Council Agenda

THAT minutes of the Town of Minto September 2, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved.

THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives the delegation from Cogen Developments regarding a Request for Municipal Support and grants a Municipal Council Support Resolution for the Farm Fresh Foods – Biogas Project.

THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-016 – Structural Grant H15 – Scoop It! 30 Elora St. S., Harriston, prepared by the Director, Economic and Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves Structural Grant H15 for $925.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-017 Signage Grant H38– OSIM, 28 Elora St. S. Harriston, prepared by the Director, Economic and Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves Signage Grant H38 for $1,000. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ September 16, 2025 Council Minutes 3

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2025-019 Connecting Links Funding; prepared by the Roads and Drainage Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves and endorses the submission of an application for the Highway 23 (Arthur Street West) project in Harriston under the 2026-2027 Connecting Links Program.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PLN 2025-015 for the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA 2024-08 – W.T Land LP, for lands legally described as Concession 1 Part Lot 19, with municipal addresses of 475 Main St E, Palmerston, prepared by the Planning Coordinator, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers passing a By-law.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report PLN 2025-016 regarding SPC 2024- 01 – WT Land Ltd, 475 Main St E, Palmerston, prepared by the Planning Coordinator, for information purposes.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receive report PLN 2025-017 regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision 23T-15004 for Breymark Homes Inc. and recommend approval to the County of Wellington, subject to the conditions set out in ‘Schedule A.’ AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto endorses Draft Plan of Subdivision 23T-15004, with Town of Minto staff advising the County of Wellington of the Council’s decision.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report PLN 2025-018 for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2023-02) – Breymark Homes Inc., for lands legally described as Concession 1, Lot 23, Palmerston, for information.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends that the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B39/25, legally described as CON A PT LOT 2 PT LOT 3, in the Town of Minto, and that the following conditions be considered: 1. THAT the owner/applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Town of Minto, financial and otherwise, which the Town of Minto may deem to be necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including but not limited to, the payment of any monies owed to the Town of Minto, and that all accounts are in good standing; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 2. THAT the owner/applicant confirms that there is satisfactory access for both the severed and retained parcels, an Entrance Permit can obtained from the road authority with jurisdiction, to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto; And further, that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ September 16, 2025 Council Minutes 5 3. THAT the owner/applicant supplies to the Town of Minto proof that a new Drainage Assessment Schedule has been completed and approved to ensure the reapportionment of the applicable municipal drain(s) to the satisfaction of the

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B40/25 – Walter and Barbara Pfaeffli, for land legally described as CON 4 LOT 29, with a municipal address of 5741 5th Line, in the Town of Minto, and that the following conditions be considered: 1. THAT the owner/applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Town of Minto, financial and otherwise, which the Town of Minto may deem to be necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including but not limited to, the payment of any monies owed to the Town of Minto, and that all accounts are in good standing; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 2. THAT the owner/applicant supplies to the Town of Minto proof that a new Drainage Assessment Schedule has been completed and approved to ensure the reapportionment of the applicable municipal drain(s) to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition. 3. THAT the owner/applicant obtain zoning compliance to prohibit residential development on the retained parcel, to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto; and further that the Town of Minto file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of cl

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ September 16, 2025 Council Minutes 6 THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2025-014 regarding the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Transfer Payment Agreement, prepared by the Treasurer, and considers a By-law in regular session authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and the Town of Minto.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report CAO 2025-006 Critical Ground: Why soil is essential to Canada’s economic, environmental, human, and social health, prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers the attached Critical Ground: Why soil is essential to Canada’s economic, environmental, human, and social health report summary and passes the attached Motion.

THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.

THAT By-laws 2025-049 through 2025-051 be read a first, second, third time and passed in Open council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.

THAT By-law 2025-052; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held September 16, 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 adjourns to meet again at the call of the Mayor.