Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of May 21, 2025 come to order at 6:30p.m.

That the correspondence from the City of Barrie dated May 9, 2025 and presentation from Mayor Nuttall and staff regarding the proposed City of Barrie Boundary Adjustment, be received for information. A recorded vote was requested by Deputy Mayor Cabral. Yes: Thompson, Coughlin No: Garwood, Alexander, Moore, Fisher, Cabral

That Council hereby waves Section 8.37 of the procedural By-law to allow additional Questions, during question period for this evenings meeting.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the proposed amendment to the development charges by-law and underlying background study be called to order at 9:07PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended to present and obtain public input on the proposed amendment to the development charges by-law and underlying background study does now adjourn at 9:11 PM

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of May 7, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of May 7, 2025

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Huronia West O.P.P Detachment Board Committee Meeting of February 12, 2025

That the municipal resolutions regarding Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers, be received for information.

That the memo from the Elmvale BIA Regarding a Request to Use the Elmvale BIA's Reserve Fund, be received for information. Amended C234B-2025 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That Council approves the Elmvale BIA's request to use $5,000 from the Elmvale BIA Reserve Fund.

That the memo from the Elmvale BIA Regarding a Request to Use the Elmvale BIA's Reserve Fund, be received for information; and That Council approves the Elmvale BIA's request to use $5,000 from the Elmvale BIA Reserve Fund.

That the report regarding Integrity Commissioner Services from the Clerk dated May 21, 2025, be received, and; That Council provides direction to staff as follows: Option One That Council directs staff to execute a permanent contract with Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner Services. OR Option Two That Council directs staff to continue with Aird & Berlis LLP for Interim Integrity Commissioner Services, and; That staff be directed to proceed with a formal procurement process for Integrity Commissioner Services and report back. Amended C235B-2025 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To select Option Two That Council directs staff to continue with Aird & Berlis LLP for Interim Integrity Commissioner Services, and; That staff be directed to proceed with a formal procurement process for Integrity Commissioner Services and report back.

That the report regarding Integrity Commissioner Services from the Clerk dated May 21, 2025, be received, and; That Council directs staff to continue with Aird & Berlis LLP for Interim Integrity Commissioner Services, and; That staff be directed to proceed with a formal procurement process for Integrity Commissioner Services and report back.

That Action Report items 11.2 through to 11.6 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. With the exception of item 11.2 to be dealt with separately. 11.2 - Dispensation of EDHS Donation Funds 11.3 - Award of 2025-07-RFP-Wide Area Mower 11.4 - Springwater Transportation Master Plan 11.5 - Elmvale Village (Huron Creek) – Phase II Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval 11.6 - Additional Residential Unit By-law Update

That the report from the Manger, Recreation, Parks and Facilities regarding the Award of RFT 2025-07-RPF – Wide Area Mower, dated May 21, 2025, be received; and, That Tender 2025-07 be awarded to McLaren Equipment Ltd. for a new John Deere 1600 Turbo TerrainCut™ Wide-Area Mower, in the amount of $88,999.00 excluding HST ($90,565.38 including HST recoveries); and, That the additional $565.38 including HST recoveries be funded through debt – internal financing; and, That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Manager, Capital Infrastructure Delivery regarding the Springwater Transportation Master Plan, dated May 21, 2025, be received; and, That Council adopts the Transportation Master Plan as presented.

That the report from the Planner regarding SU-2008-001 Elmvale Village – Phase II Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval, dated May 21, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve a two (2) year extension of draft plan approval.

That the report from the Senior Planner regarding ZB-2025-003 Additional Residential Unit By-law Update dated May 21, 2025, be received; and, That By-law 5000-406 be presented at the May 21, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council for consideration and approval.

That the report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities regarding Dispensation of EDHS Donation Funds dated May 21, 2025, be received, and; That a by-law for the Terms of Reference for the EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee be presented at the May 21, 2025, Regular Meeting for consideration, and; That Council hereby appoints George Allen as the Community Member at Large to the Ad Hoc Committee; and, That Councillor Garwood be appointed to the Committee as the Council representative. Amended C241B-2025 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Alexander That Council hereby amend the Terms of Reference as follows; To Add two additional members to the Ad Hoc Committee as follows; Add additional Community Member at Large; and seek out application through the appropriate process; and To appoint Councillor Alexander as an additional council representative to the membership compliment.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information with the exception of item 4 to be dealt with separately. 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - April 2025 2) By-law Activity Report – April 2025 3) Ministerial Delegations - 2025 AMO Conference 4) Deferral of Bishop Park Bridge to 2026

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information Deferral of Bishop Park Bridge to 2026 Amended C243B-2025 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That staff be directed to proceed with the Bishop Park Bridge project in 2025 with an upset limit of $45,000 to be funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information Deferral of Bishop Park Bridge to 2026; and, That staff be directed to proceed with the Bishop Park Bridge project in 2025 with an upset limit of $45,000 to be funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund.

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

That Council hereby waive the Procedural By-law to introduce a Notice of Motion to be considered and voted on at this meeting.

That staff be directed to send all relevant documents and information to Loopstra Nixon LLP for a legal opinion regarding the Barrie Boundary Proposal including but not limited to:  Council Resolution from May 5th,  Reports From Midhurst Landowners Group May 15th,  Watson Report,  Information received in Closed Session,  City of Barrie Proposal,  Hemson Report,  Agendas,  Staff Reports, And that a subsequent meeting be schedule for Council to receive the legal opinion.

That Council hereby approve all information regarding the City of Barrie be published in the Springwater News.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-406 ZB-2025-003 Additional Residential Unit By-law Update 2025-044 Amend Development Charges By-law 2023-070 2025-045 Appoint Interim Integrity Commissioner 2025-046 Establish Terms of Reference for Elmvale District High School Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee, as amended

That By-law 2025-047 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on May 21, 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 10:17p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on June 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.