MINUTES

THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

UXBRIDGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

51 TORONTO STREET S. UXBRIDGE, ONTARIO

COUNCIL PRESENT:

• MAYOR DAVE BARTON
• BRUCE GARROD, REGIONAL COUNCILLOR
• PAM BEACH, COUNCILLOR
• GORDON SHREEVE, COUNCILLOR
• ZED PICKERING, COUNCILLOR
• TODD SNOOKS, COUNCILLOR

COUNCIL ABSENT:

• WILLIE POPP, COUNCILLOR

STAFF PRESENT:

• TOBI LEE, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER
• EMILY ELLIOTT, DEPUTY CLERK
• AMANDA FERRARO, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
• HILARY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF BY-LAW AND ANIMAL CONTROL
• COURTNEY CLARKE, DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & TRAILS
• JO-ANNE HALEY, FACLITY BOOKING CLERK
• SIERRA MILLER, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

First Nations Land Acknowledgement

Mayor Barton called the meeting to order at 10:00am.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None disclosed.

3.

REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA

There was no addendum. 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

4.5

Councillor Gordon Shreeve

Councillor Shreeve spoke to the upcoming Jazz in Leaskdale events scheduled to take place on February 7, March 7 and April 4 at the Historic Leaskdale Church, including performances from Tom Baker & Friends, Ernie Mee and Amy Peck. Councillor Shreeve informed that performances begin at 7:30pm and that admission is by donation. 

4.4

Concillor Pam Beach

Councillor Beach informed that the new electronic sign has now been installed at the Goodwood Community Hall and will serve as a means for advertising opportunities.

Councillor Beach reminded residents to be mindful of drifting snow on the roads. 

4.3

Councillor Todd Snooks

Councillor Snooks did not have any announcements. 

4.2

Councillor Zed Pickering

Councillor Pickering did not have any announcements. 

4.1

Regional Councillor Bruce Garrod

Regional Councillor Garrod spoke about his recent attendance at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference which took place from January 19-21.  

Regional Councillor Garrod also spoke to the recent Durham Region Transit consultation, which was one of multiple events taking place at Walmart, the Arena and online. Regional Councillor Garrod thanked councillors for their communications to the public regarding these information events. 

4.7

Mayor Dave Barton

Mayor Barton spoke to the announcement which took place on Friday, January 24th regarding the Uxbridge Hospital redevelopment and informed that permissions were granted to begin construction. Mayor Barton explained the significance of the hospital to the community and offered his thanks to the medical teams, as well as Jo-anne Marr, the former President and CEO of Oak Valley Health for her vision to keep the Uxbridge hospital open. Mayor Barton expressed his thanks to MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy for his support of the project. 

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

10:05 A.M.

BLAIR TROTTER, AUTOFEST NATIONALS re 2024 summary and plans for 2025

Blair Trotter, along with Bob Clark and Doug Stapleton of Motor City Car Club attended Council to discuss the success of the 2024 Autofest in Uxbridge and to discuss preliminary plans for Autofest 2025. Mr. Trotter explained that the 2024 event consisted of exhibitor participants, vendors and attendees and that, in partnership with Rotary Club, $16,000 was raised donated to the Uxbridge Hospital and Grandview Kids. 

Bob Clarke explained that organizers were overwhelmed with participant applications in 2024 and are looking to extend the 2025 event to two days, those being all day Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th. Concerns were expressed about other uses of the park on Friday, August 22nd during event set up. 

Doug Stapleton presented Mayor Barton with a plaque to commemorate the Autofest Nationals 2024. 

Council encouraged Autofest Nationals to consider ways to encourage attendees to visit downtown Uxbridge. 

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Shreeve

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Blair Trotter, Autofest for information;

  AND THAT staff work with the event organizers for the 2025 event. 

  
  
  
  Carried

6.2

10:20 A.M.

TANIA JOY SENIOR, SPRINGTIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL re A partial road closure June 13th and 14th

Tanya Joy Senior attended virtually on behalf of Springtide Music Festival to provide Council with an update on the success of the 2024 Springtide Music Festival and to ask that their for a partial road closure for Saturday, June 14th 2025 be extended to include for Friday, June 13th 2025 to support the set up and teardown of the outdoor stage in the south parking lot of the Second Wedge Brewing Company parking lot. 

Ms. Senior explained that the Springtide Music Festival is entering it's 7th year and noted the benefits this event has on local business, as well as promoting the arts in the community.  Ms. Senior explained that the 2025 festival is scheduled to run from June 12-14, 2025 in Downtown Uxbridge and will include partnerships with venues and local businesses in the area.  Ms. Senior explained that, as was done last year, event organizers plan to send a letter to neighbours in the vicinity of the Second Wedge Brewing Company regarding plans to erect an outdoor stage at that location. 

