Mono public meetings in 2022
58 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting via electronic participation. The agenda includes discussions on unfinished business regarding website content, a community survey, and a new resident welcome package.
- Delegation by Maria Burton of the Bruce Trail Conservancy
- Discussion of DEI content for the Town's website
- Discussion of a community survey
- Discussion of a new resident welcome package
- Review of 2021 Census data
Council Meeting 24-2022 |13 Dec 2022
The Council is holding a statutory public meeting regarding Official Plan Amendment 44 to address provincial Bill 109 requirements. The amendment proposes mandatory pre-consultation and sequential processing of planning applications to manage new provincial timelines. The meeting also includes a presentation from Headwaters Health Care Centre.
- Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan Amendment (OPA 44)
- Site Alteration & Fill Bylaw Variance Request at 487199 Sideroad 30
- 2023 Budget Deliberation Schedule
- 2023 Budget Adjustment for Inflation
- Headwaters Health Care Centre presentation
Special Council Meeting 23-2022 | 6 Dec 2022
The Special Council meeting includes the inauguration of elected officials and a proclamation for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Council also addresses Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
- Inauguration of Mayor and Council
- Proclamation of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Discussion of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
- Resolution requesting the Province of Ontario reconsider Bill 23
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss the 2023 budget and the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23). The committee will also address business arising from previous minutes regarding the Mono Centre Bicentennial and the Heritage Registry Update.
- 2023 Budget discussion
- Discussion of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
- Mono Centre Bicentennial update
- Heritage Registry Update
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss past and future community events. The agenda includes follow-ups on the Halloween event and Mono Centre Bicentennial, as well as planning for Winterfest 2023. The committee will also work to confirm recreation programs and dates for the 2023 calendar year.
- RAC Chair nominations followup
- Halloween Event post-event discussion
- Winterfest 2023 planning
- Confirmation of 2023 RAC programs and dates
- Valentine Euchre Tournament 2023
Joint Council Workshop
The Town of Mono and Township of East Garafraxa are hosting a joint training session facilitated by Amberley Gavel Limited. The workshop covers municipal functions, roles and responsibilities, and various aspects of local government administration.
- Council training session on municipal powers and jurisdiction
- Discussion of operating and capital budgets, property tax, and user fees
- Review of Council Code of Conduct and Integrity Commissioner roles
- Training on by-law enactment and procedural issues
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The DEI Committee will meet electronically to discuss recreation programming through a DEI lens and review 2021 Census data regarding citizenship, immigration, and population composition. The committee will also address unfinished business regarding website content, a community survey, and social media scheduling.
- Discussion on recreation programming with Director of Recreation Kim Heaton
- Review of 2021 Census insights on citizenship and immigration
- Discussion on DEI content for the Town's website
- Discussion on a community survey
- Discussion on social media event highlighting schedules
Council Meeting 22-2022 | 8 Nov 2022
The Town of Mono is considering updates to planning fees and application processes to comply with the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. Council will also review a third reading for the Fireworks Bylaw and discuss conservation authority appointments.
- Proposed updates to Fees & Charges Bylaw 2019-04 regarding planning application fees
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment to mandate pre-consultation for planning applications
- Third reading of the Fireworks Bylaw
- 2023–2026 Conservation Authority Board appointments
- Bridge 5 residential survey discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider application B04-22 regarding the creation of a new residential lot. The applicant seeks consent to sever approximately 1.07 hectares (2.64 acres) from the subject lands.
- Application B04-22: Proposed lot severance at 25 Sideroad
- Creation of a new 1.07 hectare (2.64 acre) residential lot
- Subject property zoning: Rural (A) and Environmental Protection (EP)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to discuss business arising from previous minutes. Topics include the Mono Centre Bicentennial, The Globe Restaurant, and updates regarding the Heritage Garden and Heritage Registry.
- Mono Centre Bicentennial discussion
- The Globe Restaurant, Rosemont update
- Heritage Garden update
- Heritage Registry update
Council Meeting 21-2022 | 25 Oct 2022
The Town of Mono is reviewing a planning report regarding draft Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments. These measures aim to manage the size and scale of residential construction to protect the town's rural character.
- Large Residential Homes Planning Report (Draft Official Plan Amendment)
- Prohibited Animals Bylaw (Second Reading)
- Common Ownership Agreement B04/21 at 835540 4th Line
- Aragon (Hockley) Development Corp. Residential Development Application (OPA 2022-02 & ZBA 2022-02)
- Mono Landfill Openings Report
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the snowshoe lending program and planning for the Halloween event. The committee will also address nominations for a new RAC Chair term and discuss Winterfest 2023.
- Update on 2022/2023 snowshoe lending program
- Halloween Event planning
- Mono Centre Bicentennial
- Nominations for new RAC Chair term
- Winterfest 2023
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting via electronic participation. The committee will address unfinished business including a flag raising policy and community survey, alongside discussions on town website content and social media scheduling.
