Raised in the Shelburne area, Councillor Ed Podniewicz moved with his family to Palmerston in 1986 and has been married to his lovely wife Rosa for over 46 years. Together they raised twin sons and a daughter and now enjoy their 2 wonderful grandchildren. Upon moving to Palmerston Ed owned and operated a successful takeout restaurant and a contracting business before starting his career as a building inspector with the Town of Minto. After working for Minto for three years Ed took a position with the Municipality of North Perth as Chief Building Official. Ed recently retired from North Perth and is currently employed part time as the Chief Building Official for the Township of Howick.
THAT the Town of Minto send a request to Phil Beard, General Manager Secretary Treasurer and Ed McGugan, Chair of Maitland Conservation to present information to the Council of the Town on Minto on the transition to the Lake Huron Reginal Conservation Authority.
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-028 Municipal Drain 62 Improvement Request, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto supports proceeding with the drainage works and instructs the Clerk to prepare and send the required notifications under section 78 (1) of the Drainage Act; AND FURTHER T
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-018 2025 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the 2025 Audited Financial Statements as presented.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-026 2026 Palmerston Well 3 & 4 Capital Budget Amendment, prepared by the Water Services Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto directs the Treasurer to amend the 2026 Capital Budget and to transfer $35,000 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund over to cover the Well 3 cost overrun and t
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-015 2026 First Quarter Financial Review, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes.
THAT By-law 2026-032 be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto May 5, 2026 Regular Council meeting be approved.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT Bylaw 2026-029; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held May 19, 2026; be read a first second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives Report PLN 2026-010 Main Street West, Palmerston – Servicing Agreements, prepared by the Director of Building and Planning Services and the Development Technician, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council of the Town of Minto directs the Mayor and Clerk to sign Site Servicing Agreements with the property owners at 5914 Wellington Road 123, 5
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receive the delegation from the Minto United Soccer Club for information: AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring a report and recommendation for the Town of Minto- Palmerston soccer field use to a future meeting.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-021 Tender Results – Reconstruction of Arthur St West, Harriston, prepared by the Roads and Drainage Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards Contract No. 6652 -26 – Reconstruction of Arthur St West, Harriston to Steed and Evans Limited for a total tender price of $3,363,200.00 e
THAT By-law 2025-030 be read a third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT Town of Minto Court of Revision convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
THAT Council receives the Cultural Roundtable meeting minutes of March 30, 2026 as information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIRE 2026-002, regarding the 2025 Year in Review, prepared by the Fire Management Team, as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-016 Municipal Drain #3 RFT (Channel and Crossings) Results, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Hanna and Hamilton Construction Co. Ltd. for the total tender price of $207,474.00, excluding HST.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT By-law 2026-018 be approved and read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report PW-2026-008 Municipal Drain _____________________________________________________________________________________________ March 17, 2026 Council Minutes 4 Maintenance Assessments, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers passage of the associated Assess
THAT By-law 2026-016; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held March 17, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto request that Ken Mohle, Youth Unlimited of Minto provide a delegation for his request.
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ February 17, 2026 Council Minutes 3
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report PLN 2026-004, prepared by the Planning Coordinator, regarding SPC 2024-04 – Surinder Chaudhry, 255 Norman St, Palmerston for information.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2025-007, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer, regarding the 2025 Minutes of Settlement and Assessment Adjustments for information. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ February 17, 2026 Council Minutes 4
THAT By-laws 2026-009 and 2026-010 be read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto support Municipality of North Grenville’s, Enhanced School Bus Safety and the Implementation of Stop-Arm Camera Resolution.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends that the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B99/25 – Ellis, for lands legally described as MINTO CON 13 PT LOT 7 RP: 61R6089 PARTS 1, 2, AND PT PART 4, in the Town of Minto, and that the following conditions be considered: __________________________________________________________________________________________
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-004 Municipal Drain 59 Improvement Request, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto supports proceeding with the drainage works and instructs the Clerk to send the required notifications under section 78 of the Act. AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the To
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-006 2026 Capital Budget Amendment, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the Capital Budget Amendment to adjust the Capital Budget per the updated Schedule C attached to the report.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT By-law 2026-008, To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held February 3, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto January 6, 2026 Regular Council meeting be approved.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report PW 2026-003 regarding Municipal Drain #95 RFT Results; AND FURTHER that Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Hanna and Hamilton Construction Co. Ltd. for the total tender price of $266,358.00 excluding HST.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-001 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer/ Revenue Coordinator, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers passage of the related By- law in open session.
THAT By-law 2026-003; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held January 6, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.