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 (21 motions)
20 carried, 1 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 April 7, 2026 b. Third party information supplied in confidence to the municipality that, if disclosed could reasonably be expected to cause harm; Attainable Housing
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto resume into open Council.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT Council receives the Closed Session report regarding information supplied in confidence by a third party that if disclosed could reasonably be expected to cause harm, either by prejudicing significantly the competitive position or interfering significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization - Attainable Housing as information AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the confidential direction give to staff.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto April 7, 2026 Closed Session meeting, April 21, 2026 Regular Council meeting and April 23, 2026 Special Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto convenes into Court of Revision.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT Town of Minto Court of Revision convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment convenes into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Referred
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Minutes of April 16, 2026 as information, and approves any recommendations contained therein.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends that the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B9/26 – Mervin & Mary Bearinger, for land legally described as CON 17 PT LOT 21, with a municipal address of 9782 Ski Rd, 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. 3. THAT zoning compliance be achieved 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.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
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, 567–573 Main Street West, and 561 Main Street West to allow for the extension of municipal water and sanitary services along Main Street West and Wellington Road 123 in Palmerston.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
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 of the Town of Minto funds the standard white components of the crosswalk with the Legion funding the color pallet and stenciling required for the Memorial Crosswalk.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, 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 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
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT Bylaws 2026-025 and 2026-026 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 Podniewicz
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026-027; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held May 5, 2026; be read a third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Elliott
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 Dirksen
Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Court of Revision accepts the assessment for Municipal Drain 112 as presented.
Moved by Gunson, seconded by Anderson
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT The Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves the application by Nelson Petersen for the property legally described as CON 17 LOT 18 CON 18 W PT; LOT 18 DES INC _____________________________________________________________________________________________ May 5, 2026 Council Minutes RP 60R1586; PART 2, municipally known as 6168 16th Line, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Section 6.29.2(h) to permit an increase to the maximum required distance between an additional dwelling unit and the main farm building.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen