Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of May 7, 2025 come to order at 6:46 p.m.

That the delegation from Andrew Webster regarding a Midhurst Heights Progress Update, be received.

That the delegation from Andrew Webster regarding a Midhurst Heights Progress Update, be received; and, That the Midhurst Heights Progress Update be

That staff be directed to report back on the history of the Midhurst Heights project and address concerns raised during the meeting.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council – Closed Session of April 16, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of April 16, 2025 3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of April 16, 2025 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council – Closed Session of April 22, 2025 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of April 22, 2025

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of November 14, 2024 2) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board Meeting of March 28, 2025

That the correspondence from the County of Simcoe regarding a request to consider consent of County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25 to change the composition of County Council, be received.

That the motion now before Council be

Whereas the Ontario government has expanded the "strong mayor" powers to 169 additional municipalities, which grants mayors in these municipalities more authority, particularly concerning the control of municipal budgets and planning decisions; and, Whereas this proposal has raised significant concerns regarding the centralization of power, erosion of local democracy, reduced accountability, and the potential for the abuse of power; and, Whereas the expansion of strong mayor powers undermines the collaborative nature of municipal governance, and diminishes the role of elected municipal councillors in representing the diverse interests of the community; and, Whereas concerns have been raised about the negative impacts on public trust, democratic participation, and municipal decision-making processes, if mayors are able to bypass council decisions without adequate consultation or oversight. Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Springwater opposes the Strong Mayor Powers; and That the Council formally expresses its opposition to the Ontario government's expansion of the Strong Mayor Powers to preserve local democracy, transparency, and accountability. Further Be It Resolved That a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Ontario Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Doug Downey, all Ontario municipalities, as well as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for further action.

Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Springwater formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax co

That the Agricultural Advisory Committee's Resolution regarding Agricultural Product Exemptions on Reduced Load Restrictions, be received for information.

That the Agricultural Advisory Committee's Resolution regarding Farm Garbage Collection, be received for information.

That the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee's Resolution regarding the Road Naming Policy, be received for information. Amended C199B-2025 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That Council endorse the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee's recommendation to emphasize the option of the names of local servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice for future road namings be included as part of the policy update.

That the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee's Resolution regarding the Road Naming Policy, be received for information; and, That Council endorse the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee's recommendation to emphasize the option of the names of local servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice for future road namings be included as part of the policy update.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.12 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of 9.2 and 9.5 to be dealt with separately. 9.2 - International Competition Grant Program Policy 9.3 - ZB-2025-002 - 2229 North Orr Lake Road - Murray 9.4 - SU-2022-001, ZB-2022-011 (Mallory--Godfrey) Approval of Draft Plan Conditions 9.5 - 2024 Tax Adjustments and Supplementary Taxes 9.6 - Hydro One Ice Storm 2025 Recovery Grant 9.7 - Award of Project - 2025-18-PW Mill Street Reconstruction and Martin Street Resurfacing 9.8 - Award of Project 2025-19-PW Kerr Street Reconstruction and Wilson Drive Resurfacing 9.9 - Award of Tender 2025-33-PW - Russell Road Rehabilitation 9.10 - Award of Tender 2025-30-PW – Pulverization and Double Surface Treatment 9.11 - Award of Tender 2025-25-PW - Supply and Place Hot Mix Asphalt 9.12 - Award of Tender 2025-35-PW – Aggregate Hauling

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2025-002 (Murray) dated May 7, 2025 be received; and, That By-law 5000-404 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on May 7, 2025.

That the report from the Junior Planner regarding SU-2022-001 & ZB-2022-011 (Mallory—Godfrey) dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the Mallory—Godfrey Draft Plan of Subdivision and associated Draft Plan Conditions subject to minor modifications from the Township Engineer and Solicitor; and, That By-law 5000-405 to amend By-law 5000 for the Mallory—Godfrey proposal be submitted to Council for approval on May 7, 2025.

That the report from the Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer regarding Hydro One Ice Storm 2025 Recovery Grant, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Council authorize staff to apply for the Hydro One Ice Storm 2025 Recovery Grant.

