Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (28 motions)
27 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Closed Session Agenda dated May 20, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: 1. Litigation Matter - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal 2. Litigation Matter - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal, Development Charge By-law 3. Identifiable Individuals - Civic Awards Nominations
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That Council approve the recipients of the 2025 Civic Awards; and That the names remain confidential until the recipients are notified; and That Council nominate the recipients of the Civic Awards to provincial award programs as appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated May 20, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-27 to COW-2025-28 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated May 6, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council dated April 29, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Report ENF-2025-3 titled "Noise Exemption Application – 87 Webb Street" be received for information; and That the request for exemption from section 5.1 (i) of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Noise Control By-law 2008-083, as amended, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June 16, 2025, June 17, 2025 and June 20, 2025 for the private event at 87 Webb Street be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Report ENF-2025-2 titled "Noise Exemption Application – 45 Ridgeview Court" be received for information; and That the request for exemption from section 5.1 (i) of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Noise Control By-law 2008-083, as amended, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June 14, 2025 for the private event at 45 Ridgeview Court be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That Report ENF-2025-4 titled "Noise Exemption Application – 105 Colborne Street" be received for information; and That the request for exemption from section 5.1 (i) of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Noise Control By-law 2008-083, as amended, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025 for the public event at 105 Colborne Street be approved; and That Council approve the request to refund the $125.00 Noise Exemption Application Fee to the applicant.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That report CAP-2025-3 titled "Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Reserve Capacity, December 2024" be received for information; That Council receive the available unallocated water and wastewater reserve capacities of 1,752.00 and 892.27 Equivalent Units, respectively, as of December 2024; and That staff report back to Council annually on the status of the water supply and wastewater treatment reserve capacities, and the projects proposed by the ongoing water and wastewater master plan.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report FC 2025 3 titled "Boiler Replacement – Bradford Public Library" be received for information; and That Council authorize up to $200,000 for the unbudgeted purchase and installation of two new Camus boilers to replace the existing boilers at the Bradford Public Library to be funded from the Town’s Capital Replacement Reserve; and That staff be directed further to prepare a staff report to clarify the possible use of the Library Reserve as a funding source; and That staff be directed to prepare a tenancy agreement with the Library setting out the maintenance costs of the building in collaboration with the Library Board.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report REC-2025-5 titled "Public Square Event Permit Request" be received for information; and That Council approve in principle the proposed event known as the “Fuerza Latina – Bradford Latin Festival Event”; and That Council declare the event of municipal significance so that the event organizer can begin the special occasion permit process; and That Council approve an exemption from section 5.1 (i) of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Noise Control By-law 2008-083, as amended, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on August 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Report PLN-2025-25 be received for information; and That respective By-laws be enacted to designate 3778 County Road 88, 1641 County Road 27, 4029 Line 6, 3423 County Road 88 and 4381 Line 10 under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.O.S., 1990 c.18, as all properties are of cultural heritage, value and interest.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That Report SW-2025-1, dated April 28, 2025, titled “Fraser Creek Watercourse / Municipal Drain” be received; and That the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council endorse a Transportation Services (Road Authority) request to proceed with petitioning for a municipal drain under S.4 Petition Drains; and That upon the successful petitioning for a municipal drain under S.4 Petition Drains, an engineer be appointed to examine and prepare a Preliminary Report (S.10) to determine the merits of having Fraser Creek incorporated as a Municipal Drain under the Ontario Drainage Act.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That Report PLN-2025-29, titled "Recommendation Report - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 1800283 and 505845 Ontario Ltd. for 54 - 64 Holland Street West (File No. D14-22-11)" be received; That all written submissions received in regards to the application and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on February 28, 2023 relating to the application have been taken into consideration and final decision related to the approval of the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, and that pursuant to the Planning Act, the following statement shall be included in the notice of decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as considered in Report PLN-2025-29.” That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notification is required; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-22-11, for lands municipally addressed as 54-64 Holland Street West be approved with modifications as recommended in Report No. PLN-2025-29.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report ENG-2025-6 “Request for Assumption – Braidwood Homes (Bradford) Inc.” be received for information; and That the recommendation for Final Assumption of the works within Plan 51M- 1166 be approved; and That the necessary by-law be prepared and presented to Council at the earliest opportunity; and That upon written confirmation from the Manager, Development Engineering that the Treasurer reduce the required securities.
Moved by Mayor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report ENG-2025-3 Final Assumption FNB Development Inc. Phase 4, PLAN 51M-1165 be received for information; and That the recommendation for Final Assumption of the works within Plan 51M- 1165 be approved, with the exception of Lot 69; and That the necessary by-law be prepared and presented to Council at the earliest opportunity; and That upon written confirmation from the Manager, Development Engineering that the Treasurer reduce the required securities.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Report ENG-2025-4, titled "Final Assumption Sandstorm Development Inc. Phase 7C, PLAN 51M-1175" be received for information; and That the recommendation for Final Assumption of the works within Plan 51M- 1175 be approved; and That the necessary by-law be prepared and presented to Council at the earliest opportunity; and That upon written confirmation from the Manager, Development Engineering that the Treasurer reduce the required securities.
Moved by Mayor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Report ENG-2025-5 titled "Final Assumption Lormel Developments, Phase 2A, PLAN 51M-1087" be received for information; and That the recommendation for Final Assumption of the works within Plan 51M- 1087 be approved; and That the necessary by-law be prepared and presented to Council at the earliest opportunity; and That upon written confirmation from the Manager, Development Engineering that the Treasurer reduce the required securities.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Harper
Carried
That Report PLN-2025-6 titled “Information Report – Prospective Town- Initiated Holding (H2) Provision Removal" be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 8:59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, items 17.1 to 17.2 inclusive, be received and approved, save and except 17.1(2) and 17.1(3).
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee express its support for the Bradford Latino Festival and the event application for August 9, 2025; and That Council be requested to consider waiving the public square rental fee associated with the event.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Defeated
That the matter be referred back to staff and that design options be brought back to Council for a final decision.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That By-law 2025-53 be passed.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That By-law 2025-54, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated May 20, 2025 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Harper