Township of Uxbridge public meetings in 2025

Special Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will consider two by-law items at this special meeting. By-law 2025-121 proposes authorizing the township to enter into a minutes of settlement with AECOM Canada ULC and Brennan Paving and Construction. By-law 2025-122 proposes confirming the proceedings of the regular council meeting held on December 24, 2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as approvals, reports and public comment.

• 2025-121 – By-law to authorize entering into minutes of settlement with AECOM Canada ULC and Brennan Paving and Construction
• 2025-122 – By-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular council meeting on December 24, 2025
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• Consideration of resolutions
• Reports to council

The council moved and seconded By-law No. 2025-121 authorizing a settlement with AECOM Canada ULC and Brennan Paving and Construction, and carried it after three readings. The council also approved By-law No. 2025-122 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. An in‑camera session was authorized and later lifted.

• Approved By-law 2025-121 authorizing settlement with AECOM Canada ULC and Brennan Paving (carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-122 confirming the proceedings of the special meeting (carried)
• Authorized an in‑camera session at 9:01 a.m. under the Municipal Act (carried)
• Resolved to rise from the in‑camera session at 9:07 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will consider several by‑laws, including the adoption of the 2026 capital and operating budgets. Other items include a planning fees agreement with Sterling Bailiffs, a planning fees agreement with Jeff and Susan Brooks, board and committee appointments, and an amendment to inspection fees. A presentation will honor the retirement of Millie Barrett after 38 years of service. Reports on food insecurity, accessibility, and trail activities will also be reviewed.

• By‑law 2025-118 – adoption of the 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets
• By‑law 2025-114 – Planning Fees Agreement with Sterling Bailiffs (Lot 18, 57 Anderson Boulevard)
• By‑law 2025-117 – Planning Fees Agreement with Jeff and Susan Brooks (4 Jonathan Street)
• By‑law 2025-115 – Boards and Committee appointments for the 2022‑2026 term
• Retirement presentation for Millie Barrett, Administrative Coordinator/Assistant Development Services and Fire Department

The council approved a $25,000 funding award for the Seniors Community Grant Program 2026‑2027 and delegated the mayor to write a support letter. It also approved the 2025 Accessibility Progress and Compliance Reports, the 2026‑2031 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, and the upcoming council and committee schedule. Minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting were accepted, and several pieces of regional correspondence were received for information.

• Approved Seniors Community Grant Program 2026‑2027 funding up to $25,000 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Accessibility Progress Report and its publication on the website (carried)
• Approved 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report and its publication on the website (carried)
• Approved 2026‑2031 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Approved council and committee schedule for Jan‑Feb 2026, removing Jan 19 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of the November 24, 2025 council meeting (carried)
• Received Region of Durham correspondence on 2026 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy for information (carried)
• Received Municipality of Calvin correspondence on self‑defence protections for information (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The Township of Uxbridge seeks to re-zone portions of land from “(H)C3-7” to “C3-8” to consolidate the zone category of the holdings.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2025-09) to change portions of land from (H)C3-7 to C3-8

The committee reviewed Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-09 to change the designation of the subject lands from (H)C3-7 to C3-8. Council members asked questions about height allowances and the removal of the holding symbol. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the chair allowed an additional 14 days for public comments before adjourning.

Cancelled Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge scheduled a meeting for 2025-12-08, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss design standards and review a draft multi-year accessibility plan for presentation to council. The meeting also includes a presentation on new pool drawings and planning for 2026.

• Review draft 2026-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Presentation on new pool drawings by BLT Construction
• Discussion on Uxbridge Accessibility Design Standards
• Planning for 2026 meeting dates and brainstorming goals
• Easter Seals National Accessibility Walk - May 2026

The committee adopted the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed a motion to recommend that Council revoke the Facility Accessibility Design Standards and replace them with a policy statement referencing the latest OBC and AODA guidelines. The committee also set its 2026 meeting dates, assigned tasks to staff, and agreed on outreach actions.

• Adopted October 7, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Recommended revoking Facility Accessibility Design Standards in favour of a policy statement (carried)
• Set 2026 meeting dates: Jan 27, Mar 31, May 12, Sep 22 (decided)
• Tasked Emily Elliott to circulate the workplan to all members (decided)
• Tasked Emily Elliott to contact Easter Seals National Accessibility Walk for 2026 participation (decided)
• Members agreed to circulate application forms to township facilities (decided)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss financial planning for 2026, including interim tax levies and temporary borrowing. The body will also review pricing for a new animal shelter and winter sidewalk clearing plans.

• Request for a Temporary Borrowing By-law for 2026
• By-law to provide for 2026 Interim Tax Levies
• Pricing for full project execution of a new animal shelter for Uxbridge Scugog
• Discussion on 2026 Winter Sidewalk Clearing
• Report on inspection fees (BL-07/25)

The committee authorized a $3.3 million estimate and $500,000 contingency for the new Uxbridge‑Scugog Animal Shelter and tasked the steering committee with a fundraising plan. It also approved a temporary borrowing by‑law for up to $5 million in 2026, the 2026 interim tax‑levies by‑law, and directed surplus OMPF funds to snow‑clearing. Additional actions included amending the inspection‑fee by‑law and referring reports for further review.

• Approved temporary borrowing by‑law authorizing up to $5,000,000 for 2026 (Finance & Emergency Services Committee)
• Approved 2026 Interim Tax Levies by‑law to be signed by Mayor and Clerk (Finance & Emergency Services Committee)
• Directed surplus OMPF funds to be used for snow clearing and referred funding structure to staff (Finance & Emergency Services Committee)
• Approved Class A cost estimate of $3.3 million for new animal shelter and $500,000 contingency; steering committee to develop fundraising plan (Finance & Emergency Services Committee)
• Directed staff to amend Fees By‑law 2024‑105 to a tiered subsequent inspection fee schedule for non‑compliant properties (Administration & Special Projects Committee)
• Referred inspection‑fees report to Fire Department for consideration of full cost‑recovery for motor‑vehicle accidents (Administration & Special Projects Committee)
• Received Heritage Conservation District design procedure report for information and referred to staff (Heritage, Arts and Community Programs Committee)
• Received various committee reports for information (e.g., Historical Centre annual report, BIA workplan, Library Board accomplishments) (multiple committees)

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will discuss a temporary zoning by-law amendment for 5389 Regional Road 30. The meeting also includes updates on a high-speed rail project and decisions on arena advertising and recreation fees.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use) for 5389 Regional Road 30 (The Avalon Club)
• Proposed new advertising locations and rates at Uxbridge Arena
• Amending Agreement with Sterling Bailiffs Inc. for bailiff services
• Amendment to recreation, culture, tourism, parks, and arena fees
• Update on the proposed Alto High Speed Passenger Rail Project

The council approved a resolution requesting provincial action to reduce winter‑salt pollution in the Lake Simcoe watershed. It also approved new arena advertising locations and rates, tax adjustments under the Municipal Act, an extension of bailiff services, a temporary‑use zoning amendment for 5389 Regional Road 30, and by‑laws 2025‑110 to 2025‑112. Additionally, Anthony Woodruff was appointed to the Committee of Adjustment and by‑law 2025‑113 confirming the meeting’s proceedings was passed.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑07 on winter‑salt reduction (Carried)
• Approved arena advertising location and new rates (Carried)
• Approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 & 358 of the Municipal Act (Carried)
• Authorized extension of Sterling Bailiffs Inc. services to Nov 30 2030 (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA 2025‑05 for temporary snack bar/pro‑shop at 5389 Regional Road 30 (Carried)
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑110 to 2025‑112 (Carried)
• Appointed Anthony Woodruff as full‑time member of the Committee of Adjustment (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑113 confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2026/2027 operating and capital budget overviews. The committee will discuss budget requirements for various township departments and services.

