Springwater public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package is a weekly compilation of correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for Council's information only; no decisions are made. Items include a resolution opposing transport of naturally occurring radioactive material to Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area, and multiple resolutions calling for redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST to fund municipal infrastructure.
- Resolution opposing transport of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) to Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area (East Ferris)
- Media release from Springwater on proposed Barrie boundary adjustment and joint lands needs analysis
- Resolution calling for OPP cost increases to be addressed for small and rural municipalities (Belleville)
- Resolution supporting establishment of an Ontario Rural Roads Safety Program (Elizabethtown-Kitley)
- Multiple resolutions (6) requesting redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence, resolutions, and advisories for Council review. Items include requests regarding road safety programs, wage increases, and infrastructure funding from various municipalities.
- Resolution: Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (Town of South Bruce Peninsula)
- Resolution: Request to Repeal County Council Wage Increase (Township of Essa)
- Resolution: Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (County of Lambton)
- Resolution: Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding
- Advisory: County Road 4 re-opens ahead of schedule in Bradford West Gwillimbury
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package contains correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for Council's information only; no decisions are being made at this meeting. Topics include calls for redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST to fund infrastructure, establishment of a rural road safety program, support for family physicians, and other items. Also includes advisory on Simcoe County Archives shutdown and a notice of construction in Midhurst.
- Multiple resolutions from Town of Aurora, City of Brantford, Regional Municipality of Durham, and others request redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding.
- Resolutions from Municipality of Dysart et al, Champlain Township, and Township of East Garafraxa call for establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program.
- Northumberland County resolution supports improved compensation and reduced administrative burden for family physicians.
- North Glengarry resolution (defeated in that council) calls for resumption of the property assessment cycle.
- Simcoe County Archives temporary shutdown effective December 1, 2024, and Notice of Construction in Midhurst by Crozier Consulting and The Rose Corporation.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss a response from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority regarding permitting and drainage. Members are also asked to approve the 2025 meeting schedule and discuss farm waste collection.
- Approval of the 2025 Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting schedule
- Review of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority response on permitting timelines and fees
- Discussion on farm garbage and recycling collection updates
- Future consideration of single use agricultural bag plastics and dead stock pick up
- Proposed farm tour including ditches and drains
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package circulated weekly for information only; no decisions are made. It includes resolutions from other municipalities, advisories, and highlights, such as the approval of the 2025 County of Simcoe Budget, a resolution on OPP Provincial Billing Increase, and the launch of an Affordable Housing Dashboard.
- County of Simcoe approves 2025 budget (Nov 26, 2024)
- Resolution from Township of Puslinch on OPP costs for 2025
- County of Simcoe launches new Affordable Housing Dashboard tool
- Multiple resolutions calling for an Ontario Rural Roads Safety Program
- Resolution to redistribute Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package circulated for information only; no decisions are being made at this meeting. The package includes correspondence, memos, and resolutions from other municipalities, along with minor variance and consent applications for local properties.
- Minor Variance Application A35/24 at 9 Lawrence Avenue, Anten Mills
- Minor Variance Application A36/24 at 2224 Rainbow Valley Road West, Minesing
- Consent Application B19/24 (surplus farm dwelling) at 2185 County Road 92
- Resolution: OPP Sustainable Funding for Small Rural Communities (Horton Township)
- Release: County provides 20 new affordable homes for vulnerable seniors in Barrie
Council Information Package
This document is a Council Information Package containing correspondence, memos, and resolutions from other municipalities for the council's information. No decisions were made during this process, as items must be requested for a future agenda to be acted upon.
- Advisory regarding the Springwater Township Public Library Strategic Plan 2025-2030
- Media release regarding a residential fire in Springwater
- Notice of construction in Midhurst from Crozier Consulting Engineers and The Rose Corporation
- Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Municipal Elections Act and Rural Road Safety Programs
- County of Simcoe Paramedic Services 22nd Annual Food and Toy Drive advisory
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss prioritizing properties on the Heritage Register and staging the Hillsdale Jail for tours. The committee will also review the 2025 workplan, which includes a Doors Open event and promotional materials.
- Prioritizing listed properties on the Heritage Register
- Staging of the Hillsdale Jail and tour
- 2025 Doors Open Event
- Promotional material (swag, tent, distribution)
- Cultural Space in the Community Hub
Council Information Package
The Springwater Council will review an information package that includes several advisories and releases. Items include the museum’s temporary closure beginning Nov. 1 for a multi‑phase renovation, a virtual lecture series for Remembrance Month, and a bursary program supporting 21 local students. The package also contains resolutions supporting external projects such as the Green Roads Pilot and the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus campaign.
