Mono public meetings in 2024
64 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Mono Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications related to secondary dwelling units. The committee will also elect a chair and handle routine procedural items.
- Minor variance A05-24: secondary dwelling at 387116 20 Sideroad, seeking relief from 10-hectare minimum lot area (property is 3.71 ha)
- Minor variance A06-24: secondary dwelling at 635622 Highway 10, seeking relief from driveway access and setback rules (proposed 305.82 m setback)
- Election of a chair
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public questions, and discuss unfinished business including recaps of the Monora Pumpkin Trail, Halloween Party, and Euchre Night, plus senior programming. New business includes planning for Make Mono Shine and Mono Winterfest on February 2, 2025, with a task list and possible snowflake draw donations. The agenda is largely routine with event planning and reviews.
- Recap and review of Monora Pumpkin Trail
- Senior's Programming Discussion
- Recap and review of Halloween Party
- Make Mono Shine Discussion
- Mono Winterfest Planning – Task List and Snowflake Draw Possible Donations List
Council Meeting 21-2024 | 10 Dec 2024
Council will consider the 2025 final budget, hear a Credit Valley Conservation draft budget presentation, and give first reading to a discharge of firearms bylaw. The agenda also includes tax write-offs, a library agreement renewal, and a drinking water inspection report.
- 2025 Final Budget (December 10, 2024)
- Discharge of Firearms Bylaw, First Reading
- 2024 Municipal Properties for Tax Write-off
- 2025 Renewal of Orangeville Library Agreement
- Island Lake Drinking Water System 2024-25 MECP Inspection Report
OPP Detachment Board
The Dufferin OPP Detachment Board, representing Melancthon Township, Town of Mono, and Mulmur Township, is meeting to discuss administrative items, financial approvals, and community concerns. The board will consider approving the 2025 budget, an insurance payment of $4,008.96, and accounts payable. Discussions include traffic concerns on River Road and 4th Line, community engagement, and police record checks.
- Approval of 2025 Budget
- Insurance payment of $4,008.96 including taxes
- Traffic concerns on River Road
- Excessive speed on the 4th Line (Melancthon)
- Letter to Dufferin County regarding extra patrolling on County Roads
Council Meeting 20-2024 | 26 Nov 2024
Council will consider awarding a $61,997.45 contract for Bridge 21 barrier repairs, approve interim 2025 water and wastewater rate bylaws with a 2.7% increase, and review the 2025 draft budget. The agenda also includes proclamations, unfinished business, and routine approvals.
- Bridge 21 barrier repair contract award to W.G. Kelly Construction for $61,997.45
- Interim 2025 water and wastewater rate bylaws with 2.7% increase
- 2025 draft budget review
- Proclamations for National Day of Remembrance and Giving Tuesday
- In-camera item: Violet Hill Gravel Pit
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review and update heritage designations, discuss the heritage grant/award program, and address other heritage-related business. The agenda includes a request for comments on a minor variance for a secondary dwelling unit and updates on various heritage projects and programs.
- Review of heritage designations including Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church and 953219 7th Line EHS
- Discussion of potential heritage properties for future designation
- Request for comments on Minor Variance A05-24 for a secondary dwelling unit at 387116 20th Sideroad
- Update on replacement plans for stolen and removed hamlet signs
- Discussion of 2025 Heritage Budget
Special Council Meeting 19-2024 | 19 Nov 2024
Council is holding a special meeting to review the 2025 draft budget, which proposes a 4.0% inflation increase in the tax levy plus 0.5% assessment growth. The presentation highlights cost pressures including OPP (+21%), fire, and bylaw enforcement, and lists options to offset a $4.8 million expenditure increase. Public input is scheduled.
- 2025 tax levy increase: $380,556 (4.0% inflation) plus $47,570 (0.5% assessment growth)
- Bridge 5 Replacement: $1,800,000 capital project (net $500,000 tax levy after DC and gas tax allocations)
- Fire department operating budget: $1,592,211 in 2025, up 42% from 2022
- Conservation authority levies: $153,835 in 2025, up 31.9% over four years
- OPP costs projected to increase 21% in 2025
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and previous minutes, then reviewing unfinished items including upcoming events, its mandate action plan, the Town's Personal Pledge of Reconciliation, and updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. In new business, the committee will form a working group to review section 1.1 (Terms of Reference) of its planning document. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no votes on specific projects or expenditures listed.