• 2026/2027 Capital and Operating Budget Overview
• Fire Department operating and capital budgets
• Public Works - Operations operating and capital budgets
• Development Services operating and capital budgets
• By-Law and Animal Control operating and capital budgets

The Finance Committee approved a motion moved by Councillor Popp requiring the Public Works Department to provide a detailed cost‑analysis report for an additional sidewalk‑clearing route, including capital and operating costs, ROI, and risk assessment. The motion was carried. No other decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Public Works Department to provide cost‑analysis report for additional sidewalk clearing route (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will hear a presentation and review a recommendation report from the Integrity Commissioner regarding Councillor Todd Snooks. The meeting also includes the adoption of multiple municipal employment and leave policies.

• Integrity Commissioner's Recommendation Report regarding Councillor Todd Snooks
• Planning Fees Agreement for 545 Highway 47 (1404338 Ontario Inc.)
• Planning Fees Agreement for 6 Sangster Road (Hwy 6773 Inc.)
• Appointment of Jamie Boyd as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Adoption of 10 new employment policies covering vacation, disability, and leave

Cancelled Meeting

The meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear reports from the Finance and Emergency Services Committee, including the 2026 Budget Overview and September 2025 operating results. It will also consider a proposal for a full‑time coordinator of facility operations and senior services. Additional items include a music hall booking policy update and discussion of two land acquisition or disposition proposals in the in‑camera session.

• Review 2026 Budget Overview (Finance and Emergency Services Committee)
• Review Operating Results – Actual to Budget – September 2025
• Consider proposal for a Full‑Time Coordinator of Facility Operations and Senior Services
• Consider update to the Uxbridge Music Hall Booking Policy
• In‑camera discussion of two proposed land acquisitions or dispositions

The Finance and Emergency Services Committee approved the hiring and funding of a full‑time Coordinator of Facility Operations and Senior Services starting January 2026. The Parks, Facilities and Tourism Committee received a proposal to update the Uxbridge Music Hall Booking Policy and recommended its approval. The General Purpose and Administration Committee entered an in‑camera session to discuss three land‑acquisition items, later resumed and endorsed a confidential report (CAO‑14/25).

• Finance and Emergency Services Committee approved hiring and financial structure of full‑time Coordinator of Facility Operations and Senior Services for Jan 2026 (carried)
• Parks, Facilities and Tourism Committee received and recommended approval of Uxbridge Music Hall Booking Policy update (carried)
• General Purpose and Administration Committee moved to In‑Camera to discuss three land acquisition/disposition items (carried)
• General Purpose and Administration Committee rose from In‑Camera (carried)
• General Purpose and Administration Committee received confidential Report CAO‑14/25 and supported its recommendations (carried)
• Finance and Emergency Services Committee received Report TR‑29/25 (2026 Budget Overview – revised) for information (carried)
• Finance and Emergency Services Committee received Report TR‑30/25 (Operating Results – Sep 2025) for information (carried)
• Finance and Emergency Services Committee received Report RC‑22/25 (Proposed Full‑Time Coordinator) for information (carried)

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will consider a series of by‑law motions, including authorizing a contract with BLT Construction Services for the design‑build of an Aquatic and Sports Complex. Other items include assuming municipal services in the Evendale Subdivision, appointing Jaida Pizzale as an Animal Control Officer, adopting a by‑law to regulate smoking and vaping in public spaces, and authorizing storage containers for Africycle Canada. The meeting also includes presentations, delegations, and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• By‑law 2025-092 – contract with BLT Construction Services for Aquatic and Sports Complex design‑build
• By‑law 2025-091 – assume municipal services in the Evendale Subdivision
• By‑law 2025-093 – appoint Jaida Pizzale as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer – Animal Control Officer
• By‑law 2025-094 – regulate smoking and vaping in public spaces and events
• By‑law 2025-085 – authorize sub‑licence agreement with Africycle Canada for two bicycle storage containers

The council tabled the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation report on Councillor Snooks. It approved receiving and publicly releasing the Audit Service Plan for 2025. It retired several old HR policies and approved a suite of new employment policies. It adopted a resolution asking the provincial minister to consider greater Greenbelt flexibility and to provide updates on the upcoming Greenbelt review.

• Tabled Integrity Commissioner recommendation report (Carried)
• Receive and release Audit Service Plan for 2025 (Carried)
• Retire multiple HR policies and approve new employment policies (Carried)
• Request Greenbelt flexibility and information from Minister Bethlenfalvy (Carried)
• Table By-law 2025-094 on smoking and vaping in public spaces (Carried)
• Grant leave to introduce By-laws 2025-085 to 2025-093 (Carried)
• Receive correspondence from Region of Durham on development charge indexing (Carried)
• Receive correspondence from City of North Bay on NORDS (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will review Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-08 submitted by C & D Mabley for 7779 Concession Road 4. The application seeks permission for a secondary dwelling unit within an accessory building and to increase the total gross floor area of accessory buildings (excluding farm implement sheds) to 310 square metres. Committee members will hear public comments and discuss the purpose and effect of the amendment before deciding.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-08 for 7779 Concession Road 4
• Proposal to permit a secondary dwelling unit within an accessory building
• Request to allow total gross floor area of accessory buildings up to 310 m²
• Public participation period for oral or written submissions
• Chairman's remarks and disclosure of pecuniary interest

The committee reviewed Zoning By‑law Amendment 2025‑08 submitted by C & D Mabley to allow a secondary dwelling unit and increase accessory building area to 310 m². Mayor Barton, Councillor Popp and Chairman Snooks voiced support for the application, and a neighbour expressed no objection. The meeting was adjourned without a vote; a seven‑day period was opened for written comments.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear public comments, a delegation from the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance requesting a council resolution to increase Greenbelt protection, and a Bee City Resolution from Public Works. The meeting also includes reports and unfinished business from several standing committees and attachments supporting a mental‑health urgent‑care clinic. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation: Robert Brown (Ontario Greenbelt Alliance) – request for council resolution supporting increased Greenbelt protection and expansion
• Bee City Resolution – attachment PWO-08-25 under Public Works and Active Transportation Committee
• Support letters for a Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care Clinic – attachments from Town of Whitby, Town of Newmarket, and Halton Region
• Various committee reports and unfinished business (Finance, Heritage, Parks, Environment, Planning, etc.)
• In Camera item: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land

The committee adopted a half‑page newspaper notice format effective Nov 6 2025 and approved a review of website notice use by Q2 2026. It amended Bylaw 2007‑223 to change the definition of “published” and gave the Clerk and CAO discretion on notice methods. The Bee City Canada designation was not pursued, and the committee supported a mental‑health urgent‑care initiative, received information on Lake Simcoe chloride levels and Halton Region safety requirements. It also accepted a committee resignation and conducted in‑camera proceedings.

• Bee City Canada designation not pursued; staff support acknowledged – Carried
• Support mental‑health and addictions urgent‑care clinic; Garrod to investigate – Carried
• Receive Lake Simcoe chloride concentration correspondence; refer to Public Works – Carried
• Receive Halton Region public‑safety correspondence; refer to By‑law Department – Carried
• Adopt half‑page newspaper notice, review website use, amend Bylaw 2007‑223 definition, grant Clerk/CAO discretion – Carried
• Go into in‑camera session at 10:49 a.m. – Carried
• Rise from in‑camera at 11:29 a.m. – Carried
• Accept resignation of Edwin (Ted) Shepherd from Heritage Committee and Committee of Adjustment; send thank‑you letter – Carried

Special Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will hold a special meeting on October 17, 2025. Standard agenda items such as public comments, disclosures, and reports will be addressed. The council will adopt By-law 2025-084 to formally confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Adopt By-law 2025-084 to confirm the special meeting proceedings

The council moved to hold an in‑camera session at 8:30 a.m., which was carried. It then moved to rise from the in‑camera session at 8:51 a.m., also carried. The council supported the recommendation in Report RC‑20/25 of the Director of Community Services, and passed By‑law No. 2025‑084 to confirm the special meeting proceedings.

