1 00:15:03,920 --> 00:15:11,760 Good afternoon everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to order. It is 2 00:15:08,240 --> 00:15:15,120 exactly 1:00 on our computers and uh we do have quorum and that we have all 3 00:15:13,360 --> 00:15:20,000 council members and we are here in the presence of our clerk, deputy clerk and 4 00:15:17,120 --> 00:15:23,920 many other staff. Welcome everyone. Our first item of business on our agenda is 5 00:15:21,839 --> 00:15:27,199 our land acknowledgement statement. The township of Hamilton is situated within 6 00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:31,839 the traditional territory of the Missaga, Nishnack, and Chipoa nations. 7 00:15:30,320 --> 00:15:35,199 Collectively known as the Williams Treaty's First Nations. [snorts] Our 8 00:15:33,839 --> 00:15:39,519 work on these lands respectfully acknowledges their resilience and their 9 00:15:36,880 --> 00:15:47,360 long-asting contribution to the area now known as the Township of Hamilton. 10 00:15:42,560 --> 00:15:50,720 Item three, are there any declarations interest or general nature thereof 11 00:15:49,199 --> 00:15:57,839 today? Seeing none, that will be recorded. 12 00:15:54,399 --> 00:16:02,320 Do we uh have anyone under item four on our agenda, do we have anyone that would 13 00:16:00,320 --> 00:16:06,480 like to question us on anything on the agenda or any presentations? Anyone 14 00:16:04,240 --> 00:16:11,839 online? Very well. We shall move on down to 15 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:15,920 because I don't believe there's any presentations, public hearings, or 16 00:16:13,440 --> 00:16:22,399 planning bylaws. So, we'll move down to item eight on our agenda. And that is 17 00:16:18,880 --> 00:16:27,199 the minutes of the June 16th, 2026 council meeting. And the prepared motion 18 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:32,240 reads that the minutes of the June 16th, 2026 council meeting be adopted. Move in 19 00:16:30,399 --> 00:16:39,199 a second. Moved by Mark, seconded by John. Questions or comments? All those 20 00:16:35,600 --> 00:16:44,839 in favor? Carried. Thank you. And there is no business arising from 21 00:16:41,120 --> 00:16:44,839 those previous minutes. 22 00:16:45,440 --> 00:16:52,399 Moving on to item 10 being committee reports. 23 00:16:50,639 --> 00:16:57,040 10.1 simply reads that the agenda items of 24 00:16:54,320 --> 00:17:03,600 10.2 to 10.4 of the July 21st, 2026 council meeting 25 00:17:00,079 --> 00:17:08,480 agenda be received for information. And could I have a mover and a second to 26 00:17:06,480 --> 00:17:13,360 that, please? Moved by Larry, second by John. Okay. [clears throat] What we have 27 00:17:11,039 --> 00:17:18,319 there is 10.2 accessibility advisory committee dated 28 00:17:16,240 --> 00:17:24,799 June 30th. Would anyone [music] like to comment on 29 00:17:21,199 --> 00:17:32,640 that? It was a rescheduled minutes. Anyone any comments or thoughts 30 00:17:27,520 --> 00:17:38,160 on that? 10.3 OP detachment board annual report. 31 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:42,160 Would anyone like to speak on that? Seeing none, 10.4 32 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:46,320 Environmental and Climate Advisory Committee, 33 00:17:43,679 --> 00:17:54,679 the May 20th, 2026 minutes. Any comments on that? 34 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:54,679 Very well. Moving on. 35 00:17:59,440 --> 00:18:10,240 All those in favor. Thank you. Carrie. Staff reports. 36 00:18:07,840 --> 00:18:16,559 Mitchell. Round glasses to see you that far away. 37 00:18:13,200 --> 00:18:22,880 Staff reports 11.1 on our agenda. It is a joint p procurement of financial 38 00:18:19,440 --> 00:18:27,039 software replacement. Um, welcome Mitchell. and make sure the microphone's 39 00:18:25,039 --> 00:18:32,080 on and the floor is yours. >> Perfect. So, good afternoon, Mayor Jib 40 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:36,160 and council. This staff report is seeking council support to participate 41 00:18:34,080 --> 00:18:39,760 with Thumbling County and the other member municipalities for joint 42 00:18:37,760 --> 00:18:46,320 procurement of a new enterprise resource system. Town Council approved a budget 43 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:50,480 of $350,000 for the implementation of a new ERP system during our budget 44 00:18:48,880 --> 00:18:55,280 deliberations. However, the county and other member 45 00:18:52,960 --> 00:19:00,880 municipalities are facing the same issue operating the same ERP system. 46 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:06,080 County council has proposed a joint approach to finding a new ERP system to 47 00:19:03,360 --> 00:19:11,120 reduce the amount of duplicate work and strengthen our collective buying power. 48 00:19:09,039 --> 00:19:15,679 County is also proposed to pay for the implementation costs for the core 49 00:19:12,960 --> 00:19:20,559 modules such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax if all 50 00:19:18,960 --> 00:19:24,400 member municipalities commit to the joint procurement. This will leave the 51 00:19:22,720 --> 00:19:29,600 township to pay for the ongoing operating costs, implementation of 52 00:19:26,640 --> 00:19:33,840 non-core modules, and any integrations the township deems necessary. We are 53 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:39,720 recommending support for the joint procurement of a new ERP system with the 54 00:19:35,919 --> 00:19:39,720 county and member municipalities. 55 00:19:41,760 --> 00:19:48,080 Thank you. The U 56 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:52,960 opportunity is here to ask questions or provide comment. 57 00:19:50,960 --> 00:19:58,960 » John, question. >> Yes to you, Mayor Jip. Um, is is county 58 00:19:55,919 --> 00:20:04,480 council um been been received by other municipalities to pass this motion? 