Council Highlights - February 24, 2025

Council Highlights are a summary of key topics discussed during each session of the Town of Shelburne Council. 

Council Highlights – February 24, 2025

Below are the highlights from the Council meeting held on Monday February 24, 2025. The Council meeting is on the Town's YouTube Channel.

Watch the YouTube video for the Council Meeting held Monday February 24, 2025 or click the image below to play the video.

Presentation on Animal Control Bylaw Exemption

A resident presented a request for an exemption to the Town's animal control bylaw #15-2018, specifically for provincially licensed falconers. The presentation highlighted that falconry is provincially regulated and suggested that the Town could make an exemption for those holding a valid provincial license. 

A report regarding the request for an exemption for falconry is expected at the second Council meeting in April 2025.

Reports from the Town Planner

Reports regarding Scone Developments Inc and Emerald Crossing subdivisions were received. Both reports highlighted the successful completion of infrastructure work for the developments.

Read reports:

P2025-01 Shelburne Towns (Scone) Subdivision Final Acceptance of Town Works

The Town Works for the Scone subdivision development located within existing municipal rights-of-way, have passed final inspections and meet Town standards. A final acceptance by-law and certificate was passed by Council. Some landscaping and work within Block 7, remain under the maintenance period, so a portion of the security will be retained until all requirements are fulfilled. Condominium Works within the development are maintained by the condominium corporation and are not subject to final acceptance.

P2025-02 Emerald Crossing (Shelburne 89 Developments Limited) Subdivision Final Acceptance – Phase 1

Phase 1 within the Shelburne 89 (Emerald Crossing - Fieldgate) plan of subdivision have received approval for municipal assumption of roads, underground infrastructure, stormwater management, and landscaping. A final acceptance by-law and certificate was passed by Council. The Town now has the responsibility for ongoing maintenance of the roads and services within Phase 1.

Items, such as curb repairs and final landscape deficiencies, will be addressed before Phase 2 final acceptance. The park block and sanitary pumping station will be included in Phase 2 final acceptance once all requirements are met.

Communications 

Item 8(4) Correspondence from Owen Almeida (142 Franklyn St) regarding Rollerblade Hockey. 

A letter listed under Communications regarding a Rollerblading Hockey Club was discussed. Council directed staff to forward the request to the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC).

Upcoming 2025 Council Meeting Dates 

March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 (virtual) & 26, June 2 (virtual) & 23, July 14 & 28, August 25, September 8 (virtual) & 22, October 6 & 27, November 10 & 24, December 8.

Meetings commence at 6:30 p.m.