• In‑camera session motion carried
• Rise from in‑camera motion carried
• Support for Report RC‑20/25 recommendation carried
• Introduce By‑law No. 2025‑084 carried
• Read By‑law No. 2025‑084 a third time and pass it carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss various accessibility initiatives and reports. The agenda includes reviews of design standards, audit progress, and public consultation results.

• Review of Facility Accessibility Design Standards
• Public consultation results for the Quaker Common trail
• AODA Audit progress update
• Proposed language for procurement
• AAC support for the Township's Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program application

The committee adopted the August 26, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes. It accepted the Quaker Common trail public‑consultation results for information and directed them to the Trails Coordinating Committee. The members approved Judy Hayes’s proposed changes to procurement documents, removing references to federal standards, and agreed to schedule a meeting with staff and the treasurer to present them. The committee expressed interest in a June 2, 2026 all‑region AAC event and tasked Emily Elliott with contacting the regional coordinators for details.

• Approved August 26, 2025 AAC minutes (carried)
• Received Quaker Common trail consultation results and forwarded to Trails Coordinating Committee (carried)
• Approved procurement language changes to exclude federal standards (approved)
• Agreed Emily Elliott will coordinate meeting with staff and Treasurer on procurement changes (task assigned)
• Expressed interest in June 2, 2026 all‑region AAC event; Emily to contact regional coordinators (interest noted)
• Postponed Facility Accessibility Design Standards item to December meeting for decision (tabled)

Special Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will hold a special meeting on October 6, 2025. Items include a presentation titled “Envisioning our Uxbridge” by Elizabeth Howson and Macaulay Shiomi Howson, and the confirmation of By-law 2025-083, which records the council’s proceedings. Standard agenda items such as approvals of minutes, reports, and other business will also be addressed.

• Presentation by Elizabeth Howson and Macaulay Shiomi Howson – “Envisioning our Uxbridge”
• Confirmation of By-law 2025-083 (by-law confirming council proceedings)
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Consideration of resolutions and reports to council
• Discussion of unfinished and other business items

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear reports, correspondence and public input from several sub‑committees. Items include a music hall legacy grant application, a winter road and parking lot maintenance recommendation, a proposal to shift the Blue Box system to a producer‑run model, and documentation of a natural gas expansion project cancellation.

• Review of RC‑19/25 Music Hall Legacy Grant application (attachment)
• Discussion of LSRCA recommendation for winter road and parking lot maintenance (July 2025 report)
• Letter from Minister Todd McCarthy on transitioning the Blue Box system to a producer‑run model
• Consideration of Res 2025‑214 – Natural Gas Expansion – Project Cancellation (attachment)
• TRCA summary of 2024‑2025 policy consultation submissions (attachment)

The committee endorsed the Township’s participation in an exploratory joint AMPS Working Group with Scugog and Brock, directing staff to develop a draft framework and report back. It also supported the Music Hall Legacy Grant application by receiving Report RC-19/25 for information. Several correspondences were received for information, including recommendations on winter road maintenance, a TRCA policy summary, and a proposal to transition the blue‑box waste system, with staff directed to take follow‑up actions. The committee entered an in‑camera session to discuss personal matters and land acquisition proposals and later resumed public business.

• Supported Music Hall Legacy Grant application (Committee) – Carried
• Endorsed participation in joint AMPS Working Group and directed staff to develop framework – Carried
• Received Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority recommendation for winter road and parking lot maintenance; referred to staff for resolution – Carried
• Received Toronto and Region Conservation Authority summary of 2024-2025 TRCA policy consultation – Carried
• Received Minister Todd McCarthy correspondence on blue box system transition; staff to arrange meeting with stakeholders – Carried
• Received Region of Durham correspondence on DAAC 2025 Farm Tour; approved letter of thanks to Kubota – Carried
• Received City of Kitchener correspondence on paper billing; directed Mayor Barton to prepare letter to provincial ministers – Carried
• Went into in‑camera session to discuss personal matters and land acquisition proposals – Carried

Council Education Session (Closed to Public)

The Township of Uxbridge council education session on Oct 6, 2025 is closed to the public and contains no listed agenda items or decisions.

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a procurement strategy and request for preliminary work approval regarding a new animal shelter development. The meeting also includes the processing of confirming by-law 2025-082.

• New Animal Shelter Development procurement strategy and preliminary work approval
• Confirming by-law 2025-082

The council approved a trade‑by‑trade procurement approach for constructing a new animal shelter and authorized preliminary work up to a $170,000 budget, contingent on shared funding from Scugog Council. Staff were directed to appoint a qualified construction/project manager and to finalize detailed trade scopes and pricing. The council also passed By‑law No.2025‑082 confirming the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Approved trade‑by‑trade procurement model for new animal shelter (carried)
• Authorized preliminary work for animal shelter within $170,000 budget, pending Scugog Council funding (carried)
• Directed staff to engage a qualified construction/project manager for early work (carried)
• Directed staff to finalize detailed trade scopes and pricing for full project execution (carried)
• Passed By‑law No.2025‑082 confirming the special meeting proceedings (carried)
• Read By‑law No.2025‑082 a third time and formally enacted it (carried)

Cancelled Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge scheduled a meeting for September 22, 2025, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were listed, so no decisions or discussions were planned.

Council Meeting

The council will review and vote on several by‑laws. By‑law 2025‑077 designates the Quaker Meeting House at 6800 Concession Road 6 as a cultural heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. By‑law 2025‑078 appoints officers to the Township of Uxbridge Fire Department, and by‑law 2025‑079 appoints municipal law‑enforcement officers for private‑property parking at 1‑47 Gord Matthews Way and 1‑21 Harry Thornton Lane while repealing By‑law 2023‑039. The council will also consider by‑law 2025‑080 establishing heritage permit procedures and a confirming by‑law 2025‑081.

• By‑law 2025‑077 – designation of the Quaker Meeting House (6800 Concession Road 6) as a cultural heritage property
• By‑law 2025‑078 – appointment of officers to the Township of Uxbridge Fire Department
• By‑law 2025‑079 – appointment of municipal law‑enforcement officers for private‑property parking at 1‑47 Gord Matthews Way and 1‑21 Harry Thornton Lane; repeal of By‑law 2023‑039
• By‑law 2025‑080 – procedure for processing Ontario Heritage Act permit applications and delegation to the Director of Development Services
• By‑law 2025‑081 – confirming the proceedings of the September 15, 2025 council meeting

The council approved a downtown revitalization project with a $55,000 budget, funded by a $27,500 ROD grant, $8,000 from the Region of Durham, and $19,500 from the 2026 budget. It also supported LiveBarn automated streaming services for the arena in principle and adopted several heritage and other by‑laws. Additional approvals included a municipal ice‑storm assistance request, a Dairy Queen sign exemption, and the confidential report CL‑37/25.

• Approved in principle support for LiveBarn automated streaming services for the arena (Carried)
• Approved resolution requesting assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program (Carried)
• Approved downtown revitalization project funding of $55,000 with multiple sources (Carried)
• Passed heritage by‑law designating the Quaker Meeting House at 6800 Concession Road 6 (Carried)
• Approved procedural by‑law for heritage permits (Carried)
• Granted Dairy Queen exemption to erect a third wall sign on Toronto Street South (Carried)
• Passed By‑law Nos. 2025‑077 to 2025‑080 covering heritage designation, fire department officers, private parking enforcement, and heritage permit procedures (Carried)
• Approved recommendations in confidential report CL‑37/25 (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to review a zoning by-law amendment and a draft plan of subdivision. The applicant, 2695867 Ontario Inc. (J&J Developments), is proposing a residential subdivision for detached dwellings.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2025-04
• Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SUB 2025-01
• Proposal for seven lots for detached dwellings south of Ravenshoe Road and west of Regional Road 1
• Proposed vehicular access via a northernly extension of Birdie Smith Court
• Proposed new municipal road connection to Regional Road 1

The Planning Committee moved, and carried, a motion to receive the correspondence from Michael and Emily Gustaw and forward it to the applicant and planner for consideration. The Chair also approved an additional fourteen‑day period for written comments to be submitted to the Township Clerk. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Motion to receive Gustaw correspondence and forward to applicant and planner – carried
• Extended written comment period by 14 days – approved

Cancelled Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge scheduled a meeting for September 15, 2025, but it was cancelled. No agenda items, motions, or discussions were presented. Consequently, the council will not make any decisions or take action at this time.

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will consider three by‑law items, including an amendment to Part‑Lot Control for the Evandale development at 216 and 226 Brock Street East. It will also review a development agreement for 8300 Concession 6 and a Durham 9‑1‑1 system agreement. Additional agenda items include approval of previous minutes, reports, and various correspondence and presentations.

• 2025-073 – By‑law to amend Part‑Lot Control for Evandale development (216 & 226 Brock Street East)
• 2025-074 – By‑law to enter a Development Agreement with Aimee Elizabeth Tribbling and Kenneth Ross Tribbling for 8300 Concession 6
• 2025-075 – By‑law to authorize a Durham 9‑1‑1 System Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham
• Correspondence: Ministry of Municipal Affairs projection methodology guidelines (supporting PPS 2024 implementation)
• Request to erect temporary lights at Uxbridge Secondary School field for the Tigers Homecoming Game on Sep 18 2025

The council passed By-laws 2025-073, 2025-074 and 2025-075, covering Part‑Lot Control for the Evandale development, a development agreement with the Tribblings, and a Durham 9‑1‑1 system agreement. It also approved a floating dock at Elgin Pond funded by an anonymous donation, and supported temporary lights for a high‑school football game and a hospital charity race. Several pieces of correspondence were received for information and staff were directed to work on a veterans commemorative feature.

• Approved By-law 2025-073 to amend Part‑Lot Control for Evandale development
• Approved By-law 2025-074 authorizing a development agreement with Aimee Elizabeth Tribbling and Kenneth Ross Tribbling
• Approved By-law 2025-075 authorizing a Durham 9‑1‑1 System Agreement
• Approved installation of a floating dock at Elgin Pond (funded by anonymous donation)
• Supported request for temporary lights at Uxbridge Secondary School field for Homecoming Game
• Supported Uxbridge Hospital Charity Night Race and declared it a Municipally Significant Event
• Received Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing correspondence on projection methodology for information
• Directed staff to recommend a permanent veterans commemorative feature, cost to be paid from the Roseplain Fund

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2026-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and an AODA audit update. The body is also considering the formation of a working group for facility accessibility design standards.

• Review of Draft 2026-2031 Township of Uxbridge Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Formation of a Facility Accessibility Design Standards Subcommittee Working Group
• EASE Grant Application for Uxbridge Public Library
• Discussion on reviving the Township's Accessibility Awards Program
• AODA Audit Update

The agenda and the June 3, 2025 minutes were approved. The committee decided to prepare draft amendments to the procurement templates and to arrange a meeting with the Treasurer. Members were assigned sections of the Facility Accessibility Design Standards to review for the October meeting. The committee also agreed to consider attending the 2025 Durham Region Accessibility Awards and to explore reviving the township’s Accessibility Awards program.

• Agenda approved (motion by Mackenzie Rints‑Sims, seconded by Edith Watters)
• June 3, 2025 minutes approved (motion by Mackenzie Rints‑Sims, seconded by Candace Chowen)
• Decision to prepare draft procurement template amendments and request a meeting with the Treasurer
• Assignment of Facility Accessibility Design Standards review: Access and Circulation – Mackenzie; Washroom Facilities – Candace; Other Amenities – Judy; Systems and Controls – Jodie & Edith; Facility‑specific requirements – all members
• Decision to consider attending the 2025 Durham Region Accessibility Awards
• Decision to explore reviving the township’s Accessibility Awards program (reach out to former AAC Chair)
• Correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington received for information

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the initiation and financial implications of the 2025-2026 Official Plan Review. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments, traffic and parking regulations, and the delegation of Strong Mayor powers.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for a second dwelling at 8299 Concession 6 (Evans)
• Proposed 2026 Budget Timetable
• North Durham Minor Hockey Association Music Room Renovation and Lease Proposal
• By-laws 2025-068 and 2025-069 to regulate traffic and parking
• Permission to apply for the EASE Grant for the Uxbridge Public Library

The council approved delegating to the CAO the authority to appoint, suspend, dismiss, evaluate and manage all officers under the Strong Mayor Powers. It also approved a zoning by‑law amendment to allow a secondary unit at 8299 Concession 6, reduced the budget amendment period from 30 to 25 days, and directed that a fire invoice not be reduced while reviewing billing policy. Additional actions included adopting the July 14 minutes, funding the Official Plan Review, and recruiting livestock valuers.

• Delegated staffing authority to the CAO under Strong Mayor Powers – Carried
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA 2025‑06 for a secondary unit at 8299 Concession 6 – Carried
• Reduced budget amendment period from 30 days to 25 days – Carried
• Directed fire invoice not be reduced and staff to review billing policy – Carried
• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2025 council meeting – Carried
• Received and forwarded various correspondences for information – Carried
• Directed funding of the Official Plan Review through development charges and reserve fund – Carried
• Directed recruitment of one permanent and one additional livestock valuer and appointment of interim valuer Tara Feasby – Carried

Public Planning Meeting

The Uxbridge Planning Committee will consider the Oak Valley Health application (File ZBA 2025‑07) for the site at 4 Campbell Drive, located between Campbell Drive and Victoria Drive. The agenda includes a presentation of the purpose and effect of the review and a period for public comments. No specific decisions or motions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Oak Valley Health’s ZBA 2025‑07 application for 4 Campbell Drive
• Public participation period for comments on the Oak Valley Health proposal
• Chairman's remarks on the purpose of the meeting
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest by committee members
• Call to order by Councillor Snooks

The committee heard a presentation on proposed zoning amendments for Oak Valley Health at 4 Campbell Drive, including a building height increase to 25.3 m and a reduction of parking to 375 spaces. Members asked questions about parking, construction impacts, and lighting, but no motions or votes were recorded. The chair announced a seven‑day period for written comments before the next meeting.

Cancelled Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge scheduled a meeting for August 11, 2025, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. Therefore, there are no items to report.

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will consider a by‑law amendment (2025‑062) that changes the zoning for Part Lot 17, Concession 7, Scott (11349 Regional Road 1 – Clifford). It will also vote on lease agreements for the Uxbridge Tennis Club (by‑laws 2025‑028 and 2025‑056) and the Uxbridge Pickleball Club (by‑law 2025‑059). Additional items include a traffic by‑law amendment for Centre Road and Maple Street (2025‑060) and a resolution to adopt the Bee City Program (10.1).

• Zoning By‑law amendment 2025‑062 for Clifford (Part Lot 17, Concession 7, Scott)
• Lease agreement by‑law 2025‑028 authorizing a lease with the Uxbridge Tennis Club
• Lease agreement by‑law 2025‑056 authorizing a lease with the Uxbridge Tennis Club (different premises)
• Lease agreement by‑law 2025‑059 authorizing a lease with the Uxbridge Pickleball Club
• Traffic By‑law amendment 2025‑060 for Centre Road and Maple Street

The council approved the Uxbridge Parking Study and directed that the final report be posted online. It forwarded the Bee City Resolution to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee and scheduled it for further consideration on August 12, 2025. Council agreed in principle to relocate the Apex Hockey Pro Shop to Pad 1 in the arena and authorized staff to handle the planning and operating‑agreement changes. The downtown digital virtual tour was launched on July 14, 2025, and the June 22, 2025 council minutes were approved.

