1. That the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Minutes dated March 4, 2026, be received.
1. That, Recommendation Report T-07-2026, titled “2026 Tax Rate By-Law”, dated April 27, 2026, be received; and, 2. That, the 2026 tax rates, attached as Schedule A to this report, be approved; and, 3. That, By-Law 2026-17, to set the rates of taxation for the year 2026, be approved.
1. That, Recommendation Report LLS-04-2026 titled “Regional Governance Review – Bill 100 (Better Regional Governance Act, 2026)” dated April 27th, 2026 be received; and, 2. That, Council provide direction to administration on the municipality’s position regarding Bill 100 to inform a submission to the Province.
1. That the minutes relating to the March 9, 2026, Corporate Services Committee Meeting, be accepted.
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2026-11 and 2026-12, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. For Against Conflict Councillor Shell
1. That the minutes relating to the February 17, 2026, Corporate Services Committee Meeting, be accepted
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report LLS-15-2025 titled “Administration of Policies and Procedures” dated December 15, 2025 be received; and, 2. That, the Administration of Policies and Procedures Policy attached as Scheudle ‘A’ to this report be approved; and, 3. That, administration be authorized to implement the policy across all departments and maintain the centralized registry to ensure ongoing con
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report T-11-2025, titled “2026 Budget Process and Schedule”, dated August 11, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Council approve the reduction of the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg 530/22, being the Council Amendment Period, from 30 calendar days to 15 business days; and, 3. That, Council adopt the proposed 2026 Budget Timeline as attached as Schedule “A”.
1. That, the correspondence received from Kim Killins, on July 2, 2025 regarding the World Jump Rope Championships be accepted; and, 2. That, Council support Kaeli, Lexi, and Sarayah in their competition.
1. That, Recommendation Report PD-27-2025, titled “Recommendation Report - Zoning By-law Amendment for 171 Mill Street (File No. 1601-003-25) dated July 14, 2025 for Legion Villa Senior Residence, be received; and, 2. That, application for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 1601-003-25 to modify the Institutional (1-19) zone with additional site-specific provisions contained in Schedule B, be approv
1. That, Information Report LLS-06-2025 titled, “By-law Enforcement Services Mid-Year Update”, dated July 14, 2025 be received.
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-35, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
WHEREAS the Month of June is Pride Month in the Region of Niagara and around the globe; and WHEREAS Municipalities across the Region will be holding a variety of Pride commemorations throughout the month of June, commencing with the raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, June 2, 2025; and WHEREAS we recognize that public representation is extremely valuable and is an important way to help all people
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-17, 2025-18, 2025-19, 2025-20, 2025-21, 2025-22, 2025-23, 2025-24, 2025-25, 2025-26, 2025- 27 and 2025-28 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any r
That Items 18 and 19 be brought forward and dealt with immediately, prior to proceeding with the remainder of the agenda.
1. That the correspondence received from the Niagara Regional Labour Council, dated March 18, 2025, be received; and 2. That the Township recognize the National Day of Mourning on April 28th, 2025 and fly all flags on Township properties at half mast on April 28th, 2025.
1. That the minutes relating to the March 17, 2025, Corporate Services Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted
That, the minutes of the December 9, 2024 All Committees (Including Public Meetings) meeting, be accepted, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved.
Council, December 16, 2024 · Carried
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2024-82, 2024-83, 2024-84, 2024-85, 2024-86, 2024-87, 2024-88, and 2024-89 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary
Council, December 16, 2024 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2024-76, 2024-77, 2024-78, 2024- 79, 2024-80, and 2024-81 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Council, November 25, 2024 · Carried
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2024-67, 2024-68, 2024-69, 2024-70, 2024-71, 2024-72, 2024-73, 2024-74, and 2024-75, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the
Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes relating to the August 12, 2024 Council (includes All Committees) Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, September 23, 2024 · Carried
That the Ontario Ombudsman Final Report dated September 18, 2024 and the recommendations therein, be accepted.