- Flag Raising Policy discussion
- Review of short and long term objectives and plans
- DEI content for the Town's website
- Community Survey discussion
- Social media event highlighting schedule
Council Meeting 20-2022 | 11 Oct 2022
The Town of Mono Council is reviewing several unfinished business items, including survey results for a fireworks bylaw and a final reading for a land sale bylaw. The meeting also includes discussions on a new site alteration and fill movement bylaw and a service delivery review tender.
- Fireworks Bylaw survey results review
- Sale and Disposition of Lands Bylaw (Final Reading)
- Draft Site Alteration & Movement of Fill Bylaw (First Reading)
- Service Delivery Review Tender
- Proclamation of Local Government Week
Council Meeting 19-2022 | 27 Sep 2022
The Town of Mono Council is reviewing a presentation by Watson & Associates regarding a core asset management plan to meet provincial requirements. The plan outlines the condition and replacement costs for roads, bridges, water, and stormwater systems.
- Presentation on Asset Management Plan for core assets
- Review of Sale and Disposition of Lands Bylaw public comments
- Review of Fireworks Bylaw survey results
- Consideration to amend Bylaw 2004-69 Setting of Fires
- Proclamation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review draft minutes, discuss unfinished business including the snowshoe lending program for 2022/2023, and consider new items such as the Children's Halloween Party, Mono Centre Bicentennial, and preliminary results of the Mono Programming Survey. The meeting includes public question period and reports from subcommittees.
- Snowshoe lending program 2022/2023
- Children's Halloween Party – October 30
- Mono Centre Bicentennial
- Mono Programming Survey Preliminary Draft Results
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting electronically to discuss unfinished business, including short and long-term objectives, website content, a community survey, and a flag-raising policy. They will also consider new business on learning from other committees and scheduling social media highlights for relevant events.
- Review of short and long-term objectives and plans
- DEI content for Town's website
- Community survey discussion
- Flag raising policy
- Review of CCDI website content
Council Meeting 18-2022 | 13 Sep 2022
Council will hear a delegation from Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) seeking support for a joint Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) application to rehabilitate Monora Pond, including dam mitigation, stream and wetland restoration, and new public amenities. The total project is estimated at $1,092,000, with CVC asking the Town to contribute up to $109,200. Council will also consider several routine items, including appointments, agreements, and reports.
- CVC delegation: Monora Park pond rehabilitation, $1,092,000 total cost, Town share up to $109,200
- Amended Canine Control Services Agreement
- Mono Community Climate Action Plan
- 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
- Letter to MTO re traffic enforcement and highway concerns
Council Meeting 17-2022 | 23 Aug 2022
Council will consider giving first reading to a Prohibited Animals Bylaw, which would prohibit keeping certain non-indigenous animals and allow seizure or destruction of prohibited animals. The bylaw would be posted for public comment before returning to Council. Council will also discuss a renaming contest for Island Lake Family Park and Fieldstone Parkette, and consider several agreements and reports.
- Prohibited Animals Bylaw (first reading) - would prohibit keeping certain animals, allow seizure and destruction
- ICIP Grant Transfer Payment Agreement for Island Lake Drinking Water System Arsenic Removal Project
- Mono Pickleball Club Lease Agreement
- Unified Vehicle-for-Hire Bylaw
- Renaming contest for Island Lake Family Park and Fieldstone Parkette
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Town of Mono Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee meets on August 18, 2022 for Session PENHC-03-2022. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, a public question period, and two discussion topics: Bill 109 and an update on the Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan. The meeting also lists active planning applications and other business, but the agenda does not state what those applications are or what decisions will be made.
- Discussion of Bill 109
- Update on Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan
- Approval of minutes from PENHC Session 02-2022
- Public question period
- Active planning applications listed without details
Special Council Meeting 16-2022 | 9 Aug 2022
The Town of Mono Council is holding a special electronic meeting to consider awarding a contract for the 3rd Line EHS Culvert Replacements (south of County Road 8) to Cox Construction Limited for $177,169.04 including HST. Staff also recommend a budget amendment of $159,546.29, the net cost after the Town's HST rebate, to be financed from Road Reserves because the emergency repair was not in the 2022 Final Budget. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, an in-camera session, and a confirming bylaw.
- Award of Contract No. 300055484 for 3rd Line EHS Culvert Replacements to Cox Construction Limited at $177,169.04 including HST
- Six bids received; Cox was the low bidder, with the next lowest at $184,453.44 and the highest at $334,383.95
- Budget amendment of $159,546.29 (net of HST rebate) to be financed from Road Reserves
- Project described as an emergency repair not included in the 2022 Final Budget
- Substantial completion date set for September 30, 2022
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets Thursday July 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual electronic meeting. The main item is application A04-22 from Edward Ayranto for the property at 955153 7th Line EHS, seeking relief to build and use a 338m2 accessory storage building before a permitted residential building is erected. The committee will also approve the agenda and the minutes of meeting COA 03-2022 (April 28, 2022).