59 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:08,559 » I think I missed a key word here. >> Other municipalities. the other 60 00:20:06,160 --> 00:20:10,720 municipalities will be going through the same process. [snorts] 61 00:20:10,080 --> 00:20:15,840 » County, >> I do not know of their acceptance or 62 00:20:13,520 --> 00:20:21,120 non-acceptance of this. >> Um, Mitchell, have you heard anything by 63 00:20:18,799 --> 00:20:26,160 chance for u through the process? >> Uh, through you, Mayor Jib, poor Hope, 64 00:20:24,240 --> 00:20:30,880 and Trent Hills have to send her for agendas for this month and Coberg has 65 00:20:29,039 --> 00:20:36,159 already committed. >> Thank you. Is that satisfactory, John, 66 00:20:33,120 --> 00:20:40,159 or would you like me to pursue that? No, it's a good thing. 67 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:44,000 » Okay. Um, we're obviously not going to read all of this 68 00:20:42,480 --> 00:20:52,760 motion. Um, but I will read 69 00:20:48,240 --> 00:20:52,760 » I guess sort of the closure of it 70 00:20:54,320 --> 00:21:00,000 » starting there. Now therefore, it be resolved that the council of the 71 00:20:58,400 --> 00:21:04,880 township of Hamilton confirms its participation in the joint procurement 72 00:21:02,480 --> 00:21:08,720 initiative with the understanding the township will be responsible for 73 00:21:06,799 --> 00:21:13,200 additional cost which may include ongoing licensing, membership and 74 00:21:10,559 --> 00:21:19,120 support fees, local staffing resources required for implementation. 75 00:21:16,159 --> 00:21:25,120 option optional modules or function functionality beyond the core system and 76 00:21:22,960 --> 00:21:29,520 integration of a new financial system with existing municipal software and 77 00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:36,559 that the resolution be forwarded to the Northland County Council and further the 78 00:21:31,919 --> 00:21:41,679 council receives report T2026-15 being the joint procurement of financial 79 00:21:38,640 --> 00:21:48,400 software replacement for information. We have a mover moved by Larry seconded 80 00:21:43,919 --> 00:21:55,640 by Mark. Any questions or comments? All those in favor? Carried. Thank you. 81 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:55,640 Thank you, Mitchell. 82 00:21:57,039 --> 00:22:01,000 Zoning bylaw amendment 83 00:22:02,159 --> 00:22:10,240 and it is for 905 Storage, Inc. 84 00:22:07,919 --> 00:22:17,640 And I have a note in the legend that Mary is going to give us an overview of 85 00:22:14,320 --> 00:22:17,640 this place. 86 00:22:23,360 --> 00:22:31,360 Uh good afternoon uh through Mayor Jib and to council. Uh item 11.2 Two on 87 00:22:29,120 --> 00:22:37,440 today's council agenda is an application for a zoning bylaw amendment file number 88 00:22:34,880 --> 00:22:41,840 03/26 to facilitate the removal of a holding 89 00:22:39,520 --> 00:22:48,640 provision on the sight specific zoning for the subject property and bring the 90 00:22:44,720 --> 00:22:53,440 rural commercial for zoning into effect. The zoning bylaw amendment applies to 91 00:22:50,640 --> 00:22:58,480 lands legally described as part of law 2 concession A and part one of reference 92 00:22:56,640 --> 00:23:05,919 plan 39R uh 14960 owned by 905 Storage Inc. 93 00:23:03,760 --> 00:23:11,039 The subject property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 94 00:23:07,919 --> 00:23:15,120 County Road 2 and Mchuan Road. The surrounding land uses are mainly 95 00:23:12,880 --> 00:23:20,159 residential with several existing employment uses including an auto repair 96 00:23:18,240 --> 00:23:24,640 shop, a commercial self-s storage facility, uh, and a machine shop, which 97 00:23:22,960 --> 00:23:29,039 are all located west of the subject property. Uh, a key map illustrating the 98 00:23:27,200 --> 00:23:33,200 location of the subject property is attached to the staff report as 99 00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:36,960 attachment A. The subject lands have received approval 100 00:23:34,960 --> 00:23:41,440 for a zoning bylaw amendment uh application for a sightspecific rural 101 00:23:39,039 --> 00:23:45,840 commercial 4 holding zoning on the subject property which is subject to 102 00:23:43,600 --> 00:23:50,720 said holding provision which was granted on April 15th of 2025. 103 00:23:49,120 --> 00:23:54,159 The purpose of the holding provision is to require the execution of a site plan 104 00:23:52,559 --> 00:23:59,360 agreement with the township to address issues related to hydro geology, 105 00:23:56,720 --> 00:24:03,120 traffic, noise, land use compatibility and archaeology. 106 00:24:01,280 --> 00:24:07,760 Upon removal of the holding provision, the RC-4 zoning will become in effect on 107 00:24:05,840 --> 00:24:11,520 the subject property which will permit the proposed development of the proposed 108 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:16,559 self-s storage facility. Uh the development consists of 10 109 00:24:13,679 --> 00:24:21,279 storage buildings providing 260 self- storage units. The owner has applied for 110 00:24:19,520 --> 00:24:25,039 site plan approval for the proposed commercial self-s storage facility which 111 00:24:23,360 --> 00:24:30,320 has been reviewed by the township and there's only uh one outstanding comment 112 00:24:27,840 --> 00:24:34,159 uh remaining. The following studies were submitted and reviewed in support of the 113 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:38,240 site plan application. A traffic impact brief, a storm water 114 00:24:36,720 --> 00:24:42,960 management report, land use compatibility study, site plan and 115 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:48,799 grading plan drawings, landscape design package, electrical and illumination 116 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:51,760 plans, and an archaeological assessment. The site plan application is now ready 117 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:54,960 for approval. And as I mentioned, there's only one outstanding comment 118 00:24:53,039 --> 00:24:58,240 that needs to be addressed, which is the acceptance of the stage 1 and two 119 00:24:56,480 --> 00:25:02,480 archaeological assessment entered into the Ontario public register of 120 00:24:59,919 --> 00:25:05,520 archaeological reports. The site plan agreement has also been drafted while 121 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:09,440 awaiting confirmation letter while awaiting the confirmation letter from 122 00:25:07,039 --> 00:25:13,520 the ministry of its acceptance of the assessment which is anticipated by the 123 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:17,279 uh which is anticipated later this month. 