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Orangeville public meetings in 2025

134 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville to review plaque program and zoning application

The Heritage Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for 9-15 Amanda Street and a review of the Town's Sign By-law. The committee is also seeking approval for the criteria and application form of the Heritage Plaque Program.

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✓ Decided: Heritage Plaque Program criteria approved, relaunch set for Feb 2026

The Heritage Orangeville Committee approved the amended criteria and application form for the Heritage Plaque Program and scheduled its relaunch during Heritage Week (the week of February 15, 2026). The committee also received the OPZ-2025-01 application for 9, 11, 13, 15 Amanda Street for information and adopted the November 20 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee will review Draft 2025 CIP Annual Report and 2026 meeting schedule

The committee will consider the Draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Annual Report for 2025. It will also review the proposed meeting calendar for 2026. No presentations or public comments are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the 2026 meeting calendar

The committee carried a resolution to call the meeting to order. It adopted the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The 2026 meeting calendar was reviewed and approved.

Electronic and In-Person Participation - Community Improvement Plan Committee
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Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

No agenda items listed for this meeting.

The agenda for the Orangeville meeting on 2025-12-11 contains no listed items or decisions.

Cancelled
Agenda (official)
Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Orangeville Council to review 2026 Consolidated Budget

Council will meet for a special session focused on the 2026 Consolidated Budget. The meeting includes a staff presentation on the operating budget and a review of management fees for the Opera House.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 property tax levy, capital budget and budget amendments

The council adopted the 2026 consolidated budget, approving a property tax levy of $40,306,979 for town services and $5,488,378 for policing, and accepted the 2026 capital budget and the 2027‑2035 capital forecast. Amendments added a one‑time $17,373.11 request from the Tax Stabilization Reserve and increased the Economic Development and Culture grant line by $15,000, with a 2% annual increase. The OPP billing line items were adjusted by removing $336,914, adding a $1,383,296 reduction, and contributing $1,046,382 to the general capital reserve. All items were carried, most unanimously.

Special Meeting - Budget
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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to receive the 2026‑2035 Capital Program report

The Special Council Meeting on December 9, 2025 will consider the 2026‑2035 Capital Program (CPS‑2025‑098) and receive the associated report. Council will also pass a confirming by‑law for the meeting. An open forum will be held, limited to comments on the agenda items, and no public delegations or petitions were submitted.

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✓ Decided: Council waives time limit to extend 2026 capital budget presentation

The council approved the meeting agenda and then voted to waive the time limit in the procedure bylaw, allowing staff additional time to present the 2026 capital budget. The 2026‑2035 Capital Program report (CPS‑2025‑098) was received. A confirmatory by‑law for the special meeting was also passed, and the meeting was adjourned.

Special Meeting - Budget
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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council reviews Committee of Adjustment decisions and intergovernmental correspondence

This meeting consists of a Council Information Package containing non-agenda items for review. The body is reviewing reports on provincial legislation and correspondence from other municipalities.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to enact the 2026 Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw

The Orangeville Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a bylaw to adopt the 2026 Consolidated Fees and Charges. They will also receive reports on the 2026 Interim Property Tax, borrowing requirements, and auditor appointments, and hear presentations on the Transportation Master Plan and Community Recognition Awards. The meeting will conclude with an Open Forum for public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the 2026 Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw

The Town of Orangeville Council adopted a bylaw establishing consolidated fees and charges for 2026. The council also approved the Community Recognition Awards program and several committee work plans. Additional actions included adopting a Procedure Bylaw for the Committee of Adjustment, authorizing interim property tax and borrowing measures, appointing auditors, designating heritage properties, and proclaiming Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

No substantive agenda items listed for Sustainable Orangeville meeting

The agenda for the Sustainable Orangeville meeting on December 4, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or procedural placeholder. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

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Cancelled
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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Official Plan Steering Committee

Committee to receive Growth Management Study update

The Official Plan Steering Committee will meet to review a Growth Management Study update. The committee will also receive a verbal update regarding the Request for Proposals for the Official Plan Review.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes of previous meeting (Recommendation 2025-003)

The Official Plan Steering Committee approved the minutes of the prior meeting as Recommendation 2025-003. The committee heard a Growth Management Study update and a verbal status report that the Official Plan Review is expected to finish in the second quarter of 2027. No other actions were taken.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Youth council to discuss skate events and receive police and library presentations

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will discuss co-hosting a skate event with Dufferin Child and Family Services and a skate drive. The body will also receive presentations from Orangeville Fire Services and the Ontario Provincial Police.

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✓ Decided: Council approved co-hosting LGBTQ+ family skate event and funding half its cost

The council adopted the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It expressed support for Orangeville Fire Services to host Camp Molly for youth. It approved a partnership with Dufferin Child and Family Services to host an LGBTQ+ family skate event and allocated council budget to cover half of the ice rental cost.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 7:30 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2026 municipal budget and related regulation

The Orangeville Town Council will receive and discuss the 2026 Draft Municipal Budget (report CPS-2025-096). It will also receive the Municipal Budget Regulation (report CPS-2025-086) and adopt it as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09. A confirmatory by‑law for this special meeting will be read and passed. The meeting includes an open forum limited to these agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the Municipal Budget Regulation required by Ontario law

The council received and adopted the Municipal Budget Regulation (CPS-2025-086) as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09. It also received the 2026 Municipal Budget report (CPS-2025-096) and waived the procedural time limit to allow additional presentation time for the 2026 budget. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

Special Meeting - Budget
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Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

Board discusses police policies, grants, and traffic safety

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will discuss policy revisions, grant updates, and traffic safety measures. The meeting includes an in-camera session and a presentation from Victim Services.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted new Operational Efficiency and Governance Policy (D3‑h)

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including adoption of the previous meeting minutes and a review of scrap metal yards. It adopted the new Board Operational Efficiency and Governance Policy D3(h). The Board also received the OPP 3rd Quarter Report and updates on e‑scooters, traffic lights, the youth shelter, and the board website.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council will consider the 9‑15 Amanda Street development application

The Town of Orangeville Council will approve the agenda and hear a statutory public meeting on the OPZ‑2025‑01 application for 9‑15 Amanda Street. Non‑statutory items include the 2026 Consolidated Fees and Charges, a draft Tree Preservation Bylaw, and a confirming bylaw for the November 24, 2025 meeting. Public comments and written correspondence are invited on each item.

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✓ Decided: Council received the 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw for information unanimously

The council approved the meeting agenda. It received the public‑meeting report for 9‑15 Amanda Street as information. It also received the proposed 2026 Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw for information, passing the motion unanimously.

Electronic and In-Person Participation - Council
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage committee discusses budget, plaque program, and York Street study

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will review its 2025 budget actuals, discuss criteria for a new heritage plaque program, and receive updates on the York Street Heritage Designation Study and other town initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Committee reallocates $698 and defers plaque program to Dec meeting

The Heritage Orangeville Committee adopted the October 16, 2025 minutes. It approved moving $698 from special projects to advertising and promotion to cover banner replacement costs. The committee unanimously deferred changes to the heritage plaque program criteria and application until the December 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board to appoint Laura Warner as new library CEO

The Orangeville Public Library Board will hold a closed meeting to consider CEO recruitment and then vote to appoint Laura Warner as CEO. The board will also hear a presentation introducing the new CEO and an update on the Exploratorium makerspace project. Information items include the 2026 library closure schedule and the OLA Super Conference slated for January 28‑31, 2026. The next regular meeting is set for February 25, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Laura Warner as CEO of Orangeville Public Library

The Library Board approved a closed meeting to discuss CEO recruitment and related matters. The Board unanimously appointed Laura Warner as the new CEO. It also adopted the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and received information items on upcoming library closures and the OLA Super Conference.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee reviews improvement grant applications for Broadway and Zina Street

The Community Improvement Plan Committee is discussing two grant applications for building renovations. The committee will review proposals for facade improvements and building conversions to commercial and residential spaces.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a conditional $25,000 grant for 3 Zina Street project

The committee appointed Shawn Koroscil as Chair for the meeting and adopted the October 21, 2025 minutes for information. It approved a $14,169 grant, including a heritage top‑up, for the façade improvement at 193 Broadway. It also approved a conditional $25,000 grant for the adaptive‑reuse and accessibility upgrades at 3 Zina Street, pending confirmation of a commercial component and heritage support. The next meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Age Friendly

Committee to approve the 2026 Age Friendly work plan

The Age Friendly Committee will discuss several items, including input on locations for transit information sessions, an update on scooters being used on sidewalks, and the proposed 2026 Age Friendly work plan, which is recommended for approval. The committee will also plan events for Seniors Month 2026 and receive an update on the seniors holiday luncheon. A policy options report on ageism from Employment and Social Development Canada will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: 2026 Age Friendly Committee work plan approved by motion

