[0:02] Over in our Laura overnight. But I go to my
[0:07] stepson. He lives in town for Christmas day. But big
[0:16] ones over. Travel and weather.
[0:30] Other than today, and it looks like it'd be a
[0:32] green Christmas. Green Christmas bow.
[0:52] Ready? Discussion going on here. Ready?
[1:03] Good evening, everyone. Welcome council and guests tonight for our
[1:11] last meeting of 2024. Official council meeting for 2023. Pardon
[1:17] me. At this point in time. We like to wish
[1:22] everybody merry Christmas ahead of time in case I forget
[1:24] to do it later. On. Any declaration of pecuniary interest
[1:29] tonight. Seeing none. Approval of the agenda. And our director
[1:38] will go through the agenda update, please. Sure. We've added
[1:42] a few items. For this evening. Under bylaws and resolutions
[1:48] 13.8, we have a transfer of property resolution that we
[1:52] need 13.9, the emergency preparedness grant resolution, and then as
[1:56] well, at the end of the meeting, we'll be going
[1:58] into closed session, which is an additional item for it.
[2:01] This. Evening. A motion to approve the agenda. Please. Councilor
[2:05] Scott. Councilor Maguire, any questions? All in favor? Thank you.
[2:13] Item four is a minister of November. The 20 eigth
[2:16] council meeting. I'm going. To move her to second, please,
[2:19] Councilor Ferguson. Our deputy mayor Sageman, any questions on the
[2:26] minutes? All in favor? Thank you. Councilor reports.
[2:40] Last Thursday night, we had the open house session in
[2:43] Grand Ben for the community center and the turnout was
[2:45] amazing. 170
[2:56] responses so far.
[3:07] I was going to report on the consultation as well.
[3:12] And councilor McGuire was going to talk about the Santa
[3:15] Claus. Bargarall east. I wasn't at the Santa Claus Barclass.
[3:27] I've had about six turkey dinners so far this Christmas
[3:31] from different invitations that I've been able to go to,
[3:33] and I appreciate all the groups and people that have
[3:36] invited us. Out. To socialize with them. It's been a
[3:41] great holiday season so far. And I hope everybody has
[3:44] a safe one. Item six on the agenda is a
[3:49] statutory public meeting so I can get a motion to
[3:52] close. The meeting at seven three. Councilor Scott. Councilor Maguire.
[3:58] All in favor? This is for Adam Brebner. And is
[4:06] there anyone here to present? Everyone.
[4:20] The purpose of this meeting is to give counsel and
[4:23] the public an opportunity to hear all interested. Persons with
[4:26] respect to a zoning bylaw amendment application by Adam Brebner
[4:30] and for counsel to consider the proposal. This application, or
[4:34] the applicant, rather, is requesting an amendment to zoning bylaw
[4:37] one of 2003 as it affects 125 King street in
[4:42] Bedford. The application is to change the existing zoning of
[4:46] residential r one to a site specific r one. Zone
[4:50] exception. Permitting a day nursery. The applicant proposes to convert
[4:55] the existing building from a doctor's office. To a day
[4:57] nursery. So the order of procedure for this public meeting
[5:01] is as follows. The applicant or their agent will present
[5:04] the proposal. The clerk, that is me, will provide any
[5:07] comments received from. Circulated agencies in the public. After which
[5:13] the public will be asked for their comments or questions.
[5:15] And if you would like to speak. Please ensure that
[5:17] you state your name and address before you comment. The
[5:21] applicant, their agent or staff may respond to any questions.
[5:25] Council may then ask any questions of the applicant. Then
[5:29] the public meeting will be closed. The planner will provide
[5:32] their staff report and recommendation later in the meeting at
[5:35] agenda item number 10.5. The public is advised that comments
[5:40] expressed in written material presented are a matter of public
[5:43] record for full disclosure. Thank you. Thank you. So is
[5:48] there anyone here to present on behalf of. Adam burbner.
[5:54] Come to the phone, please. Hi.
[6:07] I'm Kerry Brebner. I'm Adam's wife. I'm the one that's
[6:12] hoping that's hoping. To run the center if we're able
[6:16] to get it open. Yeah. So our hopes are to
[6:20] run a child care center at 125 King Street. Any
[6:25] questions of the presenter from. Council. So what, cox?
[6:37] Is it a seven day a week operation or just
[6:39] through the week while people are working or. What's your
[6:42] just Monday to Friday. We're hoping 07:00 in the morning
[6:47] till 530 at night. Yes. Any member of the public
[6:54] have any questions or comments regarding this application?
[7:06] Staff have any comments or questions regarding the application.
[7:17] I'll just speak that we did not receive any correspondence
[7:20] from agencies of the public. Sorry, Mr. Mayor. Do you
[7:30] want me to speak out at this time or later
[7:32] in the agenda? I guess. The planning applications under plan.
[7:41] 9.5 on the agenda. So I guess you could speak
[7:43] to it then, if that's. Fine. That's your preference. Seeing.
[7:47] No other questions. Thank you for comments and. We'll be
[7:55] receiving it and looking at it under 9.5 on the
[7:59] agenda. Thank you. So get a motion to go back
[8:03] into open session at 707. Councilor McGuire. Councilor. Scott. All
[8:08] in favor? Thank you. Item seven is a presentation.
[8:20] From the Grand Band Arts center regarding pain, Ontario. It's
[8:27] a large vibrancy request. You have ten minutes.
[8:38] Mayor cook, deputy mayor, stageman, counselors. My name is Net
[8:45] Patchlers. I am currently president of the Grand Band Art
[8:49] Center. A charitable organization. Run by volunteers. This is Barbara
[8:57] Pickett, an artist who shows that Sunset Arts gallery. She's
[9:04] a grand band resident. And a director on the Grand
[9:08] Vandard center board. Grand Ben Art center has been producing
[9:13] the paint Ontario show and sale at the Lampton Heritage
[9:17] museum near the pinery entrance. Due to the reduction in
[9:23] available display space that the newly renovated Lantern Heritage Museum.
