Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings
General - Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings |
The Town is currently conducting Committee of Adjustment hearings via Zoom. Zoom allows participation by computers and mobile devices. If you wish to participate in an upcoming meeting, please see the details below.
Also, similar to Council meetings, all Committee of Adjustment meetings are livestreamed and can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TownOfPelham/live
Click here to view the Committee of Adjustment Electronic Meeting Procedures.
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Public Participation |
Fulsome public participation is encouraged. Please feel free to:
Submit Comments in Writing: You are always welcome to submit written comment by e-mail, postal mail or dropping off at the Town Hall drop box.
Written comments may be addressed to:
Ms. Sarah Leach Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment 20 Pelham Town Square, P.O. Box 400, Fonthill ON L0S 1C0
sleach@pelham.ca
Submit Verbal Comments at the Meeting: You are welcome to submit verbal comments at the meeting. To do this, you must be able to access the Zoom meeting by computer or mobile device. Please preregister with the Secretary Treasurer in advance and the Zoom meeting details will be provided to you. Please log into the meeting, noting you will be automatically muted and invited to speak through the during the public comment portion of the meeting. Please note, once the public comment portion of the meeting is closed you will no longer have an opportunity to speak.
E-Mail Comments Live at the Meeting: The remote electronic meeting can be viewed by live-streamed on the Town’s YouTube Channel. While viewing the meeting live you may submit comments during your application of interest to: clerks@pelham.ca. Please note, if your comments are submitted after the public portion of the application you are interested in has been closed, your comments will not be considered. This method of public participation is not the preferred method as you may not submit your comments in time. Use this method at your own risk and the Town is not responsible for any livestream lag, disconnection or internet failures.
How Can I Receive A Copy of the Notice of Decision?
If you provide written or verbal comments, you will automatically receive a copy of the Notice of Decision.
If you do not provide written or verbal comments, and would like to receive a copy of the Notice of Decision, please contact the Secretary Treasurer, Holly Willford, by mail or e-mail as stated above.
More Information?
For more information, please feel free to contact: Sarah Leach, Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment 905-892-2607 ext. 320 sleach@pelham.ca
Technical questions may be forwarded to:
Andrew Edwards, Planner 905-892-2607 ext. 324 aedwards@pelham.ca
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Upcoming Committee of Adjustment Files |
2023 Files
October 3, 2023 @ 4pm
B11/2023 - 1008 Haist Street (rescheduled) A17/2023 - 1022 Haist Street (rescheduled) A20/2023P - 97 Port Robinson Road A21/2023P - 1167 Maple Street A22/2023P - 998 Haist Street (postponed)
September 5, 2023 @ 4pm
B11/2023P - 1008 Haist Street (postponed to October 3, 2023) B12/2023P - 305 Canboro Road B13/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street B14/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street A17/2023P - 1022 Haist Street (postponed to October 3, 2023) A18/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street A19/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street
August 8, 2023 @ 4pm
A14/2023P - 2755 Maple Street A15/2023P - 17 Arsenault Crescent A16/2023P - 105 Welland Road
July 4, 2023 @ 4pm
A11/2023P - 19 Arsenault Crescent A12/2023P - 15 Arsenault Crescent A13/2023P - 11 Arsenault Crescent
June 5, 2023 @ 4pm
B10/2022P - 105 Welland Road B7/2023P - 1440 Pelham Street
May 1, 2023 @ 4pm
B6/2023P - 1553 Pelham Street B5/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street A6/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 1 - Revised A7/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 2 - Revised A9/2023P - 5 Linden Avenue (cancelled) A10/2023P - 2761 Maple Street
April 3, 2023 @ 4pm
A8/2023P - 337 Canboro Road B4/2023P - Part Lot 12, Concession 14 (Property directly north of 606 River Road) B5/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street (postponed to May 1, 2023) A5/2023P - 1113 Garner Avenue (postponed) A6/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 1 (postponed to May 1, 2023) A7/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 2 (postponed to May 1, 2023) A4/2023P - 2 Alder Cres (withdrawn)
March 6, 2023 @ 4 pm
A3/2023P - 788-792 Welland Road B2/2023P - 1433 Station Street B3/2023P - 1435 Station Street
February 7, 2023 @ 4pm
