Mapleton public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review two applications for minor variances regarding property setbacks and building heights. The body will decide whether to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve these requests.
- Application A2025/11: Request for a 17m setback (instead of 22m) for a new sow barn at 8667 Concession 6
- Application A2025/12: Request for height (5.36m vs 4.57m) and setbacks for a 117 m2 detached garage at 59 Graham Street W. Alma
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure investments, including a new refrigeration system for the PMD Arena and flood mitigation in Drayton. The body will also hear from various delegations regarding farm taxes, paramedic systems, and local conservation changes.
- Proposed contract award to Ball Construction Ltd. for $2,797,650 plus HST for the PMD Arena Ice Rink and Refrigeration System
- Proposed $4.3 million preliminary cost estimate for the Drayton Flood Mitigation Project to be added to the 10-year Capital Budget Forecast
- Planning report ZBA2025-09 regarding Booth Street E
- Direction to close building permits that have been inactive for 15 years or more
- Delegation from MPAC regarding the Agricorp Joint Farm Tax
Regular Council Meeting
The Mapleton Council will consider and vote on several key items, including a $1 million funding request for an Affordable Housing Incentive Program, approval of alternative internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election, and adoption of the 2026 municipal budget with a multi‑year forecast. The meeting also includes the adoption of a new Fire Service By‑law, an amendment to the Zoning By‑law, and decisions on two consent applications (B73/25 and B74/25) with associated fees. Reports from the Building, Finance, Fire, and Planning departments will be received for information.
- $1 million funding request from the County of Wellington for the Affordable Housing Incentive Program
- Adoption of By‑law 2025‑055 to establish and regulate the Fire Department
- Adoption of By‑law 2025‑057 to approve the 2026 municipal budget, multi‑year forecast (2026‑2029) and capital forecast (2026‑2035)
- Consent Application B73/25 – $505 fee for a letter of clearance and development conditions for Part Lot 5, Concession 16 (Peel)
- Consent Application B74/25 – $505 fee for a letter of clearance and development conditions for Part Lots 10 & 11, Concession 12 (Peel)
Committee of Adjustment
The Mapleton Committee of Adjustment will confirm the minutes from its September 10 meeting and consider the application for Minor Variance A2025-10. The variance seeks to reduce the interior side‑yard setback from 18.3 m to 6.1 m to allow an 842 m² agricultural shed on the property at 7810 Sideroad 18. The committee will vote to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the application. Upcoming hearing dates for future variance applications are also noted.
- Confirm Committee of Adjustment minutes dated September 10, 2025
- Decision on Minor Variance A2025-10 for an agricultural shed at 7810 Sideroad 18 (side‑yard setback reduction from 18.3 m to 6.1 m)
- Appointment of a Chairperson for the meeting (member name to be filled in)
- Upcoming hearing dates: December 10, January 14, February 11
- General business items and adjournment
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will receive a finance report and vote to approve the Reserve Fund Management Policy and consider a draft Reserve and Reserve Fund By‑Law. The council will also receive a planning report (ZBA2025‑10) for information and consider consent applications B68/25 and B69/25 on Part Lot 18, Concession 12, which include a $505 clearance fee. A motion will be considered to create a Veterans' Street Naming program for future municipal roads.
- Approve Reserve Fund Management Policy as presented in Finance Report FIN 2025‑30
- Consider draft Reserve and Reserve Fund By‑Law
- Receive Planning Report ZBA2025‑10 (7291 Third Line) for information
- Support Consent Applications B68/25 and B69/25 with a $505 clearance fee
- Motion to develop a Veterans' Street Naming program for future streets
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will consider approving a zoning by-law amendment for Mapleside Industries at 6428 Yatton Sideroad. The meeting also includes a recommendation to approve a new Emergency Response Plan and a request to endorse water quantity policy amendments for the Grand River Source Protection Plan.
- By-law 2025-050: Zoning By-law 2010-080 amendment for Mapleside Industries
- By-law 2025-051: New Emergency Response Plan for Mapleton and Wellington County
- Endorsement of Grand River Source Protection Plan water quantity policy amendments
- Council to support Remembrance Day Parade and authorize a letter of support
- Council to receive 2026 Budget Update and draft Multi-year Forecast
Workshop
Council will hold a workshop to discuss the operating budget, capital program prioritization, and the Long-Term Integrated Financial Strategy. The session includes a review of the bottom line and tax impact analysis.
