Mono public meetings in 2021
46 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting 26-2021 | 14 Dec 2021
Mono Town Council meets Dec. 14, 2021 by electronic participation. Council receives a Credit Valley Conservation 2022 budget presentation and a 2022 Recreation Department capital budget presentation, and considers a variance-to-fill application at 207445 Hwy 9. The agenda also lists routine items including 2021 tax write-offs, a Rural Net telecommunications tower, committee vacancies, and an Orangeville Library agreement renewal.
- Credit Valley Conservation 2022 budget presentation: Mono's proposed share is $14,367, up $550 (3.98%) from $13,817 in 2021
- Application for Variance to Fill Bylaw at 207445 Hwy 9
- 2022 Recreation Department Capital Budget presentation
- 2021 tax write-offs for municipal properties
- Rural Net telecommunications tower proposed at 715412 1st Line EHS
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets December 9th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. as a special electronic session. The main item is application B05-21 from WE Oughtred & Associates Inc. for 2712255 Ontario Inc./Harjit Dhillon concerning 387498 Mono Centre Road, where a contravention of the Planning Act occurred during a June 2021 transfer. A Certificate of Validation under Section 57 of the Planning Act is required to remedy it. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approval of the agenda and of the November 25th, 2021 minutes.
- Application B05-21: Certificate of Validation under Section 57 of the Planning Act for 387498 Mono Centre Road
- Applicant: WE Oughtred & Associates Inc. for 2712255 Ontario Inc./Harjit Dhillon
- Property zoning listed as NEC Control
- Contravention occurred during a June 2021 transfer of the subject property
- Approval of minutes of meeting COA 07-2021 (November 25th, 2021)
Heritage Advisory Committee
Mono's Heritage Advisory Committee meets December 6, 2021 by electronic participation to review a draft 2022 budget totaling $11,075 and to address the resignation of member Manjo Singh. The committee will also discuss the wording of a letter to Council about the Municipal Register and an update on a plaque for the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, the committee must have at least five council-appointed members, so it plans to seek volunteers.
- Draft 2022 budget of $11,075, including $1,500 for a Globe plaque, $800 for Globe photo and framing, and $4,000 x 2 for potential designations
- Resignation of Manjo Singh; Fred Simpson to add it to the next Council agenda
- Committee to seek volunteers to maintain the minimum five members required under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Update on Municipal Register and wording of a letter to Council
- Update on procurement for the Globe Restaurant plaque in Rosemont
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets November 25th, 2021 to consider one application for a minor variance. Ryan and Crystal Scott are seeking relief from the Rural (A) zone side yard setback to build a larger garage at 554243 Mono Amaranth Townline. The meeting will be held electronically and live streamed, and the committee will also approve its agenda and the minutes of its September 29th, 2021 meeting.
- Minor variance application A07-21 by Ryan & Crystal Scott for 554243 Mono Amaranth Townline
- Requested relief from Section 20(2)(e) of Zoning By-law 78-1: side yard setback of 2.30m (7.5ft) at the front and 1.66m (5.44ft) at the rear of the garage, versus the 4.58m (15ft) minimum
- Proposed garage would be 11m (36ft) x 7.3m (24ft), replacing an existing 7.3m (24ft) x 7.3m (24ft) garage in the same location
- Approval of minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting COA 06-2021 (September 29th, 2021)
- Meeting held virtually and live streamed under the Municipal Act and Town Procedure Bylaw 2020-42
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on November 24, 2021 to review and adopt minutes from its February meeting and take up new business. New items include planning for Mono Winterfest 2022, setting a date for the Make Mono Shine event, and discussing 2022 programming. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no contracts, bylaws, or fee changes listed.
- New business: Mono Winterfest 2022 planning
- New business: Make Mono Shine event and date
- New business: 2022 programming
- Review and adoption of draft minutes from the February meeting
- Upcoming event noted: Family Day Ski at Mono Nordic in February (date shown as '??')
Council Meeting 25-2021 | 23 Nov 2021
Mono Council is receiving an update on Orangeville's proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 236 First Street, where SHIP plans to convert the former Maple Inn/Knight's Inn into 27 supportive housing units, primarily for homeless women. Orangeville has declined Mono's request for a second statutory public meeting, citing its own engagement sessions. Council may forward further comments to Orangeville, whose Council is expected to consider the matter on December 6. The meeting also includes 2022 budget presentations and routine bylaws and correspondence.
