Mono public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting 22-2025 | 09 Dec 2025

Council will consider the final 2026 budget and vote on the 2025 Asset Management Plan, including a choice between two financing scenarios to close a $5 million capital funding gap. The agenda also includes an amendment to reduce additional OPP police services from 1.25 to 1.0 FTE, a wastewater rates interim bylaw, and several other items.

• 2026 Budget (Final) for approval
• Asset Management Plan: choose Scenario 2 (5-year financing, ~$17M debt) over Scenario 1 (10-year, ~$32M debt)
• OPP agreement amendment: reduce additional police services from 1.25 to 1.0 FTE
• Wastewater Rates Interim Bylaw
• 2025 Municipal Properties Tax Write-offs

Council Meeting 21

Mono Council will consider the 2026 draft budget, including the Shelburne Library Board budget, and review unfinished business items. They will also discuss the Rayfield Municipal Drain, including maintenance requests and petitions to abandon the drain that have not met statutory requirements. The meeting includes proclamations for Giving Tuesday and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

• 2026 Draft Budget (November 18, 2025)
• Rayfield Municipal Drain - maintenance requests and abandonment petitions
• Buena Vista Drive - Speed By-law
• 2025 Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Annual Review
• Accounts for October 22 - November 18, 2025

Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will review past events including the Children’s Halloween Party and Monora Pumpkin Trail. Members will also discuss planning for Winterfest and the promotion of the Snowshoe Lending Library program.

• Winterfest planning
• Snowshoe Lending Library advertising and promotion
• Review of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting 20-2025 | 18 Nov 2025

Council is reviewing the 2026 draft budget, which includes a proposed 13.7% tax rate increase. The meeting also addresses a recommendation to award a forest management harvesting contract to McGoo’s Transport.

• Proposed 13.7% tax rate increase for the 2026 budget
• Contract recommendation for forest harvesting at $89.73 per cord
• Reduction of $50,000 to Caledon Fire Department in draft budget
• Removal of $30,000 for Mono Centre Hall Front Pillar Cladding
• Public hearing regarding Water System Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Council Meeting 19-2025 | 12 Nov 2025

Mono Council will hear a resident petition about ongoing sewage odours from the Fieldstone subdivision wastewater treatment plant on French Drive, and review the 2026 draft budget, including the OMPF allocation and CDRC budget. The agenda also includes an asset management workshop, a proclamation, and several in-camera items.

• Fieldstone Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant petition with 120+ signatures
• 2026 Draft Budget presentation
• 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocation
• Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC) 2026 Draft Budget
• Cardinal Woods Drinking Water System 2025-2026 Inspection Report

Council Meeting 18-2025 | 28 Oct 2025

Mono Council is meeting to handle unfinished business, including second reading of the Noise Bylaw and a new Municipal Policy Governance Framework, and to review 2026 budget items such as inflation adjustments, capital budgets, and the OCIF allocation. The agenda also includes several fee bylaw updates and a proclamation for World Town Planning Day.

• Second reading of the Noise Bylaw (continued)
• 2026 Administration, Recreation, and Public Works/Water capital budgets
• Fees & Charges bylaw updates for Administration, Treasury, and Public Works
• 2026 OCIF allocation notice
• World Town Planning Day proclamation (Nov 8, 2025)

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and minutes from the September 17 meeting. The main new business is final planning for the Children's Halloween Party and the Monora Pumpkin Trail, both upcoming recreation events in Mono.

• Children's Halloween Party – final planning (event scheduled for Sunday, October 26th)
• Monora Pumpkin Trail – planning (event scheduled for Saturday, November 1st)
• 3R's Christmas Bazaar listed as upcoming event (Saturday, November 8th)
• Next meeting set for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Council Meeting 17-2025 | 14 Oct 2025

Council will hear a delegation from the Heritage Advisory Committee opposing the July 15, 2025 decision to rescind the heritage designation on the Anderson Farm (934322 Airport Road). A motion by Councillor Capes to reconsider the designation and an OLT appeal is on the agenda. The meeting also includes the 2026 Public Works capital budget, a fees and charges bylaw, and several routine reports and resolutions.

• Heritage Advisory Committee delegation opposing rescission of Anderson Farm heritage designation
• Motion by Councillor Capes to reconsider Anderson Heritage Designation OLT Appeal
• 2026 Public Works Capital Budget
• Fees & Charges Bylaw - Administration & Finance Departments
• Climate Action Committee Terms of Reference

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to continue its review of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action, starting at number 43, and to discuss its mandate action plan and 2026 budget. The agenda also includes updates from the Chief Administrative Officer and a collaborative learning session.

