MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE
Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

1925 Bruce Road 10, Chesley, ON

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Mayor's Announcements (If Required)

3.

Adoption of Agenda

4.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

5.1

June 23, 2025 Regular Council Minutes

6.

Minutes of Sub-Committee Meetings

6.1

Accessibility,Diversity, Inclusion and Equity AdvisoryCommittee - Minutes March 3rd, 2025

6.2

Chesley Community Working Group - Minutes May 14th, 2025

6.3

Tara Community Working Group - Minutes May 15th, 2025

7.

Public Meeting(s)

7.1

Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-025 - Arran-Elderslie Zoning By-law

• Consideration to add Additional Dwelling Units as a permitted use in the Arran-Elderslie Zoning By-Law. Provisions are included for attached and detached units, and specific restrictions are included for each zone. This amendment also seeks to revise the required frontage and lot area for semi-detached dwellings in the R1 and R2 zone. The proposed changes apply generally to lands within the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

7.2

Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-030 - Weber

• Request to rezone the property from Agriculture Special to Rural Commercial Industrial. The applicants are proposing to expand their existing business and construct a new 900 sq m building for agricultural manufacturing and repairs.

7.3

Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-011- Neoen - Tara BESS

• Zoning By-law Amendment for the Tara Battery Energy Storage System (Tara BESS) for a 400-megawatt (MW), 1,600-megawatt hours (MWh) utility-scale battery energy storage project proposed in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The project site is within a regulated floodplain that is proposed to be altered to accommodate the use which will also require an Official Plan Amendment.

8.

Presentations

8.1

Hemson Consulting Ltd. - Stormwater Charges (1:00 PM)

• Andrew Mirabella

9.

Correspondence

9.1

For Information

9.1.1

South Bruce Grey Health Centre Annual Report 2024/2025

10.

Staff Reports

10.1

Public Works 

10.1.1

PWWS-2025-05 Award RFQ PW-2025-01 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Diesel Standby Generator Sets

10.1.2

PWRDS-2025-16 Stormwater Fee Study

10.2

Facilities, Parks and Recreation

10.2.1

Tara Rotary Club Request for Trail Work

10.3

CAO

10.3.1

PLAN-2025-03-Site Plan Agreement – Sprucedale Agromart 291 Yonge St S, Tara

11.

Members Updates 

12.

New Business

13.

By-laws

13.1

By-law 52-2025 - Appoint a Coordinator - Facilities, Parks and Recreation

• This by-law seeks Council’s approval for the appointment of Katrina Eke as Coordinator – Facilities, Parks and Recreation for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, effective June 28 2025. This appointment is being enacted through by-law to formalize the staffing assignment and reflect the municipality’s ongoing commitment to effective recreation and facility management.

13.2

By-law 53-2025 - Opt Out of the Line Fences Act

• This By-law formally opts the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie out of the Line Fences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.17, effective July 14, 2025, in accordance with Section 98 of the Municipal Act, 2001. The decision reflects Council’s position—endorsed by Resolution 226-11-2025—that fencing and boundary disputes are best addressed privately between landowners, rather than through municipal intervention.

13.3

By-law 54-2025 - Enter into a Pound Agreement with Spurrell Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation (Paisley Veterinary Services)

• The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie seeks to formalize an agreement with Spurrell Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation (Paisley Veterinary Services) to provide pound services. This includes intake and short-term care of stray dogs within the municipality.

13.4

By-law 55-2025 - Adopt a Sidewalk Patio Policy

• This By-law introduces the Sidewalk Patio Policy, which provides a framework for the installation of sidewalk patios on municipal property. The policy supports downtown beautification and business activity while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

13.5

By-law 56-2025 - Adopt a RZone Policy

• This policy defines the standards of behaviour expected across all municipal settings—including facilities, programs, vehicles, events, and communications—and outlines the steps to address and enforce these standards. Its goal is to promote a safe, supportive atmosphere for staff and the public while reinforcing positive relationships throughout the community.

13.6

By-law 57-2025 - Amend the Fees and Charges for 2025

• By-law No. 34-2025  is hereby repealed and replaced with a new by-law to establish new fees for Sidewalk Patio Permit Licences, as set out in Schedule A.

13.7

By-law 58-2025 - Appoint an Accounting Clerk for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

• Appointing Reegan Sawyer as Accounting Clerk commencing July 21, 2025.

13.8

By-law 59-2025 - Adopt a Housekeeping By-law for the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

• Adopting the Housekeeping By-law as per the Planner's report.

13.9

By-law 60-2025 - Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-030 - Weber

• Adopting the Zoning By-law Amendment as per the Planner's report.

13.10

By-law 61-2025 - Enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Sprucedale Agromart

• Entering into a Site Plan Agreement with Sprucedale Agromart as per the CAO's report.

13.11

By-law 62-2025 - Tile Loan Debenture - Dorian Farm Enterprises

• This tile drain loan is to help the property owners finance the installation of tile drainage systems on their farmland. Loans cover up to 75% of the cost with a 10-year term.

14.

Confirming By-law

14.1

By-law 63-2025 - Confirming By-law

15.

Adjournment

16.

List of Upcoming Council meetings

• August 11, 2025
• September 8, 2025
• September 22, 2025
• October 14, 2025