Regular Council meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month, with Closed Session beginning at at 5:30 p.m., when required and Open Session at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers located at 7855 30th Sideroad, Alliston. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Agendas are posted the website on the Thursday prior to the monthly Council meeting. Minutes are posted once approved by Council.
Archived Agendas and Minutes are available by request from the Clerk’s Department.
Matters Ahead
Matters Ahead is your go-to resource for staying informed about the key topics, discussions, and potential actions that will be addressed in the upcoming Regular Council Meeting. This update helps keep you in the loop and encourages your participation on important community matters before decisions are made. Stay engaged, stay informed, and be a part of shaping our community’s future.
If you’d like to share your thoughts, you can either attend in person or submit a written comment for the Clerk to read during the meeting. Public comments must relate to an agenda item listed as Staff Report, Correspondence, or By-law.
To have your written comments included, please send them to the Clerk by noon on the day of the meeting.
2026
Watch live on our YouTube Channel
Open Session: 6:30 P.M.
Presentations
Presentations are heard by Council for the purpose of information only.
- Presentation from Natalie Baker, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), regarding Township of Adjala-Tosorontio 2025 Drinking Water Regulatory Reports.
- Presentation from John Willmetts, Interim Director of Engineering and Public Works, regarding Public Works Department 2025 Year in Review.
- Presentation from Todd Aiken, Fire Chief, regarding Adjala-Tosorontio Fire Department 2025 Year in Review.
- Presentation from Debbie Anderson, Director of Building, Planning and By-law, regarding Building, Planning and By-law Department 2025 Year in Review.
Deputations
There are no Deputations.
Public Meetings
There are no Public Meetings.
Public Comment
Members of the Public may request their comments to be read by the Clerk or present their comments orally. Only Public Comments related to an item on the agenda listed as Staff Reports, Correspondence and By-laws will be considered.
Consent Agenda
These are routine items that can be approved in one-single vote or pulled by a member of Council for discussion.
In accordance with the Municipal Act, an annual report must be presented to Council providing a summary of the remuneration and expenses paid in that year to each member of Council and to persons appointed by the municipality to serve as a member of any body, including a local board.
The Municipal Act, established four (4) restricted acts after Nomination Day in the year of a municipal election if the new council will include less than three-quarters of the members of the outgoing council. This is commonly know as “lame duck period”.
- Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority regarding NVCA February 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
- Application for Special Occasions Permit from Scott W. Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer, Lisle Astros Baseball Club
Staff Reports
These reports give Council the key details and recommendations they need to make informed decisions.
Under the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 170/03), the Township is required to complete Regulatory Reports for each of our Drinking Water Systems. The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) has prepared the 2025 Drinking Water Regulatory Reports for the Township in accordance with regulation.
The Township is required to possess a valid Municipal Drinking Water Licence for each of the Drinking Water Systems it operates. Licences are valid for a period of five (5) years. The application for Licence renewal has five (5) components, including an approved Financial Plan. This report presents the Financial Plan for Council approval and fulfills the final component of the Licence renewal application. Upon approval by Council, Staff will proceed with submitting the Licence application to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
On January 26, 2026, the Province announced that the Township was successful in its grant application to the Health and Safety Water Stream, and would be receiving $28,921,880.95 in funding to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Everett. This transfer agreement will allow the Township to receive the funds.
This report is in response to a Notice of Motion brought forward at the February 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting by Councillor Meadows, regarding Everett Development. In conjunction with information contained within this report and discussions held at the March 4, 2026 Special Council Meeting, Staff are recommending that the Development Earthworks Agreement between Farsight Homes and the Township approved at the January 14, 2026, be permitted to proceed.
The Municipal Elections Act, requires municipalities to establish rules and procedures with respect to the use of municipal resources during an election. The Township’s Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy ensures the integrity of the election process by treating new candidates, existing Members of Council not-seeking re-election and incumbents in a consistent and fair manner.
