Mapleton public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is meeting to discuss zoning reports, emergency management, and budget-related fee changes. The body is also deciding on the appointment of a Grand River Conservation Authority board member and the sale of a surplus fire tanker.
- Proposed speed limit reduction from 50 km/h to 40 km/h in front of Alma Public School on Simpson Street East
- Authorization to sell a 1992 GMC Diesel tanker on GovDeals.ca with a minimum price of $10,000
- Appointment of R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd as Engineer for the Soden Municipal Drain
- Proposed amendment to change regular Council meeting start time from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting January 2023
- Zoning reports for 6982 Wellington Road 7 (Alma) and 8692 Concession 6 (Maryborough)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is meeting to discuss the 2023 operating budget and a capital forecast spanning 2023-2032. The body will also consider a consent application for land at 41 Drayton Industrial Drive and a proposal to reduce speed limits near Alma Public School.
- Consent Application B135/22 for 41 Drayton Industrial Drive
- Operating Budget 2023 with Capital Forecast 2023-2032
- Proposed Fees and Charges 2023
- Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement for Soden Municipal Drain
- Motion to reduce speed limit on Simpson Street East from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will decide on a minor variance application for 24 and 28 Peel Street W in Alma. The request seeks to allow an oversized accessory structure and address deficient lot areas resulting from a lot line adjustment.
- Application A2022-10: Request for 3,000 sq ft accessory structure (exceeds 2,000 sq ft limit)
- Application A2022-10: Request for building height of 22 ft to the peak (exceeds 15 ft limit)
- Application A2022-10: Relief for minimum lot area for 24 and 28 Peel Street W
- Confirmation of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is meeting to discuss departmental updates and approve several zoning by-laws. A key proposal involves declaring an unopened road allowance on Head Street East in Rothsay as surplus for sale by agreement of purchase and sale.
- Proposed sale of unopened road allowance on Head Street East, Rothsay
- Approval of Zoning By-laws 2022-057 (Bauman), 2022-058 (Edgar Martin), and 2022-059 (MLF)
- Building Department Report BD2022-13 (October Month End and YTD)
- Economic Development Committee Year in Review Report ED2022-05
- Recreation Department Fall 2022 update
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will review five planning reports and three consent applications for various properties. The body is also considering a staff retention and attraction strategy and the preliminary acceptance of the Glenaviland Phase 2, Stage 3 project.
- Consent Application B129/22 (6385 Yatton Sideroad) with a $332 clearance fee
- Consent Application B130/22 (8508 Concession Road 3) with a $1,400 parkland dedication fee
- Consent Application B131/22 (7219 Sideroad 18)
- By-Law 2022-056 regarding special annual drainage rates for Bauman (Concession 6, Peel)
- Preliminary acceptance of Glenaviland Phase 2, Stage 3 (Bedell Drive Extension) with a $20,000 deposit replenishment
Regular Council Meeting - 27 Sep 2022 > CANCELLED
The regular council meeting scheduled for September 27, 2022, was cancelled. The provided record includes the agenda for the cancelled session and minutes from a previous meeting held on September 13, 2022.
- Finance Report FIN2022-17 regarding 2021 energy consumption (agenda item)
- Fire Report FR2022-12 Monthly Communique (agenda item)
- Consent Application B104/22 for 29 and 33 McGivern St., Moorefield (decided Sept 13)
- Consent Application B108/22 for 7076 Wellington Road 12 (decided Sept 13)
- Zoning By-law amendment 2022-053 (decided Sept 13)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on two minor variance applications. These include a request for a reduced front yard setback for a storage building and a request for relief from minimum distance separation requirements for a pork production facility.
- Application A2022-08: Proposed 798 ft2 storage structure at 7981 Wellington Road 86 requesting a front yard setback of 9.7 m instead of 18.2 m
- Application A2022-09: Proposed pork production livestock facility at 7811 Fourteenth Line requesting relief from Minimum Distance Separation 11 (MDS 11) setbacks
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is reviewing two land consent applications and a zoning by-law amendment. The meeting also includes reports on the 2022 Q2 operating budget variance and the Drayton Mural Project.
- Consent Application B104/22 for 29 and 33 McGivern St., Moorefield
- Consent Application B108/22 for 7076 Wellington Road 12
- By-law 2022-053 to amend Zoning By-law 2010-080
- 2022 Q2 Operating Budget Variance Report
- Drayton Mural Project report
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving the 2022 Asset Management Plan for core assets and discuss proposed speed reductions in urban areas. The meeting includes decisions on land consent applications and the permanent closure of part of Catherine Street.
- Approval of 2022 Asset Management Plan – Core Assets
- Consent Application B78/22 (Part Lot 17 & 18, Concession 10 Peel) with $332 fee
- Consent Application B86/22 (8692 Concession 6) with $332 fee
- By-law 2022-051 to permanently close part of Catherine Street
- Delegation from ChargerQuest Inc regarding electric vehicle charging stations
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will discuss capital funding increases for road projects and a noise by-law exemption for the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society. The body is also deciding on several by-laws related to zoning, drainage costs, and the appointment of a Chief Building Official.
- Increase capital funding for Reids Wood Road reconstruction from $200,000 to $260,000
- Increase capital funding for Concession 5 guard rails from $69,000 to $124,000
- Noise by-law exemption for Agricultural Fair (August 5-7, 2022) until 1:00 a.m.
- By-law 2022-043 to amend Zoning By-law 2010-080
- By-laws 2022-044, 2022-045, and 2022-046 to levy costs for municipal drainage works
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications for minor variances regarding building setbacks and size. The body will also review the minutes from the May 11, 2022, meeting.
- Application A2022-06: Request for 1 ft easterly side yard setback (9.8 ft required) and 41 parking spaces (48 required) for a storage building at 7877 Wellington Road 8
- Application A2022-07: Request for 2,800 sq ft accessory structure (2,000 sq ft permitted) at 7816 Fourth Line
Regular Council Meeting
Council is reviewing several land division consent applications and proposing by-laws to delegate authority during the 2022 municipal election 'lame duck' periods. The body is also discussing drainage improvements and a new 'Right to Disconnect From Work' policy.
- Consent applications for 8692 Concession 12, 115 McGivern Street, 8709 Concession 8, 6782 Leslie Lane, and 26 & 28 Peel Street W
- Proposed $50,000 tile loan for property at East Part Lot 7, West Part Lot 8, Concession 6
- By-law 2022-035 to delegate authority to CAO and Clerk during 2022 election periods
- Improvement of the Brandt Drainage Works and Nesbitt Street Alma drainage repair
- By-law 2022-036 to amend municipal fees and charges
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider adopting the 2022 final property tax rates and a zoning amendment for a 4-plex in Drayton. The meeting includes discussions on a surplus road allowance in Moorefield and the approval of a before-school program for local schools.
- By-law 2022-033 to adopt and set 2022 property tax rates
- By-law 2022-032 zoning amendment for a 4-plex at Lot 236, Plan Bolton's Survey, Drayton
- Declaration of surplus real property for an unopened road allowance between 27 and 31 Booth Street East, Moorefield
- Approval of $250 athletic bursaries
- Approval of Before School Program at Maryborough and Drayton Height's Public Schools
Committee of Adjustment
The Mapleton Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two minor variance applications. The first seeks relief from Minimum Distance Separation II, lot coverage, and front yard setback rules to replace an existing chicken barn at 7369 Wellington Road 11. The second requests a reduction in Minimum Distance Separation I setbacks to build a new dwelling at 7422 Sixth Line. The committee will decide whether to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve each application.
- A2022-04: New two-level chicken barn at 7369 Wellington Road 11, requesting MDS II setback reductions (e.g., 84m vs 200m required to Type B use) and lot area relief (1.73 ha vs 10.1 ha required)
- A2022-05: New dwelling at 7422 Sixth Line, requesting MDS I setback reductions to 160m from livestock facility and 190m from manure storage (342m required)
- Public hearing notices and staff reports included in agenda package
- No ratepayer comments received for A2022-04 prior to agenda creation
Regular Council Meeting
Council will receive planning reports on a zoning amendment for a 4-plex at 74 Main Street East, Drayton, and a housekeeping zoning by-law update. They will also hear a presentation on the 2021 financial statements, review a traffic calming policy, and consider approving the 2021 audited financial statements and changes to arena advertising board fees.
- ZBA2022-04: Rezone 74 Main Street East, Drayton to allow a four-unit street townhouse development
- ZBA2022-05: Housekeeping zoning by-law amendment for all lands in Mapleton
- 2021 Audited Financial Statements presented by RLB Chartered Professional Accountants
- Mapleton Traffic Calming Policy workshop with Triton Engineering
- Arena Advertising Board Fee Fundraising changes to Fees and Charges By-law
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council is meeting to consider several planning matters, including a draft plan of subdivision for the Boomercreek development in Glen Allan and a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Wellington Road 86. The agenda also includes routine reports from various departments, a by-law to authorize alternative voting methods for the 2022 municipal election, and a closed session for land and litigation matters.
- Boomercreek Subdivision draft plan (23T-21001) in Glen Allan - Council to support and give first/second reading to zoning amendment
- ZBA2022-03 Bauman at 7321 Wellington Road 86 - planning report for information
- By-law 2022-028 to authorize alternative voting methods and advance voting for 2022 election
- Expansion of After School Program to Maryborough Public School - agreement with Upper Grand District School Board and hiring of staff
- 2021 Annual Investment Report and Council/Committee Remuneration and Expenses for 2021
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application for an accessory structure addition. The proposal includes increasing the floor area, height, and reducing the interior side yard setback for a detached garage.
- Variance for maximum floor area increase from 185.8 m² to 269.2 m²
- Variance for maximum height increase from 4.57 m to 7.9 m
- Variance for reduced interior side yard setback from 3 m to 0.9 m at 7963 Wellington Road 7
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will vote on four consent applications for land severances, renew the water and wastewater services agreement with OCWA for five years, and receive reports on a GHG inventory, election sign rules, and the Drayton water tower design. The agenda also includes several routine items like minutes, by-laws, and correspondence.
- Consent applications B23/22 (76 McGivern St), B24/22 (6499 Wellington Rd 11), B26/22 (6982 Wellington Rd 7), B30/22 (23 Adam Brown St) with $332 clearance fees
- Renewal of Water and Wastewater Services Agreement with OCWA for 5 years (April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2027)
- By-law 2022-024 to regulate election signs
- By-law 2022-026 to close and convey unopened road allowance on Catherine St N, Rothsay
- GHG inventory presentation by CIMA+ and direction to create climate change plan
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (A2022/02) from Trecastle Farms Ltd. to construct a new livestock facility and manure storage tank at 8709 Concession 8. The applicant seeks relief from Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II) setbacks to the nearest neighbour's dwelling. The committee will decide to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the application. The agenda also includes confirming the minutes of the previous meeting.
- Minor variance application A2022/02 for new livestock facility and manure storage at 8709 Concession 8
- Requested relief: livestock facility MDS II setback reduced from 268 m to 213 m (55 m difference)
- Requested relief: manure storage MDS II setback reduced from 341 m to 274 m (67 m difference)
- Public hearing scheduled for March 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in Mapleton Council Chambers
- Staff and agencies (County of Wellington, Source Water Protection) have no objections
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA2022-02) to rezone the retained agricultural portion of 6817 Wellington Road 9 to prohibit future residential development, a condition of a severance. Council will also receive reports on the Drayton Elevated Water Tower design options, a building department annual report, and a delegation on the cost of community services. A by-law to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official is scheduled for approval.
- Public meeting for ZBA2022-02: rezone 19 ha (48 ac) at 6817 Wellington Road 9 from Agriculture (A) to prohibit residential development
- By-law 2022-021 to appoint Janet Henneberry as Deputy Chief Building Official, repealing By-law 2018-091
- Public Works report PW2022-02 on Drayton Elevated Water Tower alternative design/colour scheme for council comments
- Delegation from Wellington Federation of Agriculture and Ontario Federation of Agriculture on 'Cost of Community Services'
- Building Department 2021 Annual Report (BD2022-04) received for information
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws at its February 22, 2022 meeting. Key items include approving $250 athletic bursaries, receiving a Drayton flood damage assessment study, reducing a developer's letter of credit to $50,000 for Glenaviland Phase 2, and passing two zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.
- Approve $250 athletic bursary applications (CAO Report CL2022-03)
- Receive Drayton Flood Damage Assessment Study and direct staff to work with Grand River Conservation Authority (CL2022-02)
- Reduce Glenaviland Phase 2, Stage 1 developer's letter of credit to $50,000 (CL2022-04)
- Pass By-law 2022-018 (ZBA2022-01 Delsu) and By-law 2022-019 (ZBA2021-20 Matthews Place) amending Zoning By-law 2010-080
- Direct staff to complete RFP (LH-0122) with Upper Grand District School Board to add Maryborough Public School to After School Program and apply for Before School Care at Drayton Heights and Maryborough Public Schools
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing via Zoom to consider minor variance application A2022/01, which seeks to permit a 1900 sq.ft. addition to an existing accessory structure used as a moving business at 7281 Highway 6. The application requests relief from the maximum floor area for accessory structures and an extension of a legal non-conforming use. The committee will also confirm minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting.
- Public hearing for minor variance A2022/01 at 7281 Highway 6 to expand moving business accessory structure by 1900 sq.ft. (176.5 sq.m), increasing total floor area from 1800 sq.ft. to 3700 sq.ft.
- Requested variance from Zoning By-law 2010-080 Section 6.1.4 b: accessory building floor area from permitted 185.8 m² to proposed 343.7 m² (difference 157.9 m²)
- County of Wellington planning staff expressed no concerns with the proposed variance
- No ratepayer comments were received prior to agenda preparation
- Confirmation of minutes from December 15, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will decide on a temporary borrowing by-law for 2022, allowing up to $4,422,096 until September 30 and $2,211,048 until December 31, plus a $2 million line of credit. They will also receive a planning report on a zoning amendment for an abattoir expansion at 7860 Sixth Line, and consider adding an extended day fee to camp programs. Several by-laws are up for approval, including agreements for Glenaviland Phase 2 Stage 3 and Dozlan Group.
- Temporary borrowing by-law 2022-014: up to $4,422,096 (Jan-Sep) and $2,211,048 (Oct-Dec)
- ZBA2022-01: zoning amendment for abattoir expansion at 7860 Sixth Line (Part Lot 4, Concession 6 E)
- By-law 2022-015: Amending Subdivision Agreement with Glenaviland Development Corporation
- By-law 2022-016: Site Plan Agreement with Dozlan Group Inc
- Recreation report: adding Extended Day Fee to camp programs
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council is meeting to decide on several financial and planning matters, including approving an interim property tax levy for 2022, authorizing a refinancing debenture application to the County, and passing zoning by-law amendments. They will also receive reports on a wireless tower lease with Bell Mobility, 2021 property tax write-offs, and a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
- By-law 2022-012: Interim Tax Levy for 2022
- By-law 2022-007: Application to County for refinancing debenture
- By-law 2022-009 and 2022-010: Zoning amendments (Trask; Maude Group)
- Wireless Telecommunications Lease with Bell Mobility (report CL2022-01)
- Ontario Trillium Foundation Community Building Fund approval (report PCF 2022-01)
Special Council Meeting
Mapleton Township Council is holding a special meeting to decide on water and wastewater rates for 2022 and 2023. Staff present two options: Option 1 is a 20.10% rate increase, and Option 2 is a 10.53% increase, with the average residential monthly impact being $23.34 or $12.14 respectively. The decision will amend the Fees and Charges By-law 2022-01, Schedule K, effective February 1, 2022. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's actions.
- Water and wastewater rate increase options: 20.10% (Option 1) or 10.53% (Option 2) for 2022-2023
- Average residential monthly increase: $23.34 (Option 1) or $12.14 (Option 2)
- Option 2 defers $2.1 million loan transfer from Capital Reserves by one year, saving $131,460 in annual debt charges
- Savings of $400,000 from 2021 sludge removal project (18071) factored into rates
- Confirmatory By-law 2022-006 to adopt all actions of the meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will consider passing By-law 2022-001 to set 2022 fees and charges (excluding water/wastewater), and By-law 2022-002 and 2022-003 to amend the zoning by-law for properties at 7231 Wellington Road 86 and 6508 Reid Woods Drive. The agenda also includes receiving planning reports for three zoning by-law amendments and supporting two consent applications with conditions. Several items are routine, such as confirming minutes and receiving staff reports.
- By-law 2022-001: establishes 2022 fees and charges, repeals By-law 2021-002 (except Schedule K)
- By-law 2022-002: zoning amendment for ZBA2021-15 Brubacher, 7231 Wellington Road 86
- By-law 2022-003: zoning amendment for ZBA2021-16 Martin A&R, 6508 Reid Woods Drive
- Support consent applications B104-21 and B105-21 for Part Lots 16-18, Concession 1 (Peel) with conditions including a $266 clearance fee
- Receive planning reports for ZBA2021-17 Trask, ZBA2021-18/19 Maude Group, ZBA2021-20 Matthews Place
Special Council Meeting
At this special meeting, Mapleton Council will consider adopting the July 2021 Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan Update, which outlines a 10-year capital plan worth $1.023M. The plan includes recommendations for accessibility, playgrounds, trails, and other recreation improvements. Council will also vote on a confirmatory by-law (2022-005) to formalize meeting actions.
- Adoption of Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan Update (July 2021) with $1.023M capital plan
- Potential $10M grant for PMD Arena expansion/retrofit
- Proposed new accessible park near Conestogo River at Drayton Queen Street
- By-law 2022-005 to confirm council actions
- Washroom upgrades at Moorefield Ball Park ($15,000) and Drayton Agricultural Grounds ($10,000)