• Approved the Parking Study (Report PWO-05/25) and ordered it posted online
• Forwarded Bee City Resolution 2025-04 to DAAC and referred it to the Aug 12 council meeting
• Agreed in principle to relocate the Apex Hockey Pro Shop to Pad 1 in the arena
• Authorized staff to plan, design‑review, and revise the operating agreement for the new pro‑shop location
• Launched the downtown digital virtual tour on July 14, 2025
• Directed staff to link Lower Brock Street redevelopment information to the virtual tour
• Approved the minutes of the June 22, 2025 council meeting
• Received correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for information

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will discuss updates to recreation and general service fees, as well as noise regulations. The meeting includes requests for event space and community garden locations, along with reports on development charges and insurance renewal.

• Proposed all-way stop and pedestrian crossing at Centre Road and Maple Street
• By-law 2025-051 to establish fees for Recreation, Culture, Tourism, Parks, Arena, and Public Works
• By-law 2025-052 to amend the noise regulation by-law
• Request from North Durham Pride to use the parking lot between Albert Street and Brock Street on August 9, 2025
• Contract agreement with Viola Management for Pulverization and Hot Mix (Tender U25-11)

The council adopted a 3.8% increase to residential and non‑residential development charges starting July 1, 2025. It also extended the Filming Pilot Program for one year and declared the North Durham Pride event municipally significant. In principle support was given for locating the Uxbridge Community Garden in Herrema Park, and staff were directed to prepare a trail‑agreement by‑law renewal. Minutes and several pieces of correspondence were received and recorded.

• Approved 3.8% development charge increase for residential and non‑residential properties – carried
• Extended Filming Pilot Program for one year – carried
• Supported North Durham Pride event use of downtown parking lot and declared it municipally significant – carried
• Supported, in principle, Uxbridge Community Garden location in Herrema Park and instructed staff to work on logistics – carried
• Directed staff to prepare a by‑law for renewal of Trail Agreement with Willx Holdings Ltd. and Sanvest Inc. – carried
• Adopted minutes of the June 9, 2025 council meeting – carried
• Received and recorded correspondence from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Town of Whitchurch‑Stouffville, Brudenell‑Lyndoch‑Raglan, Prince Edward County, and Uxbridge Heritage Advisory Committee – carried
• Endorsed minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of June 16, 2025 – carried

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear reports on the township's 2024 financial statements, development charges, parkland reserve fund, and trust funds. It will consider an update to the township's investment policy. The committee will also review the proposed Community Services and Public Works rates for the 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 fiscal years. Public comments are invited on each item.

• Development Charges – Treasurer’s Statement 2024
• Parkland Reserve Fund – Treasurer’s Statement 2024
• Trust Funds financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
• Investment Policy Update (June 2025)
• Community Services and Public Works Rates (2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027)

The General Purpose & Administration Committee approved the 2024 Treasurer’s Statement, Parkland Reserve Fund statement, Trust Fund statements, and the draft Consolidated Financial Statements. It also approved an updated Investment Policy and amended By-law 2024-105 to remove certain public‑works fees. The committee endorsed a Swim & Skate Pass Lending Program partnership and adopted the Ice Allocation Policy for the 2025/2026 season.

• Approved 2024 Treasurer’s Statement (Development Charges) – Carried
• Approved 2024 Parkland Reserve Fund Treasurer Statement – Carried
• Approved 2024 Trust Fund financial statements – Carried
• Approved draft Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 2024 – Carried
• Approved Investment Policy update – Carried
• Approved amendment to By-law 2024-105 removing Schedule G rates and updating fees – Carried
• Endorsed Swim & Skate Pass Lending Program partnership – Carried
• Adopted Ice Allocation Policy for 2025/2026 season – Carried

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will vote on several by‑laws, including a traffic by‑law amendment, a three‑year lease for Stonemoor Daycare Centre, and the adoption of Letter of Credit and Surety Bond policies. It will also appoint officials to boards and committees and assume municipal services for the Evendale subdivision. Minutes from the May 26 meeting and a planning report on an aggregate site plan will be approved.

• 2025-041 Traffic By-law Amendment
• 2025-040 Stonemoor Lease Agreement – Arena
• 2025-042 Boards and Committee Appointment
• 2025-043 Evendale Subdivision Assumption
• 2025-044 Letter of Credit Policy

The council passed By‑law Nos. 2025‑040 to 2025‑045, authorizing a lease with Stonemoor Daycare Centre, amending traffic regulations, appointing officials for 2022‑2026, assuming services in the Evendale subdivision, and adopting Letter of Credit and Surety Bond policies. Council received Report DS‑21/25 and directed staff to forward it to the Ministry of Natural Resources and to the applicant. Several correspondence items from regional municipalities and local groups were received for information. An in‑camera session on land acquisition was held but produced no report.

• Approved By‑law 2025‑040 to lease space at Uxbridge Community Center Hall to Stonemoor Daycare Centre (passed)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑041 to amend traffic and parking regulations (passed)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑042 to appoint township officials and committee members for 2022‑2026 term (passed)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑043 to assume municipal services in the Evendale Subdivision (passed)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑044 to adopt the Township Letter of Credit Policy (passed)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑045 to adopt the Township Surety Bond Acceptance Policy (passed)
• Received Report DS‑21/25 and directed staff to forward it to the Ministry of Natural Resources and to the applicant (carried)
• Received multiple correspondence items from regional municipalities and local groups for information (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a facility audit of the Uxbridge Public Library and discuss a proposed community garden for Herrema Park. The group will also address the Township's AODA audit status and plan for committee membership updates.

• Review of Uxbridge Public Library facility audit
• Discussion on Herrema Park community garden plans
• Township AODA audit desk audit update
• Committee membership recruitment update
• Nomination deadline for accessibility awards

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its June 3 agenda and the April 8 meeting minutes. The committee also approved the revised goals in its annual workplan. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved June 3, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved workplan goals (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will review the Zoning By-Law Amendment 2025-06 (ZBA 2025-06) submitted by Holly Malloy‑Evans & Brad Evans for the property at 8299 Concession 6, located on the east side of Concession 6 between Davis Drive and Stanford Road. The meeting includes a purpose and effect discussion, public participation, and other business. No decision is recorded in the agenda; the committee is gathering input before any by‑law passage.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment 2025-06 (ZBA 2025-06) for 8299 Concession 6
• Applicant: Holly Malloy‑Evans & Brad Evans
• Property location: east side of Concession 6 between Davis Drive and Stanford Road
• Public participation period for oral or written submissions
• Notice attachment: "Notice - 8299 Concesssion 6.pdf"

The committee reviewed a Zoning By‑Law Amendment request (ZBA 2025‑06) for 8299 Concession 6 to permit a secondary unit in an accessory building. Council members expressed support, but no vote or formal approval was recorded. The chair announced a seven‑day period for written comments and then adjourned the meeting.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will review several reports, including the March 2025 operating results and the Canada Community Building Fund 2024 annual report. It will consider the introduction of a Noise Exemption Permit with associated fees and a delegation of approval authority to staff. The committee will also examine a proposed Traffic By-law Amendment and hear a presentation on the use of the arena music room by North Durham Minor Hockey.

• Noise Exemption Permit and Fees – BL-03-25 report
• Traffic By-law Amendment – BL-04-25 report
• Music Room presentation for North Durham Minor Hockey Association
• Operating Results – Actual to Budget – March 2025 report
• Canada Community Building Fund – 2024 Annual Report

The Finance and Emergency Services Committee approved the transfer of $196,780 from reserve funds to capital projects that are being closed. It also approved Surety Bond policies, accepted the 2024 Canada Community Building Fund annual report, and gave staff authority to implement a tiered fee structure and approval process for Noise Exemption Applications. The committee expressed principled support for the North Durham Minor Hockey Association’s request to use the arena music room and directed staff to prepare a report.

