That resolution C266-2025 dated July 2, 2025 regarding MZO-2023-001 - The Remington Group Inc. and MZO-2023-002 – Paul Sadlon Communities (2252841 Ontario Inc.), be hereby reconsidered. A recorded vote was called. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson No: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher
That the mayor's by-law to authorize the mayor to include cross-border servicing for the Bayfield St corridor in discussions with the City of Barrie and province regarding the Barrie boundary proposal and to revoke the July 2, 2025 resolution C266-2025, as presented be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson No:
That By-law 2025-051 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
That Council hereby approve all information regarding the City of Barrie be published in the Springwater News.
That the presentation from the Barrie Area Physician Recruitment (BAPR) regarding the 2025 budget request, be received; and That the 2025 Barrie Area Physician Recruitment budget request in the amount of $8,000, be
That the presentation from the Barrie Area Physician Recruitment (BAPR) regarding the 2025 budget request, be received; and That the 2025 Barrie Area Physician Recruitment budget request in the amount of $10,000, be
That the presentation from the Elmvale Business Improvement Area regarding the budget update, be received.
That program change, Additional Hours in the amount of $26,764, be
That Council, having held a public meeting in accordance with Sections 17, 21, 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Draft Plan of Subdivision SU-2024-001, Official Plan Amendment OP-2024-003 & Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-004 by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Huron Creek Developments having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the app
That Council for the Township of Springwater endorse the resolution from the City of Greater Sudbury, and recognize resolutions from other Ontario municipalities such as the Town of Plympton-Wyoming, petitioning the province to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify the definition of “employer” to exclude owners that have contracted with a constructor for a project ; and, That the
That the staff appreciation and recognition budget be increased by $2,000.00, to be funded by taxation.
Whereas the Elmvale and District Food Bank and the Barrie Food Bank provide urgent services within the community; and, Whereas Council understands the importance of supporting these organizations. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council hereby authorize a donation in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Elmvale District Food Bank and $2,000.00 to the Barrie Food Bank. And Further That the donations be fun
Whereas in 1999, based on a request from the Township of Springwater, the Province of Ontario with endorsement by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) expanded the NVCA jurisdiction to include the Wye River Watershed, Sturgeon River Watershed and any other watershed within the Geographical limits of the Township in order that the Township of Springwater would in its entirety be pla
Whereas residents, community groups, and stakeholders prioritize traffic safety and wish to contribute to enhancing community safety. Therefore Be It Resolved That Council hereby direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of a program that would allow community groups and stakeholders to purchase digital speed signs to enhance community safety.
Whereas Township of Springwater residents have come to expect a certain level of service regarding snow clearing on municipal roadways; and Whereas Springwater’s population has grown by almost 20% over the past ten years with continued growth expected; and Whereas the staff complement in the Township’s Roads & Fleet Department has remained fairly consistent over the past ten years. Therefore Be It
That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of November 2, 2022 come to order at 6:30 p.m.
That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - September 2022
That By-law 2022-081 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on September 26, 2022 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
That the CAO’s Performance Review, be received and filed within the employees personnel file.
That the correspondence from the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, dated August 19, 2022 be received; and, That the Township of Springwater hereby supports the position of the Town of Wasaga Beach. Be It Resolved That the Township of Springwater request the Province of Ontario put a halt on enacting the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act until consultation with O
That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2022-067 Authorize Purchase of Land (Sidewalk 2 Belmont Crescent) 2022-074 Council Remuneration and Expense Policy 2022-075 Public Access Automatic External Defibrillator Program Policy 2022-076 Establish Joint Compliance Audit Committee 5000-360 ZB-2022-012 (Huron Creek) 5000-361 ZB-2022-009 (O'Brien) With the exception of
That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2022-074 Council Remuneration and Expense Policy
That the presentation from WSP regarding the Official Plan Review, be received. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Hanna. Yes: Allen, Coughlin, and Moore No: Cabral, Ritchie, and Hanna
That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of August 3, 2022 come to order at 6:30 p.m.
That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Discretionary Funds: That Council hereby approve the draft policy, generally outlined in Appendix C to the report. And That the policy be amended to have the quarterly report be added to a Council agenda.
That By-law 2022-048 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on July 6, 2022 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Pension (OMERS): That payment in lieu of pension benefits equal to the employer portion, for any member not participating in OMERS, for any reason, be provided and included in the Council Expense Policy
That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Discretionary Funds: That the discretionary fund be amended to include an additional $1000 for the position of Deputy Mayor and the existing $5000 be split equally amongst the 5 ward Councillors; and, That staff provide a report outlining potential guidelines and clarification to the discretionary funds policy, for Council consideration.
That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-006 by R. Schulz be called to order at 6:32 PM.
That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2022 2) Minutes of the Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting of March 1, 2022
That the correspondence from the County of Simcoe regarding the Establishment of Information Library Service (ILS) dated June 2, 2022, be received.
That the presentation from Joanna Park, Partner, Baker Tilly KDN LLP regarding the results of the 2021 Draft Audit Consolidated Financial Statements, be received; and, That the remaining 2021 Surplus be allocated as follows: a) $169,510 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2022-032 Littering By-law
That information report, item 9.1.5 be
That Action Report items 7.2 through to 7.9 be received; and, 7.2 - LDD Moth Management Options 7.3 - County of Simcoe Bursary Program 7.4 - Animal Control and Pound Services Agreement Renewal 7.5 - ClearRisk - Claims Management Software 7.6 - Renewal of Municipal Insurance Program for 2022/23 7.7 - SU-2013-005- D. Hickling - Tree Clearing Request 7.8 - Midhurst Heights Tree Clearing Request 7.9 -
That the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding the County of Simcoe Bursary Program, dated March 16, 2022, be received; and, That Council hereby approves a contribution, in the amount of $1,000 to the 2022 County of Simcoe Bursary Program to be funded from the Community Partnerships - Council Budget.
That the report from the Supervisor of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding Animal Control Services and Pound Facility Services Agreement Renewal, dated March 16, 2022, be received; and, That a by-law for Animal Control and Pound Services Agreement with Devlin Farm Ltd be presented for consideration at the March 16, 2022 regular meeting; and, That the contract be for a period of two (2) years, expi
That the report from the Procurement & Claims Administration Coordinator regarding ClearRisk, Risk Management Information System, dated March 16, 2022, be received; and, That authorization be given to procure ClearRisk software at an annual cost in the amount of $12,500 plus HST; as well as a one-time implementation fee, including data migration of up to $6,000; and, That the Mayor & Clerk be auth
That the report from the Director of Finance regarding the renewal of the Municipal Insurance Program for 2022/23, dated March 16, 2022, be received; and, That the 2022/23 renewal terms for Insurance and Risk Management Services provided by BFL Canada for a one (1) year term commencing April 1, 2022 and based on a total insurance premium of $526,380.64 (includes applicable taxes) be accepted; and,
That the report from the Director of Planning Services regarding SU-2013-005, D. Hickling Subdivision - Tree Clearing Request, dated March 16, 2022, be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Tree Clearing Agreement for the D. HIckling Plan of Subdivision subject to any final modifications by the Township solicitor or engineer.