- Bottom Line Review and Tax Impact Analysis
- Operating Budget and Driving Factors
- Capital Program prioritization
- Long-Term Integrated Financial Strategy (LTIFS)
Regular Council Meeting
The council will vote on By-law 2025-048 to set fees and charges for municipal services for 2026, repealing By-law 2024-048. It will also consider By-law 2025-047 for procurement of goods and services and the disposal of surplus goods. Additional items include consent applications B59/25 and B60/25 for development on Part Lot 16 & 17, Concession 6, a $505 clearance fee, and a report on Bridge MB002 reconstruction alternatives. The council will resolve to end the before‑and‑after‑school program at Drayton Heights Public School after the 2025‑2026 school year.
- Approval of By-law 2025-048 to establish 2026 fees & charges, repealing By-law 2024-048
- Approval of By-law 2025-047 for procurement of goods, services and surplus disposal
- Support for Consent Applications B59/25 and B60/25 on Part Lot 16 & 17, Concession 6, with a $505 clearance fee
- Review of Public Works Report PW2025-14 on Bridge MB002 reconstruction alternatives for the 2026 capital budget
- Resolution to cease the before‑and‑after‑school childcare program at Drayton Heights Public School after the 2025‑2026 school year
Regular Council Meeting
The council will receive the updated Economic Development, Arts, Culture and Tourism Master Plan and authorize the mayor and clerk to sign a by‑law adopting it. It will also consider updates to the procurement by‑law, approve a new Community Grants Policy, review proposed fees and charges for 2026, and consider a by‑law regulating signs. Several zoning by‑law amendments will be read and passed.
- Adopt Economic Development, Arts, Culture & Tourism Master Plan by‑law
- Consider Procurement By‑law 2025‑XX
- Approve Community Grants Policy 7.1
- Review proposed Fees and Charges By‑law for 2026
- Adopt Sign By‑law 2025‑045
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear an application to allow a hobby barn for a horse and buggy. The proposal seeks relief from lot area and setback requirements. The committee will also review minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting.
- Minor Variance A2025/09: Proposed 197.6 m2 hobby barn at 7192 Sideroad 18
- Variance request for minimum lot area (0.7 ha proposed vs 0.8 ha required)
- Variance request for ground floor area (197.6 m2 proposed vs 92.9 m2 permitted)
Regular Council Meeting
The Mapleton Township Council will vote to pass By-law 2025-041, which amends the 2010‑080 Zoning By-law. Staff will present a revised Community Grants Policy, repealing several existing policies and approving a new Community Grants Policy. Two consent applications (B42‑25 and B45‑25) will be considered, each requiring a $505 clearance fee and specific development conditions. The meeting will also include a closed‑session discussion of confidential commercial information.
- Adopt By-law 2025-041 ZBA2025-05 to amend the township’s Zoning By-law 2010‑080
- Approve Policy 7.1 Community Grants Policy and repeal Policies 7.1 Municipal Grants, 7.4 50/50 Funding for Parks and Recreation, and 10.4 Athletic and Cultural Bursary
- Consider Consent Application B42‑25 with a $505 fee for a letter of clearance and required reference plan submission
- Consider Consent Application B45‑25 with a $505 fee, rezoning for church use, and required reference plan submission
- Approve street names "Cohoe Lane" and "Reid Hill Drive" for Phase 2, Stage 4 of Glenaviland Development
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will review several drain-related by-laws and a contract for the Pentz Drain. The body is also considering a new Public Notice Provision Policy and a subdivision agreement for Glenaviland Phase 2.
- Contract award of $90,674.59 to Hanna & Hamilton Construction Co. Ltd. for Pentz Drain Improvement
- Proposed adoption of a new Public Notice Provision Policy
- By-law to abandon a portion of the Acke Municipal Drain
- Proposal from V&M Construction to donate dugouts and shelters for Drayton ball diamond
- Zoning by-law amendment for 8700 Con 4 (M)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will discuss a 6-year water and wastewater financial plan and a greenhouse gas impact study for the PMD Arena. The body is also deciding on the appointment of a new Committee of Adjustment member and a model home agreement for the Glenaviland Subdivision.
