The Haldimand County Record

Council in Committee

January 13, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Brad Adams, Dan Lawrence, Debera McKeen, J. Metcalfe, P. O'Neill, Rob Shirton

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (12 motions)

11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT this item be referred to a future Council meeting, pending further information on a public petition received regarding the application.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Mayor Bentley
Carried
THAT Report PDD-06-2025 Information Report for a Combined Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision, to Facilitate a Residential Development (Micor Lands), Caledonia be received.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Defeated
McKeen THAT Memorandum CEC-M01-2026 Accessibility Initiatives and Advisory Committee Update for 2025 be received.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT Report CPP-01-2026 Hagersville Active Living Centre – Programming and Operations Update be received; AND THAT the operating agreement between The Corporation of Haldimand County and The Carolinian Café, attached to Report CPP-01-2026, be approved; AND THAT, in keeping with the partnership principles of Haldimand County’s Community Halls Program, Haldimand proceed with the incorporation of a Hagersville Active Living Centre Operating Board, at an estimated cost of $500, to be charged to the Hagersville Active Living Centre Development project; AND THAT the operating agreement between The Corporation of Haldimand County and the Hagersville Active Living Centre Operating Board, attached to Report CPP-01-2026, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents to give effect to the above-noted agreements; AND THAT authority be delegated to the General Manager of Community Safety and Wellness to execute the necessary documentation for the term extensions, as applicable and approved by Council, for both of the above-noted operating agreements; AND THAT the recommended temporary increase in 2026 hours of operation for the new facility, and associated staffing, as outlined in Report CPP-01-2026, be approved for immediate implementation; AND THAT the draft impacts from the addition of 3.0 FTEs, as outlined in Report CPP-01-2026, be approved in principle and incorporated in to the 2026 Tax Supported Operating Budget; AND THAT the Haldimand C
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT Report PDD-02-2026 Unsolicited Offer to Purchase Part of Martin Street and Tuscarora Street, Cayuga, be received; AND THAT the surplus property formally known as part of Tuscarora Street in Cayuga, which was previously stopped up and closed by By-Law 242, reconfirmed through By-law 1305/12, shown in green (Parcel A) on Attachment 1 to Report PDD-02-2026, and legally described as PIN 38230-0096 (LT) Tuscarora Street Village of Cayuga East of Grand River (also known as Tuscarora Street East) between Fishcarrier Street and Martin Street; Haldimand County, be sold to the abutting landowner, HML Holdings Ltd. and John Edelman (herein the Applicant), for the purchase price of $15,000 plus HST plus costs of conveyance inclusive of Haldimand County’s legal fees; AND THAT the surplus property formally known as part of Tuscarora Street in Cayuga, which was previously stopped up and closed by By-Law 242, reconfirmed through By-law 1305/12, shown in green (Parcel B) on Attachment 1 to Report PDD-02-2026, and legally described as PIN 38230-0097 (LT) Tuscarora Street Village of Cayuga East of Grand River (also known as Tuscarora Street East) between Martin Street and Johnson Street; Haldimand County, be sold to the abutting landowner, the Applicant, for the purchase price of $15,000 plus HST plus costs of conveyance inclusive of Haldimand County’s legal fees; AND THAT the surplus property formally known as part of Martin Street in Cayuga, which was previously stopped up and closed by
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Shirton
Carried
McKeen THAT Report PDD-03-2026 Declare as Surplus – Part of PIN 38122-0410 - Located Adjacent to 275 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville be received; AND THAT Council declare the portion of lands identified through the forthcoming reference plan—excluding the 1.2 hectares (3 acre) Emergency Services parcel, the required road widening along the north/west side, and the cul-de-sac area—as surplus to the needs of the Municipality; AND THAT staff be directed to complete a reference plan to delineate the retained municipal parcels, road-related blocks, and lands to be declared surplus; AND THAT the surplus lands be listed for sale based on Option (__) from Report PDD-03-2026 based upon completion of Jim Gregory Drive, ensuring finalized access, and road infrastructure are in place; AND THAT the listing of the surplus lands with a local realtor proceed on an ‘as is, where is’ basis, with prospective purchasers required to acknowledge that the Municipality provides no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding environmental condition, and that staff will report back to Council on any offers received for further direction.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT be amended to option 2
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT staff report back on the feasibility and options to reduce the speed limit of Haldimand Road 9 to 50 km/h between Singer Road and 465 metres east of Haldimand Road 56.
Moved by Councillor Lawrence, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 3:07 p.m. closed to the public, to discuss:
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
McKeen THAT this closed meeting now adjourn at 3:16 p.m. and reconvene in open session.
Moved by Councillor Shirton
Carried
THAT Report PDD-04-2026 Potential Offers and Development Strategy for 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Jarvis be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the confidential direction given to staff be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 3:19 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried

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