is required.
The proposed Retained Lot is to be rezoned from ‘Agricultural (A1-1)’ to a ‘Special Agricultural (A2)’
Zone to prohibit new dwellings.
The effect of this By-law will be to recognize the residential nature of the newly created severed lot and
to prohibit new dwellings on the retained farm parcel in accordance with the Official Plan, as part of the
clearing of Consent Conditions for Elgin Land Division Committee file number E6-26. These zoning
changes implement required conditions of approval associated with the approved surplus farm dwelling
severance and are necessary to ensure consistency with Official Plan surplus dwelling policies and the
consent approval framework.
The public meeting was held on May 7, 2026, with no attendees and no public comments received up
to the time of writing this Report.
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DISCUSSION No agency comments were received. The planner’s memorandum included with this Report, dated December 10, 2025, reviews the application and provides that it conforms to the Bayham Official Plan and meets the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Staff and the planner concur that the rezoning application, in the context of this surplus farm dwelling severance, is consistent with applicable planning policies and is appropriate for the development of the subject lands. It is recommended that the zoning of the property be amended from ‘Agricultural (A1-A)’ to a site-specific Rural Residential (RR-56) zone to facilitate the creation of a severed residential lot, and from ‘Agricultural (A1-A)’ to a Special Agricultural (A2) zone for the retained
agricultural parcel, to implement the associated surplus dwelling policies and prohibit new residential dwellings on the retained lands.
This amendment is required to satisfy conditions of approval imposed through the associated consent application and ensures that the zoning by-law implements the land division decision as intended.
Draft Zoning By-law No. Z824-2026 is presented for consideration. STRATEGIC PLAN Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Rezoning Application ZBA-04/26 VanQuaethem 2. Arcadis Memorandum, dated December 10, 2025 3. Draft Zoning By-law No. Z824-2026 RECOMMENDATION THAT Report DS-20/26 regarding the VanQuaethem rezoning application ZBA-04/26 be received for information; AND THAT pursuant to Planning Act Regulations Bill 73 Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015, it be pointed out that at the public participation meeting held May 7, 2026, associated with this application, there were no oral presentations and no written public submissions regarding this matter; AND THAT all considerations were taken into account in Council’s decision passing this resolution; AND THAT zoning By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, be further amended by changing the zoning on the subject property municipally identified as 7923 Coyle Road, from Agricultural (A1-A) to Site-Specific Rural Residential (RR-56) and from Agricultural (A1-A) to Special
Agricultural (A2), in order to implement a surplus farm dwelling severance and prohibit new residential dwellings on the retained agricultural parcel.
The amendment to the severed lands includes a site-specific provision as follows:
• Section 7.4 to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 39 metres, whereas 50.0 metres is required. AND THAT Zoning By-law No. Z824-2026 be presented to Council for enactment.
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Respectfully Submitted by: Reviewed by: Aaron Bell Lorne James Planning Coordinator Chief Administrative Officer
420 Wes Graham Way, Suite 106
Waterloo, ON, N2L 0A7
Memorandum
To/Attention Municipality of Bayham Date December 10th, 2025
From Jeff Henry, RPP, MCIP Project
No
30260140 - 1028
Subject VanQuaethem Farms Ltd
7923 Coyle Road
Application for Consent E6-26
Summary and Background
1. Arcadis has completed a review of Consent Application E6-26, submitted by
Sherry VanQuaethem on behalf of VanQuaethem Farms Ltd., owners of the lands
located at 7923 Coyle Road. The applicant is requesting consent for severance
of 0.45 ha (1.1 acres) of land and to retain approximately 82.69 ha. (204 acres)
of land. The intent is to create a residential lot consisting of an existing single-
detached dwelling surplus to the needs of the farm operation.
2. The proposed Severed Lot has a lot frontage of 39.96 metres (131.10 feet) and
lot depth of 112.13 metres (367.88 feet) to accommodate the existing single-
detached dwelling, existing septic system and propane tank. There is an existing
driveway access to the proposed severed lot that would remain as it exists today.
The existing single-detached dwelling is serviced by a private septic system. It
should be noted that the existing well on the subject lands is being re-located, but
is not proposed to be within the new severed Lot.
3. The proposed Retained Lot currently accommodates the existing agricultural
operations and an existing barn. A new access, with permit, to Coyle Road from
the proposed Retained Lot; or an easement access in favour of the retained lands
over the severed lands will be needed as a result of this proposed severance.
4. The lands are designated as ‘Agriculture’ and ‘Natural Gas Reservoir’ on
Schedule A1: Land Use in the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan (Bayham OP).
There is a ‘Hazard Land’ designation on Schedule A2 related to a small creek
toward the west side of the property, but this is not close to the proposed
severance area.
5. The lands are zoned ‘Agricultural (A1-A)’ on Schedule A, Map No. 9 in Zoning By-
law Z456-2003, and portions on the subject lands are within the ‘LPRCA
Regulation Limit’ as per LPRCA mapping.
ARCADIS MEMORANDUM
Municipality of BayhamMunicipality of Bayham – December 10, 2025
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6. Surrounding uses are agricultural in all directions, with a small property zoned
Rural Residential further north on the opposite side of Coyle Road. The subject
lands and surrounding area’s are traversed by woodlands and creeks. The owner
does not intend to alter the existing buildings/structures on the proposed Severed
and Retained Lot. All existing development is located outside the ‘LPRCA
Conservation limit as confirmed by LPRCA in comments dated November 24,
2025.
Provincial Planning Statement
7. The Provincial Planning Statement (hereafter, “PPS”) provides policy direction
with respect to Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments in prime agricultural areas for
surplus farm dwelling severances. Section 4.3.3 of the PPS reads as follows:
1. Lot creation in prime agricultural areas is discouraged and may only be
permitted in accordance with provincial guidance for:
c) one new residential lot per farm consolidation for a residence surplus to
an agricultural operation, provided that:
1. the new lot will be limited to a minimum size needed to
accommodate the use and appropriate sewage and water
services;
Comment: Subject to demonstrating the lot can appropriately accommodate
existing private septic and demonstrating adequate on-site private water services,
the proposed severed lot is no larger than necessary to meet the minimum size
needed to accommodate the use and appropriate sewage and water services.
As the applicant only provided the approximate area of the septic bed on the
proposed severed lot. Comments received from the Chief Building Official as
reviewed below indicated that a qualified septic designer must confirm the existing
septic system will be a minimum of 3 metres from the new property lines, which
is provided as a Condition of Approval.
The owner/applicant provided supporting water well information as part of the
application submission, stating that the existing water well can support the needs
of the household. However, the Public Health Ontario water test, dated May 13,
2025, found the water maybe unsafe to drink. A new well location has been shown
on the Severance Sketch, however it is located on the Retained lands and not on-
site as required. As a Condition of Approval, the applicant must provide a new
well location on-site for the Severed Lands and provide written confirmation from
Public Health Ontario that the new private well provides the quality and quantity
of potable water required by Provincial standards
2. the planning authority ensures that new dwellings and additional
residential units are prohibited on any remnant parcel of farmland
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created by the severance. The approach used to ensure that no
new dwellings or additional residential units are permitted on the
remnant parcel may be recommended by the Province, or based
on municipal approaches that achieve the same objective; and
Comment: The owner is required to rezone the retained lot from A1-A to A2 to
prohibit the development of a future residential dwelling.
Therefore, it is our opinion that the proposed consent is consistent with the PPS.
Elgin County Official Plan
8. In the Elgin County Official Plan (hereafter, ‘Elgin OP’), policies for New
Residential Lots in Agricultural Areas are found in Section 5.9, which states the
following:
…no new residential building lots are permitted in an agricultural designation in a
local official plan with the exception of a lot containing an existing dwelling that
has become surplus to a farming operation because of a farm consolidation.
Notwithstanding any other polices to the contrary, such a residence may be
severed from the farm subject to:
a) The lot containing the dwelling being limited in size to the area needed to
accommodate the dwelling and on-site servicing only; and,
Comment: As noted in paragraph 7, the proposed Severed Lot appears to be
limited in size to the area needed to accommodate the dwelling and on-site
servicing, subject to demonstrating the existing private septic system is
appropriately located relative to proposed property lines and that an adequate
water supply is provided on-site, rather than on the adjacent Retained Lot, with
quality and quantity of potable water in accordance with Provincial standards, both
of which requirements being Conditions of Approval.
b) All residential uses being prohibited on the remnant farm parcel by way of
official plan amendment and / or zoning by-law amendment.
Comment: As noted in paragraph 7, the owner is required to rezone the retained
lot from A1-A to A2 to prohibit the development of a future residential dwelling.
9. Further, the Elgin OP provides policies for Land Division Applications in Section
12.2 as follows:
All applications for land division shall be evaluated based on the following general
criteria:
a) Compliance with the requirements of the Planning Act, and any other
applicable piece of legislation;
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Comment: Subject to satisfying the identified Conditions of Approval noted
above, the application is in compliance with the noted requirements.
b) Demonstrated consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, as
amended;
Comment: Section 5.9 of the Elgin OP provides the relevant policies from the
PPS and were reviewed in paragraph 8 above.
c) Demonstrated conformity with the policies and land use designations of
this Plan and of the applicable local official plan;
Comment: Subject to satisfying the Conditions of Approval, the application
conforms to the policies and land use designations of this Plan and the applicable
local official plan, the latter of which is reviewed in the next section.
d) Demonstrated conformity with a local zoning by-law, or a demonstration
that conformity will be achieved, prior to final approval;
Comment: As discussed in the related later section, as a Condition of Approval
the Severed and Retained lands will require a Zoning By-law Amendment to be
approved and in force prior to final approval of the consent.
e) The ability of the application to address and satisfy the comments and
input received by commenting agencies and bodies;
Comment: The LPRCA has confirmed that no development is being facilitated in
the regulated area and the application is consistent with the Provincial Planning
Statement, 2024 in a memo dated November 24, 2025.
The Chief Building Official has provided comments below to be addressed
through Conditions of Approval, specifically related to confirming the location of
the existing septic system in relationship to proposed property lines as noted
above, and to either remove the farm building on the Retained Lands or to apply
for a building permit to apply the required rating to the wall facing the property
given National Farm Building Code requirements for farm buildings within 30
metres of a property line.
f) Demonstration that any input from the public has been reviewed and
considered; and
Comment: No public input was received prior to the drafting of this memo.
g) Demonstration that the application is in the public interest.
Comment: Subject to satisfying the Conditions of Approval, the proposed surplus
farm dwelling severance is in accordance with applicable policies and regulations,
and is not anticipated to have any negative impacts on any surrounding land uses.
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Therefore, it is our opinion that the proposed Consent Application is in conformity
with the Elgin OP.
Municipality of Bayham Official Plan
10. The Municipality of Bayham Official Plan Section 2.1.7.1 indicates that “farm
consolidation shall mean the acquisition of additional farm parcels to be operated
as one farm operation”. There are several policies within Section 2.7.1, which are
listed as follows:
a) In the opinion of Municipal Council, a land use conflict shall not be created
with agricultural operations or other existing land uses in the immediate
area of the subject lands;
Comment: It is our opinion that the proposed consent will not result in land use
conflicts. The existing single-detached dwelling to be severed as a surplus farm
dwelling and existing agricultural operation to be retained will remain.
b) Where a farm parcel with more than one existing dwelling is being
consolidated into a farm operation, only one dwelling may be severed from
that farm parcel, and no more than one severance of a surplus dwelling
shall be allowed from an original farm parcel regardless of changes in
boundary or ownership;
Comment: The proposed consent only contemplates the severance of one (1)
surplus farm dwelling as a result of farm consolidation.
c) A minimum of one existing dwelling within the Municipality of Bayham
must be retained by the proponent farm operation, or a registered owner
of the proponent farm operation.
Comment: It is understood that the owner/applicant owns a minimum of one (1)
existing dwelling and additional agricultural lands within the Municipality of
Bayham.
11. Sections 2.1.7.2 and 2.1.7.3 of the Bayham Official Plan provides consideration
for the approval and requirements of severances for surplus farm dwellings as
follows:
2.1.7.2 The severed lot with the surplus farm dwelling shall:
a) Be no larger than is necessary to support a private sanitary sewage
treatment and disposal system as determined by the appropriate approval
authority, and be serviced by a potable water supply;
Comment: Subject to satisfying the Conditions of Approval as noted previously
with respect to septic and water services, the proposed severed lot is no larger
than necessary to support existing servicing.
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b) Meet the provisions of the MDS 1 for livestock facilities and manure
storage facilities on the proposed retained lands; and,
Comment: It is understood there are no livestock operations identified in the
immediate area warranting MDS concerns. No new residential development or
livestock operations are proposed.
c) Be rezoned in a Rural Residential Zone in the Zoning By-law of the
Municipality of Bayham
Comment: As a Condition of Approval, the owner is required to rezone the
proposed Severed Lot from A1-A to RR-XX with a Site-Specific Exception to
permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 39 metres.
2.1.7.3 The severed lot with the surplus farm dwelling may:
a) Include accessory buildings and structures if in the opinion of Municipal
Council a land use conflict will not be created; and,
Comment: The proposed Severed Lot does not contain any additional buildings
or structures, therefore there will not be a land use conflict.
b) Include accessory buildings and structures where the property has been
rezoned to prohibit the keeping of livestock
Comment: There are no existing accessory buildings and structures on the
proposed Severed Lot for the keeping of livestock. The keeping of livestock on
the proposed Severed Lot is prohibited in the RR Zone.
12. Section 2.1.7.4 of the Bayham Official Plan provides additional consideration for
the approval and requirements of the retained agricultural lands as follows:
a) Depending on the current zoning and lot size, meet the provisions of the
Agricultural (A1 / A1-A) Zone regulations of the Zoning By-law of the
Municipality of Bayham; and,
Comment: The proposed Retained Lot will meet the minimum lot area and lot
frontage requirements of the A2 Zone, as the applicant will be required to rezone
the proposed retained lot from A1-A to A2 Zone.
b) Be rezoned to prohibit the placement, development, or establishment of
any additional type or form of residential dwelling units thereon, regardless
of changes in property boundary or ownership.
Comment: The owner is required to rezone the retained lot from A1-A to A2 to
prohibit the development of a future residential dwelling.
Therefore, based on the analysis provided above, the proposed consent is in
conformity with Bayham Official Plan.
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Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law
13. The proposed Severed Lot is currently zoned Agriculture (A1-A) on Schedule ‘A’
Map No.9 in Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The proposed
Severed Lot must be rezoned to a Rural Residential (RR) Zone, consistent to the
resulting residential use and Official Plan Section 2.1.7.2 policies for surplus farm
dwellings. The proposed lot configuration by the applicant can accommodate the
Minimum Lot Area of 0.4 hectares, however, a Site-Specific Exception will be
required to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 39 metres, as it does not meet the
minimum requirement of 50 metres in the RR zone. It is our opinion that the
reduced Minimum Lot Frontage will not have any significant impact to the existing
and surrounding area and has sufficient frontage to accommodate the existing
access along Coyle Road without negatively impacting rural character.