- Maple Inn/Knight's Inn conversion at 236 First Street, Orangeville to 27 supportive housing units by SHIP; Orangeville Council to consider a recommendation December 6
- 2022 Public Works Capital Budget presentation
- Shelburne District Fire Board 2022 approved operating budget
- Rosemont and District Fire Board 2022 operating and capital budgets
- Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church request for financial support; updated Emergency Management Program bylaw
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
Mono's Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee meets Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm as a virtual session (PENHC-04-2021). The agenda includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes, a public question period, a summary of the transition to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and an item on active planning applications. No specific applications, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
- Summary of the transition to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), with an attachment
- Active Planning Applications item, no specific applications named in the agenda
- Approval of minutes from PENHC Session 03-2021
- Public Question Period
- Meeting held virtually; Town Hall address listed as 347209 Mono Centre Road
Council Meeting 24-2021 | 16 Nov 2021
Mono Town Council meets virtually on Nov 16, 2021, to consider its 2022 budget cost-of-living salary adjustment, an amended Joint Water Management Agreement with Amaranth, East Garafraxa and Orangeville, and a report on a trailer bylaw. Council will also review the 2022 meeting schedule, 2021 parking enforcement revenue and costs, and correspondence including a CUPE letter on OMERS pensions. Several items are listed as unfinished or deferred business, including a draft fill bylaw, noise bylaw review, and a proposed zoning amendment on large residential homes.
- 2022 budget: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) salary adjustment and inflation
- Joint Water Management Agreement amended among Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Mono and Orangeville
- Trailer Bylaw report on truck trailers and bylaw enforcement
- Report on 2021 Parking Enforcement revenue and costs
- Dandex Holdings Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA 2021-01) notice of appeal
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on November 8, 2021, chaired by Kirsten Ball. The agenda includes a presentation on Mono Streams and Bridges by Councillor Ralph Manktelow, updates on the municipal register and a plaque for the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont, and a designation update for 286399 and 286403 10th Sideroad (Church of the Herald Angel and Rectory, Cardwell). Under new business, the committee will discuss suggestions for its 2022 budget allocation and outreach plans to send to Council.
- Presentation on Mono Streams and Bridges by Councillor Ralph Manktelow
- Update on procurement of a plaque for the Globe Restaurant, Rosemont
- Designation update for 286399 and 286403 10th Sideroad (Church of the Herald Angel and Rectory, Cardwell)
- Discussion of 2022 budget allocation suggestions and outreach plans for Council
- Approval of minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting
Council Meeting 23-2021 | 26 Oct 2021
Mono Town Council meets virtually on October 26, 2021 to consider a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees and council members, following a September 14 direction. The policy would require proof of vaccination or an exemption by November 15, 2021, with unvaccinated staff facing rapid testing, possible unpaid suspension, and termination. Council will also make board appointments and receive reports on the Island Lake drinking water system, landfill openings, and a proposed zoning amendment for the Maple Inn in Orangeville.
- Employee and Council Vaccination Policy: proof of vaccination or exemption required by Nov 15, 2021; unvaccinated staff face rapid testing from Nov 22, six-week unpaid suspension, then possible termination
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the Maple Inn at 236 First Street, Orangeville
- Board appointments to fill vacancies on the Rosemont District Fire Board and Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management after Laura Ryan's resignation
- Island Lake Drinking Water System 2021-22 Inspection Report and Mono Landfill Openings Report for Spring & Fall 2021
- Greenwood Aggregates LPAT Hearing Report on Costs and 2020 Federal Gas Tax / Canada Community-Building Fund Audit Report
Special Council Meeting 22-2021 | 19 Oct 2021
The Town of Mono is holding a special virtual meeting to select a candidate to fill a council seat declared vacant on September 3, 2021. Ten nominations were received and certified by the Clerk, and no pre-screening was conducted because the number did not exceed the threshold for review. Candidates will present their qualifications in an order determined by random draw, followed by a Q&A session with Council. Council will vote to select the winner and pass an appointment bylaw, with the declaration of office scheduled for October 26, 2021.
- Ten certified nominations received for the council vacancy: Robert Bartoletta, John Buch, Elaine Capes, Melinda Davie, Harveen Dhaliwal, Matthew Donovan, Frank Flood, Chris Holdroyd, Bob McCrea, and Manjeet Thind.
- Candidate presentations and Q&A sessions to be conducted in an order determined by a random draw by the Clerk.
- Council vote to select the applicant to fill the vacant councillor seat.
- Passage of an appointment bylaw to formally appoint the selected candidate as Councillor.
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Town of Mono Heritage Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting on October 18, 2021. The agenda included routine items such as approving minutes and a treasurer's report. The primary business involved discussing the potential heritage designation of the Church of the Herald Angel and Rectory in Cardwell.
- Discussion of heritage designation for 286399 and 286403 10th Sideroad (Church of the Herald Angel and Rectory, Cardwell)
- Updates regarding the Globe Restaurant in Rosemont
- Discussion of Headwaters Mono Streams
- Approval of minutes from October 26, 2020
Council Meeting 21-2021 | 12 Oct 2021
The Town of Mono Council is reviewing a report from the Director of Public Works that proposes amendments to Bylaw 2000-12 regarding traffic regulation. The changes aim to update 'No Parking' zones around Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, 1st Line EHS near Island Lake Family Park, and the Mono-Adjala Townline to address road safety and residential impacts. Additionally, Council will consider updates to unfinished business items, including a zoning bylaw amendment for large residential homes and a procurement policy for professional services.