• Review of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, commencing at number 43
• Working group review of the DEI committee planning document (Terms of Reference)
• 2026 Budget Discussions
• CAO Updates
• Collaborative Learning: 'It's All About the Land' by Taiaiake Alfred, presented by Anne Brossard

Council Meeting 16-2025 | 23 Sep 2025

Council will consider giving second reading to a bylaw regulating the discharge of firearms and bows, following a public survey in which a majority of resident respondents opposed the proposed restrictions. The council will also review unfinished business, including a proposed fees and charges bylaw and an agreement for internet voting in the 2026 municipal election, along with routine approvals of accounts and minutes.

• Second reading of Discharge of Firearms Bylaw; survey of 383 residents showed 55% opposed to any municipal regulation
• Fees and Charges Bylaw – Planning Department amendment
• Intelivote Systems Inc. agreement for internet and telephone voting in 2026 municipal election
• Greenwood Aggregates gravel pit and Violet Hill gravel pit highway access discussion
• In-camera item: 2nd Line Developments OLT appeal

OPP Detachment Board

The Dufferin OPP Detachment Board is meeting to discuss ongoing items like extra patrolling on county roads and police record checks, plus new business including reinstatement of provincial funding and a possible dedicated traffic unit. The board will also review the detachment commander's second quarter report and consider insurance renewal. Several items are scheduled for in-camera discussion, including response time benchmarking and monitoring feedback.

• Discussion on extra patrolling on County Roads (continued)
• Reinstatement of Provincial Funding (Letter/Resolution Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board)
• Dedicated Traffic Unit – should Dufferin have one? (John Creelman)
• Insurance Renewal
• Dufferin Detachment OPP 2nd Quarter Report

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including member resignations, minutes approval, and public questions. The main discussions involve whether to expand the committee's mandate, whether to proceed with the Make Mono Shine event in 2026, and planning for upcoming events like the Children's Halloween Party and Harvest Euchre Tournament.

• Discussion on possible expansion of RAC's mandate
• Decision on proceeding with Make Mono Shine in 2026
• Planning for Children's Halloween Party (Oct 26) and Harvest Euchre Tournament (Oct 3)
• Review of RAC annual events and Mono Melodies changes
• Discussion on in-person RAC meetings

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approval of minutes and the treasurer's report, and to review its annual report to council. The committee will also receive updates on heritage properties, including the Shelly Anderson property, demolition photos, and potential designations.

• Update on Shelly Anderson Property
• Demolition photos for 487435 30th Sideroad and 874456 5th Line for Heritage Registry
• Potential designations: 715572 1st Line EHS (log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), 5th Line EHS (Yellow Briar)
• Deferred designations: Hand Farm (753072 2nd Line EHS)
• Review of Annual Report to Council

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to continue its review of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action, starting at number 24, and to discuss related topics. They will also receive updates from the CAO, engage in collaborative learning, and begin discussions on the 2026 budget. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests.

• Review of 94 Calls to Action, commencing at number 24
• Discussion on Jordan's Principle, Section 43 of Criminal Code, and relation to Calls to Action
• CAO updates
• Collaborative learning session with member Anne Brossard
• 2026 budget discussion

Council Meeting 15-2025 | 09 Sep 2025

Council will consider second reading of the Backyard Chicken Bylaw, following a public survey that drew 49 eligible responses (below the 344 needed for statistical validity). The meeting also includes proclamations, unfinished business, and several new items such as an OPP agreement amendment and a gravel pit highway access request.

• Backyard Chicken Bylaw second reading
• OPP Police Agreement Amendment (Additional Police Services Agreement)
• Greenwood Aggregates Gravel Pit - Violet Hill Gravel Pit Highway Access
• Rayfield Municipal Drain - Notice of Request for Drain Maintenance or Repair
• Island Lake Drinking Water System 2025-2026 Inspection Report & Re-accreditation Audit Report

Council Meeting 14-2025 | 26 Aug 2025

Council is meeting to hear the auditor's presentation of the draft 2024 financial statements, continue second reading of the Noise Bylaw, and discuss the proposed dissolution of the Shelburne and District Fire Board. New business includes a 2025 temporary borrowing bylaw, a public works staffing report, a playground RFP, and a snowmobile club MOU renewal.

