By Mike Renzella
The Haldimand Press
The following items were discussed at a special virtual Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The next special Council meeting is currently scheduled for June 16. For the full report, visit haldimandcounty.ca/council-meetings.
Integrity Commissioner releases annual report
In accordance with new requirements listed under the Municipal Act, Haldimand County has received the first annual report from integrity commissioner Charles Harnick of ADR Chambers Inc.
The report features a look at advice administered throughout the year to members of council and local boards, including codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, and rules and policies for governing ethical behaviour.
In 2019, Council budgeted $20,000 for associated costs for the service. That same budget has been approved for 2020. The first year of billings amounted to $3,771.38, not including matters that were not completed before the end of the review period of March 3.
Farmers Market bylaw update
Council voted unanimously to adopt a new harmonized Farmers Market bylaw to replace existing bylaws for Dunnville and Hagersville, which both operate on County property. Merging the bylaws is meant to eliminate direct County involvement in the operations and collecting of fees at the markets, and to update the bylaw to reflect the modern landscape. Key changes in the proposed bylaw include ensuring that at least 50% of the market space be designated for local growers, a number of changes in administrative roles, and the updating the new location of the Dunnville Farmers Market with expanded hours of operation and a longer season. Proposed changes would come into effect in a post-pandemic marketplace.
Front-end financing for new wastewater pump station
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