7 avril 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the April 7, 2026, Council meeting be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the April 7, 2026 Consent Agenda be received for information; and THAT the March 16, 2026 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT By-law 29-2026, being a by-law to amend the zoning of 37897 Zurich- Hensall Road (CON 11 W PT LOT 20 AS RP 22R3040 PART 1) be given first, second and third reading and finally passed this 7th day of April, 2026.
   • · Motion 4 added: Whereas the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater has held a public meeting pursuant to Section 34(12) of the Planning Act with respect to proposed Zoning By-law; And whereas certain changes have been made to the proposed By-law after t…
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT regarding Zoning By-law application Z03-2026 (37897 Zurich-Hensall Road) no public objections were received on this application so there was no effect on the decision and comments were received from agencies identifying the issues of …
   • · Motion 6 added: That By-law 24-2026 being by-law to enter into a Community Improvement Grant agreement with Black Dog Main Street Inc. be given first, second and third reading and finally passed this 7th day of April, 2026.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council approve an “Amendment to Budget” to authorize the withdrawal of $5,000 from the Bluewater Economic Development Reserve to fund the CIP application for 5 Bayfield Main Street North, Bayfield.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council receive the third draft of the revised Bluewater Official Plan as information; and THAT Council direct staff to prepare the by-law for the Official Plan Amendment for adoption at the April 20, 2026 Council meeting.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council defer the consideration of the application until the proposal has been evaluated against the Selection Criteria in the Public Art and Monument Policy; and THAT the Bayfield Centre for the Arts create an 8 person independent re…
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council receive the report entitled, “Encroachment – 71865 Sunview Ave. (File #ENC02-2026)” for information.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council of the Municipality of Bluewater accept the recommendation of BM Ross and Associates Limited to award the Lorne Avenue reconstruction tender, Contract No. 25215 to McCann Redi-Mix in the amount of $849,382.44 excluding HST.; a…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Tender BW-RDS-02-2026 being a tender to supply and deliver one 2026 or newer – 68000 G.V.W tandem cab and chassis with combination dump and spreader bodies, snowplow harness for 2027 delivery to Altruck International Truck Centers in …
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council direct Staff to enter into a lease agreement with Bronson Line Automotive for the three-year lease of a used excavator, in accordance with Tender BW-RDS-05-2026, in the amount of $4,027.78 per month.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a bylaw to establish the draft Water and Wastewater Allocation Policy.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council direct Staff to report quarterly on water and wastewater capacity status.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council approve the official naming of the municipal beach park located at 33717 Pavilion Road as Pavilion Road Beach; and THAT staff be directed to take the necessary steps to implement the official name, including updates to signage…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT By-law 28-2026, being a by-law to adopt a Municipal Naming Policy for the naming and renaming of municipal parks, beaches, facilities and other municipal assets be given first, second and third reading and finally passed this 7th day …
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring back a report with the proposed process and by-law to permit BYOB events in the Municipality of Bluewater after O.Reg. 747/21 has been amended.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT By-law 23-2026, being a by-law to adopt a Council Electronic Device Policy be given a first, second and third reading and finally passed this 7th day of April, 2026.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT By-law 27-2026, being a by-law to adopt a Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy be given first, second and third reading and finally passed this 7th day of April, 2026.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council receives the report titled, “Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck)” for information; and THAT By-law 25-2026, Being a By-law to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain acts during a ‘lame duck’ peri…
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT the Organizational Review and Recruitment Services RFP Selection Committee recommend to Council the award of the Request for Proposal for Organizational Structure Review and Recruitment Services to KPMG in the amount of $90,000, and T…
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council receive the Cash-in-lieu of Parkland report for information purposes; and THAT Council review the allowable amounts that can be collected as cash-in-lieu of parkland as part of the next review of the Development Charges By-law.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring back information as part of the 2027 budget process identifying future projects that could utilize amounts held in the Cash-In-Lieu of parkland reserve fund accounts.
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT By-law 26-2026, being a By-law to authorize a Special Service Area Rate for Streetlighting on Designated Rateable Properties within the Municipality of Bluewater, be given first, second, and third reading and finally passed this 7th d…
   • · Motion 26 added: THAT Council receive the report entitled, Streetlight Reserve Information, as information.
   • · Motion 27 added: THAT Council direct the Treasurer to utilize excess capital funds in the Bachand, Brucefield, Dinsley Terrace, Harris, Kippen, Lakewood, and Varna special streetlight areas to fund operating expenses until the point where the amounts in ea…
   • · Motion 28 added: THAT By-law 30-2026, being the April 7, 2026 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 7th day of April, 2026.
   • · Motion 29 added: THAT the April 7, 2026 Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:56 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 (absent)
   • · Attendance added: W. Sangster (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Walden (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Whetstone (present)
   • · Attendance added: Klopp (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chandra Alexander (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kester (present)
   • · Attendance added: Aaron Stewardson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie McBride (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie Off (present)