Tay public meetings in 2024
63 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider multiple property applications. These include minor variances for setbacks at Robins Point Road and Waldie Road, as well as consent applications for Arpin Street and Robins Point Road.
- Minor variance for a partially covered second storey deck at 360 Robins Point Road
- Minor variance for a dwelling addition, renovation, and garage at 260 Waldie Road
- Consent application for 477 Arpin Street
- Consent application for Robins Point Road
- Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
Library Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Library Review Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing a staff report regarding the follow-up to the October 31, 2024, meeting. The report provides data on library usage, reserve fund balances, and potential service models for the township's three library branches.
- Review of Simcoe County Library System Service Delivery Review
- Report on library reserve fund balances including $339,231.97 in General reserves
- Analysis of library usage statistics for Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, and Waubaushene branches
- Review of rental agreements for 145 Albert Street including Canada Post ($36,866.52 annually) and KLB Bookkeeping ($7,304.16 annually)
Tay Township Public Library Board
The Tay Township Public Library Board is reviewing the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets, which include a request for a $516,659 municipal contribution. The Board is also considering updates to vacation and personal leave personnel policies effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, staff proposed adding a radon monitor to the Library of Things for patron circulation.
- 2025 Draft Library Board Budget requesting $516,659 from Township of Tay Council
- Implementation of updated Vacation and Personal Leave Personnel Policies effective January 1, 2025
- Proposed addition of a Radon Monitor to the Library of Things
- November 2024 Library Board Accounts totaling $8,410
- Approval of November 19, 2024, meeting minutes
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include a provincial bill on municipal code of conduct, County of Simcoe releases on homelessness supports and an open data portal, and various community updates.
- Province introduces Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 to strengthen municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework
- County of Simcoe creates Winter Warming Supports 2024-25 resource sheet for unhoused individuals
- County of Simcoe expands open data portal with early learning and child care dashboard
- County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive: 4,049 toys, 19,917 lbs of food, $8,654 collected
- SSEA 2025 Tree Seedling Distribution Program and Severn Sound Climate Exchange event summary
Council
Tay Township Council will consider removing a holding symbol on a property at 29 Gloucester Grove, deny a development charge and tax relief request for 199 Pine Street, and enact by-laws for interim taxes and water/wastewater rates. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.
- Removal of holding symbol at 29 Gloucester Grove (PDS-2024-71)
- Denial of development charge and property tax relief for 199 Pine Street, Waubaushene (CS-2024-125)
- By-law 2024-72: Interim tax levy for 2025
- By-law 2024-73: Water and wastewater rates for 2025
- By-law 2024-71: Appointments to committees and external boards
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to receive monthly activity reports from planning, building, law enforcement, fire, parks, roads, and corporate services. The main decisions are the 2025 interim tax levy by-law and the 2025 water and wastewater rates, both to be presented to Council. The committee will also discuss withdrawing from the Culture Alliance and other correspondence.
- 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law (CS-2024-129)
- 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates (CS-2024-130)
- Resolution to withdraw from Culture Alliance effective Dec 31, 2024
- Dog tag fees: $20 until Feb 28, 2025, then $30
- Building permits: 25 issued in November, $29,540.44 in fees
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Key items include a provincial proposal to reduce OPP billing costs for 2025, and a County of Simcoe initiative to create a municipal insurance pool that Tay could join as a founding member.
- Proposed OPP billing changes: 3.75% reduction on 2023 reconciled costs, 44% reduction on overtime, 10% reduction on 2025 invoices
- Estimated $325,169 financial relief for Tay, reducing 2025 OPP bill to $1,889,917
- County of Simcoe Municipal Insurance Pool: projected 13-20% immediate savings, 19-27% after setup
- Deadline to join insurance pool: March 1, 2025, with five-year minimum commitment
- County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive update and County Road 4 reopening in Bradford West Gwillimbury
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and releases for Council's information, not a decision-making meeting. The most consequential item is the County of Simcoe's approved 2025 budget, which includes a 3.625% increase on the County portion of property taxes. Other items include a provincial letter on additional residential units, a County Archives closure, and a resolution on intimate partner violence.
