Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 7, 2022 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-012 by Huron Creek Developments, Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-010 by Midhurst Rose Alliance, Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-002 by Coreen Johnson and Norman McLean and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-009 by Ken and Donna O'Brien be called to order at 6:31 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, on ZB-2022-012 by Huron Creek Developments, ZB-2022-010 by Midhurst Rose Alliance, ZB-2022-002 by Coreen Johnson and Norman McLean and ZB-2022-009 by Ken and Donna O'Brien does now adjourn at 7:45 PM.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2022-012 (Huron Creek) dated September 7, 2022 be received; and, That By-law 5000-360 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on September 7, 2022, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That Council, having held a public meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, on Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-010 by Midhurst Rose Alliance having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That Council, having held a public meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, on Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2022-002 by Coreen Johnson & Norman McLean having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That the report from the Director of Planning Services regarding ZB-2022-009 dated September 7, 2022 be received; and, That By-law 5000-361 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on September 7, 2022, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That the Delegation from Mrs. Fracassi regarding a final water bill, be received.

That the Delegation from Nicole Loughran, VON SMART Program regarding a request for the donation of space, be received. Amended C350B-2022 Moved by Moore Seconded by Coughlin That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That Council hereby approves the request for rental of the Elmvale Community Centre and the Midhurst Community Hall, at no cost, for the VON SMART Program, with willingness to expand to other facilities in the future.

That the Delegation from Nicole Loughran, VON SMART Program regarding a request for the donation of space, be received; and, That Council hereby approves the request for rental of the Elmvale Community Centre and the Midhurst Community Hall, at no cost, for the VON SMART Program, with willingness to expand to other facilities in the future.

That the Delegation from Hale Mahon, Midhurst Community Recreation Association regarding a tree request, be received. Amended C351B-2022 Moved by Hanna Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add Whereas Midhurst Community Recreation Association (MCRA) paid $3,500 for a Spruce tree to be installed at Doran Park; and, Whereas the tree has died and needs to be replaced. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Township cover the cost for a replacement tree, at a cost of up to $3,500.00 and that it be delivered and installed prior to Autumn Fest, if possible; and, That the required funds be taken from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. And That Township staff make the necessary agreement with the donating irrigation company.

That the Delegation from Hale Mahon, Midhurst Community Recreation Association regarding a tree request, be received; and, Whereas Midhurst Community Recreation Association (MCRA) paid $3,500 for a Spruce tree to be installed at Doran Park; and, Whereas the tree has died and needs to be replaced. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Township cover the cost for a replacement tree, at a cost of up to $3,500.00 and that it be delivered and installed prior to Autumn Fest, if possible; and, That the required funds be taken from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. And That Township staff make the necessary agreement with the donating irrigation company.

That the report from the General Manager, Infrastructure and Operational Services regarding the Purchase of Land for Sidewalk – 2 Belmont Crescent, dated September 7, 2022, be received; and That Council authorizes staff to finalize the purchase of sale agreement for $45,968 plus applicable taxes and legal costs; and, That a by-law authorizing the purchase of land be presented at the September 7, 2022 regular meeting for consideration. Amended C352B-2022 Moved by Coughlin Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Delete 2nd and 3rd Paragraph Add That Council hereby direct staff to negotiate an easement agreement over the lands, including provisions for indemnification for the landowner in the event of an accident. And That a legal opinion be sought on the matter. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Hanna Yes: Coughlin, Moore, Allen, and Chapman No: Cabral, Ritchie, and Hanna

That the report from the General Manager, Infrastructure and Operational Services regarding the Purchase of Land for Sidewalk – 2 Belmont Crescent, dated September 7, 2022, be received; and That Council hereby direct staff to negotiate an easement agreement over the lands, including provisions for indemnification for the landowner in the event of an accident. And That a legal opinion be sought on the matter.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of August 3, 2022 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of August 3, 2022 3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of August 3, 2022

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Hillsdale Community Recreation Association Meeting of August 17, 2022 2) Draft Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board Meeting of August 26, 2022

That the minutes of the dissolved committees listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Community Broadband Committee Meeting of February 15, 2022 2) Minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting of April 20, 2022 3) Minutes of the Efficiency and Service Delivery Audit Ad Hoc Committee meeting of April 25, 2022 4) Minutes of the Finance and Audit Advisory Committee meeting of June 7, 2021 5) Minutes of the Grants Advisory Committee meeting of May 5, 2022 6) Minutes of the Planning & Development Advisory Committee meeting of April 28, 2021

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 Ontario municipalities is conducted. And Further That this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and all Simcoe County municipalities.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.4 be received: 9.2 - 2022 Municipal and School Board Election – Joint Compliance Audit Committee - Appointment of Committee and Approval of Terms of Reference 9.3 - Award of Tender 2022-28-PW: Hasty Tract Watermain Site Servicing 9.4 - Purchase of Land for Sidewalk - 2 Belmont Crescent That the recommendations contained therein be approved as presented, with the exception of item 9.4 to be dealt with separately.

That the report from the Manager of Legislative Services/Township Clerk regarding Joint Compliance Audit Committee – Appointment of Committee and Approval of Terms of Reference, dated September 7, 2022 be received; and, That a by-law establishing a Joint Compliance Audit Committee and appointing Committee members be presented at the September 7, 2022 regular meeting for consideration.

That the report from the Development Engineering Coordinator regarding the Award of Tender 2022-28-PW Hasty Tract Watermain Site Servicing dated September 7, 2022, be received; and, That Tender 2022-28-PW Hasty Tract Watermain Site Servicing be awarded to Leading Edge Earthworks Inc. for $460,991.50 excluding HST ($469,104.95 including HST recoveries); and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Reports - May, June, July 2022 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - July 2022 3) RR-2022-002, RR-2022-003, ZB-2022-013 - Fernbrook Crystal Homes (Hometown Hillsdale) 4) 2022 AMO Conference Highlights

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 by-law 2022-074, to be dealt with separately.

That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2022-074 Council Remuneration and Expense Policy

That By-law 2022-077 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on September 7, 2022 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 10:21 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on September 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.