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 (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto July 8, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT The Council of the Town of Minto convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment convenes into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto directs staff to prepare and forward a Letter of Intent _____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 12, 2025 Council Minutes 2 and a Letter of Support to KinderRise Academy so that they can provide them to the County of Wellington with their applications.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 12, 2025 Council Minutes 3 THAT Council of the Town of Minto requests that staff bring forward a report regarding the Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada's Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health report for information and consideration.
Moved by Mayor Turton, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-012 – Façade Grant P 24 – Dulce Heaven Café and Cones, 107 William St., Palmerston, prepared by the Director, Economic and Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves Façade Grant P24 for $1,290.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-013 – Signage Grant P 31 – CDP Diesel and Auto Inc., 114 Noble Family Road, Palmerston, prepared by the Director, Economic & Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves Signage Grant P31 for $1,000. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 12, 2025 Council Minutes 4
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-014 Harriston Alleyway Painting Project, prepared by the Director of Economic & Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers a By-law in regular session authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement with the property owner Ryan and Chantelle Koeslag; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers a By-law in regular session authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Artist Agreement with Stephanie Hood.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report EC DEV 2025-15 Amendment to the Option to Purchase - BTJ Investments Ltd., prepared by the Director of Economic and Community Development, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2025-017 Winter Maintenance of Connecting Links Agreement, prepared by the Roads and Drainage Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers approving two (2) By-Laws in regular session authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreements.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2025-018 Petition for a Municipal Drain, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto accepts the petition for a Municipal Drain under section 4 of the Drainage Act for 8769 Wellington Road 6 and appoints Streamline Engineering to represent the Town’s interest in this regard.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report CL 2025-010 2025 Holiday Office Closure, 2026 Council Meeting Schedule, and 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Manager, People and Culture, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the 2025 Holiday Hours, 2026 Council Meeting Schedule, and the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner date and location as outlined in the report.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report FIN 2025-010 2024 Parkland Reserve Fund, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 12, 2025 Council Minutes 6 THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report FIN 2025-011 2024 Development Charges Reserve Funds, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the 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 FURTHER THAT the report and related attachments be posted on the Town’s website.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2025-012 2025 Second Quarter Financial Review, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman, seconded by Councillor Elliott
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2025-013 Appointment of Auditors for 2025 and 2026, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers the related By-Law during open session.
Moved by Councillor Podniewicz, seconded by Deputy Mayor Anderson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2025-014 Application for Tile Drain Loan Wayne McTaggart, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer/ Revenue Coordinator, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approves the application for a loan under The Tile Drainage Act.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
Moved by Councillor Dirksen, seconded by Councillor Podniewicz
Carried
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 12, 2025 Council Minutes 8 THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Gunson
Carried
THAT By-laws 2025-039 through 2025-046 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 By-law 2025-047; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held August 12, 2025; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Gunson, seconded by Councillor Dirksen
Carried
THAT The Council of the Town of Minto adjourns to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
Carried
THAT The Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves The application by Finoro Custom Homes Inc. for the property legally described as Block 52 and municipally known as 1–17 Anne Street, Harriston, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Section 13.2.1.2 to permit a minimum lot frontage of 13.4 m (43.96 ft) to accommodate street townhouse development.