B1/2023P - Part Lot 7, Concession 6, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R-3127 (Property directly west of 360 Metler Road), Pelham
January 11, 2023 @ 4pm
A1/2023P - 79 Canboro Road A2/2023P – 261 Canboro Road
2022 Files |
2022
December 6, 2022 @ 4pm A17/2022P - 855 Twenty Road A19/2022P - 13 Arsenault Crescent B7/2022P - 1112 Line Avenue B8/2022P - 1114 Line Avenue B10/2022P - 105 Welland Road (postponed) B13/2022P - 1399 Station Street
November 1, 2022 @ 4pm A14/2022P - 14 Wellington Court A15/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 3) A16/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 2) B11/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 3) B12/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 2)
October 4, 2022 @ 4pm A12/2022P - 674 Canboro Road A13/2022P - 664 Metler Road B9/2022P - 664 Metler Road
September 7, 2022 @ 4pm A8/2022P - 766 Church Street A9/2022P - 118 Lametti Drive A10/2022P - 7 Evelyn Court A11/2022P - 1 Joyce Crescent
August 2, 2022 @ 4pm B7/2022P - 1112 Line Avenue (Adjourned) B8/2022P - 1114 Line Avenue (Adjourned)
July 5, 2022 @ 4pm A30/2021P - 350 Canboro Road A6/2022P - 119 Lametti Drive A7/2022P - 904 Church Street B6/2022P - 645 Canboro Road
June 1, 2022 @ 4pm A5/2022P - 27 College Street A30/2021P - 350 Canboro Road (Postponed to July 5, 2022)
May 4, 2022 @ 4pm A4/2022P - 1 Deerpark Crescent
March 1, 2022 @ 4pm A3/2022P - 16 Swan Avenue B5/2022P - 1397 Station Street
February 1, 2022 @ 4pm A2/2022P - 368 Canboro Road B1/2022P - 147 Port Robinson Road (Part 1) B2/2022P - 147 Port Robinson Road (Part 2) B3/2022P - 147 Port Robinson Road (Part 3) B4/2022P - 1620 Haist Street (Part 1)
January 11, 2022 @ 4pm A30/2021P - 350 Canboro Road (Postponed) A1/2022P - 42 Philmori Blvd.
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2021 Files |
December 7, 2021 @ 4pm A38/2021P - 58 Bergenstein Cres.
B31/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 2 and 6) B32/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 3 and 7) B33/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 4) A39/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 1 and 5) A40/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 2) A41/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 3 and 7)
November 2, 2021 @ 4pm
A27/2021P - 150 Highway 20 E
October 5, 2021 @ 4pm A35/2021P - 260 Welland Road A36/2021P - 368 Canboro Road - REVISED B29/2021P - 1239 Pelham Street - Part 3 B30/2021P - 1239 Pelham Street - Part 2
September 8, 2021 @ 4pm A32/2021P - 1363 Station Street A33/2021P - 18 Beechwood Cres A34/2021P - 345 Highway 20 W B25/2021P - No Municipal Address - West Side of Rice Road (between RR20 and Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way) B26/2021P - No Municipal Address (Southeastern Corner of Rice Road and Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way)
B27/2021P - No Municipal Address (North Side of Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way, between Wellspring Way and Rice Road) B28/2021P - No Municipal Address (East Side of Wellspring Way, between RR20 and Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way)
August 3rd, 2021 @ 4pm A31/2021P - 282 Canboro Road B21/2021P - 588 Chantler Road B22/2021P - 93 Port Robinson Road B23/2021P - 95 Port Robinson Road B24/2021P - 97 Port Robinson Road
July 6, 2021 @ 4:00pm A19/2021P - 1000 Effingham Street B20/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Part 1)
June 23, 2021 @ 4:00pm - ALL FILES WITHDRAWN - HEARING CANCELLED A22/2021P - 22 Lymburner Street, Block 31 A23/2021P - 11 Lymburner Street, Block 32 A24/2021P - 33 and 39 Lymburner Street, Block 33 A25/2021P - 43 and 49 Lymburner Street, Block 34 A26/2021P - 53 Lymburner Street, Block 35 A27/2021P - 7 Lymburner Street, Block 36 A28/2021P - 161 Susan Drive, Formerly known as 94 Summersides Blvd, Block 39 A29/2021P - 160 Susan Drive, Formerly known as 90 Summersides Blvd, Block 40
June 1, 2021 @ 4:30pm A20/2021P - 50 Canboro Road B19/2021 - 950 Balfour Street
May 4, 2021
B16/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Pt. 1) B17/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Pt. 2) B18/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Pt. 3) B11/2021P - 1419 Station Street
April 7, 2021 A18/2021P - 879 Foss Road B12/2021P - 87 Port Robinson Road B13/2021P - 89 Port Robinson Road B14/2021P - 91 Port Robinson Road
March 16, 2021 A13/2021P - 162 Port Robinson Rd A14/2021P - 9 John Street A15/2021P - 702 Sumbler Road A16/2021P - Block 38, Plan 59M-476 B15/2021P - 1304 Rice Road
March 2, 2021
A9/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 1) A10/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 2) A11/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 3) B5/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 1) B6/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 3) B7/2021P - 1409 Station Street (Part 1) B8/2021P - 1411 Station Street (Part 5) B9/2021P - 1413 Station Street (Part 6) B10/2021P - 1415 Station Street (Part 8)
February 2, 2021 B2/2021P - Shops on Hwy 20 B3/2021P - 1435 Station Street B4/2021P - 855 Chantler Road A8/2021P - 596 Chantler Road A12/2021P - 414 Welland Road
January 12, 2021
A1/2021P - 1150 Line Avenue (Part 3) A2/2021P - 695 Quaker Road A3/2021P - 1012 Cream Street (Part 1) A4/2021P - 1120 Haist Street (Part 1) A5/2021P - 1120 Haist Street (Part 2) A6/2021P - 1120 Haist Street (Part 3) B1/2021P - 695 Quaker Road
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2020 Files |
December 1, 2020 @ 4pm A28/2020P - 1 Highway 20 W B11/2020P - 282 Canboro Road
November 3, 2020 @ 4pm
A27/2020P - 571 Roland Road B9/2020P - 1431 Station Street B10/2020P - 1012 Cream Street
October 6, 2020 @ 4pm
A25/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue A26/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue B7/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue B8/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue
September 29, 2020 @ 4pm - Rescheduled from August 11, 2020
A20/2020P - 1010 Canboro Road A21/2020P - 590 Canboro Road B2/2019P - 204 Canboro Road
September 1, 2020 @ 4pm B5/2020P - 1427 Station Street B6/2020P - NE Corner of Webber Road and Poth Street A22/2020P - 9 John Street A24/2020P - NE Corner of Webber Road and Poth Street A6/2020P - 257 Chantler Road - Revised
July 14, 2020 @ 4pm
A4/2020P - 795 Canboro Road
July 21, 2020 @ 4pm
A18/2020P - 364 Sumbler Road
A19/2020P - 1328 Effingham Street
B4/2020P - 725 Quaker Road
June 30th, 2020 @ 4pm
A9/2020P - 7 John Street
A11/2020P - 875 River Road
A12/2020P - 42 - 48 Summersides Blvd
A13/2020P - 50 - 56 Summersides Blvd
A14/2020P - 58 - 64 Summersides Blvd
A15/2020P - 78 - 80 Summersides Blvd
A16/2020P - 84 - 90 Summersides Blvd
A17/2020P - 94 - 100 Summersides Blvd
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Committee of Adjustment Fees |
Town of Pelham fees approved by Town Council: December 19, 2022.
Payment is accepted via debit, cash or cheque made payable to the Treasurer, Town of Pelham.
Town of Pelham Fees | |
Basic Processing Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)
Per application
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$1,178.00
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Basic Processing Fee - Consent Application(s) or Validation of Title Certificate
Per application
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$1,607.00
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Request for Change in Conditions - Consent(s)
Under Section 53(23) of the Planning Act
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$590.00 |
Final Certification Fee
Per application. Payable upon submission of the documents for issuance of final certification.
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$423.00 |
Rescheduling / Recirculation Fee |
$269.00 |
Fees are established by the the Regional Municipality of Niagara for Regional Planning and Private Sewage System review fee(s), and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for NPCA review fee(s). The Town of Pelham has no jurisdiction over these fees and therefore, any questions on these particular fees should be directed to the appropriate agency. Such fees are subject to change.
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Niagara Regional Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)
Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.
The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.
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$435.00
Within Urban Areas
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Niagara Regional Review Fee - Consent Application(s)
Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.
The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.
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$645.00 Within Urban Areas
$905.00 Outside of Urban Areas
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Niagara Regional Private Sewage System Review Fee
Required if a municipal sewage system is unavailable (i.e. private septic system proposed). Certain exemptions may be permitted; please refer to inspection form for such exemptions.
The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.
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+$400.00 |
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)
Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.
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$600.00 + HST |
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Consent Application(s)
Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.
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$1,050.00 + HST |
There will be a minimum $30.00 fee on all cheques returned "Not Sufficient Funds". In this instance, further payment will be required by Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Cash only. This may result in a delay of the hearing.
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General
The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of five citizens appointed by Council to consider applications for minor variances to zoning by-law regulations and applications for consent (severances) under the Planning Act. The Committee of Adjustment meets regularly on a monthly basis. Please refer to the hearing schedule(s) below:
2023 Hearing Schedule
*Please note: The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Payment to Niagara Region
The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx. Using this link, there will be seven options; please select “Planning Fees and Private Septic Permit Fees” and there is a box labelled “What is this payment for?” – please add the address of the application or type of application – so the Niagara Region can ensure the fees are assigned to the correct file.
After payment has been received by the Niagara Region you will receive an e-mail from them confirming payment. This confirmation must be forwarded to the Town of Pelham. Without confirmation all circulation fees are paid we will not set a hearing date nor circulate your application.
The Town of Pelham will continue to accept payment of committee of adjustment application fees via cheque.
Minor Variance Applications
A land owner who is unable to comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law may apply to the Committee of Adjustment through a Minor Variance Application.
These minor changes to the Zoning By-law may be granted if, in the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, the request is:
- Minor in nature;
- Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure;
- The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is maintained; and
- The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained.
How do I apply for a Minor Variance?
A Pre-Application Discussion is required prior to submitting your minor variance. This process if free of charge and is arranged through the Planning Department.
A completed application form (link found below), the appropriate fee(s), necessary plans/drawings and a planning justification report/brief (if identified at pre-application discussion) are to be submitted. The application form details the exact information required on the Site Plan and the number and size of the plans required. If you have any questions on the nature of the relief from the Zoning By-law, please consult the Planning department.
Completed applications shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. Although electronic copies are both welcome and encouraged, original applications must be submitted in hard copy. Please note, the Secretary Treasurer is able to commission your application free of charge. An appointment is required for submission.
Application packages are available online (see below) or by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer.. Please note, all plans should be provided in a digital format.
Minor Variance - Additional Resources |
See applicable fees above.
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Consent Applications
Consent applications are required when a land owner wishes to sell, convey or transfer an interest of "part" of their land.
Consent is also required when the terms of an agreement, such as a lease, an easement or a mortgage commits the use of land for a period in excess of 21 years.
In addition to Consent, the Committee of Adjustment also has the power to issue a "Certificate of Validation" and to give "Approval of a Foreclosure of or an Exercise of a Power of Sale in a Mortgage or Charge".
How do I apply for a Consent?
Prior to consent application, all applicants are required to have a Pre-Consultation meeting with Town staff. This can be scheduled through the Planning department.
A completed application form (link found below), and the appropriate fee(s) are to be submitted along with a digital copy of a plan completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor. The application form details the exact information required on the survey. If you have any questions on how to complete the application form the Secretary-Treasurer is available to assist.
Completed applications shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. Although electronic copies are both welcome and encouraged, original applications must be submitted in hard copy. Please note, the Secretary Treasurer is able to commission your application free of charge. An appointment is required for submission.
Please include this form for Surplus Farm Dwelling applications: Surplus Farm Dwelling Applications
Committee of Adjustment Agenda and Minutes
2018
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Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 9, 2018
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Jan. 9 agenda
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Jan. 9 minutes
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February 6, 2018
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Feb. 6 agenda
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Feb. 6 minutes
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March 6, 2018
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March 6 agenda
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March 6 minutes
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April 10, 2018
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April 10 agenda
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April 10 minutes
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May 1, 2018
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May 1 agenda
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May 1 minutes
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June 5, 2018
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June 5 agenda
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July 10, 2018
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July 10 agenda
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July 10 minutes
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August 4, 2018
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Aug. 4 agenda
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Aug. 4 minutes
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September 11, 2018
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Sept. 11 agenda
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Sept. 11 minutes
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October 2, 2018
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Oct. 2 agenda
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October 30, 2018
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Oct. 30 agenda
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December 4, 2018
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Dec. 4 agenda
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Dec. 4 minutes
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2017
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Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 10, 2017
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Jan. 10 agenda
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Jan. 10 minutes
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February 7, 2017
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Feb. 7 agenda
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Feb. 7 minutes
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March 7, 2017
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March 7 agenda
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March 7 minutes
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April 4, 2017
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April 4 agenda
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April 4 minutes
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May 2, 2017
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May 2 agenda
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May 2 minutes
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June 6, 2017
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June 6 agenda
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June 6 minutes
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July 11, 2017
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July 11 agenda
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July 11 minutes
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August 1, 2017
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Aug. 1 agenda
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Aug. 1 minutes
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September 12, 2017
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Sept. 12 agenda
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Sept. 12 minutes
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October 3, 2017
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Oct. 3 agenda
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Oct. 3 minutes
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December 5, 2017
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Dec. 5 agenda
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Dec. 5 minutes
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