The Bradford West Gwillimbury Record

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

April 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): James Leduc, Jonathan Scott, Ben Verkaik

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 (4 motions)

4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Committee Agenda dated April 22, 2026 be adopted as amended to remove item 8.1, Urban Off-Leash Dog Park.
Moved by Nadia Sinclair, seconded by Ben Verkaik
Carried
That the minutes of the February 25, 2026 meeting be adopted as printed.
Moved by Domenic Filippone, seconded by Jody Mott
Carried
That the Committee recommend Council direct staff to prepare a policy framework and/or bylaw for private tree protection modelled after the City of Barrie including the following:  protection for wood lots greater than 1/2 acre  replacement and/or cash in lieu for any trees removed for new developments  a voluntary heritage tree program  an ongoing educational component on the vital importance of urban tree canopies
Moved by Ben Verkaik, seconded by Domenic Filippone
Carried
That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by Domenic Filippone, seconded by Nadia Sinclair
Carried

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