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The agenda is largely procedural, with the governance review report to be added before the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/272522/Special%20Council%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7D19DD40B51F447BA4973D8197D09BE0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2318" }, { "date": "2026-08-14", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council receives info package with business coaching pop-up and OLT resolutions", "summary": "This is a Council Information Package for information only, not a decision-making meeting. It includes a media release about free business coaching pop-ups at the Elmvale library, resolutions from other municipalities on topics like Ontario Land Tribunal deference and vacant storefront taxes, and notices about construction and tree harvesting. No votes or decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/272536/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2014%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D761EDAD552A48DB9687F719E5CD683F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2319" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council receives info package; no decisions on agenda", "summary": "This is a Council Information Package for August 7, 2026, circulated for Council's information only. It includes correspondence, public notices, and news releases, but no items for decision or discussion at a meeting. Council members may request items be placed on a future agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/272234/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2007%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=99702EFBF5A541A99A64428DD5461314", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2316" }, { "date": "2026-07-31", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Springwater council reviews zoning changes and infrastructure funding requests", "summary": "Springwater council reviews a public notice for a proposed zoning amendment to By-law 5000, a road closure on Vespra Valley Road for bridge work, and several resolutions from other municipalities regarding infrastructure funding and traffic safety. The meeting also includes a staff memo releasing correspondence related to a prior council resolution.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/272208/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2031%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=41A3B637FF0E48BCBCB558CAD70B4BC8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2315" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to hire independent reviewer for legal spending audit", "summary": "Springwater Council will decide whether to hire an independent forensic reviewer to audit $416,289 in legal and professional invoices related to the City of Barrie boundary adjustment. The review aims to assess governance, transparency, and accountability of these expenditures.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/272135/Special%20Council%20-%2029%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=BE5A708D2BDC423A8F76322BD7E602F5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2317" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council receives information package with resolutions from other municipalities", "summary": "This is a routine Council Information Package circulated for information only. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the package includes correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as tick-borne diseases, emergency shelter funding, pesticide use, and intimate partner violence, as well as notices of construction and tree harvesting.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/272113/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2024%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=8667C90935934FECA0BF4A5D21E43395", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2314" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2260" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Professional Health Services Complex Ad Hoc Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews planning overview and concept plan for health services complex", "summary": "The committee will review a planning process overview and a concept plan for the Professional Health Services Complex located at 1432 Snow Valley Road. Staff presented the need for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the proposed medical facility. The meeting also includes approval of the May 5, 2026 minutes and routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271495/Professional%20Health%20Services%20Complex%20Ad%20Hoc%20Com.pdf?handle=F2A219096ADC49B8801F93A5477892C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2290" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Power restored; Finlay Mill Road remains closed due to gas leak repairs", "summary": "The Council Information Package informs council members of several items. It includes a public notice that power has been restored but Finlay Mill Road remains temporarily closed while gas‑related repairs continue. It also carries resolutions from other municipalities on traffic‑calming measures and heritage‑designation deadlines, a media release announcing committee‑member recruitment, and a construction notice for Finlay Mill Road. No formal decisions are being taken at this meeting; the items are for information only.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271793/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2017%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C1FBC55AE008483CB07F2036DED1DB9B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2312" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Agricultural Advisory Committee", "headline": "Springwater Ag Committee to discuss drainage with NVCA", "summary": "The Agricultural Advisory Committee is holding a special hybrid meeting on July 15, 2026. They will approve the minutes from June 9 and then discuss drainage matters with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA). The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271364/Agricultural%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=CF4057DC54154AAB9B04FE2B3CF28BDE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2309" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Springwater Council receives updates on trails, conservation, and regional governance", "summary": "This information package includes staff updates regarding erosion on the southern portion of the Hunter Russell Trail. It also contains correspondence from the County of Simcoe regarding intimate partner violence and a food waste survey, alongside reports from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271456/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2010%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=6FF6E6C2EEF84548BFE1C0EC7CCB4AE8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2311" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendment for 1804 Old Second North", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271172/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5D61C7A0A12343A1A54FA531BC14AFD8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2238" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Special Council - Closed Session", "headline": "Council enters closed session for personnel and HR updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271168/Special%20Council%20-%20Closed%20Session%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=544CD258B6C847798C90C7AC69BA7714", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2310" }, { "date": "2026-07-03", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council receives information on strong mayor rule changes and construction notice", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/271178/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2003%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=42C207476EDD41F3ACDCF6C172388E33", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2308" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": "Decides on Heritage Tax Refund for 4 properties in Elmvale", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/270239/Cultural%20and%20Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2002%20J.pdf?handle=5BCE2436ADB745C6B209256DA80B82AD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2304" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Special Council - Closed Session", "headline": "Council to meet in closed session regarding Lewis Pit and HR matters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/270501/Special%20Council%20-%20Closed%20Session%20-%2002%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=840042888C2140B9A9DA6DB10FAD83D1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2307" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss $184K fitness park proposal for EDHS", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/270192/EDHS%20Donation%20Fund%20Ad%20Hoc%20Committee%20-%2030%20Jun%2020.pdf?handle=50E5CE516DDF4ECCA056429BAF2953B9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2306" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council receives info on FIPPA opposition and other reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/270477/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2026%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B937C2C297A743C589C972443A589411", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2305" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2259" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council informed of Canada North Vehicles Initiative and other resolutions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/270087/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2019%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=11E27B0481A14020A13F235D3CD329B1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2303" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Special Council - Closed Session - 5:30 PM", "headline": "Council adopts confirmatory by-law and discusses legal matters in closed session", "summary": "The council will enter a closed session to receive solicitor-client privileged legal advice concerning the Lewis Pit OLT enforcement matter and a review of the City of Barrie cross-border servicing agreement. After the closed session, the council will adopt By-law 2026-052 to confirm and ratify the actions taken at the special meeting. The meeting is virtual only and will adjourn pending the next regular meeting on July 8, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/269685/Special%20Council%20-%20Closed%20Session%20-%205_30%20PM%20-%2018.pdf?handle=39F828EB9D354EBEBA41A5B1C022B4C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2302" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2237" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Special Council - Closed Session - 4:30 PM", "headline": "Council to hold closed session for legal advice, personnel matter", "summary": "This special meeting is entirely a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual and solicitor-client privileged advice. Topics include Mill St Drainage legal advice and a human resources update. Council will then pass a routine confirmatory by-law and adjourn. No public decisions or votes will occur.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/269679/Special%20Council%20-%20Closed%20Session%20-%204_30%20PM%20-%2017.pdf?handle=47448385DAD04030B52CCAFB69EC940B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2300" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Special Council - Closed Session - 8:00 PM", "headline": "Council adopts confirmatory by-law for special meeting actions", "summary": "The Springwater Township Council will enter a closed session to discuss litigation matters and a notice of application for judicial review. After reconvening, the Council will adopt By-law 2026-051 to confirm and ratify all actions taken at the special meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/269677/Special%20Council%20-%20Closed%20Session%20-%208_00%20PM%20-%2017.pdf?handle=F581AC4EA7744E088EF706EEDAB4BE36", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2301" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Council Information Package", "headline": "Council receives info package with heritage, invasive plants, soil conservation items", "summary": "This Council Information Package contains correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies for Council's information only; no items are up for decision at this meeting. Included are requests to extend heritage designation deadlines, modernize invasive-plant rules, and support a heritage-housing grant, along with a release on soil conservation projects.", "agenda_url": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/document/269691/Council%20Information%20Package%20-%2012%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F6B8C9D45BBB4140AD9F1E4BEBB9559D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://springwater.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2299" } ] }