• 2024 Financial Statements auditor's presentation (draft)
• Noise Bylaw second reading (continuing)
• Proposed dissolution of Shelburne and District Fire Board
• 2025 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw
• Lynn Gibson Park Playground RFP

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review heritage property designations, including updates on properties in progress and potential new designations. They will also discuss the Heritage Civic Recognition Program, replacement plans for stolen and removed hamlet signs, and a proposal to designate barns within Mono. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Discussion of potential heritage designations including 715572 1st Line EHS (log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), and 5th Line EHS (Yellow Briar)
• Updates on in-process designations: Shirley Manor (Hockley Rd.) and Rosemont Union School 17 (Hwy 89)
• Completed designations: Dodds Property and Glenoe SS #19, with cost approval for photos and framing
• Deferred designation: Hand Farm (753072 2nd Line EHS)
• Discussion of barns for designation within Mono

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage property designations, building permit reviews, and various heritage programs. Items include updates on the Shelly Anderson property, a building permit application for 487435 30th Sideroad, and potential new designations for several properties. The committee will also review the heritage civic recognition program, replacement plans for stolen and removed hamlet signs, and a barn survey within Mono.

• Building permit application review for 487435 30th Sideroad (heritage listing)
• Potential designations: 715572 1st Line EHS (log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), 5th Line EHS (Yellow Briar)
• Deferred designation: Hand Farm, 753072 2nd Line EHS
• Hamlet signs replacement plans for stolen and Town-removed signs
• 2026 Calendar – Stone Houses

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding its third session of 2025 to consider two applications. The first is a minor variance request to allow a 0.6m interior side yard setback for an existing stone fireplace at 76 Meek Ave, which does not meet the 1.2m requirement in Zoning Bylaw 78-1. The second is a consent application to sever land at 4 French Drive and 10 Coles Crescent to restore separate titles and facilitate a municipal charge. No unfinished business is listed.

• Minor variance for 0.6m interior side yard setback for stone fireplace at 76 Meek Ave (A03-25)
• Consent application for severance at 4 French Drive & 10 Coles Crescent (B04-25)
• Public question period open
• Approval of minutes from Session 02-2025

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests. They will also discuss whether to expand the committee's mandate and review annual events, with final planning for the upcoming Mono Melodies concert.

• Discussion on possible expansion of RAC's mandate
• Final planning of Mono Melodies, 'Summer Beats of Mono'
• Review of RAC annual events – Is there room for more?
• Public question period
• Upcoming events: Mono Melodies (Aug 10), Halloween Party (Oct 26), Pumpkin Trail (Nov 1), Christmas Bazaar (Nov 8)

Council Meeting 13-2025 | 15 Jul 2025

Mono Council's July 15, 2025 meeting includes a delegation from Headwaters Health Care Centre on its 2024-2029 strategic plan and future facility needs, plus decisions on an automated speed enforcement pilot and a tender for resurfacing Mono Centre Park tennis courts. The agenda also covers unfinished business such as a noise bylaw and firearms bylaw, and various correspondence and reports.

• Headwaters Health Care Centre delegation on strategic plan and $391M first-stage facility expansion
• Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot discussion
• Mono Centre Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing Tender
• Anderson Farm heritage designation and cottage relocation
• Caledon illegal land use item

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review a council-requested property assessment for Shelly Anderson and a building permit application for a heritage-listed property at 487435 30th Side Rd. Members will also discuss potential heritage designations, including several properties on 1st Line, 20th Sideroad, and 5th Line, and follow up on ongoing designation and plaque projects.

• Shelly Anderson Property review and recommendation (council request)
• Building Permit Application Review - 487435 30TH SIDE RD (Heritage Listing)
• Potential designations: 715572 1st Line EHS (log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), 5th Line EHS (Yellow Briar)
• Deferred designation: Hand Farm - 753072 2nd Line EHS
• Hamlet signs replacement for stolen and Town-removed signs

Council Meeting 12-2025 | 24 Jun 2025

Mono Council is holding its regular meeting with several delegations: the Shelburne & District Fire Department's 2024 annual report, a presentation from Melancthon Township about Strada Aggregates' quarry application, and the Dufferin County Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2025-2028. Council will also consider accounts, an OLT decision on 753072 2nd Line, and other correspondence. The agenda includes an in-camera item on the Anderson Heritage Designation OLT appeal.

