The Minto Record

Council Agenda

July 11, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): David Anderson, Judy Dirksen, Ron Elliott, Geoff Gunson, Ed Podniewicz, Dave Turton, Paul Zimmerman

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council of the Town of Minto conduct a meeting Closed to the public to consider the following: a. Closed Session Minutes of February 28, 2023 b. Personal matters about an identifiable individual
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto resume into open Council.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council receives the Closed Session report regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual; and FURTHER THAT Council approves the confidential direction given to staff.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto February 28, 2023 Closed Session meeting and June 20, 2023 Regular Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT the resolution from the Town of Parry Sound regarding Call for Additional Resources to Combat Opioid, Mental Health and Homelessness be supported by the Town of Minto, AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit, MP John Nater, MPP Matthew Rae, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Town of Parry Sound.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT Council receives the Cultural Roundtable Minutes of June 26, 2023 for information and approved any recommendations contained therein.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the report EC DEV 2023-018 – Structural Grant #H11– Ms Beauty Salon, Spa & Laser Clinic. and approves Structural Grant #H11 for 6 Elora St. S. Harriston for $3,000.00.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report PLN 2023-031 for ZBA 2023-03 – Dobson Brothers Enterprises, 5924 Wellington Rd 123, for information and considers passing a By- law in open session.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the report PW 2023-015 Replacement of Structure E Tender Results; AND FURTHER that, the Council of the Town of Minto awards the contract to Roubos Farm Service Ltd. for the total price of $383,803.60 plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report CS 2023-001 regarding Palmerston Food Bank Agreement; and THAT Council of the Town of Minto considers passing a By-law in open session authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Public Facilities Limited Use Agreement with The Palmerston Food Bank.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2023-008 report regarding Section 357 Applications and that these adjustments be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2023-009 regarding 2022 Development Charges Reserve Funds; THAT Council of the Town of Minto accepts the Treasurer’s declaration that the Town is in compliance with Section 59.1 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and THAT the report and related attachments be posted on the Town’s website.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2023-010 regarding 2022 Parkland Reserve Fund.
Moved by Mayor Turton, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT By-laws 2023-045, 2023-046, and 2023-047 be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT By-law 2023-048, To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto Respecting a meeting held July 11, 2023; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT The Council of the Town of Minto adjourns to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried

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