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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:01 p.m.
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark (arrived @ 3:13 p.m.)
Councillor Richard Schell
Regrets: Councillor Robert Young
Staff Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Present: Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate
Services; Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Shannon
Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Dylan Flannery,
Director, Operations and Community Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director,
Environmental Services; Kelly Watson, Director, People and Culture;
Roree Payment, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Curtis
Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement; George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Planning, Special Projects; Kamil Burdyna, Manager,
Development Engineering; Jennifer Whitley, Economic Development
Officer; Kim Bergeron, Economic Development Project Coordinator,
Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (IT)
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement:
Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order
followed by the reading of the Land Acknowledgement.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of
the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat.
The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [0-jib-we] and Pottawatomi
[boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It
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continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis
Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically
the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the Williams Treaties
First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their
ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has
thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the
spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our
commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together
towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C250326-1
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, March 26, 2025
be received and adopted, as amended, to add as Item 15
b) Correspondence dated March 19, 2025 from Alex Nuttall, Mayor, City of Barrie re:
Boundary Adjustment Provincial Facilitation Process;
and to withdraw the Closed Session Items under Heading #18.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Closed Session Items:
None.
Carried.
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5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
b) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Motion No. C250326-2
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that the draft
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
be received and adopted, as printed and circulated; and that the draft
b) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2025
be received.
Carried.
6. Recognition of Achievements and Introduction(s):
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
a) Presentation by Catherine Oosterbaan, President, Oosterbaan Strategy re: Draft Oro-
Medonte Business Engagement Program Data Summary Report and Action Plan.
Motion No. C250326-3
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved
1. That the Draft Oro-Medonte Business Engagement Program Data Summary Report and
Action Plan presented by Oosterbaan Strategies be received.
2. That Council authorize staff & Oosterbaan Strategies to finalize the actions based on
stakeholder & Council feedback and bring back the final report for adoption.
Carried.
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9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
None.
10. Open Forum:
None.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
a) DS2025-014, Kamil Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering re: Assumption of
Public Works and Highways within Plan 51 M-1079 The Turtle River Subdivision, Bachly
Investments Inc. [Refer to Items 17a) and 17b)].
Motion No. C250326-4
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved
1. That DS2025-014, Kamil Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering re: Assumption
of Public Works and Highways within Plan 51 M-1079 The Turtle River Subdivision,
Bachly Investments Inc. be received and adopted.
2. That the Township issue the Certificate of Assumption for the Turtle River Subdivision
developed by Bachly Investments Inc., Plan 51M-1079.
3. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the Developer be notified of Council's decision under the Manager, Development
Engineering's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2025-035, Kamil Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering re: Assumption of
Public Works within Plan 51 R-36876 The Heights of Moonstone Subdivision, Bachly
Investments Inc. [Refer to Item 17c)].
Motion No. C250326-5
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved
1. That DS2025-035, Kamil Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering re: Assumption
of Public Works within Plan 51 R-36876 The Heights of Moonstone Subdivision, Bachly
Investments Inc. be received and adopted.
2. That the Township issue the Certificate of Assumption for the Heights of Moonstone
Stage 2 Subdivision developed by Bachly Investments Inc. reference Plan 51 R-36876;
3. That the appropriate draft by-law be. brought forward for Council's consideration;
4. That Schedule A of By-law 2021-114 be amended to update the 2-way stop' to a 3-way
stop at the Bachly Ave and Boyd Gres intersection; and,
5. That the Developer be notified of Council's decision under the Manager, Development
Engineering's signature.
Carried.
c) ES2025-04, Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Shannon Johnson, Chief
Financial Officer/Treasurer re: Asset Transfer (Municipal Services Corporation) [Refer to
Item 17d)].
Motion No. C250326-6
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved
1. That ES2025-04, Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Shannon Johnson,
Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Asset Transfer (Municipal Services
Corporation), be received and adopted.
2. That draft By-law 2025-028 for the transfer of Environmental Services Assets, effective
January 1, 2025, be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Carried.
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d) CS2025-03, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report.
Motion No. C250326-7
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved
1. That CS2025-03, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report.,
previously presented by Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk at the Joint Accessibility Advisory
Committee be received and adopted.
2. That Council approve CS2025-03; and
3. That upon Council's approval the report be added to the Township website in
accordance with Provincial Legislation.
Carried.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
a) DS2025-038, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law re: Municipal Law Activity
Report (December, January and February).
b) FI2025-04, Shannon Johnson, Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: 2024
Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration.
Motion No. C250326-8
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that the reports, as listed under Heading #12, Reports of Municipal
Officers for Information Only, be received:
a) DS2025-038, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law re: Municipal Law Activity
Report (December, January and February).
b) FI2025-04, Shannon Johnson, Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: 2024
Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration.
Carried.
13. Reports and Announcements of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners
and Agencies.