By-laws
- By-law 2026-014 -Transfer Payment Agreement – MHIP-HSWS
- By-law 2026-015 – Use of Municipal Resources During a Municipal Election
- By-Law 2026-016 – Library Services Agreement with the Clearview Public Library Board
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Notices of Motion
There are no Notices of Motion.
Council Recap
Stay informed with Adjala-Tosorontio’s Council Highlights. This page provides concise overviews and key decisions from each Regular Council Meeting, keeping you up to date on the actions and discussions shaping our community.
2026
Open Session: 6:30 P.M.
Presentations
Presentations are heard by Council for the purpose of information only.
- Presentation from Brent Andreychuk, Director of Finance/Treasurer, regarding 2026 Municipal Budget
- Presentation from Debbie Anderson, Director of Planning, Building and By-law/CBO, regarding Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Project Update
Deputations
There were no Deputations.
Public Meetings
There were no Public Meetings
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:59:19
These are routine items that can be approved in one-single vote or pulled by a member of Council for discussion.
- Staff Report: Update on the New Official Plan
A Public Open House will be held on February 11, 2026, at the Municipal Centre from 6-8 p.m., and a Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. A copy of the Draft Official Plan is available on the Township website.
Council received the report on the 2025 Capital Works Capital Projects.
Council received the report on the 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Report.
- Correspondence from the TRCA dated December 16, 2025 re. Notice of Meeting – Approval of Apportionment Amounts – Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
- Correspondence from the NVCA re. NVCA November 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Staff Reports
These reports give Council the key details and recommendations they need to make informed decisions.
- Staff Report: 1908 County Road 50 – Decision Report – Zoning By-law Amendment
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:20:38
Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment to allow the continued operation of small-scale trucking storage and maintenance within a 188 m² (2,025 ft²) detached accessory building.
- Staff Report: Development Related Expansion Analysis
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:34:04
Council referred the Development Related Expansion Analysis back to staff for changes.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:34:51
Council approved the acceptance of $34,999,995 in grant funding from the Province to upgrade the water and wastewater infrastructure in Everett.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:45:27
Council authorized Township staff to execute a Development Earthworks Agreement with Farsight Homes.
5. Staff Report: Direct Award for Capital Project I-2026-13 Replacement ¾ Ton Plow Truck
Time Stamp on YouTube: 4:28:10
Council approved the replacement of ¾ Ton Plow Truck with Sander. The new truck will replace the aging 2017 Ford F250 plow truck (P-6), which is unreliable and critical for snow clearing at municipal lots and facilities.
- Updated Community Grants Policy
Time Stamp on YouTube: 4:30:33
Council approved the Policy with one amendment to notify prior year grant applicants to notify them of the current application deadline.
By-laws
Time Stamp on YouTube: 4:41:26
- By-law 2026-001 – Zoning By-law Amendment for 1980 County Road 50
Council approved. - By-law 2026-002 – Transfer Payment Agreement for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
Council approved. - By-law 2026-003 – Farsight Homes Development Earthworks Agreement
Council referred back to staff. - By-law 2026-004 Transfer Payment Agreement for the Fire Protection Grant
Council approved. - By-law 2026-005 – Appoint a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer
Council approved. - By-law 2026-006 – Appoint a Municipal Weed Inspector – Aaron Currie
Council approved. - By-law 2026-007 – Amendment to By-law 23-24 Appointment to Committees and Boards
Council approved. - By-law 2026-008 – 2026 Municipal Borrowing By-law
Council approved. - By-law 2026-009 – Library Services Agreement with the Essa Public Library Board
Council approved.
