Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of April 17, 2024 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 17, 21, and 34 of the Planning Act for Official Plan Amendment OP-2024-001 & Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-002 by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of J. Bubel be called to order at 6:33 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 17, 21, and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Official Plan Amendment OP-2024-001 & Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-002 by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of J. Bubel does now adjourn at 7:04 PM.

That Council, having held a public meeting in accordance with Sections 17, 21, and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Official Plan Amendment OP-2024-001 & Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-002 by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of J. Bubel having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That the Delegation from Taylor & Cory Kelly of the Phelpston CRA regarding a funding request for painting pickle ball lines on the Phelpston rink, be received. Amended C227B-2024 Moved by Alexander Seconded by Thompson That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add And That Council hereby approve the request from the Phelpston Community Recreation Association for painting of lines for two (2) Pickleball Courts on the Phelpston Rink, at an approximate cost of $1,200.00, to be funded from the 2024 Council Discretionary Funds for Ward 2.

That the Delegation from Taylor & Cory Kelly of the Phelpston CRA regarding a funding request for painting pickle ball lines on the Phelpston rink, be received; and, That Council hereby approve the request from the Phelpston Community Recreation Association for painting of lines for two (2) Pickleball Courts on the Phelpston Rink, at an approximate cost of $1,200.00, to be funded from the 2024 Council Discretionary Funds for Ward 2.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of April 3, 2024 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of April 3, 2024 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of April 3, 2024

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.11 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 9.2 - Award of Tender 2024-15-IOS – Dust Suppressant 9.3 - Award of Tender 2024-28-IOS – Pulverization, Micro Surfacing & Surface Treatment 9.4 - INTUS Smart Network Solutions Easement Agreement 9.5 - Termination of Reduced Load Period 9.6 - Stonemanor Phase 3 - Certificate of Final Completion 9.7 - Amendments to South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan - Notification of Consultation Pursuant to Section 34(2) and 34(3) of the Clean Water Act 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07 9.8 - Midhurst Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Midhurst Landowners Group (MLG) External Servicing Agreement Authorization 9.9 - ZB-2024-001 (B. Franssen) 4299 Penetanguishene Road 9.10 - SU-2015-002 PGC Industrial Subdivision Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval 9.11 - Cash-in-Lieu of Parking - 26 Queen Street West (Imeneo)

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding the Award of Tender 2024-15-IOS – Dust Suppressant, dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That Tender 2024-15-IOS be awarded to Da-Lee Dust Control Limited, for $173,375.00 excluding HST ($176,426.40 including HST recoveries) for dust suppressant in 2024; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist titled Award of Tender 2024-28-IOS – Pulverization, Micro Surfacing & Surface Treatment, dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That Tender 2024-28-IOS be awarded to Duncor Enterprises Inc., in the amount of $872,512.56 excluding HST ($887,868.78 including HST recoveries) for pulverization, micro surfacing and surface treatment on specified road segments in 2024; and, That the additional $115,282.42 including HST recoveries be appropriated from the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding the INTUS Smart Network Solutions – Authorization for Municipal Easement, dated April 17, 2024 be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Easement Agreement with INTUS Smart Network Solutions for an easement over lands municipally known as The North Simcoe Rail Trail, from Elmvale to Flos Road 10 W, for the purpose of a fibre optic conduit substantially in the form presented, subject to such revisions as necessary in consultation with the Township solicitor; and, That all costs associated with enacting the easement be paid for by INTUS Smart Network Solutions.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding the Termination of Reduced Load Period, dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That Council hereby direct that the 2024 reduced load period terminate on April 18th, 2024; and, That a by-law to amend by-law 2009-079 to delegate authority to the Director of Public Works, or their designate, to alter the start and end dates of the reduced load period, as per the recommendation from the MTO’s Reduced Load Period Calculator, be presented at the next regular meeting of Council for consideration.

That the report from the Development Engineering Technologist regarding the Stonemanor Woods Phase 3 Certificate of Final Completion, dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, be authorized to sign the Certificate of Final Completion for Stonemanor Woods Phase 3.

That the report from the Development Engineering Technologist regarding Amendments to South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan - Notification of Consultation Pursuant to Section 34(2) and 34(3) of the Clean Water Act 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07 dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby endorse the proposed amendments to the Township of Springwater Chapter of the Severn Sound and Nottawasaga Valley Source Protection Area Approved Assessment Report, as well as the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan outlined in the “Amendments to South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan, Notification of Consultation Pursuant to Section 34(2) and 34(3) of the Clean Water Act 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07”.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding the Midhurst Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Midhurst Landowners Group (MLG) External Servicing Agreement Authorization, dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Midhurst Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) External Servicing Agreement in a form substantially in accordance with the draft attached to this report, Appendix A, subject to final clearance and acceptance from the Township’s review engineer and solicitor.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2024-001 (Franssen) dated April 17, 2024, be received; and, That By-law 5000-382 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on April 17, 2024.

That the report from the Planner regarding SU-2015-002 – PGC Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval dated April 17, 2024 be received; and, That Council approve a one (1) year extension of draft plan approval.

That the report from the Planner regarding Cash-in-Lieu of Parking for 26 Queen Street West, dated April 17, 2024 be received; and, That a By-law be presented to Council for Consideration on April 17, 2024, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - March 2024 2) By-law Monthly Activity Report - March 2024 3) Credit Card Register - February 2024 4) Cheque Register - March 2024

Whereas St Joseph’s High School delegated to Council at its April 3, 2024, regular meeting requesting funding to support the schools Fort Willow Archaeological Dig; and, Whereas additional information was requested by Council regarding the costs of the program; and, Whereas it was advised that the total costs for the program in 2023 was $9,120.00, $7,320.00 of which was attributed to bussing of the students. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council hereby supports the important work completed by St. Joseph’s High School at Fort Willow, which is located within the Township of Springwater, by preserving its history through archaeological digs of the site for historical artifacts, notably from the War of 1812. And Further That Council authorize a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 for the 2025 Fort Willow archaeological dig, to be funded from proceeds of the Springwater Swing Golf Tournament.

Whereas Springwater residents are concerned with the lack of access to primary care within our community; and, Whereas on April 3, 2024, Council was advised that the Ministry of Health denied an application from a local doctor for a family physicians office within the Elmvale area. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council call on the Ministry of Health and all provincial partners to work collaboratively to review and reverse this decision in order to assist with bringing a family physician to the Elmvale area. And Further That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, the Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General/MPP for Barrie – Springwater- Oro-Medonte and the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.

Whereas Springwater Township is developing a Community Hub for its residents that is to be located on Township lands at the northwest corner of Highway 26 and Snow Valley Rd; and, Whereas, on January 19, 2022, council awarded the Community Hub Master Plan to Weston Consulting for $183,002.64, including HST recoveries and an additional $8,002.64 from the Community Hub Agreement developer contribution; and, Whereas Weston Consulting presented several concepts and cost estimates with the most recent estimates presented amounting to approximately $64 million for Phase One - excluding the estimated $4 million for outdoor features and splash pad, approximately $24 million for Phase Two, and approximately $19 million for Phase Three; and, Whereas a realistic assessment of the Township's ability to fund Phase One of the project is both prudent and needed to establish a base line that is fiscally responsible and affordable; and, Further That staff be directed to report back to Council with funding examples/scenarios that consider Springwater Township's financial capabilities for funding the project including, but is not limited to, Development Charges, long-term debt costs associated with large capital projects, and potential tax implications for taxpayers in servicing that debt with the goal to give Council a realistic and manageable range of potential project funding options for Phase One of the Community Hub; and, Further That staff also include a broad estimation that provides a g

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2024-029 Cash-in-Lieu of Parking - 26 Queen Street West (Imeneo) 2024-030 Easement Agreement (INTUS Smart Network Solutions)) 5000-382 ZB-2024-001 (Franssen) 4299 Penetanguishene Road

That By-law 2024-031 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on April 17, 2024 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:05 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on May 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.