Councillor Ron Elliott is a former Mayor of the Town of Minto, Mayor of Palmerston and Palmerston Councillor having over 20 years experience in municipal politics. A former Governor and now active member of the Lion's Club, Ron has worked tirelessly on the Palmerston Lions Park, the CNRA Building and other community needs. Formerly employed by the Midwestern Regional Centre, Ron and his wife Elaine have resided in Palmerston for over 50 years and have two daughters Sherry and Rhonda, who both reside in Palmerston with Ron’s four amazing grandchildren: Jocelyn, Kaylee, Blair and Brookelyn. Volunteering and participating within the community has always been a passion of Ron’s, and so he serves on the Norgan Theatre Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Having spent most of his life as a player, coach, official and executive member in hockey, softball and other local sports, Ron continues to umpire with Softball Ontario. Over the past many years, Ron has had the honour of being a part of multiple Town of Minto councils that have seen many successes, and he looks forward to being a part of this new, strong council that will help to shape the future of our community.
THAT Council receive the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Minutes of June 18, 2026 as information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
THAT Bylaw 2026-036; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held July 14, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ July 14, 2026 Council Minutes 7
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-027 Municipal Drain #44 Request for Tender (RFT) Results, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for the total tender price of $338,988.00 plus HST.
THAT Council receives the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee minutes of May 28, 2026 for information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receive Report CL 2026-005, Pregnancy and Parental Leave Top-Up Policy, prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Manager, People and Culture, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto endorses and adopts the policy as presented.
THAT The Council of the Town of Minto amend the agenda to move Sport Team Recognition (Item 10 c) 1) to be heard immediately.
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-023 Municipal Drain #19 RFT Results, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for the total tender price of $190,000.00, excluding HST.
THAT Bylaws 2026-028 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 Committee of Adjustment convenes into Committee of the Whole.
THAT The Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves the application by Jeff Newman for the property legally described as Lot 34, municipally known as 87 Queen St N, Harriston, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Section 6.1.4(a) to permit a maximum lot coverage of 12% for accessory structures.
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.
THAT Council of the Town of Minto direct Treasurer Duff to bring a report and recommendation for the requested funding for the Youth Unlimited/YFC Minto request for donation to the April 7th Council meeting.
THAT Council receives report BLDG 2026-001, regarding the Building, Planning and By-law 2025 Year in Review, prepared by the Director of Building and Planning Services as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receive report PW 2026-010, Appointment for Risk Management Inspector / Alternate Risk Management Official, prepared by the Risk Management Official, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers the passing of By-law 2026- 015 in open session.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-012 2025 Bulk Water Taking Annual Summary, prepared by the Water Services Manager, for information purposes.
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
THAT By-law 2026-014 and 2026-015 be approved and read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
THAT the Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment convenes into Committee of the Whole.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-005, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, regarding Municipal Drain 112 Improvement Request by Lammers Dairy Inc. 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 F
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report FIRE 2026-001 Fire Protection Grant Program, prepared by the Director of Fire Services, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the application submitted by the Fire Service Management team for the Fire Protection Grant Program and allow staff to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with th
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
THAT the Town of Minto Court of Revision convenes into Committee of the Whole.
THAT By-law 2026-006; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held January 20, 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 Council of the Town of Minto convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receive Report PW 2025-024 Municipal Drain 3 – Consideration Meeting, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the “Municipal Drain No. 3 Improvement and Extension” Engineer’s Report prepared by Streamline Engineering Inc., dated August 26, 2025, and addendum dated November 25th, 2025, be received and provision
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Economic Development and Planning Committee Meeting minutes of December 11, 2025 as information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2025-025 Clifford Water Tower Painting Tender Results, prepared by the Water Services Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Landmark Municipal Services for the total price of $251,180.00 plus HST.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2025-020 Budget Presentation – Ontario Regulation 284/09, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes.
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
THAT By-law 2025-076; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held December 16, 2025; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ December 16, 2025 Council Minutes 8
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto November 18, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved.
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report CL 2025-015 Annual Accessibility Update, prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Manager, People and Culture, for information purposes.
THAT By-law 2025-071; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held December 2, 2025; 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 hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-020 Community Improvement Plan Update 2025, prepared by the Director of Economic and Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives the updated Community Improvement Program as presented by pl.ural; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a by-law