- Approval of up to $20,000 from Wind/Trees Reserve for PMD Arena GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study
- Approval of 6-year Mapleton Water and Wastewater Financial Plan
- Appointment of Ed Benjamins to the Committee of Adjustment
- Model Home Agreement for Glenaviland Subdivision Phase 2, Stage 4
- Housekeeping Zoning By-law 2025-034
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications for minor variances regarding property setbacks. The body will also vote to appoint a Chairperson for the meeting and confirm minutes from March 19, 2025.
- Application A2025/07: Request for relief from livestock facility and manure storage setbacks to reconstruct a dwelling at 8281 Concession 8
- Application A2025/08: Request to reduce exterior side yard setback from 15.2m to 7.3m for a farm shed at 6571 Diamond Sideroad
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting will receive a presentation on the Township’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update, introduced by Amy Grose, Manager of Community Services. Council will consider a recommendation to receive for information a delegation from Sean Kelly and Jacklyn Short regarding the CIP update. The agenda also includes a public notice of a forthcoming statutory public meeting on the draft CIP, as advertised in the Wellington Advertiser on May 22, 2025. No decisions on grant programs or by‑law adoption are scheduled at this meeting.
- Presentation of the Community Improvement Plan update by Amy Grose (Manager of Community Services).
- Recommendation to receive for information the delegation of Sean Kelly and Jacklyn Short on the CIP update.
- Public notice of a statutory public meeting on the draft CIP (advertised in the Wellington Advertiser, May 22 2025).
- Overview of proposed financial incentive programs, including grants up to $2,500, $1,500, $5,000, $3,000 and $8,000 per project.
- Opportunity for council comments and questions, followed by public comments.
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will receive the Economic Development report on the updated Community Improvement Program and, after the 20‑day public review, authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a by‑law adopting it and increasing its annual budget line by $50,000. It will also consider the Pentz Drain Improvement by‑law (2025‑030) for first and second reading and set a Court of Revision date. Additional items include appointing a new Building Inspector and pre‑approving the purchase of an Olympia Millennium E ice resurfacer (Project 19056).
- Adopt updated Community Improvement Program and increase its budget line by $50,000
- First and second reading of By‑law 2025‑030 for the Pentz Drain Improvement
- Pass By‑law 2025‑031 to appoint Bev Fisher as Building Inspector
- Pre‑approve capital purchase of a 2026 Olympia Millennium E Ice Resurfacer (Project 19056)
- Approve abandonment of a portion of the Acke Drain at the request of property owners Timothy Ditner and Matthew Ditner
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will review a final planning report and a draft by-law regarding a rezoning application for 6369 Wellington Road 9. The body will also consider approving a strategic master plan for the Tri Fire Service.
- Rezoning Application ZBA2025-02 for 6369 Wellington Road 9 (By-law 2025-028)
- Approval of the Tri Fire Service Master Fire Plan (Report FIR2025-008)
- Review of the 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
- Receipt of March 2025 Building Department permit activity report
- Review of first quarter Fire Department statistics
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider the 2025 final tax levy by-law and a transfer payment agreement for housing-enabling core services. The meeting also includes decisions on several land consent and minor variance applications.
- Approval of By-law 2025-024 to set final tax rates for 2025
- Authorization of Housing-Enabling Core Services (HECS) Transfer Payment Agreement
- Consent Application B8/25 for 7268 Sideroad 6 with a $505 clearance fee
- Consent Applications B12/25 and B13/25 for Part Lot 16, Concession 2 (Peel) with a $505 clearance fee
- Funding approval for an air compressor and dryer for the Mapleton Wastewater Treatment Plant
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council will vote on By-law 2025-021 to transfer water and wastewater operations, assets and liabilities to Northern Maple Utilities Inc. It will also consider By-law 2025-022 to delegate authority to the CAO and CFO/Treasurer for executing related closing documents, and By-law 2025-023 to confirm all actions taken. Council will receive Report FIN2025-17 and may authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Operating Lease and the Acknowledgement Agreement, subject to independent legal review by SV Law.
- By-law 2025-021 – transfer of water and wastewater assets, liabilities and operations to Northern Maple Utilities Inc.
