Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of March 18, 2026 come to order at 6:49 p.m.

That the Delegation from the Springwater Sports Heritage Board, be received. Amended C111B-2026 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended to add: That Council authorize staff to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Springwater Sports Heritage for a 2026 induction sponsorship, in the amount of $2,500 from Springwater Swing reserve account.

That the Delegation from the Springwater Sports Heritage Board, be received; and That Council authorize staff to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Springwater Sports Heritage for a 2026 induction sponsorship, in the amount of $2,500 from Springwater Swing reserve account.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services and Senior Planner regarding the Township’s Growth Management Study Update and Recommendations dated March 18, 2026 be received; and, That the GMS Final Recommendation Report, Servicing Analysis, Growth Forecast, Land Needs Assessment, Fiscal Impact Analysis and presentation prepared by WSP and Watson & Associates be received; and, That Council endorse the findings and recommendations of WSP’s Growth Management Study and direct staff to initiate a formal Planning Act process to undertake amendments to the Township’s Official Plan to: i. Bring the Official Plan into conformity with Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2024. ii. Extend the Township’s current planning horizon and growth forecasts. iii. Expand the Midhurst Settlement Area boundary for Employment Lands at the Forbes Road / Highway 400 interchange. iv. Identify a ‘Long Term Employment Reserve Area’ overlay along Highway 400 south to Partridge Road. v. Incorporate updated municipal boundary mapping as per Bill 76; and, That Council authorize staff to engage with the County of Simcoe to initiate any associated County Official Plan Amendment (COPA); and, That Council directs staff to upload the GMS materials to the Township’s website to initiate public consultation and engagement.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of March 4, 2026 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of March 4, 2026 (5:00PM) 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of March 4, 2026 (5:00PM) 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of March 4, 2026 (7:30PM) 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of March 4, 2026 (7:30PM)

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of December 2, 2025 2) Minutes of the Elmvale District Highschool Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee Meeting of January 14, 2026

That the Memo from the Agricultural Advisory Committee Regarding Farm Drainage Tour, be received as information. Amended C115B-2026 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended to add: That Council allocate an upset limit of $700.00 from the operating budget to fund the cost of bus transportation for a farm drainage tour; and, That Council direct Staff to organize a drainage tour for Council, Senior Management, the Agricultural Advisory Committee, the NVCA and the SSEA.

That the Memo from the Agricultural Advisory Committee Regarding Farm Drainage Tour, be received as information; and That Council allocate an upset limit of $700.00 from the operating budget to fund the cost of bus transportation for a farm drainage tour; and, That Council direct Staff to organize a drainage tour for Council, Senior Management, the Agricultural Advisory Committee, the NVCA and the SSEA.

That the report from the Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department dated February 18, 2026 regarding the Barrie Soccer Club Dome Loan Guarantee be received; and, That Council direct staff to work toward an agreement with the Barrie Soccer Club for a guarantee against loan financing by a financial institution toward the construction of an indoor turf facility on Barrie Soccer Club property; and, That Council direct staff to return with a draft agreement and bylaw to approve the signing of the agreement.

That the report from the Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department regarding Spruce Grove Park (3357 Horseshoe Valley Road West), dated March 18, 2026 be received; and, That Council declare the lands known as Spruce Grove Park to be surplus to the needs of the Township; and, That Council hereby deem the lands as “viable” in accordance with the Sale/Disposition of Land Policy; and, OPTION 1 – Staff Recommended That Council direct staff to initiate discussions with the adjacent property owner regarding the potential purchase of the lands as a direct sale/negotiation, including the required boundary adjustments and closure of the adjacent road allowance, subject to the Township’s Sale/Disposition of Land Policy and confirmation of title status by legal counsel; and, That Council provides direction that should negotiations with an adjacent property owner not result in mutually agreeable terms within a reasonable timeframe, staff is to proceed with Option 2. OPTION 2 That Council direct staff to undertake the necessary steps to rationalize the property boundaries and close the adjacent road allowance, following which the lands be offered for sale in accordance with the Township’s Sale/Disposition of Land Policy. OPTION 3 That Council direct staff to initiate the necessary Planning Act processes, including any required Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, to establish an appropriate future land use designation for the property prior to offering the lands for sale in

That Action Report items 11.2 through to 11.7 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented, with the exception of item 11.2 and 11.7 to be dealt with separately. 11.2 - Award of Elmvale Community Hall-Springwater Health Services Centre Roof 11.3 - Award of RFP-2026-07-FES Replacement of Tanker 45 11.4 - Securities Reduction Request - Stonemanor Woods Subdivision 11.5 -SU-2025-002 - Cameron Estates Phase 3, 453211 Ontario Inc., 1200 Seadon Road 11.6 - Authorization to Execute Amending Agreement - 55 Ghibb 11.7 - 2026 Mandatory Septic Reinspection Program

That the report from the Director of Fire & Emergency Services regarding the Award of RFP 2026-07-FES - Replacement of Tanker 45 dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That staff recommend awarding RFP 2026-07-FES – Replacement of Tanker 45 to Dependable Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $1,145,324 excluding HST ($1,165,481.70 including recoverable HST); and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract for the purchase of this fire apparatus once received.

That the report from the Development Engineering Coordinator regarding the Securities Reduction Request – Stonemanor Woods Subdivision, dated March 18th, 2026, be received and; That securities amounting to $299,201.00 be released and returned to the Developer.

That the report from the Junior Planner regarding SU-2025-002 (Cameron Estates Phase 3) dated March 18, 2025 be received; and, That Council approve the Cameron Estates Phase 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision and associated Draft Plan Conditions subject to minor modification from the Township Engineer and Solicitor.

That the report from the Senior Planner – Special Projects regarding Authorization to Execute Amending Agreement (55 Ghibb Avenue) dated February 18, 2026, be received; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement(s), once all technical aspects are addressed to the satisfaction of Township staff and the Township’s solicitor.

That the report from the Manager, Parks & Facilities titled Award of Elmvale Community Hall–Springwater Health Services Centre Roof, dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That the contract for the Elmvale Community Hall–Springwater Health Services Centre Roof replacement be awarded to Sinclair Industrial Roofing Inc. in the amount of $320,946.00 excluding HST ($326,594.65 including non-recoverable HST); and That a 10% contingency in the amount of $32,094 ($32,658.85 including non-recoverable HST) be approved to address unforeseen circumstances; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Chief Building Official regarding the 2026 Mandatory Septic Reinspection Program, dated March 18, 2026, be received; and, That the Mandatory Septic Reinspection Program By-law be presented at the March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting, for consideration and approval.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Update - February 2026 2) By-law Services Monthly Update - February 2026 3) 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections 4) Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2026-002 BMR Pro - 121 Younge Street South (County Road 27) 5) 1897 Nursery Road Redevelopments - Compass Resorts ZB-2026-003 6) Update regarding Flos Agricultural Society Collaboration and Ontario Trillium Fund Application 7) Fire Station Update 8) Extension Term of 2024-14-IOS - Street sweeping 9) Water Conservation Initiatives 10) 2025 Water System Annual & Summary Reports 11) Corporate Credit Card Report - January 2026 12) February 2026 Cheque Register 13) 2025 Statement of Council & Board Remuneration & Expenses 14) 2025 Statement of Discretionary Funds

That Council direct staff to install deer crossing signs on both approaches to the S-bend on St. Vincent Street to alert motorists to possible wildlife crossings.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk: 2026-014 Mandatory Septic Reinspection By-law 2026-015 Professional Health Services Hub Ad Hoc Committee Appointments 2026-016 Amend Elmvale Business Improvement Area Board Appointments 2026-017 Amend Elmvale Community Recreation Association Appointments 2026-018 Amend Procedure By-law 2026-019 Amend Fill & Site Alteration By-law

That By-law 2026-020 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2026 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 9:50 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on April 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.