Mapleton public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee will confirm the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a minor variance (Application A2024/17) for the 124‑acre property at 6516 Sideroad 17, where the applicant seeks to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation from 480 m to 182 m for a new chicken barn, and will decide to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the application based on the four statutory tests.
- Confirm Committee of Adjustment minutes dated November 13, 2024
- Minor variance A2024/17 at 6516 Sideroad 17 (124 ac) seeks MDS II setback reduction from 480 m to 182 m
- Decision options: grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the variance
- Four tests to be applied: minor nature, desirability, Official Plan intent, Zoning By‑law intent
- Upcoming hearing dates announced for January 15, February 12, and March 19
Regular Council Meeting
Council is meeting to approve the 2025 Municipal Budget and long-term financial forecasts. The body will also discuss the potential elimination of the Committee of Adjustment and the creation of a new Community Planning Permit system.
- Adoption of Budget By-law 2024-055 for the 2025 Municipal Budget and Capital Forecast 2025-2034
- Proposal to eliminate the Committee of Adjustment by March 31, 2025
- Appointment of RJ Burnside & Associates Limited as Engineer for the Faulkner Drain realignment
- Zoning By-law 2024-057 regarding Mae Dawn Farms
- Delegation from Daniel Segal (Segal Construction) on attainable housing solutions
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is set to approve the 2025 Municipal Budget, Multi-Year Operating Forecast, and a 10-year Capital Program. The meeting also includes a waiver of notice requirements to discuss an IT Manager Service Level business case.
- Approval of 2025 Municipal Budget and Multi-Year Forecast
- Waiver of notice for IT Manager Service Level business case
- Receiving 2024 Annual Emergency Management Programme Report
- Receiving Building Department Report for October 2024
- Receiving CAO Report on 2025 ROMA Conference Delegation submissions
Committee of Adjustment
The Mapleton Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications regarding farm operations and home industry building sizes. The committee will vote on whether to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve each application.
- Minor Variance A2024/14: Relief from MDS 11 setback for manure tank at 6716 Sideroad 19
- Minor Variance A2024/15: Relief from MDS 11 setbacks for new dairy barn and manure tank at 8410 Concession 8
- Minor Variance A2024/16: Relief from maximum floor area for home industry at 6466 Sideroad 6
- Approval of October 9, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes
- Upcoming hearing dates: December 11, January 15, February 12
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will discuss the 2025 budget, the appointment of a new Municipal Councillor, and an updated policy manual. The body is also reviewing a potential $1.6 million agreement for water and wastewater upgrades and the future of Bridge MB002.
- Early Works Agreement with Graham Construction and Engineering LP and Graham Capital Partners LP for water and wastewater upgrades up to $1,600,000
- Proposed $28,750 budget provision for Council member group benefits
- Proposed $133,200 in funding from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund for the 2025 budget
- Decision on the replacement or permanent closure of Bridge MB002
- By-law 2024-052 to amend the Zoning By-law for Goldstone Church
Regular Council Meeting
At the October 22, 2024 regular council meeting, Mapleton Council will receive information and consider several items, including a tourism funding request, a budget report, a fire by‑law draft, and a pre‑servicing agreement. Council will consider a $1,050 request to fund the 2025 Lavender Bloom Festival scheduled for June 21, 2025 at 7595 Wellington County Road 109. Council will be asked to provide comment on the draft Open Fires By‑law, which would repeal By‑law 2015‑067 and take effect on January 1, 2025. Council will direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Pre‑Servicing Agreement for Phase 2, Stage 4 of the Glenaviland Subdivision and will consider a motion to develop a Civic Events Protocol policy.