- County of Simcoe 2025 budget: $962M total, $224.6M from property taxes, 3.625% tax increase (~$10.86 per $100,000 assessment)
- Provincial letter from Minister Calandra on new ARU regulations removing zoning barriers (e.g., lot coverage, minimum lot sizes)
- Simcoe County Archives closed to public Dec 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
- County launches new Affordable Housing Dashboard tool
- Resolution from Town of Saugeen Shores on Intimate Partner Violence
Grants and Donations Committee
The Grants and Donations Committee is reviewing Tay Township's Grants and Donations Program Policy and its associated forms (Schedules A, B, and C). The committee will also consider information items from six other municipalities (Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Essa, Georgian Bay, and Oro Medonte) regarding their grant policies and applications. No funding decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on policy review and information gathering.
- Review of Tay Township's Grants and Donations Program Policy and forms (Schedules A, B, C)
- Information items: Town of Collingwood Community Recreation and Culture Grants Policy
- Information items: Town of Wasaga Beach Grants and Sponsorships Policy and Application Form
- Information items: Township of Clearview Community Assistance Grant & Sponsorship Policy, Application, and Final Report
- Information items: Township of Essa, Georgian Bay, and Oro Medonte grant policies/forms
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, review its terms of reference, and discuss roadside ditching, tree maintenance, property entrance standards, and the Official Plan. They will also receive presentations on Tay's agricultural planning policies and a guide from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Discussion on Roadside Ditching and Tree Maintenance Standards on Rural Roads
- Discussion on Property Entrance Standards
- Discussion on Official Plan
Council
Council will hear a delegation from a resident urging withdrawal from the Partners for Climate Protection program due to financial concerns, and will consider several staff reports including a sole-source records management software contract, a development charge relief request for 199 Pine Street, and a $604,450 insurance renewal. Council will also vote on by-laws amending development charges and the clean and clear property by-law, and will enter closed session for land and litigation matters.
- Delegation requesting withdrawal from FCM/ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program
- Sole source procurement of records management software from Government Frameworks (GFW)
- Development charge relief request for 199 Pine Street, Waubaushene
- Municipal insurance renewal with BFL Canada for $604,450 (excluding PST)
- By-law 2024-67 amending development charge by-laws; By-law 2024-68 amending clean and clear property by-law
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include County of Simcoe advisories, a thank-you letter from the Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade committee, and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like provincial land transfer tax redistribution, affordable housing, and Enbridge gas rate increases.
- Resolution from King Township requesting redistribution of provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for infrastructure funding
- Resolution from Wawa to amend Ontario Building Code to include affordable housing plans
- Resolution from Adjala-Tosorontio regarding Enbridge Gas Inc. application to increase 2025 natural gas distribution rates
- County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive update: 510 toys, 112 lbs food, $1,133.65 donated
- County Road 4 construction in Bradford West Gwillimbury on schedule, reopening December 13, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to consider four applications: two minor variances for new dwellings at 1 Tanners Road and 162 Robins Point Road, and two consent (land severance) applications on Robins Point Road. Staff recommend approval for the 1 Tanners Road variance, subject to conditions. The committee will also review its 2025 meeting calendar.
- Minor variance 2024-A-11 at 1 Tanners Road: new dwelling with reduced setbacks, including 0m from the 178.0m G.S.C. elevation (15m required), 6.3m front yard (7.5m required), and 2.0m exterior side yard (4.5m required)
- Minor variance 2024-A-22 at 162 Robins Point Road
- Consent application 2024-B-17 on Robins Point Road
- Consent application 2024-B-18 on Robins Point Road
- 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting calendar
Tay Township Public Library Board
The Tay Township Public Library Board will vote on proposed updates to its Constitution and By-laws, and consider renaming the Library Services Intern position to Library Services Assistant starting January 1, 2025. The board will also receive the October accounts ($6,733), activities report, and statistics, and discuss a reciprocal agreement with Wasaga Beach Public Library. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Approve October 2024 accounts in the amount of $6,733
- Approve updates to Tay Township Public Library Board Constitution and By-laws
- Direct staff to update Library Services Intern position to Library Services Assistant effective January 1, 2025
- Extend Library Services Intern contract to December 31, 2024
- Correspondence from Wasaga Beach Public Library regarding reciprocal agreement
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence for Council's review, including a response from the Talpines Property Owners Association regarding the Tay Township Library Board. It also includes regional advisories from the County of Simcoe and resolutions from other municipalities.
- Talpines Property Owners Association response to Tay Township Library Board
- County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive advisory
- County of Simcoe National Housing Day celebration notice
- Resolution from Howick Township regarding 2025 OPP costs
- Resolution from Township of Larder Lake regarding LTT and GST redistribution
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss several staff reports and delegations. Key items include a development charge relief request for a 12-unit apartment conversion at 199 Pine Street, an update on drinking water source protection, and a proposed amendment to the Clean Yards By-law regarding tree concerns. The committee will also receive monthly activity reports and consider budget direction for 2025.