- Amendment to Bylaw 2000-12 to replace Schedule 1 with new 'No Parking' zones on 1st Line EHS, Hurontario Street, and Mono-Adjala Townline
- Review of unfinished business: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment re: Large Residential Homes
- Review of unfinished business: Procurement Policy for Professional Services (RFPs)
- Report on Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3 funding
- Nominations received to fill a Council vacancy
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment held a virtual meeting to consider two applications for minor variances. The first involves a cabana setback at 1 St. Mark's Crescent, and the second is a lot boundary adjustment at 835540 4th Line EHS. No other substantive business was listed on the agenda.
- Application A06-21: Variance for a cabana at 1 St. Mark’s Crescent to be 0.610 m from the side lot line (standard is 4.57 m).
- Application B04-21: Lot boundary adjustment transferring 0.6 acres at 835540 4th Line EHS to correct driveway and fence placement.
Council Meeting 20-2021 | 28 Sep 2021
The Town of Mono Council will hold a statutory public meeting to discuss the Onthe9 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA 2021-01) and a development permit application for an airsoft range at 487233 Sideroad 30. Additionally, Mayor Wade Mills from the Town of Shelburne will present on the Service Delivery Review regarding indoor recreation and fire services.
- Statutory Public Meeting for Onthe9 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA 2021-01)
- Development Permit Application DPA 2021-243 for Airsoft Range at 487233 Sideroad 30
- Delegation from Town of Shelburne regarding Service Delivery Review for CDRC and Fire Services
- Discussion of 2022 Budget Process
- ICIP Grant Transfer Payment Agreement for Island Lake Family Park
Council Meeting 19-2021 | 14 Sep 2021
The Town of Mono Council is meeting virtually to address the vacancy created by Mayor Laura Ryan's resignation. The primary decision involves approving an amended policy that outlines how nominations will be reviewed and a new councillor selected via ranked ballot at a special meeting on October 19, 2021. The agenda also includes updates on unfinished business such as zoning amendments for large residential homes and a draft fill bylaw.
- Approval of Filling Council Vacancy Policy for selecting a new councillor
- Update on Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment regarding Large Residential Homes
- Progress report on Draft Site Alteration and Movement of Fill Bylaw
- Review of Police Services Board Composition and OPP Detachment proposal
- Discussion of Development Charges Bylaw Amendment and Interest Rate Policy
Special Council Meeting 18-2021 | 3 Sep 2021
Town of Mono Council is meeting to declare the office of Mayor vacant following Laura Ryan's resignation effective September 1, 2021. The agenda includes a report outlining options to fill the vacancy, including appointing a candidate from the 2018 election results, selecting from new nominations, or holding a by-election estimated at $35,000. Staff recommends filling the seat by selection from nominations, with a special meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021, to review applicants.
- Declaration of vacant seat for Mayor Laura Ryan, who resigned effective September 1, 2021
- Report on filling the vacancy: options include appointment from 2018 candidates (Diane Walmsley had most votes without winning), new nominations, or by-election
- Estimated cost of a by-election is $35,000
- Proposed schedule for appointment by nomination: applications due October 14, 2021; special council meeting October 19, 2021
- Draft Filling Council Vacancy Policy 2021 included for approval
Council Meeting 17-2021 | 24 Aug 2021
The Town of Mono Council is holding a public meeting to review an amendment to the Development Charges By-law. The proposal would raise the total charge for a single-detached dwelling from $12,161 to $15,805, driven by updated cost estimates for transportation and parks services. Council will also consider survey results regarding parking controls on Blue Heron Drive and approve a budget amendment for a tandem snow plough.
- Development Charges By-law amendment proposing a total charge of $15,805 for single-detached dwellings (up from $12,161).
- Survey results for Blue Heron Drive showing 87.5% support for a keypad-locked gate to control access to Island Lake Conservation Area.
- Budget amendment for the purchase of a tandem snow plough.
- Request for comments on a NEC Development Permit for 487233 30 Sideroad.
- Partnership agreement with the Mono Tennis Club and ICIP grant transfer payment for Mono Centre tennis courts.
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee met virtually to review a zoning by-law amendment application. The applicant seeks permission to use the property at 207535 Highway 9 as a seasonal wedding venue within the Rural (A) zone. No other substantive planning items were listed on the agenda.
- ZBA 2021-01: Proposal to add 'seasonal wedding event venue' as a permitted use in the Rural (A) zone.
- Property located at 207535 Highway 9, Town of Mono, ON L9W 6J3 / Concession 4 EHS, East Part of Lot 1.
- Proposed use allows for 80 guests and parking for up to 40 vehicles from late spring to early fall.
- Events would be limited to one per week on Saturdays under a temporary tent.