124 00:25:15,919 --> 00:25:20,240 During the zoning bylaw amendment application process, comments were 125 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:25,520 received related to noise and groundwater. The proposed self- storage 126 00:25:22,720 --> 00:25:31,520 facility does not require any water or sanitary services and therefore a 127 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:35,840 hydrogeeological study was not required. Um the planning act does not require 128 00:25:33,679 --> 00:25:40,320 public or agency circulation of zoning bylaw amendment applications for removal 129 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:44,480 of holding provisions. Um therefore this application was not circulated to the 130 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:48,640 public or uh agencies for the removal of the hold but it was for the original 131 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:52,960 zoning bylaw amendment application um which is when we received those original 132 00:25:50,559 --> 00:25:56,799 comments. Uh we didn't receive any comments leading up to preparing the 133 00:25:54,880 --> 00:26:01,760 staff report. But since issuing the staff report we did receive um one 134 00:25:59,279 --> 00:26:05,919 comment from an adjacent land owner uh which was in support of the proposed 135 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:09,520 development. uh that adjacent land owner was originally in opposition, but 136 00:26:07,919 --> 00:26:13,679 learning that the proposed self- storage facility would not require any water or 137 00:26:11,520 --> 00:26:17,679 sanitary services, they were satisfied that the the use would not have an 138 00:26:15,520 --> 00:26:22,480 impact on the groundwater in the area or any impact on the wells in the area, 139 00:26:19,440 --> 00:26:25,279 which was originally their main concern. The provincial planning statement 140 00:26:23,760 --> 00:26:29,120 promotes economic development through providing an appropriate mix and range 141 00:26:26,880 --> 00:26:32,320 of employment uses. The proposed zoning bylaw amendment will facilitate the 142 00:26:30,880 --> 00:26:36,880 removal of the holding provision from the commercial from the rural commercial 143 00:26:34,559 --> 00:26:41,360 for zoning for the subject property and permit the rural commercial land use on 144 00:26:38,559 --> 00:26:44,880 the land's designated employment area. The subject property is designated rural 145 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:48,799 area in the North Humberland County official plan. Permitted uses in the 146 00:26:47,120 --> 00:26:53,360 rural area include but are not limited to rural commercial land uses. 147 00:26:51,600 --> 00:26:57,919 The subject property is designated employment area on the Township of 148 00:26:55,600 --> 00:27:03,039 Hamilton official plan. Employment uses consist of commercial, industrial, and 149 00:27:00,799 --> 00:27:09,039 community facility uses. And finally, the subject property is zoned rural 150 00:27:05,440 --> 00:27:14,159 commercial for RC4-H with a holding provision. Uh the purpose of that zoning 151 00:27:12,240 --> 00:27:17,760 bylaw amendment, the purpose of the zoning bylaw amendment is to remove the 152 00:27:15,919 --> 00:27:21,840 holding provision which will facilitate the development of the self-s storage 153 00:27:19,120 --> 00:27:24,799 facility on the subject property. The commercial self-s storage facility 154 00:27:23,360 --> 00:27:28,799 is being designed to comply with all zoning requirements under the rural 155 00:27:26,640 --> 00:27:33,919 commercial for zone as illustrated on attachment C to the report and the bylaw 156 00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:37,679 removing the holding provision will contain a clause stating that the bylaw 157 00:27:35,679 --> 00:27:42,559 will not come into force and effect until the execution of the site plan 158 00:27:40,559 --> 00:27:46,080 agreement. The holding provision is being removed at this time to avoid any 159 00:27:44,320 --> 00:27:49,600 delays associated with timing of future council meetings. And finally, in 160 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:52,799 conclusion, the application is consistent with the provincial planning 161 00:27:51,120 --> 00:27:57,039 statement, maintains the intent of both the county of North Humberland and 162 00:27:54,880 --> 00:28:00,080 Township of Hamilton official plans, and therefore is recommended that the 163 00:27:58,640 --> 00:28:04,279 proposed zoning bylaw amendment to remove the holding provision be 164 00:28:01,279 --> 00:28:04,279 approved. 165 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:10,640 » Thank you. Um, because this is not a public meeting, because it's been dealt 166 00:28:08,159 --> 00:28:15,200 with before, we don't actually engage in the audience, but there certainly is an 167 00:28:12,320 --> 00:28:18,799 opportunity for council members to ask questions if you wish. 168 00:28:18,960 --> 00:28:22,760 Thank you. Thank you, M. 169 00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:31,960 A bylaw of course is forthcoming later on in the agenda. 