Springwater public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee will receive updates regarding shipping container regulations and Sunday gun hunting. Members will also review the meeting schedule for 2024.
- Update on shipping containers following By-law 5000-378 adoption
- Update on Sunday gun hunting following Council approval of the practice
- Approval of the 2024 meeting schedule
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence and notices for Council's review. It includes recent resolutions from other townships and various updates from Simcoe County. The items are provided for informational purposes.
- Completion of the Simcoe County Transportation Master Plan Update
- Loyalist Township resolution regarding MECP permit-by-rule proposals
- Cramahe support resolution for catch and release justice
- Notification of tree harvesting in Simcoe County Forest
- Springwater Council 2024 budget approval announcement
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing how to prioritize 38 listed properties on the heritage register. This follows changes to the Ontario Heritage Act that may remove these properties from the register by January 1, 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 workplan and upcoming meeting schedule.
- Prioritizing listed properties on the heritage register
- Reviewing the CHAC 2024 Workplan
- Approving the 2024 meeting schedule
- Planning for Ontario Heritage Week (February 19-25, 2024)
- Information sharing with Springwater's Sports Heritage Board
Council Information Package
Council reviewed a proposed 2024/25 draft budget featuring a property tax reduction. Other discussions included Sunday gun hunting approvals, noise by-law amendments for fireworks, and a large residential development proposal.
- Proposed 2024/25 Draft Budget with a 1.43% property tax reduction
- Approval of Sunday gun hunting on private property and crown land
- Amendment to Noise By-law to restrict fireworks between 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm
- MZO application for 2,000 residential units at 742 Bayfield St. N
- Grenfel Community Centre repair contract awarded to ProModel Construction Inc. for $122,062.01
Council Information Package
This information package contains various municipal correspondences and notices for Council review. It includes details regarding the 2024 OMPF funding allocation and several resolutions from other municipalities.
- 2024 OMPF allocation of $841,000 to Springwater
- Resolution from Town of Rainy River regarding water treatment training
- Support resolution from Township of North Dundas regarding school bus stop arm cameras
- Support resolution from Municipality of West Grey regarding childcare availability
- Correspondence regarding 2023 Student Bursary Recipient in Springwater
Council Information Package
This package contains various notices and correspondence for Council's review. It includes municipal resolutions from other Ontario towns, service advisories, and news releases.
- Leaf and yard waste collection starts October 2, 2023
- Resolution regarding 'catch and release' justice in Ontario
- Support for guaranteed livable income from West Grey and Hamilton
- Joint release on attainable housing in Simcoe County and Orillia
- OPP 2024 Annual Billing Statement package
Council Information Package
This information package contains various items for Council's review, including correspondence from other Ontario municipalities. It includes resolutions regarding livable income, municipal codes of conduct, and Greenbelt development. The package also provides community notices and award reminders.
- Resolution from Grimsby regarding Guaranteed Livable Income
- Support for strengthening municipal Codes of Conduct (Plympton-Wyoming/Stratford)
- Request from Hamilton to abandon Greenbelt development
- Advisory for guided Simcoe County Forest tours
- County of Simcoe award nominations due September 30
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss information sharing with the City of Barrie's Heritage Barrie Committee and Springwater's Sports Heritage Board. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Local History Database and a debrief of the Doors Open 2023 event at Anten Mills Community Centre.
- Information sharing with Heritage Barrie Committee
- Information sharing with Springwater's Sports Heritage Board
- Discussion regarding the Local History Database
- Debrief of Doors Open 2023 at Anten Mills Community Centre
- Review of the 2024 meeting schedule and Festival at Fort Willow
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing plans for the 2023 Doors Open Simcoe County event, including potential storyboards for the Anten Mills Community Centre. Members will also receive updates regarding the Ontario Heritage Conference and a Truth and Reconciliation event.
- Discussion of 2023 Doors Open Simcoe County Event memo
- Verbal update on Ontario Heritage Conference 2023
- Verbal update on Truth and Reconciliation Event 2023
Council Information Package
The Township of Springwater will hold a public meeting on May 31 to present and obtain input on a proposed development charges bylaw and background study. This information package also includes various municipal resolutions from other townships and towns.
- Public meeting: Development Charges Background Study Update (May 31)
- Bid Opportunity: Roads Needs Study (closes June 1)
- Community Garden plots: $10 + HST annually
- Resolution: Reinstatement of legislation for retaining surplus proceeds from tax sales
- Resolution: Reducing municipal insurance costs
Council Information Package
The Council approved the construction of a new fire station at 1132 Snow Valley Road in Midhurst. This facility will be part of a future Community Hub and includes a four-bay apparatus area, training spaces, and residential facilities.