- $1,050 tourism funding request for Lavender Bloom Festival 2025 at 7595 Wellington County Road 109
- Draft Open Fires By‑law (repeals By‑law 2015‑067) anticipated effective Jan 1 2025
- Pre‑Servicing Agreement for Glenaviland Subdivision Phase 2, Stage 4
- 2025 Municipal Budget and Multi‑Year Forecast report (FIN2024‑26)
- Notice of Motion to prepare a Civic Events Protocol policy
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will confirm the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hear and decide on Minor Variance A2024/12 for 6459 Wellington Rd 9, seeking to reduce the interior side‑yard setback from 3 m to 1.5 m for a garage addition. It will also hear Minor Variance A2024/13 for 8391 Concession 8, seeking to reduce the required manure‑tank setback from 506 m to 311 m. The committee will announce upcoming hearing dates for November 13, December 11 and January 15.
- Confirm minutes of the September 11, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
- Minor Variance A2024/12 – 6459 Wellington Rd 9 – interior side‑yard setback reduction from 3 m (9.8 ft) to 1.5 m (5 ft) for a garage addition.
- Minor Variance A2024/13 – 8391 Concession 8 – manure‑tank setback reduction from 506 m to 311 m (195 m difference) for a Type B land use.
- Decision options for each variance: grant, refuse, defer, or reserve the application.
- Upcoming public hearing dates: November 13, December 11, January 15.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss procedures for filling a vacant council seat following a resignation and review updates on water and wastewater upgrades. The meeting includes the approval of a new fees and charges by-law.
- By-law 2024-048 to establish municipal fees and charges
- Negotiation of an Early Works Agreement with Graham Capital for water and wastewater upgrades
- Adoption of procedures to fill a councillor vacancy by appointment
- Proposed 'Civic Events Protocol Policy' to formalize council member roles at events
- Report on September 2024 Building Department activity
Regular Council Meeting
Council will declare Councilor Martin Tamlyn's seat vacant as of September 27, 2024, and determine how to fill the position. Members will also discuss whether to remain an unwilling host or allow windmills in the township. Additionally, Council will review proposed 2025 fees and charges.
- Declaration of Councilor Martin Tamlyn's seat as vacant
- Discussion on allowing the erection of windmills in the Township
- Proposed Fees and Charges for 2025
- By-law 2024-035 Development Charges Amendment
- By-law 2024-046 Zoning amendment for Goldstone Church
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss a minor variance application for a property in the Hamlet of Glen Allan. The body will decide whether to grant relief regarding the minimum lot area required for a specific parcel.
- Application A2024/11: Request to reduce minimum lot area from 0.4 ha to 0.297 ha at 18 South Mill Street
Regular Council Meeting
The council will receive a planning report and consider By‑law 2024‑044 to amend the zoning of the Goldstone Church site at 7516 Wellington Road 8 from institutional to residential. It will also receive and approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan for non‑core assets. Additional items include information on a development‑charges by‑law amendment, endorsement of a Housing Accelerator Fund 2.0 application with direction to submit by September 13 2024, and a pre‑budget overview directing staff to draft the 2025 municipal budget with a 3.55% levy adjustment.
- By‑law 2024‑044 zoning amendment for Goldstone Church property (7516 Wellington Rd 8)
- Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan – Non‑Core Assets (FIN2024‑20)
- Information report on Development Charges By‑law amendment (FIN2024‑21)
- Endorsement and direction to submit Housing Accelerator Fund 2.0 application (FIN2024‑22) by Sep 13 2024
- Pre‑budget overview directing staff to compile Draft 2025 budget with 3.55% levy adjustment (FIN2024‑23)
Regular Council Meeting
Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the Development Charges By-law and several land consent applications. The body is also deciding on funding for fire department equipment and arena water heaters.
- Purchase of SCBA and new fill station from AJ Stone for $491,700
- Pre-approval of $30,935 for PMD Arena water heaters from 2025 Capital Program
- Tile Loan application for East Lot 4, Concession 3 in the amount of $15,100
- Public meeting and delegations regarding Development Charge By-law 2024-033
- Consent applications for 7231 14th Line, 6817 Wellington Road 9, 8659 Concession 12, and 137 Wellington St. N
Regular Council Meeting
Council is reviewing a draft by-law to regulate short-term rental accommodations and will schedule a public meeting for feedback. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding support for Sunday gun hunting and the approval of an energy conservation plan.