- Application A04-22 by Edward Ayranto for 955153 7th Line EHS
- Requested relief: allow a 338m2 accessory building for storage before a residential building is erected, under Section 5(1)(b) of Zoning Bylaw 78-1
- Property is designated Rural + Environmental Protection - 2 in the Official Plan and zoned Rural (A)
- Approval of minutes of meeting COA 03-2022 (April 28, 2022)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is holding an electronically conducted meeting on July 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.; Town Hall is not open to the public and the meeting will be video recorded and posted on the Town's website. The agenda covers routine items (call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, approval of the agenda and the June 15, 2022 minutes) plus unfinished business on short- and long-term objectives, DEI content for the Town's website, and a community survey. New business includes learning from other committees, scheduling social media highlighting of relevant events, and reviewing CCDI website content. The next meeting is set for August 17, 2022, with the time to be determined.
- Approval of the June 15, 2022 DEI Committee minutes
- Unfinished business: short- and long-term objectives and plans
- Unfinished business: DEI content for the Town's website
- Unfinished business: community survey
- New business: reviewing CCDI website content and scheduling social media posts for relevant events
Council Meeting 15-2022 | 19 July 2022
The Town of Mono Council meets July 19, 2022 by electronic participation (Council Chambers closed to the public). Council is set to hear a Rogers Communications delegation on fibreoptic installation, give second reading to a bylaw replacing the 1995 Sale and Disposition of Town Lands Policy, and consider items including a Next Generation 911 service agreement, a draft Exotic Animal Bylaw, and two motions by Mayor Creelman. Several items are reports for information, such as the Island Lake drinking water inspection report and Accounts.
- Rogers Communications delegation at 9:15 a.m. on fibreoptic installation; project scope lists 315 km of plant and 1,609 homes passed, construction July 2022 to Q1 2023
- Second reading of a bylaw to replace the 1995 Sale and Disposition of Town Lands Policy (Bylaw 95-25), adding a public meeting before land is declared surplus
- Next Generation 911 Authority Service Agreement on the agenda
- Draft Exotic Animal Bylaw and a request for exemption from Site Plan Control at 873096 5th Line EHS
- Two motions by Mayor Creelman: Highway 10 and County Road 16 signalization, and CRTC regulation of cell providers regarding service disruptions
Special Council Meeting 14-2022 | 12 July 2022
Mono Council is holding a special electronic meeting on 12 July 2022. The main item is the 5th Line & 15 Sideroad unopened road allowances: Tamara Rebanks and James Appleyard of Big Hat Farm have withdrawn their request that Council deem the lands surplus and their offer to purchase 'Parcel A'. Council also has correspondence from residents and a June 21 staff report from Clerk Fred Simpson recommending public notice and a supplemental report before any surplus decision. The agenda otherwise contains routine procedural items and a confirming bylaw.
- Big Hat Farm (Tamara Rebanks and James Appleyard) withdraws request to purchase 'Parcel A' of the 5th Line unopened road allowance and withdraws request to deem it surplus
- Staff report by Clerk Fred Simpson (June 21, 2022) describes Parcel A (~1.1 km, 5th Line EHS), Parcel B (~1.5 km, 15 Sideroad to Airport Road) and Parcel C (6.4 acres)
- Staff recommend public notice and notice to abutting landowners before any decision to deem the road allowances surplus; a supplemental report would follow
- Resident letters from Katherine Lindsay, Donna Holmes, Frank Tucker and John & Brenda Holmes oppose selling the unopened road allowances
- Confirming Bylaw and adjournment listed under Section III
Council Meeting 13-2022 | 28 June 2022
The Town of Mono Council meets on June 28, 2022, to receive the 2021 audited financial statements and consider several land-use and policy items. Council will discuss lifting a holding provision for the Hampton Inn & Suites, a proposed uniform towing bylaw, and a site plan agreement for 12 French Drive (Applied Lubrication Technology). Other items include a road pulverizing and resurfacing tender, a policy on use of corporate resources during elections, and deeming 5th Line & 15 Sideroad unopened road allowances surplus.
- 2021 Financial Statements presentation by RLB, showing annual surplus of $527,183 and accumulated surplus of $73,086,519
- Hampton Inn & Medical Centre: removal of holding provision
- Proposed uniform towing bylaw (Orangeville Towing Bylaw)
- 12 French Drive site plan agreement with Applied Lubrication Technology (SPA 2022-03)
- Road pulverizing & resurfacing tender 2022-PW-20
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meets June 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. by electronic participation only, with Town Hall closed to the public. The agenda includes electing a new chair or co-chairs and approving minutes from May 18, 2022. Unfinished business covers short- and long-term objectives, DEI content for the Town's website, the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI), and a community survey. No new business items are listed.