- Development charge relief request for 199 Pine Street (Forward Investment Group Inc.)
- Clean Yards By-law amendment to address dead/damaged trees on private property
- Development Charge By-law update related to Bill 185 to include growth-related studies
- 2025 Budget Direction: target for municipal tax rate levy increase
- Tax write-off applications totaling $1,067.70
Horticulture Committee
The Township of Tay Horticulture Committee is meeting to discuss a winter entrance sign decorating plan, set its 2025 meeting schedule, and hold a roundtable discussion. No formal decisions or financial items are on the agenda; the items are routine planning and scheduling matters.
- Winter Entrance Sign Decorating Plan
- 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Roundtable Discussion
- Next meeting set for February 11, 2025
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and resolutions for Council's information, not decisions. Items include a County of Simcoe advisory on a new Medical Priority Dispatch System, correspondence from Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing, and resolutions from other municipalities on rural road safety, OPP billing, and other topics.
- County of Simcoe advisory on new Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) starting November 14, 2024
- Habitat for Humanity Gateway North correspondence on affordable housing
- Resolutions from North Perth, Parry Sound, and Pelham requesting a provincial rural road safety program
- Resolution from Midland on sustainable funding for small urban municipalities (OPP billing model)
- Resolution from Georgian Bay urging resumption of the assessment cycle
Heritage Committee
The Tay Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to review information items, including a presentation from the Culture Alliance, and to finalize its 2025 work plan and budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.
- Finalize 2025 Work Plan and Budget
- Presentation on Culture Alliance's 'Do You Remember When?' video project and cultural asset map
- Discussion on promoting heritage designations with Nancy Matthews of Heritage Gray Highlands
- Review of Terms of Reference
Council Information Package
This information package contains correspondence and advisories for Council's review. It includes updates on County of Simcoe projects, health unit reports, and community correspondence.
- County Road 4 construction update in Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Simcoe County Museum $16.6 million expansion and temporary closure
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 2024 public beach monitoring report
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 316 correspondence regarding Waubaushene Cenotaph
- County of Simcoe 12th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards advisory
Library Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Library Review Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing provincial accessibility legislation and reports regarding library facilities. The meeting includes presentations on facility reviews and building condition assessments for several local branches.
- Review of Accessibility Legislation and Public Libraries report (LRC-2024-01)
- Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee virtual review of Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, and Waubaushene branches
- Bold Engineering Inc. building condition assessments for Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, and Port McNicoll branches
- Discussion regarding a library survey
Grants and Donations Committee
The Grants and Donations Committee is reviewing 18 applications for 2025 municipal support. The Township received requests totaling $61,833, while the proposed 2025 budget provides $25,000 for these grants.
- Review of 18 total grant and donation applications for 2025
- Proposed 2025 municipal grants and donations budget of $25,000
- Two pre-approved recurring grant requests valued at an estimated $3,483
- Fifteen applications identified as meeting policy requirements totaling $58,350 in requests
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include County of Simcoe updates on a HART Hub application for mental health and addictions, a manufacturer's forum, a bursary recipient, and resolutions from other municipalities on tile drain loan limits and OPP costs.
- County of Simcoe applied to host a HART Hub for homelessness and addiction recovery
- County of Simcoe 2024 Manufacturer's Forum on November 5 in Alliston
- Tay resident Olivia Ferlito selected for a Simcoe County Bursary
- Resolution from Clearview Township and Adelaide Metcalfe to increase tile drain loan limit
- Resolution from Town of Petawawa regarding 2025 OPP costs
Council
Council will consider removing the holding symbol from 274 Patterson Boulevard, allowing development to proceed, and will also review correspondence from the Town of Midland requesting financial support for the North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports, plus a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Removal of holding symbol for 274 Patterson Boulevard (By-law 2024-65)
- Request for financial support for North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
- By-law 2024-59 to confirm committee appointments
- Closed session for litigation and committee appointments
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information only, with no decisions or votes scheduled. Items include County of Simcoe advisories on a Positive Aging Strategy and a Halloween event, a health unit restructuring notice, and releases on winter sheltering and hospice funding.