- By-law 2025-022 – delegation of authority to the CAO and CFO/Treasurer for executing closing documents
- By-law 2025-023 – confirmatory by-law to ratify all council actions
- Authorization for Mayor and Clerk to execute the Operating Lease with Northern Maple Utilities Inc.
- Authorization for Mayor and Clerk to execute the Acknowledgement Agreement with Northern Maple Utilities Inc. and Northern Maple Investment Limited Partnership
Regular Council Meeting
The council will confirm the April 8 minutes and receive several informational delegations, including a suicide‑prevention training update and a request for $10,000 annual funding for physician recruitment. Staff reports will be considered on fire‑department wage policy, the municipal service corporation asset‑transfer policy, and a pilot Community Planning Permit system for agricultural zones. Council will vote to adopt By‑law 2025‑019 establishing the Asset & Liability Transfer policy for the Municipal Service Corporation. An additional motion will move the November 11, 2025 regular council meeting to November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- Adopt By‑law 2025‑019 to implement the Asset & Liability Transfer Policy for the Municipal Service Corporation
- Approve $10,000 annual funding for community physician recruitment and retention
- Adopt the Fire Department Wage Policy retroactive to December 1, 2024
- Authorize a pilot Community Planning Permit system for agricultural zones (A, R1A, AC, RIN) and create a community advisory committee
- Motion to change the November 11, 2025 council meeting date to November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting
The Mapleton Council will confirm prior meeting minutes and receive several staff reports. It will endorse the creation of a Municipal Service Corporation to manage water and wastewater services and direct staff to report on board recruitment. The council will also consider direction on the Short‑Term Rental Accommodation program and pass a confirmatory by‑law for council actions.
- Endorse creation of a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) for water and wastewater services
- Receive direction on Short‑Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) program, including definition and by‑law updates
- Receive Building Department February 2025 month‑end report (Report BD2025-04)
- Receive Finance Department 2024 Capital Program Summary (Report FIN2025-13)
- Confirm By‑law 2025-018 to ratify council actions and proceedings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear application A2025/04 for a minor variance on the property at 7811 Fourteenth Line. The applicant, Mapleton Pork Ltd (Rik Altena), seeks reduced setbacks for a new livestock barn, manure storage, and a farm shop, proposing distances shorter than the required minimums. The committee will apply the four statutory tests and decide to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the application.
- Minor variance A2025/04 at 7811 Fourteenth Line: MDS II setback reduced from 615 m to 383 m (232 m difference)
- Watercourse setback reduced from 15 m to 10 m (5 m difference)
- Committee will decide to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the application after applying the four tests
- Upcoming hearing dates listed: April 9, May 14, June 11
- Recommendation to appoint a member as Chairperson for the meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Mapleton Council will confirm previous meeting minutes and receive several planning and committee reports. It will decide on a fire department purchase, allocating $26,500 from the Protective Services Reserve for extractors at Drayton and Moorefield stations. The council will also pass By-law 2025-016 to amend the 2010-080 Zoning By-law and revise By-law 2025-008 regarding open fires. Additional decisions include consent applications B2/25 and B4/25 with specified conditions.
- Approve purchase of extractors for Drayton and Moorefield Fire Stations, allocating $26,500
- Pass By-law 2025-016 amending Zoning By-law 2010-080 (ZBA2025-01, 6601 Yatton Side Road)
- Revise By-law 2025-008 to regulate open fires and add compliance language
- Reject Consent Application B2/25 as submitted; consider two revised lot‑configuration options
- Approve Consent Application B4/25 with conditions, including a $505 clearance fee
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will discuss a draft by‑law to amend the zoning of 7090 Jones Baseline Road, allowing a healing‑arts barn and five tiny homes. The council will also adopt the 2024 Road Needs Study and receive several informational reports and delegations.
- By‑law 2025‑013 to amend Zoning By‑law 2010‑080 for 7090 Jones Baseline Rd (ZBA2024‑18)
- By‑law 2025‑014 to remove Part Lot Control from lots on Adam Brown Street
- Adoption of the 2024 Road Needs Study (Report FIN2025‑08)
- Planner’s Report ZBA2024‑18 and accompanying draft by‑law for discussion
- Delegation from County of Wellington on the Home Energy Efficiency Transition (HEET) program
Committee of Adjustment
The Mapleton Committee of Adjustment will appoint Jeff Duering as chair, confirm the minutes from the January 15 meeting, and consider three minor variance applications. The applications seek relief from minimum distance separation requirements for livestock facilities and manure storage at 8252 Concession 6, a rear‑yard setback reduction for a farm shop at 6552 Sideroad 18, and a manure‑tank setback reduction at 7433 Eighth Line.