- Draft by-law for regulating Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA)
- Resolution to notify the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding support for Sunday gun hunting
- Approval of the 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Plan
- By-law 2024-033 to establish Development Charges
- Rezoning application ZBA2024-09 for 7433 Wellington Road 7, Alma
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee will hold hearings for two minor variance applications. One application at 7473 16th Line requests reduced setbacks for a commodity shed and bunker silo. Another application at 7811 14th Line proposes a second dwelling and pig barn reconstruction.
- Variance for commodity shed and bunker silo at 7473 16th Line
- Variance for second dwelling and livestock facility setbacks at 7811 14th Line
- Confirmation of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The meeting includes a presentation on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and Draft By-law. Council will also consider a $50,000 tile loan application for property in the former Township of Maryborough.
- Review of 2024 Development Charges Background Study and Draft By-law
- Application for a $50,000 tile loan at South Part Lot 6, Concession 2
- Zoning By-law amendment (By-law 2024-029) for 7123 Wellington Road 86
- Consent Application B44/24 for lands at Part Lot 1, Concession 12 (Peel)
- Delegation regarding changes to the Sunday Gun Hunting by-law
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will review the 2023 year-end financial report and decide on allocating surplus funds to reserves. The meeting includes decisions on arena parking reconstruction and the authorization of several drainage works by-laws.
- Allocation of $425,203 into Capital and Environmental Reserve Funds
- Proposed PMD Arena Parking Lot Reconstruction using Option 2 for traffic calming
- By-law 2024-025 regarding an abattoir at 7705 Fourth Line
- By-law 2024-027 for the construction of the Soden Drain Improvement
- By-law 2024-026 to levy costs for The Becker Drainage Works
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on several minor variance requests regarding building setbacks and lot coverage. These applications include proposals for residential additions, a hobby barn, and agricultural structures.
- A2024-04: Request for 548 sq ft increase in accessory structure coverage at 7842 Wellington Road 45
- A2024-05: Request for 49.2 ft reduction in manure storage setback for a new residential unit at 7483 Third Line
- A2024-06: Request for 2.3 ft reduction in side yard setback for a garage addition at 20 Smith Drive, Drayton
- A2024-07: Request for 60 ft reduction in side yard setback for a grain bin at 7505 Wellington Road 10
- A2024-08: Request for lot area and setback relief for a 1,500 sq ft hobby barn at 7275 Third Line
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will meet to adopt the 2024 tax rating by-law and review the 2023 audited financial statements. The body is also considering support for two land consent applications and a letter of intent for water and wastewater upgrades.
- By-law 2024-023 to adopt and set 2024 property tax rates
- Consent Application B29/24 for Part Lot 5, Concession 2 (Peel), Hamlet of Glen Allan
- Consent Application B35/24 for 7705 Fourth Line, including driveway modifications for an abattoir
- Letter of Intent between Graham Capital and the Township for RFP 2023-16 Water and Wastewater Upgrades
- Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements by RLB Chartered Professional Accountants
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss a new by-law to regulate fences and a zoning amendment for 41 Adam Brown St. The meeting includes a proposal for a new playground in Drayton and a request for funding for the village's 150th anniversary.
- Proposed $10,000 annual financial support for health professional recruitment and retention
- Proposed five-year service agreement and fee schedule with RBC for banking services
- Zoning By-law amendment 2024-020 for 41 Adam Brown St
- By-law 2024-021 to regulate fences and repeal By-law 2005-004
- Kinette Club of Drayton proposal to replace playground structure by the 'B' Diamond
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council is meeting to decide on infrastructure contracts, fire department appointments, and land consent applications. The body is also reviewing an application for the Ontario Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund for a treatment capacity expansion project.
- Contract award of $319,491.79 to Hanna & Hamilton Construction Ltd. for Brandt 'A' and 'D' Drain Improvements
- Appointment of Chris Harrow as Fire Chief, Callise Loos and Marco Guidotti as Deputy Chiefs, and Cameron Forbes as Fire Inspector
- Consent Application B14/24 for 6540 Side Road 16 (Mae Dawn Farms Inc.)
