Council Agenda

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

3:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

3.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

• RESOLUTION:
  THAT minutes of the Town of Minto January 23, 2024 Regular Council meeting be approved.

a.

Regular Council Minutes of January 23, 2024

4.

Resolution Moving Council into Committee of the Whole to Consider Public Meetings, Delegations, Public Question Period, Correspondence, Reports, Motions for Which Notice Has Been Previously Given and Other Business

• RESOLUTION:
  THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.

5.

Public Meeting

a.

ZBA 2023-09: Theissen, 24 Minto St N (Urban Residential)

6.

Delegations

a.

Mayors Golf Tournament, Application Intake Open

7.

Public Question Period

8.

Correspondence Received for Information or Requiring Direction of Council

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.

a.

County of Prince Edward, Expand the Life Span of Fire Apparatus

b.

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Draft 2024 Work Plan and Budget

c.

Municipality of South Bruce, Extension of Minister's Direction for Conservation Authorities Regarding Fee Changes Associated with Planning, Development and Permitting Fees

d.

Enbridge Gas Inc., Securing the Future of Natural Gas in Ontario

e.

Letters in Support of Sunday Gun Hunting

f.

Mapleton Seniors Centre for Excellence, February 2024 Newsletter

g.

United Counties of Prescott and Russell, AMO Policy Update - Social & Economic Prosperity Review

h.

Municipality of Calvin, Provincial and National Firefighting Strategy

9.

Reports of Committees and Town Staff, Matters Tabled and Motions for Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

a.

Committee Minutes for Approval- None

b.

Staff Reports

1.

EC DEV 2024-004, Signage Grant P26: Golden Tree Cannabis, 214 Main Street W Palmerston

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the report EC DEV 2024-004 – Signage Grant P26 - Golden Tree Cannabis, 214 Main St. W. Palmerston and approves Signage Grant P26 for $332.99.

2.

PW 2024-003, Municipal Drain Maintenance Assessments

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report PW 2024-003 regarding Municipal Drain Maintenance Assessments and considers passing the related Assessment By-law in open session.

3.

BLDG 2024-001, 2023 Year in Review

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives report BLDG 2024-001 regarding the 2023 Year in Review as information. 

4.

PLN 2024-004, B107/23: B.E. Grein Lumber Ltd, 82 Elora Street S

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Application B107/23 – B.E. Grein Lumber Yard, for land legally described as CON D PT LOT 61, with a municipal address of 82-88 Elora St. S., 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 they are aware that an Entrance Permit issued/authorized by the road authority with jurisdiction must be obtained for any new entrances created; 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 confirms they are aware a Municipal Drain apportionment is required to ensure the reapportionment of the applicable municipal drain(s).
  4. THAT the owner/applicant obtains a written statement from the Town of Minto confirming the proposed lots and associated land uses, buildings and structures comply with all applicable requirements in 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.

5.

PLN 2024-005, B111/23 & B112/23: 10211974 Canada Ltd, 85 Elora Street N

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT the Council of the Town of Minto recommends the County of Wellington Land Division Committee approve Consent Applications B111/23 & B112/23 – 10211974 Canada Ltd., for land legally described as PLAN CLIFFORD PT PARK LOTS H I K AND L, with a municipal address of 85 Elora St. N., 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 there is satisfactory access for both the severed and retained parcels from the road authority with jurisdiction and 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 confirms they are aware that an Entrance Permit issued/authorized by the road authority with jurisdiction must be obtained for any new entrances created; 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.
  4. 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.
  5. THAT the owner/applicant maintains the existing water service to 125 West Heritage St., and the applicant verifies the Servicing Agreement has been registered on the Title of the Severed Lots.
  6. THAT the owner/applicant obtains a Demolition Permit and demolishes the existing structures to the satisfaction of the Town; 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.
  7. THAT the owner/applicant supplies to the Town of Minto proof that a new Drainage Assessment Schedule has been approved to ensure the reapportionment of the applicable municipal drain(s) to 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.
  8. THAT the owner/applicant confirms they are aware that development costs of the parcel(s) are solely the responsibility of the developer; 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.
  9. THAT the owner/applicant obtains written confirmation from the Town of Minto that frontage fees, where applicable and as required, have been paid to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto, and that the owner/applicant is advised that this does not include the cost of any municipal service connection to the severed or retained lots, which shall be payable to the Town of Minto at the time of connection; 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.
  10. THAT the owner/applicant obtains confirmation from the Town of Minto that servicing capacity can currently be accommodated; 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.
  11. THAT the owner confirms they are aware that servicing and right-of-way works required for any development of the severed parcels must be completed by a Town of Minto Pre-Qualified Contractor in accordance with the Town’s Service Extension & Connection Policy and Municipal Servicing & Design Standards, and to the satisfaction of the Town; 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.
  12. THAT the owner provides a Record of Site Condition to the Town of Minto that has been filed with the Ministry Of The Environment, Conservation and Parks.
  13. THAT the owner/applicant obtains a written statement from the Town of Minto confirming the proposed lots and associated land uses, buildings and structures comply with all applicable requirements in 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.

6.

PLN 2024-006, OPA 119 and OPA 120 - Status Update

• RECOMMENDATION:
  THAT the Council of the Town of Minto receives report PLN 2024-006 regarding Official Plan Amendments 119 & 120 – Status Updates for lands within the Town of Minto and considers passing a Resolution, requesting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to allow the Provincially proposed Clifford Urban Boundary expansion lands to be added back into the Urban Boundary and that these lands are in addition to the Residential Lands identified as needed within the Town of Minto.

c.

Announcements

10.

Motion to Return To Regular Council

• RESOLUTION:
  THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.

11.

Notices of Motion

12.

Resolution Adopting Proceedings of Committee of the Whole

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

13.

By-laws

a.

2024-008, Municipal Drain Maintenance Assessments

• RESOLUTION:
  THAT By-laws 2024-008 be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.

b.

2024-009, Confirmatory

• RESOLUTION:
  THAT By-law 2024-009, To confirm the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held February 6, 2024; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.

14.

Adjournment

• RESOLUTION:
  THAT The Council of the Town of Minto adjourns to meet again at the call of the Mayor.