Eric Chamberlain

The agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting outlines several key discussion items focused on land severances and adjustments, primarily concerning agricultural lands and lot creation. Specific applications for consideration included B/01/26 (7384 Concession 7) concerning a lot addition to merge with an abutting farm parcel, B/02,03,04/26 (366 Simcoe Street) for residential lot creation, B/05/26 and A/01/26 (127 Balaclava St S), B/06/25 and B/07/25 (7680 Middle Side Rd), and A/02/26 (3221 Middle Sideroad). The meeting also includes procedures for the nomination of the Chair and Vice Chair, a Land Acknowledgement, and the adoption of the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes.

The Committee of Adjustment meeting addressed several applications for consent (severance) and lot additions, including applications B/15/26 (Concession 2 North), A/03/26 (1337 Front Rd S), B/14/26 (249 Brock Street and 261 Wolfe Street), B/08-09/26 (1423 Front Rd. N), and B/10-13/26 (E/S Front Road North). The agenda also included a Land Acknowledgement and the approval of the previous month's meeting minutes from February 4, 2026.

The Regular Council Meeting agenda addressed several key items across various departments. Parks, Recreation and Facilities reports included recommendations for the Austin Toddy Jones Park Washroom Roof Replacement, approving a total project budget of $190,000 and funding a $60,000 shortfall through reallocations, and awarding the tender to Valente Contracting Inc. Administration was also directed to proceed with Option 1 for the H. Murray Smith Centennial Park improvements, which prioritizes basic courts and an asphalt multi-use trail, funded partly by reallocations from other park projects. The Planning and Development Services section involved directing administration to submit comments to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario regarding the Southwestern Ontario Transportation Planning Study. The CAO's Office recommended approval for the re-addressing of a portion of 2nd Concession Road North, including funding up to $23,000 from the Contingency Reserve for resident expense reimbursement. The meeting also involved receiving information reports and reviewing correspondence, including a proclamation request for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week.

The key discussion topics for this meeting focused on Heritage Alteration Permits. Specifically, the committee addressed the endorsement of Heritage Alteration Permit HAP-02/2026 for the property at 261 Wolfe Street concerning the erection of a four-storey multi-residential building, subject to several conditions regarding material specifications and design consistency. Additionally, the committee considered the endorsement of Heritage Alteration Permit HAP-03/2026 for 291 Ramsay Street for the erection of an accessory structure, contingent upon consistency with the approved design. The agenda also included the Land Acknowledgment and provisions for discussing unfinished and new business.

The agenda for this Regular Council Meeting includes several key reports and actions. Corporate Services presented the Annual Treasurer's Report for 2025 Remuneration and Expenses for reception. Parks, Recreation and Facilities recommended the award of the roof replacement for 320 Richmond (the HUB) to Accent Roofing and Siding, including approval for an over expenditure of $50,000. Infrastructure Services proposed amendments to the Driveway Alteration or Installation Policy and sought authorization to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Water Stream Fund Grant, covering the Richmond Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement up to $5,215,200. Planning and Development Services recommended stating the Town's intention to designate 130 Sandwich Street South under the Ontario Heritage Act, and the adoption of Official Plan Amendment #29 and Zoning By-law 2026-012 for 250-258 St. Arnaud Street. The CAO's office provided updates on Physician Recruitment and 2026 Targeted Accessibility Improvements, including directing administration to create accessible parking spaces. By-laws were presented for third reading concerning the Ernest Paquette Drain improvements and a Confirmatory By-law 2026-017.