170 00:28:28,640 --> 00:28:31,960 Uh 11.3 171 00:28:32,559 --> 00:28:35,559 oh 172 00:28:36,399 --> 00:28:45,440 is recommended that application zoning bylaw 0326 to amend the zoning on a 173 00:28:41,919 --> 00:28:50,159 parcel of land owned by 905 Storage Inc. Care of Tyler Hawkchney legally 174 00:28:47,279 --> 00:28:56,480 described as part two concession A part one on plan 39R14960 175 00:28:54,000 --> 00:29:02,000 by removing the holding zone provision resulting in the property being zoned 176 00:28:58,320 --> 00:29:07,679 sight specific rule commercial for RC4 zone symbol be approved. Move in a 177 00:29:05,039 --> 00:29:13,279 second. Moved by Larry, seconded by Bruce. All those in favor carried. Thank 178 00:29:11,279 --> 00:29:16,279 you. 11.3 179 00:29:17,039 --> 00:29:26,080 Mitchell, you're back on and it is in respect to OSF, 180 00:29:23,360 --> 00:29:30,960 please. Microphone and floor is yours. >> Awesome. Thank you. Uh through you, 181 00:29:28,159 --> 00:29:35,679 Mayor Jib, and to council. Uh this staff report is seeking support for the 182 00:29:32,720 --> 00:29:39,919 municipal finance officers association letter that was sent to the province 183 00:29:37,279 --> 00:29:46,559 advocating for the permanent doubling of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund or 184 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:51,120 OCIF funding beyond 2026. In 2021, the provincial government 185 00:29:48,640 --> 00:29:55,360 provided doubling of its OCIF funding for small and rural communities to 186 00:29:53,039 --> 00:30:00,240 support renewal and rehabilitation of its core infrastructure assets such as 187 00:29:57,360 --> 00:30:04,399 road and water assets. For the township, this has meant several projects funded 188 00:30:02,320 --> 00:30:09,679 through rehab of roads such as Cabin Road, Sid Drive, Rice Lake Drive, among 189 00:30:07,120 --> 00:30:13,120 several others. The continued funding will also support the township's asset 190 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:18,000 management plan by providing a predictable funding source. We are 191 00:30:15,279 --> 00:30:23,640 recommending that council support MFOA's letter sent to the pro sent to the 192 00:30:20,240 --> 00:30:23,640 provincial government. 193 00:30:24,880 --> 00:30:32,640 » Thank you. Questions, comments? I'll go ahead and read the prepared motion. Now 194 00:30:30,799 --> 00:30:38,080 therefore be it resolved that the Township of Hamilton's ports MFOA's 195 00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:42,720 letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure requesting the doubling of the Ontario 196 00:30:40,080 --> 00:30:48,960 Community Infrastructure Fund be made permanent in advance of the allocations 197 00:30:46,159 --> 00:30:54,000 for 2027 calendar year helping municipalities continue building housing 198 00:30:51,600 --> 00:31:00,960 enabling infrastructure while preserving the economic value provided by existing 199 00:30:57,360 --> 00:31:05,840 infrastructure. Do we have a sorry and council receives report 200 00:31:03,600 --> 00:31:13,200 2026-16 MFOA support for the continuation of 201 00:31:08,159 --> 00:31:19,360 enhanced OCIF funding after the 2026 for information? We need a motion. Moved 202 00:31:15,520 --> 00:31:24,080 by Mark, seconded by Larry. Questions or comments? All those in favor? Carrie. 203 00:31:21,679 --> 00:31:31,840 Thank you. 11.4 four, our heritage designation, 204 00:31:27,520 --> 00:31:35,679 which is one of accomplishments of the heritage 205 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:45,519 committee I think we're all very pleased about and it's respect to the Van Luven 206 00:31:39,360 --> 00:31:51,039 House at 2488 Vanluven Road and not 100% sure but I think we did [music] 207 00:31:48,159 --> 00:31:54,039 convince Amanda to do this comment. 208 00:31:55,440 --> 00:32:03,039 Would you like Daphne? Would you like Daphne to fill in or would you like to 209 00:31:59,679 --> 00:32:06,480 take the offer of the microphone? >> Not to put you on the spot. 210 00:32:04,880 --> 00:32:09,840 » Thank you. Through you, Mayor Jeff. This staff report just introduces an item 211 00:32:08,159 --> 00:32:14,320 that council has seen previously recently has come from our heritage 212 00:32:11,760 --> 00:32:19,919 committee um and is recommending a bylaw be passed to designate um 2488 Vanluven 213 00:32:18,399 --> 00:32:23,399 Drive under part four of the Ontario Heritage Act. 214 00:32:23,840 --> 00:32:35,519 U and I might add that uh man Amanda was instrumental in putting together an idea 215 00:32:31,519 --> 00:32:39,919 of uh sending out requests to a few property owners to see if they were 216 00:32:37,120 --> 00:32:44,080 interested. So um it's most [music] appropriate that uh this has been 217 00:32:42,080 --> 00:32:47,840 successful and thank you Amanda today and for your previous work at the 218 00:32:45,679 --> 00:32:52,799 committee level. Let's see where am I that council 219 00:32:49,679 --> 00:32:58,559 receives report CD 2026-08 heritage designation of 2488 Van Luben 220 00:32:56,080 --> 00:33:05,279 Road under the Ontario Heritage Act or rag 9 06 for information and that the 221 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:11,039 bylaw designating 2488 Van Loving Road pursuant to part four section 25 sorry 222 00:33:08,640 --> 00:33:14,880 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act be brought forward for approval in the 223 00:33:12,640 --> 00:33:21,039 notice of passing be published on the municipal wood website and served on the 224 00:33:18,799 --> 00:33:25,440 property owner in the heritage trust in accordance with the act. Move in a 225 00:33:22,960 --> 00:33:30,320 second. Moved by Larry, second by John. Questions, comments? All those in favor? 226 00:33:27,760 --> 00:33:34,480 Carried. 11.5. 227 00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:39,120 Petition for drainage works on Bolton Street. 228 00:33:36,159 --> 00:33:46,593 Um request from Jennifer Foley at 5019 229 00:33:43,519 --> 00:33:50,480 Bolton Street regarding drainage act [music] petition. 230 00:33:48,720 --> 00:33:53,760 Our head of roads is here. Lucas the floor is yours please. 