Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 3, 2025 come to order at 6:46p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2025-004 by N. Franks on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, be called to order at 6:48 PM

That this Public Meeting held under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for ZB-2025-004 by N. Franks on behalf of the owners of the subject lands, does now adjourn at 6:53 PM

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2025-004 - 2774 Old Second South (Atton) dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That By-law 5000-410 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on September 3, 2025, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That the delegation from the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka regarding Supporting Children and Youth Impacted by Abuse, Exploitation, and Violence in Our Community; be received. Amended C299B-2025 Moved by Thompson Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That Council hereby requests the mayor include a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 per year for two years to the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka, with funds to be provided by the proceeds of the Springwater Swing Golf Tournament in the 2026/27 budget.

That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That correspondence be sent to all County of Simcoe municipalities regarding the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka.

That the delegation from the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka regarding Supporting Children and Youth Impacted by Abuse, Exploitation, and Violence in Our Community; be received; and, That Council hereby requests the mayor include a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 per year for two years to the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka, with funds to be provided by the proceeds of the Springwater Swing Golf Tournament in the 2026/27 budget; and, That correspondence be sent to all County of Simcoe municipalities regarding the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka.

That the presentation from Watson & Associates regarding the Ward Boundary Review Follow-up; be received.

That the motion now before Council be

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of July 2, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of July 2, 2025 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of July 2, 2025 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of July 29, 2025 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of July 29, 2025 6) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of August 14, 2025 7) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of August 14, 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 June 12, 2025 2) Minutes of the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board Meeting of June 24, 2025 3) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Meeting of June 27, 2025

That Correspondence items 10.2 through to 10.4 be received as information: 10.2 - Correspondence from Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP on behalf of 2252841 Ontario Inc. (Paul Sadlon) dated August 13, 2025 re: 2252841 Ontario Inc. (Paul Sadlon) and MZO-2023-002 10.3 - Correspondence from Midhurst Landowner's Group dated August 14, 2025 re: Servicing Bayfield Corridor 10.4 - Correspondence from Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Lonybra Developments Inc. and Sean Homes dated August 27, 2025 re: Servicing Feasibility Assessment

That Action Report items 11.2 through to 11.15 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of Items 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 and 11.8, to be dealt with separately. 11.2 - 2026 Municipal and School Board Election – Alternative Voting Methods 11.3 - Noise Exemption Request - Small Private Outdoor Wedding - 1425 Flos Road 10 West, Elmvale 11.4 - Resurfacing of Doran Park Courts 11.5 - Award of RFQ for Bishop Park Bridge Rehabilitation 11.6 - Sno Voyagers Clubhouse Lease - 1053 Coughlin Road 11.7 - 2025 Year End Holiday Office Closure 11.8 - Midhurst Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant (Phase 1) External Servicing Agreement 11.9 - Reallocation of Capital Funding - Project #2025-61 11.10 - Fees and Charges for Water Service Line Flushes 11.11 - Development Engineering Review Fee Policy and Update to Fees and Charges By-law 2024-046 11.12 - Midhurst Heights Phase 1C/1D Stage 2 Subdivision Agreement Authorization Report 11.13 - Update to Parkland Dedication By-law 2019-066 11.14 - Road and Subdivision Naming Policy Update 11.15 - Park Naming - D. Hickling Phase -1B/Thompson Park

That the report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities regarding the Award of RFQ for Bishop Park Bridge Rehabilitation, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That RFQ 2025-56 Bishop Park Bridge Rehabilitation be awarded to Western Mechanical in the amount of $50,807.00 excluding HST ($51,701.20 including HST recoveries); and, That a 5% contingency totalling $2,540.35 excluding HST ($2,585.06 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; and, That the additional funds required in the amount of $9,286.26 to be drawn from the Tax Capital Reserve.

That the report from the Manager of Community Services regarding the Sno Voyagers Clubhouse Lease located at 1053 Coughlin Road dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That Council approves a new lease agreement with the Sno Voyagers Club located at 1053 Coughlin Road; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.

That the report from the Manager, People – Talent, Payroll and Benefits regarding the 2025 Year End Holiday Office Closure, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That the 2025 Year End Holiday Office Closure schedule for the Township Administration Centre and Fire Station 3 administrative office as outlined in the subject report be approved and communicated.

That the report from the Manager, Capital Infrastructure Delivery regarding Reallocation of Capital Funds – Project #2025-61, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the reallocation of the approved Capital funds from project #2025-61 in the amount of $150,000 for the purchase of a front-end loader snow blower attachment and emergency road closure trailers; and, That staff proceed with the acquisition of the equipment as outlined in this report.

That the report from the Manager, Capital Infrastructure Delivery titled Fees and Charges for Water Service Line Flushes, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the introduction of a fee for non-essential water service line flushes in the amount of $100, plus all applicable billable time and expenses from OCWA and Wamco; and, That the fee be waived in cases where water pressure does not meet 3 gallons per minute or extended discolouration is present; and, That a by-law to amend Water By-Law - 2025-033, be presented for consideration on September 17, 2025; and, That a by-law to amend the Fees & Charges By-Law 2024-046 for the inclusion of a non-essential water service line flush, be presented for consideration on September 17, 2025.