14. The proposed Retained Lot currently zoned ‘Agriculture (A1-A)’ and must be
rezoned to a ‘Special Agricultural (A2)’ Zone to prohibit new dwellings, as per
Official Plan Section 2.1.7.4. The proposed Retained Lot meets the minimum Lot
Area of 20.0 hectares and Minimum Lot Frontage of 150.0 metres required in the
A2 Zone.
Municipal of Bayham
15. Although the setbacks for an accessory building have been met regarding the
existing barn located on the retained lands (of 1.0m from a Lot line); the Chief
Building Official has noted that the National Farm Building Code requires a farm
building to be a min. 30 metres from a property line or for a rating to be applied to
a facing wall if less than 30 metres from the property line. A building permit will
need to be approved for the existing farm building to address the required rating,
or the existing building moved / removed to meet this requirement.
Long Point Region Conservation Authority
16. As previously mentioned in this Memo, portions of the subject property are within
the “LPRCA Regulation Limit”; however, the proposed severed lands are located
outside of the regulated area. Though no physical alterations are proposed by the
owner on the Severed Lot as a result of this Consent Application, as a Condition
of Approval, the owner will need to receive comments and/or written approval from
the LPRCA in support of the proposed severance.
Conclusion and Recommendations
17. Based on the above review of Consent Application E6-26 we have no objection
to the proposed consent to create a residential lot for the existing dwelling surplus
to the needs of the farm operation and recommend the following conditions for
approval:
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a) That the owner obtains approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment for the
proposed Severed Lot from a ‘Agricultural (A1-A)’ Zone to a ‘Site-Specific
Rural Residential (RR-XX)’ Zone to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 39
metres.
b) That the owner obtains approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment for the
proposed Retained Lot from an ‘Agricultural (A1-A)’ Zone to a Special
Agricultural (A2) Zone to prohibit new dwellings.
c) That the owner provides confirmation from a qualified septic designer that
the location of the existing septic bed on the proposed Severed Lot meets a
minimum setback of 3.0 metres from the property lines.
d) That the owner installs an independent well on the proposed Severed Lot to
service the existing dwelling; and that the owner provides written
confirmation from Public Health Ontario and a licensed well installer that the
private well provides the quality and quantity of potable water required by
Provincial standards.
e) That the owner either identifies a new access for the retained lands and
secures an access permit from the Municipality of Bayham OR registers an
access agreement in favour of the retained lands over the existing access
on the severed lands.
f) That the owner obtains a building permit to allow for the existing farm
building on the retained lands to be less than 30m from a property line to the
satisfaction of the Municipality of Bayham Chief Building Official, OR
relocates or removes the farm building so that no farm building is within 30m
of the property line.
g) That upon the granting of the consent the owner provides a Planning Report
Fee payable to the Municipality of Bayham.
h) That the applicant applies to and pays all fees to the Municipality with respect
to Civic Addressing/signage for the retained lot.
i) That the owner provides a digital copy of a survey of the subject lands.
Jeff Henry
Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc.
Jeff Henry, RPP, MCIP
Consulting Planner to the Municipality of Bayham
Council received a presentation from St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services outlining current programs,
service levels, and emerging trends across the region.
The presentation highlighted continued demand for child care, with more than 1,100 licensed
spaces currently available across Elgin County and over 1,900 children on the waitlist. Updates
were also provided on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system, which has helped
reduce fees to an average of $22 per day, while also introducing increased administrative and
staffing pressures for operators and municipalities.
Council also heard about EarlyON Child and Family Centres, which offer free programs for families
at approximately 30 locations throughout the County. In 2025, these programs saw over 15,000
visits from children and more than 11,000 visits from caregivers, demonstrating strong community
use and demand.
Additional updates focused on Ontario Works and Housing Stability Services. Each month, Ontario
Works supports more than 2,700 individuals through financial assistance, employment supports,
and caseworker services. On the housing side, there are currently over 1,700 households on the
centralized waitlist for social housing, with wait times ranging from three to ten years or more.
The presentation also highlighted ongoing efforts to address homelessness through the
Homelessness Prevention Program, which supports emergency shelters, rent supplements, and
housing stability initiatives. Local data shows that more than 65% of individuals referred through the
By-Names List have been successfully housed, reflecting progress through coordinated community
efforts.
Overall, the presentation emphasized the importance of strong community partnerships and
continued investment in programs that support housing stability, early years services, and social
assistance across St. Thomas and Elgin County.
For the full Council Agenda, click here.
ELGIN COUNTY
From the Council Chambers
April 28, 2026
Council Meeting
St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services Provides Service Review Update
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The Committee of the Whole received a report recommending approval of a draft plan of
subdivision for the next phase of the Eagle Ridge development in the Municipality of Central Elgin.
The proposed subdivision, located south of Southdale Line and west of Sunset Drive, would add
163 single detached residential lots as part of Phase 3 of the existing Eagle Ridge community.
Plans for the development include the extension of existing roads such as Snowy Owl Trail and
White Tail Path, along with new streets and future connections to surrounding lands. The site layout,
shown in the draft plan, continues the established neighbourhood pattern with a mix of crescents
and connecting streets.
The report notes that the lands are designated for residential growth and are located within a
settlement area intended to accommodate new development. The application has been reviewed by
County staff and relevant agencies, with no concerns raised through the circulation process.
If approved by Council, the subdivision would proceed subject to a number of conditions, including
servicing, infrastructure, and environmental requirements, before final registration can occur.
Committee of the Whole
Eagle Ridge Phase 3 Subdivision Moves Forward in Central Elgin
The Committee received an update on the Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan (CIP),
including a comprehensive review and proposed updates as the program reaches its 10-year
milestone.
Originally launched in 2015, Elgincentives provides financial incentives to support business growth,
main street revitalization, and local investment across Elgin County. The recent review examined
how the program has performed over the past decade and identified opportunities to modernize the
program to better reflect current economic conditions and community priorities.
The updated plan introduces several key changes, including a simplified structure that consolidates
existing incentives, the addition of new housing-focused programs, and increased funding limits
based on project type. The revisions also aim to make the program easier to understand and
access, while continuing to support a range of economic development initiatives across the County.
Page 3Council Highlights | April 28, 2026
Update Provided on Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan
Committee of the Whole
The update also introduces Municipal
Leadership Initiatives, which provide a
flexible framework for strategic,
Council-led projects that can further
support community improvement
alongside financial incentives.
Following endorsement by Council,
the updated plan will move forward
through the local municipal adoption
process. Once adopted, the program
will be implemented in partnership
with local municipalities, supported by
coordinated promotion and
administration across the County.
To learn more about the Elgincentives
Review, please click here.
For the full Committee of the Whole Agenda, click here.
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Elgin County Council
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
April 14, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present: Warden Dominique Giguere
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
Councillor Mark Widner
Councillor Jack Couckuyt
Councillor Andrew Sloan
Councillor Todd Noble
Councillor Mike Hentz
Councillor Richard Leatham
Members Absent: Deputy Warden Grant Jones (with notice)
Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services
Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development
Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture
Joe Anne Holloway, Director of Homes and Seniors Services
Andrew Case, Solicitor
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
1. Meeting Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:45 a.m. with Warden Giguere in the chair.
2. Approval of Agenda
Resolution Number: CW26-34
Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Meeting be approved as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. Adoption of Minutes
Resolution Number: CW26-35
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 24, 2026 be
adopted.
Motion Carried.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
5. Members' Motions
None.
6. Reports of Council, Staff or Outside Boards
6.1 Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk - ADM 26-13
Delegation of Powers During Restricted Period — Municipal Election
2026
The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk presented a report
to Council with the information regarding the "Restricted Acts" provisions
contained in Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. c.25 (The
Municipal Act) with a recommendation for the adoption of a by-law
temporarily delegating authority to the Chief Administrative Officer in the
event that Council is restricted in its authority pursuant to these provisions
during the 2026 Municipal Election.
Resolution Number: CW26-36
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT a by-law be presented for approval to delegate
authority to the Chief Administrative Officer during a period of restricted
acts in the 2026 municipal election year.
Motion Carried.
6.2 Director of People and Culture - PAC 26-02 Benefits Provider RFP
The Director of People and Culture presented the report to Council with
the results and recommendation from the Request for Proposal issued for
the services of a group benefits provider.
Resolution Number: CW26-37
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT Desjardins Insurance be selected as Group Benefits
Provider for the County of Elgin, RFP No. 26-P03, effective July 1, 2026;
and
THAT County Council approve the renewal coverage with AIG Insurance
for AD&D coverage, effective July 1, 2026; and
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to
execute all contracts and related documentation.
Motion Carried.
6.3 Director of Engineering Services - ENG 26-09 Asset Management and
Work Order Software — Feasibility Study
The Director of Engineering Services and Simon Lau, P.Eng., CRL, PMP,
from Aspire Consulting presented the report to Council summarizing the
results of the asset management and work order software feasibility study.
Resolution Number: CW26-38
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Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to report back to County Council with a
procurement recommendation for an asset management and work order
software solution that will meet the needs of the County and its local
municipal partners complete with anticipated costs, resource needs and
implementation timeline and a full detailed business case.
Motion Carried.
7. Adjournment
Resolution Number: CW26-39
Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:50 a.m. to meet again on April 28,
2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Motion Carried.
Blaine Parkin, Dominique Gig ere,
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden.
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Elgin County Council
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes
April 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present: Warden Dominique Giguere
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
Councillor Mark Widner
Councillor Jack Couckuyt
Councillor Andrew Sloan
Councillor Todd Noble
Councillor Mike Hentz
Councillor Richard Leatham
Members Absent: Deputy Warden Grant Jones (with notice)
Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services
Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development
Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture
Joe Anne Holloway, Director of Homes and Seniors Services
Andrew Case, Solicitor
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk
Lindsay King, Policy Planner
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
1. Meeting Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. with Warden Giguere in the chair.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Couckuyt
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 14, 2026 County Council Meeting be
approved as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials
None.
4. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the open and closed session minutes of the meeting held on
March 24, 2026 be adopted.
Motion Carried.
5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
6.1 Frank Schonberger, Member of the Public - Farmland Data
Frank Schonberger, member of the public, provided a delegation to
Council overviewing his concerns regarding the accuracy of data on the
amount of acres of farmland being lost per day in Ontario.
Moved by: Councillor Noble
Seconded by: Councillor Sloan
RESOLVED THAT the delegation from Frank Schonberger, member of the
public, regarding farmland data, be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole
7.1 Warden Giguere -ADM 26-12 - Recommendations from Committee of
the Whole — March 24, 2026
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT item CW26-32 from the Committee of the Whole
meeting dated March 24, 2026, and the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Motion Carried.
8. Committee Recommendations
None.
9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration
9.1 Director of Community and Cultural Services - CCS 26-03 West Lorne
Library Expansion Update
The Director of Community and Cultural Services presented the report
providing Council with an overview of the West Lorne Library renovation
project.
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "CCS 26-03 West Lorne Library
Expansion Update" from the Director of Community and Cultural Services
dated April 14, 2026 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
9.2 Director of Planning and Development - PLN 26-04 Proposed
Provincial Planning Reforms under Bill 98 and the Build
Communities Strong Fund
The Policy Planner presented the report summarizing recent Provincial
and Federal initiatives related to housing supply and infrastructure
delivery, including proposed legislative changes under Bill 98: Building
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Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and
associated postings on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO), as
well as the announcement of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to prepare comments on the proposed
reforms under Bill 98 and the Build Communities Strong Fund, in
accordance with Council direction; and
THAT staff be directed to submit these comments to the Province during
the consultation period for open Environmental Registry of Ontario
postings, as detailed in the report titled "PLN 26-04 - Proposed Provincial
Planning Reforms under Bill 98 and the Build Communities Strong Fund."
Motion Carried.
9.3 Director of Engineering Services - ENG 26-08 Highbury Avenue -
Upload Request
The Director of Engineering Services presented a report to Council with
the recommendation to request that the Province of Ontario assume
jurisdiction over the County of Elgin's portion of HighburyAvenue, and
between Ron McNeil Line and Webber Bourne, being a total distance of
5.7 km, for Council's consideration.
Moved by: Councillor Widner
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT Highbury Avenue is an important economic corridor
connecting the City of St. Thomas and its Power Co. development to the
City of London and Highway 401 corridor; and
THAT the Province's Southwestern Ontario Transportation Planning Study
has identified HighburyAvenue as part of the regional Strategic Goods
Movement Network, that supports the needs of businesses and
employees, that moves goods and services reliably and safely and that
facilitates economic drivers; and
THAT the transportation master plans of the County of Elgin and the City
of London have identified that Highbury Avenue will exceed its 2-lane
capacity, necessitating widening from two to four lanes in the next 10
years at an estimated cost of $150 million requiring multi jurisdictional
coordination and complex planning, and therefore;
THAT the County of Elgin requests that the Provice of Ontario accept the
transfer of jurisdictional authority over Highbury Avenue at no cost, with
the respectful request to collaborate with the County to ensure this
important asset accommodates the region's needs.
Motion Carried.
10. Council Correspondence
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.1 - 10.6 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
10.1 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative - Making Waves
Newsletter
10.2 Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC) - March 2026 Newsletter
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10.3 Volunteer Elgin Update - Strengthening Volunteerism in Elgin County
10.4 St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre - 2025 Annual Report
10.5 Letter to the Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, from the
London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) re: Trustee
Determination
10.6 Resolution from the Municipality of Chatham -Kent re: Food
Insecurity Emergency Declaration
10.7 Letter from Damella Group Limited re: Proposing Property Option at
154 Talbot Street West for Aylmer Library
Moved by: Warden Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to report back to Council with an
update on all options for the location of the Aylmer Library.
Motion Defeated.
10.8 St. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce - Sponsorship
Funding Redirect Request
Moved by: Councillor Noble
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT the request from the St. Thomas & District Chamber of
Commerce to redirect sponsorship funding to the "Social Issues Are
Business Issues" event be approved.
Motion Carried.
11. Statements/Inquiries by Members
11.1 Warden Giguere -Warden's Mini -Golf Charity Tournament and
Banquet
Warden Giguere announced that the Warden's Mini -Golf Charity
Tournament and Banquet will be held on October 2, 2026, at the Masonic
Centre of Elgin.
12. Closed Meeting Items
12.1 Closed Meeting Minutes - March 24, 2026
13. Motion to Rise and Report
None.
14. Consideration of By -Laws
14.1 By -Law No. 26-16 Confirmation
BEING a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the April 14, 2026 Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 26-16 be now read a first, second, and
third time and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
15. Adjournment
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
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RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:30 a.m. to meet again on April 28,
2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion Carried.
aine Parkin, Dominique Gig ere,
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden.
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LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 Approved May 6, 2026
Members in attendance: Doug Brunton, Chair Norfolk County
Chris Van Paassen, Vice-Chair Norfolk County Shelley Ann Bentley Haldimand County Dave Beres Town of Tillsonburg Robert Chambers County of Brant Michael Columbus Norfolk County
Ed Ketchabaw Municipality of Bayham/Township of Malahide Tom Masschaele Norfolk County Debera McKeen Haldimand County Jim Palmer Township of Norwich
Peter Ypma Township of South-West Oxford Regrets: None Staff in attendance:
Judy Maxwell, General Manager Aaron LeDuc, Manager of Corporate Services Leigh-Anne Mauthe, Manager of Watershed Services Saifur Rahman, Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure
Jessica King, Social Media and Marketing Associate Nicole Sullivan, HR Coordinator/Executive Assistant 1. Welcome and Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:11 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 2. Additional Agenda Items Vice-Chair, Chris Van Paassen, brought forward an additional item to the Closed session.
A-47/26 Moved by C. Van Paassen Seconded by M. Columbus
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors add an Item to discuss:
• The security of the property of the Authority;
under Closed Session as item 11(f), moving current Item 11 (f), adjournment of closed session to item 11 (g), to the April 1, 2026 agenda. Carried
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3. Approval of the Agenda A-48/26 Moved by P. Ypma
Seconded by T. Masschaele THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the agenda as amended. Carried
4. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
S. Bentley declared a conflict of interest with item 11 (d) of the closed session. 5. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
a) Board of Directors AGM Meeting of March 6, 2026 A-49/26
Moved by J. Palmer Seconded by D. McKeen THAT the minutes of the LPRCA Board of Directors Meeting held March 6, 2026 be
adopted as circulated. Carried 6. Business Arising There was no business arising from the previous minutes. 7. Review of Committee Minutes None. 8. Correspondence A-50/26 Moved by J. Palmer Seconded by E. Ketchabaw
THAT the correspondences outlined in the Board of Directors agenda of April 1, 2026 be received as information. Carried 9. Development Applications a) Section 28 Regulations Approved Permits (L. Mauthe)
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Leigh-Anne Mauthe presented the report. There were no questions. A-51/26 Moved by M. Columbus Seconded by J. Palmer
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the staff approved Section 28 Regulation Approved Permits report dated April 1, 2026 as information. Carried 10. New Business a) General Manager’s Report (J. Maxwell)
Judy Maxwell presented the report. Peter Ypma asked staff to clarify more on the funding for Habitat Creation and Enhancement St. Thomas Development Program at Dereham Wetlands. Judy Maxwell informed the Board
that the proposal for that location was to enhance the existing habitat and wetland. A-52/26 Moved by P. Ypma
Seconded by M. Columbus THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the General Manager’s Report for March 2026 as information.
Carried b) Extension of Minister’s Direction for Conservation Authorities Regarding Fee Changes – March 10, 2026 (L. Mauthe)
Leigh-Anne Mauthe presented the report. There were no questions. A-53/26 Moved by J. Palmer Seconded by P. Ypma THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the staff report regarding the Minister’s Direction
for Conservation Authorities Regarding Fee Changes as information. Carried c) Province of Ontario Conservation Authority Amalgamation update (J. Maxwell)
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Judy Maxwell presented the report, informing the Board of the ERO # 025- 1257 decision and of Bill 97 which was introduced on March 26th. Within Bill 97, Schedule 3 covers a few amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act. Specifically listed, is a requirement for each Conservation Authority to appoint two members (A Board member and the General
Manager) to the transition committee, if this appointment is not done the OPCA will appoint. Mike Columbus asked staff if Kettle Creek CA and Catfish Creek CA will also be able to appoint people. Judy Maxwell informed the Board that those CA’s will also be appointing
two people to a transition committee. This transition committee for the Lake Erie Regional CA will include the eight people appointed by the current four CAs along with a appointed project lead who will become the CAO of Lake Erie Regional CA. A-54/26
Moved by M. Columbus Seconded by E. Ketchabaw THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the Regional Consolidation of Conservation
Authorities ERO #025-1257 Decision Notice report as information. Carried d) Upper Big Creek Flood and Erosion Hazard Mapping (L. Mauthe) Leigh-Anne Mauthe presented the report. Doug Brunton asked if LPRCA recovers the HST. Aaron LeDuc informed the Board that under this project LPRCA will recover everything, but 1.76%. A-55/26 Moved by S. Bentley Seconded by E. Ketchabaw
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors direct staff to retain D.M. Wills Associates Limited for engineering services to complete Flood and Erosion Hazard Mapping for Upper Big Creek at a cost of $64,020.00 exclusive of HST Carried e) Backus Agricultural Land Rental Tender (J. Maxwell) Judy Maxwell presented the report.
There were no questions. A-56/26 Moved by D. McKeen
Seconded by T. Masschaele THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors accepts the tender submitted by Brian Dekeyser of Silverhill Farms for the rental of 32 acres of agricultural land located at Backus Heritage
Conservation Area with a submitted bid of $403.75 per acre, per year, for the contract period
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April 2, 2026 to March 31, 2029. Carried f) Vehicle Tender (A. LeDuc) Aaron LeDuc presented the report.
Mike Columbus asked staff why only two tenders were received. Aaron LeDuc informed the Board that the tender was sent to 10 dealerships in the area and posted on the LPRCA website in February, only two were returned. A-57/26
Moved by J. Palmer Seconded by D. Beres THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors accepts the tender submitted by Heaslip Ford for the
purchase of two new 2026 Ford F150 4x4 Regular Cab Pickup Truck for $112,673.14 (excluding HST). Carried g) Zero Turn Quote (A. Leduc) Aaron LeDuc presented the report.
Jim Palmer asked staff if a specific model was requested. Aaron LeDuc informed the Board that in consultation with staff a specific model was requested due to its better performance. A-58/26 Moved by M. Columbus
Seconded by P. Ypma THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors accepts the quote submitted by Norfolk Tractor for the purchase of two new 2026 Kubota ZD1011-3-54 Zero Turn mower for $38,400.00 (excluding
HST). Carried h) Septic Disposal Services Tender (A. LeDuc)
Aaron LeDuc presented the report. No questions were asked. A-59/26 Moved by T. Masschaele Seconded by S. Bentley
THAT the 2026 contract for septic services at Backus Heritage CA, Deer Creek CA, Norfolk
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CA, and Waterford North CA be awarded to Bayside Septic Services 2012 Inc., AND
THAT the 2026 contract for septic services at Haldimand CA be awarded to Frankie’s Pumping. Carried i) Competition Funding Report (J. King) Jessica King gave the report, giving the Board an update on LPRCA’s Backhouse Grist Mill being selected to compete in the Next Great Save, a competition hosted by National Trust
for Canada and focuses on the meaningful preservation of historic places. LPRCA will compete alongside 11 other heritage places from coast-to-coast for the grand prize of $50,000. Winning the Next Great Save would directly fund the first major steps needed to save the Mill: a comprehensive engineering report, temporary structural shoring, and
drainage improvements. These actions must happen before any further restoration can begin. Chris Van Paassen asked that staff circulate to member municipalities for support and Doug
Brunton inquired about sending to local school boards. Jessica King informed the Board that both will be done. A-60/26 Moved by T. Masschaele
Seconded by S. Bentley THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the Competition Funding Report as information. Carried
11. Closed Meeting The Board entered closed session at 8:47 p.m. A-61/26
Moved by M. Columbus Seconded by D. McKeen THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors does now enter into a closed session to discuss:
• Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and
• The Security of the property of the Authority Carried The Board reconvened in open session at 9:20 p.m. The closed Hearing meeting minutes and Board of Director meeting minutes of February 4,
2026 was approved in the closed session.
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Next meeting: May 6, 2026, Source Water Protection & Board of Directors Meeting Adjournment The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
Doug Brunton Judy Maxwell Chair General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
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Office of the City Clerk,City Hall
500 George Street North
Peterborough,Ontario
K9H 3R9
April 24,2026
The Right Honourable Mark Carney,Prime Minister of Canada;
Honourable Patty Hajdu,Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for
the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario;
MP Emma Harrison;
Paul Thompson,Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development;
Rob Wright,Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Employment
and Social Development;
Cliff Groen,Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development;
Honourable Doug Ford,Premier of Ontario;
Honourable Michael Parsa,Minister of Children,Community and Social Services;
MPP Dave Smith;
Daniele Zanotti,Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Children,Community,and Social
Services;
Cordelia Clarke Julien,Assistant Deputy Minister Social Assistance Program Branch;
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM);
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);and
All Ontario Municipalities
Subject:Guaranteed Basic Income Resolution
The following resolution,adopted by City Council at its meeting held on March 30,
2026,is forwarded for your consideration.
WHEREAS:
1.Poverty and income insecurity continue to negatively impact the health
and well-being of residents in Peterborough and across Ontario;
2.Municipal governments bear significant costs from the downstream effects
of poverty,including increased demand for social services,emergency
shelters,and community programs;
3.Evidence from the Ontario Basic Income Pilot (201 7—201 9)and comparable
programs demonstrated meaningful improvements in health,housing stability,
and food security among participants;
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4.A Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI)requires collaboration between the
Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to design,fund,and
implement effectively;and
5.Municipalities,as the order of government closest to residents,are well-
positioned to advocate for income security policies that reflect local needs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1.Council urges the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to
collaborate on the design,funding,and implementation of a Guaranteed Basic
Income for all Canadian residents;
2.Council calls upon the Province of Ontario to reinstate a basic income pilot
with a view to province-wide implementation;and
3.The Clerk be directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Premier of Ontario,the Prime Minister of Canada,our local MPP and MP,
relevant federal and provincial Ministers,AMO and FCM,and to share it with all
Ontario municipalities for endorsement.
Sincerely.
City Clerk
May 14, 2026
Hon. Todd McCarthy Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
College Park, 5th Flr 777 Bay St Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3
Via email: minister.mecp@ontario.ca
RE: Streamlining Requirements for Waste Disposal
Dear Minister,
Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin considered the above noted matter at its Regular Meeting dated May 11, 2026 and the following
Resolution was passed:
WHEREAS the proposed "Streamlining requirements for waste disposal site service area and fill rate changes" removes public posting requirements and eliminates third-party appeal rights;
AND WHEREAS the removal of third-party rights to appeal these decisions under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, limits the ability of residents and municipalities to challenge decisions that impact them;
AND WHEREAS the proposal could result in increased truck traffic and increased wear on roads, potentially adding to infrastructure costs for municipalities and reducing the quality of
local roads for residents;
AND WHEREAS longer approved distances to landfills increase greenhouse gas emissions
associated with waste transport;
AND WHEREAS the EA Modernization Project Team is accepting input until June 8, 2026;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Central Elgin register its objection to the proposed changes;
AND THAT the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks be formally advised of
Council’s opposition through the EA Modernization Project Team;
AND THAT this motion be circulated to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to MPP Rob Flack, and to municipalities in Elgin County.
Sincerely,
Delany Leitch
Clerk CC: Hon. Rob Flack, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London Elgin County Municipalities
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2026-027
A BY-LAW TO REPEAL AND REPLACE BY-LAW NO. 2024-049, BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A POLICY WITH RESPECT TO THE DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires that all municipalities adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the delegation of Council's legislative
and administrative authority; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2024-049 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2014-090 being a by-law to adopt a policy with respect to the delegation of powers and duties was passed by Council on August 15, 2024; AND WHEREAS Council is desirous to repeal and replace By-law No. 2024-049; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT Appendix “A” of the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy be further amended by replacing “Chief Administrative Officer” with “Chief Administrative Officer or Designate”; 2. AND THAT the following delegations be included:
Delegated Authority Delegation
Execute Development Agreements Chief Administrative Officer or Designate
Execute Temporary Use and Removal/Demolition Agreements
Chief Administrative Officer or Designate
3. AND THAT this by-law shall come into force and effect on the day of its passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7th DAY OF MAY 2026. ____________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2026-030
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT THE CAPITAL ESTIMATES FOR THE YEAR 2026 WHEREAS Section 290 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended provides in part that a local
municipality shall in each year prepare and adopt estimates of all sums required during the year
for the purposes of the local municipality; AND WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to levy on the whole rateable property according to the last revised assessment roll of the Municipality the sum of $2,487,750 for the capital
program of the lower-tier municipality for the current year;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the capital estimates appended hereto as Schedule “A” are hereby adopted; 2. AND THAT the tax levy requirement of $2,487,750 be incorporated into the 2026
current estimates for the purposes of determining the tax rates for 2026.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 21ST DAY
OF MAY 2026.