Special Council Meeting 16-2021 | 12 Aug 2021
The Town of Mono Council held a special electronic meeting on August 12, 2021. Council received a presentation from RLB on the draft 2020 consolidated financial statements, which report an annual surplus of $806,344 and accumulated surplus of $71,020,796. Council also considered awarding the Island Lake Family Park redevelopment tender and was scheduled to discuss a pay equity analysis and employee salary market review in closed session. The meeting was conducted virtually, with Council Chambers closed to the public.
- RLB presented draft 2020 financial statements showing annual surplus of $806,344 and accumulated surplus of $71,020,796
- Island Lake Family Park Redevelopment Tender Award considered
- In-camera item: Pay Equity Analysis and Employee Salary Market Review at 10:00 AM
- 2020 actual expenses exceeded budget by $834,404, driven largely by transportation services ($4,439,400 actual vs. $3,739,582 budget)
- Meeting held electronically under Section 238 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets July 29th, 2021 to consider three minor variance applications. The first is a resubmission by 2715502 Ontario Inc. and MHBC Planning seeking to increase a proposed hotel from 3 to 4 stories (10.67 metres to 15.0 metres). The other two applications seek relief from side yard setback rules for a storage/gym facility at 673196 Hurontario St. and permission to finish an upper floor of an accessory building as a family apartment at 486081 30th Sideroad. The meeting will be held electronically and live streamed.
- A02-21 resubmission: increase proposed hotel height from 3 to 4 stories (10.67 m to 15.0 m) at East Part Lot 5 Concession 2 WHS RP 7R6117 Part 1
- A03-21: minor variance to reduce side yard setback from 9.15 m (30') to 2.9 m (9'8") for a storage/gym facility at 673196 Hurontario St.
- A05-21: minor variance to allow an accessory building apartment for a family member at 486081 30th Sideroad (3.76 hectares)
- Approval of minutes from COA 04-2021 (June 30th, 2021)
Council Meeting 15-2021 | 20 Jul 2021
The Town of Mono Council held a virtual meeting to discuss local infrastructure and zoning issues. Key discussions included motions regarding parking restrictions near Island Lake Family Park and Blue Heron Drive, as well as a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw concerning large residential homes on rural lots. The council also reviewed a budget amendment for fleet fuel systems and received a presentation from the Headwaters Health Care Centre regarding its 2020-2021 annual report.
- Motion by Deputy Mayor Creelman regarding parking near Island Lake Family Park and Blue Heron Drive
- Proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment regarding large residential homes on rural lots
- Budget amendment for Fleet Fuel System and Tank Replacement
- Public Works purchase approval for a Tandem Plough
- Headwaters Health Care Centre 2020-2021 Annual Report presentation
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets June 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual electronic meeting to hold public meetings on two applications. One seeks consent to sever 0.809 hectares (2.0 acres) from 12 Coles Crescent to create a new lot for sale, leaving a 1.706-hectare (4.216-acre) retained parcel used for school bus maintenance, repair and storage by First Canada ULC. The other seeks two variances for a proposed hotel and medical centre: raising the hotel from 3 to 4 stories (10.67 metres to 15.0 metres) and reducing on-site parking from 154 to 135 stalls. The agenda also includes approval of the May 27, 2021 minutes and routine procedural items.
- Consent application B03-21: sever 0.809 hectares (2.0 acres) from 12 Coles Crescent to create a new lot for sale; retained parcel 1.706 hectares (4.216 acres) for school bus maintenance, repair and storage by First Canada ULC
- Variance application A02-21: increase proposed hotel height from 3 stories to 4 stories (10.67 metres to 15.0 metres)
- Variance application A02-21: reduce on-site parking from 154 stalls to 135 stalls for a proposed hotel and medical centre
- Subject property for A02-21: East Part Lot 5 Concession 2 WHS RP 7R6117 Part 1
- Approval of minutes of Meeting COA 03-2021 (May 27, 2021)
Council Meeting 14-2021 | 22 Jun 2021
Mono Town Council meets June 22, 2021 by electronic participation. Council is set to consider a trial parking permit system and a bylaw amendment creating a no-parking zone on Blue Heron Drive near the Island Lake Conservation Area lane, plus a parking lot attendant contract, a Taoism institute development permit application, a microbrewery site plan agreement, a fence bylaw variance at 307552 Hockley Road, a fleet fuel tank replacement tender, and a long list of correspondence and resolutions. Many agenda items are listed by title only, so what will actually be decided is not fully established by the text provided.
- Blue Heron Drive: proposed no-parking zone both sides from the cul-de-sac terminus to 71 metres west of Headwaters Lane, 6 am–9 pm, with a trial resident parking permit system; staff estimate permits at about $25 each and parking management software exceeding $25,000 capital plus over $4,500 annual licensing
- Mono Community Centre parking lot attendant contract
- NEC development permit application DP 2015-2015_291 for the Fung Loy Kok Institute (Tai Chi) Taoism
- Draft site plan agreement and authorization bylaw for Mono Centre Brewing Company Ltd (SPA 2020-02)
- Fence bylaw exemption request at 307552 Hockley Road; Fleet Fuel System and Tank Replacement tender No. 2021-PW-17; solar speed sign data for Mono-Adjala Townline between 25 and 30 Sideroad
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee is meeting to receive a delegation from Credit Valley Conservation regarding a new 25-year management plan for the Island Lake Conservation Area. The committee is asked to provide comments on draft guiding statements, site plans, and trail maps by June 24, 2021. This is a consultation phase before the plan is finalized for Council endorsement.