- Approval of new Fire Station construction in Midhurst
- Total fire station project budget of $8,530,065
- Selection of Berkim Construction Inc. for the design-build phase
- Authorization of Masri-O Inc. as project architect
- Minor Variance Application A10/23 for T. Cantelon on Victoria Road
Council Information Package
This information package contains various municipal resolutions, news releases, and notices for Council review. The items include requests for provincial legislative changes and updates on regional emergency preparedness.
- Resolution regarding municipalities retaining surplus proceeds from tax sales
- Emergency Preparedness Week in Simcoe County 2023 release
- Resolution requesting amendments to the municipal Oath of Office
- Support resolution for school bus stop arm cameras
- Resolution regarding water aerodromes
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing property approvals for the 2023 Heritage Tax Refund Program. Members are also discussing planning for the Doors Open 2023 event and a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event.
- Heritage Tax Refund Program approvals for Crossland General Store, Parker House, Wattie House, and Martingrove House
- Attendance of committee members at the Ontario Heritage Conference 2023
- Planning for the Doors Open 2023 event at Anten Mills Community Centre
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event 2023 proposal
- Naming suggestions for two Stonemanor parks
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing feedback regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement. Staff will present a summary and committee comments to Council on May 17, 2023. The meeting also includes receiving a resolution about a Drainage Committee.
- Review of comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement
- Receipt of Council Resolution regarding a Drainage Committee
- Approval of April 25, 2023, meeting minutes
Joint Compliance Audit Committee
This is a notice for a Joint Compliance Audit Committee meeting scheduled for May 8, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural information and does not list specific agenda items.
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence and highlights for the Springwater Council. It includes notices regarding zoning amendments, regional environmental reports, and updates on Simcoe County projects.
- $186-million plan endorsed for 176-unit Rose Street mixed-use building in Barrie
- Notice of passing a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 5000 (ZB-2023-001) in Johnston
- $300,000 approved for electrical upgrades and $1.85 million for HVAC upgrades at Simcoe County Museum
- Release of the NVCA 2023 Subwatershed Health Checks
- Notice of tree harvesting operations within the Simcoe County Forest
Council Information Package
This information package contains various resolutions from other municipalities for Council's review. It also includes local Committee of Adjustment and minor variance applications for consideration.
- Committee of Adjustment Application B06/23: Surplus Farm Dwelling Severance at 2080 Flos Road 11 West
- Minor Variance Application A07/23: L. Maio at 2085 South Orr Lake Road
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to elect a Chair for the 2022-2026 term and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. The committee will also review its Terms of Reference and adopt minutes from 2021 meetings.
- Election of a Committee Chair for the 2022-2026 term
- Approval of the 2023 meeting schedule
- Review of Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Adoption of May and June 2021 meeting minutes
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence from other municipalities for Council's review. It includes resolutions regarding provincial legislation and school bus safety. The package also provides notice of upcoming public hearings in Springwater scheduled for April 26, 2023.
- Public Hearing: Concent B06/26 D. Spring 2080 Flos Eleven West (April 26, 2023)
- Minor Variance Hearing: 2085 South Orr Lake Road (April 26, 2023)
Council Information Package
This information package contains various items for Council's review and does not include active decisions. It includes resolutions from other municipalities regarding women in politics and the Cannabis Act. The package also features a notice about the Barrie Area Transmission Upgrade Project.
- Resolution from South Glengarry supporting women in politics
- Resolution from West Perth supporting a cannabis act review
- Hydro One notice regarding the Barrie Area Transmission Upgrade Project
- NVCA reminder to apply for permits well ahead of project start dates
- Blood donor clinic at Elmvale Community Centre on April 8, 2023
Council Information Package
This information package provides various memos, notices, and resolutions from other Ontario municipalities for Council's review. It includes items regarding short-term rental tax classification, mental health emergency declarations, and municipal insurance costs. The package also contains community updates, such as a blood donor clinic in Elmvale.
- Resolution from Town of Essex regarding the tax classification of short-term rental units
- Support resolution from Town of Essex for homelessness and mental health emergency declarations
- Request from Royal Canadian Legion for advertisements in a military service recognition book
- Notice of a blood donor clinic at Elmvale Community Centre on April 8, 2023
- Resolution from Township of Lucan Biddulph regarding the accuracy of the permanent register of electors
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package includes various municipal resolutions from surrounding jurisdictions and several local land use applications. These include boundary adjustments, consent applications, and minor variance requests for properties within the Township.
- Boundary Adjustment: 3158 Highway 26 (S. Morley)
- Consent Application B09/22: Revera Long Term Care Inc at 27 Simcoe Street
- Minor Variance A03/23: BMR Pro at 1060 Flos Road 8 East
- Minor Variance A04/23: K. & M. Patterson at 2128 Snow Valley Road
- Minor Variance A05/23: D. Brimcombe (Springwater Golf Course) at 1381/1481 Golf Course Road
Council Information Package
The Council reviewed a draft Community-Based Strategic Plan outlining goals for growth, economy, and sustainability. Additional items include the adoption of a new Posted Speed Limit Policy and the approval of a 'No Mow May' pilot project.