___________________________________ ____________________________ MAYOR CLERK
By-law No. 2026-030
Schedule "A"
Total Cost Reserve Fund DC's Debt Financing Grants Other Tax Levy Page Reference
General Government $50,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $40,000 14
Fire $739,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $739,250 25
Building $0$0$0$0$0$0$036
Public Works $2,098,500 $190,000 $0 $0 $300,000 $40,000 $1,568,500 47
Water $0$0$0$0$0$0$058
Wastewater $656,000 $656,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 69
Parks & Rec. $475,000 $410,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000 80
Facilities $5,330,250 $892,000 $0 $1,389,000 $2,974,250 $0 $75,000 91
Planning & Development $45,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 102
$9,394,000 $2,203,000 $0 $1,389,000 $3,274,250 $40,000 $2,487,750
Financing
Expenditures
Municipality of Bayham
2026 Capital Summary
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2026-031 BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH A LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2026 TO ADOPT TAX RATES, PROVIDE FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST IN DEFAULT OF PAYMENT AND THE COLLECTION THEREOF WHEREAS Section 290 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, provides that a local municipality shall in each year prepare and adopt a budget including estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the municipality; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2026-030, passed by Council, adopted a capital improvement plan for 2026 in the amount of $9,394,000 and in lieu of the municipality providing for the 2025 estimated amortization of fixed assets;
AND WHEREAS Section 312 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a local municipality shall pass a by-law to levy a separate tax rate on the assessment in each property class; AND WHEREAS Section 307 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 requires tax rates to be established in the same proportion to tax ratios; AND WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to levy on the whole rateable property according to the last revised assessment roll of the Municipality the sum of $6,910,499.45 for the purposes of the lower-tier municipality for the current year; AND WHEREAS certain regulations made under Part IX of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 require reductions in certain tax rates for certain classes or subclasses of property; AND WHEREAS by action of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, provision was made for the taking of the assessment of the Municipality, as the assessment on which the rate of taxation for the year 2026 should be levied; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the current estimates for 2026 set out in Schedule “B” are hereby adopted; 2. AND THAT the tax rates required to raise the current estimates for 2026, set out in Schedule “A”,
be hereby adopted, and levied for the year 2026 upon the whole of the said assessment of the Municipality, according to the last revised assessment roll; 3. AND THAT for the purpose of providing for the County of Elgin general levy the tax rates set out in County of Elgin By-Law 26-05, be hereby levied for the year 2026, upon the whole of the said assessment of the Municipality, according to the last revised assessment roll; 4. AND THAT in addition, for the purposes of providing for the public and separate school education purposes, the tax rates set out by the Minister of Finance under Regulation 400/98 of the Education Act, be hereby levied for the year 2026, upon the respective portions of the said assessment of the School supporters of the said Municipality, according to the last revised assessment roll;
5. AND THAT the assessment contained in the assessment roll of the Municipality of Bayham, as made pursuant to Province of Ontario Regulations, be hereby adopted and confirmed as the
assessment on which the rate of taxation for the year 2026 shall be levied;
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6. AND THAT the said assessment roll be hereby adopted and confirmed as the last revised assessment roll for the said Municipality and be used with the above noted rates to calculate said taxes as summarized in Schedule “C”; 7. AND THAT all taxes and other special rates shall be paid in the office of the Tax Collector or Treasurer of the Municipality of Bayham; 8. AND THAT taxes for all properties shall become due and payable one-half on or before August 28,
2026 and one-half on or before October 30, 2026, and non-payment of the amount, as noted, on the dates stated in accordance with this section shall constitute default;
9. AND THAT on all taxes, which are in default on the 1st day following the above noted due dates, a penalty of 1.25% shall be added and thereafter a penalty of 1.25% per month will be added on the 1st day of each and every month the default continues, until December 31st, 2026; 10. AND THAT on all taxes in default on January 1st, 2027, interest shall be added at the rate of 1.25% per month for each month or fraction thereof in which the default continues; 11. AND THAT penalties and interest added in default shall become due and payable and shall be collected as if the same had originally been imposed and formed part of such unpaid tax levy; 12. AND THAT the Collector shall cause the same to be mailed to the residence or place of business of such person indicated on the last revised assessment roll, a written or printed notice specifying that amount of taxes payable;
13. AND THAT all by-laws inconsistent with the provisions of this by-law are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 21st DAY OF MAY 2026. ___________________________________ ____________________________ MAYOR CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2026-031
Schedule “A”
Property Class 2026 Tax Rate Residential/Farm 0.82461761%
Multi-Residential 1.64915216%
Commercial Occupied 1.35039321%
Commercial Occupied (New) 1.35039321%
Commercial Vacant Land 1.35039321%
Commercial Excess Land 1.35039321%
Commercial Excess Land (New) 1.35039321%
Industrial Occupied 1.83485652%
Industrial Occupied (New) 1.83485652%
Industrial Vacant Land 1.83485652%
Large Industrial Occupied (New) 2.33515225%
Large Industrial Excess (New) 2.33515225%
Pipelines 0.94385713%
Farmlands 0.18966205%
Managed Forests 0.20615440%
Commercial Small Val Add Farms 0.33759830%
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
General Taxation $5,314,184 $5,748,346 $6,492,694 $6,816,712 $5,743,102 $6,336,355 $6,715,270 $6,910,499
Other Revenues $1,092,043 $1,159,978 $1,369,424 $1,211,565 $1,026,000 $950,402 $1,304,800 $1,249,516
General Government $194,576 $73,444 $94,819 $144,479 $77,000 $82,047 $97,500 $190,815
Council $46,200 -$1,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000
Fire Department $50,981 $40,721 $35,182 $181,687 $20,000 $22,000 $45,000 $22,000
Police Services $5,748 $2,700 $0 $10,016 $12,000 $5,000 $4,000 $12,000
Conservation Authority $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Building Services $199,826 $109,855 $272,479 $201,915 $192,000 $122,000 $262,000 $197,000
Bylaw Enforcement $12,860 $19,833 $45,579 $39,828 $0 $46,000 $46,000 $46,000
Public Works $533,776 $615,050 $639,183 $637,455 $560,418 $590,196 $605,951 $622,180
Winter Control $7,738 $1,307 $4,834 $9,303 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000 $6,500
Streetlights $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Bayham Water $776,816 $723,809 $799,185 $859,180 $770,554 $765,081 $779,899 $869,200
Richmond Water $93,770 $97,459 $177,895 $106,234 $100,012 $101,767 $104,267 $104,267
Waste Disposal $176,087 $136,338 $38,227 $38,800 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $40,000
Wastewater $1,024,030 $971,801 $973,522 $1,024,671 $1,042,500 $982,500 $999,500 $1,094,500
Cemeteries $1,424 $891 $5,314 $3,131 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
Municipal Assistance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation $1,800 $2,350 $3,380 $95 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600
Straffordville Community Centre $38,478 $16,141 $28,749 $25,054 $8,000 $10,000 $20,000 $5,000
Vienna Community Centre $72 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Libraries $76,932 $81,600 $86,627 $85,979 $74,525 $77,357 $78,904 $80,482
Museums Bayham $33,239 $21,662 $12,146 $26,027 $16,200 $19,200 $13,200 $13,200
Development Services $46,587 $67,459 $138,871 $168,241 $60,000 $101,500 $123,500 $126,000
Tourism $15,564 $15,020 $15,594 $129,667 $15,000 $15,000 $85,000 $143,035
Municipal Drainage $11,137 $1,949 $12,875 $10,774 $6,500 $3,500 $6,500 $9,000
Capital Program $1,837,254 $3,202,657 $1,973,698 $1,476,477 $5,684,251 $4,433,653 $6,895,250 $6,906,250
$11,591,122 $13,109,269 $13,220,279 $13,207,291 $15,450,662 $14,706,158 $18,231,141 $18,712,045
Municipality of Bayham
Summary - Revenues
2025 Budget
Revenues
2024 Budget2022 Actuals 2024 Actuals2023 Actuals 2026 Budget2023 Budget2025 Actuals
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Schedule "B"
General Taxation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Revenues $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
General Government $1,303,384 $1,399,859 $1,481,766 $1,336,697 $1,310,386 $1,416,988 $1,263,884 $1,245,079
Council $137,086 $97,851 $103,415 $107,028 $95,189 $101,626 $109,708 $173,243
Fire Department $521,449 $585,953 $683,721 $612,739 $573,283 $631,710 $701,838 $671,797
Police Services $905,549 $935,627 $957,235 $960,382 $964,904 $958,949 $980,727 $1,089,177
Conservation Authority $99,349 $105,068 $105,747 $111,515 $106,215 $105,747 $111,665 $112,411
Building Services $156,738 $139,527 $110,208 $201,915 $133,914 $104,858 $233,316 $197,000
Bylaw Enforcement $42,222 $79,481 $144,643 $150,193 $51,145 $115,258 $155,666 $158,881
Public Works $1,927,950 $1,985,910 $2,049,956 $2,126,636 $1,783,624 $1,953,466 $2,148,169 $2,134,703
Winter Control $113,571 $52,548 $88,374 $136,835 $123,315 $118,805 $129,306 $129,816
Streetlights $37,440 $41,555 $44,801 $44,083 $36,500 $44,000 $44,000 $44,000
Bayham Water $776,816 $723,809 $799,185 $859,180 $770,554 $765,081 $779,899 $869,200
Richmond Water $93,770 $97,459 $177,895 $106,234 $100,012 $101,767 $104,267 $104,267
Wastewater $1,024,030 $971,801 $973,522 $1,024,671 $1,042,500 $982,500 $999,500 $1,094,500
Waste Management $628,683 $573,914 $477,737 $500,327 $390,000 $390,000 $490,000 $500,000
Cemeteries $15,837 $18,980 $10,123 $21,852 $17,500 $22,500 $22,500 $22,500
Municipal Assistance $2,000 $5,300 $6,999 $7,440 $7,000 $7,000 $9,000 $9,000
Parks & Recreation $87,080 $103,193 $95,745 $119,198 $93,793 $116,382 $117,940 $109,774
Straffordville Community Centre $69,296 $65,206 $70,570 $62,398 $56,788 $69,168 $64,346 $62,693
Vienna Community Centre $12,515 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Libraries $76,932 $81,600 $86,627 $85,979 $74,525 $77,357 $78,905 $80,482
Museums Bayham $64,010 $59,064 $56,802 $66,325 $56,645 $60,695 $61,476 $60,672
Development Services $157,077 $190,760 $246,999 $345,094 $171,921 $207,015 $239,437 $257,200
Tourism $69,289 $63,451 $61,634 $171,333 $64,713 $74,984 $112,399 $183,058
Municipal Drainage $7,812 $6,140 $5,475 $5,868 $15,736 $8,300 $8,444 $8,591
Capital Program $3,261,237 $4,725,213 $4,384,577 $3,457,851 $7,372,500 $6,272,000 $9,264,750 $9,394,000
$11,591,122 $13,109,269 $13,223,756 $12,621,772 $15,412,662 $14,706,156 $18,231,142 $18,712,045
2025 Actuals 2025 Budget2023 Actuals 2024 Budget
Municipality of Bayham
Summary - Expenditures
Expenditures
2022 Actuals 2026 Budget2024 Actuals 2023 Budget
2
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
General Taxation -$5,314,184 -$5,748,346 -$6,492,694 -$6,816,712 -$5,743,102 -$6,336,355 -$6,715,270 -$6,910,499
Other Revenues -$1,092,043 -$1,159,978 -$1,369,424 -$1,211,565 -$1,026,000 -$950,402 -$1,304,800 -$1,249,516
General Government $1,108,808 $1,326,415 $1,386,947 $1,192,218 $1,233,386 $1,334,941 $1,166,384 $1,054,264
Council $90,886 $98,951 $103,415 $107,028 $95,189 $101,626 $109,708 $113,243
Fire Department $470,468 $545,232 $648,539 $431,052 $553,283 $609,710 $656,838 $649,797
Police Services $899,801 $932,928 $957,235 $950,366 $952,904 $953,949 $976,727 $1,077,177
Conservation Authority $99,349 $105,068 $105,747 $111,515 $106,215 $105,747 $111,665 $112,411
Building Services -$43,088 $29,673 -$162,271 $0 -$58,086 -$17,142 -$28,684 $0
Bylaw Enforcement $29,362 $59,648 $99,064 $110,366 $51,145 $69,258 $109,666 $112,881
Public Works $1,394,175 $1,370,860 $1,410,773 $1,489,181 $1,223,207 $1,363,271 $1,542,217 $1,512,523
Winter Control $105,833 $51,241 $83,540 $127,531 $120,315 $115,805 $124,306 $123,316
Streetlights $37,440 $41,555 $44,801 $44,083 $36,500 $44,000 $44,000 $44,000
Bayham Water $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Richmond Water $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Wastewater $0 $835,463 $935,295 $985,871 $0 $0 $0 $0
Waste Management $452,596 -$397,886 -$495,785 -$524,344 $355,000 $355,000 $455,000 $460,000
Cemeteries $14,413 $18,089 $4,808 $18,721 $15,500 $20,500 $20,500 $20,500
Municipal Assistance $2,000 $5,300 $6,999 $7,440 $7,000 $7,000 $9,000 $9,000
Parks & Recreation $85,280 $100,843 $92,364 $119,103 $91,193 $113,782 $115,340 $107,174
Straffordville Community Centre $30,818 $49,065 $41,821 $37,344 $48,788 $59,168 $44,346 $57,693
Vienna Community Centre $12,444 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Libraries $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Museums Bayham $30,771 $37,402 $44,657 $40,297 $40,445 $41,495 $48,276 $47,472
Development Services $110,490 $123,302 $108,128 $176,853 $111,921 $105,515 $115,937 $131,200
Tourism $53,725 $48,431 $46,040 $41,666 $49,713 $59,984 $27,399 $40,023
Municipal Drainage -$3,325 $4,191 -$7,401 -$4,907 $9,236 $4,800 $1,944 -$409
Capital Program $1,423,982 $1,522,556 $2,410,879 $1,981,374 $1,688,249 $1,838,347 $2,369,500 $2,487,750
In Year Deficit (Surplus)$0 $0 $3,477 -$585,518 -$38,000 -$3 $0 $0
2025 Budget2023 Actuals 2024 Budget2025 Actuals
Net (Revenue)/Expenditure
Municipality of Bayham
Summary - Net (Revenue)/Expenditure
2022 Actuals 2026 Budget2024 Actuals 2023 Budget
3
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
0510-4010 Residential & Farm $3,937,045 $4,290,273 $4,834,107 $5,065,934 $4,321,234 $4,723,095 $4,991,350 $5,159,698 $0
0510-4020 Multi-Residential $64,448 $68,315 $75,372 $77,935 $68,315 $75,392 $77,935 $78,714 $0
0510-4030 Commercial Unoccupied $9,719 $10,030 $11,066 $11,442 $10,030 $11,069 $11,442 $6,481 $0
0510-4040 Commercial Occupied $396,988 $421,955 $483,740 $516,741 $411,695 $461,252 $506,563 $513,360 $0
0510-4050 Industrial Unoccupied $171 $182 $200 $207 $182 $200 $207 $209 $0