Notices of Motion
Councillor A. Simson – Telecommunication Towers
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WHEREAS residents and businesses in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio are concerned about the quality and lack of reliable cellular service in certain areas of the Township;
AND WHEREAS Municipal staff (including the Fire Department) experience similar challenges with respect to reliable cellular service in certain areas of the Municipality, necessitating additional costly equipment to maintain the level of service throughout the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality is seeing unprecedented growth with over approximately 2000 units in Registered plans, Draft plans and Council approved applications, along with many more units expected to be built through additional future applications, it is anticipated there will be an increase in the demand for cellular services;
AND WHEREAS the lack of reliable and consistent cellular coverage affects the safety, convenience, and productivity of the citizens and businesses;
AND WHEREAS Members of Council recognize the importance of ensuring all areas of the Municipality have access to adequate and reliable cellular service, especially in times of emergency or crisis;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio be directed to review the Township’s existing Protocol for the Establishment of Telecommunication Facilities dated November 7, 2011, and put forward an update to the existing Protocol that takes into account the changing needs of the Municipality, including making changes to the existing site selection criteria that discourages telecommunication towers within the Oak Ridges Moraine;
AND FURTHER that staff be directed to explore collaborative efforts with third party cell tower providers to improve the provision of cellular services within the Municipality by identifying Municipal Lands, and other public lands, including but not limited to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Simcoe County/County Forests, Earl Rowe Provincial Park, as potential sites to host new Cellular Towers;
AND FURTHER to send a letter to the major cellular network providers operating in the Municipality, including but not limited to Bell, Rogers, and Telus, requesting they provide a response on the current status of their cellular network coverage, capacity and performance in the Township, as well as identifying plans and timelines for improving the cellular service quality in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio.
Council approved the resolution.
Closed Session: 5:30 P.M.
Council convened in Closed Session to address Confidential Staff Report CLK 2026-002: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year Award Nomination.
Council directed Staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Open Session: 6:30 P.M.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:03:26
Presentations
Presentations are heard by Council for the purpose of information only.
Deputations
There were no Deputations.
Public Meetings
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:08:31
These are routine items that can be approved in one-single vote or pulled by a member of Council for discussion.
Council received the report on the 2025 Year-end Finance Update.
Council directed Staff to further review and investigate options for the Hockley Drinking Water System, including an evaluation of the feasibility and associated costs of expanding the system to accommodate additional connections, to conduct public engagement with the community of Hockley and report back to Council with options and recommendations.
Council received the report on the 2025 Q4 Grant Requests Update.
Council received the report on the 2025 Fire Department Annual Report.
Council Received the report on the Update on As-of-Right- Setback Variations.
Council directed Staff to send a resolution letter to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board regarding the St. James Catholic School Boundary adjustment.
- Correspondence from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, dated January 12, 2026, regarding 2026 Agricultural Impact Assessment Guidance Document
- Invitation to the County of Simcoe 2026 Warden’s Gala
Council authorized the purchase of tickets to the County of Simcoe’s 2026 Warden’s Gala for members of Council and Senior Staff who wish to attend.
- Correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, dated January 23, 2026, regarding SMDHU 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
- Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority regarding NVCA January 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
- Correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, dated January 27, 2026, regarding Minimizing Salt Pollution in our Watersheds with Limited Liability Legislation
Council directed Staff to send a resolution letter supporting the Toronto and Region Authority in their request for the province of Ontario to develop enforceable and provincially recognized contractor training and certification, and a single set of provincially endorsed standard best management practices for snow and ice management.
Staff Reports
These reports give Council the key details and recommendations they need to make informed decisions.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:10:30
Council received the report on the 2026 Development Charge Background Study.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:14:35
Council referred the Development Related Expansion Analysis back to staff for changes.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:48:05
Council approved the direct award of design, supply and installation of a permanent modular bridge to Northern Mat & Bridge for the replacement of Bridge 11.
By-laws
Time Stamp on YouTube: 4:33:55
Council approved.