Council, September 23, 2024 · Carried
That, the minutes of the public meetings held on July 15, 2024 under Section 34 of the Planning Act with respect to: 1. Township of West Lincoln - Zoning By-Law 2017-70, Housekeeping Amendments No. 8; 2. 4961 Canborough Street (Darren Fousert (Agent) Janna and Frank Bulk) - Temporary Use By-Law; be accepted.
WHEREAS, approximately 204,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C and over 250,000 people are living with hepatitis B; and, WHEREAS, people living with hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and related illnesses; and, WHEREAS, Ontario has over 110,000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and, WHEREAS, the
1. That Recommendation Report T-14-2024 titled, “Draft Financial Statements and Audit Findings for Year-End 2023”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That the 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements, attached as Appendix A to this report, be approved; and 3. That the 2023 Audit Findings Report, attached as Appendix B to this report, be received.
That the presentation from Byron Tan, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd respecting the 2024 Development Charges Council Workshop, be received.
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Law 2024-29, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and is hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
WHEREAS, Canada is experiencing record population growth, having welcomed 1.25 million new Canadians last year alone; and WHEREAS, According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) we need to build at least 3.5 million additional homes by 2030, and municipalities need to build or expand the infrastructure to accommodate this growth; and WHEREAS, FCM has estimated that the cost of the
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2024-16, 2024-17, 2024-18, 2024-19 and 2024-20 that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
1. That Recommendation Report T-05-2024, regarding the “2024 Operating and Capital Budget Final Report”, dated February 26, 2024, be received; 2. That a 2024 tax levy of $9,709,110, which represents a 6.55% tax levy increase after factoring in assessment growth, be approved; 3. That the 2024 hospital levy of $226,500 for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Rebuild be approved; 4. That the 2024 Urba
Council, February 26, 2024 · Carried
1. That, leave be granted to introduce By-law 2024-08, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and is hereby adopted; and, 2. That, the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
That, this Council meeting now resume in open session at the hour of 8:41 p.m.
Council, January 29, 2024 · Carried
That, Information Report PD-05-2024 regarding “Information Report – 2023 Results of Monitoring at 702 John Street Property, Caistorville”, dated January 15th, 2024, be received.
1. That, Recommendation Report PD-03-2024, regarding “Application for Zoning By-law Amendment for 4813 Canborough Road (File No. 1601-008-23)”, dated January 15th 2024, be received; and, 2. That, the application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Ben and Pam Heaslip owners of 4813 Canborough Road, be approved in accordance with the attached Zoning By-law Amendment with the site-specific regu
1. That, the correspondence received from the Regional Municipality of Niagara regarding the Motion Respecting Recommendations from the Renfrew County Inquest and Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic, as attached as Schedule A, be received and supported; and, 2. That, the Township of West Lincoln recognize the issues of gender- based violence and intimate partner violence in Nia
Council, October 23, 2023 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report PD-52-2023, regarding “Amendments to Noise By-law”, dated October 10, 2023 be received; and, 2. That, an amending by-law such as the one attached to this report, be passed to update and modernize the Township of West Lincoln Noise By-law; and, 3. That, Mr. and Mrs. Wrzosek be notified of the changes accordingly.
That, the minutes of the August 9, 2023 Special Council Meeting (Joint Special Council Meeting of the Councils of: Township of West Lincoln, Town of Lincoln and Town of Grimsby), be accepted.
Council, September 25, 2023 · Carried
1. That, leave be granted to introduce By-law #s 2023-65, 2023-66, 2023-67, 2023-68, 2023-69, 2023-70, and 2023-71 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That, the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwi
Council, September 25, 2023 · Carried
1. That, the resolution adopted by the West Lincoln Public Library Board, at the meeting on July 25, 2023 regarding the removal of Debra Terryberry from the Library Board as per Section 13 of the Public Libraries Act, be received; and, 2. That, By-law 2023-05 being a by-law for appointments to the West Lincoln Public Library Board, be amended to remove Debra Terryberry from Schedule "A".