• Shelburne & District Fire Department 2024 Annual Report presented by Chief Pratt
• Strada Aggregates ARA Application for a quarry in Melancthon Township, proposed extraction increase to 2 million tonnes annually
• Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2025-2028 presented by Jennifer Payne
• Accounts & YTD Budget vs Actual (Schedule A)
• OLT Case Management Conference Decision Issued (753072 2nd Line)

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting resignations, approving minutes, and reviewing several recreation programs and events. The agenda includes discussions on expanding the Mono Melodies program and reviewing the annual events calendar.

• Resignation of two RAC members
• Review of Spring Euchre and Make Mono Shine events
• Discussion on expanding Mono Melodies program
• Review of Mono Ping Pong and Summer Soccer programs
• Upcoming events: Babysitting Course (June 27), Children's Soccer (June 11-Aug 13), Mono Melodies (Aug 10), Halloween Party (Oct 26), Christmas Bazaar (Nov 8)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review heritage designations, including potential new designations for several properties and deferred designations. The committee will also discuss the heritage grant/award program, replacement plans for stolen and removed hamlet signs, and other heritage initiatives. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Potential designations: 715572 1st Line EHS (original log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), 5th Line EHS (Yellow Briar)
• Deferred designation: Hand Farm, 753072 2nd Line EHS
• Photo plaques in process for Dodds Property and Glenoe SS #19
• Heritage plaque program and 2026 Stone Houses calendar discussed
• Hamlet signs replacement plans for stolen and Town-removed signs

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to review its mandate action plan, discuss a personal pledge of reconciliation, and consider training on the 94 Calls to Action and 231 Calls for Justice. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a notice of member resignation.

• Review of DEI committee planning document section 1.1 (Terms of Reference)
• Personal Pledge of Reconciliation: copies for members to sign, 15 minutes to start reading 94 Calls to Action
• Member Coulter to discuss potential training on 94 Calls to Action and 231 Calls for Justice
• Notice of Member Resignation
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025

Council Meeting 11-2025 | 10 Jun 2025

Mono Council is meeting to decide on a water rate bylaw amendment and to discuss a proposal from the Town of Shelburne to dissolve the Shelburne & District Fire Board. The agenda also includes delegations from the Rosemont District Fire Department and a noise bylaw exemption request from The Great Benjamin's Circus, along with several proclamations and routine administrative items.

• 2025 Water Rate Bylaw Amendment
• Proposed dissolution of Shelburne & District Fire Board
• Noise Bylaw Exemption Request - Great Benjamins Circus
• Rosemont District Fire Department 2024 Year End Report
• Appointment to Shelburne Library Board

OPP Detachment Board

The 3M Police Services Board (Mono, Mulmur, Melancthon) meets to discuss resident concerns about DUI enforcement, possible provincial funding supplements for police services, and provincial changes to municipal safety cameras. The board will also review the OPP's first quarter report and road safety week statistics, and continue discussions on county road patrolling and police record checks.

• Discussion on addressing DUIs (Cheryl Russel)
• Provincial supplement for police services this year (John Creelman)
• Provincial changes to municipal 'safety camera' regime (John Creelman)
• Letter to Dufferin County regarding extra patrolling on County Roads (Darren White)
• OPP Vulnerable Sector Check discussion

Council Meeting 10-2025 | 27 May 2025

Council will hear a presentation on the 2025 Water Financial Plan and Rate Study, which proposes an initial 36.2% water rate increase effective July 1, 2025, followed by 13.2% annual increases through 2030. The plan is required for the town's drinking water licence renewal. Council will also consider a second reading of the Noise Bylaw and other routine items.

• Proposed water rate increase: 36.2% effective July 1, 2025, then 13.2% per year from 2026 to 2030
• Water Financial Plan approval required for Safe Drinking Water Act licence renewal
• Noise Bylaw second reading
• Pride Month proclamation for June 2025
• Delegation from Orangeville Public Library on 2025 presentation

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review heritage designations, including completed, in-progress, and potential properties, and to discuss new business, notably Bill 5's proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda includes updates on the Heritage Forum, grant/award program, and other heritage initiatives.