Notices of Motion
Councillor B. Meadows – Everett Development
Time Stamp on YouTube: 4:35:46
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio has approved a Transfer Payment Agreement for approximately 35 million dollars in a Provincial grant funding for the Everett development;
AND WHEREAS on January 26, 2026 an additional grant of around 29 million for the Everett subdivision water improvements was announced;
AND WHEREAS Council at the Regular Council Meeting held on January 14, 2026 approved an Earthworks Development Agreement for Farsight Development to commence around April 2026;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Township staff be directed to provide a copy of the updated Master Servicing Plan, updated Environmental Assessment as required under the Planning Act and the terms of the grant agreement for both the Farsight and Barzo developments, as our Township staff stated the existing Master Servicing Plan is over 10 years old and no environmental study includes the new outflow location as it has not yet been secured;
AND FURTHER that a staff report for the Everett Development with the approved outflow location be provided to Council prior to any work being done as all these documents should be in place and approved by Township Council prior to any start of the works or acceptance of the provincial grants;
AND FURTHER that these documents be provided to Council by the March 2026 Regular Council Meeting and if these above mentioned documents are not available and approved by Council that staff provide a report to council at the March 2026 Regular Council Meeting as to the reasons why these documents and approvals are not available.
Council approved the Notice of Motion, as amended.
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Everett Development Progress Workshop
Open Session: 9:00 A.M.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 23:30
- Presentation from Chris Kalimootoo, CAO, regarding Development in Adjala-Tosorontio: Municipal and Resident Perspectives
- Presentation from James Johnstone, Municipal Asset and Project Manager, regarding Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) Grant Timelines
- Discussion by Chris Kalimootoo, CAO, regarding Colgan Crossing – Lesson’s Learned
Council discussed the Correspondence received from Greenland Consulting Engineers regarding the Everett Master Plan Update Requirements.
Closed Session
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:36:00
Council convened in Closed Session to address the following:
- Confidential Verbal Report from Chris Kalimootoo, CAO: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipal or local board – Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant Project;
- Confidential Verbal Report from Chris Kalimootoo, CAO: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipal or local board – Draft Outfall Location Agreement; and,
- Confidential Verbal Report from Chris Kalimootoo, CAO: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipal or local board – Subdivision Development Instructions and Criteria.
Council directed Staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Reconvene in Open Session
Time Stamp on YouTube: 6:15:55
Council reconvened after Closed Session and directed Staff to proceed with seeking the feasibility of additional well monitoring on development sites, and to proceed with a review of the current Water and Wastewater Connection Fees.
Open Session: 6:30 P.M.
Presentations
Presentations are heard by Council for the purpose of information only.
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Deputations
There are no Deputations.
Public Meetings
There are no Public Meetings.
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:05:51
These are routine items that can be approved in one-single vote or pulled by a member of Council for discussion.
Council received the 2025 Statement of Council and Committee Remuneration.
Council received the report on the Restricted Acts After Nomination Day, commonly known as “Lame Duck”.
- Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority regarding NVCA February 2026 Board Meeting Highlight
- Application for Special Occasions Permit from Scott W. Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer, Lisle Astros Baseball Club
Time Stamp on YouTube: 2:56:23
Council granted a Special Occasions permit to the Lisle Astros Baseball Club for the purpose of a licensed beer garden at their Victoria Day Weekend Baseball Tournament, held at the Ross Houston Memorial Park in Lisle.
Staff Reports
These reports give Council the key details and recommendations they need to make informed decisions.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:07:23
Council received and accepted the 2025 Drinking Water Regulatory Reports.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:10:03
Council approved the Drinking Water Financial Plan, and authorized Staff to submit the plan to the Province.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:38:37
Council approved and authorized the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure in the amount of $28,921,880.95 as part of the Health and Safety Water Stream.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 1:41:12
Council received the report, and permitted the works as outlined in the Development Earthworks Agreement between Farsight Homes and the Township approved at the January 14, 2026 Regular Meeting, to proceed.
Council approved the Use of Municipal Resources During a Municipal Election Policy.
Time Stamp on YouTube: 2:52:30
By-laws
Time Stamp on YouTube: 3:01:15
Council approved.
Council approved.
Council approved.
Notices of Motion
There were no Notices of Motion.
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