[9:31] Paint. Ontario needs a new home. The smaller space. Meant
[9:37] severely reduced opportunities. For both artists and art appreciators. As
[9:44] well as. The proportionally reduced income for grand band Art
[9:51] center, the pain, Ontario's governing body. So we're here today
[9:58] to talk about paint Ontario and saving paint Ontario. The
[10:06] show itself is a very impressive show. Especially for a
[10:10] small community like we have. I'm a relatively new resident.
[10:14] I come from Mississauga and my first paint Ontario show.
[10:19] Was in 2021. I went with a fellow artist and
[10:24] from Stratford, and we toured the show and. We're absolutely
[10:29] blown away, not only by the caliber of the artwork,
[10:32] but the number of pieces, the professionalism of it. There
[10:37] were artists to speak to. There were demonstrations going on,
[10:41] and there was. A fairly big number of people that
[10:45] were walking and going through it totally impressed. So much
[10:50] so that I decided to volunteer to be involved with
[10:53] Pain Ontario the following year. So I was one of
[10:55] the greeters in 2022, and again a lovely show in
[11:00] the museum. But it was half the size that it
[11:03] was the year before. And the kind of comments you
[11:06] got from the people who were visiting were this. It's
[11:09] beautiful. This is great. Is there another room with more
[11:12] art? And similarly, the artists, many of whom maybe had
[11:19] one piece in the show, Previously have had two or
[11:22] maybe three in the show. And for them, driving all
[11:25] this way to be there just to meet with people.
[11:29] Just didn't have the same bang for the buck, if
[11:30] you will. And that kind of commentary went back to
[11:35] the board and there was a recognition. There's maybe a
[11:38] need for a venue change. Paint Ontario. Is the main
[11:45] fundraising vehicle that we have at the Grand Band Art
[11:49] center. Just like autumn, indulgence. Is the main fundraising venue
[11:53] for rotary, so we look to that one event to
[11:56] generate the funds we need to run the programs we
[11:58] want to run. It's been running for 26 years. It
[12:02] was Barry Richmond's brainchild to share local. Artists, art with
[12:06] the community. And it has changed over the years into
[12:10] something that's really one of the biggest art shows in
[12:14] Ontario. We call it representational art because it's more than
[12:18] just oil and acrylic and watercolors on the wall. It
[12:21] sculptures its indigenous art, so it's a pretty big variety
[12:26] of a show. And we get over 700 entries, if
[12:30] you can imagine, from 400 artists. And we've got a
[12:34] group of very talented jury members who. Cull through. These
[12:39] 700 entries and pick the 200 or so best of
[12:43] the best and curate this beautiful show. That's here, right
[12:47] at our doorstep. And we use the funds that we
[12:52] generate from this show. To run the programs we run
[12:56] at the art center. So as board members, We try
[13:01] to work on our mission of inspiring creativity in our
[13:05] community for people of all ages. So we're very, very
[13:08] proud of the fact that we sponsor a music program
[13:11] in the school. We run kids arts camps. We run
[13:15] kids events throughout the year. When you go down to
[13:18] the grand band Beach, the sculptures. The murals. That's all
[13:23] because of our group and the efforts that are done
[13:25] by that. In addition, we run a bunch of programs
[13:29] in our little building on Municipal Drive, so we have
[13:32] a great pottery program. That's for kids to adults. We
[13:36] have art classes. Like drawing classes this year. I've started
[13:41] a dab and gab. Drop in paint. Afternoon for senior
[13:47] citizens and for adults. So we've got lots of programs
[13:51] and lots of program ideas, but they need funding. And
[13:56] so we have a model that's helped us, and that
[13:59] is paint Ontario, where we have artists who want to
[14:03] be in a very reputable space to show their works,
[14:07] to participate and try to win some of our great
[14:10] prize money donated by sponsors. And we co share in
[14:16] the proceeds. They get 65%, we get 35. So it's
[14:20] a good funding model that works. Payne, Ontario involves some
[14:26] 60 community volunteers, but we have no paid stuff. The
[14:36] show brings shoulder seasoned visitors to restaurants, hotels, retailers and
[14:43] more. The economic benefits. From some 3000 visitors is visible
[14:50] throughout Lampton shores. Our permanent paint Ontario collection is displayed
[14:56] annually at the local businesses. Paint Ontario is a creative,
[15:02] cultural and inspirational experience. For all with artists,
[15:12] demonstrations throughout the show and dedicated themed weekends. Local, indigenous
[15:20] and other cultures will be celebrated during our. Closing weekend.
[15:25] As well. Local students will be invited to experience pain
[15:29] Ontario free of charge over a four day period. So
[15:34] we're in a bit of a predicament. So the end
[15:36] of 2022. We have a show with half the size
[15:39] of the previous shows. Therefore, half the size meets half.
[15:43] The amount of artwork and half the potential sales. Therefore,
[15:48] half the fundraising money we need to run. Our programs.
[15:51] So as a board, we sat back and. Thought, what
[15:54] can we do? We need a new venue. We want
[15:57] to have a venue that will allow us to have
[15:59] a high quality event. And we don't want to do
[16:02] this without it being professional looking. So after a lot
[16:07] of consideration, we feel like we've come up with a
[16:10] great, innovative solution. Through some joint work with one of
[16:14] our partners, tech solutions, and essentially. What we are planning
[16:19] to do is to take the upstairs floor of the
[16:22] grand band legion and transform it into a beautiful art
[16:26] gallery for three weeks in May of 2024, in order
[16:31] to do that. We need some new equipment, some state
[16:34] of the art track lighting. Some movable panels. We have
[16:40] in the works, much like the diagram shows about 50
[16:43] panels. That are portable, that are configurable, we'll be able
[16:49] to have a great show for May. But we will
[16:51] also be able to take those pieces and use them
[16:56] again. And our intent is. To come up, or what
[17:02] we've come up with is a modern solution. It's a
[17:05] solution that will allow us to be professional, reusable, flexible
[17:10] for this year and years. To come, and we want
[17:12] to bring it with us to the grand band community
[17:15] center when that comes to fruition, we'll share it with
[17:18] our partners. But the bottom line is it's capital. It's
[17:21] a one time investment that's reusable specifically for lighting and
[17:26] for walls. And that's what our ask is, through this
[17:29] grant. Fundraising is necessary to acquire equipment that meets the
[17:37] standard for a professional art gallery. It's a one time
[17:41] purchase since walls and lighting are reusable and transferable. Yes.