• Completed designations: Shelly Anderson Property (934322 Airport Rd), Dodds Property (753334 2nd Line EHS), Glenoe S.S. 19 (386268 20th Sideroad)
• In-process designations: Rosemont Union School 17 (Hwy 89), Shirley Manor (Hockley Rd)
• Potential designations: 715572 1st Line EHS (log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), 5th Line EHS (Yellow Briar)
• Deferred designation: Hand Farm (753072 2nd Line EHS)
• New business: Bill 5 – proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meets to handle routine business: approving the agenda and previous minutes, then reviewing its Terms of Reference as part of a working-group action plan. Members will also discuss upcoming events, the Town's Personal Pledge of Reconciliation, and receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda lists no new business items.

• Review of DEI committee planning document section 1.1 (Terms of Reference)
• Discussion of Town of Mono Personal Pledge of Reconciliation
• CAO updates
• Collaborative learning session led by member Christine Walker
• Next meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm

Council Meeting 9-2025 | 13 May 2025

Council will consider a motion by Councillor Capes to dedicate time and resources to review the 1996 International Countryside Stewardship Exchange Report, using its data and recommendations to create a framework for setting policy priorities and by-law amendments. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, previous minutes, and accounts, plus several new business items and a list of unfinished business.

• Ontario Transfer Agreement for Fire Fighting Gear Dryer under 2025 Fire Protection Grant II
• Stormwater Pond Survey Tender, Contract No. 2025-PW-PS
• Park Bench Donation Program
• DEI Committee Resolution of Advice on Flag Raising Policy
• In-camera item: Anderson Heritage Designation OLT Appeal (934322 Airport Road)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets to review ongoing heritage designations, discuss a heritage grant/award program resolution for Council, and plan replacements for stolen and Town-removed hamlet signs. Members will also discuss potential heritage properties for future designation and other heritage programs.

• Designations review: Shelly Anderson Property (934322 Airport Rd.), Dodds Property (753334 2nd Line EHS), Glenoe S.S. 19 (386268 20th Sideroad), Shirley Manor (Hockley Rd.), Rosemont Union School 17 (Hwy 89)
• Potential designations: 715572 1st Line EHS (log home), 388413 20th Sideroad (schoolhouse), Hand Farm (753072 2nd Line EHS)
• Heritage Grant/Award Program – resolution to Council
• Hamlet Signs – replacement plans for stolen and Town-removed signs
• Heritage Plaque Program, Heritage District, Dorothy Jane Needles Garden

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review draft rules of procedure and consider two applications: a minor variance for an accessory structure at 1 Rose Ridge Lane and an amendment to a prior decision regarding a severed lot at 633222 Highway 10. The public can ask questions during the question period.

• Review draft Committee of Adjustment Rules of Procedure
• Minor variance for front yard setback at 1 Rose Ridge Lane (A02-25)
• Proposed garage setback ~25 m from street line, main dwelling 100 m from front lot line
• Amendment to Notice of Decision for new severed lot at 633222 Highway 10 (B08-23)
• Severed lot would have 30.48 m frontage, ~0.61 ha area, with right-of-way over retained lot

Council Meeting 8-2025 | 22 Apr 2025

Mono Council will hear the 2024 annual investment performance report from CIBC Wood Gundy, consider a road rehabilitation tender for 5 Sideroad, and discuss several agreements and proclamations. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and accounts, plus new business on a home energy retrofit program and library agreements.

• 2024 investment performance report: 7.482% return, $809,437 gain, $864,000 distributed to Town
• Tender No. 2025-PW-20: Road rehabilitation on 5 Sideroad between Dufferin Road 17 (Hockley Road) and 1st Line EHS
• BetterHomes Dufferin Home Energy Retrofit LIC Program and draft implementing bylaw
• New Tecumseth 2025 Library Agreement and Shelburne Library cost sharing formula
• Proclamations: National Volunteer Week, MS Awareness Month, Sexual Violence Prevention Month

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business and discuss ongoing heritage designations, a heritage grant/award program, and a request for comments on a minor variance. The agenda is largely procedural, with several items marked as in progress or for discussion.

• Review of heritage designations for Shelly Anderson Property, Dodds Property, Glenoe S.S. 19, Shirley Manor, and Rosemont Union School 17
• Discussion of potential designations for 715572 1st Line EHS, 388413 20th Sideroad, and Hand Farm
• Heritage Grant/Award Program resolution to Council
• Request for comments on Minor Variance A02-25 at 1 Rose Ridge Lane
• Replacement plans for stolen and removed hamlet signs

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to handle routine business and unfinished items, including reviewing its Terms of Reference, discussing the Town's Personal Pledge of Reconciliation, and receiving updates from the CAO. The committee will also set its 2025 meeting schedule, elect a chair, and discuss a Days of Significance webpage. This is a working meeting focused on internal planning and governance.

• Review of DEI committee planning document section 1.1 (Terms of Reference)
• Discussion of Town of Mono Personal Pledge of Reconciliation
• CAO updates on committee membership
• Election of the Chair
• Setting 2025 schedule of meetings

Council Meeting 7-2025 | 08 Apr 2025

Council is holding a second public meeting to receive oral submissions on a proposed new noise bylaw, which has been in development since first reading in May 2024. The bylaw will return for debate on May 27, 2025. Council will also consider the 2025 tax rate, a geotechnical RFQ, and a motion to terminate the town's X (Twitter) account.

• Second public meeting on Noise Bylaw 2025-xx, with draft incorporating normal farm practices exclusion
• Credit Valley Conservation delegation recommending changes to noise bylaw for Island Lake Amphitheatre events
• 2025 Final Tax Rate Bylaw
• Contract No. 2025-PW-GMAT, Geotechnical Investigation RFQ
• Motion by Mayor Creelman to terminate Town's X (Twitter) account

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding its first session of 2025, which includes a training workshop led by former CAO and Director of Planning Mark Early on Mono's planning documents and hierarchy. No other new business or unfinished business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Training workshop on Mono planning documents and hierarchy
• No new business, correspondence, or additions listed
• No unfinished business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Council Meeting 6-2025 | 25 Mar 2025

Mono Council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, approvals, and reports. Key items include first reading of a backyard chicken bylaw, a report on establishing a building department, and a resolution from the Heritage Advisory Committee regarding changes to the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda also includes several resolutions from other municipalities on various topics.

• Backyard Chicken Bylaw (First Reading)
• Report on Establishing Building Department
• Heritage Advisory Committee Resolution on Ontario Heritage Act amendments
• Appointment of Deputy Clerk for civil marriage
• 2024 Annual and Summary Reports for Cardinal Woods and Island Lake Drinking Water Systems

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, review unfinished business such as Winterfest and Make Mono Shine, and discuss new items including expanding Mono Melodies and a yoga program. The agenda is mostly routine planning and updates, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Winterfest review
• Valentine's Euchre/Spring Euchre final planning
• Make Mono Shine update
• Mono Melodies expansion discussion
• Yoga program discussion

Council Meeting 5-2025 | 11 Mar 2025

Council will vote on a bylaw to designate the former Glenoe S.S. 19 schoolhouse at 386268 20 Sideroad as a property of cultural heritage value under the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda also includes awarding public works tenders for services like lawn maintenance and road work, and reviewing the Committee of Adjustment rules. Several unfinished items are listed, including reviews of noise, firearms, and short-term rental bylaws.

• Heritage designation of Glenoe (School) SS 19 at 386268 20 Sideroad
• Public works tenders: lawn maintenance, dust suppressant, gravel resurfacing, winter road sand, road sweeping, crack sealing, pavement markings
• Committee of Adjustment Rules of Procedure review
• Deputy Mayor Nix's response to Integrity Commissioner's report
• NVCA conservation authority amalgamation and e-permitting platform

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2025 heritage budget, discuss completed and potential heritage property designations, and consider new business including a heritage district. The agenda is largely administrative, covering routine approvals, a treasurer's report, and updates on ongoing designation work.

• 2025 Heritage Budget review
• Designations review: completed (Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church, 953219 7th Line EHS) and potential (Rosemont Union School 17, 715572 1st Line EHS, 388413 20th Sideroad, Hand Farm)
• Update Town website for completed designations
• Heritage 2025 Calendar – stone houses discussion
• New business: Heritage District discussion

OPP Detachment Board

The Dufferin OPP Detachment Board for Melancthon, Mono, and Mulmur will meet to approve the 2025 budget, set meeting dates, and consider a resolution for municipalities to equally share insurance deductibles. The agenda also includes reports on community safety, traffic counts, and police record checks, plus several discussion items continued from prior meetings.

• Approve 2025 budget
• Resolution for equal sharing of insurance deductible among Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur
• 2025 meeting dates: Feb 27, May 29, Aug 28, Nov 27
• Traffic counts on County Road 19/Prince of Wales and speed data on local roads
• Mennonite Community Safety report

Council Meeting 4-2025 | 25 Feb 2025

Council will consider renewing the sub-let lease with the Monora Lawn Bowling Club for a 140-foot square parcel in Monora Park, effective January 1, 2025 to August 30, 2038, at $1 per year. They will also appoint additional parking enforcement officers to address winter parking violations. The agenda includes proclamations for International Women's Day and Fraud Prevention Month, plus a list of unfinished business items such as a new site alteration bylaw and a firearms bylaw report.

