Springwater
Upcoming
Special Council - Closed Session
This special council meeting is primarily procedural boilerplate. The council will enter a closed session to discuss a personal human resources matter involving identifiable employees. A confirmatory by-law will be signed to formalize the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session for personnel and HR updates
- Confirmatory By-law 2026-054 to ratify proceedings
Regular Council
The Council will hold a public meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 1804 Old Second North. Additionally, the body will review a local climate action plan and receive reports from the Integrity Commissioner.
- Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2026-006 for 1804 Old Second North
- Proposed $185,215.44 allocation for the EDHS Fit Trail Park
- Presentation on the Municipal Local Climate Change Action Plan
- Two reports from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner (IC-35900-0326 and IC-35801-0126)
- Resolution opposing changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Last 30 days
Council Information Package
This is an informational package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving correspondence on changes to strong mayor powers during election periods, a resolution from Midland on intimate partner violence, and various other items. A public notice details a temporary lane closure on Finlay Mill Road for forcemain construction starting July 6.
- Lane closure: Finlay Mill Road from Spence Ave to Cowdray Park Lane, July 6-August 7
- Resolution from Midland requesting Ontario declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
- Ministry letter on election-year restrictions on strong mayor powers (budget, appointments, property sales over $50,000)
- Resolution from North Stormont supporting return to property tax reassessment cycle
- Notice of tree harvesting operations in Simcoe County Forest
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will recommend approval or denial of the 2026 Heritage Tax Refund Program for four properties: Crossland General Store, Parker House, Martingrove House, and Tudhope House. They will also discuss the End-of-Term Transition Document, a Heritage Champion Award policy, and a memo on road naming at 1200 Seadon Road.
- Heritage Tax Refund decisions for Crossland General Store, Parker House, Martingrove House, Tudhope House
- Receive and revise draft End-of-Term Transition Document
- Review draft Heritage Champion Award policy
- Memo regarding road naming at 1200 Seadon Road (SU-2025-002)
- 2027 Budget Exercise worksheet discussion
Special Council - Closed Session
The Council will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss confidential items in a closed session. The discussion will focus on human resources and legal advice regarding the Lewis Pit OLT enforcement matter.
- Closed session discussion on Human Resources update
- Legal advice regarding Lewis Pit OLT enforcement matter
- Adoption of Confirmatory By-law 2026-053
EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee
The EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee is deciding on a proposal for a Fit Trail (fitness park) at Elmvale District High School, with a budget of $184,398.80. They will consider requesting a Public Information Centre to gather community feedback. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Review of Fit Trail proposal including site plan, equipment quotes, and $184,398.80 budget
- Potential to request a Public Information Centre for community input on the fitness park
- Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- Information item: memo regarding campaigning at municipal events or property
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package is for information only, with no decisions being made. It includes staff memos, resolutions from other municipalities, and news releases. Notable items include opposition to changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and a call for review of the provincial-municipal fiscal framework.
- Resolution opposing changes to FIPPA (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
- Resolution requesting review of Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework
- NVCA marks 4.5 million trees planted milestone
- Staff memo on City of Barrie boundary adjustment invoice release
- Notice of construction on Finlay Mill Road from Spence Ave to Cowdray Park Ln starting July 6
Committee of Adjustment
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package is for information only, containing correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are made at this meeting. The package includes items on vehicle branding, flood guidance, and grants.
- Support for Canada North Vehicles Initiative to create a national brand for Canadian-built vehicles
- Notice of proposed MNR flood hazard technical guidance updates
- Resolution supporting changes to OPP Municipal Policing Billing Model
- Resolution calling for sustainable provincial grant funding for fire services
- Resolution on new Development Charge Reduction Program from Burlington