[17:49] We've applied for a number of grants. We were not
[17:53] successful in all of them. So the trillium grant. Did
[18:00] not come through for us. We just found out we
[18:03] did not get a creative county grant. So we've been
[18:07] doing a lot of work behind the scenes. We have
[18:12] had some successes. To meet our target for the May
[18:18] 2024 opening, we must raise the necessary funds to relocate.
[18:24] To be upstairs. Legion Hall. And purchase the specialized walls
[18:30] and lighting. Rotary monies were used for the legion upgrades.
[18:38] Our vibrancy large grant request. Is just over 31,000. This
[18:44] represents one third of the 94,000 in expenses. Due to
[18:51] the new location. Signage will also be critical. In addition,
[19:00] To rating significant grant. Request. Just kind of wrap it
[19:05] up. Okay, so we have the wall sponsorship. We have
[19:10] a tiered. Donation possibility. You get a receipt for anything.
[19:20] Over $20. We are very grateful. To. The many individuals,
[19:29] community organizations who have contributed. We want to thank Rotary,
[19:34] who have already started us off, and a grant from
[19:38] Sunset community foundation. The legion has been extremely supportive, and
[19:44] at this point, I want to say thank you for
[19:47] your consideration. And. Certainly. We look forward to working with
[19:54] you. Thank you. Are there any questions? The group.
[20:07] Council woodcocks. This item is on the agenda somewhere. I
[20:12] read it somewhere, but I don't. It's in our large
[20:16] vibrancy request. It is in that request. So it will
[20:19] come back up. Through the mayor. A report will be
[20:23] presented to council at the next meeting to make a
[20:26] decision. On this request. This presentation is for information today.
[20:32] We're not making a decision on this today. Okay. Councilor
[20:41] bail. Just a question on the walls. Because you're moving.
[20:50] From county to the legion, and you're making walls. So,
[20:54] any idea? How much artwork can be displayed on the
[20:58] walls that you're constructing. I take it that's an integral
[21:00] part of the grant. Ask. The two. Hundred pieces will
[21:06] be displayed there. There's going to be 50 panels, and
[21:11] the panels are 4ft by nine and a half feet
[21:14] each. So if you multiply that out, if you would
[21:17] assume in that space you can do more than four
[21:19] pieces on one panel. Got you. So there is your
[21:22] 200. Yes, it's a lot. And some sculpture space, too.
[21:29] So Wilcox to your worship. Now that I have the
[21:31] opportunity to clear my mind and ask some. Questions. So
[21:37] this grant would just be to get the new equipment,
[21:40] the capital expense, and then the show. Would self sustain
[21:44] itself from there on out. And you've got, like, a
[21:47] good storage facility. To put everything that you get so
[21:52] it stays nice and dry and clean. So part B
[21:57] is we have submitted a vibrancy small grant. Request. And
[22:04] that does contain. The storage. Container. Okay. An excellent question,
[22:12] because. It is so important that we take care of.
[22:18] This lighting and the walls. And so. Essential. Important part
[22:25] of culture. Thank you. Any other questions? Thank you for
[22:34] your presentation. Okay. All right. And thank you.
[22:45] Under delegations we have. One tonight, and it is John
[22:51] O'Hanley from the Legion would like to speak to. Item
[22:54] 9.2 on the correspondence. Mr. Hanley, come to the microphone.
[23:06] You have three minutes, John.
[23:17] Mayor and members of council. If you can remember, earlier
[23:22] this year, the Grand Bend legion sent to members of
[23:26] this council, a letter of concern regarding the safety of
[23:29] children crossing. Highway 81 and Guild Road with
[23:40] the letters of support. From most of all nonprofit organizations
[23:44] within grand Bend seeking better safety protocols to help protect
[23:51] the children. Crossing this intersection. As everyone knows. That a
[23:56] young female. Her father is here. Was struck. Thankfully. She
[24:05] is recovering. So before we go any further here. There
[24:12] are some Ied as to ensure that. This will not
[24:16] happen again, or at least reduce the chances. In Ontario.
[24:23] The school speed limit is between 30 and 40 km
[24:27] an hour. We have. School zones, yellow science, flashing lights,
[24:34] crossing guards, electric speed signs making drivers aware of their
[24:38] speed during school hours. Monday through Friday, September through till
[24:43] June. And another observation is most grand band citizens know
[24:49] where the school zone is. So they are conscious of
[24:52] that. But as everyone here knows as well, we have
[24:55] a lot of people coming in from out of town.
[24:59] Coming in and going out that really does not know
[25:03] where the school zone is, so it's. Imperative that we
[25:06] do something there. To protect the lives of the children.
[25:12] So in closing, I employ council to address this issue.
[25:17] To protect the students in grim. Ben and also the
[25:22] father, Rob went to come up as well. And speak.
[25:25] You're not on the agenda. Sorry. Okay. Sorry, I can't.
[25:32] No. Okay. All right. Okay. Thank you. Any questions? Thank
[25:38] you. Good. Do we know when we're going to deal
[25:47] with this? We have correspondence that we'll be dealing with
[25:51] right now. I'm sorry. We have. Correspondence that we'll be
[25:53] dealing with right now. Okay, great. Thank you. Under correspondence.