The committee approved the proposed 2026 Age Friendly work plan. Staff were directed to host four transit information sessions at community locations. The minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting were accepted, and a correspondence from Employment and Social Development Canada was received. The meeting was adjourned at 2:03 p.m.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development and Culture Committee

Committee reviews 2025 achievements and 2026 work plan

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will review the November 2025 activity report and discuss the town's 2025 achievements and the proposed 2026 work plan. It will also consider a proposed bi‑monthly meeting schedule for 2026. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and reporting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2026 work plan and meeting schedule (except Nov 10)

The Economic Development and Culture Committee approved the 2026 work plan. It also approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates, with the November 10 meeting excluded. No other substantive motions were taken.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Review of a 4‑storey residential site plan on Hansen Boulevard

The Access Orangeville Committee will consider a site‑plan application from Zelinka Priamo Limited on behalf of Sarah Properties for a 4‑storey residential building with 126 units and 34 townhouses on the south side of Hansen Boulevard. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Town’s Transportation Master Plan, a discussion of resident questions about Orangeville Transit, an update on the town’s accessibility compliance report, and a recommendation to approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2026 meeting schedule and adopts prior minutes

The committee adopted the October 2 and October 9 Access Orangeville meeting minutes for the record. It also approved the Access Orangeville Committee meeting schedule for 2026. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives intergovernmental updates and information items

The Orangeville Council will review a series of information items and intergovernmental correspondence. No motions or decisions are listed; the items are for informational purposes only. Topics include automated speed enforcement, airport funding support, regulation amendments, fee freezes, and blue‑box collection impacts.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve $745,662 fire station construction contract

The Orangeville Town Council will consider and vote on several agenda items, including the approval of the fire station construction contract that adds $745,662 to the 2025‑2034 capital program. Other items include a fleet management plan endorsement, a consent agenda with multiple staff reports, and the passage of several by‑laws such as the Right‑of‑Way Traffic Management Bylaw and the removal of a holding symbol for the Edgewood Valley Phase 2B subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Council adds $745,662 to fire station budget and approves e‑scooter study

The Council approved a $745,662 addition to the fire station capital budget, funded through property‑tax‑supported debt. It unanimously endorsed the town’s Fleet Management Plan. Council received the Right‑of‑Way (Traffic) Management Bylaw and directed staff to research the provincial e‑scooter pilot for possible adoption. A resolution also moved the start time of the December 1 special council meeting to 7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Committee seeks Council approval to hold future meetings virtually only

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the October 2 2025 meeting, consider a request for Council approval to hold the December 4 2025, February 5 2026 and March 5 2026 meetings virtually without in‑person attendance, and discuss a potential partnership with the Orangeville and District Horticultural Society.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved virtual format for three 2026 meetings

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee adopted the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It rescheduled the December 4, 2025 meeting to January 8, 2026 and approved holding the January 8, February 5, and March 5, 2026 meetings virtually with no in‑person option. The committee also approved engaging the Orangeville and District Horticultural Society for partnership opportunities. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hear two minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing to consider two requests for minor variances to Zoning By-law 22-90. These requests involve a residential addition and an industrial accessory structure.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a height increase for an accessory building at 195 Centennial Rd

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first reduces the interior side‑yard setback at 76 Dawson Road, with a condition that no windows be placed on the south‑facing wall of the second‑floor addition. The second raises the maximum accessory building height at 195 Centennial Road to 8.9 metres, allowing a tent cover over two shipping containers, with the variance limited to a three‑year term.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 6:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council to review Affordable Housing Task Force report and new water bylaws

Council will consider the final report from the Affordable Housing Task Force and the 2026 budget for the Orangeville Public Library. The meeting includes proposals to approve new sanitary discharge and backflow prevention bylaws and a heritage study for York Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $3,500 donation to local conservation authority and multiple bylaws

The council approved a $3,500 donation from Sustainable Orangeville to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (vote 6‑1). It also approved the Backflow Prevention and Sanitary Discharge bylaws, and adopted the York Street Heritage Conservation District Study and boundary. A resolution waived the delegation time‑limit and directed staff to review the Strada Aggregates quarry application.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council receive the 2025-10-02 Sustainable Orangeville meeting minutes for information; and That Council endorse the following resolution: Re: Item 6.2 - Tree Planting Event - October 18, 2025…
6 yea · 1 nay
Councillor Andrews yea · Mayor Post yea · Councillor Sherwood yea · Councillor Macintosh yea · Councillor Stevens yea · Councillor Prendergast yea · Deputy Mayor Taylor nay
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee to discuss facade improvement application for 127 Broadway

The Community Improvement Plan Committee will review a CIP application for the commercial unit at 127 Broadway. The proposal seeks façade replacement, a new awning, and updated signage under the Comprehensive Facade Improvement Program. The discussion will be guided by the attached recommendation memo.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $12,500 facade grant plus $5,000 heritage top‑up

The committee adopted the minutes from the previous meeting (Resolution 2025-010). It approved the Community Improvement Plan application for 127 Broadway, authorizing a maximum grant of $12,500 and a $5,000 heritage top‑up. The approval was carried unanimously. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville Committee reviews 2026 calendar and plaque social media plan

The committee will receive verbal updates on the 2026 heritage calendar, the Orangeville Business Improvement Area, and the Community Improvement Plan Committee. It will also hear a report on the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference and a draft social‑media campaign to promote the heritage plaque program. No formal decisions or votes are listed; items are for discussion and information.

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✓ Decided: Council directed staff to study Greenwood Cemetery designation

The committee adopted the September 18, 2025 Heritage Orangeville meeting minutes. A motion was passed unanimously directing Council staff to report on the feasibility of designating Greenwood Cemetery in consultation with the Township of Amaranth. No other formal decisions were recorded.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives information package of intergovernmental correspondence

This document is a Council Information Package containing non-agenda items. It consists of correspondence and resolutions from various Ontario municipalities and government secretariats for council review.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve Edgewood Valley Phase 2B redline revisions and zoning amendment

The Orangeville Town Council will consider a redline revision for the Edgewood Valley Phase 2B subdivision, including a one‑year extension of draft approval and amendments to Zoning By‑law No. 22‑90. The Council will also receive a request to raise the Opera House Management Agreement fee from $50,000 to $65,000 and to reimburse estimated losses from 2023‑2025. Additional items include approval of the 2026‑2030 Council Compensation By‑law, adoption of the Long‑term Borrowing Policy, and authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to sign a forgivable loan agreement for 24 Armstrong Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Edgewood Valley Phase 2B subdivision redline revisions and one-year extension

The council approved redline revisions to the Edgewood Valley Phase 2B draft‑approved subdivision plan and granted a one‑year extension of its draft approval. It also adopted the Council Compensation By‑law, rejected a phased‑in amendment, and referred an Opera House fee increase to the 2026 budget. Appointments were made to the Official Plan Review Steering Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee.

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Councillor Sherwood yea · Councillor Macintosh yea · Councillor Stevens yea · Councillor Andrews nay · Mayor Post nay · Deputy Mayor Taylor nay · Councillor Prendergast nay
Fri Oct 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Joint Accessibility Committee

Joint Accessibility Committee to discuss County-wide Accessibility Champion Award

The Joint Accessibility Committee, a partnership of Access Orangeville and Access Dufferin, will meet on October 10, 2025. The committee will discuss the county‑wide Accessibility Champion Award Program. It will also handle routine items such as announcements and scheduling the next joint meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee discussed award program and announced new accessibility initiatives

The committee discussed the possibility of a county‑wide Accessibility Champion Award program but made no decision. Chair Stevens announced the rollout of the StopGap program and the launch of the sledge program on October 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Alder Recreation Centre. Member Hartley asked for a presentation on both programs at the spring joint accessibility meeting. The next meeting location will be consulted with the Town of Shelburne, with Dufferin County offering to host if needed.

Electronic and In-Person Participation - Access Orangeville
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Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Committee reviews fire station site plan and approves 2026 schedule

The Access Orangeville Committee will adopt minutes from three prior meetings, discuss the fire‑station site plan at 10 Commerce Road, review the Rotary Park redevelopment concept, and consider the Transportation Master Plan. It will also vote to approve the 2026 committee meeting schedule and workplan.

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✓ Decided: Access Orangeville Committee approves 2026 workplan

The committee adopted minutes from three prior meetings. It approved the 2026 Access Orangeville Committee workplan, despite one member voting in opposition. The committee directed staff to explore adding another StopGap program in 2026 and to present daytime and evening meeting schedule options at the November meeting.