- Consent Application B17/24 for 6852 Sideroad 15 (Barcliff Farm Ltd.)
- By-law 2024-016 to establish municipal fees and charges
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing three applications for minor variances to Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) setback requirements. These requests are intended to allow for the construction of new cattle barns, barn additions, and manure tanks on three different properties.
- A2024-01: Proposed new cattle barn at 7595 Wellington Road 86
- A2024-02: Proposed barn addition and manure tank at 6725 Wellington Rd 12
- A2024-03: Proposed barn addition and manure tank at 7669 Wellington Rd 8
- A2024-03: Proposed reduction of municipal drain setback from 30m to 10m
- Confirmation of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Mapleton Council will discuss a new noise by-law and a comprehensive planning fee review. The body is also deciding on land consent applications and a flood damage assessment for Drayton.
- By-law 6001-24 to regulate and control noise and repeal By-law 5001-05
- Consent Application B3/24 for 18 South Mill Street, Glen Allan
- Consent Application B10/24 for 6675 Wellington Rd 11
- Planning Report PL2024.03 regarding a Comprehensive Fee Review
- Agreement with LiveBarn Inc. for the PMD Arena
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review a proposed Reduced Load Limit By-law and three zoning amendments. The body is also discussing a draft schedule for 2025-2034 budgets and fees, and a fire services partnership agreement.
- Proposed $10,000 annual financial support for health professional recruitment
- Zoning amendments for 7090 Hwy 6, 8599 Con 6, and 7432 WR17
- Proposed Reduced Load Limit By-law to repeal By-law 99-60
- Draft schedule for Operating Budget 2025-2026 and Capital Budget 2025-2034
- Investigation into cost of including Council Members in staff Health Benefits Plan
Regular Council Meeting
Council is deciding on By-law 2024-008 to establish updated fees and charges for municipal services. The body will also discuss a planning department fee review and consider a request to allow the Drayton Youth Centre to use township facilities for free.
- By-law 2024-008 to establish municipal fees and charges
- Consent Application B110/23 for Part Lots 4 & 5, Concession 10 (Maryborough) with a $370 clearance fee
- Planning Report PL2024-02 regarding 'Fee Review - Option 6'
- Zoning reports for 7090 Highway 6, 8599 Concession 6, and 7432 Wellington Road 17
- Investigation into cost implications of adding Council Members to the staff Health Benefits Plan
Environment Advisory Committee (EAC)
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 Core Assets Asset Management Plan and the 2024-2033 10-Year Capital Budget. The committee will examine the similarities and differences between these documents and discuss measures for environmental impacts.
- Review of Asset Management Plan - Core Assets 2022
- Review of Capital Budget 2024-2033
- Discussion on developing measures for environmental impacts
- Information on Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association Nature Smart Climate Readiness Program
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2024 interim property tax levy and review fee changes for the building and planning departments. The body is also deciding on zoning by-law amendments and the final enactment of a drainage improvement by-law.
- By-law 2024-004: 2024 Interim Property Tax Levy
- By-law 2023-064: Third reading for Brandt 'A' and 'D' Drains improvement
- By-law 2024-005: Zoning amendment for 6415 Yatton SR
- By-law 2024-006: Zoning amendment for 7515 WR109
- Planning Report PL2024-01: Fee review with proposed changes effective March 1, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss updating building permit and planning application fees and review several zoning by-law amendments. The body is also deciding on temporary borrowing limits for 2024 and the appointment of a Chief Building Official.
- Authorization of temporary borrowing up to $4,932,006 from Jan 1 to Sept 30, 2024
- Proposed updates to Building Permit and Planning Application fee structures
- Zoning by-law amendments for 6415 Yatton Sideroad, 7515 Wellington Rd 109, and 7090 Highway 6
- By-law 2024-002 to appoint Tim Schwartzentruber as Chief Building Official
- By-law 2024-001 imposing special drainage rates under the Tile Drainage Act