That the report from the Manager of Development Services regarding the Development Engineering Review Fee Policy and update to the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-046 (Schedule G&I – Public Works Services) dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That the Development Engineering Review Fee Policy, attached as Appendix B to this report, be approved; and, That a by-law to amend Schedule G&I – Public Works Services of the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law 2024-046 be presented for consideration on September 17, 2025.

That the report from the Junior Planner regarding Authorization to execute the Midhurst Heights Phase 1C and 1D Stage 2 Subdivision Agreement, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Stage 2 Subdivision Agreement for Phase 1C and 1D to allow for installation of internal infrastructure and associated site works, subject to minor revisions by the Township Solicitor and Township Engineer.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding an Update to Parkland Dedication By-law 2019-066 (Repeal and Replace) dated September 3, 2025 be received; That a by-law to repeal and replace Parkland Dedication By-law 2019-066 be presented for consideration on September 17, 2025; and, That a by-law to amend Schedule “H” of the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-046, to reflect the updated benchmark lot valuations, be presented for consideration on September 17, 2025.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services and the Secretary Treasurer regarding the Township’s Road and Subdivision Naming Policy Update dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That the updated Road and Subdivision Naming Policy, attached as Appendix A to this report, be approved.

That the report from the Secretary Treasurer regarding Park Naming – D. Hickling – Phase 1B/Thompson Park, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That Council accepts the proposed park name “Adam Elliott Park”; and, That the appropriate park naming By-law be submitted to Council for consideration.

That the report from the Clerk regarding 2026 Municipal and School Board Election – Alternative Voting Methods dated September 3, 2025, be received; and That Council hereby authorize the use of In-person Electronic and Remote Internet/Telephone Voting, utilizing a multiple verification process, for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election; and That a by-law authorizing the Alternative Voting Method be presented for consideration at the September 17, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council.

That the report from the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding Noise By-law Exemption Request – Small Private Wedding– 1425 Flos Road 10 West, dated September 3rd, 2025, be received; and, That Council hereby approve the Noise By-law Exemption Request for a Small Private Outdoor Wedding from 4:30pm to 11:59pm on September 6th, 2025, located at 1456 Flos Road 10 West.

That the report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities regarding the Resurfacing of Doran Park Courts dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That Council approves the expense for resurfacing the Doran Park Tennis Courts, in partnership with the Barrie North Winter Tennis Club, to an upset limit of not more than $27,000 plus HST to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and, That Council endorses the work to be completed as soon as possible with an ideal end date of no later than October 1, 2025.

That the report from the Director of Public Works and Infrastructure regarding the Midhurst Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant (“WWTP”) External Works Agreement, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Midhurst Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) External Works Agreement in a form substantially in accordance with the draft attached to this report (Appendix A) subject to confirmation of allocation for Township Projects such as but not limited to the Community Hub, Paramedic Station, Fire Hall, and/or Medical Centre; and final clearances and acceptance from the Township’s engineering consultant and solicitor; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the associated Contractor’s Direct Agreement in Schedule H-1 of the External Works Agreement, in a form substantially in accordance with the draft attached to this report (Appendix B) subject to final clearances and acceptance from the Township’s engineering consultant and solicitor.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - June 2025 2) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - July 2025 3) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - June 2025 4) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - July 2025 5) Huronia West OPP Detachment Board 2024 Annual Report 6) 2025 Doors Open Simcoe County Event 7) Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout Gate – Gate Pricing

That Council hereby extends the automatic adjournment to 11:00 pm.

Whereas the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, permits the designation of a part of a highway within the jurisdiction of a municipality as a Community Safety Zone, in accordance with Section 214.1, to address matters related to safety; and, Whereas the safety and well-being of residents and visitors is of utmost importance to the Township of Springwater; and, Whereas Council of the Township of Springwater is of the opinion that public safety is of special concern on Gill Road; and, Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council of the Township of Springwater designates Gill Road, from 100m north of the northern Hillview Crescent intersection to 750m south of the southern Hillview Crescent intersection, as a Community Safety Zone in accordance with the provisions set out in the Highway Traffic Act; and, That a designation by-law be presented at the September 17, 2024 Regular Council meeting.

Whereas Council confirmed interest in 2024 in pursuing a partnership for a Professional Health Services Complex (Hub) located at 1432 Snow Valley Road (western portion of Utility Lands); and, Whereas there is a desire to create a working group to liaison with potential Ministries to explore and secure funding and to coordinate next steps for the project; and, That staff report back on the creation of a working group, comprised of Council members, community members and stakeholders.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2025-058 Appoint Provincial Offences Officers 2025-059 Appoint Provincial Offences Officer and Repeal By-law 2013-023 2025-060 Appoint Provincial Offences Officer and Repeal By-law 2022-008 2025-061 Appoint Provincial Offences Officer and Repeal By-law 2024-102 2025-062 Appoint Provincial Offences Officer and Repeal By-law 2025-039 2025-063 Appoint Provincial Offences Officer and Repeal By-law 2022-091 2025-064 Amend By-law 2024-076 Appointment of Property Standards Officer 2025-065 Appoint Clerk 2025-066 Appoint Deputy Clerk 5000-410 ZB-2025-004 – Atton - 2774 Old Second South

That By-law 2025-067 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on September 3, 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 10:54 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.