• Approved $196,780 transfer from reserve funds to close capital projects (Carried)
• Approved Surety Bond policies and Letter of Credit procedures (Carried)
• Approved the 2024 Canada Community Building Fund Annual Report (Carried)
• Supported in principle North Durham Minor Hockey Association’s request for music‑room use; staff to report (Carried)
• Directed staff to implement tiered fees for Noise Exemption Applications (Carried)
• Delegated authority to CAO and By‑law Director to approve Noise Exemption Applications (Carried)
• Amended Noise By‑law to incorporate the exemption process and retain enforcement authority (Carried)
• Received Operating Results – Actual to Budget – March 2025 report for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge council will meet to review the 2025 Asset Management Plan, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider a by-law authorizing a planning fees agreement with Holly and Brad Evans.

• Review of 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Approval of Downtown Community Improvement Plan quarterly report
• By-law 2025-038: Planning Fees Agreement with Holly and Brad Evans
• By-law 2025-039: Confirming proceedings of May 26, 2025 meeting
• Delegation: Tall Trees Events requests to host Feargrounds at Tribbling Farm

The council adopted the Township’s 2025 Asset Management Plan, directing staff to monitor service levels and pursue external funding. It granted leave to introduce By‑law No. 2025‑038 for a planning‑fees agreement with Holly and Brad Evans. The council also approved support for the Feargrounds Haunted Event and ordered the Canadian flag to be raised at Town Hall from June 6 to July 1, 2025. Additional items such as correspondence receipts and minutes approvals were carried.

• Adopted 2025 Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Granted leave to introduce By‑law No. 2025‑038, read first and second time (Carried)
• Approved support in principle for Feargrounds Haunted Event at Tribbling Farm, staff to handle logistics (Carried)
• Directed Canadian flag be raised at Town Hall June 6–July 1, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved minutes of April 28, May 5 special, and May 12 council meetings (Carried)
• Received Ministry of Municipal Affairs correspondence on Bill 17 for information (Carried)
• Received Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority correspondence on Environmental Champion nomination for information (Carried)
• Endorsed North Durham Agriculture‑related and On‑Farm Diversified use recommendations and directed staff to implement (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Uxbridge Planning Committee will consider a Temporary Use By-law Amendment (2025-05) for the property at 5389 Regional Road 30, known as the Avalon Club. The agenda item includes a purpose and effect review of the proposed amendment. Members of the public may submit oral or written comments on the amendment before the meeting.

• Review of Temporary Use By-law Amendment 2025-05 for 5389 Regional Road 30 (Avalon Club)

The Planning Committee did not vote on the temporary use amendment for 5389 Regional Road 30. It approved an additional seven‑day window for written comments on the application.

• Allowed an additional seven‑day period for written comments on the temporary use application (no vote recorded)

Council Meeting

At its May 12 meeting, the Uxbridge Council will consider a series of by‑law motions, including authorizing internet voting for the 2026 municipal election, amending the taxi licensing by‑law, and entering planning‑fees agreements with the Avalon Club, 2457552 Ontario Inc., and VicDom Sand & Gravel. The council will also hear a presentation on a VicDom site‑plan amendment and a request to sell alcohol at the Uxbridge Scottish Festival. Additional items include a resolution supporting Community Care Durham’s OneConnect vision and a report for National AccessAbility Week.

• By‑law 2025-034 – authorize internet voting for the 2026 municipal election
• By‑law 2025-036 – amend the taxi licensing by‑law and limit the number of taxicabs
• By‑law 2025-031 – planning‑fees agreement with The Avalon Club (5389 Regional Road 30)
• By‑law 2025-032 – planning‑fees agreement with 2457552 Ontario Inc. (2 Victoria Drive and related parcels)
• By‑law 2025-033 – planning‑fees agreement with VicDom Sand & Gravel (3444 Brock Rd N)

The council declared the Uxbridge Scottish Festival a municipally significant event. It received correspondence from the Town of Cobourg, endorsed General Purpose and Administration Committee minutes, and passed a resolution supporting Community Care Durham’s OneConnect program. The council also approved activities for National AccessAbility Week and passed By‑law No. 2025‑031, while granting leave to introduce By‑laws 2025‑032 to 2025‑036.

• Proclaimed Uxbridge Scottish Festival municipally significant (carried)
• Received Town of Cobourg correspondence on Ontario Works rates (carried)
• Endorsed General Purpose and Administration Committee minutes (carried)
• Supported Community Care Durham OneConnect vision and urged provincial funding (carried)
• Approved National AccessAbility Week activities and related events (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑031 authorizing Planning Fees Agreement (carried)
• Granted leave to introduce By‑laws 2025‑032‑036 (first and second reading) (carried)
• Granted leave to introduce By‑law No. 2025‑031 (first and second reading) (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is holding a special meeting to discuss sewage allocation. The primary item involves the Uxbridge Urban Area Residential Servicing Allocation Reservation Policy regarding plan of subdivision capacity reservation.

• Resolution 2025-02: Uxbridge Urban Area Residential Servicing Allocation Reservation Policy - Plan of Subdivision Capacity Reservation
• By-law 2025-031: Confirming by-law for the proceedings of the May 5, 2025 special meeting

The council adopted a resolution that no residential servicing allocation will be reserved in 2025 for any draft subdivision plans, including the Bridgebrook Corporation application S‑U‑2021‑01. The resolution was carried. The council also passed By‑law No. 2025‑031 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting, which was carried after a third reading.

• Resolution 2025‑02: No residential servicing allocation reserved for 2025 (including Bridgebrook Corp) – carried
• By‑law No. 2025‑031 introduced and read first and second time – carried
• By‑law No. 2025‑031 read third time and passed – carried

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will discuss the 2025 Annual Repayment Limit for long-term debt and financial obligations. The meeting also includes reports on downtown revitalization priorities and sewage allocation for residential servicing.

• 2025 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) regarding long-term debt and financial obligations
• Uxbridge Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee 2024 Progress Report and 2025 Work Plan Priorities
• Proposal for Disc Golf Course Partnership
• Uxbridge Urban Area Residential Servicing Allocation Reservation Policy report
• Participaction Canada Grant 2025

The committee resolved that no residential servicing allocation will be reserved this year, including for Bridgebrook Corporation’s draft subdivision plan. It also supported the Music Hall Advisory Board’s Legacy Fund grant application and approved the Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee’s 2024 progress report and 2025 work plan. June was declared “June Is Recreation and Parks month,” with grant funds allocated and pool fees waived for a free public swim. Staff were directed to develop a design and communications plan for a 9‑hole disc golf course at Quaker Commons.

• Supported Uxbridge Music Hall Advisory Board's Legacy Fund grant application (Carried)
• Resolved no residential servicing allocation reserved in 2025, including for Bridgebrook Corporation (Carried)
• Approved UDRAC 2024 Progress Report and 2025 Work Plan Priorities (Carried)
• Declared June as “June Is Recreation and Parks month” (Carried)
• Approved use of Participaction Canada Grant funds for June recreation initiatives (Carried)
• Waived pool fees for Mayor’s Free Public Swim on June 7 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare design layout and report for a 9‑hole disc golf course at Quaker Commons (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare communications plan and investigate signage for the disc golf course (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will consider several by‑law items, including authorizing a lease agreement with the Uxbridge Tennis Club for arena tennis courts and a contract with Sound Barriers to install an ice‑rink arena board system at 291 Brock Street West. A proposed amendment to Taxi By‑law 2006‑227 for improved accessible taxi service will also be reviewed. The meeting includes an update on the proposed sale of the King Street Parkette and a delegation request for a Brock Street road closure for the Springtide Music Festival.