- Credit Valley Conservation delegation on Island Lake Conservation Area (ILCA) management plan
- Review of draft Guiding Statements, Conceptual Site Plan, and Trail Plan Map
- ILCA location: 673067 Hurontario St, Orangeville, ON
- Committee comments due by June 24, 2021
Council Meeting 13-2021 | 8 Jun 2021
The Town of Mono Council meets virtually to hear resident delegations regarding traffic and noise issues on Blue Heron Drive and Hockley Road. The agenda includes discussions on increasing parking violation fines, temporary no-parking signage on Hurontario Street, and reviewing unfinished business items such as a draft fill bylaw and road safety correspondence.
- Delegation from Blue Heron Drive residents requesting a 'No-Parking' bylaw designation to prevent non-resident parking near Island Lake Conservation Area
- Delegation from Hockley Road residents proposing motorcycle noise bylaws, photo radar, and weekend road closures to address speeding and noise
- Discussion on increasing set fines for parking violations
- Credit Valley Conservation request for temporary no-parking and no-entry signage on Hurontario Street
- Review of unfinished business including a draft Site Alteration and Movement of Fill Bylaw and correspondence with the Ministry of Transportation
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets on May 27th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual online meeting. It will hold public meetings on two applications: a minor variance for a secondary dwelling unit at 995402 Mono Adjala Townline, and a consent application for a 20-year lease with an option to renew for another 20 years at Mono Plaza. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the March 30th, 2021 meeting.
- Minor variance A04/21: proposed secondary dwelling unit of about 51 m2 in an existing accessory building at 995402 Mono Adjala Townline, where the zoning bylaw requires a minimum gross floor area of 74 m2
- The same application seeks a setback of 103.06 metres from the principal dwelling, where the bylaw allows a maximum of 50 metres
- Applicant states the unit would be used solely for visiting family and friends, not as a vacation, rental, or AirBnB property
- Consent application B02/21 by Best Buy Medical Supplies Inc. (Dan Robichaud) for a 20-year lease with an option to renew for an additional 20 years at Mono Plaza (1015687 Ont. Ltd.)
- Public meetings scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Council Meeting 12-2021 | 25 May 2021
Mono Town Council meets May 25, 2021 to consider amendments to the parking bylaw that would add or extend no-parking zones on roads around Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, following a request from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and a submission from Councillor Manktelow. Council will also review a budget amendment to buy a 2015 John Deere 772GP grader, a motion on large residential homes, and correspondence on Dufferin County's Official Plan review and Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Several items are carried over from earlier meetings, including a community roadside clean-up report and unfinished business such as a draft fill bylaw and temporary speed bumps.
- Parking bylaw amendments: proposed no-parking zones on 1st Line from Dufferin County Road 8 to 10 Sideroad and around Mono Cliffs Provincial Park access points
- Budget amendment for purchase of a 2015 John Deere 772GP grader (Public Works vehicle)
- Motion by Deputy Mayor Creelman on Large Residential Homes
- Review of virtual meeting platforms (2021 Online Video Conferencing Solution Evaluation)
- Correspondence: MECP cleanup order at 833160 4th Line EHS, Brock Aggregates site plan amendment (Licence #12253), and Caledon Official Plan Amendment No. 263 (By-law 2021-35)
Special Council Meeting 11-2021 | 19 May 2021
The Town of Mono Council discussed a comprehensive strategy to address parking problems on local and county roads, particularly near Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. The agenda included a resolution to deploy new Bylaw Enforcement Officers, request OPP patrols in specific areas, and collaborate with Dufferin County on signage and ticketing. Council also considered a verbal report on extending no-parking zones and the appointment of additional municipal law enforcement officers.
- Resolution to deploy new Bylaw Enforcement Officers to enforce the Parking Bylaw
- Request for OPP to patrol 'hot spots' like Mono Centre, 3rd Line, and 25th Sideroad
- Collaboration with Dufferin County on electronic signage and parking ticket issuance
- Review of no-parking zones in Mono Centre and on Hockley Road
- Appreciation resolution for Bylaw Enforcement Officer Eugene Lammerding
Council Meeting 10-2021 | 11 May 2021
The Town of Mono Council is reviewing a request to use internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election, with a quoted cost of $19,351 plus taxes. Council is also deciding whether to waive a site plan amendment for Orangeville Christian School's proposed parking expansion. The agenda includes a proclamation for National Nursing Week and various correspondence reports on road safety and environmental issues.