- County of Simcoe enacted alternate spaces strategy for 2024/25 winter sheltering, effective October 15, 2024
- County of Simcoe invested $427,782 in regional hospice and palliative care services
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit approved organizational structure changes effective January 1, 2025
- County of Simcoe seeking input for new Positive Aging Strategy via community focus groups
- Simcoe County Museum hosting Night at the BOO-seum, October 23-25, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to consider two planning applications: a minor variance to allow a taller accessory building at 117 Mitchells Beach Road, and a consent application to create two new residential lots on rural land. Staff recommend approval for both, subject to conditions.
- Minor variance 2024-A-21: allow 6.7m accessory building height (zoning max 5.0m) at 117 Mitchells Beach Road, Victoria Harbour
- Consent 2022-B-29: sever two 4,599.25 m² lots (each 67.6m frontage on Ron Jones Road) from 13.05 ha retained parcel, Concession 2, East Part Lot 91
- Cash-in-lieu of parkland: 5% of appraised value of severed lands for consent application
- Conditions include registered reference plan, solicitor's conveyances, and two-year completion deadline
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations (compensation review) and a potential proposal from the mayor. The open portion includes agenda approval and a confirming by-law to adopt the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session under Municipal Act for labour relations/employee negotiations (Item 5.2)
- Closed session for potential proposal by Mayor Walker (Item 5.3)
- By-law 2024-64 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
Tay Township Public Library Board
The Tay Township Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items including September minutes, accounts of $1,949, and activity/statistics reports. The main business is voting on proposed updates to the library's personnel policies and its constitution and by-laws, as recommended by staff. The board will also receive verbal reports from the head librarian on a library review ad hoc committee and personnel policy housekeeping.
- Approve September 2024 accounts totaling $1,949
- Approve updates to Library Personnel Policies (schedules on employment, organizational structure, service/retirement recognition, workplace discrimination/harassment, workplace violence)
- Approve updates to Tay Township Public Library Board Constitution and By-laws
- Receive verbal report on Library Review Ad Hoc Committee
- Receive September 2024 activities report and statistics
Council Information Package
This meeting consists of a Council Information Package containing correspondence, invitations, and resolutions for review. The package includes a campaign request from Ontario's Big City Mayors regarding the homelessness and mental health crisis.
- Correspondence: Ontario's Big City Mayors 'SolveTheCrisis.ca' campaign request
- Invitation: Port McNicoll Legion Candlelight Vigil on November 10, 2024
- Release: County of Simcoe Gift-A-Lift fundraising campaign results
- Resolution: Township of Clearview updates to the Municipal Elections Act
- Resolution: Township of Springwater AMO OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign
Horticulture Committee - 10 Oct 2024 (Rescheduled from 8 Oct 2024)
The Township of Tay's Horticulture Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a new vice-chair and discussing seasonal decorations. The agenda includes deciding when to remove fall decorations and planning winter entrance sign decorating, followed by a roundtable discussion. This is a regular committee meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Election of a new Vice-Chair
- Discussion on when to remove fall decorations
- Planning for winter entrance sign decorating
- Roundtable discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing routine monthly activity reports from planning, building, law enforcement, fire, parks, roads, and corporate services. It will also consider extending the Flexible Work Arrangement trial period until December 2025 and approving the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Extension of Flexible Work Arrangement trial period until December 2025
- Approval of 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule
- Credit card payment activity six-month update
- Follow-up on request for support for Severn Sound Environmental Association
- Monthly activity reports from all departments
Seniors Advisory Committee
The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to elect a vice-chair, plan a seniors event for October 22, 2024, discuss a December event, and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda is mostly routine committee business with no major decisions or financial items.
- Election of Vice-Chair
- Seniors Event Planning - October 22, 2024
- December Event Discussion
- 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule (tentative dates: Jan 13, Mar 10, May 12, Sep 8, Nov 10)
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include County of Simcoe advisories and releases, thank-you letters, and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like aggregate taxation, deposit return, and mental health care.
- County of Simcoe Give-A-Lift campaign milestone event on Oct 8
- Simcoe County Museum Last Blast event Oct 12 with admission fees
- Ministry of Finance letter on new property class for aggregate extraction sites (Ontario Regulation 370/24)
- County of Simcoe LINX Transit celebrates 1,000,000th rider
- Resolution from Town of Cobourg supporting involuntary care for severe mental health and addictions
Heritage Committee
The Tay Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to review its draft 2025 work plan and draft budget, and to receive an update on new members. The work plan outlines projects such as property designations, revamping the Century Plaque Program, community events, website updates, a Huronia Museum photo identification project, a youth contest, heritage displays, story board sign repairs, QR plaque installation, walking tours, and community outreach. No final decisions are expected at this meeting; it is primarily for discussion and information.