231 00:33:51,760 --> 00:33:58,880 » Thank you Mayor Jim. So good afternoon council and mayor. Um this report in 232 00:33:56,320 --> 00:34:04,159 front of you is to uh just the beginning process of a petition that we received 233 00:34:01,279 --> 00:34:11,440 from an applicant and property owner as mentioned at 50 I'm sorry 5019 Bolton 234 00:34:08,720 --> 00:34:16,800 Street. It is a new thing. I have never seen this form being filled out in my 235 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:22,159 experience. But uh obviously it does support within the drainage act. Um the 236 00:34:19,760 --> 00:34:28,720 details are in front of you um regarding what that report will look like uh later 237 00:34:24,879 --> 00:34:33,520 on in the future. Um we are um seeking a recommendation from council to hire 238 00:34:31,359 --> 00:34:38,800 Brian Keane from Jewel Engineering as our peer review engineer. Um that 239 00:34:36,079 --> 00:34:43,599 company will do a investigation of the property surrounding lands and at a 240 00:34:41,359 --> 00:34:49,520 council in the near future will be presented to council and the outcome 241 00:34:46,960 --> 00:34:52,679 will be then public and we'll go through that process. 242 00:34:53,040 --> 00:35:01,520 » Thank you Lucas. Questions at this time? Go ahead and read the motion. The 243 00:34:59,520 --> 00:35:06,320 council receives report public works and infrastructure 2026-08 244 00:35:04,640 --> 00:35:10,240 being the petition for drainage works Bolton Street for information and that 245 00:35:08,560 --> 00:35:14,480 the petition for drainage signed by Jennifer Foley submitted under the 246 00:35:11,839 --> 00:35:18,800 authority of section 41 of the drainage act be accepted and further that Brian 247 00:35:16,400 --> 00:35:22,800 Keane from Juel Engineering Inc. be appointed as the municipal engineer in 248 00:35:20,640 --> 00:35:27,839 accordance with section 8 of the act to prepare a report on the drainage works. 249 00:35:25,520 --> 00:35:32,800 Mover and a seconder. Moved by Bruce. Seconder by John. 250 00:35:30,960 --> 00:35:38,400 Again, questions or comments? All those in favor? Carried. Thank you. 251 00:35:36,400 --> 00:35:42,680 Thank you, Lucas. 11.6 on our agenda. 252 00:35:42,880 --> 00:35:52,440 Development services building division year end statistics. 253 00:35:48,400 --> 00:35:52,440 Tim, please. 254 00:36:03,359 --> 00:36:10,320 There we go. Okay. Uh, good afternoon, Mayor Jib and 255 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:14,320 members of council. Uh, today I am bringing forward the building division 256 00:36:12,160 --> 00:36:18,079 year end statistics as required under section 74 of the Ontario Building Code 257 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:26,160 Act. Uh as you can see through the report um 258 00:36:21,359 --> 00:36:31,680 in 2025 permit uh quantities were pretty similar to the last three years uh which 259 00:36:28,960 --> 00:36:36,280 which required another transfer from reserves uh of $49,886 260 00:36:36,640 --> 00:36:44,920 uh going from our cost stabilization reserve fund uh which left us with a 261 00:36:40,880 --> 00:36:44,920 balance of $248,81 262 00:36:46,079 --> 00:36:52,640 uh expenditure features of the building department were below the budgeted value 263 00:36:50,720 --> 00:36:57,680 uh in effort to create some savings along with uh the fact that staff 264 00:36:55,119 --> 00:37:03,040 completed the fee study re review in 2025 as well. Uh hoping that this year 265 00:37:01,200 --> 00:37:07,359 is a little bit better. We have received a number of additional applications but 266 00:37:05,440 --> 00:37:13,839 until the subdivisions start with the new single detached dwellings fees will 267 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:18,079 remain fairly simil similar. uh although this year we do have that offset uh 268 00:37:16,240 --> 00:37:23,200 increase based on the fee study that was completed and the increased rates uh 269 00:37:20,160 --> 00:37:27,599 that started effective January. So if you have any questions regarding the 270 00:37:24,720 --> 00:37:32,079 statistics statistics of 2025, happy to answer that. Uh and with respect to 271 00:37:30,079 --> 00:37:36,960 other municipalities and and where we're at uh as a comparative, there is no 272 00:37:34,400 --> 00:37:42,320 analysis in the report. Um but it was fairly consistent in 2025 uh with the 273 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:46,640 exception of the municipalities that had the subdivisions that that started uh at 274 00:37:45,280 --> 00:37:50,800 the beginning of the year and they would have had a a number of additional homes 275 00:37:49,280 --> 00:37:55,079 which would have increased that that overall uh revenue. 276 00:37:55,359 --> 00:37:59,000 Questions for Tim? 277 00:38:00,240 --> 00:38:10,320 Very well. Motion reads, "The council received report building 2026-02 278 00:38:07,760 --> 00:38:14,880 being the 2025 development services building division year end statistics 279 00:38:12,320 --> 00:38:19,040 report for information." I have a mover and a second, please. Moved by Mark, 280 00:38:16,640 --> 00:38:25,320 seconded by John. All those in favor? Carried. Thank you, 281 00:38:22,320 --> 00:38:25,320 Tim. 282 00:38:26,400 --> 00:38:36,720 11.7 on our agenda. June court estates draft plan approval 283 00:38:34,320 --> 00:38:41,560 and we have Jennifer coming forward to give us an overview on this. Please 284 00:38:51,760 --> 00:38:59,760 you may jib and to council. This is a report recommending approval, draft plan 285 00:38:57,520 --> 00:39:06,480 approval for a subdivision within the township. The subdivision is located uh 286 00:39:03,200 --> 00:39:13,200 just north of the 401 at Ontario Street in part of lots 7 and 8, Concession 1. 287 00:39:10,320 --> 00:39:19,280 The property is vacant right now. It's approximately 7.53 acres. The proposal 288 00:39:16,720 --> 00:39:24,880 is to develop it with eight lots for single detached dwellings, one block for 289 00:39:21,680 --> 00:39:30,640 storm water purposes, and a new culde-sac road. The subdivision 290 00:39:27,599 --> 00:39:36,079 application has undergone uh peer review of all of the supporting technical 291 00:39:32,320 --> 00:39:39,839 documents associated with it and the re approval from the peer reviewers is 292 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:45,359 recommended. Um the property the developer is 293 00:39:43,440 --> 00:39:51,520 responsible for the construction of all infrastructure associated with the 294 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:58,079 development at their cost uh during the development uh subdivision 295 00:39:54,800 --> 00:40:02,880 agreement process. Securities are taken by the township to ensure that the 296 00:40:00,079 --> 00:40:08,240 infrastructure is completed as outlined in the engineering drawings and if 297 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:12,000 there's if the developer fails to complete the work, the securities are 298 00:40:09,839 --> 00:40:16,720 there to uh ensure the work is undertaken. 