• Moved by Councillor Pickering
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Tania Joy Senior, Springtide Music Festival for information;

  AND THAT a partial road closure be extended to the prior to the event Friday an that the hours of the closure be extended to 10:00pm;

  AND THAT this the Springtide Music Festival be declared a Municipally Significant Event; 

  AND THAT event organizers work with staff regarding event requirements.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.3

10:35 A.M.

ERIN BENNETT, WOODNEWTON FARM re Update regarding 2024 events at Woodnewton Farm and request permission to host events in 2025 using the Special Events permit.

Erin Bennett attended virtually to discuss the success of the events which took place at Woodnewton Farm in 2024 and to request Council's approval to host four events on his property in 2025. Mr. Bennett noted that four events were planned for 2024 but only two took place. Mr. Bennett explained that over the past 15 years of hosting events at this property, $20,000 has been raised and donated to JumpStart.  

Mr. Bennett explained the events planned for 2025, including one event in the spring and three events in the fall and requested Council's approval to run these events. 

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Erin Bennett, Woodnewton Farm for information;

  AND THAT Mr. Bennett's request to host four events on his property in 2025 be forwarded to staff for a Special Event Permit and to work out the details. 

  
  
  
  Carried

7.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• THAT the Council of The Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of [date].

  
  
  
  

7.1

Minutes of the regular meeting of Council of January 13, 2025

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Beach

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 13, 2025

  
  
  
  Carried

8.

CORRESPONDENCE

8.1

Ministry of Rural Affairs

re Ontario's Rural Economic Development Strategy

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Beach

  THAT correspondence from Ministry of Rusal Affairs regarding Ontario's Rural Economic Development Strategy be received for information.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.2

Ministry of Natural Resources

re Proposed regulation regarding Minister's Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Shreeve

  THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding  proposed regulation regarding Minister's Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act be received for information; 

  AND THAT a copy be forwarded to staff and the Environment & Sustainability Committee. 

  
  
  
  Carried

8.3

Township of Brock

re Pre-Budget Submission on the need for Ontario to invest in primary healthcare staff recruitment and retention to help end the crisis facing Ontarians

• Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod
  Seconded by Councillor Beach

  THAT correspondence from the Township of Brock regarding pre-Budget Submission on the need for Ontario to invest in primary healthcare staff recruitment and retention to help end the crisis facing Ontarians be received for information.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

10.

RESOLUTIONS

11.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL

11.1

Report CAO - 01/25 of Kristi Honey, CAO

re A Year In Review – 2024 Accomplishments by Department​ 

• Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT Report CAO-01/2025 of Kristi Honey, CAO be received for information.

  
  
  
  Carried

11.2

Report BG-01/25 of Bruce Garrod, Regional Councillor

re Participation at Roma Conference 2025

• Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT Report BG-01/25 of Bruce Garrod, Regional Councillor be received for information.

  
  
  
  Carried

12.

BY-LAWS

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws Nos. 2025-002 to 2025-004 and the same be read a first and second time.

  
  
  
  Carried

12.1

2025-002

Being a by-law to authorize entering into a sub-licence agreement with Africycle Canada for the purpose of placing two (2) storage containers for bicycles

12.3

2025-004

Being a By-law to authorize entering into a Planning Fees Agreement with Kindred Works (Trinity Uxbridge Holding Inc.) with respect to lands legally described as PT LT 3, BLK 82 PL 83 as in D414503; Uxbridge municipally known as 15 Main Street North, Uxbridge and PT LT 3, BLK 82, PL 83 as in D518185 Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 19 Main Street North, Uxbridge and PT LT 4, BLK 82 PL 83 as in D367181 Township of Uxbridge, municipally known as 23 Main Street North and LTS 73, 74 & 77 & PT LTS 75 & 76, BLK 82, PL83 as in C0107516 except PT 1, 40R6522 & PT 1, 40R4569, Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 20 First Avenue, Uxbridge

12.2

2025-003

Being a by-law to authorize entering into a Planning Fees Agreement with Catherine Clifford with respect to lands legally described as Part Lot 17 Concession 7 Scott as in D507428; S/T CO248129 Township of Uxbridge municipally known as 11349 Regional Rd. 1, Uxbridge

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.

QUESTION PERIOD

16.

IN CAMERA

Council agreed to remain in open session to deal with item 16.1. 

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Shreeve

  THAT Council accept the resignation of Irina Pougatcheva from the Goodwood Community Association;

  AND THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Irina Pougatcheva.

  
  
  
  Carried

17.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2025-005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of January 27, 2025 and the same be read a first and second time.

  
  
  
  Carried

17.1

2025-005

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on January 27, 2025.

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT By-law No. 2025-005 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

  
  
  
  Carried

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:50am.

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Shreeve

  That the January 27, 2025 Council meeting be adjourned.

  
  
  
  Carried