Council Chambers, Town Hall
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Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville Committee holds education and training closed session

The Access Orangeville Committee met on October 2, 2025 to consider a recommendation for a closed‑session meeting. The recommendation is to hold a closed session for education and training of members under section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act. Public comments may be submitted in writing before the meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Closed training session approved and meeting adjourned

The council approved a closed Access Orangeville meeting for education and training under s. 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act. The next regular meeting was set for October 9, 2025 at 10 a.m. The council then adjourned the October 2 meeting.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Sustainable Orangeville to donate $3,500 for local tree planting program

The Sustainable Orangeville committee will consider several items, including the introduction of a Senior Climate and Sustainability Specialist contract for Emily McAuley, a $3,500 donation to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority for a tree‑planting event on October 18, 2025, and approval of the proposed 2026 Sustainable Orangeville work plan. The agenda also includes termination of the Toilet Rebate Program and a closed‑session review of grant applications.

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✓ Decided: Sustainable Orangeville approved 2026 work plan with revisions

The committee adopted the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $3,500 donation to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority for local programming. The 2026 Sustainable Orangeville work plan was approved subject to the discussed revisions. A closed session was scheduled for personal matters concerning an identifiable individual.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide minor variance for 24 Faulkner Street

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: a minor variance at 24 Faulkner Street to raise the accessory building height to 6.1 metres and coverage to 13%; a consent to create a parking easement over 1 Elizabeth Street in favour of 32 First Street; and a request to remove a condition on a severance at 15 C Line. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minor variance to raise accessory building height at 24 Faulkner St

The Committee adopted the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It approved a minor variance for 24 Faulkner Street, allowing the accessory building height to increase to 6.1 m and coverage to 13 %. It also approved a parking easement for 32 First Street over 1 Elizabeth Street. The Committee removed a septic‑system condition from a previously approved consent application and adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task Force to discuss final affordable housing report for council review

The Affordable Housing Task Force will adopt the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the final draft of its affordable housing report, which will be presented to Council at an October meeting. The board will also review emerging affordable‑housing initiatives, municipal commitments, and a housing needs assessment memo from the Planning department.

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✓ Decided: Final housing report slated for Oct 27 council agenda

The task force approved the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It approved moving the Affordable Housing Task Force Final Report onto the October 27, 2025 Council agenda, with the report to be submitted by October 20. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board to approve 2026 library budget requesting $2.3M levy and $262K capital

The Orangeville Public Library Board will consider and vote on the 2026 operating and capital budget, requesting $2,296,236 in property‑tax levy funding and $261,798 for capital projects. The board will also adopt the Collection Development Policy and discuss a pilot sensory‑friendly hour at a library branch. Additional items include approval of the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes and receipt of the CEO and financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026 library budget and adopts collection policy

The board unanimously approved the 2026 operating budget requesting $2,296,236 in property tax levy (a 0.9% increase) and a $341,798 capital budget. It adopted the Collection Development Policy and received the CEO and financial reports. The proposal for sensory‑friendly weekend hours was tabled for early 2026. The next meeting date was changed to November 19, 2025.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville meeting cancelled

The Access Orangeville Committee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had included a review of accessible parking spaces for the Every Kids Park construction plan.

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✓ Decided: Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no decisions taken

The Access Orangeville council meeting on September 23, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon, and no votes were taken. The next meeting date was not set in the minutes.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council to receive information on Right of Way Management Bylaw (INS-2025-048)

The Council will receive reports on three bylaw items for information: the Right of Way Management Bylaw (INS-2025-048), the Backflow Prevention Bylaw (INS-2025-051), and the Sanitary Discharge Bylaw (INS-2025-052). It will also read and pass the confirming bylaw for the September 22, 2025 meeting. No votes are indicated for the bylaw reports.

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✓ Decided: Council waived procedural rules to hear three bylaw items

The council voted to waive its rules of procedure so it could consider the Backflow Prevention, Sanitary Discharge, and Right of Way Management bylaws. It approved the amended agenda, received informational reports on each of the three bylaws, passed the confirming bylaw for the meeting, and then adjourned.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville to review York Street Heritage Conservation District study

The committee will receive a presentation from Santec Consulting Ltd. regarding the York Street Heritage Conservation District study. Members are also asked to approve the committee's 2026 meeting schedule and work plan.

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✓ Decided: Heritage Orangeville approved 2026 work plan, banner replacements and meeting schedule

The committee adopted the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and waived procedural rules to hear a communications item. It received the York Street Heritage Conservation District study and recommended council move forward with a plan. The committee also approved the replacement of up to seven heritage banners, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the 2026 work plan.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

Board will review and discuss the draft 2026 OPP Detachment Board budget

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will convene a regular meeting on September 16, 2025 to approve the agenda, hold an in‑camera session, and then reconvene in public. Board members will receive reports and discuss items such as the 2026 draft budget, the provincial funding model, e‑scooter safety concerns, and service‑delivery model changes. Several community presentations and the adoption of the June 17, 2025 minutes are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved budgeting for records‑management resource and job description

The board moved to budget for a dedicated records‑management resource and tasked a member with drafting the job description. It also adopted the consent agenda, including the June 17, 2025 minutes, and formally received several presentations and updates on policing, library safety, health services, e‑scooter safety, and traffic complaints.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Age Friendly

Age Friendly Committee to approve 2026 meeting schedule

The Age Friendly Committee will discuss the proposed 2026 work plan and meeting schedule, review the Seniors Month Fitness Pass, and consider the next edition of the Seniors Business Directory. The committee will also receive the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: 2026 Age Friendly Committee meeting schedule approved

The committee approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The minutes from the May 20, 2025 Age Friendly meeting were accepted for information. No other motions were voted on. The next meeting is set for November 18, 2025.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development and Culture Committee

Committee to hear presentation on Dufferin County Trade Engagement Campaign

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will meet to review activity reports and receive a presentation on trade engagement. The body will also hear updates from arts, culture, and business outreach working groups.

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✓ Decided: Economic Development & Culture Committee held updates, no decisions taken

The committee heard a presentation on Dufferin County’s tariff and trade engagement campaign and received updates on utility box art installations and business outreach activities. It also reviewed the September Economic Development and Culture Activity Report, noting the council‑approved MOU with the OBIA and upcoming events such as the October job fair. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville Committee meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, is listed as cancelled. The agenda included discussions on accessibility reviews for local projects and the 2026 committee schedule.

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✓ Decided: Access Orangeville meeting cancelled, no decisions taken

The September 11, 2025 Access Orangeville meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties with the hybrid format. Because the meeting did not proceed, no items were voted on or formally decided. Items listed for discussion, such as the traffic by‑law update and park redevelopment plans, remain pending.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task force will discuss final affordable housing report for Council review

The September 11, 2025 Affordable Housing Task Force meeting was cancelled. The agenda indicated the group intended to finalize its draft affordable housing report, which will be presented to Council in October. Additional items included emerging initiatives, municipal commitments, and a housing needs assessment memo.

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✓ Decided: Affordable Housing Task Force meeting cancelled, no decisions made

The meeting was cancelled because technical difficulties prevented the hybrid in‑person/electronic format from proceeding. No agenda items were adopted, approved, or voted on. The task force took no substantive actions.

Cancelled
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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives information package on provincial legislation and municipal correspondence

This document is a Council Information Package containing non-agenda items for review. It consists of notifications from provincial ministries and resolutions from other municipalities.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers heritage designations for five local properties

The Town of Orangeville Council will review financial reports, transit updates, and a presentation on food insecurity. The body is also considering the designation of five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

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✓ Decided: Council passed three by‑laws, appointing Animal Control Officers and a By‑law Officer

The council approved its agenda and authorized a closed session to consider several matters. It waived the delegation time‑limit by‑law, received a food‑bank update, proclaimed Green Sports Day and adopted three by‑laws, including one to appoint Animal Control Officers. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Sustainable Orangeville to appoint chair and approve 2026 meeting schedule

The Sustainable Orangeville committee will meet to appoint a chair and vice-chair, discuss the 2026 work plan, and approve the committee's meeting schedule for the coming year.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed new Chair and Vice‑Chair for Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville committee appointed Councillor Prendergast as Chair and Joshua Pickering as Vice‑Chair. The minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were adopted. Arden Waugh resigned and Matthew Smith was appointed to the Official Plan Review Steering Committee. The proposed 2026 meeting schedule was approved.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Council to appoint chair, approve work plan and schedule

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will consider appointments for chair and vice‑chair. It will review its terms of reference and discuss a promotional campaign and engagement initiatives for youth. The council will vote to approve the 2026 work plan and the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Emma Biber appointed Chair of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The council appointed Emma Biber as Chair and Chaitanya Chandar as Vice‑Chair. Hope Sousa was also appointed Vice‑Chair. The 2026 work plan and meeting schedule were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville recommends designating five historic properties

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It will review the town's Heritage Registry and recommend that Council initiate an intention to designate five properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The properties are 17 Church Street, 2 Wellington Street, 247 Broadway, 3 Zina Street, and 16 & 18 Wellington Street.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends designating five heritage properties, approved unanimously

The Heritage Orangeville committee adopted the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the Heritage Registry Review Report and unanimously approved the recommendation to initiate designation of five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also accepted a correspondence item on an Indigenous commemorative plaque for information and adjourned the meeting.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task Force to discuss affordable housing draft report and modular options

The Affordable Housing Task Force will review a draft report and discuss local additional residential unit projects. The meeting includes a presentation on affordable modular housing options by A. Jaworowski.