• By‑law 2025‑028 – lease agreement with Uxbridge Tennis Club for arena tennis courts
• By‑law 2025‑029 – contract with Sound Barriers for ice‑rink arena board system at 291 Brock Street West
• Proposed amendment to Taxi By‑law 2006‑227 for improved accessible taxi service
• Update on the proposed sale of the King Street Parkette
• Delegation request for Brock Street road closure for Springtide Music Festival on June 14

The council approved an amendment to By-law 2006-227 to exempt lower‑tier licensed accessible taxis from travel limits within Durham Region. It directed that the proposed sale of the King Street Parkette be reconsidered and kept the parkette as green space with new amenities. In principle support was given for a Brock Street road closure for the Springtide Music Festival, and the Ribfest event was approved as municipally significant. The council also passed a by‑law for sound‑barrier installation at the arena and referred a lease by‑law with the Uxbridge Tennis Club back to staff.

• Approved amendment to Taxi By-law 2006-227 to permit accessible taxis to travel in all eight Durham Region municipalities (carried)
• Directed reconsideration of the King Street Parkette sale and kept the parkette as green space with planned upgrades (carried)
• Supported in principle the Brock Street road closure for the Springtide Music Festival pending Durham Region approval (carried)
• Approved Uxbridge Ribfest (June 13‑15, 2025 at Elgin Park) and declared it municipally significant (carried)
• Approved council support for Ribfest ground signage to be posted the week before the event (carried)
• Approved By‑law No. 2025‑029 authorizing sound‑barrier installation for the Ice Rink Arena Board System (carried)
• Referred By‑law No. 2025‑028 (lease with Uxbridge Tennis Club) back to staff for a report (carried)
• Received the delegation from Agriculture Wellness Ontario and Canadian Mental Health Association for information (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will consider Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-02 submitted by Catherine Clifford, which seeks to amend the by‑law to permit a secondary unit within an accessory building on a property designated Prime Agricultural Area in the Rural zone. The subject property is on the east side of Regional Road 1, north of Foster Drive and south of Harrison Drive. The agenda includes a purpose and effect statement, instructions for public participation, and standard procedural items. No decision has been recorded in this agenda.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-02 – permit secondary unit in accessory building (Applicant: Catherine Clifford) on Regional Road 1, east side, between Foster Drive and Harrison Drive
• Public participation – oral or written submissions to the Clerk as outlined in the agenda
• Chairman’s remarks on the purpose of the meeting (procedural)
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest (procedural)
• Other business (procedural)

The committee reviewed a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 2025-02) to allow a secondary unit in an accessory building on 11349 Regional Road 1. No votes were taken, and the public offered no questions. The chair announced a 14‑day period for written comments before the meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will consider designating the Udora United Church as a heritage site, authorize a contract for Cemetery Road reconstruction, and approve the 2025 tax levy and BIA special charges. The meeting also includes presentations on Lake Simcoe restoration and the North Durham agriculture study.

• By-law 2025-022: Designate Udora United Church (14800 Regional Road 1) as heritage site
• By-law 2025-024: Contract with Advance Excavating for Cemetery Road reconstruction
• By-law 2025-025: Approve 2025 tax levy for all property classes
• By-law 2025-026: Approve 2025 BIA tax levy
• Report RC-06/25: Budgetary considerations for Ice-Rink Arena Board System tender U25-09

The council approved the use of an internet voting system as a pilot for the 2026 municipal election and directed staff to prepare the necessary by‑law. It also approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act and authorized $144,785 in additional funding for the ice‑rink arena board system. The sale of the unopened road allowance between Concessions 7 and 8 was declined, and items related to the North Durham agriculture study were received for information.

• Authorized internet voting pilot for 2026 municipal election (Carried)
• Approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 & 358 of the Municipal Act (Carried)
• Approved additional $144,785 funding for ice‑rink arena board system (Carried)
• Directed staff not to proceed with sale of road allowance between Concessions 7 and 8 (Carried)
• Directed items 14.1‑14.3 (North Durham agriculture study reports) to be received for information (Carried)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 council meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 special council meeting (Carried)
• Received correspondence on 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year nominations for information (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive updates on the new Uxbridge‑Scugog Animal Shelter project and a draft parking study, and will discuss several accessibility‑related items. Items include nominations for the Accessibility Awards, plans for National AccessAbility Week, a proposed taxi by‑law amendment for a cross‑region accessible taxi service, QR‑code use in the newspaper, and a recent library facility audit. The committee will also note upcoming Tri‑AAC meeting details and other work‑plan updates.

• Update on the new Uxbridge‑Scugog Animal Shelter project (presentation by Debbie Leroux and Mike McCullough)
• Draft review of the parking study (comments requested by April 21)
• Taxi By‑Law Amendment & Draft Report for Cross‑Region Accessible Taxi Service
• QR Codes in the Newspaper
• Facility audit of Uxbridge Public Library (audit conducted March 24)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 4 meeting. It decided that Emily Elliott will circulate a live document for committee comments on the parking study, with Mackenzie Rints‑Sims overseeing the process. The next meeting was rescheduled to June 3, 2025 at 3:30 pm, and the draft AAC workplan will be reviewed again in June.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Decided Emily Elliott will provide a live document for parking study comments; Mackenzie Rints‑Sims will oversee it
• Rescheduled next meeting to June 3, 2025 at 3:30 pm in Boardroom A
• Agreed to review the AAC workplan draft in June
• Agreed to review the proposed feedback/summary form at the next meeting

Special Council Meeting

At its special meeting on April 7 2025, the Uxbridge Township Council will consider several by‑laws. The council will vote on By‑law 2025‑019 to authorize a grading and pre‑servicing agreement with Oak Valley Health for multiple listed lots. It will also consider By‑law 2025‑020 to enter a planning fees agreement with 2695867 Ontario Inc. (J & J Developments) for various lots and easements. By‑law 2025‑021 will be adopted to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• By‑law 2025‑019 – grading and pre‑servicing agreement with Oak Valley Health for listed lots (e.g., Lts 261‑263, Blk DD, etc.)
• By‑law 2025‑020 – planning fees agreement with 2695867 Ontario Inc. (J & J Developments) for multiple lots and easements
• By‑law 2025‑021 – confirming by‑law to ratify the special meeting’s proceedings

The council introduced and carried By‑law Nos. 2025‑019 and 2025‑020, which authorize a grading and pre‑servicing agreement with Oak Valley Health and a planning fees agreement with 2695867 Ontario Inc. (J&J Developments). The council also carried By‑law No. 2025‑021 to confirm the proceedings of the April 7, 2025 special meeting.

• By‑law 2025‑019 authorizing a grading and pre‑servicing agreement with Oak Valley Health – carried
• By‑law 2025‑020 authorizing a planning fees agreement with 2695867 Ontario Inc. (J&J Developments) – carried
• By‑law 2025‑021 confirming the special meeting proceedings – carried

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will review and vote on the by‑law that sets the 2025 final property tax levies. It will also consider the by‑law for 2025 Business Improvement Area (BIA) rates and hear reports on the township’s 2025 Asset Management Plan. Additional items include a heritage designation by‑law for Udora United Church and a resolution on removing tolls on Highway 407 East.

• By‑law to provide for 2025 Final Tax Levies (property tax)
• By‑law to provide for 2025 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Rates
• 2025 Asset Management Plan – State of Local Infrastructure and Levels of Service
• Designation By‑law for the Udora United Church – 14800 Regional Road 1
• Letter of Resolution 61‑25 to Premier and MTO to remove tolls on Highway 407 East

The General Purpose & Administration Committee adopted the proposed levels of service for all township assets. It approved the by‑law for the 2025 Final Tax Levies and the by‑law for the 2025 Business Improvement Area rates. The committee also passed a heritage designation by‑law for the Udora United Church at 14800 Regional Road 1. Several reports and correspondences were received and forwarded for information.

• Adopted asset management plan levels of service (Carried)
• Approved by‑law for 2025 Final Tax Levies (Carried)
• Approved by‑law for 2025 Business Improvement Area rates (Carried)
• Passed heritage designation by‑law for Udora United Church, 14800 Regional Road 1 (Carried)
• Received and forwarded Draft Parking Study report (Carried)
• Received Town of Whitby correspondence on Highway 407 East toll removal (Carried)
• Received tourism data and accomplishments report for 2024 (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will consider approving a $1 million debenture for a new animal shelter, a three-and-a-half-year collective agreement with a local union, and amendments to taxi and sewage allocation by-laws. The meeting also includes presentations on a new Mini Forest project and a new pool grant.

• Authorize $1,000,000 debenture for new animal shelter
• Authorize 3.5-year collective agreement with CUPE Local 53
• Amend taxi by-law to limit number of taxicabs
• Adopt new Sewage Allocation Policy for residential servicing
• Authorize lease agreement with Zephyr Lions Club for Zephyr Hall

The council approved a Class C estimated budget of $3.8 million for the construction of a new animal shelter serving Scugog and Uxbridge. It also authorized up to $80,650 in development charges and a request for up to $1 million in regional debentures to fund the project. Staff were directed to seek cost‑saving measures, develop permit drawings and explore additional funding sources. The council also received a new pool grant report for information and approved a delegation to work with the Rotary Club on a new Mini Forest project.

• Approved $3.8M budget for new Scugog/Uxbridge animal shelter (Carried)
• Authorized up to $80,650 development charges for the animal shelter (Carried)
• Authorized request for up to $1M regional debentures for the animal shelter (Carried)
• Directed staff to seek cost savings and produce permit construction drawings for the shelter (Carried)
• Received Report RC‑04/25 on new pool grant for information (Carried)
• Approved delegation to work with Rotary Club on new Mini Forest at Toronto St. & Dominion St. (Carried)

Cancelled Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda was marked as procedural boilerplate.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will open with a call to order, public comments, and disclosures of pecuniary interest. It will review items not listed on the agenda, hear announcements from council members, and consider reports from the Finance and Emergency Services, Heritage, Arts and Community Programs, Parks, Facilities and Tourism, Environment and Sustainability, Public Works and Active Transportation, Planning and Economic Development, and Administration and Special Projects committees. No specific motions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Finance and Emergency Services Committee reports, including Statement of Remuneration and Expenses of Council 2024
• Environment and Sustainability Committee review of West Nile virus control action (Notice of Required Action and Larvicide Application)
• Public Works and Active Transportation Committee discussion of Northern Highway Safety Plan (Highways 11 and 17)
• Planning and Economic Development Committee review of Canada Metal Processing Group tariff threat report
• Administration and Special Projects Committee review of Year‑end 911 call volume data

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear a series of presentations and reports, including the Growing North Durham Plan annual activity report, a bird diverter update, and a road safety program. The committee will also receive updates from heritage, parks, environment, public works, and other sub‑committees. No specific motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Growing North Durham Plan Annual Activity Report (Regional Municipality of Durham)
• Bird diverter presentation by Nancy Melcher (Elgin Pond)
• Road Safety Program presentation from City of Woodstock
• Updated Heritage Committee logo (Staff Report DS-05_25)
• Uxbridge Historical Centre site strategies and risk assessment documents

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will meet to approve minutes, hear deputations from the Uxbridge Farmers Market and North Durham Social Development Council, and review reports on Centennial Park and Durham Transit.

• Uxbridge Farmers Market requesting road closure May 4 to Oct 26, 2025
• North Durham Social Development Council presenting social service strategies
• Report on Environmental Report for Centennial Park
• Durham Region Transit update report
• Confirming By-law 2025-009 for the meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will vote on By-law 2025-006 to lift holding provisions C3-2 and C3-8, amending the zoning by-law for part of Lot 30 and 31, Concessions 6 and 7 in the downtown commercial district. It will also consider By-law 2025-007 to lease part of the Uxbridge Fire Hall at 301 Brock Street West. Additional items include an extension of a draft subdivision plan for 420 Sandford Road and presentations of regional strategic plans.

• By-law 2025-006: Lifting holding provision C3-2 and C3-8, amending Zoning By-law No. 81-19 for downtown commercial lands (Part of Lot 30 and 31, Concessions 6 and 7)
• By-law 2025-007: Lease agreement for a portion of the Uxbridge Fire Hall, 301 Brock Street West
• Extension of Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision SUB 2002-02 (18T-87011) at 420 Sandford Road (Dennat Group Inc.)
• Presentation of Durham Region 2025‑2035 Strategic Plan
• Report on Uxbridge Downtown Revitalization Plan – Community Improvement Plan 2025 Priorities

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss a site plan application for Main Street North and First Avenue. The body will also consider sensory considerations for trails and review the 2024 Accessibility Progress Report.

• Site Plan Approval Application SPD 2024-06 for 15, 19, 23 Main Street North and 20 First Avenue
• Sensory considerations in accessibility planning for trails
• Review of the 2024 Accessibility Progress Report
• Discussion on Accessibility Awards nominees
• Downtown Uxbridge Parking Study Public Information Centre on February 5th

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear presentations and review reports from Animal Services, By‑law, and Fire services, including a lease agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham Paramedic Services. It will also consider updates to the Brock Street Heritage Design Guidelines and a report that Ontario has approved additional long‑term care beds for Uxbridge. No formal motions are listed; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.

• Animal Services 2024 Year End Report (AC‑01‑25)
• By‑law 2024 Year End Report (BL‑01‑25)
• Lease Agreement with Regional Municipality of Durham Paramedic Services (FR 01 25)
• Brock Street Heritage Design Guidelines update (CAO 02‑25)
• Ontario approval of long‑term care bed allocation for Uxbridge (MPP attachment)

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will consider three by‑laws: 2025‑002 authorizing a sub‑licence with Africycle Canada for two bicycle storage containers; 2025‑003 authorizing a planning‑fees agreement with Catherine Clifford for land at 11349 Regional Rd. 1; and 2025‑004 authorizing a planning‑fees agreement with Kindred Works for multiple properties on Main Street North, First Avenue and other sites. A confirming by‑law (2025‑005) will ratify the meeting’s proceedings. Presentations will cover Autofest Nationals, the Springtide Music Festival road closure (June 13‑14), and Woodnewton Farm’s 2025 special‑events permit request.

• By‑law 2025‑002: sub‑licence with Africycle Canada to place two bicycle storage containers
• By‑law 2025‑003: Planning Fees Agreement with Catherine Clifford for land at 11349 Regional Rd. 1
• By‑law 2025‑004: Planning Fees Agreement with Kindred Works for several properties on Main Street North, 20 First Avenue, and other sites
• By‑law 2025‑005: Confirming By‑law to ratify the council’s proceedings on Jan 27 2025
• Presentations on Autofest Nationals, Springtide Music Festival road closure (June 13‑14), and Woodnewton Farm 2025 special‑events permit request

Council Meeting

The council will review several pieces of correspondence, including a ministerial letter about amendments to Ontario Regulation 525/97 that would exempt certain Official Plan matters from Minister’s approval under the Planning Act. They will also receive a presentation proposing a Dark‑Sky viewing area in Uxbridge and discuss a fire invoice concession request. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and confirmation of a by‑law.

• Review of ministerial letter to amend Ontario Regulation 525/97 to exempt Official Plan matters
• Presentation proposing a Dark‑Sky viewing site (DarkSkyViewingAreaInUxbridge.pdf)
• Discussion of fire invoice concession request by Samantha Quezada
• Review of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 2025 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget
• Review of City of Toronto correspondence declaring a Paid‑Plasma‑Free Zone