- Advisory: Simcoe County Museum temporary closure begins Nov 1 (renovation project $16.6 million, 2 % cost saving)
- Advisory: Museum virtual lecture series for Remembrance Month (free online sessions each Thursday in November)
- Release: County supports 21 local students with a minimum $3,000 bursary each under the 2024 Bursary program
- Resolution: Support Green Roads Pilot Project – Municipality of Wawa (Nov 6, 2024)
- Resolution: Support Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus, Solve the Crisis Campaign (Oct 22, 2024)
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package includes resolutions for the Township of Larder Lake to support funding requests for Ontario Provincial Police services and government regulation of nicotine pouches. The package also contains advisory items regarding a newcomer awards ceremony and construction progress on County Road 4.
- Resolution to support City of Quinte West CBBF funding request
- Resolution to support City of St. Charles nicotine pouch regulations
- Resolution to support sustainable funding for OPP in rural municipalities
- Advisory: County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards
- Advisory: Construction progress on County Road 4
Council Information Package
The Springwater Council agenda is a weekly information package containing correspondence and notices from other municipalities and the County of Simcoe. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Resolution: AMCTO Recommendations to Review and Update the Municipal Elections Act
- Resolution: Public Sector Salary Disclosure - Northumberland County
- Resolution: Request for Support - Increase Tile Drain Loan Limit - Township of Clearview
- Notice: 2024 Bursary Announcement - County of Simcoe
- Notice: 2024 Bursary Announcement - County of Simcoe
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package includes correspondence, resolutions, and applications for information. The package contains resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Municipal Elections Act, physician shortages, and the Canada Community-Building Fund. It also lists several minor variance and boundary adjustment applications for the Township of Springwater.
- Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Municipal Elections Act
- Resolutions regarding physician shortages and healthcare funding
- Resolutions regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund
- Minor Variance Application A31/24 - 2238 South Orr Lake Road
- Boundary Adjustment Application B17/24 & B18/24 - 1409 & 1427 County Road 92
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee approved its schedule for 2025, which includes meetings in February, April, June, September, and November. The group also discussed the 30th Anniversary Event and prioritized items for the 2024 workplan.
- Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
- Discussion of 30th Anniversary Event
- Prioritizing Heritage Register properties
- Review of cultural directories
- Hillsdale Jail staging and tour
Council Information Package
The Springwater Council receives an information package that includes several press releases and a resolution from the Township of Clearview. The package shares news about the Ontario Deposit Return Program, a 17.1‑hectare land donation near Yonge Street and Killarney Beach Road, and the millionth rider on LINX Transit. It also contains a resolution urging the province to amend the Municipal Elections Act before summer 2025. No formal decisions are being taken by Springwater Council at this meeting; the items are for informational purposes.
- Release: Ontario Deposit Return Program expansion endorsement by Mayor James Leduc (Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury)
- Release: County of Simcoe thanks Sinclair family for donating a 17.1‑hectare parcel near Yonge Street and Killarney Beach Road in Innisfil
- Release: County of Simcoe celebrates LINX Transit carrying its millionth rider since 2018
- Resolution: Township of Clearview supports AMCTO’s advocacy for updates to the Municipal Elections Act
- Notice of Construction – Midhurst (Crozier Consulting Engineers and The Rose Corporation, August 29, 2024)
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package containing correspondence, notices, and releases for council's information. It includes a call for public input on ward boundaries and notices regarding regional infrastructure and wellness programs.
- Public input request for Springwater Ward Boundary Review Options
- Notice of Commencement for Wye River South Bridge (Bridge No. 027574) improvements
- International Agri Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative offering up to $100,000 in funding
- County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Wellness Program for seniors
- Notice of construction in Midhurst by Crozier Consulting Engineers and The Rose Corporation
Council Information Package
This document is a Council Information Package containing correspondence, reports, and notices for council members' information. No decisions are being made in this package; items may be requested for future agendas.
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 2023 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2024-2025
- Resolution from Township of Amaranth regarding Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
- Resolution from Municipality of Casselman regarding AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
- Resolution from Municipality of East Ferris regarding Combined ROMA/AMO Annual Conference
- Notice of Construction in Midhurst from Crozier Consulting Engineers and The Rose Corporation
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package containing correspondence from other municipalities and public notices. The package also lists several minor variance applications for property owners in Springwater.
- Resolution requesting Province support for family physicians (Stratford)
- Resolution regarding updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Lake of Bays)
- Resolution against phasing-out free private drinking water testing (McGarry)
- Resolution regarding AMO and OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign (Smiths Falls)
- Minor Variance Application A26/24 - 13 Hall St., Phelpston
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is discussing a letter to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority regarding permitting and drainage. The body is also reviewing its 2024 workplan and establishing a meeting schedule for 2025.
- Proposed letter to NVCA regarding permitting timelines, agricultural land value, drainage, and flood plain mapping
- Proposal to remove Reduced 1/2 Load Restrictions from the active workplan
- Approval of the 2025 meeting schedule
- Discussion on farm garbage and recycling collection updates
- Future consideration of single-use agricultural bag plastics and dead stock pick up
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss budget allocations for the township's 30th anniversary and a restoration request for the Anten Mills Community Centre. The body will also determine a new date for its September meeting.