- Election of a new Chair/Co-Chairs
- Approval of DEI Committee Minutes, May 18, 2022
- Unfinished business: short & long term objectives & plans
- Unfinished business: DEI content for Town's website
- Unfinished business: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and community survey
Council Meeting 12-2022 | 14 June 2022
Mono Town Council meets virtually on June 14, 2022 to consider two Niagara Escarpment Commission development permit applications, a motion on a moratorium on gravel mining, and culvert failures on 3rd Line EHS. Council will also receive public questions, proclamations, and a list of unfinished business. The meeting is being held electronically with no public access to Council Chambers.
- NEC development permit application for 834235 4th Line EHS (Mayo) — expansion of a retreat centre/principal residence including a 743 sq m main building, 650 sq m dwelling, and 260 sq m accessory building
- NEC development permit application for 893112 6th Line EHS (Magno)
- Motion by Mayor Creelman for a moratorium on gravel mining
- 3rd Line EHS culvert failures
- Proclamations for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Multicultural Day, and Longest Day of Smiles
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on May 30, 2022, chaired by Kirsten Ball. The agenda includes routine items (adopting the agenda, approving April 25 minutes, treasurer's report) plus business carried over from previous minutes: a municipal register update, the Globe Restaurant designation in Rosemont, a heritage garden update, and the Mono Centre Bicentennial. No new business items are listed, and the next meeting is set for June 20 at 7.00pm.
- Globe Restaurant, Rosemont designation on the agenda
- Municipal Register Update – Summary
- Heritage Garden update
- Mono Centre Bicentennial discussion
- Approval of minutes for April 25, 2022
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Town of Mono Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee meets on May 26, 2022 for session PENHC-02-2022. The main discussion item is a report on the "Mono Hills Corporation Condo Draft Plan CDP 2021-01." The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda and previous minutes, a public question period, active planning applications, and other business. The meeting is held virtually and is open to the public by video link or phone.
- Report for discussion: "Mono Hills Corporation Condo Draft Plan CDP 2021-01"
- Approval of minutes from PENHC Session 01-2022
- Public question period
- Active planning applications listed for review
- Virtual meeting via GoToMeeting, access code 525-262-685
Council Meeting 11-2022 | 24 May 2022
Mono Town Council meets electronically on 24 May 2022 to work through unfinished business including Island Lake parking enforcement and a possible resident parking permit system, a draft bylaw to remove properties from the Municipal Heritage Register, and a development charges study motion on small-scale affordable housing. New business includes a 2022 temporary borrowing bylaw, a site plan amendment for a Bluebird Storage addition, a pickup truck tender, and radon water-quality analysis for the Cardinal Woods and Island Lake drinking water systems. The agenda also lists a 9:15 delegation from the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation, which is asking the Town to become a paid member at $250 per year.
- Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation delegation requests Town membership at $250/year, event sponsorship, and a June 27 Multicultural Day proclamation with flag raising
- Island Lake parking: status report on Resolution #3-10-2022; CVC agrees to share sign design, production and installation costs 50/50; illegal parking fine stated as $90 x 2 in a Community Safety Zone
- Parking permit system report: staff seek Council direction on permit locations, who can apply, and valid hours before drafting a bylaw
- Draft bylaw to amend the Municipal Heritage Register by removing properties
- Temporary Borrowing Bylaw (2022 draft) and a tender for a 2022 or 2023 crew cab 4x4 pickup truck (Tender No. 2022-PW-10)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meets electronically on May 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda covers routine business (approval of the agenda and previous minutes) plus three new items: short- and long-term objectives, DEI content for the Town's website, and membership in the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI). No decisions, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.
- Discussion of short- and long-term objectives for the committee
- DEI content for the Town's website
- Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) membership
- Approval of previous minutes
- Meeting held by electronic participation; Town Hall not open to the public
Council Meeting 10-2022 | 10 May 2022
Mono Town Council meets May 10, 2022 to hear a Credit Valley Conservation delegation on removing the Monora Park dam and to consider unfinished business including Island Lake Conservation Area parking and access issues. Council will also review new items such as a Right to Disconnect Policy, a development charges study motion on small-scale affordable housing, and a draft site plan agreement for a Hampton Inn and medical centre. Several items are procedural, including approval of the agenda, previous minutes, and Schedule A correspondence.
- CVC delegation on Monora Park dam mitigation; estimated cost $320,000 plus crossing and public realm elements, with $159,000 NSCCS, $83,000 non-levy cash, and $78,000 in-kind funding
- Island Lake Conservation Area parking and access issues, including no parking signs on 1st Line and a proposed locking gate on Blue Heron Drive
- Draft site plan control agreement for Hampton Inn & Medical Centre (SPA 2021-03)
- Motion by Mayor Creelman on a development charges study for small-scale affordable housing
- Right to Disconnect Policy and a request from Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club for gravel
Recreation Advisory Committee
Mono's Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on May 5, 2022, to approve its agenda and minutes and discuss recreation business. Items include a post-event review of the Make Mono Shine event, the Mono on a Bike event on May 15, a 2022/2023 snowshoe lending program, and 2022 programming. The agenda also lists a public question period and a next meeting date still to be confirmed.
- Post-event review of the Make Mono Shine event
- Mono on a Bike scheduled for May 15
- Snowshoe lending program for 2022/2023
- Discussion of 2022 programming
- Public question period on the agenda
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is holding its inaugural meeting electronically on May 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.; Town Hall is closed to the public and the meeting will be video recorded and posted on the Town's website. The agenda covers introductions by Mayor John Creelman, Councillor Ralph Manktelow and CAO Mark Early, introduction of members, election of a committee chairperson, review of the committee's Terms of Reference, and questions on roles and responsibilities. No decisions on budgets, contracts, or bylaws appear on this agenda.
- Election of Committee Chairperson
- Review of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Introductions by Mayor John Creelman, Councillor Ralph Manktelow and CAO Mark Early
- Discussion of roles and responsibilities using 'Standing Citizen Advisory Committees, A Practical Guide'
- Meeting held by electronic participation only; Town Hall not open to the public
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets April 28, 2022 to consider two consent applications. One would formalize an existing shared driveway easement at 755516 2nd Line. The other seeks consent to create a new 44.4 ha (110-acre) lot from Lots 23/24 Concession 7 EHS at 955140 7th Line EHS. The meeting is held electronically and live streamed.
- Consent B03-22: easement at 755516 2nd Line (Part 1 + Part 2 RP 7R4219, Part 5 Plan 7R-5014) to formalize existing shared driveway access
- Consent B02-22/B09-18: create one new 44.4 ha (110-acre) lot with ~115m frontage on 7th Line EHS; retained lot 36.5 ha (90 acres) with 600m frontage
- Approval of minutes of Meeting COA 02-2022 (March 29, 2022)
- Meeting conducted electronically under Section 238 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Town of Mono Procedure Bylaw 2020-42
Council Meeting 9-2022 | 26 Apr 2022
Mono Town Council meets April 26, 2022 to work through routine business: approving the agenda and previous minutes, receiving the 2021 investment performance report, and considering two Adopt-a-Road applications. Council will also review an AGCO liquor licence application from Mono Centre Brewing Company Ltd, appointments to the Recreation Advisory Committee, and a long list of correspondence and committee minutes. Several items remain on the unfinished business list, including a draft fill bylaw and a proposed zoning amendment on large residential homes.
- 2021 Investment Performance Report from CIBC Wood Gundy: 3.832% one-year return, $550,000 gain on fund value, $638,000 distributed to fund Town expenditures
- Adopt-a-Road applications from Peter Leishman (Singing Waters Ministries) for 3 km of Hurontario Street and Jason Kipps (The Jay Kipps Band) for 4 km of 5 Sideroad
- AGCO liquor licence application from Mono Centre Brewing Company Ltd
- Recreation Advisory Committee appointments to fill vacancies
- Unfinished business includes a draft fill bylaw and a proposed zoning amendment on large residential homes, both referred or pending
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on April 25, 2022, chaired by Kirsten Ball. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and approving March 28 minutes, plus a treasurer's report. Under business arising, the committee will discuss a municipal register update and a resolution to Council, the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont designation, and the Mono Bicentennial. No new business items are listed.
- Municipal Register Update – Resolution to Council
- Globe Restaurant, Rosemont Designation
- Mono Bicentennial
- Treasurer's Report
- Next meeting: Monday, May 30, 2022 at 7.00pm
Council Meeting 8-2022 | 12 Apr 2022
Mono Town Council meets electronically on April 12, 2022, to consider a Credit Valley Conservation request for exemption from the town's noise bylaw for seven events at Island Lake Conservation Area, including Canada Day, a wedding, and five Music in the Park nights. Council will also hear a delegation on the request, consider appointments to a DEI advisory committee, and review a county-wide Vehicle for Hire bylaw. Several items are listed for information only, including accounts, emergency management compliance results, and correspondence from other municipalities and the province.
- Noise bylaw exemption sought for seven Island Lake Conservation Area events between July 1 and September 17, 2022
- Proposed conditions include a sound technician on site, a 55dB limit at four points of reception, and 14-day notice to nearby residents
- Appointments to the DEI Advisory Committee
- County-wide Vehicle for Hire bylaw
- In-camera items: DEI Committee interview and Full Throttle OLT hearing
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on April 7, 2022 to review and adopt minutes from its March meeting and work through unfinished business. Members are set to finalize details for the Make Mono Shine event on April 23 and discuss Mono on a Bike on May 15, the 2022/2023 snowshoe lending program, and 2022 programming. The agenda also includes a public question period, subcommittee reports, and upcoming events; the next meeting date is to be confirmed.