[26:01] We have. Three, four pieces of correspondence. How does council
[26:05] wish to handle them? Councilor scott.
[26:20] Get a nation to receive the rest then, please. Council
[26:24] Maguire. Councilor Bailey, any questions on the other correspondence. All
[26:30] in favor? Councilor Dodge, did you have a question? Thank
[26:35] you. Everybody speak. Ever in the microphone, okay? Please. Okay.
[26:42] Item 9.210.2. Courtney Councilor Scott. We have put us a
[26:49] request from the legion there. How does council wish to
[26:53] handle that? Council. Scott, use your microphone, please. I would
[27:01] like to make a motion that we get a report
[27:03] back. On that area. So that we can take a
[27:09] look. At any issues that are there. And we can
[27:15] then have some ideas on what we can do there,
[27:19] because I don't. Know. Is that a county road? Is
[27:21] it our road? Okay. All right. I'd like to have
[27:29] it come back. So, like, to make a motion that
[27:31] we get a report back on that issue? Second that.
[27:36] Anything else? All in favor? Opposed? Carrie. Thank you. Moving
[27:43] on. We have our planning reports. Item 9.5. Which was
[27:53] the zoning application for Adam Brebner. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
[28:00] As I was said earlier, this is a zoning application
[28:03] to. Change to add a permitted use at 125 King
[28:08] Streetford. To permit a day nursery or childcare facility. The
[28:14] property. Is currently contains a single family dwelling that has
[28:20] been used. As a clinic or a doctor's office since
[28:24] roughly 1991. At which time the village of Edford passed
[28:29] a zoning amendment to add that as a permitted use
[28:32] on that property. Our current zoning bylaw permits a clinic
[28:36] as a home occupation in any residential lot. Also in
[28:40] 1991. After. The village gave permission for it to be
[28:46] used as a doctor's office. The property owner at that
[28:49] time obtained a minor variance to allow the parking. To
[28:56] the required parking on site. To encroach partially onto the
[28:59] road allowance. The Shrard street side yard. So that is
[29:05] a situation we have today. The proposal is to change
[29:09] the use to a day nursery. There's not any substantial
[29:13] changes. Proposed to the existing situation other than the use.
[29:19] The parking requirements for a clinic are five spaces. The
[29:23] parking requirements for a day nursery are five. Spaces. There
[29:28] is much more than five spaces on the property. And.
[29:33] There's also three parking spaces out on the county road
[29:36] allowance as well. So we think that there's enough for
[29:40] the five staff members as well as. For. The drop
[29:46] offs that are anticipated, and that's based on the information
[29:51] that the applicant has. Given us on. How many individuals
[29:56] they anticipate being dropping off children at any one time.
[30:02] So as staff. Were supportive of the change that's proposed
[30:10] from clinic to a day nursery. The locations on an
[30:14] arterial road. It's supported by the residential policies of the
[30:18] official plan, both the use and the location. On arterial
[30:23] road. We've talked with public works with respect to. The
[30:29] existing situation of the parking. And staff has drafted a
[30:34] zoning bylaw amendment. That would change this property to a
[30:39] specific site specific r one zone. That would add a
[30:44] day nursery as a permitted use. Clarify that the day
[30:47] nursery. Should any alterations be proposed to the property at
[30:52] any time in the future would be subject to the
[30:54] zone provisions of that zone that apply to a single
[30:57] detached dwelling and also recognizing the situation. With respect to
[31:01] the parking. So, Wococox, I'd like to move the recommendation,
[31:05] your worship, and just make a comment. Certainly the planners
[31:09] dated me somewhat because I lived two doors down. When
[31:13] that change from a residence to a doctor's office. Was
[31:19] done, and I was fortunate enough at that time to
[31:22] be able to. Be a customer of that doctor's office.
[31:26] I think it's an absolutely fantastic use of the property.
[31:28] It would be nice to have a doctor back in
[31:30] town, but the property has been sold. The current owner.
[31:34] This is what they'd like to do, and it's a
[31:36] needed service in the community. And I think it's a
[31:39] great use of. That location. I'm fully in support. So
[31:46] why are you second that? Any other comments or questions?
[31:50] All in favor? Thank you. For 9.6 is the adoption
[31:56] of the community improvement plan. And there's recommendations that go
[32:01] along with that.
[32:42] So. There are four recommendations. To go along with this.
[32:50] Councilor Dodge, you moving? I have a question, Mr. Mayor.
[32:58] I guess I address. The treasure, perhaps. With the adoption
[33:04] of this plan, which is a good plan. Suggests that
[33:10] there'll be help for businesses. To come forward. And make
[33:16] improvements to their buildings, is that correct? Through you, Mr.
[33:21] Mayor. Yes. The intent of the plan would be to
[33:25] direct funds. So if the plan is adopted, then council
[33:28] will have to establish a budget as to how much
[33:31] money it wishes. To set aside for this. On an
[33:38] annual basis. And then applications would be submitted. And reviewed
[33:45] by staff to determine whether or not they meet the
[33:50] policies and requirements. Of the plan. And if they do?
[33:55] Then the municipality would enter into an agreement. With the
[33:59] property owner. For them to complete the work as they've
[34:03] presented and then to. Have the funds contributed to the
[34:11] work. Once the work is completed. To the planner then.
[34:20] Do you have a set amount like. Is there a
[34:26] max that a business can apply for? Like, 20,000. 10,000.
[34:32] Is there a ceiling here somewhere? Through you, Mr. Mayor.
[34:36] So there's a number of different programs. And each program.
[34:42] Has a maximum amount. So the municipality would match dollar
[34:46] for dollar, up to a maximum amount on each program.
