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The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and a committee meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82855/Council%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2EA349F30C334F4BA177F49AC42F6627", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1656" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1675" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to approve zoning changes and new AMPS by-law", "summary": "Severn Council will vote on three zoning amendments and a new Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) by-law at this meeting. The agenda also includes approval of a $11.8M wastewater plant contract and other routine items.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82647/Council%20-%2005%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=10E9BFBB544948939DEEE53B655A133C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1655" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review three minor variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider three new applications for minor variances regarding residential properties. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes from the June 16, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82406/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=43832334B0BA4F30BB951DF99E4169C8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1674" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses outreach for Prosper Severn business program", "summary": "The Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a status update on the Prosper Severn Business Retention & Expansion Program. Staff are seeking help from committee members to secure at least 12 more business interviews to meet a goal of 40.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82195/Economic%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2016%20Ju.pdf?handle=62F7230A1F18467A806BD4D629CF2A11", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1670" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council considers Severn Sports Dome design and $11,000,000 project budget", "summary": "The Township is reviewing a proposal for the construction of a 60,000 square foot sports dome and field house in Westshore. Council will also consider a road reconstruction bid and updated budget pressure reports.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82191/Special%20Council%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=467E2D3B06F144F682FBB15E875FD37D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1673" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to discuss legal updates regarding the Southorn Road appeal", "summary": "The Council will enter a closed session to receive a verbal update on litigation or potential litigation. This discussion specifically concerns an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal for 2956 Southorn Road.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82043/Special%20Council%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8F60CD8F38E2400F8321C17D7F8B44B0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1672" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Severn council to vote on short-term rental licensing by-law", "summary": "Severn Township Council will consider passing a by-law to regulate short-term rentals, despite a letter from local STR owners requesting a delay due to existing enforcement tools and concerns over fee levels.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81951/Special%20Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F5D99E881FD74A2F86ECFDD7296992C3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1669" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to discuss OLT appeal and personnel matter in closed session", "summary": "The council is holding a special meeting primarily to go into closed session to receive legal updates on an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal regarding 2956 Southorn Road and to discuss a personal matter involving a by-law enforcement employee. Following closed session, they will consider a confirmation by-law to adopt the meeting's proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81997/Special%20Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=809222C23AEC4C89A20E13727C16E1DA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1671" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to decide on development charge reduction program", "summary": "Council will decide whether to apply for a provincial Development Charge Reduction Program for growth-related wastewater infrastructure in Coldwater. Staff now recommend not proceeding due to insufficient grant funding. Other items include zoning amendments, a traffic signal project, and changes to the septic reinspection program.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81859/Council%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5CB9FD5F7511418C808F5EF77C855C88", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1650" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on three minor variance applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to decide on three minor variance applications. Adjourned applications from previous meetings include properties on Russell Drive and Wilson Point Road North. A new application concerns a property on Grayshott Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81906/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E2EBFCF1E75A48BD89DC604C96E2C9B7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1654" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss draft Public Skating Policy", "summary": "The Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive a draft Public Skating Policy for direction, and hear updates on recreation programs, the Sports Dome project, and the Port Severn Passive Park. Reports include activity from the Recreation Coordinator and Director of Recreation.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81724/Culture%20and%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2009%20.pdf?handle=5866CA4F98294EBBBD4BDE046C862DD5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1653" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $508k smart water meter contract with Wamco Waterworks", "summary": "Council will consider approving a $508,525 multi-year agreement for smart water meter upgrades, as well as zoning by-law amendments to allow on-farm diversified uses and additional residential units. Also up for discussion are a delegation from the Gloucester Pool Cottagers' Association seeking changes to the septic inspection program and a motion to review the program's fees and value. Other items include updates to procurement, open air burning, and noise by-laws, and a servicing allocation for a Coldwater Public School expansion.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81569/Council%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=9B21A53C3BD24240B16F3395D0B234EE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1649" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee receives update on tariff response plan and business outreach", "summary": "The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive updates from the County of Simcoe's Economic Development Sub-Committee on several initiatives, including a detailed progress report on the Tariff Action Plan. The committee will also consider a May update on the Prosper Severn Business Retention & Expansion Program and a certificate of recognition.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81274/Economic%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2021%20Ma.pdf?handle=D8AC4B1E78044FF5A2BBFE956D31D487", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1652" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to decide on short-term rental licensing regulations", "summary": "Council will consider updates to short-term rental licensing and related by-laws. They will also vote on zoning by-law amendments for two properties, approve an asset management plan, and update a memorandum of understanding with the Coldwater BIA. Delegations include a physician recruitment partnership and a property tax relief request from a developer.