The Springwater Record

Regular Council

December 17, 2025

What was decided (32 motions)

27 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of December 17, 2025 come to order at 6:47 p.m.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Thompson
Carried
That the Delegation from Barrie Soccer Club be received.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Referred
That the request from the Barrie Soccer Club be
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Fisher
Referred
That the Delegation from Edwin Espinal and Karen Spring, be received.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of December 3, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of December 3, 2025 3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of December 3, 2025
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Thompson
Carried
That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of September 9, 2025 2) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of October 28, 2025
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That Council hereby reduce its override period, to end on December 17, 2025.
Moved by Cabral, seconded by Fisher
Carried
That the recommendation from the Agricultural Advisory Committee, be received.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Referred
That the motion now before Council be
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Thompson
Referred
That the recommendation from the EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee, be received. Amended C536B-2025 Moved by Alexander Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That Council hereby supports the request from the EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee, approving the release of an upset limit of $25,000 to EDHS for upgraded volleyball system.
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That the recommendation from the EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee, be received. And That Council hereby supports the request from the EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee, approving the release of an upset limit of $25,000 to EDHS for upgraded volleyball system.
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Garwood
Carried
That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.7 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 9.2 - SU-2025-001 (Barrie Hill Road) CWH (Loretto) Inc. (Condor) c/o Geranium 3169, 3193 and 3207 Barrie Hill Road 9.3 - Tree Clearing Request Stonemanor Phase 5 Block 351 on Plan 51M-1065 & 952 Sunnidale Road 9.4 - Carson Neighbourhood Phase 1A – Security Reduction Request Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) 9.5 - Carson Neighbourhood Phase 1A – Security Reduction Request Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 9.6 - Memorandum of Understanding Georgian Bay Search & Rescue 9.7 - Award of First Due Records Management System
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding SU-2025-001 (Barrie Hill Road) dated December 17, 2025 be received; and, That Council approve the CWH (Loretto) Inc. (Condor) Draft Plan of Subdivision and associated Draft Plan Conditions, subject to any modifications from the Township Engineer and Solicitor.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Planner regarding the Stonemanor Phase 5 Tree Clearing Request, dated December 17, 2025 be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Tree Clearing Agreement for Stonemanor Phase 5 Subdivision subject to any final modifications by the Township solicitor or engineer.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Carson Neighbourhood Phase 1A - Security Reduction Request of the Interim Waste Water Treatment Plant, dated December 17, 2025, be received; and, That the total securities for this development be released in the amount of $6,895,363.55.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Carson Neighbourhood Phase 1A - Security Reduction Request of Water Treatment Plant, dated December 17, 2025, be received; and, That the total securities for this development be released in the amount of $8,528,308.35.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Director of Fire & Emergency Services regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the Township and Georgian Bay Search & Rescue, dated December 17, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Georgian Bay Search & Rescue .
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the report from the Director of Fire & Emergency Services regarding the Award of the Dispatch and Records Management Software, dated December 17, 2025, be received; and, That the single source purchase of the records management system “First Due” Canadian Fire Incident Reporting Software be awarded to CDW Canada in the sum of $161,153.35 excluding HST ($163,989.64 including HST recoveries) based on a five-year contract or $35,494.67 for first year and subsequent years $31,414.67 respectively; and, That Council approve the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract with CDW Canada for these services.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the Report items listed herein, be received as information, with the exception of items 5, 6 and 8, to be dealt with seperately: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - November 2025 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - November 2025 3) Midhurst Heights Development Information Update 4) Council Resolution C500B-2025 (Delegation on Parkland Dedication) Related Files: 2774 Old Second South Road 4-lot Severance (B02/25 – B05/25) 5) Status Report: Bill 76, Barrie – Oro-Medonte – Springwater Boundary Adjustment Act, 2025 6) Fourplex Rental Homes Development Charge Treatment 7) Memo: Confirmatory By-law 8) Voting Methods Consultation
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Alexander
Carried
That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 5) Status Report: Bill 76, Barrie – Oro-Medonte – Springwater Boundary Adjustment Act, 2025
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 6) Fourplex Rental Homes Development Charge Treatment Amended C546B-2025 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That option 2 within the report be selected, to apply the single detached rate (x2) to each fourplex for this subdivision.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 6) Fourplex Rental Homes Development Charge Treatment That option 2 within the report be selected, to apply the single detached rate (x2) to each fourplex for this subdivision.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 8) Voting Methods Consultation Amended C547B-2025 Moved by Moore Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That a third public consultation be scheduled within Ward 4.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Fisher
Carried
That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 8) Voting Methods Consultation And That a third public consultation be scheduled within Ward 4.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Fisher
Carried
Whereas the Township of Springwater recognizes the importance of making our community accessible. Whereas the Hillsdale Community Recreation Association has obtained a quote for a removable ramp to be installed at the Hillsdale Community Centre for residents needing wheelchairs, walkers, canes and strollers. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that $1,465 be
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Garwood
Withdrawn
That the Township of Springwater approve the allocation of $2,535 from Ward 2 discretionary fund to the Elmvale & District Food Bank for the purchase of food, particularly perishable items such as dairy, meat, and vegetables; And that staff be directed to issue the contribution as soon as possible to ensure timely support for holiday season. Amended C549B-2025 Moved by Moore Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add include the remainder of the Ward 4 discretionary fund
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the Township of Springwater approve the allocation of $2,535 from Ward 2 discretionary fund and the remainder of the Ward 4 discretionary fund to the Elmvale & District Food Bank for the purchase of food, particularly perishable items such as dairy, meat, and vegetables; And that staff be directed to issue the contribution as soon as possible to ensure timely support for holiday season.
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Cabral
Carried
That the Township of Springwater approve the allocation of the remainder of the Ward 5 and Mayors discretionary fund, to be divided equally, to the Springwater Vespra Lions Club and the Elmvale District Lions Club.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That a beacon be installed on the stop sign at Pooles Rd, on the westerly portion of Old Second South.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2025-105 Declare Surplus and Transfer – Parts of Block 86 (Huron Creek Phase 1C)
Moved by Garwood, seconded by Alexander
Carried
That By-law 2025-106 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on December 17, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Thompson, seconded by Moore
Carried
That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:25 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Cabral
Carried

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