- Appointment of Jeff Duering as chairperson for the meeting
- Confirmation of Committee of Adjustment minutes dated January 15, 2025
- Minor variance A2025/01 – 8252 Concession 6: proposed reductions of 26 m, 87 m, 233 m, 54 m, and 49 m to livestock and manure storage setbacks
- Minor variance A2025/02 – 6552 Sideroad 18: proposed rear‑yard setback reduction from 18 m to 3 m
- Minor variance A2025/03 – 7433 Eighth Line: proposed manure‑tank setback reduction from 253 m to 232 m
Regular Council Meeting
The Mapleton Council will receive several reports and consider a planning recommendation for a development at 13 Adam Brown St. It will approve the re‑allocation of $810,247 in OCIF funding from Sideroad 15 projects to Concession 5 (Project 20126) in the 2025 Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program. The council will also adopt four fire‑related by‑laws covering open‑air burning, appointment of a temporary deputy chief building official, appointment of fire personnel, and removal of part‑lot control. Finally, the council will receive information on a Part Lot Control Exemption application and other correspondence.
- Re‑allocation of $810,247 OCIF funding to Concession 5 Project 20126 (road reconstruction)
- Adoption of By‑law 2025-008 – Open Air Burn regulation
- Adoption of By‑law 2025-009 – appoint Temporary Deputy Chief Building Official
- Adoption of By‑law 2025-010 – appoint Fire Personnel
- Adoption of By‑law 2025-011 – remove Part Lot Control
Regular Council Meeting
Mapleton Council will consider and vote on an interim property tax levy by‑law and two zoning amendment by‑laws for the Martin and Drayton School areas. The council will also receive a planning report for a proposed zoning amendment at 7090 Jones Baseline Rd and several staff updates, including a sustainability roadmap and a municipal service corporation business case. Additional items include a finance report on water and wastewater upgrades and a recommendation to apply for the Green Municipal Fund retrofit program.
- By‑law 2025-004 – Interim Property Tax Levy 2025
- By‑law 2025-005 – Zoning amendment ZBA2024-16 (Martin)
- By‑law 2025-006 – Zoning amendment ZBA2024-17 (Drayton School)
- Finance Report FIN2025-03 – Municipal Service Corporation business case and water/wastewater upgrades
- Report CCC2025-01 – Sustainability roadmap and application to Green Municipal Fund program
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will appoint a chairperson and confirm the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. It will hear and decide on Minor Variance application A2024/18 for a swine barn at 7773 Fourth Line, seeking to reduce the required 30‑metre watercourse setback to 15 metres. It will also hear Minor Variance application A2024/19 for a new detached dwelling at 7684 Wellington Rd 11, requesting a reduction of the minimum distance separation from 474 m to 447 m. The agenda notes upcoming hearing dates in February, March, and April.
- Appointment of a Chairperson for the meeting
- Confirmation of Committee of Adjustment minutes dated December 11 2024
- Minor Variance A2024/18 – 7773 Fourth Line farm, proposed 15 m setback (required 30 m) for swine barn
- Minor Variance A2024/19 – 7684 Wellington Rd 11, proposed 447 m setback (required 474 m) for detached dwelling
- Upcoming hearing dates: February 12, March 19, April 9
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will meet to appoint Rachel Carter, CPA as Deputy Treasurer and approve a zoning by-law amendment. The body will also receive reports on property tax write-offs and a strategic asset management policy update.
- By-law 2025-001: Appointment of Rachel Carter, CPA as Deputy Treasurer
- By-law 2025-002: Amendment to Zoning By-law 2010-080 (ZBA2024-15)
- Planning reports for ZBA2024-16 (137 Wellington St N) and ZBA2024-17
- Finance Report FIN2025-02 regarding 2024 property tax write-offs
- Finance Report FIN2025-01 regarding Strategic Asset Management Policy Update