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✓ Decided: Task Force adopted prior meeting minutes and adjourned the session

The Affordable Housing Task Force adopted the minutes from the May 8 2025 meeting. Members discussed a modular housing presentation, a June 18 community open house, a resident‑submitted residential unit project, and revisions to the draft affordable‑housing report, which will be forwarded to Council on October 14. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. and the next meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council authorizes automated speed enforcement program and related agreements

The Council will consider authorizing agreements for an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program with LAS, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of the Attorney General, launching a two‑year trial and funding costs from ASE fine revenue while establishing a Road Safety Reserve. It will also review the Fitness Pass fee recommendation to extend unlimited three‑month passes for residents and allow annual fee increases. Additional items include a request to acquire surplus town lands, changes to the 2026 budget amendment and veto timeframes, and approval of the Administrative Penalties By‑law and supporting policies.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a two-year automated speed-enforcement pilot program

The Council unanimously approved the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program on a two-year trial basis. Staff were authorized to sign agreements with LAS, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of the Attorney General, to fund the program from fine revenue and to create a Road Safety Reserve for future safety projects. The program is to be implemented by March 1 2026.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives information package of correspondence and resolutions

This document is a Council Information Package consisting of non-agenda items. It contains correspondence, notices of motion, and resolutions from various organizations and other municipalities for council review.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider a minor variance increasing lot coverage at 257 Broadway

The Committee of Adjustment will meet on August 6, 2025 to adopt minutes from the July 2 meeting and hear statutory public hearings on three applications. It will decide on a minor variance to raise the maximum lot coverage to 37% for an accessory building at 257 Broadway. It will also consider a parking rate variance for 200‑250 Centennial Road and 540 Riddell Road, and a consent and variance package for 24 Faulkner Street. Finally, the committee will approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved consent to sever 24 Faulkner Street parcel with conditions

The Committee approved a minor variance to increase lot coverage to 37% at 257 Broadway. It also approved a blended‑parking minor variance for 200‑250 Centennial Road, subject to a revised site plan. The consent application to sever the 24 Faulkner Street parcel was approved with several conditions, while the related minor variance for accessory building height and coverage was deferred. The 2026 meeting schedule was approved and the September meeting was cancelled, with the next meeting set for October 1, 2025.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Library Board to review 2026 budget estimates and user fee policy

The Orangeville Public Library Board is meeting to approve the 2024 audited financial statements and the Cost Recovery, User Fees and Fines Policy. The board will also consider five-year operating and ten-year capital budget estimates for 2026 to be forwarded to Council.

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✓ Decided: Board reallocated $50,000 to Exploratorium capital budget

The Library Board approved the 2024 audited financial statements. It reallocated $50,000 from the collection carry‑forward balance to the capital budget for the Exploratorium project (20381.1200). The Board also approved the Cost Recovery, User Fees and Fines Policy and directed staff to draft the 2026 operating and capital budget estimates for review at the September 24 meeting.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider 2025 Asset Management Plan and new Clean Yards by-law

The Town of Orangeville Council will review the 2025 Asset Management Plan and a new Recreation Facility Allocation & Affiliation Policy. The meeting includes decisions on a Clean Yards by-law, a Tree Preservation by-law framework, and a one-time grant increase for Highlands Youth for Christ.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 Business Improvement Area levies and passes Clean Yards By-law

The council approved the 2025 Business Improvement Area levies for the fiscal year and adopted a Clean Yards By-law for the town. It also approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan and a new Recreation Facility Allocation & Affiliation Policy, directed staff to explore a capital project with the Optimist Club, and increased funding for a youth grant to $15,000. All listed actions were carried, most unanimously.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives numerous intergovernmental resolutions on Bill 5 and Strong Mayor Powers

The council will review a series of information items submitted by other municipalities and counties. The items include resolutions and letters concerning Bill 5 (Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025), Strong Mayor Powers, and other policy positions. No formal motions or votes are scheduled for these items.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville meeting held with no discussion items

The Access Orangeville Committee met on July 3, 2025 at Town Hall, 87 Broadway. The agenda included routine items such as a call to order, disclosures, a land acknowledgment, and review of the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. No items for discussion, correspondence, or announcements were presented. The next meeting was scheduled for September 11, 2025 at 10 a.m., and the meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Council directed staff to consider adding a wheelchair‑accessible swing to Rotary Park playground

The council approved the receipt of June 12, 2025 Access Orangeville meeting minutes for information. It passed a motion asking staff to consider adding a wheelchair‑accessible swing to the Rotary Park playground redesign. The council also recorded its opposition to design concept three presented by Openspace Solutions. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide minor variance for generator shed at 40 Centennial Road

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application by Quality Cheese Inc. to allow a front‑facing accessory shed and increase the height of a generator structure to 4.8 m at 40 Centennial Road. It will also review a consent application from Data Cable Company Inc. to sever a parcel of land into 27 Robb Boulevard and 31 Robb Boulevard, covering approximately 5,556 square metres. Additionally, the committee will vote on appointing Sarah Elliott as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves two development applications, appoints deputy secretary

The Committee of Adjustment conditionally approved a minor variance for 40 Centennial Road, allowing a generator exhaust shed and increased accessory structure height, subject to landscaping, fencing, and a noise study. It also conditionally approved a consent application to sever and reinstate parcels at 27 and 31 Robb Boulevard, subject to a draft reference plan, payment of taxes, and a two‑year compliance period. The Committee adopted the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It appointed Sarah Elliott as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council to consider Edgewood Valley Phase 2B subdivision redline and zoning amendment

The Orangeville Town Council will hold statutory public meetings on several items, including a presentation on 54‑56 and 60 Third Street and a redline revision to the Edgewood Valley Phase 2B plan of subdivision with a zoning by‑law amendment. The council will also review proposed Clean Yards and Administrative Penalty System by‑laws before adopting the listed by‑laws. The meeting includes routine items such as agenda approval, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a community recognition segment.

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✓ Decided: Council received reports on Third Street development and Clean Yards bylaw

The council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025-119). It then received, for information only, the report on the 54‑56 and 60 Third Street development (Resolution 2025-120). The council also received the report on Edgewood Valley Phase 2B plan and zoning amendment (Resolution 2025-121) and the report on the proposed Clean Yards By‑law (Resolution 2025-122). All four resolutions were carried.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development and Culture Committee

Presentation of East/West Broadway Corridor Planning Study

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will hear a presentation on the East/West Broadway Corridor Planning Study by J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. Working group reports on Arts & Culture (Call for Artists selections) and Business Outreach will be reviewed. The committee will discuss the June 2025 activity report and the 2024 annual report, and receive sector updates from local stakeholders.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved utility box art selections for four locations

The Economic Development and Culture Committee adopted the Arts and Culture Working Group’s recommendations for artwork to be installed on utility boxes at four designated sites. The motion was moved by Councillor Patterson and was carried. No other motions were taken during the meeting.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Community Improvement Committee reviews ESA grant for 54‑60 Third Street

The committee will consider a Community Improvement Plan application (OPA8-2025-01) requesting an Environmental Site Assessment Grant for Phase II work to remediate the brownfield site at 54‑60 Third Street. Supporting documents include a recommendation memo, site plans, a location map, and a prior ESA proposal. The item will be discussed and a recommendation may be made.

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✓ Decided: Committee conditionally approves $20,000 ESA grant for 54‑60 Third St

The committee approved a $20,000 Environmental Site Assessment grant for the property at 54‑60 Third Street, with the approval conditional on the related Official Plan/Zoning By‑Law amendment being approved. The resolution (2025‑009) was moved by Shawn Koroscil and carried unanimously. The minutes of the previous meeting were also received for information and carried (Resolution 2025‑008).