0510-4060 Industrial Occupied $193,541 $208,498 $261,965 $288,438 $205,160 $235,200 $273,426 $290,924 $0
0510-4070 Pipelines $86,066 $88,035 $98,693 $105,082 $91,263 $96,893 $101,656 $105,098 $0
0510-4080 Farmlands $619,968 $654,007 $719,772 $742,152 $628,172 $725,473 $743,910 $747,146 $0
0510-4090 Managed Forests $6,238 $7,051 $7,779 $8,781 $7,051 $7,781 $8,781 $8,870 $0
$5,314,184 $5,748,346 $6,492,694 $6,816,712 $5,743,102 $6,336,355 $6,715,270 $6,910,499 $0
0510-5580 Writeoffs/Tax Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0510-5620 Tax Adjustments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0510-5630 Assessment Charges $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Municipality of Bayham
General Taxation
2025 Actuals
2024
Budget2023 Actuals
2026
Budget
2025
Budget2024 Actuals
2027
Budget
Expenditures
2023
Budget
Revenues
2022 Actuals
4
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
0520-4110 OMPF $905,100 $897,000 $815,900 $1,013,800 $897,000 $815,900 $1,013,800 $1,066,700 $1,066,700
0520-4120 Sundry $300 $510 $690 $698 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $500
0520-4130 Interest on Taxes - Current $13,167 $18,015 $18,743 $23,117 $35,000 $20,000 $20,000 $22,000 $22,000
0520-4140 Interest on Taxes - Prior $78,255 $63,962 $68,816 $107,779 $58,000 $60,000 $66,000 $74,000 $70,000
0520-4150 Investment income $95,221 $180,491 $465,276 $66,171 $35,000 $54,002 $204,500 $86,316 $85,000
0520-4180 Opening Surplus (Deficit) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0520-4190 Transfer from Liability Res $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5520-4155 Utility Corridor $11,500 $11,500 $11,500 $11,500 $11,500
5520-5700 Transfer to Trail Reserve -$11,500 -$11,500 -$11,500 -$11,500 -$11,500
$1,092,043 $1,159,978 $1,369,424 $1,211,565 $1,026,000 $950,402 $1,304,800 $1,249,516 $1,244,200
2023
Actuals
2024
Budget
2025
Actuals
Municipality of Bayham
Other Revenues
Revenues
2023
Budget
2022
Actuals
2027
Budget
2024
Actuals
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
5
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
1010-4120 Tax Certificates $10,055 $8,750 $16,425 $12,825 $11,000 $11,000 $16,500 $13,500 $13,500
1010-4130 Fees & Service Charges $70,385 $56,426 $60,802 $56,700 $63,000 $68,047 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
1010-4140 Lottery Licences $2,214 $2,565 $3,537 $1,681 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
1010-4145 Marriage Officiant $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
1010-4170 Sundry $6,922 $5,704 $14,056 $73,273 $0 $0 $8,000 $14,000 $14,000
1010-4180 Grants - Operating $0
1010-4190 Contribution from Reserves $105,000 $0 $0 $0 $90,315 $0
$194,576 $73,444 $94,819 $144,479 $77,000 $82,047 $97,500 $190,815 $100,500
1010-5100 Salaries & Wages $516,753 $547,053 $591,911 $653,018 $514,221 $549,506 $596,167 $660,090 $673,292
1010-5110 Statutory Benefits $38,122 $60,060 $69,303 $76,631 $45,149 $61,052 $69,274 $78,659 $80,232
1010-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $101,423 $108,481 $120,340 $119,372 $103,219 $107,347 $123,141 $124,067 $129,030
1010-5140 Payroll Service Charges $4,772 $5,110 $4,809 $5,305 $5,200 $5,200 $5,200 $5,200 $5,200
1010-5145 Bank Charges $6,067 $6,881 $8,551 $8,690 $6,200 $6,200 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
1010-5160 Internet Charges $14,043 $14,062 $13,398 $13,803 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $14,000 $15,000
1010-5170 Supplies $10,818 $13,716 $12,480 $7,993 $8,000 $12,520 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500
1010-5180 Computer Software & Support $36,535 $28,312 $63,139 $94,096 $45,000 $42,500 $42,500 $42,500 $42,500
1010-5185 IT & GIS Services $51,414 $51,490 $46,109 $51,752 $38,000 $42,500 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
1010-5210 Utilities $6,047 $7,692 $6,902 $8,299 $8,487 $8,742 $12,004 $12,364 $12,735
1010-5220 Subscriptions & Publications $445 $508 $1,809 $1,945 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
1010-5240 Advertising $2,314 $4,029 $745 $5,522 $4,000 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200
1010-5250 Association & Membership $8,086 $9,493 $7,789 $7,030 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $8,500 $8,500
1010-5260 Auditing Fees $18,037 $23,303 $13,305 $23,685 $19,500 $19,500 $23,500 $19,010 $19,580
1010-5270 Building Maintenance $40,860 $46,165 $19,714 $17,278 $17,500 $32,000 $30,500 $25,000 $30,500
1010-5280 Equipment Maintenance $7,169 $7,136 $6,844 $6,625 $10,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
1010-5300 Insurance $26,989 $34,314 $35,433 $37,227 $36,223 $38,035 $37,227 $39,088 $41,042
1010-5305 Insurance Deductibles $0 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
1010-5310 Legal Fees $36,019 $53,928 $79,139 $54,494 $30,000 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
1010-5320 Postage & Courier $17,282 $16,930 $19,035 $30,105 $15,000 $17,000 $22,000 $20,000 $20,000
1010-5325 Health & Safety $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
1010-5330 Training & Education $3,182 $1,885 $3,223 $3,320 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
1010-5340 Conferences & Seminars $7,684 $4,623 $5,436 $8,387 $4,000 $5,000 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500
1010-5350 Travel $1,361 $2,981 $5,138 $4,793 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
1010-5355 Marriage Officiant $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
1010-5360 Telephone $13,060 $13,641 $14,309 $15,332 $12,000 $12,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
1010-5370 Sundry $2,571 $7,382 $2,217 $2,900 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,901 $3,000
1010-5400 Transfer to Reserve $1,648 $0 ######### $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
1010-5460 Guarantorship (Ojibwa) Principle $204,272 $209,877 $215,309 $4,128,156 $198,816 $198,816 $55,200
1010-5470 Guarantorship (Ojibwa) Interest $126,414 $120,809 $115,377 $27,472 $131,870 $131,870 $27,472
$1,303,384 $1,399,859 $1,481,766 $1,336,697 $1,310,386 $1,416,988 $1,263,884 $1,245,079 $1,274,311
2023
Budget
Revenues
Expenditures
2023
Actuals
2025
Budget
2027
Budget
2022
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2026
Budget
2024
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
General Government
2024
Actuals
6
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
1020-4130 Sundry $1,200 -$1,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
1020-4190 Election Reserve $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,000
$46,200 -$1,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $0
1020-5100 Salaries & Wages $75,080 $84,593 $92,390 $94,224 $80,272 $86,523 $95,753 $97,668 $99,621
1020-5110 Statutory Benefits $4,675 $5,068 $5,704 $5,815 $4,917 $5,103 $5,955 $6,075 $6,196
1020-5250 Association & Membership $0 $3,000 $3,000 $0 $1,000 $1,000
1020-5340 Conferences & Seminars $6,113 $4,292 $1,552 $2,739 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
1020-5350 Travel $873 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500
1020-5370 Sundry $2,155 $3,199 $3,072 $3,104 $1,500 $1,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
1020-5410 Election Expense $48,189 $698 $698 $1,146 $0 $0 $0 $60,000
$137,086 $97,851 $103,415 $107,028 $95,189 $101,626 $109,708 $173,243 $115,317
2026
Budget
2026
Budget
2024
Budget
2023
Actuals
Council
Municipality of Bayham
2025
Actuals
2025
Budget
2023
Budget
2024
Actuals
Expenditures
2
0
2022
Actuals
Revenues
7
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2010-4130 Fees & Service Charges $50,981 $16,168 $28,039 $115,196 $20,000 $22,000 $45,000 $22,000 $22,000
2010-4150 Fire Operating Grants
2010-4180 Donations $24,554 $7,143 $66,491 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2010-4190 Contributions from Reserves $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$50,981 $40,721 $35,182 $181,687 $20,000 $22,000 $45,000 $22,000 $22,000
2010-5100 Salaries & Wages $85,216 $102,801 $129,778 $132,605 $90,121 $119,424 $133,812 $136,488 $139,218
2010-5102 Firefighters Remuneration $114,170 $155,511 $148,231 $143,377 $140,000 $153,000 $160,000 $145,000 $150,000
2010-5104 Firefighters Remuneration Auxiliary $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
2010-5110 Statutory Benefits $21,613 $25,541 $30,510 $31,298 $28,626 $29,484 $31,369 $32,310 $33,279
2010-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $19,541 $16,973 $24,138 $21,784 $19,823 $20,219 $27,124 $27,666 $28,219
2010-5365 Telephone - Fire Chief $1,063 $745 $747 $614 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
2010-5130 Uniforms $3,779 $5,972 $2,037 $3,019 $4,000 $5,000 $3,000 $5,000 $5,000
2010-5320 Postage & Courier $0 $17 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
2010-5335 Emergency Planning - Training $0 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
2010-5150 Emergency Operations Centre Supplies $4,353 $4,254 $4,254 $4,254 $500 $500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500
2010-5170 Office Supplies $170 $2,387 $2,179 $1,934 $650 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
2010-5160 Medical Response Supplies $1,731 $465 $5,852 $5,638 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $3,500 $3,500
2010-5165 Municipal Water Consumption $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
2010-5175 Equipment Purchase - Operating $17,010 $38,820 $77,708 $18,358 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000
2010-5180 Equipment Purchase - Protective $19,479 $14,667 $6,608 $8,734 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
2010-5210 Utilities $30,919 $32,217 $34,897 $29,584 $28,791 $29,654 $36,544 $37,640 $38,769
2010-5240 Advertising $2,025 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300
2010-5250 Association & Membership $786 $897 $865 $3,340 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 $3,000
2010-5270 Building Maintenance $10,791 $10,905 $16,292 $5,789 $8,000 $7,000 $17,000 $12,500 $12,500
2010-5275 Cleaning Supplies $388 $1,809 $817 $10,660 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750
2010-5280 Equipment Maintenance $9,391 $15,213 $10,419 $8,865 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500
2010-5285 Communications Equipment Maintenance $22,131 $13,828 $15,869 $12,417 $21,000 $21,000 $35,000 $21,000 $21,000
2010-5290 Grounds Maintenance $3,002 $4,628 $2,434 $1,492 $2,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
2010-5295 Vehicle Maintenance $49,045 $20,447 $48,036 $27,810 $35,000 $35,000 $50,000 $35,000 $35,000
2010-5300 Insurance $27,280 $37,649 $39,550 $40,165 $33,123 $34,779 $34,040 $35,742 $37,529
2010-5330 Training & Education $19,531 $22,387 $21,632 $11,859 $33,000 $40,000 $32,500 $35,000 $40,000
2010-5340 Conferences & Seminars $4,099 $5,413 $2,440 $5,688 $4,000 $7,000 $5,500 $6,500 $7,000
2010-5350 Travel $697 $48 $846 $70 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
2010-5360 Telephone - Stations $3,518 $3,294 $3,595 $3,232 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
2010-5370 Sundry $9,330 $2,698 $9,096 $8,914 $5,000 $5,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
2010-5410 Transfer to Capital Reserve $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2010-5420 Fire Prevention Expense $179 $242 $2,084 $1,230 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
2010-5425 Public Awareness/Education $1,236 $3,611 $513 $3,225 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
2010-5430 911 Dispatching $29,732 $27,958 $27,958 $27,958 $32,000 $33,000 $31,000 $33,000 $33,000
2010-5440 911 Other $3,254 $4,308 $4,998 $3,911 $3,600 $3,600 $4,400 $4,400 $4,400
2010-5450 Automatic Aid $2,460 $8,419 $3,500 $3,500 $2,500 $3,500 $3,500
2010-5460 Fire Pro Software $3,015 $2,805 $2,313 $2,393 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
2010-5465 Special Project - Grant $17,090
Longterm Debt Principal $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Longterm Debt Interest $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$521,449 $585,953 $683,721 $612,739 $573,283 $631,710 $701,838 $671,797 $689,465
2027
Budget
2022
Actuals
2026
Budget
2025
Budget
Fire Department
Municipality of Bayham
2023
Budget
2024
Budget
2023
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2024
Actuals
Expenditures
Revenues
8
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2020-4120 Provincial Offences $5,748 $2,565 $10,016 $12,000 $5,000 $4,000 $12,000 $12,000
2020-4130 Sundry $135 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2020-4190 Police Services Reserve
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$5,748 $2,700 $0 $10,016 $12,000 $5,000 $4,000 $12,000 $12,000
2020-5450 Service Contract $898,450 $935,627 $952,235 $960,382 $949,904 $958,949 $965,727 $1,074,177 $1,074,177
2020-5470 Fees & Services $7,099 $5,000 $15,000 $0 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
$905,549 $935,627 $957,235 $960,382 $964,904 $958,949 $980,727 $1,089,177 $1,089,177
2027
Budget
Police Services
Municipality of Bayham
2026
Budget
2023
Budget
Revenues
2024
Budget
2025
Budget
2023
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2024
Actuals
Expenditures
2
0
2022
Actuals
9
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2030-5460 Conservation Authority $95,177 $101,215 $105,747 $106,665 $101,215 $105,747 $106,665 $107,411 $109,560
2030-5470 Tree Program $4,172 $3,853 $4,850 $5,000 $0 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
$99,349 $105,068 $105,747 $111,515 $106,215 $105,747 $111,665 $112,411 $114,560
2024
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2023
Actuals
2
0
2023
Budget
2027
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2024
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
Conservation Authority
2022
Actuals
Expenditures
10
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2040-4130 Building Permits $196,276 $107,778 $272,479 $195,148 $190,000 $120,000 $260,000 $195,000 $195,000
2040-4150 Sundry $3,550 $2,076 $6,768 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
$199,826 $109,855 $272,479 $201,915 $192,000 $122,000 $262,000 $197,000 $197,000
2040-5100 Salaries & Wages $39,454 $1,715 $1,175 $563 $0 $0 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
2040-5110 Statutory Benefits $5,076 $83 $30 $22 $0 $0 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
2040-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $6,543 $9 $2 $0 $0 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000
2040-5170 Supplies $107 $104 $500 $200 $200 $200 $200
2040-5220 Subscriptions and Publications $200 $200 $200 $200 $200
2040-5510 Administrative Overhead $3,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $3,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
