The East Garafraxa Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 22, 2024

Who was there

Present (5): Lenora Banfield, Guy Gardhouse, Dave Halls, John Stirk, Jeremy Zukowski

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 (10 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Zukowski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on October 8, 2024, as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Stirk, seconded by Councillor Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby support the Town of Kirkland Lake and the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus resolutions with respect to petitioning the provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the procession, breeding, and use of exotic wild animals and license zoos in order to guarantee the fair and consistent application of policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario’s citizens and the exotic wild animal population.
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Councillor Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Consultant Planning Report dated October 16, 2024, Consent Application B7-24, 101089 10 Sideroad, West Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, be received; and That Consent Application B7-24 be approved, subject to conditions as contained in the staff memo dated October 16, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Deputy Mayor Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Consultant Planning Report dated October 16, 2024, and the corresponding Staff Memo dated October 16, 2024, be received; And further that Consent Application B7-24 by applicant Jeff Buisman, Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of owner 1379422 Ontario Inc. c/o Andrew Wildeboer to sever approximately 14.8 hectares (36.6 ac) from 101089 10 Sideroad, West Part Lot 11, Concession 9, be approved subject to following conditions: Park Dedication in the amount of $1,500.00. Payment of any property taxes, as of the date of the issuance of the Certificate of Official, with respect to the property that is subject to the application. Environmental Impact Study (EIS) be submitted, and any mitigation measures specified in the approved EIS to be incorporated into the Consent Agreement. Confirmation that the existing hydro line has been relocated entirely within the retained parcel. Entrance Approval/Opinion for the proposed entrance on the severed parcel. Conservation Authority Approval for the severed and retained parcels. County of Dufferin Building Department Septic Approval/Lot Suitability required for the severed parcel. Reference Plan; Digital and Paper formats required for the severed and retained parcels. A copy of the draft plan shall be circulated to the Township for review prior to registration. Consent Agreement to be registered on title on the severed and retained parcels. Consent Agreement to include requirement for fencing around boundaries of the sev
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Councillor Zukowski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Financial Update as of September 30, 2024 Report dated October 15, 2024, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Councillor Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Rayburn Meadows Park Signage - Park Dedication Reserve Report dated October 16, 2024 be received; And further that payment in the amount of $3,469.10 for the Rayburn Meadows Park signage be taken from the Park Dedication Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Zukowski, seconded by Deputy Mayor Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-Law, being a By-Law with respect to Development Charges, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 39-2024.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Mayor Gardhouse
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-Law, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa at its meeting held on October 22, 2024, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 40-2024.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Zukowski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor Stirk
Carried

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