- Orangeville Christian School requests exemption from site plan agreement for 29 new parking stalls and a second exit at 553281 County Road 16
- 2022 Municipal Election proposal to use internet/phone voting via Intelivote, quoted at $19,351 plus taxes
- Adopt-a-Road program updates for Elaine Capes (Little Creek Ranch) and Tamara Rebanks (Big Hat Farm)
- Unfinished business includes a draft Fill Bylaw and letters to the MTO regarding Highway 9 & 10 road safety
- Schedule A correspondence includes reports on cannabis licensing, aggregate pit rehabilitation, and fire department annual report
Council Meeting 9-2021 | 28 Apr 2021
Mono Council is reviewing a draft Joint Municipal Water Management Agreement with Orangeville, Amaranth, and East Garafraxa that would govern how the municipalities manage a drinking-water quantity threat in the Guelph-Annabelle aquifer. The agreement would commit the towns to share water-use data and periodically decide whether to re-run groundwater models, at an estimated cost around $100,000. Council is also set to consider several bylaws and correspondence items, and will receive a bylaw enforcement update in closed session.
- Draft Joint Municipal Water Management Agreement with Orangeville, Amaranth, and East Garafraxa; staff recommend sending comments back to Credit Valley Conservation
- New Tecumseth 2021 Library Agreement
- Bylaw appointing Park Wardens to enforce parking
- Bylaw setting the speed limit on 3rd Line EHS north of 10 Sideroad
- Notices of motion by Deputy Mayor Creelman on the proposed 413 Highway and on the schedule of regular Council meetings
Council Meeting 8-2021 | 13 Apr 2021
Mono Town Council meets virtually on April 13, 2021, with a public meeting scheduled on a filming permit application by Marblemedia OU Productions for the series 'Overlord and the Underwoods' at locations including 24 and 22 Riverside Drive, Willow Crescent, and the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail. Council will also consider site plan exemption requests, a fire safety grant transfer payment agreement, a borrowing bylaw, and correspondence on matters including bylaw enforcement at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and inert fill importation. A hardware failure prevents live streaming, but a recording will be posted within 48 hours.
- Public meeting on filming permit application by Marblemedia OU Productions for May 4-6, 2021 filming at Riverside Drive, Willow Crescent, and Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail
- Site plan agreement exemption request for 10 & 10 Garden Centre at 634026 Highway 10
- Site plan agreement exemption request for 508216 Highway 89 for a proposed accessory building (farm-related office space and freezer storage)
- Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement and a draft Borrowing Bylaw on the agenda
- Correspondence including a letter to the MECP on bylaw enforcement at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and a letter to the MNRF on importation of inert fill for rehabilitation
Special Council Meeting 7-2021 | 06 Apr 2021
Mono Town Council is holding a special electronic meeting on April 6, 2021, with no public access to Council Chambers. The public agenda is largely procedural: adopting the agenda and a confirming bylaw. The substantive items are listed as in-camera (closed) matters, including an LPAT hearing update involving Full Throttle/Bellissimo and a bylaw enforcement update at 833160 4th Line.
- In-camera (closed session) LPAT CEMC hearing update regarding Full Throttle / Bellissimo
- In-camera bylaw enforcement update for 833160 4th Line
- In-camera item for information supplied in confidence by Canada, a province or territory, or a Crown agency
- Public session limited to approval of agenda and a confirming bylaw
Committee of Adjustment
The Town of Mono Committee of Adjustment meets March 30, 2021 to hold a public meeting on one minor variance application (A01/21) and to approve its January 21, 2021 minutes. The applicants, Kasandra and Zachary Cousineau, seek to reduce the front yard setback from 19.82 m to no less than 17.09 m to build a covered porch, and to legalize existing deficient front and interior side yard setbacks of the house and shed. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.
- Minor variance A01/21 for 554481 Mono Amaranth Townline, Rural (A) zoning with OMAFRA Prime Agricultural Designation Overlay
- Requested front yard setback reduction from 19.82 m to no less than 17.09 m for a covered porch
- Applicant also seeks to legalize existing non-conforming front yard setback of the house and interior side yard setback of the shed
- Public meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m., held as a virtual electronic on-line meeting
- Approval of minutes of meeting COA 01-2021 (January 21, 2021)
Pollinator Garden Management Committee
The Pollinator Garden Management Committee (PGMC) met virtually on March 29, 2021, to plan 2021 garden projects and approve routine business. Members discussed a rock garden, scree garden, Indigenous garden, herb garden, and container plantings, with the Indigenous garden receiving a $200 budget. The meeting was scheduled to be immediately followed by the committee's AGM.