299 00:40:13,839 --> 00:40:20,640 Once the infrastructure is assumed by the municipality, it becomes the 300 00:40:18,560 --> 00:40:24,480 municipality's responsibility to maintain that infrastructure. So that 301 00:40:22,400 --> 00:40:30,240 would include both the storm water management pond and the road. Uh until 302 00:40:27,839 --> 00:40:34,240 the the infrastructure has been assumed by the municipality, it is the 303 00:40:32,079 --> 00:40:39,440 responsibility of the developer to maintain it. And prior to assumption of 304 00:40:37,040 --> 00:40:45,359 the infrastructure, an inspection is undertaken by the municipal engineer to 305 00:40:41,599 --> 00:40:49,040 ensure that it is up to st the municipal standards as required by the subdivision 306 00:40:47,280 --> 00:40:55,359 agreement. So this is the one of the stages uh 307 00:40:53,200 --> 00:40:59,520 associated with development approval for a subdivision. It's the first 308 00:40:56,880 --> 00:41:03,680 development approval. Uh it's the application for draft plan approval. And 309 00:41:01,839 --> 00:41:07,760 prior to final approval of the subdivision, there are a number of 310 00:41:05,280 --> 00:41:13,920 conditions that have to be met. The conditions the conditions of uh of 311 00:41:11,119 --> 00:41:20,720 subdivision of drafts plan approval are provided in your in the report as 312 00:41:17,040 --> 00:41:24,160 attachment E and there are a number of conditions that have to be addressed 313 00:41:22,319 --> 00:41:29,760 many of which are carried forward over into a subdivision agreement. So once 314 00:41:27,440 --> 00:41:35,119 draft plan approval is provided the applicant then has to fulfill those 315 00:41:32,079 --> 00:41:40,079 conditions of approval. Uh the next public application or I believe it's the 316 00:41:37,599 --> 00:41:45,680 only public application remaining will be a zoning bylaw amendment to have the 317 00:41:42,319 --> 00:41:50,720 property reszoned to permit the the residential development. The application 318 00:41:48,480 --> 00:41:54,720 the subject property is located within a designated settlement area. It's 319 00:41:52,960 --> 00:41:59,200 consistent with the provincial planning statement, the township's official plan, 320 00:41:56,800 --> 00:42:04,160 the county official plan. uh it doesn't comply with our our zoning bylaw because 321 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:09,280 the property will have to be reszoned as outlined in one of the conditions of 322 00:42:06,800 --> 00:42:16,400 draft plan approval. So the recommendation is that the that 323 00:42:12,720 --> 00:42:21,280 council uh grant draft plan approval. You'll notice that this this ve a very 324 00:42:19,359 --> 00:42:26,240 similar report was brought forward to council earlier in the year uh 325 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:32,480 recommending that North umberland County grant approval draft plan approval to 326 00:42:29,760 --> 00:42:38,079 for this subdivision. However, as of June 1st, the municipality has assumed 327 00:42:35,440 --> 00:42:43,680 uh approval authority for subdivisions and it the county didn't get it approved 328 00:42:40,400 --> 00:42:47,760 prior to uh the municipality taking over that role. So that's why this is coming 329 00:42:45,599 --> 00:42:51,760 forward to council again because council is now the approval authority for 330 00:42:49,440 --> 00:42:55,760 subdivisions. So the recommendation is that the 331 00:42:53,680 --> 00:43:00,000 application be approved. It's gone through the necessary they've submitted 332 00:42:58,000 --> 00:43:06,160 the necessary technical reports for the subdivision. It's gone through peer 333 00:43:02,160 --> 00:43:10,720 review uh and all those issues have been addressed. So, recommendation for 334 00:43:08,800 --> 00:43:16,400 approval subject to the conditions outlined in attachment E of the report. 335 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:21,920 I'd be happy to answer any questions if council has any questions. 336 00:43:19,440 --> 00:43:26,240 » Any questions for Jennifer Larry, please? 337 00:43:24,079 --> 00:43:33,520 » Mr. Mayor. Uh, Jennifer, the only question I have is I I look forward to 338 00:43:29,119 --> 00:43:38,560 having these subdivisions. the lot seven as it extends into uh the balance of the 339 00:43:36,560 --> 00:43:42,880 property. There's an ex an extensive amount of property that's left over 340 00:43:41,040 --> 00:43:47,359 understanding that it's not to be touched in any way, shape or form. 341 00:43:45,760 --> 00:43:52,000 Um how does that work? Could you just 342 00:43:48,800 --> 00:43:55,680 explain that to me? Certainly through you, Mayor Jib. Um 343 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:59,680 there are some environmental lands. There's a water course and environmental 344 00:43:57,359 --> 00:44:04,000 lands associated on the eastern side of the property. Uh the conservation 345 00:44:01,839 --> 00:44:09,440 authority doesn't allow for lot fragmentation of environmental features. 346 00:44:06,640 --> 00:44:16,240 So all of that land needs to go with one property and that's why it's not divided 347 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:20,480 up amongst lots 6, 7, 8, and 9. They don't like those features to be divided. 348 00:44:18,160 --> 00:44:27,800 They like it to be under one ownership. So that's why the environmental lands 349 00:44:22,640 --> 00:44:27,800 are all part of lot seven. 350 00:44:28,160 --> 00:44:37,119 » Okay. Thank you. So lot seven doesn't get option [music] to use those lands uh 351 00:44:33,520 --> 00:44:41,119 with their ownership. Is that correct? >> Well, they'll own those lands and they 352 00:44:38,960 --> 00:44:44,599 can use those lands but they can't build on those lands. 