The Wasaga Beach Record

Council

April 10, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, B. Smith, T. Snell, E. Timms, R. White

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (34 motions)

32 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council proclaim April 24, 2025 as Human Values Day in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT Council proclaim May 1 - 7, 2025 as National Youth Week in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
That an additional item be added to the closed session: Item 19.3.3 Litigation in accordance with Section 239(2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the contents of the agenda for April 10, 2025 be approved as circulated.
Moved by R. White, seconded by J. Belanger
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 27, 2025, are hereby adopted as circulated.
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the delegation by Don Douglas to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the delegation by Hindu Legacy to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by F. Ego, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the delegation by Arlene Weel to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the delegation by Gregory Kasparian to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the delegation by Tom Jacobs to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the delegation by Andrew Dick to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by F. Ego, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the delegation by Diane Kerluke to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the delegation by Aleem Kanji to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the delegation by Dylan Tuck to Council pertaining to the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law be received.
Moved by F. Ego, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
That item 8.10.1 (Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law) be
Moved by B. Smith, seconded by E. Timms
Referred
THAT the report titled: Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received; and THAT Council adopt By-law #2025-12 being a By-law to regulate Fireworks. Yea (5) B. Smith, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, and R. White Nay (2) T. Snell, and E. Timms
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach Drinking Water System - MECP Annual Inspection Report (2024) to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy Amendment, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received; THAT By-law 2020-13 being a By-law to adopt the Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy be repealed; and T HAT the amended Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy attached as Appendix A be approved.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Firebreaks in New Construction Policy, to the Council meeting of March 6, 2024, be received; THAT Council approve the Firebreaks in New Construction Policy, attached to this report forming Appendix A; and THAT Council direct staff to update the Fees and Charges Bylaw to cover requests for amending firebreak plans under the Firebreaks in New Construction Policy.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Committee of Adjustment 2024 Annual Report, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Town of Wasaga Beach Film Policy, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received; and THAT Council adopt the Town of Wasaga Beach Film Policy, as presented in Appendix A of this report.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: 2025 Cemetery Fees and Charges Update to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025 be received; THAT the 2025 Fees and Charges increase for the Wasaga Beach Cemetery, as outlined in this report, be approved; and THAT the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law schedules be amended and brought back to Council to incorporate the newly approved fees.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the Consent List items under Minutes of Boards and Committees be received for information:
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach Public School final operating Agreement and Capital Cost Payment Approval to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025 be received; THAT Council approve the payment of the Town’s proportional share of the new Wasaga Beach Public School to the Simcoe County District School Board for total capital costs not exceeding the budgeted amount of $2,544,020.00; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Wasaga Beach Public School Joint Use and Cost Sharing Agreement as appended to this report. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by R. White, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the report titled: Capital Works Project Status Quarterly Update – 2025 Q1 Report, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Transmitter Replacement Program, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2024, be received; THAT Council approve the Transmitter Replacement Program, in accordance with RFP No. PW2025-09, be awarded to Wamco Municipal Products (Div.of Emco Corporation), in the amount of $213,750.00, excluding H.S.T.; and THAT recognizing the budget availability, staff be authorized to expand the scope and quantity of transmitter replacements to the upset budget limit of $400,000. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the report titled: Application for Official Plan Amendment (OP01/22) – 31 Lyons Court, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received; and THAT Council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 62, as recommended by Planning staff in this report . Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Nay (1) F. Ego
Moved by R. White, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the report titled: Beachfront Redevelopment Return on Investment, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2024, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by J. Belanger
Carried
THAT the report titled: 2024 Fiscal Year End Report to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received; THAT the reserve transfers to clear deficits and surplus balances as noted in the attached Appendix A be approved for processing for the closing of the 2024 fiscal year end; THAT the Treasurer be authorized to process any required additional adjustments to finalize the year-end processing, reporting back to Council at a later date on additional adjustments; THAT the carryover amounts in Table 1 and Table 6 be authorized for expenditure in 2025 in relation to the appropriate project, including the carryover amounts that are not captured in the 2025 final budget due to timing of budget approval and closing of prior fiscal year-end; and THAT the new reserve accounts and reserve reallocations identified in this report be approved. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the report titled: Accessibility Advisory Committee Logo Redesign to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by R. White
Referred
THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the April 10, 2025, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by T. Snell
Carried

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