Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 20, 2023 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-2023-013 by D. and M. Bowen and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-014 by C. Hazlewood be called to order at 6:30 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, on Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-013 by D. and M. Bowen and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-014 by C. Hazlewood does now adjourn at 6:58 PM.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2023-013 (Bowen) dated September 20, 2023, be received; and That a By-law be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the September 20, 2023 Council 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-2023-014 by C. Hazlewood having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That the Delegation from Tim Lyte regarding St. Vincent Street Paved Shoulder Rumble Strips between Midhurst to Barrie, be received.

That the Delegation from Alexia Agouridis and Dave Keegstra regarding an Introduction to SwoopFiber, be received.

That the Delegation from Doug Hevenor and Chris Hibberd regarding a Springwater/NVCA Memorandum of Understanding, be received. Amended C484B-2023 Moved by Moore Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That staff be directed to provide a report outlining Category 2 and Category 3 services for Councils consideration, including information regarding potential services provided by the SSEA.

That the Delegation from Doug Hevenor and Chris Hibberd regarding a Springwater/NVCA Memorandum of Understanding, be received; and, That staff be directed to provide a report outlining Category 2 and Category 3 services for Councils consideration, including information regarding potential services provided by the SSEA.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of September 6, 2023 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of September 6, 2023 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of September 6, 2023

That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby appoint the following member of Council to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors:  Councillor Fisher

That the report from the Director of Finance regarding the Council Discretionary Funds Policy, dated September 20, 2023, be received; and, That a By-law be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the September 20, 2023 Council meeting.

That the report from the Manager, Recreation, Parks, and Facilities, titled 2023 Springwater Swing Tournament Fundraising Update, dated September 20, 2023, be received; and, That the proceeds from the Springwater Swing Fundraising account be allocated as follows: $________ to the Community Assistance Program $________ to Charitable and Community Organizations $ ________ to Physician Recruitment And further that the disbursement of the above noted funds be in accordance with Township procedures. Amended C488B-2023 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add Top up the Community Assistance Program to $2000.00 $ 12,000 to Physician Recruitment balance to Charitable and Community Organizations That staff be directed to draft a report outlining options for a Grants Program.

That the report from the Manager, Recreation, Parks, and Facilities, titled 2023 Springwater Swing Tournament Fundraising Update, dated September 20, 2023, be received; and, That the proceeds from the Springwater Swing Fundraising account be allocated as follows: To top up the Community Assistance Program to $2,000.00; $1,200.00 to Physician Recruitment; and, The balance to Charitable and Community Organizations. And further that the disbursement of the above noted funds be in accordance with Township procedures; and, That staff be directed to draft a report outlining options for a Grants Program.

That the report from the Manager – Roads and Fleet regarding the Draft Gravel Road Conversion Policy dated September 20, 2023, be received; and, That subject to comments received from Council, the policy be finalized and presented to Council for approval at a subsequent meeting.

That the motion now before Council be

That the report from the Manager of Recreation, Parks and Facilities titled Homer Barrett Park Tree and Sound Abatement Request, dated September 20, 2023, be received; and, That seven (7) hardwood and two (2) spruce trees be planted along the Shaw Street parkland border, as depicted in Appendix 1; and, That the funds in the amount of $15,000 be allocated from the Hedburn Park Development Reserve Fund for the tree planting project.

That the report from the Planner regarding application SP-2021-002, dated September 20, 2023 be received; and, That a By-law be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the September 20, 2023 Council meeting.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 3) Ditching on Flos Road 4 West

Whereas Heritage Park will be celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary in 2025; and, Whereas Council would like to commemorate those who contributed and continue to contribute to Heritage Park; and, Whereas George Allen has been an active and engaged member of the Elmvale community for many years and Mr. Allen and the “Elmvale Millennium Park Project Committee” were instrumental in establishing Heritage Park; and, Whereas Council wishes to honour Mr. Allen's continuous contributions to the community and Heritage Park; and, Whereas the roofed sign at Heritage Park is original to the park and requires replacement or refurbishing. Be It Therefore Resolved That staff provide a report outlining options for either the replacement or full refurbishment of the roofed sign, including ways to honour Mr. Allen within the design. And Further That this report be provided by the first quarter of 2024, with the intent that the sign be installed by early Spring of 2025 should it be ultimately approved by Council.

That pedestrian zone signs be installed at the below noted locations:  Kerr Street, Elmvale  Simcoe Street, Elmvale  Robinson Road, Elmvale  Sant Road, Midhurst  St. Vincent Street, Midhurst  Finlay Mill Road, Midhurst And That the pedestrian zone signs be installed from May to October, starting in 2024. And Further That staff review other potential locations through 2024 that would benefit from the installation of these signs for traffic calming measures and report back to Council. Amended C495B-2023 Moved by Moore Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add locations: Two signs within each of the Stonegate and Stonemanor subdivisions, locations to be determined in conjunction with staff.

That pedestrian zone signs be installed at the below noted locations:  Kerr Street, Elmvale  Simcoe Street, Elmvale  Robinson Road, Elmvale  Sant Road, Midhurst  St. Vincent Street, Midhurst  Finlay Mill Road, Midhurst  Two signs within each of the Stonegate and Stonemanor subdivisions, locations to be determined in conjunction with staff. And That the pedestrian zone signs be installed from May to October, starting in 2024. And Further That staff review other potential locations through 2024 that would benefit from the installation of these signs for traffic calming measures and report back to Council. Councillor Garwood requested a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, Thompson, Moore, and Fisher No: Cabral and Alexander

That staff be directed to provide a report outlining details, options and costs associated with an Automated Speed Enforcement Program; and, That this report be provided ahead of the 2024 budget for Council consideration.

Whereas Council has heard concerns from residents about the condition of the railway crossings throughout the Township. Be It Therefore Resolved That staff be directed to send correspondence to CP Rail to petition for the maintenance of the railway crossings in the Township of Springwater be made a priority.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2023-087 Backyard Chicken Licensing By-law 2023-088 Council Discretionary Fund Policy 2023-089 Transfer Easement to White Owl Properties Ltd. for Storm Sewer Purposes 5000-376 - ZB-2023-013 - Bowen (38 Foyston Park Circle)

That By-law 2023-090 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on September 20, 2023 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 9:57 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on October 4, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.