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Presentations
Presentations are heard by Council for the purpose of information only.
There were no presentations.
Deputations
1. Deputation from Kayon Watson, Founder and Board Member Reach and Serve Foundation Inc. regarding School Backpack Drive.
Council received the deputation and waived the rental fees for Saturday, August 23 for the School Backpack Drive.
2. Deputation from Sgt Jeremy Daniels, Nottawasaga OPP Detachment, regarding Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run 2025
Council received the deputation and waived the rental fees for Thursday, June 12, 2025 for the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run 2025.
Consent Agenda
1. Staff Report: 2024 Capital Project Year-End Status Update
Staff have provided an update with the 2024 year-end capital status of the 2024 approved capital projects and prior years capital carry forward projects.
Council received the update.
2. Staff Report: Public Information Centre to present the draft Official Plan
A Public Information Centre (PIC) is scheduled for June 12, 2025, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. to present the draft Official Plan (OP) for the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. This PIC serves as an opportunity to engage public feedback, stakeholders, businesses, landowners, agencies, and Indigenous communities.
The Township encourages residents to attend the Municipal Centre on June 12 to learn more, participate in a survey, and ask questions directly to staff.
Council received the report.
3. Staff Report: Community and Pollinator Garden Program
The Community and Pollinator Garden program Policy was enacted by Council in 2021 to support healthy living and foster community engagement to establish community gardens on Township owned lands. The program relies heavily on volunteers who care and maintain the gardens.
No volunteer applications were received to support the operation of the program in 2025.
Council received report.
4. Staff Report: Strong Mayor Powers
On May 1, 2025 Strong Mayor Powers was given to 170 municipalities, including the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, by the Province of Ontario. This report is to provide more information to Council regarding these powers.
Council received the report.
5. Correspondence from the County of Simcoe, dated April 24, 2025 regarding Request to Consider Consent of County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25 to Change the Composition of County Council.
Council passed a motion to not consent to the by-law.
6. Community Development and Event Committee Minutes dated Monday, April 28, 2025.
Council received the minutes.
Staff Reports
1. Placement of Hot Mix Asphalt and Shoulder Gravel
In the 2025 Capital budget, Council approved the following capital works projects:
- Asphalt resurfacing from Concession Road 3 to Concession Road 4 on 17 Sideroad Tosorontio
- New asphalt from 5 Sideroad North to Marigold Boulevard on Concession Road 8 Adjala
- Asphalt resurfacing from Concession Road 6/7 Clearview to Simcoe County Road 12 on Concession Road 3 Tosorontio
- Asphalt resurfacing from 5 Sideroad South to HWY #9 on Mono/Adjala Townline
Council awarded the contract to Lisbon Paving.
2. Supply and Placement of Double Surface Treatment
In the 2025 Capital budget, Council approved double surface treatment of 20 Sideroad from Concession Road 2 West to the Mulmur-Tosorontio Townline.
Council awarded the contract Miller Paving Limited.
3. Proposed Amendment to Township Parking By-law to Prohibit Parking Over a Sidewalk and to Require a 3 metre Clearance from Hydrants
Staff reviewed Parking By-law 04-21 in conjunction with Public Works and Fire, and it was confirmed that the Highway Traffic Act R.R.O. 1990 Regulation 604 Parking (1) confirms that the council of a municipality having authority over the highway, can pass a by-law prohibiting the following:
(a) No person shall park a vehicle in a manner as to obstruct, ii) a sidewalk
(b) within three metres of a point in the edge of the roadway and nearest fire hydrant.
The recommendation is that an amendment to the current parking by-law include the following:
Sidewalk/footpaths means a portion of a highway or right of way that is set aside by the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio for the use of pedestrians. Where signs are not posted no person shall park or permit a vehicle to be parked on or over a sidewalk or foot path. That, where signs are not posted no person shall park or permit a vehicle to be parked within 3 meters of a hydrant.
Council approved the amendment and further communication to the public will be sent out via social media channels and tax inserts.
By-laws
1. By-law 2025-032 – Amend By-law 04-21
Council approved the amendment.
2. By-law 2025-033 - 2025 Final Tax Rates and Ratio Levy By-law
Council approved the 2025 Final Tax Rates and Ratio Levy.
3. By-law 2025-034 - Library Services Agreement with the Clearview Public Library Board
Council approved Library Services Agreement with Clearview Public Library.
4. By-law 2025-035 - Library Services Agreement with New Tecumseth Public Library Board
Council approved Library Services Agreement with New Tecumseth Public Library Board.
Notices of Motion
- Councillor Borsos - Lorretto Wecca Drinking Water System
WHEREAS the Township has an obligation to provide safe drinking water and to keep residents informed of any potential health risks.
AND WHEREAS the Trihalomethane (THM) levels in the Loretto Wecca drinking water system were observed at 101.3 µg/L Running Annual Average (RAA), exceeding the Ontario drinking water standard of 100 µg/L by 1.3% and the Township was not notified within the statutory timeframe;
AND WHEREAS since this exceedance, Township Staff, in cooperation with Ontario Clean Water Agency (OWCA) have identified and assessed methods of mitigation and control of THM levels in the Loretto water system;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT an official notice of exceedance and information regarding the potential side effects of Trihalomethane (THM) and the works completed to mitigate the potential for occurrence be included in the July 2025 water bills for Loretto;
AND FURTHER that the report with recommendations and next steps be posted to the Township website no later than May 15th, 2025;
AND FURTHER that anytime THM or any other contaminant levels exceed the Ontario Drinking Water Standard, residents and Council receive a notification of the exceedance within ten (10) business days through the Township website which will include the following information:
- Recorded contaminant levels
- Sample number(s) and date(s).
- Potential health implications.
- Steps taken by OCWA and the Township to address the issue, including any precautionary measures residents should take, if any;
AND FURTHER that OCWA through Township Staff submit a quarterly report on water quality including THM levels to be posted on the Township website and circulated to Council through email that include monthly readings (when available) with sample dates, levels, and their correlation to Ontario Drinking Water Standard guidelines;
AND FURTHER that Township staff to investigate and prepare a report to Council on alternative water sources for all settlement areas, including but not limited to feasibility of connecting to the Georgian Pipeline, cost estimates, and implementation timelines, summarizing findings in a detailed report presented to Council by no later than October 31, 2025.
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