The Clearview Record

Council Meeting

May 11, 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 McArthuron this item

What was decided (38 motions)

38 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: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Topic(s) for Discussion: Deviation road court decision (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them. Topic(s) for Discussion: Development Agreement - Township Responsibilities
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated May 11, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the April 27, 2026, Council Meeting and the April 29, 2026, Special Council Meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the deviation road court decision.
Moved by Councillor Broderick
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-006-2026 (Stayner (Zancor Subdivision) Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout) dated May 11, 2026; and, That Council award the tender for the Stayner (Zancor Subdivision) Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout to Vasq Ltd. in the amount of $211,073.12 (excluding HST)
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
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 the May 25, 2026, meeting, to amend Encroachment By-law 25-40 to reflect the supported changes; and, That Council directs staff to amend the Fees and Charges By-law to add a one-time fee of $50.00 for a boulevard garden permit.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-009-2026 (Rubber Tired Backhoe Purchase) dated May 11, 2026; and, That Council approve the purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 420XE Backhoe from Caterpillar (CAT), in the amount of $238,619.51 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-010-2026 (Motor Grader Purchase) dated May 11, 2026; and, That Council approve the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 772 Motor Grader from John Deere, in the amount of $672,618.49 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-011-2026 (Sidewalk Utility Tractor Purchase) dated May 11, 2026; and, That Council approve the purchase of a Trackless MT7 Utility Tractor from Joe Johnson Equipment, in the amount of $210,950 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Walker
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-017-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Aarden)) dated May 11, 2026; and, That a Zoning By-law, generally consistent with the draft amendment found in Appendix ‘F’ for the lands municipally known as 5455 Concession 9 Sunnidale, be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the May 25, 2026, meeting.
Moved by Councillor Beelen, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-013-2026 (Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law Draft Version) dated May 11, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-21, being a being a by-law to establish a Municipally Significant Event Policy be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-law 26-30, being a being a by-law to authorize entering into a Lease Agreement with Skydive Wasaga Beach Incorporated for use of a portion of land located at 1585 Klondike Park Road be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-Law 26-33, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 11, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Broderick
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: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 2 of 13 necessary for that purpose. Topic(s) for Discussion: Deviation road court decision (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them. Topic(s) for Discussion: Development Agreement - Township Responsibilities
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated May 11, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the April 27, 2026, Council Meeting and the April 29, 2026, Special Council Meeting, as presented. May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 4 of 13
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the deviation road court decision.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-006-2026 (Stayner (Zancor Subdivision) Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council award the tender for the Stayner (Zancor Subdivision) Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout to Vasq Ltd. in the amount of $211,073.12 (excluding HST)
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
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-law at the May 25, 2026, meeting, to amend Encroachment By-law 25-40 to reflect the supported changes; and, 3. That Council directs staff to amend the Fees and Charges By-law to May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 7 of 13 add a one-time fee of $50.00 for a boulevard garden permit.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-009-2026 (Rubber Tired Backhoe Purchase) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 420XE Backhoe from Caterpillar (CAT), in the amount of $238,619.51 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-010-2026 (Motor Grader Purchase) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 772 Motor Grader from John Deere, in the amount of $672,618.49 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PW-011-2026 (Sidewalk Utility Tractor Purchase) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the purchase of a Trackless MT7 Utility Tractor from Joe Johnson Equipment, in the amount of $210,950 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-012-2026 (Creemore Arena Ice Resurfacer RFQ Results) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the quotation submitted by Zamboni Company Limited in the amount of $170,925.00 plus HST for the Zamboni 450 Lithium-ion battery operated ice resurfacer for the Creemore Arena; and, 2. That any overages above the budgeted amount for the ice resurfacer be funded through the Arena Equipment Replacement Reserve; and, 3. That the former (2011) Stayner spare unit be sold off as excess May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 9 of 13 equipment, and the existing Creemore Olympia (2016) be stored as a spare unit for the Clearview Parks & Recreation Department.
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Beelen
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-017-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Aarden)) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That a Zoning By-law, generally consistent with the draft amendment found in Appendix ‘F’ for the lands municipally known as 5455 Concession 9 Sunnidale, be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the May 25, 2026, meeting.
Moved by Councillor Beelen, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-013-2026 (Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By- law Draft Version) dated May 11, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # CAO-008-2026 (Gowan Park Bleachers Lease and Trust Agreements) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve entering into a Lease and Trust Agreements with Mountain Ridge Custom Homes Inc. for the construction of bleachers at Gowan Park (31 Edward Street East) as set outlined in Appendix A and B to this report; and, 2. That Council authorizes staff and legal counsel to make minor amendments to the agreement, prior to execution; and, 3. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreements on behalf of the municipality. May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 11 of 13
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-21, being a being a by-law to establish a Municipally Significant Event Policy be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-30, being a being a by-law to authorize entering into a Lease Agreement with Skydive Wasaga Beach Incorporated for use of a portion of land located at 1585 Klondike Park Road be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 12 of 13 Whereas the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act passed in 1996, requires that every public employer make available for inspection by the public without charge, a written record of the amount of salary and benefits paid in the previous year by the employer to or in respect of an employee to whom the employer paid at least $100,000 as a salary; and, Whereas this $100,000 salary threshold has not been updated since 1996, to reflect inflation; and, Whereas with consumer price index (CPI) adjustments, $100,000 is equivalent to just over $180,000 today; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview request that the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act be amended to reflect the impact of inflation on the $100,000 salary threshold for reporting, by either adding wording to reflect annual adjustments related to the consumer price index (CPI) or providing an adjusted salary of $200,000; and, That this resolution be sent to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier; Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson; the Association of Municipalities and all Ontario Municipalities.
Moved by Councillor McArthur, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-33, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 11, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dineen, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m. May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 13 of 13
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried

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