- Proposed allocation of $2,500 from Special Project/Events and $1,500 from Doors Open budget for the Springwater 30th Anniversary
- Presentation by Dennis Gannon regarding the restoration of designated heritage attributes at the Anten Mills Community Centre
- Rescheduling of the September 12, 2024 meeting to a date in October
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review a staff report on establishing a Drainage Committee under Ontario’s Drainage Act. If created, the committee could hear appeals from property owners on drainage cost assessments and advise council on engineer reports for municipal drains. Members will also discuss topics for an upcoming Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting and receive updates on ditching operations across 20 township drains covering over 30,700 acres.
- Review of feasibility report for a Drainage Committee under the Drainage Act
- Discussion on agenda topics for an upcoming Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting
- Information reports on ditching and municipal drain operations covering 20 drains across 30,775 acres
- Council resolution follow-up requesting settlement area boundary proposals impacting agricultural lands be referred to the committee
Council Information Package
This information package contains various municipal correspondences, including resolutions regarding exotic animals and well water testing. It also includes several notices of public hearings for minor variance and consent applications within the township.
- Public Hearing: Minor Variance Application A16/24 (3042 Old Second South)
- Public Hearing: Minor Variance Application A17/24 (2331 South Orr Lake Road)
- Public Hearing: Minor Variance Application A18/24 (Elmvale Foodbank)
- Public Hearing: Consent Application B12/24 (2500 Highway 26)
- Public Hearing: Consent Applications B14/24 & B15/24 (1168 Rainbow Valley Road West)
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee is considering several recommendations for the 2024 Heritage Tax Refund Program. Members are also discussing the evaluation of historical information for properties on Queen Street West.
- Heritage Tax Refund Program: Wattie House, 1680 Highway 26, Minesing
- Heritage Tax Refund Program: Crossland General Store, 2678 Crossland Road
- Heritage Tax Refund Program: Tudhope House, 62 Queen Street West
- Heritage Tax Refund Program: Parker House, 16 Yonge Street
- Heritage Tax Refund Program: Martingrove House, 1407 Flos Road Eight West
Council Information Package
This information package contains various municipal updates, including resolutions from neighboring towns and regional advisories. The items cover topics such as water testing, wastewater affordability, and local community events.
- Resolution from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding free well-water testing
- Support resolution from Town of Deep River regarding water and wastewater system affordability
- Advisory from County of Simcoe for National Paramedic Services Week
- Media release regarding the opening of Homer Barrett Park
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing potential heritage designations for properties including 1017 Coughlin Road. Members are also considering funding for attendance at the 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference.
- Potential heritage designation for 1017 Coughlin Road
- Proposed conference registration of $325.00 per member
- Proposed hotel expense limit of $900.00 plus taxes and fees per member
- Mileage reimbursement rate of $0.61 per kilometre
- Follow-up on letters sent to 26 listed property owners
Outdoor Digital Signage Hearing Committee
The Outdoor Digital Signage Hearing Committee will review an application for digital messaging on the Elmvale Digital Sign. The application is for a charity ball hockey tournament held at Elmvale Arena on May 10-11, 2024.
- Application 01-24: Jeff Colyn Memorial Ball Hockey Tournament digital signage request
- Election of a Committee Chair for the 2022-2026 term
Council Information Package
This information package contains several resolutions and news items from neighboring municipalities for Council's review. The documents include requests regarding provincial-level regulation of ride-sharing, highway construction funding, and social assistance rates.
- Resolution to move ride-sharing regulations from municipal to provincial level (Municipality of Brighton)
- Resolution to pause Highway 413 and redirect $8 billion toward municipal infrastructure and housing (Township of Amaranth)
- Resolution to review Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates (Town of Grimsby/Prince Edward County)
- Resolution to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters from $3,000 to $10,000 (Township of Hanover/Municipality of Wawa)
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee will establish its 2024 workplan by selecting items for its active and future consideration lists. Members will also review a report regarding the operation of the Phelpston Marsh pumps. Information on outdoor digital signage policy will be received for information.
- Establishment of the 2024 AAC Workplan
- Report on Phelpston Marsh Pump Operation
- Review of Outdoor Digital Signage Policy (Memo C94-2024)
Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss updates to Heritage Evaluation Guidelines and plan inspections for the 2024 Heritage Tax Refund Program. Members are also evaluating a request for heritage designation at 1017 Coughlin Road. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on the Hillsdale Jail staging and community hub cultural space.
- Request for heritage designation of 1017 Coughlin Road
- Updates to Heritage Evaluation Guidelines
- Inspections for the Heritage Tax Refund Program
- Staging of the Hillsdale Jail and tour
- Update on cultural space in the Community Hub
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee will receive background information regarding the shipping container by-law and municipal drainage. Members will also review the 2024 workplan to establish active and future project priorities.
- Discussion of Shipping Container By-law (ZB-2023-015)
- Drainage discussion with Drainage Superintendent Steve Buchanan
- Review of the AAC 2024 Workplan
- Approval of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes