By Mike Renzella
The Haldimand Press
HALDIMAND—The following items were discussed at a Council in Committee meeting that took place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The items discussed will need to be ratified at a follow up meeting on Monday, May 8.
Hagersville Chamber proposes veteran banner program
County staff have recommended providing funding for a Hagersville Chamber of Commerce-proposed banner program designed to honour Hagersville’s rich military history
Similar to veteran banner programs already in place in Caledonia, Dunnville, and Jarvis, the program would see banners honouring Hagersville’s many veterans on utility and light poles across Hagersville.
The project comes with an estimated $54,520 in costs, which includes purchasing banners, mounting equipment, and installation at a proposed 80 locations.
The Chamber requested a CPP grant of $19,080, or 35% of the total budget. As the project will be installed along Highway 6, it requires approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Hydro One, in addition to the County. All three have indicated approval.
New building lot near Selkirk
County staff are in support of a proposed zoning bylaw related to the creation of a new building lot in the lakeshore area of Vola Beach, near Selkirk.
Currently, the lands are zoned for agricultural use. The rezoning would label them ‘Lakeshore Residential’, making the lands consistent with its adjacent properties, one of which houses a small vacation property, and both of which back directly onto Lake Erie.
The amendment will allow the existing lot to be severed into two separate properties, both zoned for construction of vacation home dwellings and related accessory buildings, as well as the conversion of the existing home into a permanent residence, subject to conditions.
While the County and Long Point Region Conservation Authority saw no objections to the proposal, Six Nations of the Grand River opposed it, noting that construction on lakeshore hazard lands should be forbidden.
Temporary bylaw for Cheapside home with seven dogs
County staff are recommending a temporary bylaw amendment that would allow a Cheapside couple to obtain a kennel licence on their property for the singular purpose of accommodating their seven dogs following a bylaw complaint related to the illegal breeding of animals on the lands.
According to County staff, the proponents have since ceased commercial operations, and have taken steps to legalize their ownership of the seven remaining dogs on the property, in addition to their temporary kennel application.
Typically, a property in the area would be allowed to have up to three dogs. The temporary amendment is set to expire on December 31, 2024. To keep the seven dogs on the property past that date, the proponents will need to apply for an extension and receive Council approval ahead of that date.
The proponents have indicated that they plan to bring their property within conformity of existing bylaws ahead of the 2024 deadline.
Two draft motions related to streetlight installations
Haldimand County Council received details on two separate draft motions related to the installation of streetlights near Cayuga and Dunnville.
The first streetlight will be installed at the intersection of Yaremy Road and Haldimand Road 20, south of Cayuga. The motion was submitted by Ward 2 Councillor John Metcalfe.
The second will be installed at the intersection of Aikens Road and Haldimand Road 20, west of Dunnville. The motion was submitted by Ward 5 Councillor Rob Shirton.
Both streetlights are budgeted at $22,000 each and will be funded through the County’s community vibrancy fund.