• Sub-let lease renewal with Monora Lawn Bowling Club, $1/year, until Aug 30, 2038
• Appointment of additional parking enforcement officers
• Proclamations for International Women's Day (March 8) and Fraud Prevention Month (March 2025)
• 2025 Shelburne Library Agreement
• In-camera item: Greenwood Aggregates Masters Creek Subdivision at 10:00 a.m.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on heritage property designations, discuss the 2025 heritage budget, and consider a heritage grant/award program resolution for Council. They will also plan replacement of stolen and removed hamlet signs, and organize the 2025 heritage calendar and Winterfest activities.

• Designations review: Hockley Historic Community Hall and Church, 953219 7th Line EHS, Shelly Anderson Property (934322 Airport Rd.), Dodds Property (753334 2nd Line EHS), Glenoe S.S. 19 (386268 20th Sideroad), Shirley Manor (Hockley Rd.)
• Potential designations: Rosemont Union School 17 (Hwy 89), 715572 1st Line EHS, 388413 20th Sideroad, Hand Farm (753072 2nd Line EHS)
• 2025 Heritage Budget discussion
• Heritage Grant/Award Program – resolution to Council
• Hamlet signs replacement plans for stolen and removed signs

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The cancellation notice was given at 10:30 a.m. that day. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather

Council Meeting 3-2025 | 11 Feb 2025

Council is meeting to discuss a review of fire services provided by four departments, including costs and governance. They will also consider a request for $1,000 from the Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance, a motion for a Buy Canadian policy, and receive reports on bylaw enforcement and unfinished business. The agenda includes proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Black History Month, as well as several in-camera items.

• Discussion of Dufferin Fire Services Review, including costs of Shelburne, Rosemont, Orangeville, and Caledon fire departments
• Request for $1,000 for Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide from Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
• Motion by Councillor Manktelow for a Buy Canadian Policy
• Bylaw Enforcement Report Jan-Dec 2024: 240 service requests, 88% closure rate, $23,804 in parking ticket revenue
• Proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Feb 22) and Black History Month (February)

Council Meeting 2-2025 | 28 Jan 2025

Mono Town Council is holding a statutory public meeting to discuss an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment that would allow a single detached dwelling on a 3.96-hectare property at 25th Sideroad, east of Blind Line, which is largely Provincially Significant Wetland. The meeting also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes, a proclamation for Nonprofit Appreciation Week, and reports on bylaw enforcement and fees. Several items, including a Highway 407 buyback feasibility study motion and an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, are on the agenda.

• Statutory public meeting for OPA/ZBA 2022-01 to permit one two-storey dwelling on land with Provincially Significant Wetland at 25th Sideroad, east of Blind Line
• Motion by Councillor Capes regarding Hwy 407 Buyback Feasibility Study
• Motion by Mayor Creelman on Fees & Charges, Administrative Monetary Penalties, and Automated Speed Enforcement
• Bylaw Enforcement Report for Jan-Dec 2024
• In-camera items include Bylaw Enforcement Case Review and Bruce Trail Conservancy OLT Appeal

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests. They will also discuss planning for Mono Winterfest, Valentine's Euchre, and other 2025 events, as well as recruit new members.

• Mono Winterfest planning continued – task list and snowflake draw donations
• Valentine's Euchre planning for February 14, 2025
• Preliminary planning for Make Mono Shine – expanding event?
• Confirmation of 2025 meeting and special event dates
• Recruitment of RAC members

Council Meeting 1-2025 | 14 Jan 2025

Mono Council's first 2025 meeting includes routine approvals, a heritage designation for the Glenoe S.S. 19 schoolhouse, an interim tax levy bylaw, a fire protection grant agreement, and a motion for a Hwy 407 buyback feasibility study. The agenda also lists numerous correspondence items and in-camera sessions.

• Heritage designation of Glenoe S.S. 19, 386268 EHS SR 20, under the Ontario Heritage Act
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw
• 2025 Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
• Motion by Councillor Capes for Hwy 407 Buyback Feasibility Study
• Accounts for December 4, 2024 - January 8, 2025