Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of March 19, 2025 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Delegation from MHBC Planning regarding a Minister's Zoning Order Request for 731 Sunnidale Road, be received.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of March 5, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of March 5, 2025 3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of March 5, 2025

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board Meeting of February 28, 2025 2) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Source Protection Authority Committee Meeting of February 28, 2025 3) Minutes of the Outdoor Digital Signage Hearing Committee Meeting of March 4, 2024

That the correspondence and resolution dated March 4, 2025 from the Township of Oro-Medonte regarding the Barrie Boundary Adjustment Provincial Facilitation Process; be received for information.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services and Junior Planner regarding MZO-2024-002 (731 Sunnidale Road), dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, Option 1 That Council for the Township of Springwater endorses Sunnidale OP Inc.’s proposed MZO request to locate a five-hundred and nine (509) unit townhome development on the lands municipally known as 731 Sunnidale Road through a Provincial land use approval process. Or, Option 2 That Council for the Township of Springwater does not endorse Sunnidale OP Inc.’s proposed MZO request to locate a five-hundred and nine (509) unit townhome development on the lands municipally known as 731 Sunnidale Road. Amended C122B-2025 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To strike out 'five-hundred and nine (509) unit townhome' and replace with 'mixed-use residential' in both options.

That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To select Option 1 That Council for the Township of Springwater endorses Sunnidale OP Inc.’s proposed MZO request to locate a mixed-use residential development on the lands municipally known as 731 Sunnidale Road through a Provincial land use approval process.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services and Junior Planner regarding MZO-2024-002 (731 Sunnidale Road), dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, That Council for the Township of Springwater endorses Sunnidale OP Inc.’s proposed MZO request to locate a mixed-use residential development on the lands municipally known as 731 Sunnidale Road through a Provincial land use approval process.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.7 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of Items 9.6 and 9.7 to be dealt with separately. 9.2 - Renewal of Municipal Insurance Program for 2025/2026 9.3 - 2025-03-PW – Tandem Truck Tender 9.4 - 14 Finlay Mill Road– Reduction of Securities 9.5 - Award of Project 2024-13-PW Elmvale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades 9.6 - Ward Boundary Review - Additional Options 9.7 - Special Events By-Law Update

That the report from the Procurement & Claims Administration Coordinator regarding the renewal of the Municipal Insurance Program for 2025/2026, dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign on behalf of the Township any necessary contracts, agreements, forms or documents regarding the April 1, 2025, insurance renewal.

That the report from the Operations Technician regarding 2025-03-PW Tandem Truck Tender Award, dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, That an award be made to Lewis Motors Sales Inc. for a new 2026 International Model HV 615 tandem axle truck with Viking winter equipment, in the amount of $416,518.00, including $2,000.00 provisional equipment, plus HST be accepted ($423,848.72 including HST recoveries); and, That the additional $3,848.72 including HST required funding be drawn from the Public Works Reserve.

That the report from the Development Engineering Technologist concerning the reduction of securities for 14 Findlay Mill Road dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, That securities amounting to $76,500.75 be released and returned to MacIntyre Family Holdings.

That the report from the Capital Engineering Technologist titled Award of Project 2024-13-PW Elmvale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2024-13-PW Elmvale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades be awarded to Baseline Constructors Inc. for $3,325,000 excluding HST ($3,383,250 including HST recoveries); and, That a 10% contingency totalling $332,500 excluding HST ($338,352 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; and, That Capital projects 2020-301, 2022-18, 2022-40 and 2023-106 be consolidated into project 2025-86 Elmvale WWTP Phase 1; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Clerk regarding the Ward Boundary Review – Additional Options dated March 19, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the additional research by the consultant in the amount of $5,000 plus HST to explore potential options as follows:  6 wards;  Without increasing the composition of Council;  5 ward option with a population trigger in Midhurst to create a 6th ward; and, That additional funding as required be drawn from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and, That Council direct that additional public consultation be in a public meeting format. Councillor Garwood requested a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, Alexander, Thompson, Moore, and Fisher No: Cabral

That the report from the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding the Special Events By-law Update, dated March 19, 2025, be received; and That the proposed Special Events By-law be presented for consideration at the April 2, 2025, Regular Council meeting.

That the motion now before Council be

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information with the exception of Items 4 and 6 to be dealt with separately. 1) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - February 2025 2) Q4 2024 Procurement Summary 3) 2024 Statement of Council & Board Remuneration & Expenses 4) 2024 Statement of Discretionary Funds 5) 2024 Water System Annual and Summary Reports 6) International Competition Grant Program 7) Additional Residential Unit By-law Update (By-law 5000-329) 8) Corporate Credit Card Report - January 2025 9) Cheque Register - February 2025

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 4) 2024 Statement of Discretionary Funds

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 6) International Competition Grant Program Amended C132B-2025 Moved by Alexander Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That staff report back with an International Competition Grant Program Policy with the original eligibility criteria, application process, and evaluation methods for the grant program; and, That the policy includes the addition of a maximum of two grants to be awarded annually; and, That $2,000 from the Springwater Swing Fund be allocated annually to the International Competition Grant Program beginning in 2026.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 6) International Competition Grant Program That staff report back with an International Competition Grant Program Policy with the original eligibility criteria, application process, and evaluation methods for the grant program; and, That the policy includes the addition of a maximum of two grants to be awarded annually; and, That $2,000 from the Springwater Swing Fund be allocated annually to the International Competition Grant Program beginning in 2026.

That By-law 2025-028 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on March 19, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 9:02 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on April 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.