Mono public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting 26-2021 | 14 Dec 2021
Mono Town Council meets Dec. 14, 2021 by electronic participation. Council receives a Credit Valley Conservation 2022 budget presentation and a 2022 Recreation Department capital budget presentation, and considers a variance-to-fill application at 207445 Hwy 9. The agenda also lists routine items including 2021 tax write-offs, a Rural Net telecommunications tower, committee vacancies, and an Orangeville Library agreement renewal.
- Credit Valley Conservation 2022 budget presentation: Mono's proposed share is $14,367, up $550 (3.98%) from $13,817 in 2021
- Application for Variance to Fill Bylaw at 207445 Hwy 9
- 2022 Recreation Department Capital Budget presentation
- 2021 tax write-offs for municipal properties
- Rural Net telecommunications tower proposed at 715412 1st Line EHS
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets December 9th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. as a special electronic session. The main item is application B05-21 from WE Oughtred & Associates Inc. for 2712255 Ontario Inc./Harjit Dhillon concerning 387498 Mono Centre Road, where a contravention of the Planning Act occurred during a June 2021 transfer. A Certificate of Validation under Section 57 of the Planning Act is required to remedy it. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approval of the agenda and of the November 25th, 2021 minutes.
- Application B05-21: Certificate of Validation under Section 57 of the Planning Act for 387498 Mono Centre Road
- Applicant: WE Oughtred & Associates Inc. for 2712255 Ontario Inc./Harjit Dhillon
- Property zoning listed as NEC Control
- Contravention occurred during a June 2021 transfer of the subject property
- Approval of minutes of meeting COA 07-2021 (November 25th, 2021)
Heritage Advisory Committee
Mono's Heritage Advisory Committee meets December 6, 2021 by electronic participation to review a draft 2022 budget totaling $11,075 and to address the resignation of member Manjo Singh. The committee will also discuss the wording of a letter to Council about the Municipal Register and an update on a plaque for the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, the committee must have at least five council-appointed members, so it plans to seek volunteers.
- Draft 2022 budget of $11,075, including $1,500 for a Globe plaque, $800 for Globe photo and framing, and $4,000 x 2 for potential designations
- Resignation of Manjo Singh; Fred Simpson to add it to the next Council agenda
- Committee to seek volunteers to maintain the minimum five members required under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Update on Municipal Register and wording of a letter to Council
- Update on procurement for the Globe Restaurant plaque in Rosemont
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets November 25th, 2021 to consider one application for a minor variance. Ryan and Crystal Scott are seeking relief from the Rural (A) zone side yard setback to build a larger garage at 554243 Mono Amaranth Townline. The meeting will be held electronically and live streamed, and the committee will also approve its agenda and the minutes of its September 29th, 2021 meeting.
- Minor variance application A07-21 by Ryan & Crystal Scott for 554243 Mono Amaranth Townline
- Requested relief from Section 20(2)(e) of Zoning By-law 78-1: side yard setback of 2.30m (7.5ft) at the front and 1.66m (5.44ft) at the rear of the garage, versus the 4.58m (15ft) minimum
- Proposed garage would be 11m (36ft) x 7.3m (24ft), replacing an existing 7.3m (24ft) x 7.3m (24ft) garage in the same location
- Approval of minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting COA 06-2021 (September 29th, 2021)
- Meeting held virtually and live streamed under the Municipal Act and Town Procedure Bylaw 2020-42
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on November 24, 2021 to review and adopt minutes from its February meeting and take up new business. New items include planning for Mono Winterfest 2022, setting a date for the Make Mono Shine event, and discussing 2022 programming. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no contracts, bylaws, or fee changes listed.
- New business: Mono Winterfest 2022 planning
- New business: Make Mono Shine event and date
- New business: 2022 programming
- Review and adoption of draft minutes from the February meeting
- Upcoming event noted: Family Day Ski at Mono Nordic in February (date shown as '??')