353 00:44:46,880 --> 00:44:52,240 » Any questions from anyone else? John? >> Sorry. 354 00:44:50,560 --> 00:44:57,040 » Yes, through you, Mayor Jib. Um this is more for the financial department. Um, I 355 00:44:54,720 --> 00:45:02,079 was wondering, um, my concerns are with the storm water catchment pond facility, 356 00:45:00,240 --> 00:45:07,119 uh, where the public works came in to council a while ago, um, with repairs to 357 00:45:04,640 --> 00:45:11,119 other ponds and and facilities in our township. My question would be, was 358 00:45:09,200 --> 00:45:15,119 there money going to be money put aside from the development permit fees for 359 00:45:12,880 --> 00:45:18,520 future repairs or refurbishing of this catchment pond? 360 00:45:21,119 --> 00:45:27,280 M I'll I'll do my planners version and 361 00:45:25,040 --> 00:45:33,359 then and then if necessary Mitchell can get into the weeds of it. The planner's 362 00:45:29,760 --> 00:45:38,800 version is that securities are taken to ensure that the ensure that the property 363 00:45:36,240 --> 00:45:44,720 is developed as outlined in the engineering drawings and make sure that 364 00:45:41,040 --> 00:45:50,400 it's constructed comp properly and that when the mun when it is assumed by the 365 00:45:47,040 --> 00:45:56,160 municipality that it is in the proper condition. 366 00:45:52,560 --> 00:46:01,440 They we take fees in terms of building permit fees or sorry building permit 367 00:45:58,560 --> 00:46:06,560 fees and development charges for for each new single detached dwelling. 368 00:46:04,000 --> 00:46:12,160 However, there are no fees taken as part of the subdivision application for the 369 00:46:09,280 --> 00:46:17,359 maintenance of that facility. It becomes a piece of municipal infrastructure just 370 00:46:14,319 --> 00:46:23,440 like the roads and is incorporated into our asset management plan and then the 371 00:46:21,760 --> 00:46:27,440 appropriate financial arrangements are made from there. But I will now turn it 372 00:46:25,680 --> 00:46:31,640 over to Mitchell who is our asset management financial person. 373 00:46:33,440 --> 00:46:40,880 As I say, Jennifer, you did a pretty good job. So once we assume the asset, 374 00:46:38,400 --> 00:46:46,319 it'll go into our asset management plan which drives our capital contributions 375 00:46:43,200 --> 00:46:50,240 to things like reserves. So there will be transfers made for a storm water 376 00:46:48,800 --> 00:46:57,560 reserve and you'll see it either part of your capital or operating budget. 377 00:46:53,839 --> 00:46:57,560 » Very good. Thank you. 378 00:47:00,560 --> 00:47:06,880 I I heard more emphasis I heard more emphasis on the word future maintenance 379 00:47:05,280 --> 00:47:09,680 in your question than maybe we've addressed. Mark, 380 00:47:08,160 --> 00:47:14,079 » yeah, it's funny you asked almost the same question I was going to ask John, 381 00:47:11,040 --> 00:47:19,359 but um just to add on to that question though, uh the storm water maintenance 382 00:47:16,837 --> 00:47:26,680 [snorts] plan for that infrastructure, how do do we get to it? Do we get to it 383 00:47:21,920 --> 00:47:26,680 from is there access from Ontario Street 384 00:47:29,119 --> 00:47:35,040 because I don't think the the right of way between those homes is going to be 385 00:47:32,240 --> 00:47:35,040 big enough probably. 386 00:47:37,359 --> 00:47:44,720 through you, Mayor Jib. I don't have the preliminary engineering drawings uh with 387 00:47:41,839 --> 00:47:46,800 me, but you'll notice uh between lots three and four 388 00:47:46,000 --> 00:47:51,839 » y >> there is a roadway or an access aisle 389 00:47:50,079 --> 00:47:57,119 and that is to provide access to the storm water management block. Um but the 390 00:47:54,880 --> 00:48:03,200 detailed design of stor the storm water management facility will take place 391 00:47:59,280 --> 00:48:07,520 during um during final prior to final approval. So we'll get detailed 392 00:48:05,119 --> 00:48:11,680 engineering drawings to ensure that the storm water facility can be maintained 393 00:48:10,240 --> 00:48:16,400 as required. >> Okay, great. Thank you. And I I I know 394 00:48:14,560 --> 00:48:22,079 and to John's question, we've talked about having the homes that supply the 395 00:48:19,119 --> 00:48:26,640 the systems and so forth uh pay for the maintenance of that. Is have we looked 396 00:48:23,680 --> 00:48:29,520 at that anywhere staff-wise? 397 00:48:28,319 --> 00:48:33,440 » No. >> No. [laughter] Okay. 398 00:48:30,160 --> 00:48:38,240 » No. Um that is generally generally it's municipal infrastructure the same as the 399 00:48:36,240 --> 00:48:45,520 roads that the new road that's being created and the assumption is that the 400 00:48:42,079 --> 00:48:54,720 taxes that those units are paying will be allocated um for the services. 401 00:48:50,480 --> 00:49:02,960 So right now there is not a proposal to have those lots uh pay a storm water 402 00:48:58,559 --> 00:49:10,079 management facility servicing fee if you may. Um I'm not aware of any 403 00:49:07,680 --> 00:49:16,559 residential development that does it like that. The only I guess option would 404 00:49:12,640 --> 00:49:21,040 be if the municipality I think we're it's too late with this one. Um if the 405 00:49:19,359 --> 00:49:25,280 municipality will wants to refuse to take on 406 00:49:23,599 --> 00:49:29,680 ownership of storm water management facilities, uh the only option would be 407 00:49:27,760 --> 00:49:34,880 some sort of a condominium development in which case the the homeowners would 408 00:49:32,960 --> 00:49:40,319 that would be a common element and it would be the homeowner's responsibility 409 00:49:37,680 --> 00:49:45,359 to maintain the facility. >> Okay. Thank you, 410 00:49:42,960 --> 00:49:49,440 » CEO O'Brien. Jennifer just took the words out of my 411 00:49:46,720 --> 00:49:54,559 mouth, [clears throat] but um it is best to look at this assumption like a like a 412 00:49:52,880 --> 00:49:58,240 road. It's a general asset for the municipality to maintain once it's 413 00:49:56,160 --> 00:50:01,520 assumed. And uh the agreements we'll have in place will make sure it's 414 00:49:59,359 --> 00:50:06,160 assumed in a manner that can be maintained with little issue. So just 415 00:50:04,559 --> 00:50:10,640 wanted to second what Jennifer was saying there about it just being a 416 00:50:07,359 --> 00:50:14,160 general asset. That's the approach um at least I'm familiar with. That's the 417 00:50:12,480 --> 00:50:20,160 approach almost all municipalities take to these assumptions. 