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Councillor McArthuron this item
What was decided (29 motions)
29 carried, 0 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: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated February 23, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Broderick
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to work with Township legal counsel to draft a lease agreement with Skydive Wasaga Beach for use of a portion of Township owned land located at 1585 Klondike Park Road, for a three (3) year period; and, That Council authorize Skydive Wasaga Beach to submit a temporary Zoning By-law Amendment application to change the use of a portion of the lands located at 1585 Klondike Park Road, at Skydive Wasaga Beach’s cost
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Broderick
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby directs staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Facility Lease Agreement – 31 Edward Street East.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby directs staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Site Alteration & Movement of Fill Application.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with direction provided in closed session regarding the Rural Ontario Development Program.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-003-2026 (Drinking Water 2025 Compliance Reports) dated February 23, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-003-2026 (Gowan Park Bleachers Procurement Options) dated February 23, 2026; and, That Council direct staff to negotiate a management and a construction agreement with 737494476 Ontario Inc. (Mountain Ridge Custom Homes Inc.) to complete the construction of the Gowan Park Bleachers, with the contractor being responsible for the entire project, built to the specifications provided to the Township through engineer stamped drawings; and, That all fundraising initiatives are to be managed by the contractor, with the authority for the Township to issue tax receipts to be confirmed and approved by the CRA.
Moved by Councillor Walker
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # HR-001-2026 ( Human Resources Department Staffing) dated February 23, 2026; and, That Council approves increasing staff allocation for Human Resources from 2.0 to 3.0 FTE, by adding a full time Human Resources Assistant; and, That this additional position be funded through the tax stabilization reserve for 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-005-2026 (After-hours Canine Control Services Agreement) dated February 23, 2026; and, That Council approve entering into an after-hours Canine Control Agreement with Ontario Animal Control, effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with an automatic renewal for an additional 3 years, at the annual rates provided for in the Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that By-law 26-14, being a being a by-law to delegate certain duties and acts during restricted periods after nomination day or the election of a new Council, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen
Carried
It Resolved that By-Law 26-15, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 23, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Broderick 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: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 2 of 10 (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated February 23, 2026, 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 work with Township legal counsel to draft a lease agreement with Skydive Wasaga Beach for use of a portion of Township owned land located at 1585 Klondike Park Road, for a three (3) year period; and, That Council authorize Skydive Wasaga Beach to submit a temporary Zoning By- law Amendment application to change the use of a portion of the lands located at February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 4 of 10 1585 Klondike Park Road, at Skydive Wasaga Beach’s cost
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the February 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 directs staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Facility Lease Agreement – 31 Edward Street East.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby directs staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Site Alteration & Movement of Fill Application. February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 6 of 10
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Beelen
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 the Rural Ontario Development Program.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-003-2026 (Drinking Water 2025 Compliance Reports) dated February 23, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 8 of 10 Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-003-2026 (Gowan Park Bleachers Procurement Options) dated February 23, 2026; and, That Council direct staff to negotiate a management and a construction agreement with 737494476 Ontario Inc. (Mountain Ridge Custom Homes Inc.) to complete the construction of the Gowan Park Bleachers, with the contractor being responsible for the entire project, built to the specifications provided to the Township through engineer stamped drawings; and, That all fundraising initiatives are to be managed by the contractor, with the authority for the Township to issue tax receipts to be confirmed and approved by the CRA.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # HR-001-2026 (Human Resources Department Staffing) dated February 23, 2026; and, 1. That Council approves increasing staff allocation for Human Resources from 2.0 to 3.0 FTE, by adding a full time Human Resources Assistant; and, 2. That this additional position be funded through the tax stabilization reserve for 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-004-2026 (Municipal Election 2026 - Restricted Acts "Lame February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 9 of 10 Duck") dated February 23, 2026; and, 1. If Council is in a restricted position (Lame Duck) after Nomination Day (August 21, 2026) and/or Election Day (October 26, 2026) to the commencement of the new term of council, pursuant to section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to take action, where necessary, on certain restrictions listed in Section 275(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as follows: a. the appointment or removal from office of any officer of the municipality; b. the hiring or dismissal of any employee of the municipality; c. the disposition of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal; d. making any expenditures or incurring any other liability which exceeds $50,000 (that have not already received budget approval); and, 2. That Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to report on any actions taken under the restrictions listed in 275(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, between Nomination Day and the commencement of the Council term; and, 3. That this delegation be finalized through a by-law to Council, with the delegation expiring on December 7, 2026.
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-005-2026 (After-hours Canine Control Services Agreement) dated February 23, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve entering into an after-hours Canine Control Agreement with Ontario Animal Control, effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with an automatic renewal for an additional 3 years, at the annual rates provided for in the Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-14, being a being a by-law to delegate certain duties and acts during restricted periods after nomination day or the election of a new Council, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-15, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 23, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Broderick