- 2025 Work Plan draft includes property designation process under Ontario Regulation 9/06
- Century Plaque Program revamp and marketing plan
- Story board sign repair/replacement project
- QR plaque installation/replacement project
- 2025 draft budget review
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include a County of Simcoe advisory on a new medical dispatch triage system, minutes and reports from the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA), and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like alcohol sales, physician shortages, and lithium-ion batteries.
- County of Simcoe to launch Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) in November 2024
- SSEA 2025 draft budget with reduction from 11.4% to 2.68% increase
- SSEA request to extend Township of Tay treasurer services to Dec 31, 2024
- Resolution from Town of Cobourg on regulations for lithium-ion batteries
- Invitation to Waubaushene Legion Veterans Dinner on Nov 1, 2024
Council
Council will consider several planning and land sale items, including authorizing the sale of 552 Fifth Avenue in Port McNicoll to the Georgian Bay Native Women's Association, removing holding symbols on properties at 32 Gloucester Grove and 1, 13, 25, 37, 49, and 60 Todd Lane, and rezoning land on Ninth Avenue to allow eight smaller residential lots. Council will also hear a presentation from Community Reach about its transportation services and receive correspondence from municipalities regarding the Severn Sound Environmental Association.
- Sale of 552 Fifth Avenue, Port McNicoll to Georgian Bay Native Women's Association (By-law 2024-58)
- Removal of holding symbol at 32 Gloucester Grove (By-law 2024-60)
- Rezoning of Ninth Avenue lands to permit 8 lots with reduced frontage and area (By-law 2024-61)
- Removal of holding symbols at 1, 13, 25, 37, 49, 60 Todd Lane (By-law 2024-62)
- Presentation by Community Reach on accessible transportation services
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and resolutions for Council's information. It includes a request from the Municipality of Tweed, endorsed by the Township of Hilliard, for the Province to reabsorb OPP funding for small rural municipalities. It also includes the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's 2023 Annual Report and 2024-2025 Strategic Plan, a notice from the Township of Georgian Bay to withdraw from the Severn Sound Environmental Association, and a County of Simcoe release about a citizenship ceremony. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the items are for information only.
- Resolution from Municipality of Tweed requesting Province to reabsorb OPP funding costs for small rural municipalities
- Township of Hilliard resolution endorsing the request to reabsorb OPP funding
- Notice from Township of Georgian Bay to withdraw from the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA), effective December 31, 2025
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 2023 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2024-2025
- County of Simcoe release on welcoming 39 new Canadians at a citizenship ceremony
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to consider three minor variance applications. Staff recommend approval for all three, which involve a shipping container, a waterfront setback, and a lot coverage increase. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- 15 Tanners Road: variance to allow a pre-fabricated shipping container (14.86 m2) with cladding and roof, height 2.8 m (vs. 2.5 m max)
- 88 Hoyt Avenue: variance to reduce waterfront setback from 15.0 m to 10.0 m for a new single detached dwelling
- 344 Robins Point Road: variance to increase maximum lot coverage (details in staff report)
- Public comments received from neighbor at 92 Hoyt Avenue supporting the 88 Hoyt Avenue application
Library Ad Hoc Committee
The Library Review Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review options for the future of the three-branch library system, including a recommendation from the Library Board to build a new library in Port McNicoll. The committee will also consider building condition reports, usage statistics, and community input. This is the committee's first meeting, where it will elect a chair and vice-chair and set its schedule.
- Library Board recommends Option A: close Victoria Harbour and Waubaushene branches and build a new library in Port McNicoll
- Estimated 20-year repair costs for existing libraries: $1,372,250 (2024-2043)
- Waubaushene Library (17 Thiffault St) condition: good, $295,900 in repairs
- Theo & Elaine Bernard Library (145 Albert St) condition: poor, $558,800 in repairs
- J & M Young Library (715 4th Ave) condition: fair, $517,500 in repairs
Tay Township Public Library Board
The Board will review August 2024 monthly accounts totaling $6,059 and receive various activity and statistics reports. Members will also consider a program proposal for a Noon Year's Eve Party.
- Approval of August 2024 monthly accounts in the amount of $6,059
- Review of August 2024 activities and branch statistics reports
- Program proposal for a Noon Year's Eve Party
- Review of the TD Summer Reading Club report
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for council's information rather than decisions. Items include a County of Simcoe citizenship ceremony, agriculture sector updates, an SSEA quarterly report, a joint statement on Barrie's boundary expansion request, and thank-you letters.