418 00:50:17,839 --> 00:50:24,480 » Thank you. What uh what I heard is that there's maybe a question or two that we 419 00:50:22,160 --> 00:50:29,520 could dive a little deeper into for future consideration if there is any 420 00:50:26,720 --> 00:50:33,920 opportunity whatsoever. Anyway, no further questions. I'll come 421 00:50:31,839 --> 00:50:38,160 to the motion and it's uh that the draft plan of 422 00:50:36,240 --> 00:50:42,960 approval for June Court subdivision application sub0124 423 00:50:41,040 --> 00:50:47,599 consisting of eight lots for single detached dwellings and internal road and 424 00:50:45,520 --> 00:50:53,839 one block for a storm water management facility on a parcel of land owned by 425 00:50:51,280 --> 00:51:00,559 2020910 Limited located at 1200 Ontario Street 426 00:50:57,119 --> 00:51:05,520 part 17 and 18 concession 1 be approved. moved and that staff be directed to send 427 00:51:03,040 --> 00:51:09,839 notice of draft approval to all prescribed persons in accordance with 428 00:51:07,280 --> 00:51:13,359 the planning act. I need a mover and a second place. Moved by Larry, seconded 429 00:51:11,680 --> 00:51:19,040 by John. Any questions or comments at this time? 430 00:51:15,599 --> 00:51:25,359 All those in favor? Carried. Thank you. Okay, we have no correspondence. 431 00:51:22,640 --> 00:51:33,440 So, we're to item 13 on our agenda, which is three independent bylaws. 432 00:51:29,440 --> 00:51:38,480 First of which is bylaw 2026-28, appoint members to a joint compliance 433 00:51:35,280 --> 00:51:44,400 audit committee. And the motion reads the bylaw 2026-28 434 00:51:41,280 --> 00:51:49,680 being appoint members to the joint compliance audit committee for the 2026 435 00:51:47,200 --> 00:51:54,480 election be given first, second, and third reading and finally passed this 436 00:51:51,285 --> 00:51:59,680 [music] 21st day of July 2026. Mover and a seconder. Moved by 437 00:51:56,960 --> 00:52:04,960 Bruce, seconded by Mark. Questions or comments? All those in favor? Okay. 438 00:52:02,720 --> 00:52:11,680 Thank you. Okay. On to the 439 00:52:08,240 --> 00:52:17,040 heritage designation under 13.2 on our agenda. And the motion reads that bylaw 440 00:52:14,640 --> 00:52:22,720 2026-29 being a bylaw to designate 2488 Van 441 00:52:20,319 --> 00:52:27,520 Luven Road under part four of the Ontario Heritage Act be given a first, 442 00:52:25,440 --> 00:52:34,720 second, and third reading and finally passed this 21st day of July, 2026. Move 443 00:52:31,599 --> 00:52:40,000 and seconder moved by Larry, seconded by John. 444 00:52:36,240 --> 00:52:45,119 Questions, comments? All those in favor? Carried. Thank you. 445 00:52:42,559 --> 00:52:52,559 And our third bylaw is dealing with 905 Storage Inc. 446 00:52:49,359 --> 00:52:56,559 under 13.3 on our agenda. Motion reads, "It is recommended that council of the 447 00:52:54,559 --> 00:53:04,160 Corporation of Township of Hamilton enacts as follows. that bylaw 2026-30, 448 00:53:01,839 --> 00:53:09,119 being a bylaw to approve zoning bylaw amendment 0326 449 00:53:07,119 --> 00:53:14,800 be given first, second, and third reading and [music] finally passed this 450 00:53:11,359 --> 00:53:20,000 21st day of July, 2026. Move in a second. Moved by Bruce, 451 00:53:16,960 --> 00:53:28,480 seconded by John. Questions or comments? All those in favor? Carried. Thank you. 452 00:53:24,559 --> 00:53:33,440 Moving along. I uh know of no notice of motions. Do we have any media or anyone 453 00:53:31,119 --> 00:53:41,359 online with us? Okay, we're going to move to close session and we'll take a 454 00:53:37,040 --> 00:53:44,800 few minute break and uh we'll we'll get the motion on the floor to move to close 455 00:53:43,040 --> 00:53:49,839 and then we'll take the break. Under 16.1 on the agenda, uh requesting a 456 00:53:48,079 --> 00:53:53,760 motion to move to a close session to discuss matters permitted under section 457 00:53:52,240 --> 00:53:58,559 2392B, personnel matters about an identifiable 458 00:53:56,400 --> 00:54:04,480 individual, including municipal or local board, employees, and D, labor relations 459 00:54:01,520 --> 00:54:10,079 or employee negotiations. And the two topics are nominees for MP 460 00:54:07,119 --> 00:54:13,640 Lawrence civic awards program and CAO six-month update. 461 00:54:15,280 --> 00:54:23,280 Specific motion reads, "A council meeting held on July 21st, 2026 move 462 00:54:20,480 --> 00:54:30,160 into a close session at 1:40 p.m. under the municipal act 463 00:54:26,160 --> 00:54:36,559 sections 239 2B and D." Move in a second, please. Moved by Larry, seconded 464 00:54:32,559 --> 00:54:41,800 by John. All those in favor carried. Thank you. And we'll take a short 465 00:54:38,800 --> 00:54:41,800 recess. 466 02:21:33,840 --> 02:21:44,720 Um, we're in open session. It's 30:06. Can I report from our close session that 467 02:21:41,520 --> 02:21:49,920 uh council supported the report uh for the nominations 468 02:21:46,479 --> 02:21:56,800 as discussed in closed session? And our next order of business 469 02:21:54,080 --> 02:22:03,200 should be our confirmatory bylaw under section 470 02:21:59,840 --> 02:22:08,319 19.1 of our agenda. And the motion reads that bylaw 2026-31 471 02:22:06,240 --> 02:22:14,399 being a bylaw to adopt the proceedings of council meeting held on the 21st day 472 02:22:11,120 --> 02:22:19,120 of July 2026 and to authorize this execution be given a first, second and 473 02:22:16,960 --> 02:22:26,560 third reading and finally passed this 21st day of July 2026. Move in a second. 474 02:22:23,680 --> 02:22:33,520 Moved by Mark, seconded by John. All those in favor carried. Thank you. And 475 02:22:31,200 --> 02:22:39,160 with no motion, I call this meeting adjourned at 30:07 476 02:22:36,160 --> 02:22:39,160 p.m.