2040-5250 Association & Membership $70 $75 $371 $1,200 $250 $250 $250 $250
2040-5295 Vehicle Maintenance $940 $139 $1,500 $1,500 $0 $0 $0
2040-5300 Insurance $1,536 $1,766 $1,824 $1,916 $1,864 $1,958 $1,916 $2,012 $2,112
2040-5330 Training & Education $2,200 $0 $0 $0 $0
2040-5340 Conferences & Seminars $2,200 $0 $0 $0 $0
2040-5350 Travel $294 $500 $0 $0 $0 $0
2040-5360 Telephone $363 $563 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750
2040-5400 Transfer to Reserve $30,258 -$4,412 -$4,512
2040-5370 Sundry $99,649 $130,187 $102,066 $163,489 $120,000 $95,000 $157,000 $125,000 $125,000
$156,738 $139,527 $110,208 $201,915 $133,914 $104,858 $233,316 $197,000 $197,000
Revenues
2026
Budget
2024
Budget
Building Services
Municipality of Bayham
2022
Actuals
2023
Budget
2
0
2023
Actuals
2024
Actuals
Expenditures
2027
Budget
2025
Budget
2025
Actuals
11
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2050-4120 Dog Tag Sales $12,810 $600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2050-4150 Sundry $50 $19,833 $44,979 $39,828 $0 $46,000 $46,000 $46,000 $46,000
$12,860 $19,833 $45,579 $39,828 $0 $46,000 $46,000 $46,000 $46,000
2050-5100 Salaries & Wages $22,064 $45,129 $97,775 $97,003 $17,520 $85,000 $99,700 $101,694 $103,728
2050-5110 Statutory Benefits $2,405 $4,248 $11,025 $10,624 $1,604 $5,500 $12,610 $11,362 $11,589
2050-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $5,576 $10,801 $17,714 $23,821 $3,856 $17,000 $18,640 $22,513 $22,963
2050-5170 Office Supplies $1,759 $2,597 $142 $0 $0 $500 $500 $500
2050-5175 Enforcement Costs $153 $1,528 $999 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
2050-5240 Advertising $330 $1,255 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300
2050-5295 Vehicle Maintenance $1,031 $180 $500 $500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
2050-5300 Insurance $1,536 $1,766 $1,824 $1,916 $1,864 $1,958 $1,916 $2,012 $2,112
2050-5330 Training & Education $2,801 $0 $0 $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
2050-5360 Telephone $75 $327 $535 $413 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
2050-5370 Sundry $11 $174 $270 $1,270 $2,500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
2050-5450 Service Contract $10,203 $14,796 $10,343 $9,769 $20,000 $0 $12,000 $10,000 $12,000
2050-5475 Dog Tags - Supplies $353 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$42,222 $79,481 $144,643 $150,193 $51,145 $115,258 $155,666 $158,881 $163,693
2027
Budget
2024
Actuals
2026
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
By-law Enforcement
2025
Budget
2022
Actuals
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
2025
Actuals
Revenues
Expenditures
2023
Actuals
12
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2510-4110 Grants & Subsidies $475,157 $503,857 $523,592 $527,347 $508,418 $525,196 $540,951 $557,180 $573,895
2510-4120 Sundry $51,779 $109,930 $113,271 $106,607 $47,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
2510-4140 Permit Fees $6,840 $1,263 $2,320 $3,500 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
2510-4190 Transfer from County Reserve $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$533,776 $615,050 $639,183 $637,455 $560,418 $590,196 $605,951 $622,180 $638,895
2510-5100 Salaries & Wages $299,733 $324,057 $366,042 $384,413 $265,980 $336,300 $428,026 $436,586 $445,318
2510-5110 Statutory Benefits $68,785 $85,844 $77,150 $86,704 $71,928 $78,805 $92,957 $95,675 $98,502
2510-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $117,298 $126,538 $147,101 $151,212 $115,616 $127,929 $157,487 $160,637 $163,850
2510-5130 Clothing Allowance $5,127 $5,355 $5,273 $5,905 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
2510-5150 Internet $7,327 $7,327 $7,956 $6,982 $8,000 $7,500 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
2510-5170 Materials $14,870 $44,313 $36,635 -$20,445 $15,000 $15,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
2510-5175 Tools $4,468 $6,850 $2,815 $4,730 $6,000 $8,000 $5,000 $7,000 $8,000
2510-5180 Fuel $196,779 $157,747 $123,126 $106,322 $183,950 $155,000 $165,000 $125,000 $145,000
2510-5185 Vehicles
Vehicle Repairs - Wages $24,261 $40,799 $23,288 $26,788 $27,981 $28,541 $29,112 $29,694 $30,288
Vehicle Repairs - Materials $179,572 $152,031 $117,469 $172,093 $110,000 $155,000 $155,000 $145,000 $145,000
2510-5210 Utilities $15,194 $15,168 $15,344 $16,965 $14,510 $14,945 $15,394 $15,856 $16,331
2510-5240 Advertising $285 $1,084 $341 $882 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2510-5250 Association & Membership $566 $957 $1,874 $708 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100
2510-5270 Building Maintenance $27,062 $26,637 $34,313 $27,162 $24,000 $22,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
2510-5275 Equipment Maintenance $4,676 $4,375 $4,706 $3,827 $10,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
2510-5290 Drainage Assessments $9,329 -$878 $71,485 $518 $25,000 $40,000 $45,000 $20,000 $45,000
2510-5291 Drainage - Wages $948 $924 $4,109 $577 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
2510-5300 Insurance $75,526 $87,252 $90,097 $94,657 $92,106 $96,711 $94,657 $99,390 $104,359
2510-5310 Legal Fees, Engineer $0 $5,000 $2,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
2510-5320 Professsional Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2510-5330 Training & Education $11,383 $9,903 $7,448 $5,138 $11,500 $11,500 $11,500 $11,500 $11,500
2510-5340 Conferences & Seminars $1,876 $2,926 $2,777 $4,712 $5,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
2510-5350 Travel $0 $251 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
2510-5360 Telephone $5,563 $5,312 $5,753 $5,930 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
2510-5370 Sundry $21,347 $26,048 $19,243 $37,015 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
2510-5380 Locates $712 $1,058 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2510-7620 Loose Top Maintenance - Wages $14,216 $14,500 $14,790 $15,086 $15,388
2510-7630 Loose Top Maintenance - Materials $65,375 $63,837 $53,443 $21,260 $72,500 $66,200 $50,000 $75,000 $75,000
2510-7400 Bridge Maintenance - Wages $128 $872 $103 $809 $1,706 $1,741 $1,775 $1,811 $1,847
2510-7410 Bridge Maintenance - Materials $5,190 $6,106 $10,278 $6,000 $4,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
2510-7450 Culvert Maintenance - Wages $7,431 $5,722 $8,847 $8,362 $9,098 $9,280 $9,465 $9,655 $9,848
2510-7460 Culvert Maintenance - Material $1,018 $16,276 $3,274 $34,515 $10,000 $15,000 $15,000 $20,000 $20,000
2510-7500 Weed/Brush/Ditch - Wages $28,420 $24,978 $20,131 $13,297 $34,116 $34,798 $35,494 $36,204 $36,928
2510-7510 Weed/Brush/Ditch - Material $34,407 $34,687 $33,435 $36,552 $35,000 $47,000 $47,000 $47,000 $47,000
2510-7520 Catch Basins - Wages $10,688 $7,541 $8,242 $5,018 $8,074 $8,235 $8,400 $8,568 $8,739
2510-7530 Catch Basins - Material $30,275 $18,871 $8,086 $3,780 $25,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
2510-7600 Hardtop Maintenance - Wages $13,751 $11,240 $16,838 $16,492 $34,116 $34,798 $35,494 $36,204 $36,928
2510-7610 Hardtop Maintenance - Material $46,825 $34,194 $33,590 $44,901 $30,000 $40,000 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
2510-7650 Grading - Wages $26,807 $30,381 $31,107 $23,176 $12,510 $21,000 $21,420 $21,848 $22,285
2510-7660 Grading - Materials $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2510-7700 Dust Control - Wages $2,156 $668 $2,232 $1,969 $3,639 $3,712 $3,786 $3,862 $3,939
2510-7710 Dust Control - Material $40,992 $35,856 $27,187 $61,866 $42,000 $45,000 $60,000 $65,000 $65,000
2510-7800 Safety Devices - Wages $21,333 $16,073 $19,230 $21,575 $8,074 $8,235 $8,400 $8,568 $8,739
2510-7810 Safety Devices - Material $35,877 $20,946 $35,980 $50,915 $27,000 $48,243 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
2510-7850 Sidewalk Maintenance - Wages $3,338 $713 $665 $216 $2,274 $2,320 $2,366 $2,413 $2,462
2510-7860 Sidewalk Maintenance - Materials $1,235 $6,972 $1,140 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
2510-7900 CN Crossing Safety Devices $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
2510-8000 County Roads - Wages $90,325 $88,799 $113,184 $144,482 $72,131 $73,574 $75,045 $76,546 $78,077
2510-8010 County Roads - Materials $376,834 $436,551 $455,901 $502,986 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
$1,927,950 $1,985,910 $2,049,956 $2,126,636 $1,783,624 $1,953,466 $2,148,169 $2,134,703 $2,205,928
2027
Budget
2026
Budget2024 Actuals
2024
Budget
2023
Budget2025 Actuals
2025
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
2022 Actuals
Expenditures
2023 Actuals
Public Works
Revenues
13
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2520-4120 Sundry $7,738 $1,307 $4,834 $9,303 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000 $6,500 $6,500
$7,738 $1,307 $4,834 $9,303 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000 $6,500 $6,500
2520-5100 Salaries & Wages $28,071 $11,770 $12,500 $29,809 $24,515 $25,005 $25,506 $26,016 $26,536
2520-5170 Materials $25,558 $826 $36,058 $39,514 $40,000 $35,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000
2520-5280 Equipment Maintenance $22,568 $12,403 $15,203 $20,785 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500
2520-5370 Sundry $105 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2520-5520 Service Contract - Port Burwell $6,876 $5,164 $4,249 $8,109 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
2520-5530 Service Contract - Vienna $4,825 $3,128 $2,803 $4,572 $6,800 $6,800 $6,800 $6,800 $6,800
2520-5540 Service Contract - Straffordville $7,422 $4,427 $5,120 $9,857 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
2520-5550 Service Contract - Eden $2,516 $1,822 $1,402 $2,893 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
2520-5555 Service Contract - Richmond $2,516 $1,822 $1,402 $2,878 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500
2520-5560 Service Contract - Sidewalks $13,221 $11,185 $9,636 $18,314 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000
$113,571 $52,548 $88,374 $136,835 $123,315 $118,805 $129,306 $129,816 $130,336
Revenues
2026
Budget
2024
Budget
Winter Control
Municipality of Bayham
2022
Actuals
2023
Budget
2
0
2023
Actuals
2024
Actuals
Expenditures
2027
Budget
2025
Budget
2025
Actuals
14
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
2540-5510 Streetlight Maintenance $2,616 $3,863 $5,886 $7,085 $2,500 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
2540-5520 Streetlight Utilities $34,824 $37,691 $38,915 $36,998 $34,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
$37,440 $41,555 $44,801 $44,083 $36,500 $44,000 $44,000 $44,000 $44,000
2024
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2023
Actuals
2023
Budget
2026
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2024
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
Streetlights
2022
Actuals
Expenditures
15
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
3020-4010 Sewer Billings $896,065 $916,270 $934,264 $982,237 $870,000 $925,000 $942,000 $1,062,000 $1,100,000
3020-4120 Sewer Sundry Charges $969 $932 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
3020-4140 Sewer Connection Charges $68,296 $1,700 $7,260 $11,527 $45,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
3020-4150 Penalties & Interest $6,100 $5,737 $5,506 $7,511 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000
3020-4160 Landowner Debenture Payments $52,600 $48,093 $25,560 $23,396 $120,000 $48,000 $48,000 $23,000 $23,000
$1,024,030 $971,801 $973,522 $1,024,671 $1,042,500 $982,500 $999,500 $1,094,500 $1,132,500
3020-5100 Salaries & Wages $264,739 $300,858 $342,140 $364,512 $269,496 $289,886 $355,684 $175,753 $102,268
3020-5110 Statutory Benefits $29,129 $32,890 $38,401 $39,212 $30,462 $36,072 $40,793 $17,000 $17,340
3020-5120 Non Statutory Benefits $41,731 $43,348 $49,792 $49,723 $40,722 $45,036 $52,937 $18,000 $18,360
3020-5130 Clothing Allowance $802 $599 $334 $458 $925 $925 $925 $0 $0
3020-5140 Locates $4,191 $2,212 $2,869 $1,843 $4,438 $4,527 $4,617 $0 $0
3020-5250 Association & Membership $275 $700 $700 $700 $500 $500
3020-5260 Auditing Fees $877 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3020-5305 Insurance $9,625 $11,432 $12,010 $11,687 $12,271 $12,010 $12,611 $13,241
3020-5330 Training & Education $1,077 $183 $1,992 $4,000 $5,500 $4,000 $2,000 $2,000
3020-5335 Licences $665 $145 $465 $145 $350 $750 $750 $380 $380
3020-5340 Conferences & Seminars $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $2,000 $2,000
3020-5350 Travel $350 $350 $350 $350 $350
3020-5360 Telephone & Internet $3,806 $3,674 $2,597 $2,767 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $3,000 $3,000
3020-5370 Sundry $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
3020-5625 Professional Fees $823 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3020-5400 Transfers to Reserves $384,883 $295,509 $258,572 $240,168 $368,668 $261,158 $199,070 $240,679 $341,427
3020-5420 OCWA $415,967 $424,286
3020-5510 Administrative Overhead $10,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750
$751,271 $691,311 $717,785 $724,104 $753,647 $679,024 $693,686 $899,090 $936,003
3020-5180 Lab Fees $11,340 $12,377 $13,506 $13,264 $11,750 $11,750 $11,750 $0 $0
3020-5190 Chemicals $9,307 $8,009 $20,688 $30,035 $9,100 $9,100 $15,000 $0 $0
3020-5210 Utilities Plant $72,366 $82,436 $85,632 $85,484 $94,272 $97,100 $95,013 $90,653 $90,653
3020-5170 Supplies Plant $5,129 $4,537 $1,115 $2,116 $2,700 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
3020-5215 Property Taxes $16,654 $17,234 $19,991 $18,501 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
3020-5270 Building Maintenance $13,012 $12,538 $6,641 $12,452 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000
3020-5285 Equipment Maintenance $28,955 $22,789 $18,336 $27,605 $18,500 $19,000 $19,000 $0 $0
3020-5290 Grounds Maintenance $7,189 $7,567 $12,386 $4,740 $3,000 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500
3020-5300 Sludge Haulage/Disposal $17,684 $27,520 $17,493 $17,120 $19,000 $22,500 $24,000 $24,000 $24,000
$181,634 $195,008 $195,789 $211,317 $190,322 $201,950 $207,263 $157,153 $157,153
3020-5320 Trucks $5,390 $4,476 $3,427 $3,652 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $0 $0
3020-5175 Supplies Collection $21 $245 $10 $1,635 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,000 $1,000
3020-5211 Utilities Collection System $32,221 $38,445 $36,326 $36,838 $33,180 $34,176 $35,201 $36,257 $37,345
3020-5275 Odour Control $26,252 $26,787 $13,479 $27,191 $30,000 $32,000 $28,000 $0 $0
3020-5280 System Maintenance $25,783 $14,641 $6,275 $19,166 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 $0 $0
3020-5295 Vehicle Maintenance $1,457 $886 $432 $768 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000