- Indigenous garden led by SM allocated $200, added to the main budget, to plant corn, beans, and squash in existing boarded beds along the south path
- Rock garden development recommended by RR to be deferred until the existing garden is opened; size and location undetermined
- Scree garden recommended by JH to be deferred due to other priorities
- Herb garden planned for the northwest area of the existing garden, avoiding the pollinator nesting area around the large tree stump
- Agenda approved (moved JBa, seconded TK, carried); Feb 8/21 minutes previously approved by e-mail
Council Meeting 6-2021 | 23 Mar 2021
Mono Town Council meets electronically on March 23, 2021 to decide a fill bylaw variance, a 2021 tax rate bylaw, parking changes, and several other items. Council will hear a delegation on the town's 2020 investment performance and consider a variance to place about 800 m3 of fill for a driveway at 634447 Highway 10. Several items are carried over from earlier meetings, including speed limits on 3rd Line EHS and Highway 9 and 10 safety concerns.
- Variance request to import about 800 m3 (80 truckloads) of fill for a driveway at 634447 Highway 10
- Draft 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw
- Draft amendment to Parking Bylaw for no parking on 7th Line EHS at Airport Rd
- Budget amendment for a Parking Enforcement Officer
- Draft Site Plan Agreement for 8 French Drive (DandyCo Holdings)
Council Meeting 5-2021 | 09 Mar 2021
Mono Town Council meets March 9, 2021 to consider amendments to the No Parking Bylaw around Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, a report on winter snow clearing of park walkways, and several public works tenders. Council will also discuss a bylaw enforcement policy amendment, a parking enforcement strategy, and support for two broadband funding applications. Several items are procedural or correspondence for receipt.
- No Parking Bylaw amendment proposes restrictions on 3rd Line EHS, 2nd Line EHS, and 25 Sideroad near Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, with sign costs estimated at $10,500
- Report on winter maintenance of four town walkways, including Brookfield/Fieldstone Walkway (971 metres), with equipment options costing $20,822 or $42,551 and estimated labour of $12,000 per winter season
- Eight public works tenders/RFPs for lawn maintenance, dust suppressant, gravel, winter sand, street sweeping, pavement markings, a pick-up truck, and a motor grader
- Motion by Deputy Mayor Creelman to amend the Bylaw Enforcement Policy
- Support for NFTC and VMedia applications to the federal Universal Broadband Fund
Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee
The Planning, Environment & Natural Heritage Committee meets electronically on March 2, 2021, with a public meeting on an application by owner Michael Dermott for a variance to the Town's Site Alteration & Fill Bylaw 2014-31. The owner previously brought in about 300 cubic metres of allegedly clean fill in September 2020 and now proposes roughly 800 more cubic metres to complete an approximately 800-foot driveway at 634447 Hwy 10. The rest of the agenda is procedural, and the meeting will be posted online two business days later.
- Public meeting on a variance to Fill Bylaw 2014-31 for owner Michael Dermott at 634447 Hwy 10, Mono
- About 300 cubic metres (roughly 30 truckloads) of allegedly clean fill already imported in September 2020
- Proposed additional 800 +/- cubic metres (about 80 truckloads) of clean fill for a driveway about 800 feet long
- Enclosures include a February 9, 2021 notice, site plan, January 4, 2021 application, and February 4, 2021 staff report
- Public may request participation via clerksoffice@townofmono.com before 4:30 p.m. on February 26, 2021
Council Meeting 4-2021 | 23 Feb 2021
Mono Town Council meets electronically on Feb. 23, 2021 to work through unfinished business and new items, including a draft no-parking bylaw for 3rd Line near the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park entrance and a proposed park parking lot on 2nd Line. Council will also consider appointing a town clerk, a 2021 Shelburne Library agreement, the Electoral Reform Task Force final report, and tender results for Bridges 10 & 11 reconstruction. A 9:15 a.m. delegation from the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association is scheduled, and a long list of correspondence and accounts appears under Schedule A.
- Draft No Parking Bylaw for 3rd Line from Mono Centre Road to 25 Sideroad near Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
- Appointment of Town Clerk
- 2021 Shelburne Library Agreement
- Tender results for Bridges 10 & 11 reconstruction
- DCCBA delegation at 9:15 a.m.; DCCBA asks for a $240 annual partnership registration
Council Meeting 3-2021 | 9 Feb 2021
Mono council meets electronically on Feb 9, 2021 to consider a resident's application to vary the Fill Bylaw for a driveway at 634447 Hwy 10, where 35 loads of fill were placed in September 2020 and 80 more are proposed. Council will also weigh a canine control services agreement, town support for a Rogers federal broadband funding application, and a report on provincial Minister's Zoning Orders. The rest of the agenda is routine: proclamations, minutes, accounts, and correspondence.
- Variance request to Fill Bylaw 2014-13 for driveway shale at 634447 Hwy 10; 35 loads placed Sept 2020, 80 more proposed
- Canine Control Services Agreement and amendment to the Dog Bylaw
- Town support for Rogers' application to the federal Universal Broadband Fund
- Report on provincial Minister's Zoning Orders (MZO) review
- In-camera item at 10:00 on bylaw enforcement with Paul Dray
Pollinator Garden Management Committee
The Town of Mono's Pollinator Garden Management Committee meets virtually on February 8, 2021 to elect a chair and discuss plans for the 2021 season. Members will present activity plans covering planting, maintenance, construction, soil regeneration, fundraising, and education. The committee will also hear a 2020 financial report and review Covid-19 rules for garden work, which currently allow outdoor gatherings of five or fewer masked, distanced volunteers and one person at a time in the shed.
