Haldimand County

The meeting included a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for commercial development in Cayuga. Staff reports were reviewed concerning the surplus declaration of land at 10 Caithness Street West in Caledonia, a beautification grant for the Dunnville Chamber of Commerce, budget amendments for the Caledonia Athletic Softball Association and Selkirk Park, and the implementation of a new Corporate Accessibility Policy. The committee also discussed parking and stop control by-law amendments, a drainage petition for a property in Canfield, insurance program renewals, and appointments to the Board of Health. Furthermore, the committee heard delegations regarding exemption requests for municipal support confirmation for energy projects and directed staff to prepare reports on hospice support and the implementation of Veterans Crosswalks.

The committee discussed the potential establishment of an Alternative Land Use Services program in the area and reviewed grant applications for the Rural Water Quality Program, specifically regarding cover crops and clean water diversion. Discussions also focused on strengthening the role of the engineering department within the committee, planning for an agricultural toolkit, and preparing for an upcoming annual presentation to Council. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved the proposed meeting schedule for the upcoming calendar year, and addressed concerns regarding the impacts of Bill 21 on the agricultural industry, requesting a future presentation on the matter.

The board received a presentation on the Coffee with a Cop initiative from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The Detachment Commander presented an overview of monthly report findings and the board reviewed operational budget financials. Discussions included updates on the performance management framework, the community consultation survey results for the 2026-2029 Action Plan, and timelines for the action plan. Additionally, a traffic management strategy update was provided regarding terms of reference and short-term initiatives. The meeting also covered the upcoming adoption of a communication policy, an overview of the O.P.P. drone program, and a summary of a recent regional virtual meeting regarding IT and Artificial Intelligence.

The board conducted an election for Chair and Vice Chair. A presentation was provided regarding the Inspectorate of Policing and the Community Safety and Policing Act. The Detachment Commander presented performance reports for the prior two months, and the Board reviewed operational budget and reserve figures. Discussions included an update on the 2026-2029 O.P.P. Action Plan, the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, OAPSB guidelines, and processes for board notification of critical incidents, specifically focusing on communication protocols for major events and recent overdose incidents.

The meeting included public hearings for several zoning by-law amendments, resulting in the approval of applications related to land rezoning and development conditions, while one amendment was deferred for further soil testing. Key discussion items included a request for a Minister's Zoning Order for a proposed community development in Nanticoke, an annual report from the Engineering and Capital Works department, and an extension for the Seasonal Sidewalk and On-Street Patio Program to support local establishments. Additionally, the committee approved updates to the Occupational Health and Safety policy, supported the formation of a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, authorized flying the Ukrainian flag, and finalized the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.