[34:50] And each program has a separate maximum. A lot of
[34:53] them are a maximum of 5000. Some are 1000. So
[34:58] you can't obtain more than that for any individual. Program
[35:02] that you may be eligible for. However, it is possible
[35:06] a stack programs in that you might be eligible for
[35:10] more than one program. In which case. You could potentially
[35:14] have more than the 5000 minimum of one program. For
[35:19] instance, if you are eligible for two programs, you could
[35:21] potentially have $10,000. And I would have to look at
[35:27] the specific programs, I believe. There's one that helps defray
[35:32] the cost of an environmental site assessment, which is a
[35:34] little bit higher. I think maybe $20,000. That a property
[35:38] could obtain. But each one has its own amount. The
[35:44] final question, Mr. Mayor. Do you have any idea? There's
[35:52] 1000 businesses lapped and source or more. And if they
[35:57] apply, council must then have an amount of money in
[36:01] budget to cover this. What? Are we talking about a
[36:04] million dollars in the budget to cover all these expenses,
[36:08] or are we. Talking 500. We're talking 200,000. What you
[36:12] figure? Will be where we set for the first term.
[36:18] So through you, worship, that's going to ultimately be up
[36:21] to council. That's one. Of the things you'll see when
[36:24] you get your budget binders this week. One of the
[36:31] decision points that needs to be made in this 2024
[36:33] budget is how much money do you want to commit
[36:37] on a yearly basis? These programs typically run based on
[36:41] a set amount of money in any given year. And
[36:43] when that money runs out, Then. Any applications would have
[36:49] to be done the next year or whatever. And remember,
[36:54] these programs are, for instance, a facade. Grant is somebody
[36:58] that wants to redo the front of their building would
[37:01] apply, so we typically wouldn't see. A whole influx. There
[37:06] might be maybe a few more applicants at the first
[37:09] year or two, but. Typically, it just becomes a steady
[37:13] rate. And the number you put in each year covers
[37:18] the program, so it's not like you. Should expect a
[37:22] million dollars to have to go flowing out the door
[37:24] right off the bat. I think it'll be a much
[37:26] slower pace. And again. Some of the programs, like the
[37:31] planner mentioned, environmental remediation. Those. Are pretty. One off programs.
[37:39] We wouldn't see a lot of those if ever. Vehicle
[37:41] chargers is a program there to help fund those. Again,
[37:46] how many people are going to run out and buy
[37:48] chargers. Because we have this program, there will be some
[37:50] that will think it's. A good idea. And that's where
[37:52] we want to be, there to help. So it can
[37:56] be a controlled kind of flow of money. Each year.
[38:00] Worship through you to whomever can answer. This is the
[38:08] plan that we had the presentation for in the last
[38:11] meeting that had the boundaries. On it and for whatever
[38:14] reason. In my agenda. That boundary page won't open, so
[38:21] there hasn't been any changes. Made to those boundaries from
[38:24] when we seen them in the presentation. Mr. Mayor, there
[38:28] was one change that was made. In the ipper Wash
[38:33] area. We set the boundaries to match the official plan
[38:38] designation. The official plan. Commercial designations. So we found one
[38:46] property in Ipperwash, where it was in two different designations,
[38:50] because the lakeside of the property was in a sort
[38:52] of hazard designation. So we corrected the map to include
[38:57] the whole property. That's the only change that was made
[39:00] to the maps. So I do see in appendix B.
[39:07] Built heritage and cultural landscape resources, but there's a bunch
[39:10] of individual properties listed in communities. And just scrolling to
[39:16] the. Founding of Bedford sign. And the grand trunk storage
[39:24] shed are there, but they were already in the original
[39:26] boundary area. And I'm not embarrassed to admit the site
[39:30] of Elijah Monger in witter. I don't even know where
[39:34] that is, but I know witter is not even in
[39:36] Tedford. So it's obviously outside of the area. That was
[39:41] highlighted. And I know we had a presentation from a
[39:47] person from the legion. And the legions were brought up,
[39:51] but the Fedford Legion is the old farmer at residence
[39:55] from world War II. And if Elijah's place is a
[40:00] significant heritage point, I would assume the farmer. At residence
[40:07] from World War II would have a significant heritage to
[40:11] the community. I know there's many books written about it,
[40:15] or several I've seen. And it's not just the legion
[40:19] now, but it's the history of what that. Building represented
[40:22] during the war, where the ladies came and they worked
[40:25] in the fields because the men were gone. Was there
[40:28] any, like, who picked what sites were in here? You,
[40:32] mr. Mayor. So there's the one program is the built
[40:38] heritage program. And that money. Is intended. To help restore.
[40:45] Buildings with heritage value. Or to renovate to make accessible
[40:50] for heritage value. To be eligible for that program. You
[40:59] have to be either part of the historic commercial blocks
[41:03] in Arcon. Arcona. Or forest. Or. You have to be
[41:14] on that list and within the project boundary. So that
[41:18] list comes from our official plan. The official plan lists
[41:22] a number of properties and structures. And other features that.
[41:28] Are identified as in the official plans having potential historic
[41:31] value. The intent. Of
[41:42] the appendix b. In the community improvement plan is not
[41:47] that every item on that list would be eligible for
[41:51] the community improvement plan. Funding that's available. But that those
[41:58] that are within. The community improvement Plan project boundaries those
[42:03] commercial areas. Would be eligible for funding. So
[42:13] does anybody know where Elijah places at wetter? Like, what
[42:19] property is that? Mr mayor. Quite frankly, I've read through
[42:27] that list. At various times in the past. I don't
[42:30] know where all those features would be located. And. I
[42:35] don't know the source of who produced that list. So
[42:39] again, another follow up. I guess we could find out
[42:41] in the future where that is, but. For. A property.
[42:47] With significant history, like the farmer at residents. How would
[42:51] they go about having that added to this? List. So,
[43:00] Mr. Mayor, through you. Just to clarify. Is the question.