Council Meeting 25-2021 | 23 Nov 2021
Mono Council is receiving an update on Orangeville's proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 236 First Street, where SHIP plans to convert the former Maple Inn/Knight's Inn into 27 supportive housing units, primarily for homeless women. Orangeville has declined Mono's request for a second statutory public meeting, citing its own engagement sessions. Council may forward further comments to Orangeville, whose Council is expected to consider the matter on December 6. The meeting also includes 2022 budget presentations and routine bylaws and correspondence.
- Maple Inn/Knight's Inn conversion at 236 First Street, Orangeville to 27 supportive housing units by SHIP; Orangeville Council to consider a recommendation December 6
- 2022 Public Works Capital Budget presentation
- Shelburne District Fire Board 2022 approved operating budget
- Rosemont and District Fire Board 2022 operating and capital budgets
- Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church request for financial support; updated Emergency Management Program bylaw
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
Mono's Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee meets Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm as a virtual session (PENHC-04-2021). The agenda includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes, a public question period, a summary of the transition to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and an item on active planning applications. No specific applications, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
- Summary of the transition to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), with an attachment
- Active Planning Applications item, no specific applications named in the agenda
- Approval of minutes from PENHC Session 03-2021
- Public Question Period
- Meeting held virtually; Town Hall address listed as 347209 Mono Centre Road
Council Meeting 24-2021 | 16 Nov 2021
Mono Town Council meets virtually on Nov 16, 2021, to consider its 2022 budget cost-of-living salary adjustment, an amended Joint Water Management Agreement with Amaranth, East Garafraxa and Orangeville, and a report on a trailer bylaw. Council will also review the 2022 meeting schedule, 2021 parking enforcement revenue and costs, and correspondence including a CUPE letter on OMERS pensions. Several items are listed as unfinished or deferred business, including a draft fill bylaw, noise bylaw review, and a proposed zoning amendment on large residential homes.
- 2022 budget: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) salary adjustment and inflation
- Joint Water Management Agreement amended among Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Mono and Orangeville
- Trailer Bylaw report on truck trailers and bylaw enforcement
- Report on 2021 Parking Enforcement revenue and costs
- Dandex Holdings Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA 2021-01) notice of appeal
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on November 8, 2021, chaired by Kirsten Ball. The agenda includes a presentation on Mono Streams and Bridges by Councillor Ralph Manktelow, updates on the municipal register and a plaque for the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont, and a designation update for 286399 and 286403 10th Sideroad (Church of the Herald Angel and Rectory, Cardwell). Under new business, the committee will discuss suggestions for its 2022 budget allocation and outreach plans to send to Council.
- Presentation on Mono Streams and Bridges by Councillor Ralph Manktelow
- Update on procurement of a plaque for the Globe Restaurant, Rosemont
- Designation update for 286399 and 286403 10th Sideroad (Church of the Herald Angel and Rectory, Cardwell)
- Discussion of 2022 budget allocation suggestions and outreach plans for Council
- Approval of minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting
Council Meeting 23-2021 | 26 Oct 2021
Mono Town Council meets virtually on October 26, 2021 to consider a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees and council members, following a September 14 direction. The policy would require proof of vaccination or an exemption by November 15, 2021, with unvaccinated staff facing rapid testing, possible unpaid suspension, and termination. Council will also make board appointments and receive reports on the Island Lake drinking water system, landfill openings, and a proposed zoning amendment for the Maple Inn in Orangeville.
- Employee and Council Vaccination Policy: proof of vaccination or exemption required by Nov 15, 2021; unvaccinated staff face rapid testing from Nov 22, six-week unpaid suspension, then possible termination
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the Maple Inn at 236 First Street, Orangeville
- Board appointments to fill vacancies on the Rosemont District Fire Board and Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management after Laura Ryan's resignation
- Island Lake Drinking Water System 2021-22 Inspection Report and Mono Landfill Openings Report for Spring & Fall 2021
- Greenwood Aggregates LPAT Hearing Report on Costs and 2020 Federal Gas Tax / Canada Community-Building Fund Audit Report