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81211/Council%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=33E79AE51EDC4C159E2DBB460CFF73AF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1648" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Six minor variance applications and a change of conditions to be heard", "summary": "The Severn Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six applications for minor variances to zoning by-laws at various properties, and consider a report on change of conditions for a consent application. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/81323/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=AFB27045E5C14E2D9C8DB6096B51A69C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1651" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council passes three by-laws ending part‑lot control for Greenwood Landing and Wood Ave", "summary": "The Severn Township Council will adopt the agenda and receive several staff reports, including a recreation policy that approves seasonal field use and bans Bring‑Your‑Own events on municipal property. It will consider planning reports for a Deeming By‑law on 3883 Wood Avenue (Lots 10 & 11, Plan 820) and Part Lot Control Exemption By‑laws for Greenwood Landing (Blocks 89 & 90, Plan 51M‑1227). The council will also pass By‑laws No. 2026‑30, 2026‑31 and 2026‑32, which remove part‑lot control and registration status for the Wood Avenue and Greenwood Landing parcels.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80933/Council%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=09276C83AF174155A466EA3BD9533D21", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1647" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Special Council - 30 Apr 2026 (Public Meeting - Short-term Rentals)", "headline": "Council to consider licensing short-term rentals after adopting AMPS", "summary": "The Severn Special Council is holding a public meeting on short-term rentals to gather input on a possible licensing by-law. Earlier council actions approved updates to the by-law complaints policy and the implementation of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). The council will not pursue planning or zoning changes for short-term rentals at this time. Written submissions are accepted until May 8, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80730/Special%20Council%20-%2030%20Apr%202026%20(Public%20Meeting%20-.pdf?handle=0B1A365E50F841B2AAE9F0243741311B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1667" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Special Council - 22 Apr 2026 (Volunteer Recognition)", "headline": "Council presents Good Neighbour and Outstanding Youth awards", "summary": "The Severn Township Special Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and disclose any pecuniary interests. Council members will present the Good Neighbour Awards and the Outstanding Youth Award as part of the volunteer recognition agenda. The council will adopt By‑law No. 2026‑28, which formally records the proceedings of this meeting, and then adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80694/Special%20Council%20-%2022%20Apr%202026%20(Volunteer%20Recogn.pdf?handle=0F4E8295ACE94255A5D07523F0FE131E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1668" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Public hearings on 5 property applications including township minor variance", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on five new applications: two minor variances (A-02-26 at 3333 New Brailey Line and A-04-26 at 1995 Woods Bay Road), two consents (B-08-25 at 4152 Carlyon Line and B-10-25 at 3152 Muskoka Street), and one cancellation of consent (B-02-26 at 4493 Fairgrounds Road). The meeting opens with adoption of the February 17, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80685/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=7538BB5E2EA7498488E21B9E8B489B5D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1646" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council approves $1.45 M design contract for Coldwater wastewater plant expansion", "summary": "Council approved a design contract for the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, awarding Ainley and Associates Limited $1,454,040.75 plus HST and directing staff to fund the budget exceedance through internal debt financing. The council also adopted by-laws to levy taxes and special rates for 2026 and to rezone the property at 2900 Kellys Road. Additional actions included receiving committee minutes, approving volunteer recognition awards, and considering winter control service options with financial implications to be referred to the 2027 budget.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80558/Council%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=462533DD83734761BB7BD9847BA732CE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1644" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review donation of two outdoor defibrillator stations for parks", "summary": "The Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive reports including a donation of two outdoor defibrillator stations valued at $8,000–$10,000 each from North Simcoe Tree Service, destined for Coldwater Fairgrounds and Washago Centennial Park. Other items include a draft seasonal field use policy and activity updates from recreation staff. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80552/Culture%20and%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2014%20.pdf?handle=83AFE5C37A23473A91AE1FEEB5EF384A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1645" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to approve land sale policy, deeming by‑law and $191,550 procurement", "summary": "The Township of Severn Council will consider and vote on several by‑laws, including a procedure for the sale or disposal of township land (By‑law No. 2026‑22) and a deeming by‑law for Lots 29 & 30 on Plan 556 (By‑law No. 2026‑23). The council will also receive a staff report recommending approval of a single‑source procurement for PSD CityWide Operational Modules at a total upset limit of $191,550, with annual fees of $52,400. An updated Sale of Land Policy for the Forest Reservoir Tract will be presented for approval, and By‑law No. 2026‑24 to adopt the meeting proceedings will be passed.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80335/Council%20-%2001%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=9535142BB6FC4A5D9A749A52B076682B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1643" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council approves $191,550 single‑source procurement for PSD CityWide modules", "summary": "The Council will approve a single‑source procurement of PSD CityWide Operational Modules costing $191,550 for one‑time licensing, implementation, configuration, project management and training, with annual fees of $52,400 to be budgeted. It will also adopt By‑law No. 2026‑20 establishing salary rates for the Deputy Chief‑Prevention & Public Safety and By‑law No. 2026‑21 adopting the meeting proceedings. Additional items include a public‑works report on options for the Severn Estates water‑treatment system and a public meeting on a zoning amendment for 2900 Kelly’s Road.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80177/Council%20-%2018%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8ECA7D92721748A580A3D0A181F56FF3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1638" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council adopts fee by-law for Wilsons Point water system, repeals 2004‑92", "summary": "The council will adopt By‑law 2026‑17 to impose fees for the Wilsons Point Road North apartments well water system and By‑law 2026‑18 to repeal By‑law 2004‑92. It will also pass By‑law 2026‑19 confirming the meeting’s proceedings. Staff reports will be received on haul‑route sign removal, a fee proposal for 9715541 Canada Inc. regarding a private drinking water system, and a traffic‑calming request on Lakeside Drive. The Committee of Whole will consider a zoning amendment application (Z‑25‑16) for 8029 Highway 11 North and a presentation on the 2025 septic re‑inspection program.", "agenda_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80037/Council%20-%2004%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=065E8F5D4D834F90915BE47F905DE9E2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://severn.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1637" } ] }