- County of Simcoe hosting Citizenship Ceremony on Sept. 20 at County Administration Centre
- Simcoe County Agriculture Committee updates and 2024-2025 work plan
- SSEA 2024 2nd Quarter Report
- Joint statement on City of Barrie's boundary expansion request
- Thank-you letters for Tay Shore Trail Hogg River Bridge and Canada Day committee
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several staff recommendations, including a proposed denial of a temporary use by-law for parking a travel trailer at 274 Patterson Boulevard, and to receive updates on wastewater treatment options and monthly activity reports. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a potential land acquisition or disposition.
- Recommendation to deny temporary use by-law 2024-ZBA-19 for 274 Patterson Boulevard to park a travel trailer for 3 years
- Staff directed to proceed with option 5 for Victoria Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 expansion
- Approval of $2,128.24 in tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act
- Receipt of quarterly performance reports for Tay Area DWS, Rope DWS, Victoria Harbour WWTP, and Port McNicoll WWTP
- Closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of township-owned land
Heritage Committee
The Tay Township Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the designation of heritage properties, a proposed youth heritage contest, the Century Plaque Program, and the 2025 budget submission. The committee will also review its 2024 work plan, which includes installing new historic street signs and revamping the heritage webpage. No final decisions are expected at this meeting; most items are for discussion or information.
- Discussion of heritage property designation process and information package
- Proposed youth contest for grades 7-8 with prizes of $50, $25, and $10
- Century Plaque Program revamp and relaunch planned for 2025
- 2025 budget submission review
- Historic Street Signs Phase #2: 12 new signs on 6 poles at 6 intersections, installation planned for fall 2024
Horticulture Committee
The Tay Township Horticulture Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including the design of the Marina Josey Memorial Sign, planting plans for Night Beacon Daylilies, and fall entrance sign decorating. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Marina Josey Memorial Sign design discussion
- Night Beacon Daylily planting plans
- Fall Entrance Sign Decorating Plans
- Roundtable discussion
Seniors Advisory Committee
The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the 2024 budget, the October Seniors Talk, and updates on lanterns for seniors and the Age-Friendly Initiative. The committee will also review a draft Age-Friendly Community Plan and select a date for the November meeting.
- Welcome Linda Mullins to the committee
- 2024 Budget Update
- October Seniors Talk planning
- Verbal update on lanterns for senior residents
- Draft Age-Friendly Initiative and Long-Term Goals Planning Document review
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package, not a decision-making agenda. Council is receiving two items for information: a County of Simcoe advisory about the annual Week of Welcome (September 16-20, 2024) and a thank-you letter from Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care for support of the Tee Off With Tay event. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- County of Simcoe Week of Welcome advisory, Sept 16-20, 2024, with events including a citizenship ceremony and job fair
- Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care thank-you letter for Tee Off With Tay support
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information, not decisions. It includes a County of Simcoe release about a new rental market dashboard, a City of Brantford resolution supporting provincial changes to municipal codes of conduct, and a Township of Russell resolution supporting updates to the Municipal Elections Act.
- County of Simcoe launches Rental Market Aggregator Dashboard tool
- City of Brantford resolution on legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct and enforcement
- Township of Russell resolution to support AMCTO provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act
Planning Public Meeting
The Township of Tay is holding a Planning Public Meeting to hear public input on two applications: a temporary use by-law to allow a travel trailer at 274 Patterson Boulevard, and a zoning by-law amendment to permit eight lots on Ninth Avenue with reduced frontage and area requirements. Council has not yet taken a position on either application.
- Temporary use by-law for 274 Patterson Boulevard to allow occasional travel trailer storage/use for up to 3 years
- Zoning by-law amendment for Plan 552, Lots 197, 219-224; Part Lots 198, 225-230, Ninth Avenue to rezone from R2(H) to R2*
- Proposed lots would have minimum frontage of 13.7 metres and area of 543 square metres, versus current 18.0 metres and 557 square metres
- Public correspondence includes letters of support and opposition for the Patterson Boulevard application
Council
Tay Township Council will hear a delegation from the Talpines Property Owners Association urging the preservation of all three library branches, and will vote on several zoning by-law amendments, including rezonings at 1338 Old Fort Road, 409 Thorpe Avenue, and the removal of holding symbols on Dignard and First Avenues. Council will also consider a funding formula for joint municipal committees, deny a property tax interest relief request, and deny a cemetery adoption program request.
