Mono public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a consent application to create one new residential lot. The subject property is located on the west side of Mono-Adjala Townline and is listed on the Town’s Municipal Heritage Register.
- Severance application B02-24 for 994522 Mono-Adjala Townline
- Creation of a 1.396 hectare (3.44 acre) residential lot
- Property contains heritage farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings
Council Meeting 11-2024 | 25 Jun 2024
The Council is holding a statutory public meeting to review the 2024 Development Charges Background Study. The meeting also includes discussions on a new Kite Fighting Bylaw, a parking bylaw review, and a community risk assessment draft report.
- Statutory Public Meeting: 2024 Development Charges Background Study
- Kite Fighting Bylaw – Second and Third Reading
- Parking Bylaw Review
- Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement
- Proclamations for National Indigenous Peoples Day and Multiculturalism Day
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss the wrap-up of Make Mono Shine and planning for Mono Melodies. The agenda also includes a review of previous minutes and a public question period.
- Make Mono Shine wrap up
- Mono Melodies planning
- August 18th Mono Melodies event
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss potential heritage property designations and review the status of current designation processes. Members will also address planning committee requests regarding a severance application and a minor variance for a secondary dwelling unit.
- Designations review for Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church, Rosemont Union School, and others
- Consent Application B03-24 for severance at 287199 10 Sideroad
- Minor Variance A03-24 for a secondary dwelling unit at 488048 30 Sideroad
- Discussion on replacement plans for stolen Hamlet signs
- Update on the Hannahson Parkette
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review unfinished business including the committee mandate action plan and municipal inclusivity checklists. The committee will also discuss upcoming events and a new resident welcome package.
- Review of Committee Mandate Action Plan
- Discussion of Municipal Inclusivity Plans (DEI Checklists)
- Election of Committee Secretary
- New Resident Welcome Package discussion
Council Meeting 10-2024 | 28 May 2024
The Town of Mono Council is reviewing a proposal for a backyard hen pilot program and a new library service agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on a temporary borrowing bylaw and a brook trout survey project.
- Proposed Backyard Hens Bylaw including a $100 annual permit fee
- 2024 New Tecumseth Library Agreement with a $38.79 fee per user
- 2024 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw for municipal expenditures
- Headwaters Streams Committee $2,000 proposal for brook trout data collection
- Pride Month Proclamation
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review a consent application for a driveway easement on 7th Line. They will also address a request from the Bruce Trail Conservancy to waive cash in lieu of park land conditions for two nature reserves.
- Easement consent application for 954038 7th Line EHS (B01-24)
- Waiver request from Bruce Trail Conservancy regarding Riverside Woods Nature Reserve (B03-23)
- Waiver request from Bruce Trail Conservancy regarding Twin Rivers Nature Reserve (B09-23)
Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss the wrap-up of Make Mono Shine and planning for Mono Melodies. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and reports from subcommittees.
- Make Mono Shine wrap up
- Mono Melodies planning
- Opening Ceremonies for Mono College Pickleball Courts (May 24)
- Grant Recognition Ceremony for Mono Centre Tennis Courts (May 26)
- Start of Soccer Program (June 12)
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee will review a planning report regarding the keeping of chickens in residential zones. This is the only new business item listed for the session.
- Planning report on keeping of chickens in residential zones
Council Meeting 9-2024 | 14 May 2024
The Town of Mono Council will meet to discuss several municipal items including heritage designations for the Dodds Property and Hockley Community Hall. The agenda also includes tenders for forest management and road resurfacing, as well as a first reading for a new Noise Bylaw.
- Heritage designation for 'Dodds Property'
- Heritage designation for Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church
- Road Resurfacing Tender 2024-PW-20 (3rd Line EHS, north of Dufferin Road)
- Forest Management Operations Tender 2024-PW-21
- First reading of the Noise Bylaw
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss potential heritage property designations and review the status of current designation processes. Members will also discuss the Heritage Grant/Award Program and replacement plans for stolen hamlet signs.
- Designations review for Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church
- Designations review for Rosemont Union School
- Designations review for BTC Heritage House
- Discussion of Heritage Grant/Award Program
- Replacement plans for stolen hamlet signs
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The DEI Committee will meet to discuss municipal inclusivity plans and progress on the Committee Mandate Action Plan. The meeting includes a delegation from Polycultural Immigrant Services and updates on a new resident welcome package.
- Delegation by Fatima Medeiros of Polycultural Immigrant Services
- Discussion of Municipal Inclusivity Plans
- Review of Committee Mandate Action Plan
- Discussion of New Resident Welcome Package
- Election of a Committee Secretary
Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss planning for the Make Mono Shine event and initial planning for Mono Melodies. Members will also discuss marketing for the Snowshoe Lending Library and the possibility of hosting ping pong and trivia tournaments.
- Make Mono Shine final planning
- Mono Melodies initial planning regarding interest and budget
- Snowshoe Lending Library marketing
- Potential ping pong and trivia tournaments
- Upcoming grant recognition ceremonies for tennis courts
Council Meeting 8-2024 | 23 Apr 2024
The Town of Mono Council will meet to discuss several items, including a final reading for the Enbridge Gas Inc. franchise agreement renewal. Additionally, the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders will present a proposal regarding off-road motorcycle access at the Aikins Track.