- Finalize details for Make Mono Shine event – April 23
- Mono on a Bike – May 15
- Snowshoe lending program 2022/2023
- 2022 Programming
- Review and adoption of March meeting minutes
Special Council Meeting 7-2022 | 5 Apr 2022
The Town of Mono Council is holding Special Council Meeting 7-2022 on April 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. as an electronic (virtual) meeting; Council Chambers will not be open to the public. The agenda consists of approving the agenda, an in-camera item for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee interviews, and a confirming bylaw before adjournment. No substantive decisions on budgets, contracts, or bylaws beyond the routine confirming bylaw appear on the published agenda.
- In-camera (closed session) item: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee interviews
- Approval of the agenda
- Confirming Bylaw
- Adjournment
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets March 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual electronic meeting to consider two applications for public meeting. One seeks permission to build a detached three-car garage with an in-law suite above at 595433 Blind Line, and the other seeks relief from the zoning by-law to allow an outdoor storage area for personal/home business use at 833160 4th Line EHS. The agenda also includes approval of the February 24, 2022 minutes and routine procedural items.
- Application A03-22: Jonathan and Jessica Lauer, 595433 Blind Line, seek permission for a detached three-car garage with an in-law suite above in the Rural (A) zone
- Application A02-22: Colleen Hobson and John Rodriquez, 833160 4th Line EHS, seek relief from Section 5(1)(a)(iv) of Zoning By-law 78-1 for an outdoor storage area for personal/home business use
- Approval of minutes of meeting COA 01-2022 (February 24, 2022)
- Meeting held virtually by electronic participation under Section 238(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Town of Mono Procedure Bylaw 2020-42
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on March 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to review properties listed as "Properties of Interest" on the municipal register and to discuss next steps for designating the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont. New business includes the Mono Newsletter, a heritage garden, and discussion items such as the Mono Bicentennial and cultural heritage promotion. The meeting is held by electronic participation only; Town Hall is not open to the public.
- Municipal Register update — review of properties considered "Properties of Interest"
- Globe Restaurant, Rosemont — designation next steps
- Mono Newsletter
- Heritage Garden
- Discussion: Mono Bicentennial, cultural heritage promotion materials, presentation support framework for future Town events, cultural heritage connections outside of Mono
Council Meeting 6-2022 | 22 Mar 2022
Mono Town Council meets electronically on March 22, 2022, to consider reopening municipal facilities and Council Chambers, a draft Fireworks Bylaw on first reading, and several routine items. Council will also review a budget amendment tied to the Bridge 9 tender, a 2022 Shelburne Library Agreement, and rules for the 2022 municipal election voting period. Several items are carry-over business, including a proposed zoning amendment for large residential homes and a draft fill bylaw.
- Draft Fireworks Bylaw, first reading
- Budget Amendment - Bridge 9 Tender
- 2022 Shelburne Library Agreement
- 2022 Municipal Election - Establishing Voting Period
- Bailey Creek Municipal Drain, notice of application to the Tribunal under Section 76(1) of the Drainage Act
Recreation Advisory Committee
Mono's Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on March 22, 2022, to review February minutes and work through unfinished business. Members are set to finalize the Make Mono Shine event on April 23, discuss Mono on a Bike, and consider a 2022/2023 snowshoe lending program. New business covers 2022 programming, and the agenda lists upcoming events including Make Mono Shine on April 23 and Mono on a Bike on May 15.
- Finalize Make Mono Shine event – April 23
- Mono on a Bike
- Snowshoe lending program 2022/2023
- 2022 Programming (new business)
- Upcoming events: Make Mono Shine April 23; Mono on a Bike May 15
Council Meeting 5-2022 | 8 Mar 2022
Mono Town Council meets virtually on March 8, 2022, with a delegation from Credit Valley Conservation presenting the Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan. The plan outlines a 25-year vision with phased infrastructure work estimated at $37,827,000 plus $2,272,000 in restoration directions, and seeks municipal endorsement. Council also considers routine items including public works tenders, a draft fireworks bylaw, reopening of municipal facilities, and a consent agenda of minutes and correspondence.
- CVC delegation at 7:15 p.m. on the Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan; estimated major infrastructure and planning costs total $37,827,000 across three phases, plus $2,272,000 for restoration and natural resource management directions
- Public Works tenders: Bridge 9 replacement (Hurontario St, north of County Road 8), maintenance gravel (Tender No. 2022-PW-3), winter sand (Tender No. 2021-PW-4), and crack sealing (Tender No. 2022-PW-8)
- Draft Fireworks Bylaw, first reading
- Rental Facilities & Council Chambers Reopening — opening of municipal facilities
- Public Works Electric Vehicle Update — Ford F150 Lightning electric pickup for the Public Works fleet
Pollinator Garden Management Committee
The Mono Pollinator Garden Management Committee meets virtually on March 7, 2022, with volunteers invited and the public able to join. The group will review activity plans from its gardening, construction, soil regeneration, fundraising, and education leads, and is set to vote on approving those plans and a 2022 budget. Members will also discuss a possible spring open house and a farm tour led by Jack. The meeting ends with an annual general meeting that includes a nomination of Trish Keachie as Volunteer Support Person.