[43:06] How would we have them added to the list in
[43:09] the official plan? Or added to a list of projects
[43:14] that would be eligible for the CIP. Sorry through your
[43:18] worship, but just try to phrase this. If the management
[43:26] or current operator of that property was interested in doing
[43:29] this, what would be the process for them to end
[43:32] up on this list. Do they have to do that
[43:33] through official plan? Or is there another government entity that.
[43:39] They have to show that this is historically significant building
[43:44] or what's that process? Mr. Mayor. So to get on
[43:49] that list, then I would suggest we're in the process.
[43:51] Of doing an official plan review. And that. They could
[43:58] request to be on that list, and if they can
[44:00] provide the background information. That supports that. Then we'd be
[44:07] happy. To look further at that. Just to clarify, this
[44:14] list is a list of potential. Historically significant properties. There's
[44:21] another step under the Ontario Heritage act to actually be
[44:25] designated as a heritage property. Under the Ontario Heritage Act.
[44:33] So we have not done that. There are no properties
[44:37] designated that way in the municipality, but the official plan
[44:42] does list properties that it considers to be of potential
[44:46] heritage value. Any other questions regarding. The adoption of the
[44:56] plan. Councilor. Motion to accept, except.
[45:06] Second by council Ferguson. Any questions? All in favor? Thank
[45:13] you. Port 9.7 is. The. Cost. Apportioning memorandum of understanding
[45:24] what the St. Clair Conservation authority. Outlines there what programs
[45:28] that we would be looking to fund outside of the
[45:32] perm. So, you, worship. This report is similar to the
[45:39] one you received for the established Bayfield. However, to a
[45:44] much lesser dollar value based on. Our apportionments within each
[45:49] watershed. As council recalls, the conservation authorities have been their
[45:54] funding has been cut back a fair bit through. A
[45:58] couple of different pieces of legislation. This report pertains to
[46:03] what they call category three projects, which are projects that
[46:07] they would like to offer. Within our municipality, but ones
[46:13] that we need to agree to and provide some funding
[46:17] for, not 100% of the funding, but some funding for
[46:21] so. They're totally optional. We can opt out and say,
[46:26] no, we don't want any of those tree planting education.
[46:29] That type of thing in Lampton shores. Staff's recommending that
[46:33] we go ahead with the agreement, the same as we
[46:36] did with the assault bay field. Frankly, we don't think
[46:38] we can provide that programming. For the roughly $10,000 that.
[46:45] They are able to offer it to us for. So
[46:48] happy to answer any questions. Thank you, Councilor Scott. We'll
[46:53] move that one. Second. Council McGuire. Any other
[47:03] questions? All in favor? Thank you. 9.8 is the ymca
[47:10] agreement for the operating of the shores arena suncorps wellness
[47:13] center. Moved by councilor Ferguson, second mike, deputy mayor Sageman,
[47:20] any questions? All in favor? Thank you. 9.9. I see
[47:29] Councilor Bailey has filed. A. No war in the water.
[47:41] Is the large vibrancy fund. Projects be received for information.
[47:49] Moved by council McGuire, second by councilor Wilcox. Any questions,
[47:56] Councilor Woodcocks. So the large projects in question are coming
[48:01] to the next meeting through your worship from. Was my
[48:05] error. I apologize. Through the mayor? Yes. There will be
[48:09] a report presented at the next council meeting. That will
[48:14] refer to the request from the art center. Thank you.
[48:18] Any other questions? All in favor? Thank you. Nine point
[48:25] ten. Is the request for? The community vibrancy. Small projects,
[48:33] and the list is there. And Councilor Bailey has filed
[48:36] a notice of declaration. For the. Sunset. Sounds good enough.
[48:47] Recommendations there that we approve. $36,561.85. Moved by
[48:57] Councilor Scott, second by councilor Guire. Any questions on those?
[49:03] Councilor Woodcocks. So one of the. That's your worship. Segregated
[49:09] reserve fund created from the vibrancy fund. So what percentage
[49:13] of the total fund is that right now. Okay. Roughly
[49:19] does not. Have to look it up. But this was
[49:26] presented previously to counsel. But that being said, those numbers
[49:36] could be altered or changed at council's will in the
[49:40] future, more or less. Whatever. Through your worship. Yes, council
[49:47] has the discretion to do that. Mr. Scott. Any money
[49:55] that still comes in from next era, are we apportioning
[49:59] half of it? To the investment and half of it
[50:02] to the funds. That can be used. Is that our
[50:07] ongoing plan? You, worship. Yes, it was the plan. Thank
[50:10] you. Any other questions on those? All in favor?
[50:21] Thank you. Item nine. Point. Just to be clear, I'm
[50:29] not sure, maybe I may assert. I thought you had
[50:35] moved the 36,561. Oh, yes, I'm sorry. We just would
[50:41] like a little some direction on a couple of other.
[50:46] Everything. My bad.
[50:57] Mr. Scott. Use your microphone, please.
[51:08] Use your microphone, please. Are we doing them individually or
[51:13] are we going to? Because some are asking to provide
[51:16] direction, some are asking to segregate and then 50%. So
[51:23] I think that we should be looking at them individually.
[51:27] As opposed to passing them all at once. Right now.
[51:37] We've approved the 36,561. The next. That is the request
[51:43] for the forest Friday friends for $8,575. Maguire, second by
[51:51] Councilor Ferguson. Any questions? All in favor? Thank you. That
[52:01] council provide direction on the late submission from the West
[52:04] Coast Lions for requested of $9,900. Move by Councilor Dodge.