- Review of Committee Mandate Action Plan
- Discussion of Town of Mono Personal Pledge of Reconciliation
- CAO Updates
- Working group to review DEI planning document section 1.1 (Terms of Reference)
- Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, 6:00pm
Council Meeting 18-2024 | 12 Nov 2024
Council is meeting to hear a delegation from the Orangeville Agricultural Society opposing a full noise ban, and to consider the 2025 draft budget, service delivery review update, and several motions. The agenda also includes routine items like proclamations, minutes, and resignations.
- Orangeville Agricultural Society delegation opposing full noise ban, citing $7-10M annual economic impact
- 2025 Draft Budget presentation and OMPF allocation
- Service Delivery and Organizational Review update
- Motion by Councillor Capes re: Recreation Complex and Tiny Forest at Lloyd Armstrong Park
- Resignations from Committee of Adjustment (Bob McCrea, Eric Fournie)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and a treasurer's report. They will review the Heritage Plaque Program, potential heritage designations for several properties, the Heritage Grant/Award Program, and the 2025 Heritage Budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of Heritage Plaque Program
- Discussion of potential heritage designations for properties including Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church, 953219 7th Line EHS, Rosemont Union School 17, and others
- Heritage Grant/Award Program update
- Replacement plans for stolen and removed Hamlet signs
- 2025 Heritage Budget discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Mono Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a consent application for a severance at 287199 10 Sideroad. The application would create a new 1.86-hectare lot with a residence, chalet, and garage, while retaining 8.09 hectares for the Bruce Trail conservation corridor. The property is mostly designated Escarpment Natural under the Niagara Escarpment Plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other new business listed.
- Consent application B03-24 for severance at 287199 10 Sideroad
- New lot area: 1.86 ha (4.6 acres) with detached residence, chalet, garage
- Retained area: 8.09 ha (20 acres) for Bruce Trail conservation corridor
- Property designated Escarpment Natural and Escarpment Protection under Niagara Escarpment Plan
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and addressing unfinished items. Key discussions include final planning for the Halloween Party and a review of the 2022 Recreation Programming Needs Assessment results to inform senior's programming. The committee will also consider a Euchre Night and receive reports from subcommittees.
- Final planning for Children's Halloween Party (October 27th)
- Discussion of Senior's Programming based on 2022 Needs Assessment
- New business: Euchre Night
- Upcoming events: Monora Pumpkin Trail, 3R's Christmas Bazaar, Winterfest
Council Meeting 17-2024 | 22 Oct 2024
Mono Council will consider several items, including whether to spend $5,000 on materials for the 2025 outdoor ice rink season after eliminating the $8,900 annual expense in the 2024 budget. They will also discuss the 2025 budget, including inflation adjustments and the Public Works capital budget, and consider authorizing internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election. The agenda includes a delegation from the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club requesting permission to build trail on town-owned land, and a request from the Headwater Streams Committee to use the town's ATV to remove tires from a Phragmites control site.
- Request to spend $5,000 for ice rink liners and water for 2025 season
- 2025 budget discussion: inflation adjustment and Public Works capital budget
- 2026 municipal election: consider internet and telephone voting method
- Bruce Trail Club delegation: permission to build trail on town land north of Hockley Road
- Headwater Streams Committee: request to use town ATV for Phragmites control site cleanup
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meets on October 9th, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Town Hall Committee Meeting Room at 347209 Mono Centre Road. The agenda covers approval of previous minutes, unfinished business including upcoming events and a committee mandate action plan review, and new business on a working group reviewing the committee's Terms of Reference and discussion of potential Town of Mono professional and personal pledges of reconciliation. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13th, 2024.
- Review of the DEI Committee Mandate Action Plan
- Preparation of a Town of Mono Personal and Professional Pledges of Reconciliation
- Working group review of the DEI committee planning document section 1.1 (Terms of Reference)
- Discussion on potential Town of Mono Professional and Personal Pledge of Reconciliation
- Collaborative learning presentation by Councillor Ralph Manktelow
Council Meeting 16-2024 | 08 Oct 2024
Mono Town Council meets on 8 Oct 2024 to work through its 2025 budget, including the Administration and Recreation Department capital budgets and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority's 2025 draft budget. Four local clubs — the Mono Tennis Club, Mono Nordic Ski Club, Monora Lawn Bowling Association, and Mono Pickleball Club — make scheduled delegations. Council also receives routine correspondence, committee minutes, and proclamations, and has one in-camera personnel item.
- 2025 Administration Capital Budget & Special Projects
- 2025 Recreation Department Capital Budget
- Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 2025 Draft Budget
- Mono Tennis Club asks council to set its court loan interest rate at zero; club pays $4,262.80/year over 15 years
- Proclamations for Local Government Week (Oct 20–26, 2024) and Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2024)
Council Meeting 15-2024 | 27 Sep 2024
Mono Town Council is meeting on September 27, 2024 to consider a second reading of a draft Noise Bylaw, following a public survey that drew 377 eligible responses. Council will also receive a citizens' petition about Mono-Adjala Townline safety, finalize a vacant land condominium plan for Mono Hills Corp., and consider appointing a new Shelburne & District Fire Chief. Other items include a fuel supply tender, a multi-jurisdictional fire modernization plan, and routine accounts and committee minutes.
- Second reading and public meeting on the draft Noise Bylaw, with survey results from 377 eligible respondents
- Citizens' petition regarding Mono-Adjala Townline safety
- Mono Hills Corp. vacant land condominium plan finalizing documents
- Appointment of a new Shelburne & District Fire Chief
- Tender T2024 PW-24-06 for supply and delivery of fuel
Committee of Adjustment
Mono's Committee of Adjustment meets Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Mono Town Hall to consider two applications. One is a consent to sever a new 1.86 ha (4.6 acre) lot with a residence, chalet, and garage at 287199 10 Sideroad, leaving 8.09 ha (20 acres) protected as Bruce Trail conservation corridor. The other is a minor variance at 713164 1st Line EHS seeking reduced interior side yard setbacks for a garage and sunroom addition. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and prior minutes, and a public question period.
- Consent to sever a 1.86 ha (4.6 acre) lot at 287199 10 Sideroad (B03-24), with 8.09 ha (20 acres) retained as Bruce Trail conservation corridor
- Property at 287199 10 Sideroad is designated mostly Escarpment Natural under the Niagara Escarpment Plan
- Minor variance at 713164 1st Line EHS (A04-24) seeking a 2 m (6.56 ft) garage setback and 5.19 m (17.02 ft) sunroom setback instead of the required 4.58 m and 9.15 m
- Public question period scheduled
- Approval of minutes from Session 05-2024
OPP Detachment Board
The Mono-Mulmur-Melancthon Dufferin OPP Detachment Board is holding its first meeting on September 25, 2024, at the Primrose OPP Detachment. Members will take an oath of office and appoint a chair and secretary for 2024-2025. The board will also discuss draft terms of reference, insurance and budget, the OPP Strategic Plan 2023-2025, resident traffic concerns, and the Detachment Commander's 2024 second-quarter report. No decisions on these administrative items are listed as recommendations in the agenda.
- Oath of office for board members
- Appointment of chair and secretary for 2024-2025
- Draft Terms of Reference discussion
- Insurance and budget discussion
- Resident traffic concerns and Detachment Commander 2024 Q2 report
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on September 18th, 2024 to approve its agenda, review and adopt minutes from July 17th, 2024, and discuss new business. New items include a Halloween Party, the Monora Pumpkin Trail Walk Event, a Make Mono Shine discussion, and a Harvest Euchre night. The agenda also covers a Mono melodies review, subcommittee reports, and whether future meetings should be virtual or in-person.
- Monora Pumpkin Trail Walk Event planning, including volunteer roles for pumpkin receiving, placement, candle lighting, RAC info table, removal, and distribution to farms on November 2nd
- Halloween Party proposed as new business
- Make Mono Shine Discussion
- Harvest Euchre night
- Review of meeting dates and location, virtual vs in-person
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets on September 16, 2024, to review and update heritage designations and discuss potential properties for future designation. The agenda also covers a heritage grant or award program, replacement plans for stolen hamlet signs, a 2025 heritage calendar, and Hannahson Parkette. The meeting is largely discussion-based, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified in the agenda.
- Designation review for Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church at 953219 7th Line EHS
- Designation review for Rosemont Union School 17
- Designation review for properties including the Shelly Anderson Property, Dodds Property (BTC), Shirley Manor, and addresses on 1st Line EHS, 20th Sideroad, and 2nd Line EHS
- Replacement plans for stolen hamlet signs
- Heritage 2025 calendar and Hannahson Parkette on the agenda
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Mono's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meets on September 11, 2024 at 6:00pm at Town Hall. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and June 12, 2024 minutes, plus unfinished business on upcoming events, a multilingual page in the Resident Welcome Package, a mandate action plan review, and CAO updates. New business covers preparation for an October review of the DEI committee planning document and discussion of a Professional and Personal Pledge of Reconciliation. No decisions on contracts, fees, or bylaws appear on this agenda.
- Approval of June 12, 2024 DEI Committee minutes
- Confirmation that the Resident Welcome Package now includes the multilingual page
- Committee Mandate Action Plan review
- Discussion in preparation for the October review of the DEI committee planning document
- Discussion on the Professional and Personal Pledge of Reconciliation
Council Meeting 14-2024 | 10 Sep 2024
Mono Town Council will receive a 2025-2034 Road Management Plan from R.J. Burnside & Associates, which recommends an additional $600,000 per year to maintain current road conditions. The plan assesses 249.77 km of roads and outlines a ten-year capital plan totaling $19,283,022. Council will also consider a site plan agreement for Little Sprouts Day Nursery, a watermain extension local improvement levy, and a motion on Provincial Offences Act fines.
- 2025-2034 Road Management Plan presented by R.J. Burnside; recommends $600,000 annual budget increase to maintain road network condition
- Site Plan Agreement file 2023-01 for Little Sprouts Day Nursery, removal of Holding (H) Provision
- Highway 9 - Watermain Extension - Local Improvement Levy
- Motion from Mayor John Creelman regarding Provincial Offences Act (POA) fines
- Credit Valley Conservation Green Municipal Fund application for Growing Canada's Community Canopies
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Mono Town Hall Council Chambers, 347209 Mono Centre Road. The main item is a minor variance application (A04-24) for a property at 713164 1st Line EHS seeking reduced interior side yard setbacks for a garage and sunroom addition. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda and of the Session 04-2024 minutes, and a public question period. No unfinished business is listed.
- Minor variance A04-24 at 713164 1st Line EHS: applicant seeks a 1.2m (3.93ft) interior side yard setback for the garage portion of an addition, below the 4.58m (15ft) minimum required in the Rural (A) zone
- Same application seeks a 5.19m (17.02ft) interior side yard setback for the sunroom portion, below the 9.15m (30.01ft) minimum for other buildings or structures
- Relief requested from Section 20(2)(e) of Town of Mono Zoning By-law 78-1, as amended
- Approval of Minutes - Session 04-2024
- Public Question Period
Council Meeting 13-2024 | 20 Aug 2024
Mono Town Council meets on August 20, 2024 to receive the 2023 audited financial statements from RLB and to consider a heritage designation for the Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church and removal of 994192 Mono-Adjala Townline from the heritage register. Council will also review an amendment to the Citizen Engagement Charter on public consultation levels, receive committee minutes and correspondence, and hold an in-camera session on parkland dedication and the Hwy 9 watermain local improvement.
- RLB presents 2023 financial statements; audit found no significant internal control deficiencies and reports accumulated surplus of $74,276,462
- Heritage designation of the Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Removal of 994192 Mono-Adjala Townline from the Heritage Register
- Amendment to the Citizen Engagement Charter on levels of public engagement when passing bylaws
- In-camera items: Parkland Dedication and Hwy 9 Watermain Local Improvement
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets on August 12, 2024, to review and discuss potential heritage property designations, including the Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church and several properties identified by address. The committee will also discuss a heritage grant/award program, replacement plans for stolen hamlet signs, a 2025 heritage calendar, and the Hannahson Parkette. New business includes an Orangeville Citizen article, submissions for the Town of Mono Fall Newsletter and from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario, photo gallery inserts, and communications with the Town of Mono. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.
- Review of potential heritage designations for properties including Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church at 953219 7th Line EHS, Rosemont Union School 17, Shelly Anderson Property, Dodds Property (BTC), Shirley Manor, 715572 1st Line EHS, 386268 20th Sideroad, 388413 20th Sideroad, and 753072 2nd Line EHS
- Heritage Grant/Award Program discussion
- Stolen hamlet signs – replacement plans
- Heritage 2025 Calendar
- Hannahson Parkette
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee of Mono, Ontario holds a virtual meeting on July 17th, 2024 at 1pm. The agenda covers routine business: approving the agenda, reviewing and adopting minutes from the June 19th meeting, and a public question period. Under unfinished business, the committee discusses Mono Melodies submissions and planning; under new business, it receives a soccer progress report. No decisions with dollar amounts or specific motions are listed in the agenda text.
- Review and adoption of June 19th, 2024 meeting minutes
- Unfinished business: Mono Melodies submissions/planning
- New business: soccer progress report
- Public question period
- Next meeting: September 18th at 5:30 p.m., virtual
Council Meeting 12-2024 | 16 Jul 2024
Mono Town Council meets July 16, 2024, with delegations on a non-core Asset Management Plan and a reconsideration of the Municipal Heritage Register for 994192 Mono-Adjala Townline. Council is also set to consider bylaws on development charges, parking, and no-trucks, plus a former road allowance at 20 Sideroad (Mono Hills Corp) and a public consultation policy. The agenda includes a public question period and a consent-style Schedule A of correspondence and minutes.
- Asset Management Plan (non-core assets) presentation: $42.9M replacement cost, $1.5M annual lifecycle funding target
- Reconsideration of Municipal Heritage Register removal request for 994192 Mono-Adjala Townline
- Development Charges Bylaw
- Amendments to Parking Bylaw and No Trucks Bylaw
- 20 Sideroad former deviation road allowance (Mono Hills Corp) and a public consultation policy
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets on July 15, 2024 to review and update heritage designations and discuss potential heritage properties for future designation. The agenda also covers a heritage grant/award program, stolen hamlet signs and replacement plans, a 2025 heritage calendar, and Hannahson Parkette. The meeting is largely discussion-based; the agenda does not state any decisions to be voted on beyond routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Designation review for properties including Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church at 953219 7th Line EHS, Rosemont Union School 17, Shelly Anderson Property, Dodds Property (BTC), and Shirley Manor
- Additional properties listed for discussion: 715572 1st Line EHS, 386268 20th Sideroad, 388413 20th Sideroad, and 753072 2nd Line EHS
- Heritage Grant/Award Program
- Stolen hamlet signs and replacement plans
- Heritage 2025 Calendar and Hannahson Parkette
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
Council Meeting 4-2024 | 27 Feb 2024
The Council will review several public works tenders for maintenance and supplies, including lawn maintenance and street sweeping. The meeting includes presentations from the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation and Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno regarding municipal ethics and the Code of Conduct.
- Public Works Tenders: Lawn Maintenance, Dust Suppressant, Maintenance Gravel, Winter Sand, Street Sweeping, Crack Sealing, and Pavement Markings
- RFP for a new 2024 or 2025 4-door 4x4 crew cab ¾ ton Truck
- Request from Bruce Trail Conservancy to waive Payment in Lieu of Parkland
- Installation of Outdoor Sculpture at 488048 30 Sideroad
- Burns Cemetery tree cutting
Pollinator Garden Management Committee
The committee elected new leadership roles and approved a maintenance proposal for the 2024 season. Key decisions include relocating the Heritage Garden and planning the second Pollinator Festival for June 15.
- Approved $1,200 for Boomerang Mound plantings and $2,000 for additional plants
- Approved $400 for cedar mulch
- Approved $1,100 plus tax for the Menken carving installation
- Planned Pollinator Festival at Lavender Farm on June 15 with a $4,000 expense budget
- Relocation of the Heritage Garden to the former Children's Garden site
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss potential heritage property designations for several locations, including Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church. The meeting also includes updates on Winterfest 2024 and the Heritage Grant/Award Program.
- Designation review for Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church
- Designation review for Shirley Manor
- Designation review for BTC Heritage House
- Discussion of potential heritage properties for designation
- Cultural Heritage Conservation Orientation on March 2, 2024
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will discuss its priorities for 2024 and plan for International Women's Day on March 8. The committee will also review unfinished business regarding the DEI webpage and a new resident welcome package.
- Discussion of 2024 Committee Priorities
- Planning for International Women's Day, March 8
- Review of DEI Webpage progress
- Review of New Resident Welcome Package
Council Meeting 3-2024 | 13 Feb 2024
The Town of Mono Council is reviewing a background study on development charges and legislative changes. The meeting also includes discussions on parking bylaws, rural lighting, and the Shelburne Library agreement.
- Delegation by Watson & Associates regarding Development Charges Background Study
- Motion by Councillor Capes regarding Outdoor Rural Lighting
- Motion by Mayor Creelman to amend the Parking Bylaw
- Discussion of the 2024 Shelburne Library Agreement
- Proclamations for Nonprofit Appreciation Week and Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Council Meeting 2-2024 | 30 Jan 2024
The Town of Mono Council is meeting to consider the 2024 Final Tax Rate Bylaw and an amendment to the Dog Bylaw regarding livestock guardian dogs. The agenda also includes a request to remove a property from the Municipal Heritage Register and reports on water system improvements.
- 2024 Final Tax Rate Bylaw
- Amendment to Dog Bylaw regarding Livestock Guardian Dogs
- Removal of 994192 Mono-Adjala Townline from Municipal Heritage Register
- Island Lake Drinking Water System Improvement Project
- EV Chargers Grant Application (MTO ChargeON Program)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider two consent applications from the Bruce Trail Conservancy. These applications involve severing land to create new lots while retaining portions to augment the Bruce Trail Optimum Route and Conservation Corridor.
- Application B03-23: Consent to create a 9.19 ha (22.7 ac) lot at 713403 1st Line EHS
- Application B09-23: Severance to create a 2.2 ha (5.43 ac) rural lot at 953096 7th Line EHS
- Proposed retention of 87.37 ha (215.9 ac) at 1st Line EHS for conservation
- Proposed retention of 5.9 ha (14.57 ac) at 7th Line EHS for conservation
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will conduct final planning for Winterfest 2024. The committee will also discuss ticket sales for the Valentine Euchre Tournament and the possibility of a Ping Pong Tournament.
- Winterfest 2024 final planning
- Valentine Euchre Tournament ticket sales
- Ping Pong Tournament possibility
- Make Mono Shine event scheduled for May 4
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss heritage designation updates for several properties and review the 2024 heritage budget. Members will also address severance files from the Committee of Adjustment and signage for the Mono Pollinator Garden.
- Designations review for Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church
- Designations review for Union School 17
- Severance File B09-23 at 953096 7th Line EHS
- Severance File B03-23 at 753334 2nd Line EHS
- Signage for Dorothy Jane Needles Section of Mono Pollinator Garden
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will discuss several ongoing projects including a new webpage and resident welcome packages. The committee will also address updates regarding the Dufferin County Equity Audit and professional training recommendations for public servants.
- DEI Webpage updates
- New Resident Welcome Package
- Dufferin County Equity Audit
- Professional training recommendations for public servants
Council Meeting 1-2024 | 09 Jan 2024
Council will review the 2024 final budget and consider a heritage designation for the Manktelow Property at 953219 7th Line EHS. The agenda also includes a motion to declare a road safety emergency and discussions on various bylaw amendments.
- 2024 Final Budget review
- Heritage designation for 953219 7th Line EHS (Manktelow Property)
- Motion to declare a Road Safety Emergency
- Amendment to Dog Bylaw regarding Livestock Guardian Dogs
- Renewal of Orangeville Library and Enbridge Gas franchise agreements