- Final approval of Enbridge Gas Inc. 20-year franchise agreement renewal
- Delegation from Ontario Federation of Trail Riders regarding off-road motorcycles in Aikins Track
- Proclamations for Sexual Violence Prevention Month and Polish Heritage Month
- Discussion on purchasing property in Mono
- Motion regarding Vacant Home Tax
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss potential heritage property designations and review the status of current designation processes. Members will also discuss the Heritage Grant/Award Program and a severance waiver for the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
- Review of potential heritage designations for several properties
- Discussion of Heritage Grant/Award Program
- Bruce Trail Conservancy severance waiver discussion
- Review of designation tracking spreadsheet
- Discussion regarding stolen hamlet signs
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business including 2024 committee priorities and a new resident welcome package. The committee will also review municipal holiday and event calendars.
- Discussion of 2024 Committee Priorities
- Review of New Resident Welcome Package
- Discussion of Municipal Holiday/Event Calendars
- Update on Town of Shelburne DEI Committee
Council Meeting 7-2024 | 09 Apr 2024
The Town of Mono Council will meet to consider a noise bylaw exemption request from Credit Valley Conservation for the Island Lake Conservation Area. The agenda also includes a statutory public meeting regarding a zoning bylaw amendment for the Little Sprouts licensed daycare facility.
- Credit Valley Conservation noise bylaw exemption request for Island Lake Conservation Area
- Little Sprouts Licensed Day Care Facility Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA 2023-01)
- CIBC Wood Gundy 2023 & 2024 investment performance review
- Bridge 5 Reconstruction
- 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Annual Review
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review applications to separate land parcels at 633222 and 633218 Hwy 10. Members will also discuss an amendment to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw regarding waivers for green infrastructure. Additionally, a letter regarding parkland waivers for the Bruce Trail Conservancy will be received.
- Land severance application B08-23 for 633222 Hwy 10 and 633218 Hwy 10
- Minor variance application A01-24 for deficient lot frontage at 633218 Highway 10
- Proposed amendment to Bylaw 2003-41 Parkland Dedication
- Waiver request for Bruce Trail Conservancy applications B03-23 and B09-23
Council Meeting 6-2024 | 26 Mar 2024
The Council will hold a statutory public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Line 2 Developments Inc. The proposal includes 349 residential lots, a park block, and independent communal water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Statutory Public Meeting: Line 2 Developments Inc. Zoning Bylaw Amendment & Draft Plan of Subdivision
- Proposed development of 349 residential lots at 753072 2nd Line EHS
- First reading of the Kite Fighting Bylaw
- Motion regarding Canada Carbon Rebate Rural Supplement
- Motion regarding Declaration of Climate Change Emergency
Pollinator Garden Management Committee
The Mono Pollinator Garden Management Committee and the Annual General Meeting are meeting to review 2023 activity plans, including gardening and construction updates. The committee will also consider motions to approve the budget and the 2023 financial statement.
- Review of 2023 gardening activities including Heritage Garden and Boomerang Mound
- Construction updates regarding sculpture and gravel trail underlay installation
- Planning for the Pollinator Garden Festival budget
- Approval of the 2023 financial statement
- Approval of the budget
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss planning for several park opening ceremonies and review past community events. The committee will also discuss potential new activities like a ping pong tournament and a trivia tournament.
- Opening ceremonies for Mono College Pickleball Courts
- Opening ceremonies for Lynn Gibson Park Tennis Courts
- Opening ceremonies for Mono Centre Tennis Courts and related infrastructure
- Hannahson Park dedication ceremony
- Soccer program update
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss potential heritage property designations for several locations, including Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church. Members will also review the Heritage Grant/Award Program and discuss communication strategies.
- Designations review for Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church
- Designations review for Rosemont Union School
- Designations review for Shirley Manor
- Designations review for BTC Heritage House
- Discussion of Heritage Grant/Award Program
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee will discuss a draft plan of subdivision and zoning bylaw amendment for a 41.31 hectare property. The proposal by Line 2 Developments Inc. seeks to permit low density housing and townhouse units on land currently zoned Rural (A).
- Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (File SUB 2023-01)
- Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment (File ZBA 2023-02)
- Rezoning of 41.31 hectares (102.07 acres) at 753072 2nd Line EHS
- Proposed development of 349 housing units
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will discuss upcoming events and the development of a new resident welcome package. The committee will also review its 2024 priorities and receive an update regarding the Town of Shelburne DEI Committee.
- Discussion of 2024 Committee Priorities
- New Resident Welcome Package review
- Town of Shelburne DEI Committee update
Council Meeting 5-2024 | 12 Mar 2024
The Council will review heritage designations for Dodd's Property and Manktelow Farm. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Dufferin Community Foundation and a funding request for the 2024 Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide.
- Designation of Dodd's Property under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Designation of Manktelow Farm under the Ontario Heritage Act
- $1,000 funding request for 2024 Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide
- Proposed outdoor sculpture installation at 488048 30 Sideroad
- Parkland Dedication Bylaw discussion