Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Timmswith respect to the Farmer's Market Report as her spouse is currently considering a vendor opportunity at the market and this matter may affect vendor participation or policies
What was decided (24 motions)
23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the contents of the agenda for May 15, 2025, be approved as circulated.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 24, 2025, be adopted as circulated.
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the presentation by Michael Lacroix and Jory Pritchard-Kerr, to Council pertaining to the CGMH Strategic Plan and CGMH Foundation Fundraising Campaign, be received.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the presentation information regarding the CGMH and CGMH Foundation Fundraising Campaign be
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by R. White
Referred
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 E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach WPCP Performance Report January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025, 2025 to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach DWS Performance Report January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025 to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Application for an Extension to the Approval of the Wasaga Heights Inc. Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS0125), to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; and 2. THAT Council approve a three year extension to the Draft Approval for the Wasaga Heights Inc. Plan of Subdivision, including minor amendments to the associated conditions of draft plan approval, with a lapsing date of May 26, 2028.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report Update for 2024, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Strong Mayor Legislation, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Contract Award - Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Bar Screen Replacement and HVAC Upgrades to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; T HAT W. A. Stephenson Mechanical Contractors Limited be awarded Contract RFB#25-41 in the amount of $3,424,640.00 (Excl. HST); THAT the works be approved as a multi-year project, with an estimated scheduling as presented in the Project Financial Plan, attached as Appendix A; and T HAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information.
Moved by R. White, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
THAT the Consent List items under Minutes of Boards and Committees be received for information:
Moved by F. Ego, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the report titled: Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 - Contract No. PW2025-15 - Tender Award, for the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; and THAT Council award the contract to Arnott Construction Ltd. for the Beach Area 1 Roadways Reconstruction Phase 1 capital works project, in accordance with the terms of reference within tender PW2025-15, at a cost of $25,919,764.50 , which includes contingencies but excludes HST; and THAT the additional unbudgeted 2025 project cost of $2,239,185 be approved, funded as per the financial implications section of this report; and THAT the total project cost of $28,690,991 be approved as a multi-year capital project; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with Arnott Construction Ltd. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by J. Belanger
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor F. Ego, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT the report titled: Parking Request – 40 th Street North, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; THAT the request to prohibit on-street parking on 40 th Street North be granted on a temporary basis until such time as a more fulsome Parking Strategy can be undertaken by the Town to determine whether on-street parking should be permanently prohibited on 40 th Street North; THAT if further requests are received to consider prohibiting on-street parking prior to the Parking Strategy being undertaken, a minimum of 90% neighbour support on the impacted street be requested prior to Council’s consideration of the request; and THAT the municipal Dunkerron parking lot be retained until such time as a more fulsome parking strategy has been undertaken. 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: Wasaga Beach Farmers Market Agreement 2025 Amendment, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve the amended Farmers Market Agreement, attached as Appendix A. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, and R. White Conflict (1) E. Timms
Moved by R. White, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the report titled: Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law Update, to the Council meeting of May 15 2025, be received; THAT Staff be directed to bring By-law #2025-17 being a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Parking forward for adoption; THAT Staff be directed to bring By-law #2025-18 being a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Non-Parking forward for adoption; THAT Council enact the following policies attached to this report: #5-8 AMPS Prevention of Political Interference #5-9 AMPS Conflict of Interest #5-10 AMPS Financial Management and Reporting #5-11 AMPS Public Complaint Filing #5-12 AMPS Financial Hardship #5-13 AMPS Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officer; THAT Council approve the administrative fees associated with AMPS, listed in Appendix I and detailed in this report; and THAT Staff be directed to include these fees in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law, as amended. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by R. White
Carried
That Council directs staff to prepare a comprehensive report on the feasibility of reinstating town-owned docks at the Nancy Island parking lot or other suitable locations along the Nottawasaga River, to include considerations regarding water level fluctuations, phased Implementation, construction costs, environmental and regulatory considerations and community benefits.
Moved by R. White, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
WHEREAS the current economy it contributing to financial constraints that prevent Town residents from purchasing basic clothing, which can impact their well-being and opportunities; AND WHEREAS clothing is a fundamental need for hygiene, protection from the elements, and social acceptance. Clothing insecurity can affect individuals' self-esteem, social interactions, and ability to seek employment; AND WHEREAS the Clearview Community Church on Sunnidale Road operates a Clothing Depot run by volunteers on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 4-6pm for those in need; AND WHEREAS there is currently no public transportation directly to the Clearview Community Church to allow those in need to attend the Clothing Depot to obtain the necessary basic clothing needs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to arrange for a bus service the first Thursday of every month from the Food Bank to the Clearview Community Church located at 800 Sunnidale Road between 3:30pm-5pm as a 2025 pilot program; AND FURTHER THAT Town Staff design a 1 page “print out” advertising the Clothing Depot and free public transportation, to be displayed at the Food Bank and other locations such as Churches, and Town facilities.
Moved by F. Ego, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the May 15, 2025, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
Moved by R. White, seconded by F. Ego
Carried
That Kelly Kramer be appointed to the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee to represent the local business associations; and That Kim Haider and Kim Valiere to appointed to the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee as members at large from the general business community.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
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 F. Ego
Carried
1. THAT the presentation information regarding the CGMH and CGMH Foundation Fundraising Campaign be referred to staff to return with a report on the ability and funding model to provide $4 million in funding for the new hospital.
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by R. White
Carried
1. THAT the report titled: Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law Update, to the Council meeting of May 15 2025, be received; 2. THAT Staff be directed to bring By-law #2025-17 being a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Parking forward for adoption; 3. THAT Staff be directed to bring By-law #2025-18 being a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Non- Parking forward for adoption; 4. THAT Council enact the following policies attached to this report: a. #5-8 AMPS Prevention of Political Interference b. #5-9 AMPS Conflict of Interest c. #5-10 AMPS Financial Management and Reporting d. #5-11 AMPS Public Complaint Filing e. #5-12 AMPS Financial Hardship f. #5-13 AMPS Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officer; 5. THAT Council approve the administrative fees associated with AMPS, listed in Appendix I and detailed in this report; and 6. THAT Staff be directed to include these fees in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law, as amended. Yea (7): B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White