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

Orangeville OPP Board to review 2025 Annual Report and hate crime presentation

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will discuss the 2025 Annual Report to Council and a presentation by Hazel Mason regarding hate crimes and newcomer support. The board is also reviewing updated policies on grant writing and complaints.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts revised complaints policy and governance memo

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board approved the revised Board Policy D3(m) on complaints and the updated governance memo. It also approved the community outreach letter and the updated Action Register and Workplan. The draft 2025 Annual Report was received and next steps for presentation to Council were approved. Several items were deferred to the September meeting.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Committee will select the 2025 Accessibility Champion and allocate a $300 donation

The Access Orangeville Committee will review updates on accessible picnic tables, the Stop Gap Project, and the Sledge Program. It will hold a closed session to consider the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award and then, in an open session, select the award recipient and approve a $300 donation to be distributed by the winner. Presentations will cover fire safety, the Community Resilience Hub project, the AccessNow app, and accessibility for people with brain injuries.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a letter of support for the Community Resilience Hub

The committee adopted the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It approved a letter of support to Dufferin County for the Community Resilience Hub, despite opposition from Van Ryn and Ugolini. The committee also approved a closed session to consider the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award and the subsequent submission of award recipients to Council. An August meeting was scheduled to review site‑plan criteria and the meeting was adjourned at 12:48 p.m.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board to receive work plan report and approve CEO recruitment package

The Orangeville Public Library Board will meet electronically on June 11, 2025. The agenda includes receiving a work‑plan update from the Succession Planning Working Group. The board will consider and vote to approve the CEO Recruitment Plan, the CEO job posting, and the CEO job description. An information item concerning a “Rainbow Bench” letter will also be received.

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✓ Decided: Board approved placement of a Rainbow Pride Bench in front of the library

The Orangeville Public Library Board unanimously approved the installation of a Rainbow Pride Bench at the library’s activation location on Broadway. The board also unanimously received several information items and approved the CEO recruitment plan, job posting amendment, and job description amendment presented by the Succession Planning Working Group.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council reviews informational packages from municipalities, agencies and associations

At the June 9, 2025 meeting the Orangeville Town Council will receive a set of non‑agenda information items. These include reports from the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, and a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources. The package also contains correspondence from several municipalities on topics such as strong‑mayor powers, Bill 5 and a ban on Nazi swastikas. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for these items.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers 12-unit townhouse development at 11A York Street

The Town of Orangeville Council will review a proposal for a 12-unit townhouse development and the 2024 Orangeville Hydro Annual Report. The body is also considering updates to the Commemorations Policy and the initiation of a Housing Needs Assessment.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 12‑unit townhouse development at 11A York Street

The council voted 7‑0 to approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law amendment for 11A York Street, allowing a 12‑unit townhouse development and re‑designating the land. Council also adopted a proxy resolution for the Orangeville Hydro shareholder meeting and approved several consent‑agenda items, including a new Commemorations Policy and a corporate brand guide. All motions were carried, with the brand guide receiving one opposition. The meeting concluded after a recess.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That report INS-2025-020 , 11A York Street, Recommendation Report, OPZ-2023-01 , be received; and That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application (OPZ -2023-01 ) be approved…
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Councillor Andrews nay · Mayor Post nay · Councillor Sherwood nay · Deputy Mayor Taylor nay · Councillor Macintosh nay · Councillor Stevens nay · Councillor Prendergast nay
Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Town to develop wetland conservation policy

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will discuss a proposal to create a wetland conservation policy and review minutes from the previous meeting. The committee also plans to schedule an additional meeting in July to review grant program submissions.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $150 expense claim for Chair Rowley

The Sustainable Orangeville committee adopted the May 1 minutes and approved a $150 expense claim for Chair Rowley. Several items—including the garden contest, webpage information, community garden update, and a member appointment—were deferred to the September 4 meeting. An additional meeting in July was scheduled to review Sustainable Orangeville Grant submissions. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee considers fire training tower height and land severance

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a height variance for a town fire training tower and a land severance application. The body will decide if these requests meet planning and zoning requirements.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a fire‑training tower height variance and a parcel‑severance consent

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance to allow a fire‑training tower up to 24 m tall at the southwest corner of Centennial Road and Commerce Road, exceeding the by‑law limit of 18 m. It also approved a consent application to sever a rear parcel of 15 C Line for a lot addition adjacent to 340 Broadway, 31 C Line and 47 C Line, subject to five conditions. Both items were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Official Plan Steering Committee

Committee discusses Growth Management Strategy and Land Needs Study RFP

The Official Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss land use and growth strategies. The body will review a request for proposals for a land needs study and receive notice regarding specific official plan amendments.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts prior minutes and approves 2025‑2026 meeting schedule

The Official Plan Steering Committee approved the minutes from the November 2024 and April 2025 meetings. It also approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2025‑2026. No other items were decided.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Youth Advisory Council to discuss member recruitment and promotional video

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will discuss the timeline for filling upcoming vacancies and the logistics for a promotional video. The body will also review minutes from the May 6, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Meeting cancelled for lack of quorum; no decisions taken

The council did not meet because a quorum was not present. No items were considered or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

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Wed May 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board will approve new room rental and program policies

The Orangeville Public Library Board will adopt the minutes from the April 23 meeting, receive the May CEO report and the April 30 operating financial report, and consider the proposed updates to the room rental and program policies. The board will vote to approve the revised room rental policy (Appendix A) and the revised program policy (Appendix B). The agenda also notes the dates for the next special and regular meetings.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new room rental and program policies

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 Library Board and Closed Library Board meetings. It received the information items and the Report 25-13 policy review. The board approved the new Room Rental Policy and the new Program Policy. The start time of the June 11 special board meeting was changed to 4 p.m.

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Mon May 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves $1 million road project fund reallocations

The Orangeville Town Council will consider and vote on a range of items, including the approval of agenda and minutes, presentations on library services and water supply capacity, and several consent‑agenda reports. Key financial decisions involve authorizing $122,812 for engineering services on the Green, Edelwild, Johanna and Avonmore Road reconstruction and reallocating $600,000 and $400,000 to road resurfacing and sidewalk replacement programs. The council will also pass by‑laws to appoint Irena Kontrec as the town’s Risk Management Official and Inspector and to begin drafting a Clean Yards By‑law.

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✓ Decided: Council reallocated $1 million to road and sidewalk projects

The council approved a $122,812 additional expenditure for the Green, Edelwild, Johanna and Avonmore Road Reconstruction. It re‑allocated $600,000 from the Dufferin Street project to a Road Resurfacing Program and $400,000 from the Bythia Court project to a new Sidewalk Replacement Program. Several staff directives were also approved, including drafting a Clean Yards by‑law and implementing new transit routes.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

Board to approve $2,355 in special remuneration and expense claims

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will review and approve the meeting agenda, adopt minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting, and consider updates such as a speed‑camera discussion, the detachment commander's performance evaluation, and records‑management reports. It will receive and approve special remuneration and expense claims totaling $2,355 for board members and staff. Additional items include a discussion of the 2026 budget timeline and an update on the board's website and SharePoint document‑sharing site.

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✓ Decided: Board approved destruction of ~6,400 outdated records and ratified member participation

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board approved the meeting agenda, convened an in‑camera session, and approved the destruction of approximately 6,400 duplicate or corrupt records. It ratified Member Armstrong’s participation at the April 22 board meeting, approved special remuneration and expense claims, and adopted recommended revisions to Policy D3(m). The board also received the 1st‑quarter 2025 report and set the next meeting for June 17, 2025.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee to review storefront and accessibility funding applications

The Community Improvement Plan Committee is reviewing funding applications for business improvements. The body will also discuss creating a new funding category for minor facade improvements.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Age Friendly

Age Friendly Committee will discuss senior services and transit concerns

The Age Friendly Committee will hear a presentation on transit concerns and review materials for a senior discount flyer, Seniors Week luncheon, and the local farmers market. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the March 18, 2025 session and set the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Age Friendly Committee approves flyer printing and seniors‑month try‑it program

The committee adopted the minutes from the March 18 meeting. It approved printing 400 copies of the senior discount flyer. It also approved a seniors‑month try‑it program that offers up to three complimentary recreation activities for eligible residents 55+. The Seniors Week luncheon was scheduled for June 18, 2025.

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Thu May 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Registry Review memo received for information

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will receive a Stantec memo on the Town's heritage registry review for information. It will also review a budget update, an East and West Broadway Corridor Planning Study report, and an Indigenous commemorative plaque update. No motions or votes are listed for these items.

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✓ Decided: Next Heritage Orangeville meeting tentatively set for June 17, 2025

The committee approved several informational items, including the minutes of the April 17 meeting, a heritage registry review memo, and a report on the East and West Broadway Corridor Planning Study. Members Addy and MacDonald were authorized to attend the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference. The next Heritage Orangeville meeting was tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2025, and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the 2025 Tax Levy and Rates by‑law and consider multiple by‑law changes

The Council meeting on May 12, 2025 will consider a consent agenda that includes several by‑law and policy items. Key decisions include adopting the 2025 Final Tax Levy and Rates by‑law, amending the Retail Business Holiday Exemption by‑law, and enacting a Financial Management by‑law. Additional items are a Local Improvement Charge by‑law for the BetterHomes Dufferin program, a Development Charges Credit Agreement for Edgewood Valley Phase 2B, and updates to traffic and road‑snow clearing policies. The meeting also includes public delegations, presentations, an open forum, and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 tax levy and rates by‑law

The council passed a by‑law to levy and collect property taxes for 2025. It approved community‑grant payments of $1,000 to the 4th Orangeville Scouts, $5,000 to the Optimist Club of Orangeville, and $2,500 to Theatre Orangeville. The council repealed old snow‑clearing policies and adopted new roadway, sidewalk, and maintenance snow‑clearing policies. It also authorized a development‑charges credit agreement with NG Citrus Limited, amended the traffic bylaw to reduce speed on Riddell Road, and approved a demolition permit for 21 Centre Street with conditions.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council reviews information package on various municipal matters

The Orangeville Council will receive a non‑agenda information package containing documents from multiple municipalities and provincial ministries. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only. Council members may read the attached PDFs during the meeting.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Committee to select 2025 Accessibility Champion and allocate $300 donation

The Access Orangeville Committee will review updates from the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition and the Stop Gap Program. It will consider nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award and decide on the recipient of a $300 donation. The committee will also discuss meeting frequency and sub‑committee/working‑group structures using the provided documents. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee extended Accessibility Champion Award nomination deadline

The Access Orangeville Committee approved adding the General Manager to the agenda, accepted the previous meeting's minutes for information, extended the nomination period for the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award to May 30, 2025, and adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Affordable Housing Task Force to discuss Community Open House

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to plan a Community Open House. The group will discuss content preparation, key points, the agenda, the intended audience, and budgetary allocation.

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✓ Decided: Council approved up to $3,000 to fund a community open house on June 18

The task force adopted the minutes from the April 10 meeting. Council approved an expenditure not exceeding $3,000 for the June 18 community open house. The June 26 task‑force meeting was cancelled, and the next meeting was set for July 10. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

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Wed May 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances for Jull Court and Broadway

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing to review two minor variance applications. These requests involve adjusting rear yard setbacks for a residential deck and modifying parking requirements for a mixed-use development.

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✓ Decided: Committee refused the 200 Jull Court rear‑yard setback variance

The Committee adopted the minutes from the April 2 meeting. It refused the Minor Variance Application (File No. A‑04/25) to reduce the rear‑yard setback at 200 Jull Court from 7.0 m to 1.5 m. It conditionally approved the Minor Variance Application (File No. A‑05/25) for 60 & 62 Broadway to allow a combined total of 23 commercial and residential visitor parking spaces, subject to a signage condition.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Youth council to discuss media campaigns and town hall meetings

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will review minutes from a previous meeting and discuss options for a media campaign to recruit new members. The group will also plan dates and topics for upcoming youth town halls and identify engagement initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Council reallocates Youth Advisory budget to fund promotional video

The council approved moving funds from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council budget to produce a promotional video raising awareness of the council and upcoming vacancies. It also scheduled a Youth Town Hall to be held on November 12 as part of the mayor's quarterly town halls. Two agenda items—Youth Engagement Initiatives and Town of Orangeville Promotional Campaigns—were deferred to the September 2, 2025 meeting.

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Thu May 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Community Sustainability Grants Program final report presented

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will adopt minutes from its March and April meetings, hear presentations, and discuss several program updates. Items include the 2024 final report for the Community Sustainability Grants Program, updates on active transportation and the Urban Harvest Program, the 2025 Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards recipient, and a community garden project at 30 Centre Street. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for June 5, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Sustainable Orangeville Committee approves grant release and budget changes

The committee adopted the minutes from the March 6 and April 3 meetings. It approved the release of hold‑back funds for the Community Sustainability Grants final report and amended the Urban Harvest Program budget to add refreshments. It also deferred the 2024 expense claim for the Urban Harvest Program and formally adjourned the meeting.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council to receive amendment to Retail Business Holiday Exemption By-law

The council will consider a proposed amendment to the Retail Business Holiday Exemption By-law (PM-2025-003) and will receive the report for information. A by‑law to confirm the proceedings of this council‑public meeting will be read three times and passed. Routine items include approval of the agenda and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, received holiday exemption report, passed by-law and adjourned

The council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025‑076). It received for information the proposed amendment to the Retail Business Holiday Exemption By‑law (Resolution 2025‑077). The council passed a by‑law confirming the proceedings of the April 28, 2025 meeting (Resolution 2025‑078). The meeting was adjourned (Resolution 2025‑079).

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board to consider closed meeting on personal employee matters

The Orangeville Public Library Board will review and approve minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting, receive a confidential report about personal matters involving an identifiable individual, and vote on holding a closed meeting under the Public Library Act. The board will also receive the CEO's April report, an annual operational summary for 2024, and a 2024 Social Return on Investment report. A presentation by Katrina Lemire, Manager of Economic Development and Culture, will be given. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a closed meeting to discuss personal employee matters

The Library Board adopted the minutes from the March 26 meeting and approved a closed meeting to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The Board also received the CEO’s April report, a letter to MPP Sylvia Jones, the 2024 Annual Operational Summary, and the 2024 Social Return on Investment report. All items were carried unanimously or without recorded dissent.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

OPP Board to review budget, grants, and service standards

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will meet to discuss the 2025 budget, grant applications for crisis response, and policy updates. The agenda includes a review of service standards, a public session, and an in-camera portion for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved membership fees, expense claims and several updates

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board approved the OAPSB Zone 5 membership fees and two expense reimbursement claims. It also accepted updates on the Zina Courthouse MOU, LCBO patrol results, the mayor’s 911‑response letter, and plans for a detachment tour. Additional reports on the MCRT and CSP grants were received and noted. All motions were carried.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville to review Town Heritage Registry

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will discuss the Town of Orangeville Heritage Registry Review with a specialist from Santec Consulting. The body is also deciding on committee appointments for permit reviews and nominations for a heritage conference.

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✓ Decided: Committee appointed alternate reviewers for permits and approved conference attendance

The Heritage Orangeville Committee appointed Gary Sarazin as the alternate reviewer for Boulevard Café permit applications and Lynda Addy as the alternate reviewer for sign variances and sign permit applications. It also nominated Gary Sarazin and Lynda Addy to attend the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference and approved Sophie MacDonald as an alternate if the budget permits. The committee approved printing 550 double‑sided colour matte newsletters. All motions carried unanimously.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development and Culture Committee

Committee reviews activity report and tariff resources

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will receive the April 2025 activity report and discuss tariff resources. Working group updates from the Arts & Culture and Business Outreach groups will be presented. Member sectorial updates from councilors, the Business Improvement Area, the Board of Trade, the Real Estate Board, and public members will be shared.

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✓ Decided: Economic Development and Culture Committee provided updates, no decisions made

The committee received the February 18 minutes for information and discussed ongoing arts, business outreach, tariff impacts, and upcoming events. No motions were passed or votes recorded. The next meeting is set for June 17, 2025.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee to consider funding reduction for 205 Broadway facade project

The Community Improvement Plan Committee will meet to discuss a recommendation to reduce the approved funding for a facade improvement project at 205 Broadway. The applicant completed the work but reduced the scope, resulting in a request to lower the approved amount from $5,000.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to enact Mobile Food Vendor By-law and approve key financial plans

The Orangeville Town Council will consider and vote on several consent agenda items, including enacting the Mobile Food Vendor By-law (CPS-2025-024) and approving the Water and Wastewater Financial Plans (CPS-2025-026). Additional items include a Provincial Gas Tax Funding Agreement, changes to Orangeville transit routes, and a Traffic Bylaw update with a $40,000 budget allocation for Glengarry Road improvements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, public comments, and presentations on agricultural economic development and water infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $40k pedestrian crossing and several bylaw and transit measures

The council approved a $40,000 advancement to fund a pedestrian crossover on Glengarry Road, with a 4‑to‑2 vote. It also enacted the Mobile Food Vendor By‑law, approved the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan, and authorized a letter of agreement for provincial gas‑tax funding. Council directed staff to review expanded Strong Mayor powers, approved implementation of a two‑route transit system, and amended traffic bylaws for parking on Glengarry Road. A waiver was granted to extend a presentation time limit for an agricultural development talk.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives information package on intergovernmental correspondence

This meeting consists of a Council Information Package containing non-agenda items. The documents provided are correspondence and motions from other municipalities regarding various provincial and federal issues.

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Agenda (official)
Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task Force will review proposed development concepts for 35 Elizabeth Street

The Affordable Housing Task Force will adopt the minutes from its March 27 meeting. It will hear presentations and discuss two proposals: a concept for 35 Elizabeth Street submitted by Chris De Castro, and an affordable housing proposal submitted by Kati Atkinson. The board will also plan the organization of a Community Information Town Hall. The meeting concludes with setting the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Task Force adopted prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Affordable Housing Task Force approved the adoption of the March 27 minutes (Resolution 2025-007) and approved the adjournment of the meeting (Resolution 2025-008). No other motions were formally approved, denied, or tabled; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a decision.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville Committee meets to discuss transit and accessibility updates

The Access Orangeville Committee will meet in-person at Town Hall to review previous minutes, discuss proposed transit route changes, and receive an update from the Joint Accessibility Committee. The committee will also outline the process for the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award nominations.

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✓ Decided: Next Access Orangeville meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 Access Orangeville meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:21 a.m. The next Access Orangeville meeting was set for Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. No other decisions were taken.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Sustainable Orangeville to discuss community resilience and tree preservation

The Sustainable Orangeville committee will review draft designs for the Community Resilience Hub Project and a Tree Preservation Framework. The body is also discussing updates to the Community Sustainability Grants Program and various environmental initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Community sustainability grant application approved with amendments

The committee adopted the minutes from the February 6 meeting. It approved the amended community sustainability grant application, adding new scoring criteria and removing the funding threshold. It decided not to reschedule the 2023‑2024 Baby Tree Program ceremony. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Joint Accessibility Committee

Joint Accessibility Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

The agenda for the Orangeville Joint Accessibility Committee meeting on 2025-04-03 contains no specific items, contracts, or proposals. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without detailed discussion points.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews minor variance to reduce rear yard setback at 200 Jull Court

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing on a minor variance application submitted by Jamieson Fine Homes Inc. for the property at 200 Jull Court. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 7.0 metres to 1.5 metres to permit a deck. The Committee will consider the planning report and make a recommendation on the variance. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the March 5, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee defers 200 Jull Court variance application to May 7 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It then voted to defer the minor variance application A-04/25 for 200 Jull Court to the May 7, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Official Plan Steering Committee

Committee will discuss 2025 schedule, Broadway Corridor study, and plan adoptions

The Official Plan Steering Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. It will review the 2025 meeting schedule and consider the Broadway Corridor Study presentation. The committee will also consider notices of adoption for Official Plan Amendments 132, 133, and 135, and receive a verbal update on the Request for Proposals for the Official Plan Review.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2024-11-05 Official Plan Steering Committee minutes

The Official Plan Steering Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. No other formal decisions were taken; the 2025 meeting schedule and Broadway Corridor Study were noted for future discussion. Staff provided updates on OPAs 132, 133, 135 and the upcoming Official Plan Review RFP. The next meeting is set for June 3, 2025.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task Force to discuss affordable housing proposals and public information session

The Affordable Housing Task Force is meeting to review a proposal from Robbie regarding affordable housing. The body will also discuss hosting a public information session to identify challenges faced by developers and partners in creating attainable housing stock.

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✓ Decided: Task Force adopts prior minutes and moves June meeting to June 26

The Affordable Housing Task Force approved the minutes from the February 13 meeting. It voted to reschedule the June 12 meeting to Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was formally adjourned at 6:44 p.m. No policy decisions were made.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

No substantive items listed for Orangeville Public Library Board meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board delayed library CEO recruitment plan submission until June 2025

The Orangeville Public Library Board approved several routine items, including the adoption of amended minutes from the February meeting and the March meeting, both unanimously. It adopted new health‑and‑safety, violence‑in‑workplace, and harassment policies. The board also approved a closed session to discuss the CEO role and labour matters, and decided to postpone the CEO recruitment plan submission until June 2025.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve Lions Club funding agreement for Alder Pump Track Park

The council will vote to approve a funding agreement with the Orangeville Lions Club to build a pump track park adjacent to the Alder Recreation Centre at 275 Alder Street. It will also consider a $124,950 expenditure increase for the Library Board's Creation Lab project, a sign variance request for 57 Broadway for Great Gulf's Five Creeks Development, and a directive for staff to study an Automated Speed Enforcement program and develop road‑safety initiatives for the 2026 budget. By‑laws authorizing the funding agreement and confirming the meeting will be read and passed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $124,950 library funding and other key actions

Council approved a $124,950 increase for the Library Creation Lab, approved the Orangeville Lions Club funding agreement for the Pump Track Park, and approved the conversion of two part‑time clerks roles into one full‑time role. The council rejected a sign‑by‑law variance for a halo‑type rear‑illuminated sign at 57 Broadway. It also directed staff to investigate the Automated Speed Enforcement program, designated May 18‑24 2025 as National Public Works Week, and received several reports.

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That report CPS-2025-015, Sign Variance Request – 57 Broadway – Great Gulf's Five Creeks Development, be received; and That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law 28-2013, as amended, to permit…
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Councillor Andrews yea · Mayor Post yea · Councillor Macintosh yea · Councillor Sherwood nay · Deputy Mayor Taylor nay · Councillor Stevens nay · Councillor Prendergast nay
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville Committee to discuss site plan for 515 Broadway

The Access Orangeville Committee will meet to review a site plan application for 515 Broadway and discuss the Transportation Master Plan. The meeting includes presentations on service dog training and the Community Resilience Hub Project.

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✓ Decided: Access Orangeville approved sponsoring community swims during Accessibility Week

The committee accepted the minutes from the February 13 meeting. It approved sponsoring community swims for Accessibility Week (May 25‑31, 2025). The Accelerating Accessibility Coalition item was deferred to the April 3 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Age Friendly

Committee to approve snow clearing grant applications through April 14, 2025

The Age Friendly Committee will consider three items: a proposal to improve the approval process for its meeting minutes, an amendment to the senior discount flyer, and an update to the snow‑clearing grant program with a recommendation to accept applications through April 14 2025. The committee will also vote on adopting the January 21, 2025 minutes. Additionally, it will decide whether to move the June 17, 2025 meeting date to May 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee considers new 2025 meeting schedule

The Community Improvement Plan Committee will meet to adopt previous meeting minutes and discuss a proposed 2025 meeting calendar. The agenda is primarily procedural.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Property Standards Committee

Committee upholds property standards order for 54 Ontario Street

The Property Standards Committee met to review a hearing matter regarding a specific property order. The committee decided to uphold a Property Standards Order issued on January 14, 2025.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council reviews informational documents from multiple municipalities

The Orangeville Council will receive a series of information items from various municipalities and agencies. These items include reports, correspondence, and policy documents. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for these items; they are for informational purposes only.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves purchase of two new 12‑metre transit buses, reallocating $450,000

The Council will approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on a closed meeting. It will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a new policy on council attendance at community events, a revised code of conduct, a performance‑evaluation policy for the chief administrative officer, and an amendment to the animal control by‑law for 12‑month dog licences. The most significant action is the transit bus procurement, which directs staff to purchase two 12‑metre low‑floor buses and reallocate $450,000 from the General Capital Reserve to fund the purchase.

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Whereas the Town of Orangeville Sign By-Law 2013-028 governs the placement and maintenance of signage within the town limits; Whereas the volume of sign variance requests has increased, necessitating…
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Deputy Mayor Taylor yea · Councillor Andrews nay · Mayor Post nay · Councillor Sherwood nay · Councillor Macintosh nay · Councillor Prendergast nay
Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Emergency Council Meeting

Emergency council meeting to discuss cybersecurity and adopt a confirmation by‑law

The Town of Orangeville Council will approve the meeting agenda, hold a closed session to receive a cybersecurity update, and adopt a by‑law confirming the proceedings of this emergency meeting. The Council will then adjourn the meeting.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Library Board considers $124,950 funding increase for Exploratorium project

The Orangeville Public Library Board is reviewing a project update and policy for the Exploratorium. The board will consider an expenditure increase for the Library Creation Lab project funded by donations and reserves.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Sustainable Orangeville committee meets to discuss grants and environmental projects

The Sustainable Orangeville committee will review grant program edits, discuss Earth Day tree planting, and review the 2025 work plan for urban harvest and active transportation.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on parking variance for 37 Armstrong Street

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance request to reduce required parking from 5 to 4 spaces for a four-unit building at 37 Armstrong Street. The body will also approve the minutes from the January 8 and February 5, 2025 meetings.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Council to appoint a new Vice-Chair for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will adopt the minutes from its December 3, 2024 meeting. It will consider a recommendation to appoint a Vice‑Chair. The council will discuss a planned Youth Town Hall event and receive an update from Mayor L. Post on recent council decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board to consider Exploratorium policy and construction budget

The Orangeville Public Library Board will adopt minutes from three prior meetings and receive several reports, including a CEO report, a financial operating report, and a collection agreements update. Staff reports on circulation policy fees, safety and security measures, and the Exploratorium project will be presented. The board will vote on approving the Exploratorium Policy and a construction budget (the amount is not specified). The next meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council reviews Mobile Food Vendor By‑law update

The council will receive a Public Meeting Information Report (PM‑2025‑001) for the 48, 50, 50A and 52 Broadway properties under OPZ‑2022‑01. It will also receive a report (PM‑2025‑002) on an updated Mobile Food Vendor By‑law for public information. Finally, the council will pass a by‑law confirming the proceedings of this public meeting.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville adds 2025 Heritage Award to its work plan

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the January 16 meeting and consider several reports. It will vote to add the 2025 Heritage Award to the Committee’s work plan and approve the revised 2025 work plan. Additional items include updates on the York Street Heritage Conservation District work plan, a proposed approach for the Municipal Heritage Register review, and a presentation of the 2024 budget actuals.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee will consider the proposed 2025 meeting schedule

The Community Improvement Plan Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 15, 2024 meeting, hear presentations, and discuss the proposed calendar for its 2025 meetings. The agenda also includes standard items such as disclosures of pecuniary interest, a land acknowledgment, public announcements, and setting the date for the next meeting.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development and Culture Committee

Committee reschedules March 18 meeting to April 15, 2025

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. It will hear a Dufferin County economic development update and review the February 2025 activity report. The committee will vote to move the March 18, 2025 meeting to April 15, 2025, at 8 a.m. and consider appointing a representative to the Community Improvement Plan Committee.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task force considers approval of proposed Affordable Housing Work Plan

The Affordable Housing Task Force is meeting to discuss housing strategies and public engagement. The body is considering the approval of a proposed Work Plan and reviewing reports from Dufferin County and the City of Mississauga.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville Committee to review transit updates and accessibility awards

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations, including bus purchasing and route accuracy. The body is also reviewing a draft application for the 2025 Annual Accessibility Champion Award and a site plan application for 229 Broadway.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt Official Plan and zoning amendments for more residential units

The Council will consider and vote on amendments to the Official Plan (Amendment No. 133) and the Zoning By-law to add new standards for additional residential units. It will also approve the Orangeville Business Improvement Area 2025 budget of $605,300 and several capital‑project budget adjustments, including a $100,000 increase for the Wellington and Broadway project and a $20,000 increase for traffic‑signal upgrades. Motions will be heard to support a Highway 407 truck‑lane pilot and to review procurement policies to prioritize Canadian products. Additional items include routine consent‑agenda reports, committee updates, and the passage of several by‑laws.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That report , CMS-2025-004 , Construction of the Orangeville Fire Station - Next Steps (Descoping), be received; and That Council authorize the change order, in the amount of $213,895.00 plus…
6 yea · 1 nay
Councillor Andrews yea · Mayor Post yea · Councillor Sherwood yea · Deputy Mayor Taylor yea · Councillor Macintosh yea · Councillor Prendergast yea · Councillor Stevens nay
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

EDI Committee to discuss transition plan

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to discuss a transition plan for the committee. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council reviews info packages on land transfer tax and funding

The council will receive a series of information packages from various municipalities and agencies. The items include documents on redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST, the Good Roads Rural Safety Program, and sustainable funding initiatives. No formal motions or decisions are scheduled for these items; they are for informational purposes only.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Sustainable Orangeville

Sustainable Orangeville to discuss tree planting and sapling giveaway

The Sustainable Orangeville committee is meeting to discuss items from its 2025 work plan. The discussion focuses on tree-related community initiatives.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee considers parking variance for multi-residential building at 37 Armstrong Street

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing regarding a minor variance application for 37 Armstrong Street. The body is considering a proposal to reduce required parking spaces to allow for a four-unit multi-residential building.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve temporary borrowing by‑law and several policy updates

The Orangeville Town Council will consider and vote on a series of by‑laws and policy items at its January 27, 2025 meeting. Items include authorizing temporary borrowing for 2025 expenditures, adopting a council remuneration review policy, establishing fees for false‑alarm calls, amending the 2024 development charges by‑law, and adopting Official Plan amendments 132 and 135. The council will also receive staff reports, correspondence, and committee minutes under a consent agenda. An open forum will allow members of the public to address council for up to three minutes.

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council permit Tamara Limebeer to delegate at a future Council meeting regarding accessibility in Orangeville.
5 yea · 1 nay
Councillor Andrews yea · Mayor Post yea · Councillor Sherwood yea · Councillor Macintosh yea · Councillor Prendergast yea · Deputy Mayor Taylor nay
That report CPS-2025- 007 , Sign Variance Request – 87 Broadway – Economic Development and Culture LOVE Installation , be received; and That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law 28-2013, as…
4 yea · 2 nay
Councillor Andrews yea · Mayor Post yea · Councillor Macintosh yea · Councillor Prendergast yea · Councillor Sherwood nay · Deputy Mayor Taylor nay
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 12:00 AM

Council Information Items

Council receives MPAC 2024 Municipal Partnership Report and other updates

The Orangeville Council will review a series of information items, including the MPAC 2024 Municipal Partnership Report, a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Code of Conduct, and various municipal updates. Items cover topics such as redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST, rural road safety programs, and local policy proposals. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is for informational review only.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development and Culture Committee

Committee meeting includes no agenda items, only scheduling notice

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will meet on January 21, 2025, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The notice only confirms the date of the next meeting on February 18, 2025. No documents or proposals are attached.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Age Friendly

Committee to approve 2025 Age Friendly work plan

The Age Friendly Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting and consider several senior‑focused items. Members will vote to approve the proposed 2025 Age Friendly work plan. The agenda also includes discussion of a seniors transportation communication plan, a senior discount flyer, and an update on the Snow Clearing Grant Program.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

Board approves OAPSB membership renewal costing $3,381.53

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair, approve the meeting agenda, and receive a series of reports and updates. Items include the renewal of the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards membership for $3,381.53, approval of the 2024 Final Remuneration Report showing $9,570 in special remuneration, and a discussion of false alarm statistics. The board will also consider a bylaw discussion on driver‑training schools and other governance updates.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville discusses budget for banners and Heritage Week events

The Heritage Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss funding for promotional materials and planning for Heritage Week in February 2025. The body is also considering adding a community recognition award to its 2025 work plan.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Access Orangeville

Access Orangeville Committee to discuss accessibility awards and town hall handrail

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility initiatives and infrastructure. The body will review criteria for the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award and a report on the Alder Street Recreation Centre parking lot.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee meeting cancelled

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled. A new meeting date and time will be scheduled at the Call of the Chair.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Property Standards Committee

Committee decides on property standards order for 56 Church Street

The Property Standards Committee met to review a specific property order and approve previous meeting minutes. The body decided on amendments to a compliance order for a property on Church Street.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Orangeville Public Library Board

Board to approve CEO job description and form selection committee

The Orangeville Public Library Board will consider a closed meeting under the Public Library Act to discuss the Library Chief Executive Officer role and related labour relations. The board will receive confidential Report 25‑02 and approve the Library CEO job description dated August 2024. It will also authorize the creation of a 2025 CEO Selection Committee with delegated authority to conduct the executive search, including the option to pay an honorarium to an external library CEO expert (amount not specified).

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Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force

Task Force to approve its draft work plan for affordable housing

The Orangeville Affordable Housing Task Force will consider several items, including adopting the minutes from its Dec. 12, 2024 meeting, reviewing Dufferin County’s Master Housing Strategy report, and discussing a public‑engagement initiative. The body will also vote on the proposed work plan that outlines its activities for the coming year. The meeting ends with setting the next session for Feb. 13, 2025.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee will decide on a height increase variance for a new silo at 51 Centennial Road

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. One request from E. Hofmann Plastics Inc. seeks to raise the maximum building height from 18 m to 18.5 m at 51 Centennial Road to allow three silos. A second request from Jatinder Singh Dhanauta and Gurvinder Kaur seeks to widen a driveway from 5.2 m to 7.63 m at 319 Marshall Crescent, and the recommendation is to refuse it.

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