Born and raised in Minto, Councillor Paul Zimmerman will be entering his first term as a member of Council. Paul and his wife Edna have two children, Shawn who live in Harriston and Melissa and her husband Christopher in Elmira. Paul and Edna spend quite a bit of their time on the weekends spoiling their two grandsons, Jase and Rory. Paul has spent his entire working career in the residential construction industry with over twenty five years working for two different modular home companies and eight years as Construction Manager. Currently Paul is self-employed, running his own painting and home repair business. Paul is a dedicated member of the Minto Fire Department, volunteering for almost 45 years. Currently he is serving as Fire Captain for the Harriston Station. Paul looks forward to working with the new Council and being a voice for the people of Minto.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto resume into open Council.
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives correspondence item “l” and “h” for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto directs staff to provide a response to Mr. Dopfer’s letters.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto resume into open Council.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-017 Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP), prepared by the Treasurer, for Information purposes; _____________________________________________________________________________________________ June 16, 2026 Council Minutes 5 AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto directs staff to go forward with Option A as stated
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report CL 2026-004 Joint Compliance Audit Committee ― 2026-2030 Term of Council, prepared by the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Terms of Reference for a Joint Compliance Audit Committee with the Wellington County municipalities, attached as Schedule “A”, for the 2026-2030
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.
That the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report CS 2026-002 Parks and Sports Fields Review – Proposal from MGA and Hill Design Studio, prepared by the Director of Community Services, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the proposal from MGA – McQueen Galloway Associates, in partnership with Hill Design Studio, in the amount of $19,700 p
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-024 Municipal Drain #119 & 121 RFT Results, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Agdrain Inc for the total tender price of $113,693.35, excluding HST.
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto convenes into Court of Revision.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto support the call from the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus urging the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to address prolonged emergency room wait times and strengthen pediatric emergency care, including measures commonly
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-022 Harriston Legion Memorial Crosswalk Installation, prepared by the Roads and Drainage Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the installation of the Harriston Legion Memorial Crosswalk on Mill St, Harriston, at the intersection of Elora St S; AND FURTHER THAT the Council o
THAT Bylaw 2026-013 be read a third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ May 5, 2026 Council Minutes
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-019 Pedestrian Crossover Installation Report, prepared by the Roads and Drainage Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto directs staff to proceed with the installation of the Level 2 Type B Pedestrian Crossover, as presented, at the intersection of Arthur St W and John St in Harriston;
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-012, 2026-2030 Council Remuneration, prepared by the Treasurer and Director of Legislative Services/ Clerk, for information; AND FURTHER THAT the 2026-2030 Council Remuneration By-law be brought forward for consideration at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT By-law 2026-022; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held April 21, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto resume into open Council.
THAT the Town of Minto Court of Revision convenes into Committee of the Whole.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receive Report PW 2026-014 regarding the Engineer’s Report for the improvement of Municipal Drain No. 112 for information purposes; THAT Municipal Drain No. 112 Engineer’s Report prepared by Spriet Associates, dated March 17th, 2026, be received and provisionally adopted by Council through first and second reading of the related provisional by-law; and AND FUR
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-015 Municipal Drain #3 (County Road Crossing and Bore) RFT Results, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to TAS Excavation and Rentals Ltd. for the total tender price of $126,516.35, excluding HST.
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ April 7, 2026 Council Minutes 9
THAT The Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves The application by Mervin Bearinger for the property legally described as CON 14 PT LOT 17, municipally known as 6315 Highway 89, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Section 6.20.2(a) to permit a reduced minimum setback from a Municipal Drain of 12.2 m (40 ft). ______________________________________________________________________________
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2206-009, 2025 Source Water Protection Annual Report, prepared by the Risk Management Official, for information purposes.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report PW 2026-011 2025 Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Reports, prepared by the QMS Representative, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the 2025 Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Reports including, Clifford Drinking Water System, Harriston Drinking Water System, Palmerston Drinki
THAT Council receives report FIN 2026-010, regarding the Finance 2025 Year in Review, prepared by the Treasurer as information.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ March 17, 2026 Council Minutes 7 THAT By-law 2026-013 be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted in Open Council.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto resume into Open Council.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2026-008, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer, regarding the 2025 Section 357 Applications for information.
THAT the Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves the application by 2626514 Ontario Ltd. c/o Jeff Metzger, for the property legally described as SURVEY FULLER AND WATSONS PT; LOT 109 RP 61R22056 PART 1, municipally known as 300 Boulton St, Palmerston, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Clauses 12.2.6.1, 12.2.1.6, and 12.2.1.2 to permit a reduced minimum lot area of 201 m² (2,164 ft²),
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto supports Town of Aylmer’s, Call to Action for Justice and Protection of Canada's Children Resolution.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2026-005 Reconstruction of Downtown Palmerston Tender Acceptance, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby endorses the tender award by the Council of the County of Wellington for the reconstruction of Main Street, Palmerston, to Moorefield Excavating, under the Hou
THAT By-law 2026-007 be approved and 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 hereby receives Report Emergency Management Programme Committee Update, prepared by the Emergency Manager/ CEMC, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the following appointments of the Emergency Management Programme Committee for 2026: Member of Council (Mayor) Senior Municipal Staff representative (CAO/Deputy Cle
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-001 2025 DWQMS External Audit Outcome, prepared by the QMS Representative, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves and endorses the 2025 DWQMS External Audit Outcome report as presented.