The following members of Council provided updates: Mayor Greenlaw, Deputy Mayor
Lavoie, Councillors Schell and Hutcheson.
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14. Consent Agenda:
a) Township of Oro-Medonte, New Community Center, 737 Horseshoe Valley Road West,
Survey Available, Request for Comments.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
b) Correspondence from The City of Orillia's Food Access and Sustainability Working
Group re: Inaugural Food Strategy Open House to be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., first floor of Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
Motion No. C250326-9
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent
Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed:
a) Township of Oro-Medonte, New Community Center, 737 Horseshoe Valley Road West,
Survey Available, Request for Comments. Received for Information Only.
b) Correspondence from The City of Orillia's Food Access and Sustainability Working
Group re: Inaugural Food Strategy Open House to be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., first floor of Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia.
Received for Information Only.
Carried.
15. Communications/Petitions:
a) Correspondence from Simcoe County District School Board re: Invitation to Join the
Naming Committee for the New School in Oro-Medonte; Appointment of a Council
Representative to the School's Naming Committee.
Motion No. C250326-10
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence from Simcoe County District School Board re: Invitation
to Join the Naming Committee for the New School in Oro-Medonte; Appointment
of a Council Representative to the School's Naming Committee be received.
2. That Councillor Hutcheson be appointed to the School's Naming Committee.
3. That the Simcoe County District School Board be advised of Council's decision
under the Clerk's signature.
Carried.
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b) Correspondence dated March 19, 2025 from Alex Nuttall, Mayor, City of Barrie re:
Boundary Adjustment Provincial Facilitation Process.
Motion No. CC250326-11
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated March 19, 2025 from Alex Nuttall, Mayor, City of Barrie
re: Boundary Adjustment Provincial Facilitation Process be received.
2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte remains committed to its participation in the
facilitation process with the Township of Springwater, the City of Barrie and the County
of Simcoe to refine the Terms of Reference for Stage 3 with the objective of developing
mutually acceptable approaches to enable growth in the area and achieve local and
provincial priorities such as the creation of housing and opportunities for employment in
the boundaries between Barrie/Springwater and Barrie/Oro-Medonte as previously
communicated.
3. That the Province of Ontario and the Provincial Land Development Facilitator be advised
accordingly under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
16. Notice of Motions:
Councillor Clark advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion to the April 9,
2025 Council meeting regarding backyard chickens.
17. By -Laws:
a) 2025-014: Being a By -Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Assumption for
the Turtle River Subdivision, Registered Plan 51 M-1079.
b) 2025-015: A By-law to Name, Establish and Assume Highways Within the Township of
Oro-Medonte, Breanna Boulevard and segment of Vine Street on Plan 51 M-1079.
c) 2025-025: Being a By -Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Assumption for
Heights of Moonstone Stage 2 Subdivision, Registered Reference Plan 51 R-36876.
d) 2025-027: A By-law to Provide for the Giving of Names to Highways within the
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe (Line 6 North Deviation) [Refer to Report
DS2025-028 from March 5, 2025 Development Services Committee meeting].
e) 2025-028: A By -Law for the Transfer of Environmental Services Assets to the Municipal
Services Corporation, and to Repeal By-law 2023-010.
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Motion No. C250326-12
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved that By -Law Nos. 2025-014, 2025-015, 2025-025, 2025-027, 2025-028:
a) 2025-014: Being a By -Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Assumption
for the Turtle River Subdivision, Registered Plan 51 M-1079.
b) 2025-015: A By-law to Name, Establish and Assume Highways Within the Township of
Oro-Medonte, Breanna Boulevard and segment of Vine Street on Plan 51 M-1079.
c) 2025-025: Being a By -Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Assumption
for Heights of Moonstone Stage 2 Subdivision, Registered Reference Plan 51 R-36876.
d) 2025-027: A By-law to Provide for the Giving of Names to Highways within the
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe (Line 6 North Deviation) [Refer to Report
DS2025-028 from March 5, 2025 Development Services Committee meeting].
e) 2025-028: A By -Law for the Transfer of Environmental Services Assets to the Municipal
Services Corporation, and to Repeal By-law 2023-010.
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed
and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
18. Closed Session Items:
The below noted items were withdrawn upon the adoption of the agenda.
c) Shawn Binns, CAO; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning, Special Projects
re: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or
local board (Inter Municipal -Relationships, Provincial Facilitator).
d) Minutes of Closed Session Council meeting held on January 22, 2025.
e) Minutes of Closed Session Council meeting held on March 5, 2025.
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19. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2025-029: Being a By -Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Motion No. C250326-13
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2025-029: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 be read a first, second and third time,
passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C250326-14
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 4:15 p.m.
Carried.
,41ayor, Randy Greenlaw Depu Clerk, Janette Teeter
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