Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of June 18, 2025 come to order at 6:34 p.m.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of June 4, 2025

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of April 8, 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. Amended C279B-2025 Moved by Alexander Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That the Council of the Township of Springwater consents to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the County Clerk.

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; and, That the Council of the Township of Springwater consents to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the County Clerk. A recorded vote was called by Mayor Coughlin. Yes: Coughlin, Cabral, Garwood, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher

That correspondence from the Midhurst Landowners Group dated June 2, 2025 regarding Future Residential, Community and Employment Lands in Springwater, be received for information. Amended Mayor Coughlin passed the Chair to Deputy Mayor Cabral to propose an amendment. C280B-2025 Moved by Coughlin Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That staff and Township engineers, Ainley, be directed to review the correspondence and report back to Council.

That correspondence from the Midhurst Landowners Group dated June 2, 2025 regarding Future Residential, Community and Employment Lands in Springwater, be received for information; and, That staff and Township engineers be directed to review the correspondence and report back to Council.

That correspondence from the Midhurst Landowners Group dated June 13, 2025 regarding the June 4, 2025 WSP Growth Management Presentation, be received for information; and, That staff and Township engineers be directed to review the correspondence and report back to Council.

That the Agricultural Advisory Committee's Resolution regarding the City of Barrie Boundary Proposal, be received for information; and, That the memo from the Agricultural Advisory Committee be sent to the Provincial Facilitator.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.3 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 9.2 - Housing – Enabling Water Systems Fund Transfer Payment Agreement Authorization 9.3 - Award of Ice Resurfacer Procurement – Zamboni 450Li

That the report from the Director of Public Works and Infrastructure regarding the Housing – Enabling Water Systems Fund Transfer Payment Agreement Authorization dated June 18, 2025, be received; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement related to the Housing – Enabling Water Systems Fund substantially in the form attached, subject to the final review and satisfaction of the Township Engineer and Solicitor.

That the report from the Director, Recreation, Parks, and Facilities, titled Award of Ice Resurfacer Procurement – Zamboni 450Li, dated June 18, 2025, be received; and, That 2025-46-RPF-Ice Resurfacer, conducted through the Township’s membership within the Canoe Group Purchasing program, be awarded to Zamboni Company Ltd for $173,481.35 excluding HST ($176,534.62 including HST recoveries); and, That Council authorize staff to apply for funding under FCM’s Green Municipal Fund; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.

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 - May 2025 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - May 2025 3) Update to Road Naming Policy 4) Purpose Built Rental Housing Financial Considerations 5) Corporate Credit Card Report - April 2025 6) Cheque Register - May 2025

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 4) Purpose Built Rental Housing Financial Considerations Amended C287B-2025 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That the staff report and Item 4.1. of the May 7, 2025 agenda, the Clarose Midhurst GP Inc. presentation regarding a Midhurst Heights Progress Update, be forwarded to the County; and, That Springwater Council supports the new multi-residential subclass for purpose-built rental housing and requests the County of Simcoe consider its adoption.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 4) Purpose Built Rental Housing Financial Considerations; and, That the staff report and Item 4.1. of the May 7, 2025 agenda, the Clarose Midhurst GP Inc. presentation regarding a Midhurst Heights Progress Update, be forwarded to the County; and, That Springwater Council supports the new multi-residential subclass for purpose-built rental housing and requests the County of Simcoe consider its adoption.

Whereas the Elmvale BIA works with its members, Council, and other stakeholders to ensure that Elmvale continues to be a dynamic area of great shopping, dining, professional services, and cultural opportunities; and, Whereas the Elmvale BIA approved funding to produce a promotional video titled “Elmvale: Sweet by Nature”, with a total project budget of $5,000, and is seeking financial partners to complete the project. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That $1,000 in financial support be provided to the Elmvale BIA from the Ward 1 Councillor’s discretionary fund to support the promotional video titled “Elmvale: Sweet by Nature”.

Whereas the Township of Springwater utilizes a Council Information Package to communicate correspondence items of interest to the Mayor and Members of Council and is available to the public. Now Therefore be it Resolved That staff be directed to report back on the potential impacts and alternative options regarding changes to the Council Information Package and Correspondence Items process.

That Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. be requested to present at the July 2, 2025 Regular Meeting on the Fiscal Impacts of the Barrie Boundary Adjustment as presented to Council on April 16, 2025 in Closed Session.

That By-law 2025-051 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on June 18, 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 8:35 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on July 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.