Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of November 19, 2025 come to order at 6:41 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2025-007 by L. Langman on behalf of Langcrest Farms Ltd., owners of the subject lands, be called to order at 6:44 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for ZB-2025-007 by L. Langman on behalf of Langcrest Farms Ltd., owners of the subject lands, does now adjourn at 6:48 PM.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2025-007 (Langman) dated November 19, 2025, be received; and, That By-law 5000-412 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on November 19, 2025, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That the presentation from Shift Landscape Design, be received.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of November 5, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 5, 2025 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of November 5, 2025 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 10, 2025 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council 2026/27 Budget of November 12, 2025

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Special Board Meeting of July 2, 2025 2) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association 2025 Second Quarter Board Meeting of July 24, 2025

That the paving of Idlewood from Frid Blvd to Neretva be included in the 2026 capital budget, at an estimated cost of $125,000.00

That paving of the Midhurst Community Centre parking lot be included in the 2026 capital budget, at an estimated cost of $50,000.

That Council receive the correspondence and resolutions from Clearview Township dated September 23, 2025 regarding opposition to the proposed Department of National Defence Arctic Over The Horizon Radar (A OTHR) receive site on agricultural land. 1. That the Township of Springwater affirms its support for Clearview Township’s position opposing the permanent conversion of prime, food producing agricultural land for the A OTHR receive site. 2. That Council recognizes the importance of national defence and supports Canada’s need to modernize capabilities, while urging the Department of National Defence to prioritize alternative siting options that avoid productive farmland. 3. That Council direct staff to send a letter to the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, with copies to The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food; The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Keith Currie, President of Canadian Federation of Agriculture; Senator Rob Black, Chair of Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture & Forestry, local MPs and MPPs, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Clearview Township Council, Mr. Drew Spoelstra - President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Dave Ritchie - Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, and other relevant municipal councils within Simcoe County.

That Action Report items 11.2 through to 11.4 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 - Terms of Reference and Committee Member Recruitment - Professional Health Services Complex Ad Hoc Committee 11.3 - Update to Tax Billing and Collection Policy 11.4 - 15 Bertram Industrial Parkway – Reduction of Securities

That the report from the Manager of Taxation and Revenue/Deputy Treasurer regarding the Update to Tax Billing and Collection Policy, dated November 19, 2025, be received; and, That the proposed Tax Billing and Collection Policy attached as Appendix “A” to this report be approved; and, That the existing policy titled Tax Collection Policies, Procedures and Guidelines (2008) attached as Appendix “B” be repealed and replaced with the new Tax Billing and Collection Policy.

That the report from the Capital & Development Engineering Technologist regarding the reduction of securities for 15 Bertram Industrial Parkway be received; and, That the securities totalling $118,742.00 be released; and, That the Certificate of Completion is recommended to be signed by the Development Engineering Technologist.

That the report from the Senior Planner – Special Projects regarding the Terms of Reference and Committee Member Recruitment – Professional Health Services Complex Ad Hoc Committee, dated November 19, 2025, be received; and, That Council hereby approve the Terms of Reference – Professional Health Services Complex Ad Hoc Committee, with a by-law affirming the Terms of Reference to be presented at the November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting for final consideration; and, That staff be directed to proceed with a recruitment process for community representatives to sit on the Committee; and, That the following members of Council be appointed to the Committee: 1. _______________________ 2. _______________________ Amended C484B-2025 Moved by Moore Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: That Councillor Moore and Councillor Alexander be appointed to the Committee

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - October 2025 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - October 2025 3) OP-2025-002 & ZB-2025-006 - 1316 Highway 26 and Part W1/2 Lot 11, Concession 5 Vespra Part 151R42429 (Mitchell) 4) Q3 2025 Procurement Summary Report 5) Corporate Credit Card Report - September 2025 6) October 2025 Cheque Register 7) Winter Operations Plan 2025 - 2026

That staff be directed to consult with the Agricultural Advisory Committee regarding the Fill and Site Alteration By-law 2022-105 to make recommendations regarding potential changes to the by-law in support of agri-business properties in the Township.

Whereas Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is currently facing a significant challenge, as a large number of its computers are nearing expiration; and, Whereas to date, the school has successfully purchased 31 new devices and plans to acquire an additional 10; however, there remains a need to fundraise for 66 more Chromebooks this year and an additional 108 by 2027, at an estimated cost of $350 per device, for a total funding requirement of approximately $60,900; and, Whereas the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) no longer provides funding for Chromebook replacements, leaving schools responsible for covering these costs independently; and, Whereas Our Lady of Lourdes has undertaken numerous fundraising initiatives and is actively pursuing grant opportunities to support this technology renewal effort; and, Be It Therefore Resolved That Council approve a donation of $1,000 to the Our Lady of Lourdes Parent Council to assist with the purchase of new computers for student use, with the funds to be drawn from the Ward 1 Discretionary Fund.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-412 - ZB-2025-007 - 2185 County Road 92 (Langcrest Farms Ltd.) 2025-097 Establish Terms of Reference for Professional Health Services Complex Ad Hoc Committee

That By-law 2025-098 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on November 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 7:52 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on December 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.