- Motions to approve activity plans from leads Jutta (gardening), Darcy (construction), Rosemary (soil regeneration), Sharon (fundraising), and Ralph (education)
- Motion to approve the 2022 budget, presented by Jack
- Discussion of a possible spring open house
- Farm tour led by Jack
- AGM nomination of Trish Keachie as Volunteer Support Person
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on February 28, 2022, chaired by Kirsten Ball with Barbara Jafelice as secretary. The agenda includes a treasurer's budget update, an update on the municipal register including public comments and an objection from "246321 Hockley Rd", and a plaque update for the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont. New business covers a Mono Newsletter item, a bicentennial signage correction, the heritage garden status, and new members. The next meeting is set for March 28, 2022.
- Municipal Register update including public comments and an objection from "246321 Hockley Rd"
- Globe Restaurant, Rosemont plaque update
- Mono Bicentennial signage correction needed
- Heritage Garden status update from Kirsten Ball
- Treasurer's Report budget update
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets on February 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual electronic meeting. The committee will hold public meetings on two applications: a minor variance for a proposed office, repair garage and storage/warehouse building at 12 Coles Crescent, and a consent to create one new lot at 22 Buena Vista Drive. It will also approve the agenda and the minutes of meeting COA 08-2021 from December 9, 2021.
- Minor variance A01-22: 2429930 Ontario Ltd. (Eric Duiker) seeks a side yard of 5.49m instead of the required 7.63m and a building height of 13.8m instead of the maximum 10.67m at 12 Coles Crescent (Commercial Light Industrial zoning)
- Consent B01-22: John Island seeks to create one new lot at 22 Buena Vista Drive; new parcel about 36.58m x 100.53m (0.37 Ha) and retained lot about 43.89m x 100.48m (0.44 Ha), Suburban Residential zoning
- Approval of minutes of meeting COA 08-2021 (December 9, 2021)
- Meeting held virtually and live streamed under the Municipal Act and Town of Mono Procedure Bylaw 2020-42
Council Meeting 4-2022 | 22 Feb 2022
Mono Town Council meets electronically on 22 Feb 2022 to consider adopting the 2022 final budget and a draft 2022 tax rate bylaw, and to hear a delegation from GottaRunRacing asking to allow overflow parking on 3rd Line for the Chase the Coyote trail race on September 17. Council also has a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and a request from the Headwaters Streams Committee to work with the NVCA on a Brook Trout sampling project on the agenda. Several items are carried over as unfinished business, including a proposed zoning bylaw amendment on large residential homes and a draft fill bylaw.
- 2022 Final Budget and Draft 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw up for council consideration
- GottaRunRacing delegation requests overflow parking on 3rd Line for Chase the Coyote race on Sept 17; Ontario Parks parking fee rising from $500 to $1500
- 2022-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan on the agenda
- Headwaters Streams Committee request to work with NVCA on Brook Trout Sampling Project
- Unfinished business includes proposed zoning amendment for large residential homes, Bridge 5 replace-or-remove, and a draft fill bylaw
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Town of Mono Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee meets on February 17, 2022 for its first session of the year. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from a 2021 session, a public question period, and a report for discussion titled "Large Houses on Rural Lots." The committee will also review active planning applications and other business before adjourning.
- Report for discussion: "Large Houses on Rural Lots"
- Active Planning Applications
- Public Question Period
- Approval of Minutes - PENHC Session 04-2021
- Approval of Agenda - PENHC Session 01-2022
Recreation Advisory Committee
Mono's Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on Tuesday, February 15 at 5:00p.m. The agenda covers routine business — approving the agenda and minutes — plus a delegation from the Mono Pickleball Club and public question period. Under new business, members will discuss Mono on a Bike planning and a 2022/2023 Snowshoe Lending Program, and they will review final details for the Make Mono Shine event. No decisions with dollar amounts or bylaw changes appear on the agenda.
- Delegation from the Mono Pickleball Club
- New business: Mono on a Bike Planning
- New business: Snowshoe Lending Program 2022/2023
- Final details for the Make Mono Shine event, scheduled April 23
- Follow-up on social media postings
Council Meeting 3-2022 | 8 Feb 2022
Mono Town Council meets electronically on 8 Feb 2022 to take up its 2022 draft budget, including a public input session from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and to hold a statutory public meeting on Mono Hills Corporation's draft vacant-land condominium plan and related site plan and fill applications at 388326 Side Road 20. Council will also hear a 4:15 pm request from Emiliano and Rosanne Falcone for a variance to the Fill Bylaw to import more than 250 m3 of gravel for a new driveway at 507286 Hwy 89. Other items include proclamations, a service delivery review transfer payment agreement, a land needs study report, and an in-camera by-law enforcement update.