$91,125 $85,481 $59,948 $89,250 $98,530 $101,526 $98,551 $38,257 $39,345
$1,024,030 $971,801 $973,522 $1,024,671 $1,042,500 $982,500 $999,500 $1,094,500 $1,132,500
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2027
Budget
2022
Actuals
2023
Actuals
2025
Budget
2024
Actuals
Municipality of Bayham
Wastewater
Net (Revenue)/Expenditure
Revenues
Expenditures - Administrative
Expenditures - Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expenditures - Collection System
Total Expenditures
0
2026 Budget
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
2025
Actuals
16
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
3010-4010 Water Billings $703,577 $700,245 $757,378 $825,902 $726,354 $740,881 $755,699 $845,000 $861,900
3010-4120 Water Meters $9,125 $5,246 $23,585 $12,293 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
3010-4130 Water Sundry $109 $198 $1,743 $686 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3010-4140 Water Connect Charges $49,792 $221 $611 $1,484 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
3010-4145 Water Services Permit Fees $1,200 $1,400 $1,040 $800 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
3010-4150 Penalties & Interest $13,012 $16,498 $14,828 $18,014 $17,200 $17,200 $17,200 $17,200 $17,200
3010-4160 Landowners Debenture Payments
$776,816 $723,809 $799,185 $859,180 $770,554 $765,081 $779,899 $869,200 $886,100
3010-5100 Salaries & Wages $64,561 $62,923 $58,167 $76,236 $85,834 $82,051 $83,692 $50,215 $29,220
3010-5110 Statutory Benefits $9,779 $10,713 $8,643 $10,955 $13,181 $11,444 $11,673 $7,000 $7,140
3010-5120 Non Statutory Benefits $18,694 $19,781 $22,252 $27,216 $20,676 $21,090 $21,512 $12,000 $12,240
3010-5140 Locates $6,695 $3,585 $2,418 $1,967 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700
30.10.5170 Supplies $7,352 $1,588 $9,146 $9,578 $3,400 $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 $3,600
3010-5175 Tools and Equipment $248 $239 $110 $675 $675 $675 $675 $675
3010-5180 Lab Fees $5,055 $5,766 $5,916 $6,261 $5,900 $5,900 $5,900
3010-5210 Utilities $643 $607 $699 $573 $2,541 $2,541 $2,541 $2,541 $2,541
3010-5250 Association & Membership $701 $394 $3,626 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
3010-5260 Auditing Fees $145 $165 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3010-5280 System Maintenance $54,283 $27,491 $19,139 $11,105 $25,000 $26,500 $27,500
3010-5295 Vehicle Maintenance $153 $1,204 $50 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
3010-5300 Insurance $1,151 $1,324 $1,367 $1,436 $1,397 $1,467 $1,436 $1,508 $1,583
3010-5310 Legal Fees $550 $550 $550 $550 $550
3010-5320 Truck Water Distribution $6,576 $5,786 $4,159 $4,490 $6,100 $6,100 $6,100
3010-5330 Training & Education $511 $1,822 $1,100 $4,113 $5,500 $5,500 $3,500 $2,000 $2,000
3010-5335 Licences $580 $140 $435 $460 $250 $525 $525 $300 $300
3010-5340 Conferences & Seminars $1,693 $321 $595 $3,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $1,500
3010-5360 Telephone & Internet $1,093 $932 $641 $742 $1,600 $1,600 $1,600 $1,600 $1,600
3010-5370 Sundry $1,315 $1,522 $1,597 $15,149 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
3010-5400 Transfers to Reserves $33,456 $37,687 $111,250 $41,233 $88,363 $41,449 $45,316 -$42,231 -$21,675
3010-5410 Water Quality Management $4,880 $2,137 $2,544 $4,019 $4,600 $4,600 $4,600 $0 $0
3010-5420 OCWA $239,994 $244,793
3010-5450 Secondary Water System Costs $398,609 $327,399 $402,722 $470,689 $346,500 $328,825 $335,402 $358,880 $366,057
3010-5510 Administrative Overhead $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $5,750 $5,750 $5,750 $5,750 $5,750
3010-5520 Primary Water System Costs $156,403 $207,231 $143,275 $167,462 $143,537 $205,714 $209,828 $220,319 $224,726
3010-5620 Utility Adjustments -$4,512 -$3,792 -$4,332 -$5,238 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
$776,816 $723,809 $799,185 $859,180 $770,554 $765,081 $779,899 $869,200 $886,100
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Bayham Water
Expenditures
2022
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2025
Budget
2024
Budget
2024
Actuals
2023
Budget
2026
Budget
Net (Revenue)/Expenditure
Revenues
2023
Actuals
2027
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
17
By-law No. 2026-031
Schedule "B"
3015-4160 Water Billings $91,515 $95,004 $99,837 $103,979 $88,012 $99,512 $102,012 $102,012 $102,012
3015-4145 Water Connect Fees $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3015-4150 Landowner Debenture Payments $2,255 $2,255 $2,255 $2,255 $7,000 $2,255 $2,255 $2,255 $2,255
3015-4165 Sundry -$518 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
3015-4180 Source Water Protection Grant $76,320 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$93,770 $97,459 $177,895 $106,234 $100,012 $101,767 $104,267 $104,267 $104,267
3015-5100 Salaries & Wages $13,275 $12,937 $15,401 $16,516 $23,233 $23,697 $24,171 $25,107 $14,609
3015-5110 Statutory Benefits $0 $5,290 $5,396 $5,503 $2,500 $2,550
3015-5120 Non Statutory Benefits $3,405 $3,818 $4,011 $3,981 $1,987 $2,027 $2,067 $3,000 $3,060
3015-5140 Locates $711 $576 $33 $85 $600 $600 $600 $0 $0
3015-5150 Source Water Protection $6,663 $10,944 $79,426 $13,598 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500
3015-5170 Supplies $3,906 $3,277 $2,339 $4,720 $3,600 $3,700 $3,700 $3,700 $3,700
3015-5175 Tools & Equipment $407 $0 $350 $350 $350 $350 $350
3015-5180 Lab Fees $6,241 $6,338 $6,876 $7,942 $5,200 $5,500 $7,000 $0 $0
3015-5210 Utilities $6,188 $6,296 $7,019 $5,774 $5,373 $5,534 $7,200 $7,416 $7,638
3015-5215 Property Taxes $3,450 $3,570 $1,970 $3,824 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100
3015-5240 Advertising $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3015-5250 Association & Membership $701 $394 $450 $300 $300 $300 $200 $200
3015-5260 Auditing Fees $61 $165 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3015-5275 Water Quality Management $1,425 $2,691 $2,975 $2,975 $2,975 $0 $0
3015-5280 System Maintenance $234 $2,249 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $0 $0
3015-5285 Equipment Maintenance $5,404 $2,466 $5,500 $4,079 $3,200 $3,200 $5,500 $0 $0
3015-5295 Vehicle Maintenance $375 $375 $375 $375 $375
3015-5320 Richmond Truck $3,693 $3,440 $2,487 $1,923 $3,412 $3,480 $3,550 $0 $0
3015-5330 Training & Education $413 $160 $157 $283 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000
3015-5335 Licences $145 $0 $350 $350 $350 $350
3015-5340 Conferences & Seminars $402 $70 $695 $875 $875 $875 $875 $875
3015-5360 Internet $1,663 $1,710 $1,792 $1,863 $1,450 $1,450 $1,450 $1,450 $1,450
3015-5400 Transfers to Reserves $35,091 $34,461 $47,876 $39,197 $27,692 $27,858 $24,200 -$12,154 -$3,189
3015-5420 OCWA $59,998 $61,198
3015-5510 Administrative Overhead $500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
$93,770 $97,459 $177,895 $106,234 $100,012 $101,767 $104,267 $104,267 $104,267
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2027
Budget
2
0
2024
Actuals
2026
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
Richmond Water
2025
Budget
2022
Actuals
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
2025
Actuals
Net (Revenue)/Expenditure
Expenditures
Revenues
2023
Actuals
18
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Schedule "B"
3030-4110 RPPRA Grants $104,198 $84,514 $3,918 $2,603 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3030-4120 London MRF Revenue $39,535 $16,993 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3030-4130 Garbage Tags $27,992 $31,936 $30,634 $32,497 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $35,000 $35,000
3030-4140 Large Item Pick Up $4,362 $2,895 $3,675 $3,700 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
$176,087 $136,338 $38,227 $38,800 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $40,000 $40,000
3030-5240 Advertising $4,735 $4,803 $4,996 $5,220 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
3030-5450 Waste Disposal $360,362 $414,302 $457,121 $472,356 $365,000 $365,000 $465,000 $475,000 $485,000
3030-5455 Recycling $252,233 $135,977
3030-5460 Public Space Recycling $11,353 $18,832 $15,620 $22,752 $24,000 $24,000 $24,000 $24,000 $24,000
$628,683 $573,914 $477,737 $500,327 $390,000 $390,000 $490,000 $500,000 $510,000
2026
Budget
2023
Actuals
Revenues
2025
Actuals
2027
Budget
2022
Actuals
Waste Management
2025
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
2024
Actuals
2024
Budget
Expenditures
2023
Budget
19
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Schedule "B"
3520-4120 Sundry Revenue $1,424 $891 $5,314 $3,131 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
$1,424 $891 $5,314 $3,131 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
3520-5290 Grounds Maintenance $15,130 $19,846 $9,154 $20,832 $12,500 $17,500 $17,500 $17,500 $17,500
3520-5370 Sundry/Interest $708 -$866 $969 $1,020 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
3520-5380 Inactive Cemetery Improvement $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
$15,837 $18,980 $10,123 $21,852 $17,500 $22,500 $22,500 $22,500 $22,500
Expenditures
Revenues
2023
Budget
2022
Actuals
2023
Actuals
2024
Budget
2025
Actuals
Cemeteries
2025
Budget
2027
Budget
2026
Budget
2024
Actuals
Municipality of Bayham
20
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Schedule "B"
4010-4190 Grants & Donations $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4010-5590 Municipal Assistance Grants $2,000 $5,300 $6,999 $7,440 $7,000 $7,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
$2,000 $5,300 $6,999 $7,440 $7,000 $7,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
2027
Budget
Expenditures
2023
Actuals
Municipality of Bayham
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
Revenues
2024
Actuals
Municipal Assistance
2022
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2026
Budget
2025
Budget
21
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Schedule "B"
4510-4110 Grants & Subsidies $0 $2,319 $95 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600
4510-4120 Sundry $1,800 $2,350 $1,061 $0 $0
$1,800 $2,350 $3,380 $95 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600
4510-5100 Salaries & Wages $16,594 $20,788 $21,509 $31,657 $15,231 $22,500 $22,950 $23,409 $23,877
4510-5110 Statutory Benefits $99 $1,138 $1,160 $1,184 $1,207 $1,231
4510-5170 Supplies $168 $57 $19 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
4510-5210 Utilities $3,003 $3,619 $4,117 $6,491 $3,685 $3,796 $4,410 $4,542 $4,678
4510-5270 Building Maintenance $426 $134 $938 $55 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
4510-5280 Equipment Maintenance $746 $2,277 $2,959 $8,383 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
4510-5290 Grounds Maintenance $46,494 $53,830 $42,982 $45,740 $47,000 $61,000 $55,000 $50,000 $50,000
4510-5400 Transfer to Reserves
4510-5370 Trees $2,476 $5,000
4510-5300 Insurance $19,551 $22,488 $23,221 $24,396 $23,739 $24,926 $24,396 $25,616 $26,897
$87,080 $103,193 $95,745 $119,198 $93,793 $116,382 $117,940 $109,774 $111,684
Municipality of Bayham
Expenditures
2023
Actuals
Parks
2027
Budget
2026
Budget
2024
Actuals
2023
Budget
2025
Budget
2024
Budget
Revenues
2022
Actuals
2025
Actuals
22
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Schedule "B"
4520-4120 Sundry Revenue $620 $816 $890 $742 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4520-4130 Rentals $12,858 $15,225 $27,860 $24,312 $8,000 $10,000 $20,000 $5,000 $10,000
4520-4170 Capital Donations $25,000 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$38,478 $16,141 $28,749 $25,054 $8,000 $10,000 $20,000 $5,000 $10,000
4520-5170 Supplies $484 $332 $2,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
4520-5210 Utilities $13,201 $16,220 $14,901 $17,151 $15,450 $15,914 $13,500 $13,905 $14,322
4520-5240 Advertising $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4520-5270 Building Maintenance $22,156 $30,307 $36,298 $23,128 $12,000 $22,000 $20,000 $22,000 $22,000
4520-5280 Equipment Maintenance $2 $377 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
4520-5290 Grounds Maintenance $902 $950 $1,433 $2,847 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
4520-5300 Insurance $7,552 $17,372 $17,938 $18,846 $18,338 $19,255 $18,846 $19,788 $20,778
4520-5370 Sundry $25 $50 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0
4520-5460 SCC Capital Reserve Transfer $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4520-5450 Service Contract $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$69,296 $65,206 $70,570 $62,398 $56,788 $69,168 $64,346 $62,693 $64,100
2027
Budget
Revenues
Straffordville Community Centre
2022
Actuals
Municipality of Bayham
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
Expenditures
2023
Actuals
2024
Actuals
2025
Actuals
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
23
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Schedule "B"
4540-4130 Lease Revenues $76,932 $81,600 $86,627 $85,979 $74,525 $77,357 $78,904 $80,482 $82,092
$76,932 $81,600 $86,627 $85,979 $74,525 $77,357 $78,904 $80,482 $82,092
4540-5210 Utilities $10,510 $9,589 $8,558 $9,584 $10,300 $10,609 $10,927 $11,255 $11,593
4540-5270 Building Maintenance $30,214 $32,301 $31,261 $27,763 $18,000 $27,000 $31,000 $31,000 $31,000
4540-5290 Grounds Maintenance $2,178 $2,293 $2,654 $1,568 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
4540-5300 Insurance $3,667 $4,218 $4,355 $4,575 $4,452 $4,675 $4,575 $4,804 $5,044
4540-5400 Library Reserve Transfer $30,364 $33,199 $39,799 $42,488 $39,773 $33,073 $30,402 $31,423 $32,455
$76,932 $81,600 $86,627 $85,979 $74,525 $77,357 $78,905 $80,482 $82,092
2027
Budget
Expenditures
Revenues
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
2024
Actuals
2026
Budget
2023
Actuals
2025
Budget
Libraries
2022
Actuals
Municipality of Bayham
2025
Actuals
24
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Schedule "B"
4550-4110 Grants & Subsidies $25,507 $15,781 $7,889 $22,550 $11,000 $14,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
4550-4130 Admissions $7,377 $2,944 $3,175 $3,138 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
4550-4170 Children's Programs $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
4550-4120 Sundry $355 $302 $231 $319 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
4550-4175 Donations $2,635 $850 $20
4550-4190 Contribution from Reserves $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$33,239 $21,662 $12,146 $26,027 $16,200 $19,200 $13,200 $13,200 $13,200
4550-5100 Salaries & Wages $24,873 $29,615 $32,142 $36,923 $27,976 $32,035 $32,676 $33,329 $33,996
4550-5110 Statutory Benefits $2,729 $3,187 $3,532 $4,181 $3,378 $3,479 $3,549 $3,620 $3,692
4550-5170 Office Supplies $3,738 $124 $257 $219 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125