- Delegation from Talpines POA re: Tay Libraries, A Place for us All
- Zoning by-law amendment for 1338 Old Fort Road to permit a pool shed and larger accessory dwelling unit
- Zoning by-law amendment for 409 Thorpe Avenue from R2-21(H) to R2-36
- Removal of holding symbols at 233 & 237 Dignard Avenue and 224 First Avenue
- Denial of property tax interest relief for 2909 Ogdens Beach Road ($410.64 penalty reversal)
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information, not decisions. Items include a County of Simcoe newcomer awards nomination notice, a thank-you letter to the fire department, an invitation to a Week of Welcome event, a release supporting a homelessness and mental health campaign, and resolutions from other municipalities on recycling and salary disclosure.
- County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards nominations open until September 20, 2024
- Thank-you letter to Tay Volunteer Fire Brigade for response to fire at North Simcoe Veterinary Services
- Invitation to Week of Welcome: A Celebration of Cultures at Midland Public Library on September 21
- Resolution from Town of South Bruce Peninsula requesting amendment to Blue Box regulation for ineligible recycling sources
- Resolution from Township of Stirling-Rawdon requesting Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act update for inflation
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to consider five applications: four minor variances and one consent. Planning staff recommend approval for all, subject to conditions. The applications involve properties on Silver Birch Crescent, Tanners Road, Wood Road, Mary Street, and Beacon Street.
- 30 Silver Birch Crescent: minor variance to allow a detached accessory building on a vacant lot with a reduced interior side yard setback of 1.11 m (required 2.0 m).
- 1 Tanners Road: minor variance for a new dwelling with reduced front yard (3.0 m vs 7.5 m), exterior side yard (1.90 m vs 4.5 m), and 0 m setback to the 178.0 m G.S.C. elevation (required 15 m).
- 1060 Wood Road: minor variance application (details in staff report).
- Mary Street: minor variance application for properties 2024-A-13-17.
- 2 Beacon Street: consent application (2024-B-15).
Tay Township Public Library Board
The Tay Township Public Library Board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from June 18, 2024, and library accounts for June ($3,066) and July ($19,762). They will also receive activity reports, statistics, and newsletters, and discuss an update on the room rental agreement.
- Approve library accounts for June 2024 ($3,066) and July 2024 ($19,762)
- Receive library activities reports for June and July 2024
- Review library statistics for June, July, and quarterly (April–June 2024)
- Discuss room rental agreement update and draft application for use of meeting space
- Approve minutes of June 18, 2024 regular and closed session meetings
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and resolutions for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include a resident's complaint about trail mowing damaging gardens, a County of Simcoe release on health-care expansion, and resolutions from other municipalities on infrastructure funding, physician shortages, and other topics.
- Letter from Rene McCutcheon about Tay Shore Trail mowing damaging gardens at 58 King Road, Waubaushene
- County of Simcoe release on expanded medical clinic space at Georgian Village in Penetanguishene
- Resolution from City of Quinte West calling for doubled Canada Community-Building Fund allocations
- Resolutions from West Nipissing and Loyalist on infrastructure funding pressures
- Resolutions on physician shortages from Lake of Bays, Larder Lake, and Terrace Bay
Horticulture Committee
The Township of Tay Horticulture Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and discussing committee items. Topics include a tribute to Marina Josey, farm equipment for the Township Office garden, and a roundtable discussion. No correspondence was received.
- Marina Josey tribute discussion
- Farm equipment for Township Office garden
- Roundtable discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and resolutions for council's information, not decisions. Items include a letter from the Township of Tiny supporting a review of the Severn Sound Environmental Association funding formula, a recommendation from KICLEI for Simcoe County to withdraw from the Partners for Climate Protection program, a letter of support urging the government to resume the assessment cycle, and a resolution from Bradford West Gwillimbury on a joint health campaign.
- Correspondence from Township of Tiny supporting independent review of SSEA funding formula and Letter of Agreement
- KICLEI recommendation for Simcoe County to withdraw from Partners for Climate Protection program (By-Law No. 6735)
- Letter of support from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan urging resumption of assessment cycle
- Resolution from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on AMO-OMA joint health resolution campaign
Heritage Committee
The Tay Township Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to review its 2024 work plan and discuss an essay contest. The agenda also includes receiving the CHOnews summer newsletter as correspondence. No decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.
