The Clearview Record

Council Meeting

March 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Marty Beelen, John Broderick, Phyllis Dineen, Robert McArthur, Douglas Measures, Paul Van Staveren, Robert Walker

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Beelenon this item

What was decided (32 motions)

30 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

It Resolved that the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated March 23, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the March 9, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Broderick
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with direction provided in Closed Session regarding Development and Engineering Standards.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-004-2026 (DWQMS Annual Management Review) dated March 23, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-006-2026 (Updated Noise By-law) dated March 23, 2026; and, That Council supports the updated Noise By-law as outlined in Appendix A to this report; and, That the Noise By-law be presented to Council for final approval at the April 13, 2026, meeting.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-007-2026 (2026 Community Assistance Grant & Sponsorship – 1 st Intake Period) dated March 23, 2026; and, That Council approve the distribution of the 2026 Community Assistance Grant & Sponsorship 1 st Intake as outlined in Appendix “A” to this report, with the amendment to provide $1,500 to the Creemore Horticultural Society.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that the Motion before Council be amended to replace part 1 of the motion to state: That Council approve the distribution of the 2026 Community Assistance Grant & Sponsorship 1st Intake as outlined in Appendix "A" to this report, with the amendment to provide $1,500 to the Creemore Horticultural Society.
Moved by Mayor Measures, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to research the creation of a scholarship or partnership for a high school student graduating and attending a post-secondary institution in the amount of $1,000; and, That a report be brought back to Council at a future meeting for discussion.
Moved by Mayor Measures, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report LS-009-2026 (Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference) dated March 23, 2026; and, That Council approve the establishment of an Agricultural Advisory Committee through the Terms of Reference as presented in Appendix “A” to this report; and, That a By-law finalizing the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be presented at the April 13, 2026, Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-010-2026 ( Joint Compliance Audit Committee – Municipal & School Board Elections) dated March 23, 2026; and, That Council approves the Township of Clearview participating in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee facilitated and administered by the County of Simcoe, for the 2026 and future Municipal & School Board Elections; and, That a by-law be presented to Council prior to October 1 st in each election year, to establish terms of reference and appoint members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee with participating municipalities within the County.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-19, being a being a by-law to amend Schedule "A" of By-law 22-101, appointing members to the Township of Clearview Committees and Boards be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-20, being a by-law to amend By-law 24-43, respecting Township wide Development Charges for the Corporation of the Township of Clearview, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-Law 26-22, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 23, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:21 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
Be It Resolved that the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 2 of 10 (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated March 23, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the March 9, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with direction provided in Closed Session regarding Development and Engineering Standards.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-004-2026 (DWQMS Annual Management Review) dated March 23, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-005-2026 (2025 MECP Drinking Water Inspection Reports) dated March 23, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 6 of 10 Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report FD-001-2026 (Fire Department UTV Purchase) dated March 23, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the quotation from Parkway Powersports in the amount of $41,745.98 (includes HST) for the purchase of one 2026 CF Moto UTV; and, 2. That the current Kubota UTV be sold as surplus equipment, with the funds to be allocated to the Fire Department's apparatus reserve.
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Referred
Be It Resolved that the report before Council regarding FD-001-2026 - Fire Department UTV Purchase be
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Walker
Referred
Be It Resolved that the Motion before Council be amended to replace part 1 of the motion to state: That Council approve the distribution of the 2026 Community Assistance Grant & Sponsorship 1st Intake as outlined in Appendix "A" to this report, with the amendment to provide $1,500 to the Creemore Horticultural Society.
Moved by Mayor Measures, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to research the creation of a scholarship or partnership for a high school student graduating and attending a post-secondary institution in the amount of $1,000; and, That a report be brought back to Council at a future meeting for discussion.
Moved by Mayor Measures, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 8 of 10 Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report LS-009-2026 (Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference) dated March 23, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the establishment of an Agricultural Advisory Committee through the Terms of Reference as presented in Appendix “A” to this report; and, 2. That a By-law finalizing the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be presented at the April 13, 2026, Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-010-2026 (Joint Compliance Audit Committee – Municipal & School Board Elections) dated March 23, 2026; and, 1. That Council approves the Township of Clearview participating in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee facilitated and administered by the County of Simcoe, for the 2026 and future Municipal & School Board Elections; and, 2. That a by-law be presented to Council prior to October 1st in each election year, to establish terms of reference and appoint members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee with participating municipalities within the County.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-18, being a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures on the lands municipally known as 5840 County Road 9, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026. March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 9 of 10
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-19, being a being a by-law to amend Schedule "A" of By-law 22-101, appointing members to the Township of Clearview Committees and Boards be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-20, being a by-law to amend By-law 24-43, respecting Township wide Development Charges for the Corporation of the Township of Clearview, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-22, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 23, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:21 p.m. March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 10 of 10
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried

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