4550-5190 Children's Programs $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
4560-5200 Building Renovations $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4550-5210 Utilities $6,356 $6,911 $5,862 $6,558 $5,711 $6,332 $6,522 $6,218 $6,404
4550-5240 Advertising $2,562 $2,136 $1,628 $1,978 $4,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,500 $3,000
4550-5245 Marketing $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4550-5250 Memberships $250 $250 $250 $250 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300
4550-5270 Building Maintenance $4,691 $5,781 $3,406 $7,684 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $4,000 $5,000
4550-5280 Equipment Maintenance $42 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
4550-5290 Grounds Maintenance $2,552 $2,686 $2,892 $1,753 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700
4550-5300 Insurance $4,419 $5,083 $5,249 $5,514 $5,366 $5,634 $5,514 $5,790 $6,080
4550-5360 Telephone $650 $667 $668 $668 $990 $990 $990 $990 $990
4550-5340 Conferences & Seminars $25 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
4550-5350 Travel $13 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
4550-5400 Transfer to Reserve $10,000 $2,635 $850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4550-5370 Sundry $1,149 -$50 $66 $597 $450 $450 $450 $450 $450
$64,010 $59,064 $56,802 $66,325 $56,645 $60,695 $61,476 $60,672 $63,387
2027
Budget
2026
Budget
2024
Actuals
2025
Budget
2025
Actuals
Revenues
2022
Actuals
2023
Actuals
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
Museums Bayham
Expenditures
Municipality of Bayham
25
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Schedule "B"
5010-4120 Sundry Revenue $9,263 $3,350 $6,746 $1,520 $2,000 $3,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
5010-4130 Zoning Certificates $2,050 $1,650 $2,400 $2,025 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
5010-4140 Zoning Charges $16,900 $16,431 $58,849 $58,940 $18,000 $45,000 $60,000 $40,000 $45,000
5010-4150 OPA Charges $2,773 $4,345 $5,342 $7,379 $3,000 $12,500 $5,000 $12,500 $12,500
5010-4160 Minor Variance Charges $8,148 $12,902 $35,159 $12,574 $16,000 $17,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
5010-4170 Site Plan Charges $999 $8,208 $4,640 $26,066 $6,000 $8,000 $8,000 $20,000 $8,000
5010-4175 Planning Report Fees $5,600 $17,600 $20,600 $12,000 $6,000 $8,000 $15,000 $6,000 $12,000
5010-4180 Plan of Subdivision Fees $104 $2,723 $1,384 $35,554 $6,000 $5,000 $5,000 $15,000 $5,000
5010-4200 Mandatory Pre-Consult Fees $4,163 $2,000
5010-4190 Development Agreement Fees $750 $250 $3,750 $8,021 $500 $500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
$46,587 $67,459 $138,871 $168,241 $60,000 $101,500 $123,500 $126,000 $113,000
5010-5100 Salaries & Wages $71,064 $86,704 $93,091 $114,598 $72,242 $85,187 $96,891 $109,414 $86,603
5010-5110 Statutory Benefits $7,632 $9,064 $10,005 $11,902 $7,967 $8,285 $8,617 $13,461 $14,000
5010-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $15,148 $16,924 $18,728 $20,872 $16,527 $19,358 $19,745 $20,140 $20,543
5010-5240 Advertising $2,070 $398 $1,210 $960 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750
5010-5250 Association & Membership $412 $436 $929 $480 $435 $435 $435 $435 $435
5010-5310 Legal Fees $12,250 $1,655 -$19 $1,200 $7,200 $7,200 $7,200 $7,200
5010-5370 Sundry $15,000
5010-5340 Conferences & Seminars $350 $350 $350 $350 $350
5010-5350 Travel $144 $228 $164 $364 $450 $450 $450 $450 $450
5010-5450 Consulting Fees $60,605 $64,757 $121,217 $180,936 $72,000 $85,000 $105,000 $105,000 $105,000
$157,077 $190,760 $246,999 $345,094 $171,921 $207,015 $239,437 $257,200 $235,330
2027
Budget
2026
Budget
2022
Actuals
2025
Budget
2025
Actuals
Expenditures
Revenues
2024
Actuals
Development Services
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
2023
Actuals
26
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Schedule "B"
5015-4120 Sundry $564 $20 $594 $3,626 $0 $0
5015-4130 Beach Parking $111,041 $70,000 $131,535 $120,000
5015-4170 Lease Revenues $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $11,500 $11,500
$15,564 $15,020 $15,594 $129,667 $15,000 $15,000 $85,000 $143,035 $131,500
5015-5100 Salaries & Wages $8,361 $6,797 $9,179 $30,882 $12,387 $9,635 $34,828 $35,524 $36,235
5015-5110 Statutory Benefits $2,443 $1,126 $1,148 $6,371 $6,499 $6,629
5015-5210 Utilities $7,204 $5,886 $6,744 $9,296 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
5015-5230 Brochures $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
5015-5240 Advertising $2,194 $2,185 $1,523 $1,377 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200
5015-5250 Association & Membership $1,300 $1,250 $1,250 $1,250 $6,500 $6,500 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300
5015-5270 Beautification $14,151 $11,329 $8,468 $7,597 $8,000 $8,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
5015-5370 Sundry $4,577 $8,200 $1,500 $1,500
5015-5380 Honk Fees $11,536 $11,535
5015-5400 Transfer to Reserve $61,553 $65,000 $65,000
5015-5290 Beach Maintenance $36,078 $36,004 $34,470 $40,822 $25,000 $38,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
$69,289 $63,451 $61,634 $171,333 $64,713 $74,984 $112,399 $183,058 $172,364
2027
Budget
Expenditures
Municipality of Bayham
2023
Budget
2026
Budget
2025
Budget
2024
Budget
Tourism
2024
Actuals
2023
Actuals
2025
Actuals
Revenues
2022
Actuals
27
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Schedule "B"
5020-4110 Grants & Subsidies $11,137 $1,949 $12,875 $10,774 $6,500 $3,500 $6,500 $9,000 $9,000
$11,137 $1,949 $12,875 $10,774 $6,500 $3,500 $6,500 $9,000 $9,000
5020-5100 Salaries & Wages $5,400 $4,400 $3,571 $3,658 $8,948 $4,500 $4,590 $4,682 $4,775
5020-5110 Statutory Benefits $192 $0 $2,844 $1,200 $1,224 $1,248 $1,273
5020-5120 Non-Statutory Benefits $1,874 $1,383 $1,727 $2,019 $2,844 $1,500 $1,530 $1,561 $1,592
5020-5270 Water Sampling & Testing $346 $356 $177 $191 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
5020-5320 Truck Water Sampling $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
5020-5340 Conferences & Seminars $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
$7,812 $6,140 $5,475 $5,868 $15,736 $8,300 $8,444 $8,591 $8,741
2025
Budget
2025
Actuals
2024
Budget
2023
Actuals
2024
Actuals
Expenditures
Revenues
2022
Actuals
2026
Budget
Municipal Drainage
2026
Budget
2023
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
28
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Schedule "B"
Capital Revenues $1,837,254 $3,202,657 $1,973,698 $1,476,477 $5,684,251 $4,433,653 $6,895,250 $6,906,250 $3,509,000
$1,837,254 $3,202,657 $1,973,698 $1,476,477 $5,684,251 $4,433,653 $6,895,250 $6,906,250 $3,509,000
Capital Expenditures $3,261,237 $4,725,213 $4,384,577 $3,457,851 $7,372,500 $6,272,000 $9,264,750 $9,394,000 $7,394,000
$3,261,237 $4,725,213 $4,384,577 $3,457,851 $7,372,500 $6,272,000 $9,264,750 $9,394,000 $7,394,000
Net Capital Levy $1,423,982 $1,522,556 $2,410,879 $1,981,374 $1,688,249 $1,838,347 $2,369,500 $2,487,750 $3,885,000
2027
Budget2026 Budget
2023
Actuals
2024
Budget
2023
Budget
Municipality of Bayham
Capital Program
2025
Budget2025 Actuals
Expenditures
Revenues
2024
Actuals
2022
Actuals
29
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Schedule"C"
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM - FINAL TAX RATES & LEVIES
For the Year Ended December 31, 2026
Municipal Levy 6,910,499
ACTUAL Public Separate Public Separate Total
Class 2026 Municipal Municipal County County Educ Educ English English French French Rates
CVA Rates Levy Rates Levy Rates Levy 0.74552 0.23164 0.00868 0.01416
Res/Farm
English-Public 580,480,851 0.00824618 4,786,747.30 0.00694535 4,031,642.68 0.00153000 888,135.70 888,135.70 0.01672153
English-Sep 35,055,329 0.00824618 289,072.41 0.00694535 243,471.53 0.00153000 53,634.65 53,634.65 0.01672153
French-Public 459,691 0.00824618 3,790.69 0.00694535 3,192.71 0.00153000 703.33 703.33 0.01672153
French-Sep 522,129 0.00824618 4,305.57 0.00694535 3,626.37 0.00153000 798.86 798.86 0.01672153
No Support 0 0.00824618 - 0.00694535 - 0.00153000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01672153
Multi-res
English-Public 4,423,765 0.01649152 72,954.62 0.01389001 61,446.14 0.00153000 6,768.36 6,768.36 0.03191153
English-Sep 349,235 0.01649152 5,759.42 0.01389001 4,850.88 0.00153000 534.33 534.33 0.03191153
French-Public
Comm Occ.27,533,800 0.01350393 371,814.56 0.01137371 313,161.46 0.00880000 242,297.44 180,637.59 56,125.78 2,103.14 3,430.93 0.03367764
Comm Occ New 0 0.01350393 - 0.01137371 - 0.00880000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03367764
Comm Vac. Land 342,700 0.01350393 4,627.80 0.01137371 3,897.77 0.00880000 3,015.76 2,248.31 698.57 26.18 42.70 0.03367764
Comm Exc Land New 0 0.01350393 - 0.01137371 - 0.00880000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03367764
Comm Exc. Land 468,800 0.00337598 1,582.66 0.01137371 5,332.00 0.00880000 4,125.44 3,075.60 955.62 35.81 58.42 0.02354969
Commercial Small FB 0 0.00337598 - 0.00284343 - 0.00220000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00841941
Commercial Small FB 87,900 0.00337598 296.75 0.00284343 249.94 0.00220000 193.38 144.17 44.79 1.68 2.74 0.00841941
Ind Occ.15,813,500 0.01834857 290,155.04 0.01545410 244,383.41 0.01250000 197,668.75 147,366.01 45,787.99 1,715.76 2,798.99 0.04630267
Ind Occ New 0 0.01834857 - 0.01545410 - 0.00980000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04360267
Ind Excess Land 0.01834857 - 0.01545410 - 0.01250000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04630267
Ind Vac.11,400 0.01834857 209.17 0.01545410 176.18 0.01250000 142.50 106.24 33.01 1.24 2.02 0.04630267
Large Ind. New Cons 0.02335152 - 0.01966784 - 0.00980000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05281936
Large Ind. Exc New 0.02335152 - 0.01966784 - 0.00980000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05281936
Pipelines 11,135,000 0.00943857 105,098.49 0.00794965 88,519.35 0.00880000 97,988.00 73,052.01 22,697.94 850.54 1,387.51 0.02618822
Farmlands
English-Public 370,267,800 0.00189662 702,257.50 0.00159743 591,477.08 0.00038250 141,627.43 141,627.43 0.00387655
English-Sep 23,667,800 0.00189662 44,888.83 0.00159743 37,807.67 0.00038250 9,052.93 9,052.93 0.00387655
French-Public 0 0.00189662 - 0.00159743 - 0.00038250 - 0.00 0.00387655
Mgd Forests
English-Public 3,861,170 0.00206154 7,959.97 0.00173634 6,704.30 0.00038250 1,476.90 1,476.90 0.00418038
English-Sep 438,878 0.00206154 904.77 0.00173634 762.04 0.00038250 167.87 167.87 0.00418038
French-Public 932 0.00206154 1.92 0.00173634 1.62 0.00038250 0.36 0.36 0.00418038
French-Sep 1,520 0.00206154 3.13 0.00173634 2.64 0.00038250 0.58 0.58 0.00418038
1,074,922,200 6,692,430.61 5,640,705.75 1,648,332.57 1,444,638.31 189,733.49 5,438.03 8,522.75
PILS
Res. - gen 9,184,000 0.00824618 75,732.88 0.00694535 63,786.09 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01519153
Res - full 5,900 0.00824618 48.65 0.00694535 40.98 0.00153000 9.03 9.03 0.01672153
Comm Vac. - full 0.01350393 - 0.01137371 - 0.00880000 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03367764
Ind Occ. - full 41,900 0.01834857 768.80 0.01545410 647.53 0.01250000 523.75 390.47 121.32 4.55 7.42 0.04630267
Comm Occ 664,300 0.01350393 8,970.66 0.01137371 7,555.56 0.00880000 5,845.84 4,358.19 1,354.13 50.74 82.78 0.03367764
Comm Occ. - gen 9,795,500 0.01350393 132,277.77 0.01137371 111,411.18 - 0.02487764
Comm Vac. - gen 20,000 0.01350393 270.08 0.01137371 227.47 - 0.02487764
19,711,600 218,068.85 183,668.80 6,378.62 4,757.68 1,475.45 55.29 90.19
EXEMPT
No Support 33,576,800
33,576,800
1,128,210,600 6,910,499.45 5,824,374.56 1,654,711.19 1,449,396.00 191,208.94 5,493.32 8,612.94
Total Levy 14,389,585.20
ZBA-824-26
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. Z824-2026
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. Z456-2003, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it necessary to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended;
THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham enacts as follows:
1) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending
Schedule “A”, Map 9 by changing the zoning symbol on the lands from ‘Agricultural (A1-
1)’ Zone to a ‘Site-Specific Rural Residential (RR-56)’ Zone, which lands are outlined in
heavy solid lines and marked “RR-56” on Schedule “A”, Map 9 to this By-law, which
schedule is attached to and forms part of this By-law.
2) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending
Schedule “A”, Map 9 by changing the zoning symbol on the lands from ‘Agricultural (A1-
1)’ Zone to a ‘Special Agricultural (A2)’ Zone, which lands are outlined in heavy solid lines
and marked “A2” on Schedule “A”, Map 9 to this By-law, which schedule is attached to
and forms part of this By-law.
3) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending
Section 7.13 Exceptions – Rural Residential (RR) Zone by adding the following clauses:
7.13.56.1 Defined Area
RR-56 as shown on Schedule “A”, Map 9 to this By-law.
7.13.56.2 Minimum Lot Frontage
39.0 metres
4) THIS By-law comes into force:
a) Where no notice of objection has been filed with the Municipal Clerk within the time
prescribed by the Planning Act and regulations pursuant thereto, upon the
expiration of the prescribed time; or
b) Where notice of objection has been filed with the Municipal Clerk within the time
prescribed by the Planning Act and regulations pursuant thereto, upon the
approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY 2026.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY 2026.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY 2026.
MAYOR CLERK
ZBA-824-26
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2026-032 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 21, 2026 WHEREAS under Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by the Council of the municipality; AND WHEREAS under Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the powers of Council are to be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it advisable that the proceedings of the meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law.
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the actions of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham in respect of each recommendation and each motion and resolution passed and other action by the Council at the Council meeting held May 21, 2026 is hereby adopted and confirmed as if all proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law. 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council including executing all documents and affixing the Corporate Seal.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 21st DAY OF MAY, 2026.
____________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CLERK