- Election of the committee chair
- Presentation of 2021 activity plans: planting, maintenance (Jutta), construction (Darcy), soil regeneration (Rosemary), fundraising (Sharon), education
- 2020 financial report presented by Jack
- Covid-19 restrictions review (Ralph): outdoor groups of five or fewer, masks and distancing required; shed access one person at a time
- Future dates: PGMC meeting Mar 29 at 9:00 pm; AGM Mar 29 at 10:00 am at Town Hall
Special Council Meeting 2A-2021 | 27 Jan 2021
Mono Town Council is holding a special electronic meeting immediately after its regular January 27, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item is an in-camera (closed-session) discussion of the CAO's annual performance evaluation. Council Chambers are closed to the public; the meeting is being held virtually under the Municipal Act and the Town's procedure bylaw.
- In-camera item: CAO Annual Performance Evaluation
- Meeting held electronically; Council Chambers not open to the public
- Held immediately following the January 27, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
- Quorum confirmation and disclosure of pecuniary interest are listed as opening steps
Council Meeting 2-2021 | 27 Jan 2021
Mono Council is reviewing a variance application under the Fill Bylaw from Robert Paul and Tammy Ritchie to import about 22,000 cubic metres (roughly 2,200 truckloads) of clean fill at 833231 4th Line to build a horse training track. Town staff and the Town Engineer cannot recommend approval, saying the April 9, 2020 Fill Management Plan does not address long-standing concerns and that a cut-and-fill balance could reduce or eliminate imported fill. Council may deny the application or defer it for more information. The agenda also includes routine items such as accounts, committee minutes, correspondence, and a confirming bylaw.
- Variance request by Ritchie to import approximately 22,000m3 (about 2,200 truckloads) of fill at 833231 4th Line for a horse training track
- Town Engineer's January 19, 2021 report says drainage design appears acceptable but grading of the southern track stretch could affect the adjacent landowner, and revised grading could reduce or eliminate imported fill
- PENHC recommended denial in January 2020 pending more information; public concerns raised about groundwater, stormwater, noise, dust, and truck traffic
- Council to receive Accounts and minutes of the Recreation Advisory Committee (Dec 10, 2020) and Electoral Reform Task Force (Dec 9, 2020)
- Correspondence includes 2021 Census, NVCA source protection nominations, and a Drainage Act regulatory proposal
Committee of Adjustment
Mono's Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on January 21, 2021 to hear one application: a proposed lot-boundary adjustment (Consent B01/21) at 935343 Airport Road and part of the west half of Lot 26, Concession 7. The proposal would add about 15.7 hectares (38.79 acres) to the abutting land, leaving a retained parcel of about 4.0 hectares (9.89 acres) with 304 metres of frontage on the north side of Side Road 25. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approval of the agenda and of minutes from the October 29, 2020 meeting.
- Public meeting at 1:00 pm on Consent application B01/21 (lot-boundary adjustment)
- Owner: 1588574 Ontario Inc & 2347647 Ontario Inc (Wallace); applicant Rodney Geyer OLS
- Proposal would add ~15.7 hectares (38.79 acres) to 935343 Airport Road
- Retained parcel would be ~4.0 hectares (9.89 acres) with 304 metres of frontage on Side Road 25
- Zoning: Rural (A); Official Plan: Rural
Recreation Advisory Committee
Mono's Recreation Advisory Committee meets virtually on January 14, 2021 to handle routine business: approving the agenda, reviewing and adopting December minutes, and hearing any public questions or delegations. Under unfinished business, members will discuss prizes for a Virtual Winterfest and a monthly bingo. The agenda also lists a Family Day ski event at Mono Nordic in February, with the date left as "??" and the next meeting date still to be confirmed.
- Virtual Winterfest prizes under unfinished business
- Monthly Bingo under unfinished business
- Review and adoption of December meeting minutes
- Public question period and possible delegations
- Family Day Ski at Mono Nordic listed for February, date shown as "??"
Council Meeting 1-2021 | 12 Jan 2021
Mono Council meets electronically on Jan 12, 2021, with delegations from Stevenson Memorial Hospital and Credit Valley Conservation's 2021 budget. Council is set to consider a 2021 interim tax levy bylaw, 2020 tax write-offs, drinking water audit reports, and a $1,000 donation request from Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church. An in-camera item covers animal services contract negotiations.
- Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church requests $1,000 in 2020 and continued support in 2021; Adjala-Tosorontio already approved $1,000
- 2021 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw up for approval
- 2020 tax write-offs for municipal properties
- Stevenson Memorial Hospital delegation on Stage 2 redevelopment and $30 million local share
- Credit Valley Conservation 2021 budget presentation; Mono's share rises $307 to $13,817