Town of Shelburne
Regular Council Meeting - Agenda

Monday, July 22, 2024

6:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Council Chambers

203 Main St. E, Shelburne

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1.

Call to Order

Canadian National Anthem

Land Acknowledgement:

We would like to begin by respectfully acknowledging that the Town of Shelburne resides within the traditional territory and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, including the Ojibway, Potawatomi, Chippewa and the People of the Three Fires Confederacy.

These traditional territories upon which we live, work, play and learn are steeped in rich Indigenous history and traditions. It is with this statement that we declare to honour and respect the past and present connection of Indigenous peoples with this land, its waterways and resources. 

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Members of Council are required to state any pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

1.

Minutes from the July 8, 2024 Council meeting

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held July 8, 2024 be approved as presented and circulated.

4.

Public Participation

1.

Public Question Period

Questions relating to agenda business can be submitted to the Legislative services Department at [email protected] or 519-925-2600 by 12:00 pm July 22, 2024.

2.

Presentations

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1.

Proclamation - Emancipation Day

WHEREAS August 1, 1834, was the date that slavery was abolished throughout the British Colonies by King William IV pursuant to the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833; and

WHEREAS within fifteen years of the abolition of slavery, between 35,000 and 40,000 Black settlers made their way to Ontario, in large part, by the Underground Railroad into Southwestern Ontario;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as an expression of our respect for human liberty and freedom and in recognition of the richness of the culture and history brought to Ontario by African Canadians, I, Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim August 1, 2024, as Emancipation Day in the Town of Shelburne.

3.

Deputations on Agenda Items

5.

Council Inquiries

6.

Motions and By-law for Decision

1.

Consideration of Items – all reports and By-laws in this section will be voted on separately

1.

Report P2024-11 from the Town Planner regarding Consent agreement for Application B22/03 for a Residential Lot Severance at 402 First Avenue East, Shelburne

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report P2024-11 as information;

  AND THAT By-law #29-2024, being a by-law to enter into a Consent Agreement with Ferne Osborne for land located at 402 First Avenue East, substantially in the form attached to the by-law and initialed by the Clerk for identification, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

2.

Report CAO 2024-03 from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Weekday GTR Transit in Shelburne: Notice and Options

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report CAO 2024-03 regarding Weekday GTR Transit in Shelburne: notice and options for information;

  AND THAT Council direct Staff on whether the unbudgeted and estimated 2024 cost of about $57,000 to continue GTR weekday service being provided in Shelburne from September 2, 2024 to December 31, 2024 be funded based on the three one time gapping options outlined in this report.

3.

Report FS 2024-07 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding June 30, 2024 Financial Report

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the staff report FS 2024-07 with respect to the June 30, 2024 Financial Report for information.

4.

By-law 30-2024 - Rural Economic Development Funding

In June 2024 staff submitted a grant application to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Rural Economic Grant (RED) funding to support local businesses in Shelburne by providing workshops relating to HR practices, theft/fraud, networking and action plans in partnership with Workforce Planning Board.  The workshops will also be recorded for future learning opportunities.  The total amount of the project is $18,083.00.

The Ministry has approved a 50% funding opportunity in the amount of $9,041.50.

In the attachments provided within the agenda the source of funding for the project is as follows:

• Community Futures - South Georgian Bay $1,500.00
• Town of Shelburne $7,541.50
• RED Grant Funding $9,041.50

The Town’s portion of this cost ($7,541.50) will be funded from the 2024 EcDev communications budget in the adopted 2024 budget.

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #30-2024 being a By-law to authorize the Town of Shelburne to enter into an Agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture to receive Rural Economic Development Funding. 

5.

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Council Representative

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Fegan's appointment to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board (NVCA) be amended by replacing him with Councillor ____________ to serve as the Town of Shelburne Council representative for the remaining term of Council;

  AND FURTHER that leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #31-2024 being a by-law to amend By-law #03-2023 being a by-law to appoint municipal committee and board members for the 2022-2026 term of Council.

6.

Candlelighters Simcoe Flag Raising Request for Childhood Cancer Month

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Flag Raising Request;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the Childhood Cancer Awareness flag to be raised from September 6-29, 2024.

7.

Councillor Motions (Notice of Motion)

8.

Communications

1.

2025 Budget Schedule

2.

2024 Quarter 2 Bylaw Enforcement Statistics

3.

Site Plan Application Circulation - 112 Luxton Way

4.

Minutes from the Shelburne Business Improvement Association

• July 10, 2024

5.

Correspondence from the County of Dufferin regarding safety improvements for the intersection at HWY 10 and Dufferin Road 17

6.

Correspondence from the Township of Springwater regarding the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

7.

Correspondence from the Municipality of East Ferris regarding Regulations for Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-ion Batteries

8.

Correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Support for the Decision of the Ontario Energy Board to End the Gas Pipeline Subsidy

9.

Correspondence from the Town of Cochrane regarding Blue Box for Ineligible Sources

10.

Correspondence from the Ontario Energy Board - Notice to Customers of Enbridge Gas Inc.

11.

Correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Policy Update: AMO/OMA Resolution Campaign, SALC Regulations and Advocacy Updates

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items listed under Communications for information. 

9.

Closed Session (if required)

10.

Confirming By-law

1.

Confirming By-law # 32-2024 - July 22, 2024

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #32-2024 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held July 22, 2024.

11.

Adjourn

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.