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5289 Concession Road 3 - Public Meeting Regarding the Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Council has received the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 5289 Concession Road 3, and so far, there haven’t been any public comments. A detailed planning report is in the works and will be presented to Council before any decisions are made. If the amendment gets the green light, the severance proposal will then go to the Committee of Adjustment for further review.
3911 Concession Road 3 - Public Meeting Regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment
Council has received the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 3911 Concession Road 3, with no public comments submitted. A detailed planning report will be prepared and presented to Council before any decisions are made. If the amendment is approved, the severance proposal will move to the Committee of Adjustment for further review.
Staff Report: Colgan Subdivision Services Review
At the January 15, 2025, meeting, Council directed staff to respond to a resident’s questions about water and wastewater services in Colgan. Water consumption records are updated annually and found on our Water/Wastewater page.
Staff will keep Council updated as more data is gathered and reviewed to refine water and wastewater rates.
Council directed staff to prepare and present a By-law at the March Regular Meeting to make the wastewater meter rate apply to 80% of the total water meter consumption representing a 20% reduction in wastewater bills.
Staff Report: Official Plan Status Update
Council received the update for the Official Plan Status Update.
Next steps include a Gap Analysis to review the material submitted by the consultant to identify any gaps based on recent changes and policies that are no longer application, and Refinement of the Draft Official Plan (Version 3) to incorporate feedback from Draft Version 2, integrate recent planning changes into the new draft and generate schedules. These steps will include hosting an Open House/Statutory Public Meeting to engage residents and stakeholders for final input.
Correspondence from the Town of Halton Hills regarding Sovereignty of Canada.
Correspondence was received by Council from the Town of Halton Hills regarding Sovereignty of Canada.
Council directed staff to prepare correspondence containing this resolution for circulation to the office of the United States President through Canadian diplomatic channels with copies to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Finance, local Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs).
Staff Report: Municipal Insurance Pool
Approximately two years ago the County of Simcoe, all 16 member municipalities and the City of Orillia agreed to began work toward establishing a Municipal Insurance Pool (MIP).
Council approved the participation in the Municipal Insurance Pool that will reduce an existing expense by 13 to 20% immediately, and then by 19 to 27% after set-up, and that the Treasurer will sit on the board as part of the Municipality.
Staff Report: Purchase of Bandit Woodchipper
Council approved the purchase of a Bandit Woodchipper in the amount of $85,820.70 plus taxes.
Staff Report: Purchase of Combination of Plow/Sander Truck
Council approved the purchase of a Western Star Truck in the amount of $412,310.00 plus taxes.
SB Adjala Developments Inc. Subdivision Development Agreement
Staff referred this to staff for additional consultation. A Special Council Meeting will be held in the coming weeks regarding this topic. Please check out meeting calendar or social media for the confirmed date.
Proposed Land Acknowledgement and Reconciliation Action Plan Committee Terms of Reference
Council approved the proposed Land Acknowledgement that will be read during Regular Council and Committee Meetings. The Land Acknowledgement reads, “The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is situated on the lands within Treaty 18 being the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg peoples, including the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. This land is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples as stewards of the land and we honour their resilience as well as their culture, and of our shared respect for the lands, plants, animals and waterways, which sustains us all. We recognize the injustices against Indigenous Peoples and are mindful that the decisions of government impact our shared land and all the inhabitants. We commit to reconciliation as a journey, foster Indigenous cultural awareness and educational opportunities; establish respectful and healthy relations with Indigenous Peoples; continue to steward the land and its inhabitants; and to cultivate an inclusive community for all.”
By-law 2025-011
Council approved an agreement with the Essa Public Library Board, granting Adjala-Tosorontio residents’ access to library cards.
By-law 2025-012
Council approved the By-law to enable the Township to bill and collect the 2025 Interim Tax Levy based on 50% of the previous year’s annualized taxes for each property, according to the last revised assessment roll. The first installment is due March 31, 2025, with the second installment due May 30, 2025.
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