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Regular Council
March 5, 2025
What was decided (21 motions)
17 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of March 5, 2025 come to order at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Fisher
Carried
That this Public Meeting of Council held under Sections 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-018 by J. Nethery on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, and; for a Redline Revision RR-2025-001 by MHBC on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, be called to order at 6:35 PM.
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Thompson
Carried
That this Public Meeting held under Sections 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-018 by J. Nethery on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, and; for a Redline Revision RR-2025-001 by MHBC on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, does now adjourn at 7:45 PM.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That Council, having held a Public Meeting in accordance with Sections 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-018 by J. Nethery on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Fisher
Referred
That Council, having held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for a Redline Revision RR-2025-001 by MHBC on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Alexander
Referred
That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of February 19, 2025 2) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of February 19, 2025
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting of January 25, 2025 2) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors End of 2024 Business Meeting of January 25, 2025
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the correspondence dated February 19, 2025 from the Midhurst Landowners Group Inc., be received for information. Amended C105B-2025 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That the letter be circulated to the Provincial Facilitator, Preimer Doug Ford, MPP Doug Downey and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the correspondence dated February 19, 2025 from the Midhurst Landowners Group Inc., be received for information; and, That the letter be circulated to the Provincial Facilitator, Priemer Doug Ford, MPP Doug Downey and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A recorded vote was requested by Deputy Mayor Cabral. Yes: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher No: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That Action Report items 10.2 through to 10.7 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of 10.2. and 10.3. to be dealt with separately. 10.2 - 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 10.3 - 2025 Trails Master Plan Update 10.4 - Huronia West OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference 10.5 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZB-2024-020 - 1954 Flos Road 8 West (Imhoff) 10.6 - Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval SU-2015-002 – PGC Industrial Subdivision 10.7 - Stonemanor Woods – Reduction of Securities
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference dated March 5, 2025, be received; and, That a by-law to adopt the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference be presented for consideration at the March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2024-020 (Imhoff) dated March 5, 2025, be received; and, That By-law 5000-403 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on March 5, 2025.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Junior Planner regarding Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval related to Township File No. SU-2015-002 (PGC Industrial Subdivision) be received; and That Council approve a one (1) year extension of draft plan approval.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Development Engineering Technologist concerning the reduction of securities for the Stonemanor Woods development dated March 5, 2025, be received; and, That securities amounting to $2,053,767.50 be released and returned to Stonemanor Woods Holding Corp.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Director of Recreation, Parks and Facilities regarding the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update, dated March 5, 2025, be received; and, That Council adopts the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as presented.
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Garwood
Deferred
That the motion now before Council be
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Cabral
Deferred
That the report from the Director of Recreation, Parks and Facilities regarding the 2025 Trails Master Plan Update, dated March 5, 2025, be received.
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Update on County Council Composition Change 2) Update on Conservation Authority Amalgamation Process
Moved by Moore, seconded by Fisher
Carried
That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2025-025 Establish Terms of Reference for Huronia West OPP Detachment Board 5000-403 ZBA-2024-020 - 1954 Flos Road 8 West
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That By-law 2025-026 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on March 5, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Alexander
Carried
That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:41 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on March 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.