- 2024 Work Plan Review
- Essay Contest discussion
- CHONews Summer Newsletter received
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information, not decisions. Items include a letter recognizing staff member Mercia Barron, a County of Simcoe logging notice, and resolutions from other municipalities on physician shortages, asset recruitment, the forest sector, lithium-ion batteries, and sustainable funding for small rural municipalities.
- Letter from Nancy Rowland recognizing staff member Mercia Barron for assistance with a building permit application
- County of Simcoe notice of tree harvesting in the Sturgeon River Tract and Tay Township property at 2183 Ron Jones Road
- Resolutions from multiple municipalities urging the Province to address the physician shortage
- Resolution from Wawa on asset recruitment obligations
- Resolution from Wawa on supporting Ontario's forest sector
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. It includes a County of Simcoe press release about the start of the 2024 Fierté Simcoe Pride season and a resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury endorsing the creation of province-wide long-service medals for police and paramedics.
- County of Simcoe release: 2024 Fierté Simcoe Pride season runs July 29 to August 11, 2024
- Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution 2024-206: Endorses province-wide long-service medals for police and paramedics
- Resolution requests Premier and ministers to create such awards, modeled on existing firefighter medals
Planning Public Meeting
The Township of Tay is holding a Planning Public Meeting to hear public input on two proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. Council has not yet taken a position on either application. The first would rezone 409 Thorpe Avenue to allow a single detached dwelling on private services. The second would rezone part of 1338 Old Fort Road to permit a pool shed and a larger accessory dwelling unit.
- Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 409 Thorpe Avenue to rezone from R2*21(H) to R2*36 to permit a single detached dwelling on private services
- Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 1338 Old Fort Road to rezone a portion from Environmental Protected (EP) to Agriculture Exception (A*) to permit a pool shed
- Amendment for 1338 Old Fort Road also seeks to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit up to 185.8 square metres (2000 sq ft) and 7.10 metres (23.29 ft) high, exceeding current limits of 111.0 square metres (1200 sq ft) and 6.0 metres (19.69 ft)
- Public comments on both applications will be accepted in writing or orally at the meeting
- No comments have been received prior to the meeting for the 409 Thorpe Avenue application
Council
Council will consider several planning items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 416 David Avenue, an extension of the draft plan approval for Victoria Glen Phase 3, and removal of holding symbols on two properties. Delegations will address Long Point Road, scattering gardens, and a potential land swap with the Georgian Bay Native Women's Association. The meeting also includes a closed session for land acquisition and personal matters.
- Rezone 416 David Avenue from R2-21(H) to R2-36 and enter into a Site Plan Agreement
- Extend draft plan approval for Victoria Glen Phase 3 (File TA-T-93026) to December 31, 2029
- Remove holding symbols on 268 Kingfisher Avenue and 163 First Avenue
- Consider funding request from Georgian Bay Native Women's Association (Option to be selected)
- Amend Cemetery Rules and Regulations By-law No. 2019-49 (draft By-law 2024-48)
Council Information Package
This meeting package contains correspondence and notices for Council's information. It includes a resolution from Frontenac County regarding physician shortages and a news release from Simcoe County regarding community safety initiatives.
- Frontenac County resolution requesting the Province recognize physician shortages
- Simcoe County expansion of Community Safety Teams to Orillia, Midland, and Collingwood
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to consider five applications: two minor variances and three consents. Staff recommend approval of the 520 O'Leary Lane minor variance to allow a 100.63 m² addition with a reduced side yard setback, subject to conditions. The other applications are for properties on Grandview Road, Hoyt Avenue, Limestone Road, and Industrial Road.
- 520 O'Leary Lane: minor variance for 100.63 m² addition with 0.36 m interior side yard setback (staff recommend approval)
- 138 Grandview Road: minor variance application 2024-A-09
- 26 Hoyt Avenue: consent application 2024-B-13
- 136/140 Limestone Road: consent application 2024-B-14
- 28/32 Industrial Road: consent application 2024-B-16
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Township of Tay, containing correspondence and notices for Council's information rather than decisions. Items include provincial updates on geologic carbon storage, property assessment changes, and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like physician shortages, OPP funding, and basic income.
- Correspondence from Ontario government on geologic carbon storage backgrounder
- Ministry of Natural Resources proposal for commercial-scale geologic carbon storage framework
- MPAC notice on new multi-residential property (municipal reduction) subclass
- Ministry of Finance letter on aggregate extraction site tax changes for 2024
- Resolution from Municipality of Tweed on sustainable funding for OPP