- Draft Community-Based Strategic Plan presentation
- Adoption of a new Posted Speed Limit Policy for Township owned roads
- Approval of 'No Mow May' pilot project and temporary by-law suspension
- $1,000 contribution to the County of Simcoe Bursary Program
- Appointment of Councillor Garwood to Elmvale Community Recreation Association
Council Information Package
This information package contains various notices and correspondence provided to Council for their review. It includes updates on firefighter training support and municipal resolutions from other regions.
- Enbridge Gas support for Springwater Fire & Emergency Services training
- Port Colborne resolution regarding the Cannabis Act review
- Huron County motion to advocate for Cannabis Act improvements
- Niagara Region resolution on declarations of emergency
- Notice of no appeals for SP-OPA-2265 from Simcoe County
Council Information Package
This package contains correspondence for Council's information rather than items for decision. It includes resolutions from neighboring municipalities regarding school board elections and a notice of a development application in Wasaga Beach.
- Notice of complete application for Elm Developments Phases 3 and 4 (Wasaga Beach)
- Proposed 267 dwelling units (137 single-detached and 130 semi-detached) at Blocks 55 and 71
- Resolution from Plympton-Wyoming regarding school board election compensation
- Resolution from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh regarding the Permanent Register of Electors
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to elect a Chair for the 2022-2026 term. Members will also approve previous meeting minutes and establish the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Election of a Committee Chair for the 2022-2026 term
- Approval of October 4, 2022, and November 22, 2022, meeting minutes
- Establishment of the 2023 meeting schedule
Council Information Package
This information package contains municipal correspondence and development applications for Council's review. It includes notices regarding school board elections and Bill 23, alongside several land use applications.
- Committee of Adjustment application B02/23 at 2351 Gill Road
- Committee of Adjustment application B03/23 at 1749 Story Road
- Minor Variance application A01/23 at 2171 North Orr Lake Road
- Correspondence from West Nipissing regarding Bill 23
- Correspondence from the Town of Essex regarding school board elections
Council Information Package
This document is an information package containing correspondence and notices for Council's review. It includes a resolution from the County of Huron calling for a review of the Cannabis Act to address odour and zoning concerns. The package also provides updates on environmental board highlights and local vaccination clinics.
- Huron County resolution regarding Cannabis Act review
- SSEA Board Meeting Highlights (January 30, 2023)
- Notice of COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka
- Township of Springwater Bids and Tenders links
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence and notices for Council's review. It includes resolutions from Halton Hills and Hamilton regarding the impacts of Bill 23. The package also features a Simcoe County planning notice and local community updates.
- Resolution from Halton Hills to repeal Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
- Notice of Decision for Official Plan Amendment 65 from Simcoe County
- Letter regarding grocery donations to Elmvale & District Food Bank
- Advisory for a virtual job fair in Simcoe County
- SSEA 2022 4th Quarter Report
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence and notices circulated to the Springwater Council for information. It includes updates on regional construction impacts and resolutions passed by other Ontario municipalities.
- Lane and sidewalk closures on Simcoe Road starting January 30, 2023
- Site work notice for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Affordable Housing Hub
- Resolution from Petrolia regarding school board election processes
- Resolution from Thunder Bay supporting Bill 42 (Gender Affirming Healthcare Act)
- Support resolutions from Lanark Highlands and Montague regarding violence against women
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package contains correspondence, memos, and notices for Council's review. The package includes updates on road improvements and several development applications.
- Notice regarding County Road 27 widening and improvements
- Minor variance application for a garage at 1153 Glengarry Landing Road South
- Boundary adjustment application for 1060 Flos Road 8 East
- Boundary adjustment applications for 3147 Old Second South and 1881 Partridge Road
Council Information Package
This package contains correspondence for Council's review, including notices and resolutions from other municipalities. It features a resolution regarding OMAFRA wildlife damage compensation fees and concerns about provincial Bill 23 changes.
- Resolution to review the OMAFRA Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program administrative fee
- Resolution expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to Bill 23
- Notice of Elmvale Blood Drive at Elmvale Community Centre
Council Information Package
This information package contains various items for Council's review, including community notices and municipal correspondence. It features resolutions from other Ontario municipalities regarding Bill 23 and Bill 3. No new decisions by Springwater Council are included in this package.
- Elmvale Blood Drive notice
- Town of Cobourg resolution on Bill 3
- City of Kingston resolution on Bill 23
- Municipality of Centre Hastings resolution on Bill 23