The Clearview Record

Paul Van Staveren

Deputy Mayor · seen 2026-01-12 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026

68substantive motions movedof 26 meetings the minutes record them at
33procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
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0meetings recorded absentof 26 they were on the record for
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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 68)

It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-044-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Sandhu), dated September 28, 2026; and, That a Zoning By-law, generally consistent with the draft amendment found in Appendix F for the lands municipally known as 793273 County Road 124, be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the October 5, 2026, meetin
Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that By-Law 26-64, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 28, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th day of September, 2026.
Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-021-2026 (Metrolinx TPI Agreement) dated September 14, 2026; and, That Council for The Township of Clearview hereby authorizes the future signing by the Director of Public Works of a Multi-Year Governance Agreement for Joint Transit Procurements Facilitated by Metrolinx effective as of April 1, 2019 for the purpose of
Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-60, being a being a by-law to amend Delegated Authorities By-law 20-16, as it relates to Property Tax Extension Agreements
Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-034-2026 (Stayner Settlement Area Boundary Expansion – Phase 1 Status Update), dated August 26, 2026, for information.
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-019-2026 (Joint Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Appointments) dated August 10, 2026; and, That a by-law establishing the Joint Compliance Audit Committee and to appoint members, be presented at the August 10, 2026, meeting for approval.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-019-2026 (Joint Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Appointments) dated August 10, 2026; and, 1. That a by-law establishing the Joint Compliance Audit Committee and to appoint members, be presented at the August 10, 2026, meeting for approval.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report FIN-009-2026 2024 Audited Financial Statements dated June 22, 2026; and That Council approve the Township’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by Baker Tilly SGB LLP, as presented.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to draft a Zoning By-law Amendment for 234 Poplar Street, in conformance with the minimum site design criteria outlined in Appendix F to staff report PB-027-2026; and, That the By-law be brought forward at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report FIN-009-2026 2024 Audited Financial Statements dated June 22, 2026; and 1. That Council approve the Township’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by Baker Tilly SGB LLP, as presented.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to draft a Zoning By-law Amendment for 234 Poplar Street, in conformance with the minimum site design criteria outlined in Appendix F to staff report PB-027-2026; and, 1. That the By-law be brought forward at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-41, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 17, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of June, 2026.
Priority Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-41, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 17, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of June, 2026.
Priority Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview support the County of Simcoe regarding Community Paramedicine Funding, and direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Minister of Health, copying the Minister of Long-Term Care and MPP Brian Saunderson, advocating for revised policy to provide permanent base funding inclusive of annual inflationary adjustments and capital depreciation; and, That
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # FIN-006-2026 (Council Remuneration) dated June 1, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that By-law 26-39, being a being a by-law to authorize entering into a Facility Lease Agreement with the Creemore Tennis Club for use of a portion of land located at 31 Edward Street East (Gowan Memorial Park), be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 1st day of June, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview support the County of Simcoe regarding Community Paramedicine Funding, and direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Minister of Health, copying the Minister of Long-Term Care and MPP Brian Saunderson, advocating for revised policy to provide permanent base funding inclusive of annual inflationary adjustments and capital depreciation; and, Th
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # FIN-006-2026 (Council Remuneration) dated June 1, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-39, being a being a by-law to authorize entering into a Facility Lease Agreement with the Creemore Tennis Club for use of a portion of land located at 31 Edward Street East (Gowan Memorial Park), be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 1st day of June, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Clearview Township has embarked on a major water infrastructure build involving the construction of deep wells and pumps, pumping water through eight kilometres of a water pipeline from Klondike Park Road to the Stayner Settlement Area; and, Whereas Clearview Township has entered into agreements with three developer groups to contribute financially to the infrastructure project, subject to the Sta
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-37, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 25, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 25th day of May, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Clearview Township has embarked on a major water infrastructure build involving the construction of deep wells and pumps, pumping water through eight kilometres of a water pipeline from Klondike Park Road to the Stayner Settlement Area; and, Whereas Clearview Township has entered into agreements with three developer groups to contribute financially to the infrastructure project, subject to
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-37, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 25, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 25th day of May, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-008-2026 ( Encroachment By-law Amendments – Boulevard Garden Encroachments) dated May 11, 2026; and, That Council supports the proposed amendments to Encroachment By-law 25-40 as it relates to boulevard garden encroachments, outlined in Appendix A to this report; and, That Council directs staff to present a By-law at
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # FIN-005-2026 (2026 Budget Package and Tax Rates) dated May 11, 2026; and, That By-law 26-27 to approve the passing of the 2026 Tax Rate at a blended increase of 2.09% be presented at the May 11, 2026, meeting for approval.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-008-2026 (Municipally Significant Event Policy) dated May 11, 2026; and, That Council supports the updated Municipally Significant Event Policy as presented in Appendix “A” to this report; and, That a by-law with the updated Policy be presented to Council for approval at the May 11, 2026, meeting.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-27, being a being a by-law to set the tax rates and levy taxes for the year 2026 be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-008-2026 (Encroachment By-law Amendments – Boulevard Garden Encroachments) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council supports the proposed amendments to Encroachment By-law 25-40 as it relates to boulevard garden encroachments, outlined in Appendix A to this report; and, 2. That Council directs staff to present a By
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # FIN-005-2026 (2026 Budget Package and Tax Rates) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That By-law 26-27 to approve the passing of the 2026 Tax Rate at a blended increase of 2.09% be presented at the May 11, 2026, meeting for approval.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-27, being a being a by-law to set the tax rates and levy taxes for the year 2026 be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
McArthur Whereas municipal public works employees and contracted service providers are responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure including roads, sidewalks, bridges, drainage systems, and winter maintenance operations that are essential to public safety and emergency response; and, Whereas during significant weather events and emergencies, these workers act as frontline responders, ensur
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Whereas municipal public works employees and contracted service providers are April 27, 2026 Council Minutes 4 of 14 responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure including roads, sidewalks, bridges, drainage systems, and winter maintenance operations that are essential to public safety and emergency response; and, Whereas during significant weather events and emergencies, these workers act
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the March 23, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-006-2026 (Signature Events 2026) dated April 13, 2026, for information.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-24, being a by-law to regulate noise within the Township of Clearview, be presented and read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of April, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the March 23, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-006-2026 (Signature Events 2026) dated April 13, 2026, for information.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-24, being a by-law to regulate noise within the Township of Clearview, be presented and read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of April, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
It Resolved that the Culture & Sports Hall of Fame Committee hereby approve the meeting Agenda dated April 9, 2026, as presented.
Be It Resolved that the Culture & Sports Hall of Fame Committee hereby approve the meeting Agenda dated April 9, 2026, as presented.

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