That the report from the Capital Engineering Technologist titled Award of Project 2025-18-PW Mill Street Reconstruction and Martin Street Resurfacing, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2025-18-PW Mill Street Reconstruction and Martin Street Resurfacing be awarded to Four Brothers Construction Corporation for $2,187,647.25, excluding HST, ($2,226,149.84 including HST recoveries and provisional items); and, That a 10% contingency totalling $218,764.72 excluding HST ($222,614.98 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Capital Engineering Technologist titled Award of RFT #2025-19-PW Kerr Street Reconstruction and Wilson Drive Resurfacing, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Tender #2025-19-PW Kerr Street Reconstruction and Wilson Drive Resurfacing tender be awarded to Georgian Paving, a division of Miller Paving Ltd., for $1,853,116.00, excluding HST, ($1,885,730.84 including HST recoveries and provisional items); and, That a 10% contingency totalling $185,311.60 excluding HST ($188,573.08 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; 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 2025-33-PW – Russell Road Rehabilitation, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2025-33-PW be awarded to GIP Paving Inc., in the amount of $231,839.08 excluding HST ($235,919.45 including HST recoveries) for the supply of all equipment, trucks, and labour to pulverize the existing asphalt and place hot mix asphalt on Russell Road between Doran Road and Forbes Road; and, That a 10% contingency totalling $23,183.91 excluding HST ($23,591.95 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; 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 2025-30-PW – Pulverization and Double Surface Treatment, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2025-30-PW be awarded to Duncor Enterprises Inc., in the amount of $321,761.00 excluding HST ($327,423.99 including HST recoveries) for pulverization and double surface treatment on specified road segments; and, That a 10% contingency totalling $32,176.1 excluding HST ($32,742.40 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; 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 2025-25-PW – Supply and Place Hot Mix Asphalt, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2025-25-PW be awarded to GIP Paving Inc., in the amount of $997,045.77 excluding HST ($1,014,593.78 including HST recoveries and provisional items) for the supply and placement of hot mix asphalt on specified road segments and Municipal Firehall parking lot; and, That a 10% contingency totalling $99,704.58 excluding HST ($101,459.38 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist entitled Award of Tender 2025-35-PW – Aggregate Hauling, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2025-35-PW be awarded to Dalton R. Lowe & Sons Ltd., for $172,500.00 excluding HST ($175,536.00, including HST recoveries and provisional items); and, That Council approve the re-allocation of $6,500.00 from capital budget project number 2028-31 Flos Rd 7 E to capital budget project number 2025-66 Flos Road 4 W – Atkinson; and, That Council approve the re-allocation of $11,100.00 from capital budget project number 2028-31 Flos Rd 7 E to capital budget project number 2025-68 Midves – cul-de-sac; and, That Council approve the re-allocation of $22,200.00 from capital budget project number 2025-70 Scarlett Line to capital budget project number 2025-72 Nursery Road; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Legislative – Records Coordinator regarding the International Competition Grant Program Policy, dated April 16, 2025, be received, and; That Council hereby approves the International Grant Competition Program Policy as amended with "athletics" struck out.

That the report from the Manager of Taxation and Revenue/Deputy Treasurer regarding the 2024 Tax Adjustments and Supplementary Taxes, dated May 7, 2025, be received; and, That the Tax Adjustments as outlined in the subject report and on the attached schedule be approved.

That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 1) Notice of Motion Requesting an Audit/Review of any Contract Awards Exceeding $75,001

That Council hereby approve a donation in the amount of $4,000 to the Anten Mills Community Recreation Association to purchase banners and signs to commemorate the 150 Anniversary of Anten Mills, to be funded from the Council Discretionary Funds for Ward 3; and, That the Anten Mills Community Recreation Association acknowledges and follows all applicable Township policies and required approvals and permits from Hydro One, the County of Simcoe and the Township.

Whereas The Friends of Wiidookdaadiwin (FOW), the County of Simcoe, and three First Nation communities, has developed a new and significant tourism destination within our municipality; and, Whereas this project has received substantial financial and material support from indigenous communities, local service clubs, businesses, and individuals to enhance cultural tourism and promote the area's rich history and culture; and, Whereas The Friends of Wiidookdaadiwin have demonstrated a commitment to the site’s success and are requesting operational support in maintaining consistent opening hours. Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Township of Springwater direct Township staff to coordinate the daily unlocking of the gate at the Wiidookdaadiwin Tourism Site at 9:00 AM, 7 days a week, starting May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. Amended C214B-2025 Moved by Moore Seconded by Thompson That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That Council and staff be directed to come up with a volunteer schedule for May of Council members and staff; and, That staff report back at the next Regular meeting on a remote locking system at the site.

That Council hereby extend the automatic adjournment of the meeting to 10:30 PM

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-404 ZB-2025-002 - 2229 North Orr Lake Road - Murray 5000-405 ZB-2022-011 – S. Godfrey 2025-039 Appointment By-law - By-law Summer Students 2025-040 2025 Final Levy and Tax Rates

That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2025-042 City of Barrie Boundary Discussions Mayor Coughlin called a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson No: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher

That By-law 2025-041 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on May 7, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.