- Fill Bylaw variance request for 507286 Hwy 89 (Falcone) to import 'A' and 'B' gravel above the 250 m3 limit for a new driveway; $2,000 fee and $20,000 deposit paid
- Statutory public meeting on Mono Hills Corp. draft vacant-land condominium (File CDP 2022-01) and site plan control (SPA 2021-04) at 388326 Side Road 20, plus a fill variance for about 3,800 m3 (about 380 truckloads) of golf course material
- 2022 draft budget public input and council discussion, 7:00-8:00 pm, including a Mono Pickleball Club request for dedicated courts
- Service Delivery and Organizational Review Transfer Payment Agreement
- Land Needs Analysis Report - Dufferin County Official Plan Municipal Comprehensive Review
Pollinator Garden Management Committee
The Pollinator Garden Management Committee (PGMC) of the Town of Mono met on February 3, 2022, and reviewed its 2021 finances: income of $5,391, expenses of $4,402, and combined year-end reserves of $29,600. Members discussed 2022 garden plans, including plantings, signage, soil regeneration, and a possible memorial for Greg Wilson, with several small budget amounts proposed. Several items were deferred, including a container garden, shade garden, vegetable garden, and plant sale. The committee also discussed fundraising and a future lecture series, and set its next meeting for March 7, 2022, followed by the AGM.
- 2021 finances: income $5,391, expenses $4,402, combined year-end reserves $29,600
- Proposed 2022 budget items include $130 for mulch, $200 for hedgerow shrubs, $300 for Boomerang Mound perennials, and $2,000 for a Greg Wilson memorial tree and bench
- Indigenous Garden areas to be merged into one larger garden with corn, squash, and beans, plus educational signage and low fencing
- Committee will not ask the Town of Mono for financial support in 2022; SM will approach the Dufferin Community Foundation
- Deferred items: container garden, shade garden, vegetable garden, plant sale, and additional mechanical support
Council Meeting 2-2022 | 25 Jan 2022
Mono Town Council is holding its January 25, 2022 meeting to review the 2022 draft budget, which proposes a 2.4% inflation increase in the tax levy ($195,693) and a 1.24% assessment growth increase ($101,108). The draft budget shows total expenditures of $14,661,230 and a required further budget change of $694,396 to cover the inflation increase. Council will also consider a Black History Month proclamation, a motion recognizing the Heritage Advisory Committee, and a draft terms of reference for the 236 First Street Community Advisory Committee. The meeting is being held electronically and includes a public question period and an in-camera item on bylaw enforcement.
- 2022 draft budget: 2.4% inflation increase in tax levy ($195,693) and 1.24% assessment growth ($101,108)
- Total 2022 draft expenditures: $14,661,230; further budget change of $694,396 required for inflation increase
- Petition regarding paving Cedar Lane
- Motion by Councillor Manktelow to recognize Heritage Advisory Committee's work
- Draft terms of reference for 236 First Street Community Advisory Committee
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on January 13, 2022 to approve its agenda, review and adopt minutes from its November 24, 2021 meeting, and handle business arising from those minutes. Under unfinished business, members will hear updates on Mono Winterfest 2022, discuss a date for a Make Mono Shine event, and review 2022 programming. The agenda also includes a public question period, reports from subcommittees and RAC members, and a note that Family Day Ski at Mono Nordic is planned for February with the date still to be confirmed.
- Review and adoption of draft minutes from the November 24, 2021 meeting
- Update on Mono Winterfest 2022
- Discussion of a Make Mono Shine event and its date
- Review of 2022 programming
- Family Day Ski at Mono Nordic listed for February, date not yet set
Council Meeting 1-2022 | 11 Jan 2022
Mono Town Council meets January 11, 2022 by electronic participation, with a 7:15 p.m. public meeting on a Rural Net telecommunications tower installed at 715412 1st Line EHS. Provincial correspondence in the agenda says Rural Net did not submit an application and that the Niagara Escarpment Commission will not concur with any tower location until required documentation is filed. Council also reviews unfinished business, bylaws and correspondence, and holds in-camera items on the Watermark Waste Water Treatment Plant and bylaw enforcement.
- Rural Net tower public meeting: company proposes investing $400-$600K in 2022 to install 5 or more tower sites and connect 250-400 unserved properties
- NEC manager Kim Peters wrote that RuralNet has not submitted an application and this is at least the third time it proceeded without the ISED concurrence process
- Heritage Advisory Committee resolution of advice on additions to the Municipal Heritage Registry
- Motion by Deputy Mayor Nix on tree planting on Leader Drive
- Purple Hill residents' request for a multi-use sports pad at Purple Hill Park
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., conducted by electronic participation with Town Hall closed to the public. The agenda covers routine business: adopting the agenda, approving December 6, 2021 minutes, a treasurer's report, and disclosure of pecuniary interest. Under business arising, the committee is set to discuss a Municipal Register update and a plaque for the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont, and to address new members. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
- Municipal Register Update
- Globe Restaurant, Rosemont, plaque
- New members
- Treasurer's Report
- Approval of December 6, 2021 minutes