16 mars 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the March 16, 2026, be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council of the Municipality of Bluewater supports the Avon Maitland District School Board in their request to the Government of Ontario to undertake a comprehensive, province-wide consultation process before moving forward with any ch…
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the March 16, 2026 Consent Agenda items not otherwise dealt with be received for information; and THAT the March 2, 2026 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council accept the correspondence from Jean Imanse regarding the cost of a Short Term Rental Licence as information.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater request staff to notify the County of Huron that it recommends approval of consent application File C33-2025 affecting 17 Chiniquy Street, Bayfield (PLAN 147 LOT 133 LOT 616), Municipality …
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council declares that Bayfield Vettefest, Zurich Fair, Bayfield Fair, Zurich Bean Festival, Bayfield Volksfest, Christmas in Bayfield, and Zurich Christmas Parade to be community events, and grants them exemptions from the Noise By-la…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council defer consideration of this report to a future meeting, and direct staff to take application back to applicant with concerns noted.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT BW-RDS-01-2026 being a request for proposal for a Salt/Sand Storage Structure be awarded to Van Pelt Construction in the amount of $459,900 excluding HST.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council approve an “Amendment to Budget” to increase the capital budget for the New Salt/Sand Storage Structure (RD25-11) to $482,853.03.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council direct the Treasurer to fund the shortfall for the New Salt/Sand Structure Project (RD25-11) through the reallocation of remaining funds from the Tuyll/Troy Street Drain Project (RD22-04) coming from the Roads Paving & Constru…
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT By-law 20-2026 being a by-law to amend By-law 138-2022, authorizing the Corporation of the Municipality of Bluewater to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Infrastruc…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council approves the changes in funding structure for capital projects: a. Bayfield Sidewalks – RD22-03 b. Zurich Sidewalks – RD22-06 c. Richmond Street Sidewalks – RD24-02 d. Dashwood Sidewalks – RD24-04
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council accept the report titled “IC&I Recycling Collection Review” for information; and THAT Council endorses the draft resolution to the Province of Ontario related to Producer Responsibility for collection of IC&I recyclables.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT By-law 19-2026, being a by-law to appoint Adrian Kester as Drainage Superintendent for the Municipality of Bluewater be given first, second and third reading and finally passed this 16th day of March, 2026.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council direct staff to report back on Option 6 to explore the disposition and relocation of municipal uses as outlined in the Update on REOI for Upper Heritage Hall (108 King Street, Hensall) report dated March 16, 2026.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT By-law 21-2026, Being a By-law to enter into a Community Garden License Agreement with Janneke Vorsteveld in trust for Seeds Rooted in Youth at 2 Jane Street, Bayfield, be given first, second, and third reading this 16th day of March,…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council received the “Cemetery Trust Accounts” report for information; and THAT Council approves the transfer of the balances within the Municipalities cemetery trust fund accounts with ScotiaTrust to the Bank of Montreal; and THAT Co…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT By-law 22-2026, being the March 16, 2026 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 16th day of March, 2026.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT the March 16, 2026 Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 7:21 pm.
   • · Attendance added: J. Becker (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Groot (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Harris (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Hessel (present)
   • · Attendance added: G. Lamport (present)
   • · Attendance added: W. Sangster (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Walden (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Whetstone (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kester (present)
   • · Attendance added: Aaron Stewardson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie Off (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie McBride (present)
   • · Attendance added: Klopp (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chandra Alexander (present)