[52:13] Second by Councilor Scott. Any questions? All in favor? That
[52:20] segregated reserve fund be created with $1,135,450 from the vibrancy
[52:28] Reserve Fund for funding the small vibrancy projects. Move by
[52:34] deputy Mayor Sageman, second by council McGuire. Any questions? All
[52:39] in favor? Thank you. That 50% of the annual amount
[52:45] received from next therapy allocated to the segregated fund. My
[52:49] councilor Ferguson. Second by Councilor Scott. Any questions? All in
[52:55] favor? Thank you. Moving on. Nine point eleven. Regarding the
[53:03] supplementary tax write off. Tax billings and write offs be
[53:08] approved. Move by councilor Wilcox. Seconded by Councilor Ferguson. Any
[53:17] questions on that report? Seeing none. All in favor? Thank
[53:22] you. Nine point. Twelve. Is the assessment retirement. Obligation policy
[53:33] be received and that the assessment retirement. Policy. Obligation policy.
[53:40] Pardon me. Be approved. Move by Councilor Dodge, second by
[53:45] Councilor Bailey. Any questions on that report? All in favor?
[53:53] Thank you. 9.13. Is an experience Ontario grant program. Who
[54:03] by councilor Wilcox, second by deputy mayor Sageman. Any questions
[54:08] on the report? Councilor Bailey. So we apply on behalf
[54:15] of. In cooperation, as leads for the candidate, a committee
[54:19] for Grand Bend. If will the decision one way or
[54:23] the other. Impact. Anything in the budget. I think we
[54:28] talked about needing extra washrooms that time, that day. Are
[54:34] we? Able to rob from Peter when we pay Paul.
[54:39] Through your worship. I'll just add the director fir and
[54:42] I have been working with the committee. And going over
[54:46] their budget to make sure they have enough funds to
[54:50] provide what they need for the program. The intent would
[54:54] be, if we're the lead on this, we maintain the
[54:56] funds until they prove to us the expenses. Any other
[55:02] questions? All in favor? Thank you. 9.15.
[55:12] We have an updated 2024 fees and charges by law,
[55:17] which outlines our new fees going forward. Moved by councilor
[55:22] Bailey. Second by Councilor Ferguson questions Councilor Bailey. Do we
[55:29] wish to put a date on discussing parking? That's a
[55:32] big chunk of the bylaw revenues. And so it seems
[55:37] to me it's a rampant conversation piece about the 15
[55:40] August and maybe. We could. When are we slated to
[55:45] review the specifics on parking rates and regulations? You, Mr.
[55:50] Mernt, is to have the discussion before the May 15
[55:55] implementation of parking rates. So. It'd be probably February or
[56:03] March. Supplementary. What about it? As it impacts on budget,
[56:08] would it be prudent to have it? At that. Within
[56:11] that, it's a big chunk of change. Should we do
[56:16] it before budget or during budget? Ultimately
[56:26] council's decision, when they'd like to do it, I would
[56:29] suggest. It will probably take a bit of work on
[56:35] those staff parts and council parts to mix it. Right
[56:38] into the middle of budget discussions. Might protract our deliberations,
[56:44] but it's up to council. Whatever they like. I almost
[56:49] hate to say this. So when we travel, we're in
[56:56] Niagara on the lake and the on street parking was
[56:58] 515 an hour. I almost wet myself. And then at
[57:01] Sabble beach, it's $7 an hour, and I hate to
[57:04] think that they get all the value in grand bend
[57:06] and don't have to pay for it. So if there's
[57:09] a push comes to shove, if we can get parking
[57:12] revenues instead of on the mill rate. Perhaps that's the
[57:14] best way to go. That's an opinion and a question.
[57:18] Should we go and review the parking fees first before.
[57:21] We do it as budgeter and have an intent to
[57:24] raise the parking revenues. There.
[57:34] 's a motion on the floor right now.
[57:46] You can add to it if you like. I guess
[57:49] the ad would be subsequent to reviewing parking. Rates before
[57:54] budgets finalized. I'm looking for help on this one.
[58:04] Second or for that motion? Council mcguire. Do we need
[58:10] further explanation or consultation? Discussion. So, you, worship. Just. I'm
[58:18] just looking at the calendar, so I believe if I'm.
[58:20] Not mistaken. Our first budget meetings, the 15th, so I
[58:23] don't think reviewing before is an option. We could present
[58:29] something. At that budget meeting. That at least could outline
[58:33] what other places are doing and that type of thing.
[58:36] We come back on Tuesday the second. So we really
[58:40] only don't even have two weeks. Prior to that meeting.
[58:43] And then we'll need an agenda for that meeting by
[58:46] the Thursday. So. I don't see it'll be tough enough
[58:52] to get it into the agenda for that meeting, let
[58:55] alone having the discussion beforehand. Through you.
[59:05] I'm thinking that if we're given the option of saying
[59:08] the mill rate, the tax increase can go down if
[59:11] the parking rates go up. That's a palletable way to
[59:15] make some decisions. If we have an understanding that there
[59:19] is room to raise our rates if we have to.
[59:23] Not that we have to. If. We don't need to,
[59:27] but. We've got capital expenditures related to parking. Somewhere along
[59:33] the line. This might be the opportunity to do it.
[59:43] Council woodocks. So, just so I understand, we're talking about
[59:47] increasing the parking rates a significant amount to. Decrease mill
[59:53] rate for taxes. Nice word, but parking, if you get
[59:59] it too expensive, you may scare people away. So you
[1:00:02] see. An uptick, then you see a downfall. And parking
[1:00:05] is not guaranteed revenue. One thing taxes are. Guaranteed revenue.
[1:00:09] The buildings there, people are paying taxes on it. Parking
[1:00:12] you get if people come. So I don't think we
[1:00:17] rely on the parking revenues the year we collect them
[1:00:21] for. The budget year. They're in. Those revenues. We find
[1:00:28] out at the end of the year how much money
[1:00:29] that was. So we're kind of basing our budget off
[1:00:32] the year before. Not what it might be that year.
[1:00:35] So I don't see any urgency. Different from the timeline.
