THE CORPORATION OF HALDIMAND COUNTY
COUNCIL AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

Haldimand County Administration Building - Council Chambers

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Moment of Reflection

C.

Land Acknowledgement

D.

Roll Call

E.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

F.

Approval of Previous Council Meeting Minutes

1.

Council Minutes - May 26, 2025

• THAT the minutes of the May 26, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.

2.

Closed Session - Council Minutes - May 26, 2025

• THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the May 26, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.

G.

Presentations of Recognition

H.

Delegations

I.

Approval of Committee Minutes

(NOTE: If any member wishes to deal with any resolution separately, please notify the Clerk by noon on the meeting day.)

1.

Council in Committee Minutes - June 17, 2025

• THAT the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated.

2.

Closed Session - Council in Committee Minutes - June 17, 2025

• THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the June 17, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.

3.

Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee Report - April 7, 2025

• THAT the report of the April 7, 2025 Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee meeting be received.

4.

Haldimand Museums Advisory Board Report - March 27, 2025

• THAT the report of the March 27, 2025 Haldimand Museums Advisory Board meeting be received.

5.

Heritage Haldimand Report - April 28, 2025

• THAT the report of the April 28, 2025 Heritage Haldimand meeting be received.

6.

Seniors Advisory Committee Reports

• THAT the reports of the March 26, 2025 and May 7, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee meetings be received.

1.

Seniors Advisory Committee Report - March 26, 2025

2.

Seniors Advisory Committee Report - May 7, 2025

7.

Youth Advisory Committee Reports

• THAT the reports of the December 5, 2024 and April 3, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee meetings be received.

1.

Youth Advisory Committee Report - December 5, 2024

2.

Youth Advisory Committee Report - April 3, 2025

J.

Unfinished Business

1.

CEC-04-2025 Public Entertainment Licence and Designation of Municipally Significant Event for Caledonia RIbfest

Referred to staff from the Council in Committee Meeting of June 17, 2025

• THAT Report CEC-04-2025 Public Entertainment Licence and Designation of Municipally Significant Event for Caledonia Ribfest be received;

  AND THAT in accordance with By-law 1915/18, a Public Entertainment Event Licence be issued to Northern Heat Rib Series Inc., 2968 5th Line, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0, to hold Caledonia Ribfest July 4 to July 6, 2025 at 151 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, subject to the following conditions:

  1. THAT the maximum allowable sound level from amplified music or musical performances be limited to 85 dBA at 30m distance from the opening of the sound stage;
  2.  THAT no amplified music or musical performances be permitted prior to 9:00am or after 11:00pm;
  3. THAT amplified music or musical performances are restricted to the sound stage and no other amplified music or musical performances shall occur anywhere else on the property;
  4. THAT the rear (north side) of the stage be equipped with sound dampening material approved by an independent licensed engineer specializing in acoustics;

  AND THAT the Caledonia Ribfest be deemed a ‘municipally significant’ event for its perceived community benefit, and to fulfill the requirement for liquor sales as prescribed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

2.

Resolutions of the Shareholder of Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation

• Resolution 1

  WHEREAS the Corporation of Haldimand County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 2, dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 40 shares;

  AND WHEREAS the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation has presented the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to the Shareholders;

  AND WHEREAS the auditors, Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP, has provided an unqualified opinion on those financial statements;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation be approved and received by the Shareholder.

   

• Resolution 2

  WHEREAS the Corporation of Haldimand County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 2, dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 40 shares;

  AND WHEREAS the Corporation of Haldimand County, as a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation, is required to appoint the auditor for the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation in accordance with Section 149 of the Ontario Business Corporations Act;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Corporation of Haldimand County that it hereby appoints the firm of Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh, Chartered Accountants, Simcoe, Ontario as the auditors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Resolution 3

  WHEREAS the Corporation of Haldimand County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 2, dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 40 shares;

  BE IT RESOLVED by the Corporation of Haldimand County:

  THAT Brian Snyder of Haldimand County be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation effective June 17, 2025, for a term of five years;

  AND THAT Bernie Corbett of Haldimand County be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation effective June 17, 2025, for a term of five years.

K.

New Business

1.

CLE-08-2025 Update to Procedure By-law

• THAT Report CLE-08-2025 Update to Procedure By-law be received;

  AND THAT the following appointment for Chair and Vice Chair for the new Business Division of Council in Committee for Haldimand County be made, for the period from June 23, 2025 to November 14, 2026:

  Community Safety and Wellness

  Chair ________________

  Vice Chair ____________

  AND THAT procedural matters of Council or Committees not governed by the provisions of the Procedure By-law be governed by the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order;

  AND THAT the by-law attached to Report CLE-08-2025 be approved.

2.

Council Information Package (if required)

L.

By-laws

(NOTE: If any member wishes to deal with any by-law separately, please notify the Clerk by noon on the meeting day.)

• THAT By-laws 1 to 12, as listed, be enacted.

1.

Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law HC 1-2020, as amended, for property described in the name of Villam Ltd

Council in Committee Report PDD-12-2025, June 17, 2025

2.

Being a by-law to authorize a temporary use of certain lands, buildings and structures for a prohibited use by Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020, as amended, in the name of W. Williamson

Council in Committee Report PDD-15-2025, June 17, 2025

3.

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number HCOP-75 to the Haldimand County Official Plan, as amended, for property in the name of G.T. Putt

Council in Committee Report PDD-16-2025, June 17, 2025

4.

Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law HC 1-2020, as amended, for property described in the name of G.T Putt

Council in Committee Report PDD-16-2025, June 17, 2025

5.

Being a by-law to amend By-law 307/02 – Parking Control By-law (Caledonia)

Council in Committee Report ENG-13-2025, June 17, 2025

6.

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2356/22 – Rate of Speed By-law (Caledonia)

Council in Committee Report ENG-14-2025, June 17, 2025

7.

Being a by-law to amend By-law 307/02 – Parking Control By-law (Hagersville)

Council in Committee Report ENG-15-2025, June 17, 2025

8.

Being a by-law to adopt the current estimates and to levy the rates of taxation for Haldimand County purposes for the year 2025

Council in Committee Report FIN-13-2025, June 17, 2025

9.

Being a by-law establish optional tax subclasses, tax ratios and tax reductions/rebates for the for the 2025 taxation year

Council in Committee Report FIN-13-2025, June 17, 2025

10.

Being a by-law to authorize the stopping up, closure and sale of part of Tamarac Street, Dunnville

Council in Committee Report LSS-06-2025, April 8, 2025

11.

Being a by-law to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer to execute an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund - Intake 2

Council in Committee Report WWE-01-2025, June 17, 2025

12.

Being a by-law to amend Procedure By-law 2477/23 to reflect new Business Divisions

Council Report CLE-08-2025, New Business

M.

Notices of Motion

N.

Announcements, Reports from Council Appointees to Boards and Committees

O.

Closed Session

• THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(h) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at ______ p.m. closed to the public, to discuss:

1.

FDS-02-2025 Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation - Ramsey Drive Building, Dunnville (to be tabled)

Section 239 (2)(h) Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them

P.

Motions Arising from Closed Session

Q.

Motion of Receipt

R.

Confirming By-law

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of The Corporation of Haldimand County

• THAT the Confirmation By-law for the June 23, 2025 Council meeting be enacted.

S.

Adjournment

• THAT this meeting is now adjourned at __________ p.m.