[1:00:40] That the director said. For when we could have this
[1:00:45] discussion. It's a good discussion to have. I'm not saying
[1:00:49] not to, but I don't see any real urgency before
[1:00:52] budget to do it. And that's on that motion. But
[1:00:55] we have another motion on the table. We're juggling. So
[1:01:00] the other one is the fees. And I'm always good
[1:01:05] with red and black, so was there any significant increases
[1:01:09] on that? Fees chart. I don't think there was. It
[1:01:14] was all so I see. Nodding. So we're good there?
[1:01:18] And that's my input on the other motion. You, Mr.
[1:01:22] Mayor. So we don't have two motions on the floor,
[1:01:25] we have one on the floor moved by councilor Bailey.
[1:01:28] It was originally seconded by Councillor Ferguson that the fees
[1:01:31] and charges by Lopi received. And then I've added an
[1:01:34] event that the parking rates be reviewed during budget discussions,
[1:01:38] and we. 'd need both mover and seconder to agree
[1:01:43] with that. And then that the fees and charges by
[1:01:45] law be approved. Are you seconding?
[1:01:56] Or you have a question? Sure. I want to talk
[1:02:01] about the first part. Of the motion. Fees. It says.
[1:02:11] They won't be too high. What are we raising on
[1:02:14] what? We have 20 things, and they're all going up
[1:02:21] by 1%. What's going up by 1%. I don't need
[1:02:28] a whole list. Is there some way that we know.
[1:02:32] What we raised. It says no water rates, no sewer
[1:02:36] rates were affected. What are we affecting by small percentage
[1:02:43] of raise that has nothing to do with parking in
[1:02:47] my mind. That's why I think the motion is there
[1:02:51] is a bylaw at the end that explains. That lists
[1:02:55] all the parking revenue. Charges all the revenue and the
[1:02:59] percentages increases. That's what I'm asking. So in the staff
[1:03:06] report, we talked about just the highlighted changes. Most line
[1:03:11] items did not change. I can go through an administration.
[1:03:16] Administration fee schedule contains fees relating to tax and utility
[1:03:20] counts, licensing and cemetery fees. The. Cemetery grave openings staff
[1:03:26] are proposing increased changes on weekends, holidays and winter openings
[1:03:30] to recover. The cost, so we're presently not covering our
[1:03:35] staff time costs, so we're increasing. Those fees to cover
[1:03:38] staff time. Other than that, there's no significant fee increases
[1:03:41] proposed in administrative fees. Then going through to building and
[1:03:45] bylaw. There have been no changes in the building fees
[1:03:49] with the exception. Of the amount. To pay if a
[1:03:55] building permit is withdrawn. What we found this year. That
[1:03:59] staff have done a lot of work in processing a
[1:04:02] building, a permit, and then. The applicant comes back and
[1:04:06] says, I don't want that permit anymore. And we spend
[1:04:08] lots of staff time on that, so we're changing our
[1:04:10] process with that and the amount that can be refunded.
[1:04:14] Other than that, there's no fee increases in building and
[1:04:17] bylaw. At this time, like we've discussed nothing proposed for
[1:04:22] paid parking and staff was planning on reviewing the fees
[1:04:26] before the 2024 parking season, but that motion is on
[1:04:28] the floor right now. Going through to fire services. There
[1:04:34] was a few fees at it. We often get requests
[1:04:38] for certificates and inspection reports. And then they're asked on
[1:04:44] a rush basis, so we're charging a higher fee. For
[1:04:46] a two day turnaround as opposed to a normal turnaround.
[1:04:50] There were no fee increases proposed for public works planning
[1:04:54] and development. There were no fee increases. Recreation fees have
[1:04:58] increased 3% across the board. In previous years, I believe
[1:05:01] they were 2% across the board, but we've looked at
[1:05:05] them for this year at 3% again, there'll be a
[1:05:07] review this year because that was one of council's strategic
[1:05:10] priorities to review. Parks and recreation fees and no changes
[1:05:15] in water, wastewater rates, fees. Thank you. So.
[1:05:27] The motion is. The second that an amendment that we
[1:05:31] vote on first. Or. All at once. Do it all
[1:05:35] at once. I've just added it to the motion. The
[1:05:38] second. That is that the parking rates be reviewed during
[1:05:41] budget discussions. So there are three that said we have
[1:05:46] a recorded vote. Mr. Mayor, certainly. Did you have a
[1:05:50] question, counselor. Yes. Do we have to put it all
[1:05:52] together, or can we just put the fees. As one
[1:05:54] and then make another decision on the parking. Because it
[1:05:58] seems like it's an all or nothing. We're all in.
[1:06:07] We can do that. We'll move. That would be the
[1:06:13] report be received and that the fees and charges bylaw
[1:06:16] be approved. The existing. The one that. No recorder vote
[1:06:21] necessary. Thank you. So all in favor of that? Thank
[1:06:26] you. Councilor Bailey, you have a second motion? The motion
[1:06:30] would be that we include a discussion of parking revenues
[1:06:33] at budget. A secondary for that motion.
[1:06:46] Sales. Okay. Thank you. Where am I? Okay,
[1:06:55] 9.15, the Wakefield drain they received and that spree associates
[1:07:02] be notified of the additional petitioners to be included in
[1:07:05] the drainage area for the Wakefield drain originally submitted by
[1:07:08] the municipality. Moved by Councilor Dodge, second by Deputy Mayor
[1:07:14] Sageman. Any questions on that? All in favor? Thank you.
[1:07:19] Item ten, we do not have any notices of motions.
[1:07:23] Item eleven, we do not have any emergent. Issues. We
[1:07:26] do have a closed session to go into. Now or
[1:07:31] later? Now. Okay. We will be moving into closed session
[1:07:34] at eight. Seven. Get a motion. To move in close
[1:07:38] session. Councilor Ferguson, Councilor McGuire, all in favor? Thank you.
[1:07:44] Yeah, we'll take five minutes. To set up for that.
[1:07:48] Thanks. Robbie.
[1:07:59] You'd have to check with the clerk in order to
[1:08:01] get on the engine. Good. How are you guys already?